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2015 IN SERVICE CONFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
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IN SERVICE CONFERENCE
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PLANNING COMMITTEE FRANK FOLDS
DR. CAROL BENTON
DR. JOHN ODOM
KAREN LEAMON
PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT-ELECT
COLLEGE DIVISION CHAIR
ELEMENTARY DIVISION CHAIR
DR. KERRY BRYANT
NICOLE THOMPSON
VICE-PRESIDENT OF ALL STATE EVENTS
ORCHESTRA DIVISION CHAIR
CARL RIEKE
DONNA DASHER
VICE-PRESIDENT OF PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS
DR. BERNADETTE SCRUGGS PAST PRESIDENT’S COUNCIL REPRESENTITIVE
CECIL WILDER GMEA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
NEIL RUBY
BAND DIVISION CHAIR
JEFF FUNDERBURK CHORAL DIVISION CHAIR
PIANO DIVISION CHAIR
DR. LUTHER ENLOE GUITAR CHAIR
DR. JOHN WAYMAN RESEARCH CHAIR
PAT GALLAGHER TECHNOLOGY CHAIR
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE 3
THURSDAY : JANUARY 29 FRIDAY : JANUARY 30
9AM - 5:30PM 8:30AM - 5:30PM
THURSDAY : JANUARY 29 FRIDAY : JANUARY 30 SATURDAY : JANUARY 31
2PM - 5:30PM 8:30AM - 5:30PM 8:30AM - 11:30AM
ALL COLLEGE & ALL STATE ALL COLLEGE CHORUS WEDNESDAY - JANUARY 28 REGISTRATION : 5:30PM - 6:30PM REHEARSAL : 6:30AM - 9:30PM
FRIDAY - JANUARY 30
DRESS REHEARSAL : 9AM - TBA REHEARSAL : 1:45PM - 4:30PM CONCERT : 9:15PM - 9:45PM
THURSDAY - JANUARY 29 REHEARSAL : 9AM - 12PM REHEARSAL : 7:30PM - 9:30PM
ALL STATE READING CHORUS THURSDAY - JANUARY 29 REGISTRATION : 12PM - 12:45PM REHEARSAL : 1PM - 4PM REHEARSAL : 7PM - 9PM
SATURDAY - JANUARY 31
DRESS REHEARSAL : 9:45AM - 10:45AM WARM-UP : 11AM - 11:15AM CONCERT : 11:15AM - 12:15PM
FRIDAY - JANUARY 30 REHEARSAL : 9AM - 11:30AM REHEARSAL : 2PM - 4PM REHEARSAL : 7PM - 9PM
ALL STATE JAZZ ENSEMBLE THURSDAY - JANUARY 29
REGISTRATION : 12:30PM - 1:30PM REHEARSAL : 1:30PM - 4PM REHEARSAL : 6PM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY - JANUARY 30
REHEARSAL : 9AM - 12:00PM REHEARSAL : 2PM - 4:30PM REHEARSAL : 7:30PM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY - JANUARY 31 SOUND CHECK : 10:15AM - 11AM CONCERT : 11:15AM - 11:45PM
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TRADE CENTER MAP
JANUARY 29
10:30AM
BALLROOM ABC
THE GENERAL SESSION
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
DR. MARIBETH YODER-WHITE SOUTHERN DIVISION PRESIDENT
FEATURED PERFORMERS
BACK IN TIME
Save the Last Dance for Me.................................................................The Drifters/Michael Bublé (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher...................................................Jackie Wilson Long Train Runnin’.................................................................................................The Doobie Brothers Georgia on My Mind..............................................................................................Hoagy Carmichael Footloose.............................................................................................................................Kenny Loggins Elvis Medley.............................................................................................................................Elvis Presley Heartbreak Hotel, Hound Dog, All Shook Up, Jailhouse Rock
Celebration Medley..................Kool & the Gang, Three Dog Night, Sly & the Family Stone Celebration, Celebrate, Dance to the Music
With This Ring...........................................................................................................................The Platters Don’t Let the Green Grass Fool You............................................................................Wilson Pickett Jump, Jive and Wail........................................................Louis Prima/The Brian Setzer Orchestra Vehicle..........................................................................................................................The Ides of March Born to Boogie...............................................................................................................Hank Williams, Jr. Back in Time........................................................................................................Huey Lewis & the News
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LOBBY PERFORMANCE PROVIDED BY MORGAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL DIRECTOR: JEFFREY ROWSER
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SESSION INFORMATION
SESSIONS 10
Treble In the Bassment LOBBY PERFORMANCE Director: Scott King
THURSDAY
1:30-2:30PM
BALLROOM ABC
Southwest Chamber Choir LOBBY PERFORMANCE Director: Levita Carter 1ST FLOOR ATRIUM
BAND
Whitewater Middle School Symphonic Band
BALLROOM ABC
Director: Bill Melton Presider: Neil Ruby - Central High School Host: David Trumble - Central Middle School
CHORAL
Choral Public Domain Library - A User’s Guide
OGLETHORPE THEATER
Clinicians: Jeffrey Bauman - Young Harris College Presider: Karen Calloway - Young Harris College Host: Hanna Beth Potter - McIntosh High School Helpful tips to stretch your choral budget, expand your music library, and introduce your students to great choral literature.
COLLEGE
The Promises and Perils of Evaluation: How are We Preparing Pre-Service Music Teachers?
PULASKI BOARD ROOM
ELEMENTARY ROOMS 200-202
Clinician: Dr. Susan Wharton Conkling - Boston University Value-added measures have been incorporated not only into school district teacher evaluations, but also into pre-service teacher education in the form of the edTPA . How valid are such measures? Do they prepare novice teachers for the profession?
Music and Math: Making Meaningful Connections Clinicians: Dr. Maribeth Yoder-White - ArtsNow Emily Threlkeld - Garden Lakes Elementary School Presider: Darlene Guida - GMEA Member Host: Janet Johnson - Pointe South Elementary School
Experience strategies and materials designed to authentically integrate music and math to address CCGPS and GPS. Session will include hands-on activities and consideration of the role of the music specialist in facilitating arts integration.
ELEMENTARY ROOMS 203-205
Sing! Sing! Sing!
Clinician: Dr. Artie Almeida - Bear Lake Elementary School Presider: Jenny Chambless - Norton Elementary School Host: Beth Warzon - Alcova Elementary School Explore lessons and games which will have your children singing joyfully, while addressing pitch, audiation, form, melodic direction and intervals. Take a Little Melody Walk, visit the jungle, use Beat Buddies, Singing Scarves and more!
1.29.2015
SPONSOR: WEST MUSIC COMPANY
GUITAR
Teach Guitar! Everything You Need to Know But Were Afraid to Ask
ROOM 102
Clinician: Glen McCarthy - George Mason University Presider: Dr. Luther Enloe - Georgia State University Host: Rob Pethel - Sutton Middle School Guitar class can help school music programs reach students not currently enrolled in a music class. Strategies for starting a guitar class will be presented. Guitar class is the vehicle for improvising, composing and learning how to read music.
ORCHESTRA
Orchestra Reading Session
ROOMS 105-106
Clinician: James Landreau - North Springs High School Presider: Carolyn Landreau - Centennial High School Host: Grace Parsons - Mount Pisgah Christian School
PIANO
Benjamin Lees’ Musical Reflection On Mirrors (1992-2003) for Piano Solo
ROOM 100
Clinician: Dr. Soohyun Yun, NCTM - Kennesaw State University Presider: Dr. Tom Pearsall, NCTM - Georgia Southern University Host: Suzanne Woodrum - GMEA Member This presentation will provide a detailed discussion of Mirrors by an American composer, Benjamin Lees through his usage of tempo, expressive markings, form, meter, motives and dynamics. Selected movements will be performed.
