We have some changes and addi- tions to the CJMEA board. First, I’d like to welcome our new High School Choir Chairperson, Julianna LoBi- ondo. Julianna is the choir director at Hillsborough High School and is ex- cited to begin her work on the Board. I’d like to thank Hillary Colton for her many years of service on the CJMEA board, both as a past-president and as HS Choir Chairperson. Our Intermediate Band Divi-
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summer and feel invigorated to start fresh. September always brings change and challenges for us as we begin to navigate our new year. In my 17th year of teaching, I still get those first day jitters and feelings of apprehension. This year, I also have the opportunity to begin my tenure as CJMEA Presi- dent. I’m grateful for the trust you’ve placed in me and look forward to con- tinuing our tradition of excellence in Region II. I’d like to thank our Past-Presi-
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dent, Adam Warshafsky, for all he has done over the past two years. Adam started our Professional Development Grant Program as well as our Senior Scholarship Program. Information regarding both of those programs is available on the CJMEA website. I’d also like to welcome and congratulate our President-Elect, Wayne Mallette. Wayne brings a great deal of experi- ence to our Board and I look forward to working with him.
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elcome back to anoth- er school year! I hope you had a relaxing
sion has a new co-chairperson, Sandy Olson. Sandy is the band director at Crossroads North Middle School and has graciously filled the vacancy left by Seth Davis’ move out of state. I’d like to thank Seth for his years of service on the CJMEA board and wish him all the best in his new endeavors. We also have a new Intermediate Choir co-chairperson, Rebekah Ham- ilton. Rebekah is the choir director at Thomas Jefferson Middle School and has some great new ideas for our el- ementary and middle school choir di- vision. Penny Martin, our Intermediate
Orchestra Chairperson, resigned effec- tive June 2017. Penny has done great work for the Region serving as a chair- person and conductor. Unfortunately, we have not found a replacement for her. The CJMEA Board is looking for a teacher who is willing to serve in this capacity. It’s important that the new chairperson has been active as a send- ing teacher during the past few school years. If we don’t find a qualified chair- person soon, our Intermediate Or- chestra events will be in danger of not running during the 2017-2018 school year. We understand that everyone is extremely busy with his or her own orchestra programs, but we’re hopeful that the right person will step up to fill this vacancy on our Board soon.
Please remember to check the
CJMEA website at
www.cjmea.org fre- quently. We post information regard- ing concerts, audition requirements, application deadlines, and other im- portant information as soon as it be- comes available. Also, please feel free to reach out to me or any other Board member if you have any questions or concerns. The contact information for every Board member is also available on the website. We are here to pro- mote a spirit of cooperation and fel- lowship among the music educators of this region and are always happy to hear from you. I look forward to seeing and meet-
ing you at our auditions and concerts throughout the year. David Westawski CJMEA President
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the entire NJSMA Executive Board, I am excited to welcome everyone to another exciting school year. It is with great optimism and enthusiasm that I begin my 2 years as President. In that same sentiment, I would also like to take a moment to thank now Past President, Russ Batsch, for his service to our organization and welcome Pres- ident-Elect, Anna D’Achille. Please take a few moments to read over all the exciting happenings from our divi- sions around the region! Regards,
G Joseph Spina, President NJSMA
reetings to my colleagues in Region I and around the state! On behalf of
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