SESSIONS RESEARCH
TECHNOLOGY GWINNETT BOARD ROOM
Easing Your Workflow: Technology Tips
SPONSOR: THE FJH MUSIC COMPANY INC.
TECHNOLOGY
Developing A Successful Band, Chorus and Orchestra Program with Technology
Clinicians: Jody Underwood - Romeo Music Christopher Ferrell - Cobb County Schools Presider: Pat Gallagher - West Forsyth High School Technology has become a prominent part of successful band programs. From portable loudspeakers for voice and MET to handheld recorders for instant-playback of student performances, a winning program begins here. Join us for a hands-on look at the latest technology.
1:30-2:30PM
GREENE BOARD ROOM
THURSDAY
Clinician: Dr. Gail Barnes - University of South Carolina Presider: Pat Gallagher - West Forsyth High School Rapidly changing technology can be an asset to the busy music teacher if she/he has time to incorporate into the daily routine. We will also discuss the potential for social media in forming communities for teacher interaction and development.
1.29.2015
Clinicians: Dr. Roy Legette and Dr. Johanna Royo - University of Georgia Presider: Dr. John Wayman - Young Harris College Host: Patrick Young - Young Harris College How important is peer feedback in the music classroom? This session will examine the nature of peer feedback among university pre-service music teachers and the role it plays in student motivation and self-efficacy.
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Peer Feedback and Its Influence on Student Motivation and Self-Efficacy
SPONSOR: ROMEO MUSIC
The Enotah Brass LOBBY PERFORMANCE Director: Mary Land 1ST FLOOR ATRIUM
BAND
I’ve Got Rhythm (How To Teach Sight Reading)
Clinicians: Dr. James Skipper - Retired GMEA Member Kenneth F. Beard - Woodward Academy Presider: Jason Atha - Parkview High School Host: Nick Golding - Jackson County Comprehensive High School Success in teaching students to sight read depends on having a consistent system of counting. This session will teach the “down-up” system of counting and the use of the foot pat in counting rhythm. Student success in sight reading is the goal.
OGLETHORPE THEATER
ROOM 102
Clinician: Shelley Sanderson - The University of Florida Presider: George Evans - Pinckneyville Middle School Host: Todd Lopez - Eagle’s Landing Middle School Are you in charge of your school’s musical? Come and discuss how to incorporate music education standards and choral singing technique into each rehearsal, as well as discussions on musical selection, collaboration, and maximizing rehearsal time.
Teaching Voice to Instrumentalist One of These is Not Like the Other or so I Thought
Clinician: Dr. John B. Wayman - Young Harris College Wayman shares the four step process he takes in vocal methods for instrumentalist. The philosophy behind this course supports creation of a comfortable learning environment, reflection of vocal and instrumental solo development, and peer teaching.
2:45-3:45PM
COLLEGE
Give’em the Old Razzle Dazzle: Making a Successful Transition from Choir Director to Music Theatre Director
THURSDAY
CHORAL
1.29.2015
ROOMS 103-104
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JANUARY 29
2PM
EXHIBIT HALL GRAND OPENING MUSIC PROVIDED BY HORIZON SAXOPHONE QUARTET
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SESSIONS ELEMENTARY 14
ROOMS 200-202
ELEMENTARY
1.29.2015
THURSDAY
2:45-3:45PM
ROOMS 203-205
Quality Music Instruction for the Difficult to Engage Student/Teaching in the Real World
Clinicians: Myra Wheat - Fulton County Schools Toni Jove - Harriet Tubman Elementary School Presider: Sarah Grant - Pine Grove Elementary School Host: Sarah Higgins - Putnam County Elementary School Constructing meaningful lesson plans for upper elementary students from disadvantaged communities can be difficult. Our session will provide lesson plans that include quality music literature and classroom management techniques for this age.
Sing! Sing! Sing! (Repeat)
Clinicians: Dr. Artie Almeida - Bear Lake Elementary School Presider: Hayley G. Atha - Benton Elementary School Host: Laura Fisher - Huie Elementary School Explore lessons and games which will have your children singing joyfully, while addressing pitch, audiation, form, melodic direction and intervals. Take a Little Melody Walk, visit the jungle, use Beat Buddies, Singing Scarves and more! SPONSOR: WEST MUSIC COMPANY
GUITAR
Teaching Contemporary Music: A Little Kids Rock Perspective
GREENE BOARD ROOM
Clinicians: Erik Herndon - Centennial Place Academy Presider: Glen McCarthy - George Mason University Host: Dr. Luther Enloe - Georgia State University Contemporary and popular music can be very rewarding to teach; differentiation, assigning parts, the use of pop instruments and voices, arrangements and performance will be covered. Please bring your instrument!
ORCHESTRA
Use the Force!: Utilizing Gravity to Improve Clarity in Conducting
ROOMS 105-106
Clinician: Dr. Nathan Lambert - Berry College Presider: Stephen Lawrence - North Atlanta High School Host: Evelyn Champion - Sprayberry High School Discover how using (rather than fighting) gravity clarifies one’s gestures. Conducting beat patterns, articulations, dynamics, accelerandi, and ritradandi will be addressed. This interactive session is applicable to any conductor of any ensemble. SPONSOR: BERRY COLLEGE
PIANO
Teaching Generation Z
ROOM 100
Clinician: Dr. Peter Jutras - University of Georgia Presider: Dr. Joanna Kim-Doyle, NCTM - University of North Georgia Host: Ruth Harris - GMEA Member Your current pre-college students belong to Generation Z. How can we reach and inspire this post-Millennial generation? We will explore the latest research on Generation Z’s unique characteristics and discuss practical teaching tips and strategies.
RESEARCH
Assessment of Professional Dispositions
JASPER BOARD ROOM
Clinician: Lynn A. Corbin - Valdosta State University Presider: Shane Robertson - Edwards Elementary School Host: Emily Roberts - Young Harris College This study investigated how universities assess professional dispositions for pre-service music educators.
TECHNOLOGY
Getting the Most Out of Your Finale
GWINNETT BOARD ROOM
Clinician: Dr. Glenn Pohland - MakeMusic, Inc. Presider: Pat Gallagher - West Forsyth High School This is the single most popular Finale clinic, designed to assist users in understanding faster, easier ways to use Finale. This clinic is a “Must See” for anyone using Finale. SPONSOR: MAKEMUSIC, INC.
TECHNOLOGY PULASKI BOARD ROOM
GarageBand Projects for the Elementary Music Classroom
Clinician: Kevin Lane - Woodstation Elementary School Presider: Pat Gallagher - West Forsyth High School GarageBand for iOS is a powerful app that can turn your classroom into a Project Based Learning studio where you can showcase what your students have learned.
SESSIONS 8th Position LOBBY PERFORMANCE Trombone Quartet
BALLROOM ABC
1ST FLOOR ATRIUM
Director: Kathryn Bane
Director: Scott King
Clinician: Alfred L. Watkins - Cobb Wind Symphony Presider: James Thompson - South Forsyth High School Host: Michael Oubre - Pickens High School This clinic provides the band director with the main elements necessary to develop a comprehensive school band program. Topics included are: building student leadership, recruitment and retention, concert band, chamber ensembles and marching band.
CHORAL
Conducting Master Class
OGLETHORPE THEATER
Clinician: Dr. Amanda Quist - Westminster College Presider: Stephen Mulder - Griffin Choral Arts Host: J. Mike Collins - Liberty County High School Join us for a hands-on conducting master class designed for all levels. Participants will conduct the Collegiate Honor Choir while exploring practical skills designed to heighten expression and ultimately the connection between gesture and sound.
CNAfME
Every Breath You Take, Every Move You Make
ROOMS 105-106
Clinicians: JD Burnett and Jaclyn Hartenberg - University of Georgia Presider: Evelyn Champion - Sprayberry High School Hosts: Rachel Bettis - Young Harris College Damarys Wichowski - Reinhardt University Pre-selected volunteers will conduct the attendees and be coached by the presenters on how to engender breath flow, and the implications of this on issues of pulse, phrase, color, line, and intention.
COLLEGE
21st Century Skills in Music Teacher Education: A Panel and Audience Discussion
PULASKI BOARD ROOM
ROOMS 200-202
Sing in Harmony! What’s New for 2-Part Choirs
Clinician: Andy Beck - Alfred Music Presider: Justin Stowe - Calhoun County Elementary School Host: Jim Adams - Button Gwinnett Elementary School Don’t miss this “Sing and Learn” session with Andy Beck. See what’s new for 2-part treble choirs. Learn about the composers, effective vocal tips, easy movement ideas, and more! SPONSOR: ALFRED MUSIC
ELEMENTARY
Great Expectations
ROOMS 203-205
Clinician: Debbie O’Shea - Crescendo Music Education Presider: Leslie Rider - Oak Grove Elementary School Host: Dr. Francis Leach - William M. Finch Elementary School “You get what you expect” is this presenter’s favourite line. It applies to behaviour, environment and musicianship. O’Shea will provide some practical hints, activities, and repertoire ideas to help you get what you expect in your music room.
GENERAL
Aligning the Georgia Performance Standards with the New National Core Music Standards
ROOM 101
Clinicians: Dr. Edward P. Asmus, Daniel J. Bermel & Jared Register - University of Georgia This informative session will explain how the new National Core Standards in Music Education align to the existing Georgia Performance Standards.
4:00-5:00PM
ELEMENTARY
Panel: Dr. Brian Wesolowski, Dr. Roy Legette, Dr. Skip Taylor, and Dr. Johanna Royo The focus of this session will be the ever-changing music education landscape. Come and share your ideas about how undergraduate and graduate music teacher preparation programs can better prepare music teachers for the demands of the 21st Century.
THURSDAY
Building Blocks to Developing the Comprehensive Band Program
ROOMS 103-104
1.29.2015
BAND
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The Museum School LOBBY PERFORMANCE String Trio
SESSIONS Find Your Inner Rock Star
ROOM 102
Clinician: Glen McCarthy - George Mason University Presider: Erik Herndon - Centennial Place Academy Host: Dr. Luther Enloe - Georgia State University What’s a power chord? Find out how easy it will be for you and your class to play contemporary literature. Improvisation and guitar-centric techniques will be also be introduced and applied in a class jam session.
ORCHESTRA
Dodgen Middle School Chamber Orchestra
BALLROOM ABC
Director: Ashley Culley Presider: Perry Holbrook - Walton High School Hosts: Eric Gray - Pope High School Sara Grimes - Walton High School
PIANO
ROOM 100
Baroque Music On a Modern Instrument: 24 Preludes from Bach’s The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book I
RESEARCH
Affective Response and Preference - Does it Transfer
ROOMS 103-104
Clinician: Dr. Rebecca Johnston Presider: Dr. John Wayman - Young Harris College Host: Allison Arnold - Young Harris College
TECHNOLOGY
Scanning Sheet Music with Finale
1.29.2015
THURSDAY
4:00-5:00PM
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GUITAR
GWINNETT BOARD ROOM
Clinician: Dr. Zheng Jennifer Huang - Darton State College Presider: Dr. Soohyun Yun, NCTM - Kennesaw State University Host: Lois Finlay - GMEA Member The WTC keyboard teaching method of Bach was unusual in the very wide range of techniques and modes of expression, especially the preludes from book I. Analysis of these pieces with a baroque style on the modern piano will be useful.
Clinician: Dr. Glenn Pohland - MakeMusic, Inc. Presider: Pat Gallagher - West Forsyth High School This in-depth clinic gives essential tips for the successful scanning of sheet music into notation programs in general, and Finale in particular. SPONSOR: MAKEMUSIC, INC.
TECHNOLOGY PULASKI BOARD ROOM
iPad Ensemble
Clinician: Patrick Wright - High Meadows School Presider: Pat Gallagher - West Forsyth High School Learn how to incorporate iPads into the music curriculum by creating an iPad Ensemble. Session will include how to set-up the ensemble, useful apps, and how to go about creating a performance with iPads. A demonstration group will perform.
SESSIONS Tri-Cities High School LOBBY PERFORMANCE Chorale Director: Lori Ann Chrisitan
Clinician: Jean Martin-Williams - University of Georgia Presider: Kelly Bryant - Reinhardt University Host: Kerry Bryant - Adairsville High School A horn (aka “French Horn”) section that plays with beautiful tone and good intonation is an asset to any band. This session will address ten areas that will bring immediate improvement. Session will include student performers.
BAND
Instilling Musicianship within the Beginning Band Class
ROOMS 105-106
Clinician: Jaclyn Hartenberger - University of Georgia Presider: Tracy Wright - Ringgold Middle School Host: Aaron Garland - East Jackson Middle School This session provides teachers with innovative exercises and drills that enhance students’ abilities to sight read and make beginning band the “Fun Place To Be!” Special attention will be given to “What Works” and “Why It Works”.
CHORAL
Later 20th Century Music for Today’s Choral Classroom
ROOMS 200-202
Clinicians: Charles Claiborne - Retired GMEA Member Presider: Sarah Harbin - Gilmer High School Host: Kristen Donadlson - George Walton Academy This reading session will present usable, accessible music written in the 1960’s, 1970’s, 1980’s, and 1990’s.
CNAfME
Finally, It’s Here! Making the Most Out of Your Student Teaching Experience
ROOM 101
ROOMS 203-205
Interactive Rhythm Creating Connections in the Classroom
Clinician: Dave Holland - Interactive Rhythm Presider: Victoria Hammond - Goshen Elementary School Host: Marti Parker - Alexander II Magnet School Interactive rhythm games, songs & interactions presented in a hands-on environment. All activities are designed to bring more improvisation, timbre awareness, group interaction, intention and fun to the music making classroom!
GENERAL
WebQuests: A Differentiation Strategy for the Music Classroom
ROOM 102
Clinician: Jessica Lawson - Norton Park Elementary School We will demonstrate a pre-made differentiation tool called a WebQuest for general music and show you how to create your own! WebQuests are great for promoting early music research and meeting the unique needs of all your students.
PIANO
College Master Class
ROOM 100
Clinician: Dr. Kris Carlisle - Berry College Presider: Susan Naylor - Reinhardt University Host: Mary McKee - GMEA Member
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5:15-6:15PM
ELEMENTARY
Clinician: Susana M. Lalama - Converse College Presider: Stephen McCarthy - Creekview High School Hosts: Rachel Bettis - Young Harris College Shelby Trotta - Reinhardt University The student teaching experience is the culmination of the music education degree. This session will offer tips for student teachers as well as rookie teachers, for making the most out of the new teaching experience.
THURSDAY
Mystery Solved! 10 Steps to Stellar Horn Playing
ROOMS 103-104
1.29.2015
BAND
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1ST FLOOR ATRIUM
Southeast Bulloch High School Advanced Chorus
7:30PM 8:00PM
ROOMS 200-202
Director: Karen Graffius Presider: Melissa Grizzle - Vickery Creek MS Host: Iris D. Kelly - Ralph Bunche MS
ROOM 100
Liberty Middle School Eighth Grade Chorus
GUITAR
Presider: Neil Ruby - Central High School Host: Robin Christian - Ringgold High School
Director: Brent Whitaker Presider: Jeff Funderburk - DeKalb School of the Arts Host: Claritha Jacobs - Bainbridge HS
Director: Charles Tighe Presider: Judith Beale - Kennesaw State University Hosts: Courtnaye Wood - Brumby Elementary Jenny Chambless - Norton Elementary
Ford Elementary School Chorus, Tone-Chimes & Orff Ensemble
Director: Craig Hurley Presider: Judith Beale - Kennesaw State University Hosts: Courtnaye Wood - Brumby Elementary Jenny Chambless - Norton Elementary
7:30PM
Reinhardt University Wind Ensemble
Murdock Elementary School Minstrels
8:45PM
Director: Young Kim Presider: Sheldon Fisher - Alpharetta HS Host: Tim Aucoin - Northview HS
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST
Johns Creek High School Orchestra
ELEMENTARY
LOBBY: Horizon Saxophone Quartet
PIANO
North Gwinnett Middle School Eighth Grade Guitar Ensemble
Director: Caryn Volk Presider: Dr. Richard Knepp - Young Harris College Host: Dr. Luther Enole - Georgia State University
St. Pius X Catholic High School Advanced Guitar Ensemble
Director: Brion Kennedy Presider: Dr. Richard Knepp - Young Harris College Host: Dr. Luther Enole - Georgia State University
Sequoyah High School Singers Women
Director: Josh Markham Presider: Greg Hucks - Atlanta International School Host: Suzanne Grant - Northwestern MS
North Forsyth High School Chamber Singers
Director: Gene Seese Presider: Randy Herrin - Asst. Principal North Forsyth HS Host: Johnny Edwards - Stephenson MS
7:30PM
7:00PM 7:30PM 8:00PM 8:30PM 9:00PM 9:30PM
CHRIST CHURCH
7:30PM
8:45PM
BALLROOM ABC
BAND & ORCHESTRA CHORAL
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THURSDAY EVENING PERFORMANCES
Geoffrey Haydon “Gershwin and More”
Presider: Donna Dasher, NCTM - GMEA Member Host: Willene Foster - Middle Georgia College
Georgia Southern University Southern Chorale
Director: Dr. Shannon Jeffreys Presider: Dr. David Langley - Georgia Southern University
COMPOSITION COMPETITION JAN 29 - 7:30PM MORE DETAILS RECITAL ROOMS 203-205 ON PAGE 46
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FRIDAY
8:45-9:45AM
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SESSIONS Spectrum Winds LOBBY PERFORMANCE Director: Don Strand
Bella Canta SSA Choir LOBBY PERFORMANCE Director: Claritha Jacobs
BALLROOM ABC
1ST FLOOR ATRIUM
BAND
East Hall High School Wind Symphony
BALLROOM ABC
Director: J. Craig Cantrell Presider: Neil Ruby - Central High School Host: David Trumble - Central Middle School
CHORAL
To Theme or Not to Theme: Choral Concert Programming Guidelines
OGLETHORPE THEATER
Clinician: Dr. Jennifer Morgan Flory - Georgia College Presider: Chauntae Pittman - Alcovy High School Host: Alton West - Metter High School As conductors, we strive to create opportunities for our singers to have aesthetic experiences in rehearsals and performance. This session will assist conductors by providing practical guidelines for choosing repertoire and planning concerts.
COLLEGE
Cooperating Teachers as Music Teacher Educators
GWINNETT BOARD ROOM
Clinician: Dr. Susan Wharton Conkling - Boston University Cooperating teachers often are identified as the most significant influence on a student teacher, yet historically they have lacked authority to participate in decisions about teacher preparation. How can college faculty invite greater participation?
ELEMENTARY
Engaging the Older Student!
ROOMS 200-202
Clinicians: Chris Judah-Lauder - Good Shepherd Episcopal School Presider: Dr. Christopher Hendley - Albany State University Host: Anita Moody - Lincoln Elementary Magnet School Explore activities through a collaborative effort with emphasis on accountability, assessment and classroom management. Be ready to play drums, boomwhackersÂŽ and other pitched percussion. Grade 4-6th SPONSOR: PERIPOLE
ELEMENTARY ROOMS 203-205
Do Recorders & Technology Play Well in the Classroom? QK-5 Curriculum Overview
Clinician: Graham Hepburn - QuaverMusic.com Presider: Courtnaye Wood - Brumby Elementary School Host: Gina Royal - Ben Hill Primary School Explore lessons and games which will have your children singing joyfully, while addressing pitch, audiation, form, melodic direction and intervals. Take a Little Melody Walk, visit the jungle, use Beat Buddies, Singing Scarves and more! SPONSOR: QUAVERMUSIC.COM
GENERAL ROOM 102
Determining Music Teacher Effectiveness
Clinician: Dr. Edward P. Asmus - University of Georgia Teacher quality assessment has shifted to a model where the teacher is responsible for student growth. A lively interactive session will consider the major facets of this approach to help prepare music teachers for success in teacher evaluations. SPONSOR: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
GUITAR
GREENE BOARD ROOM
Teaching Suzuki Guitar in the Classroom
Clinician: Michael McCallie - Darton State College Presider: Dr. Luther Enloe - Georgia State University Host: Dr. Richard Knepp - Young Harris College In this session, Suzuki Certified instructor Michael McCallie will demonstrate ways in which the Suzuki Method can be applied to teaching group guitar classes at the Elementary and Middle School levels. Group instruction and performance are an integral part of the Suzuki Method: group class activities are used to improve students’: ensemble playing; sight-reading; technique; and memorization skills. By the end of this session, Elementary and Middle school instructors will have the necessary tools to incorporate the Suzuki Method into their classrooms, including three full lesson plans.
SESSIONS Clinicians: Dr. Bernadette Scruggs, Victoria Enloe, Andy Edwards, Kathryn Wyatt, Courtney Ondre, and Dean Feldman - Peachtree Ridge High School Peachtree Ridge High School performing arts teachers discuss innovative ideas they have incorporated within their department to keep their curriculum evolving and instruction fresh.
ORCHESTRA
Improving the Intonation of Your String Students Through Sight, Sound, and Touch
ROOMS 105-106
Clinician: Charles Laux - Kennesaw State University Presider: James Barket - Webb Bridge Middle School/Kennesaw State University Host: Aaron Yackley - Northwestern Middle School Pitch accuracy is one of the most critical ingredients to a quality string performance. This session will discuss causes of poor string instrument intonation and provide practical teaching strategies along with a variety of resources.
TECHNOLOGY
Best Practices for Implementing SmartMusic in Your Program
JASPER BOARD ROOM
Clinician: Dr. Gail Berenson, NCTM - Ohio University Presider: Dr. Jennifer Zheng Huang - Darton State College Host: Martha Melton - GMEA Member “We teach as we were taught” is an old adage that may have been true in the past, but no longer holds true in the 21st century. Pedagogical changes in the last half century in the areas of teaching approach, lesson content, technique and technology are revolutionizing piano instruction, as we knew it. This lecture will highlight some of the more recent changes and its affect on both students and teachers. Today’s teachers and students are a reflection of today’s society. Clinician: Dr. Glenn Pohland - MakeMusic, Inc. Presider: Pat Gallagher - West Forsyth High School Experienced teachers use SmartMusic in the classroom for sectionals and rehearsals, enroll their students in a computer lab, and introduce SmartMusic to parents at Open House or a concert. See how this relates to your SLO objectives. SPONSOR: MAKEMUSIC, INC.
TECHNOLOGY PULASKI BOARD ROOM
Elementary to College: Technology Strategies for ANY Music Classroom
Clinicians: Dr. Jeff Grant - Lowndes High School Sarah Grant - Pine Grove Elementary High School Presider: Pat Gallagher - West Forsyth High School Combined, dual presenters Sarah and Jeff Grant have taught music at every level of education from elementary to the university level. This presentation will provide viable and practical strategies for implementing technology in ANY music classroom.
8:45-9:45AM
Not Your Momma’s Music Lessons: Piano Instruction in the 21st Century
FRIDAY
ROOM 100
PIANO
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Collaboration: A Rescue from Your Rut
ROOM 101
1.30.2015
ORCHESTRA
SPONSOR: INNOVATIVE PERCUSSION/SABIAN CYMBALS
PLEASE TURN OFF MOBILE DEVICES DURING CONCERTS AND SESSIONS
SESSIONS 22
LOBBY PERFORMANCE
Ringgold High School Clarinet Quartet
1ST FLOOR ATRIUM
Director: Robin L. Christian
BAND
Habits of a Successful Middle School Band Director
ROOMS 103-104
Clinicians: Jeff Scot - Cario Middle School Emily Wilkinson - Cario Middle School Presider: Tracy Wright - Ringgold Middle School Host: Matt Koperniak - Riverwatch Middle School Clinic focuses on the “building blocks” for developing a successful middle school band program, ranging from recruiting, retention and image of a successful program. This program is applicable to both middle schools and developing high schools.
1.30.2015
FRIDAY
10:00-11:00AM
SPONSOR: GIA PUBLICATIONS
BAND ROOMS 105-106
CHORAL
OGLETHORPE THEATER
CNAfME ROOM 101
Flags and Rifles and Sabres; OH MY! Managing A Colorguard Program in Today’s High School Band
Clinicians: Alan Armstrong and Ginger Armstrong - Northgate High School Presider: Andy Bell - Crisp County High School Host: Andy Hursey - Perry High School Veteran Band Director and Guard Director Alan and Ginger Armstrong offer an overview of how to establish and manage a colorguard/winterguard program to provide the appropriate balance within the modern band program. 3
S ! Successful Sight Singing for Middle School Teachers and Their Students
Clinician: Dale Duncan - Henderson Middle School Presider: Linda Shaw - Lithonia Middle School Host: Kameron Crutcher - Lindley Sixth Grade Academy Are you tired of the moans you hear from your students when you tell them to pull out the Sight Singing books? It’s time to inject some fun and step-by-step success into your daily lessons with S-Cubed-Part Method/Part Philosophy!
I Never Learned That in College – Surviving and Thriving in the First Years of Teaching
Clinician: Charles Laux - Kennesaw State University Presider: Vince Rosse - Stephenson Middle School Hosts: Katie Kemp and Greg Slusher - Reinhardt University So you’ve graduated! Now what? Come learn how to not only survive but thrive and begin your new career on the right foot. An experienced music educator will share his experiences along with suggestions and ideas from experts in the field. SPONSOR: HAL LEONARD CORPORATION
COLLEGE
JASPER BOARD ROOM
Rehearsal Technique: Training Musicians to Apply the “Tools” of Music Clinician: Dr. R. Tad Greig - Westminster College An approach to rehearsal technique that involves the connection of warm-up material to the plan for the day, understanding the significance of the Warm-up period as a time to provide training and development with the music to follow as application. SPONSOR: WESTMINSTER COLLEGE MUSIC
ELEMENTARY ROOMS 200-202
Engaging the Older Student! (Repeat)
Clinician: Chris Judah-Lauder - Good Shepherd Episcopal School Presider: Laura Fisher - Huie Elementary School Host: Beth Warzon - Alcova Elementary School Explore activities through a collaborative effort with emphasis on accountability, assessment and classroom management. Be ready to play drums, boomwhackers® and other pitched percussion. Grade 4-6th SPONSOR: PERIPOLE
SESSIONS ELEMENTARY
Movin’ and Groovin’!
Clinician: Dr. Artie Almeida - Bear Lake Elementary School Presider: Marti Parker - Alexander II Magnet School Host: Revonda McMorris - Huntley Hills Elementary and Montessori School Bring musical elements to life with these child-appealing lessons. Ride stick horses, move with props to great musical works and study rhythmic notation with drumsticks and non-traditional percussion instruments. Heavy Academics - Delivered Joyfully!
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ROOMS 203-205
SPONSOR: WEST MUSIC COMPANY
Guitar Ensembles
GREENE BOARD ROOM
Clinician: Glen McCarthy - George Mason University Presider: Rob Pethel - Sutton Middle School Host: Erik Herndon - Centennial Place Academy From simple basic duets to more advanced pieces enjoy playing/listening/reading through examples of what is available for your guitar class. Guitar ensemble literature is growing exponentially. Websites that offer free guitar music will be available.
ORCHESTRA
Measures of Success® for STRINGS! Unlock the True Potential of Your Beginning String Students!
ROOM 102
Clinician: Dr. Gail Barnes - University of South Carolina Presider: Tim Anderson - Autrey Mill Middle School Host: Lori Gomez - Chattahoochee High School Discover Measures of Success® for Strings, an exciting and powerful new string classroom method that combines time-tested pedagogy with outstanding sequencing and repertoire. Experience a new level of “success” with your beginning string students!
PIANO/CHORAL ROOM 100
Singing and Accompanying in the Real World
SPONSOR: CHICK MUSIC
POSTER SESSION
TRADE CENTER ATRIUM TECHNOLOGY GWINNETT BOARD ROOM
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Using SmartMusic to Help You Meet Georgia’s SLO Documentation Requirements
Clinician: Dr. Glenn Pohland - MakeMusic, Inc. Presider: Pat Gallagher - West Forsyth High School See how easily you can associate GA state standards and create your own rubrics or grading scale within SmartMusic for inclusion in your SLO documentation for pre- and post-assessment. SPONSOR: MAKEMUSIC, INC.
TECHNOLOGY PULASKI BOARD ROOM
Effective Integration of iPad Technology in the Applied Music Studio
Clinicians: Amy Pollard - University of Georgia Presider: Pat Gallagher - West Forsyth High School This session is designed for educators who wish to integrate the iPad into their teaching and practicing. This session will cover a list of suggested applications for a number of different events normally occurring within the applied music studio.
10:00-11:00AM
Clinicians: Dr. Stephanie Tingler and Dr. Martha Thomas - University of Georgia Presider: Dr. Douglas Jurs - Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Host: Kendra Gannaway - Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College This session presents middle and high school repertory for vocalists to be sung religious, civic and school functions, competitions, and auditions. Strategies for accompanying, rehearsal, and stylization are demonstrated by a singer/pianist team.
FRIDAY
SPONSOR: THE FJH MUSIC COMPANY INC.
1.30.2015
GUITAR
JANUARY 30
POSTER SESSION
10AM-12PM
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THE EFFECTS OF RHYTHM-READING METHODS ON KINDERGARTEN STUDENT’S ABILITY TO READ TRADITIONAL AND ICONIC NOTATION Christa Rusher : Lee University
A COMPARATIVE CONTENT ANALYSIS OF MUSIC EDUCATORS JOURNAL AND PHILOSOPHY OF MUSIC EDUCATION REVIEW (1993-2012) Laura Stambaugh : Georgia Southern University
PRESERVICE MUSIC TEACHER IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT: THE ROLE OF LONG-TERM, AUTHENTIC TEACHING EXPERIENCES IN THE INTEGRATION OF MULTIPLE DIMENSIONS OF IDENTITY Sandy Goldie : Virginia Commonwealth University
FOURTH FINGER FIRST: AN EXAMINATION OF THE EFFECTS OF CHANGING THE ORDER OF FINGER INTRODUCTION IN BEGINNING STRING INSTRUCTION Sandy Goldie : Virginia Commonwealth University
THE INFLUENCE OF DECISION-MAKING STYLES AND MUSICAL FACTORS ON BAND DIRECTORS’ SELECTION OF REPERTOIRE FOR THE GEORGIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION LARGE GROUP PERFORMANCE EVALUATION Steven Tyndall : Truett-McConnell College
ARE MUSIC TEACHERS A CHANGING DEMOGRAPHIC OR STABLE WORKFORCE? Carl Hancock : The University of Alabama
ARE YOU A TEACHER OR A CONDUCTOR? EXPLORING THE TEACHER-CONDUCTOR IDENTITY CONFLICT OF TWO SUCCESSFUL HIGH SCHOOL BAND DIRECTORS. Susana Lalama : Petrie School of Music at Converse College
VISION CORRECTION EXPERIENCES OF AN OLDER ADULT POPULATION PARTICIPATING IN A NEW HORIZONS BAND PROGRAM Erin Wehr : University of Iowa
THE EFFECTS OF RHYTHMIC DICTATION ON THE SIGHT-READING PROFICIENCY OF SECONDARY WIND INSTRUMENTALISTS Todd Howell : Warner Robins High School
THE EFFECT OF THE KODALY RHYTHM READING APPROACH ON AUDITORY, VISUAL, AND KINESTHETIC LEARNERS IN GRADES THREE THROUGH FIVE Shane Robertson : Edwards Elementary School
A SURVEY OF CHORAL ENSEMBLE MEMORIZATION TECHNIQUES Margaret Alley : Swainsboro Middle and High School
A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF MUSIC EDUCATOR ATTRITION Jennie Dempsey : University of South Carolina
THE EFFECTS OF YEARS IN BAND ON MUSIC PREFERENCE Benny Ratliff : Georgia Southern University
SINGERS’ PERCEPTION OF CONDUCTING GESTURES AND THEIR AFFECT ON PERFORMANCE Harmony Murphy : Darton State College
REMEMBERED HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC EXPERIENCES OF LGBTQ INDIVIDUALS ABSTRACT SUBMITTED TO GMEA POSTER SESSION COMMITTEE Fred Spano : University of North Carolina, Charlotte
MULTICULTURAL MUSIC EDUCATION IN THE MUSIC TEACHER PREPARATION PROGRAMS OF NASM-ACCREDITED COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES Zandra McRoy : University of Georgia
ACTIVATING PRIOR KNOWLEDGE WITH CUES AND QUESTIONS AS A KEY INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGY TO INCREASE STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN LOW SOCIOECONOMIC MIDDLE SCHOOLS Glenn Cason : Ritch Middle School
WILLIAM BILLINGS’ INFLUENCE ON CHORAL MUSIC Mary Scarborough : Georgia Southern University
SINGING IN THE MIDDLE
Chantae Pittman : Alcovy High School
RELEVANT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR SECOND STAGE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DIRECTORS: MUSIC FOR ALL, A LEARNING COMMUNITY Cecilia Victoria K. Clark : Boston University
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SESSIONS Cousins Middle School LOBBY PERFORMANCE Focus Chorale
East Coweta High School LOBBY PERFORMANCE Wind Quintet
BALLROOM ABC
1ST FLOOR ATRIUM
11:15-12:15PM FRIDAY
Director: Russell Wilson
BAND
Repercussion Methods: A Review of Concert Percussion Techniques
OGLETHORPE THEATER
Clinician: Josh and Katie Byrd - University of West Georgia Presider: Rudy Gilbert - North Gwinnett High School Host: Wade Williams - Rome Middle School This interactive session will address techniques for a wide variety of concert percussion instruments and discuss common student misconceptions in terms of approaching each instrument.
BAND
Be Not Afraid! Double Reeds Made Accessible: A Quick Start Session for Music Educators
ROOM 102
1.30.2015
Director: Leila Elkins
Clinician: Dr. Shannon Lowe and Dr. Susan Eischeid- Valdosta State University Presider: Joe Brashier - Valdosta State University Host: Eric Bradshaw - Valdosta State University This session will expose music educators to the secrets of successfully starting a student on a double reed instrument. Several volunteers from the audience will participate in a “hands on” teaching demonstration with oboes and bassoons provided by the Fox Products Corporation. SPONSOR: VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
CHORAL ROOMS 105-106
Choral Expesssions for Middle School and High School
Clinician: Greg Gilpin - Shawnee Press Presider: Marla Baldwin - Palmer Middle School Hosts: Lesli Holton - Worth County Middle School Stephen Shell - Pike County Middle School Greg Gilpin will present a variety of outstanding concert Chorals for 3-part mixed, SAB, SATB and men’s and women’s voices that are excellent choices for teaching, programming and developing the musicianship of your students. SPONSOR: HAL LEONARD CORPORATION
CNAfME
The “Non-Negotiables” of Superior Rehearsals
ROOMS 103-104
Clinician: Alfred L. Watkins - Cobb Wind Symphony Presider: Jimmy Thompson - South Forsyth High School Hosts: Alana Alfonso and Matt Duncan - Reinhardt University This clinic will discuss the hallmarks of the teacher’s classroom that must never be compromised. Learning readiness, a strong fundamentals program, pedagogical structure and the development of comprehensive musical skills will be discussed.
COLLEGE
Preparing Music Pre-Service Teachers to Teach in Pre-K Settings
JASPER BOARD ROOM
Clinicians: Dr. Roy Legette - University of Georgia Dr. Dawn McCord - University of West Georgia In this session, approaches and challenges of music teacher training institutions in preparing their graduates to teach in pre-K settings will be explored including, field experience, community involvement, service learning, and resources.
ELEMENTARY
Singin’ and Swingin’ at the K-4 Chorale
ROOMS 200-202
Clinicians: Dr. Michael Gallina and Jill Gallina - Hal Leonard Publications Presider: Judith Beale - Smyrna Elementary School Host: Jenny Chambless - Norton Elementary School Designed to meet the needs of K-4 music teachers, music for beginning vocalists, movement and dance activities, musical games, story theater, and teaching beginning rhythms are just a few of the many exciting topics that will be addressed. SPONSOR: HAL LEONARD PUBLICATIONS
ELEMENTARY ROOMS 203-205
Movin’ and Groovin’! (Repeat)
Clinicians: Dr. Artie Almeida - Bear Lake Elementary School Presider: Amie McCaleb - Lawrenceville Elementary School Host: Nadirah Simmons - Connally Elementary School Bring musical elements to life with these child-appealing lessons. Ride stick horses, move with props to great musical works and study rhythmic notation with drumsticks and non-traditional percussion instruments. Heavy Academics - Delivered Joyfully! SPONSOR: WEST MUSIC COMPANY
SESSIONS GENERAL ROOM 101
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Bands and Orchestras Working Together: Re-imagining Instrumental Performance Ensembles Through Collaboration and Creativity in the 21st Century
Clinicians: Dr. David Kehler and Dr. Michael Alexander - Kennesaw State University Thinking outside the box in the 21st Century and being collaborative leads to exciting new artistic ventures. More emphasis on creating life-long consumers of music, and entrepreneurship needs to also be included in everything we do as educators.
ORCHESTRA
Hillgrove High School Mastery Orchestra
BALLROOM ABC
Director: David R. Doke Presider: Christopher Ferrell - Cobb County Schools Host: Whitney Duncan - Bay Creek Middle School
PIANO
Healthy Practicing Strategies: An Injury-Preventitive Prescription
ROOM 100
Clinicians: Dr. Gail Berenson, NCTM - Ohio University Presider: Dr. Peter Jutras - University of Georgia Host: Gayle Vann - GMEA Member Practicing — it’s something we all do — young beginners and veteran professionals, alike. Yet, it is too often viewed as tedious drudgery. Efficient, healthy practicing strategies are the key to a lifetime of joyous, injury-free performing. With pianists spending anywhere from three to as many as twenty-eight, or more, hours per week at the piano, we need to ensure that each student has cultivated a resourceful and imaginative attitude, has access to a healthy practice environment and has developed a thoughtful working agenda. This session will examine the role of the teacher in helping students liberate their practice in an effort to free their musicality. It will also address how to handle and recover from a playing-related or non playing-related injury, should it occur.
TECHNOLOGY
iPads for Music Notation and Recording
GWINNETT BOARD ROOM
Clinician: John Mlynczak - PreSonus Audio Presider: Pat Gallagher - West Forsyth High School The iPad offers many uses in the music classroom. This session will focus on using the iPad to notate music, create rehearsal tracks, read music in performance; as well as record audio. SPONSOR: PRESONUS AUDIO
TECHNOLOGY PULASKI BOARD ROOM
Audio Recording in the Classroom, Studio and Concert Hall
Clinicians: Charles Laux - Kennesaw State University Presider: Pat Gallagher - West Forsyth High School Learn the basics of obtaining a quality recording by choosing the right equipment and using the right recording and microphone techniques for different ensembles and venues Today’s digital devices make it affordable and easy!
GMEA LUNCHEONS ELEMENTARY DIVISION - WESTIN GRAND BALLROOM D PHI BETA MU - WESTIN GRAND BALLROOM A
11:15-12:15PM
Clinician: Glen McCarthy - George Mason University Presider: Dr. Luther Enloe - Georgia State University Host: Erik Herndon - Centennial Place Academy This session will present current research on Guitar Education, with special consideration to the emerging phenomenon of guitar education in Georgia. A “roundtable” discussion addressing the current state of guitar education will also be included in this session.
FRIDAY
Guitar Education Research and Roundtable Discussion
GREENE BOARD ROOM
1.30.2015
GUITAR
2:15-3:15PM
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SESSIONS Mercer Brass Quintet LOBBY PERFORMANCE Director: Dr. Douglas Hill
South City LOBBY PERFORMANCE Reed Trio
BALLROOM ABC
1ST FLOOR ATRIUM
Director: Russell Wilson
BAND
Mabry Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Symphonic Band
BALLROOM ABC
Director: Jill Barnocki Presider: Neil Ruby - Central High School Host: David Trumble - Central Middle School
BAND
Latin Jazz Techniques for the Music Educator
ROOM 101
Clinician: Dr. Andrew Nevala - Jacksonville State University Presider: Bob Steelnack - Cartersville High School Host: Blair Callaway - Heritage High School Latin Jazz Techniques for the Music Educator is a workshop/clinic designed to provide the music educator with a “how-to”, step by step method for teaching the correct rhythms, on the correct instruments, for each Latin style.
CHORAL
Choral Exercises that Facilitate Healthy Vocal Technique
OGLETHORPE THEATER
Clinicians: Stefanie Cash and Deborah Popham - Shorter University Presider: Kathy Kirby - Troupe County High School Host: Joan Thomas - Pike County High School In collaboration between voice instructor and choral director, this session will focus on presenting a balanced choral sound while improving individual technique. Specific topics include breath support, range extension and tongue/jaw independence.
1.30.2015
FRIDAY
SPONSOR: SHORTER UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE
EdTPA - Making Sense of the Growing Beast!
GREENE BOARD ROOM
Clinician: Dr. John B. Wayman - Young Harris College A discussion on how to tame beast of EdTPA trying to answer questions like: Do we change everything, or can we fit it in to current curriculum?; and, How can we translate this into the language of music?
ELEMENTARY
Building Choral Excellence in Beginning Choirs
ROOMS 200-202
Clinicians: Dr. Michael Gallina and Jill Gallina - Hal Leonard Publications Presider: Jim Adams - Button Gwinnett Elementary School Host: Chris Richardson - Woodlawn Elementary School Come sing with us in a workshop that will provide your students with a sound vocal foundation and immediate success as they begin their choral journey. SPONSOR: HAL LEONARD PUBLICATIONS
ELEMENTARY ROOMS 203-205
Big Bang THEORY!
Clinicians: Dr. Artie Almeida - Bear Lake Elementary School Presider: Angee McKee - Kennesaw State University Host: Zachary Bradley - Riverside Elementary School This clinic features innovative ways to deliver music theory instruction to K-5 students. Moving, singing, playing and a wide variety of manipulatives provide the child-friendly materials necessary for success. SPONSOR: WEST MUSIC COMPANY
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SESSIONS GENERAL
The Accurate and Meaningful Assessment of Music Classrooms
Clinician: Dr. Edward P. Asmus - University of Georgia Strategies and techniques for assessing the powerful, yet subtle learning outcomes produced by music teachers will be presented. Useful, efficient, and easy assessment procedures you can use will be demonstrated.
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ROOMS 105-106
SPONSOR: UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
PIANO
4-Hands Winners Recital
ROOM 100
Presider: Dr. Martin Jones - Georgia Regents University Host: Ping Xu - GMEA Member
RESEARCH
Movement Disorders in Musicians
JASPER BOARD ROOM
Clinicians: Amedeo Tritto - Gray Station Middle School Presider: Shane Robertson - Edwards Elementary School Host: Sally Petty - Young Harris College Movement disorders, such as Parkinson’s disease and dystonia, affect many singers and instrumentalists. This session will focus on utilization of the Alexander Technique, deep brain stimulation, and the concept of mindfulness, as possible remedies.
TECHNOLOGY
Free Music Technology Curriculum
GWINNETT BOARD ROOM
Clinician: John Mlynczak - PreSonus Audio Presider: Pat Gallagher - West Forsyth High School Want to start a music technology program? This session will demonstrate our free curriculum including lesson plans and tutorials, as well as cover course structure and assessments relating to STEAM and Common Core. SPONSOR: PRESONUS AUDIO
TECHNOLOGY PULASKI BOARD ROOM
Essential Elements Interactive: Your method book in the 21st Century Clinicians: Charles Laux - Kennesaw State University Presider: Pat Gallagher - West Forsyth High School The future of method books is online delivery with interactive media and supplementary materials not found in print. Come learn about a unique, web-based solution that allows a variety of tools and resources for both students and teachers. SPONSOR: HAL LEONARD CORPORATION
DON’T LOSE YOUR BADGE REPLACEMENT FEE: $20.00
2:15-3:15PM
Clinician: Glen McCarthy - George Mason University Presider: Dr. Luther Enloe - Georgia State University Host: Trey Wright - Kennesaw State University Guitar students are traditionally taught open chords and some barre chords. Rarely are the “Freddie Green” style chords introduced. This primer will give you the basics to get your guitar player swinging.
FRIDAY
What Do You Do With the Guitar Player in Your Jazz Band
ROOM 102
1.30.2015
GUITAR
SESSIONS Army Gate City LOBBY PERFORMANCE Brass Quintet 30
1ST FLOOR ATRIUM
BAND ROOMS 105-106
CHORAL
1.30.2015
FRIDAY
3:30-4:30PM
OGLETHORPE THEATER
Director: Eric Vogel
Recruitment and Retention: Getting ALL Stakeholders to Get on (and Stay On) the Band Wagon! Clinician: Eric Willoughby - Woodland High School Presider: Sheila Smith - South Central Middle School Host: Michele Gaspardo - Woodland Middle School This session will explore ways to recruit and retain band students in your band program. How do rigor, relevance, relationships, and repertoire play a role? Come learn practical ways to grow a healthy program from the inside out.
What Do We Do the Most? REHEARSE! Practical Tips and Simple Suggestions for a Better Choral Rehearsal. Clinician: Greg Gilpin - Shawnee Press Presider: Craig Robertson - Sandy Creek High School Host: Charles Baugh - Elkins Pointe Middle School Greg Gilpin presents practical and usable rehearsal tips he has learned and developed in his 27 years of working with choirs of all ages. It’s fun, unbeat and full of “ah-hah” moments that will inspire and empower the music educator. SPONSOR: HAL LEONARD CORPORATION
CHORAL
Teaching Music Literacy Through Choral Repertoire
ROOM 101
Clinician: Kyle J. Weary - Barbara Ingram School of the Arts Presider: Beth Massengale - Luella High School Host: Sherry Puryear - Glenn Hills High School Using the choral music that we select, we are able to map out our curriculum and teach musical literacy skills to our students without delaying the process of learning repertoire.
CNAfME
Survival Guide: Band Directors in the Choral Classroom
ROOM 102
Clinician: Dr. John B. Wayman - Young Harris College Presider: Mary Land - Young Harris College Hosts: Rachel Bettis - Young Harris College Shelby Trotta - Reinhardt University Come in for a crash course survival guide connecting your band chops to your choral chops. walk away with an overview of the changing voice, vocal warmups for 6th -12th grade, a list of tried and true literature, sight reading suggestions.
ELEMENTARY
In the Modes
ROOMS 200-202
Clinician: Chris Judah-Lauder - Good Shepherd Episcopal School Presider: Tiffany Tanner - Turner Woods Elementary School Host: Bonita Thomie - Parkwood Elementary School Enrich and refresh your repertoire by using modes with your students. Experience kid tested pieces to promote the elemental structure of modes through improvisation, movement and collaboration. 4th - middle school. SPONSOR: PERIPOLE
ELEMENTARY ROOMS 203-205
Big Bang THEORY! (Repeat)
Clinician: Dr. Artie Almeida - Bear Lake Elementary School Presider: Kelly Clifford - Lake Park Elementary School Host: Annelise Milwood - Walnut Creek Elementary School This clinic features innovative ways to deliver music theory instruction to K-5 students. Moving, singing, playing and a wide variety of manipulatives provide the child-friendly materials necessary for success. SPONSOR: WEST MUSIC COMPANY
SESSIONS GUITAR
Introducing Jazz Improvisation into the Guitar Classroom
Clinician: Trey Wright - Kennesaw State University Presider: Dr. Luther Enloe - Georgia State University Host: Dr. Richard Knepp - Young Harris College This session will introduce strategies and pedagogy for jazz improvisation in the guitar classroom and will cover technology, repertoire, curriculum and sample lesson plans.
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GREENE BOARD ROOM
SPONSOR: KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
ORCHESTRA ROOMS 103-104
The “It” Factor in School Orchestra Literature
SPONSOR: THE FJH MUSIC COMPANY INC.
Clinician: Dr. Gail Berenson, NCTM - Ohio University Presider: Dr. Martha Thomas - University of Georgia Host: Jonathan Klein - GMEA Member Some students perceive even their weekly lessons as a frightening performance. For those students, excessive performance anxiety can stand in the way of their achieving their potential. This session will address the issue of performance anxiety, presenting a wide range of options, enabling the teacher and/or the performer to determine which combination of approaches might be most helpful. The strategies to be discussed will include: 1. Breath control and Fitness; 2. Muscle relaxation; 3. Cognitive thinking; 4. Imagery; 5. Desensitization; 6. Medical advances; and 7. Practical advise. This session will assist teachers and students in viewing performance anxiety as a positive element, not the enemy.
RESEARCH
Metacognitive Skills for Self-Regulation in Independent Music Practice
JASPER BOARD ROOM
TECHNOLOGY GWINNETT BOARD ROOM
Clinicians: Dr. Carol W. Benton - Armstrong Atlantic State University Presider: Mary Land - Young Harris College Host: Adam Trotman - Young Harris College The researcher will report on a case study of four college piano majors’ use of metacognitive skills for self-regulation during independent practice sessions. Data from video-interviews will be presented.
Finale and Percussion
Clinician: Dr. Glenn Pohland - MakeMusic, Inc. Presider: Pat Gallagher - West Forsyth High School Percussion notation made easy. This clinic shows how to create percussion scores that not only look right but sound right, too. SPONSOR: MAKEMUSIC, INC.
TECHNOLOGY PULASKI BOARD ROOM
I Have a Degree in Music Not Audio!
Clinicians: John Mlynczak - PreSonus Audio Presider: Pat Gallagher - West Forsyth High School Are you expected to be the audio expert at your school? This session will provide information on using a school sound system including: system setup, adjusting microphone levels without feedback, using EQ to get a clear sound, and recording. SPONSOR: PRESONUS AUDIO
CNAfME RECEPTION - 5:45PM AT THE WESTIN HARBOR BALLROOM
3:30-4:30PM
Strategies for Coping with Performance Anxiety
ROOM 100
FRIDAY
PIANO
1.30.2015
Clinician: Dr. Gail Barnes - University of South Carolina Presider: Sarah Black - North Gwinnett Middle School Host: Amy Clement and Matthew Thomas - North Gwinnett Middle School The best way to motivate students is with the music they learn. We will discuss the attributes of selected school orchestra literature and how to motivate stringed instruments students to take ownership of their musical learning.
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FRIDAY 4:45-5:45PM
SESSIONS BAND
ROOM 102
Clarinet Tone Production & Intonation: How the Two Go Hand in Hand Clinician: Ruth Rhodes - VanderCook College of Music Presider: Jason Atha - Parkview High School Host: Nick Golding - Jackson County Comprehensive High School Clarinet students seem to have a difficult time playing in tune with a good, characteristic sound in all registers of the instrument. This clinic will provide practical techniques to help your students produce a beautiful tone that is also in tune. SPONSOR: VANDERCOOK COLLEGE OF MUSIC
BAND
Making Your Travel Efficient and Fun
ROOMS 103-104
Clinician: Gary Gribble - Pope High School Presider: Sean McBride - South Effingham High School Host: Bryan Agan - South Effingham Middle School How to anticipate the 1001 little things that can make your trip fun or a logistical nightmare. Planning the smaller details of your trip so that you can enjoy your performances and activities rather then spending your time working out issues.
CHORAL
How Can I Keep from Singing? A Reading Session for Mixed Choirs
OGLETHORPE THEATER
Clinician: Andy Beck - Alfred Music Presider: Amy Elder - Westminster Schools of Augusta Hosts: Ladell Fortune - Dutchtown Middle School Heidi Long - Luella Middle School Using the choral music that we select, we are able to map out our curriculum and teach musical literacy skills to our students without delaying the process of learning repertoire. SPONSOR: ALFRED MUSIC
SESSIONS CNAfME
CNAfME Business Meeting
COLLEGE
How to Lead the Way for EdTPA
GWINNETT BOARD ROOM
Clinicians: Laura A. Stambaugh - Georgia Southern University Dr. David Langley - Georgia Southern University What can be done to prepare pre-service teachers for edTPA? The presenters will share four perspectives: professor, university supervisor, scorer, and mentor teacher for student teachers. Specific examples will align with tasks and rubrics.
ELEMENTARY
Gear Up for the Future with Games!
ROOMS 200-202
Clinicians: Mindy Krejci - First Presbyterian Day School Alicia Canterbury - Skyview Elementary School Presider: Justin Stowe - Calhoun County Elementary School Host: Kay Bratton - Berry College Elementary and Middle School Learn a variety of games to help 3rd-5th grade elementary students learn, practice, and master musical skills. Games help students build future-oriented skills such as problem-solving and critical thinking. Games also aide in teacher assessment.
ELEMENTARY
Playing Instruments in the Primary Grades
SPONSOR: RHYTHM BAND INSTRUMENTS
GENERAL
PULASKI BOARD ROOM
Copyright! Are You in Compliance? An Overview of Important Issues for All Music Educators
GUITAR
Warm Up Exercises for Classroom Guitar
ORCHESTRA
Habits of a Successful String Musician: Rehearsal Warm Ups, Exercises and Strategies for Improving the Accuracy and Artistry in Upper Level String Orchestras-Focus: Rhythm, Reading and Ensemble Skills
GREENE BOARD ROOM
ROOM 101
Clinician: Erik Herndon - Centennial Place Academy Presider: Rob Pethel - Sutton Middle School Host: Dr. Luther Enloe - Georgia State University Learn easy and fun warm ups for your guitar classes that prepare students for scales, arpeggios, triads, and chords. From one note to the ever so popular chromatic scale, we will explore how to build dexterity and technique consistently and sequentially.
Clinician: Dr. Christopher R. Selby - Charleston County School of the Arts Presider: Elizabeth Lamback - Holy Innocents’ Episcopal School Host: Lori Gomez - Chattahoochee High School Learn sequenced strategies for teaching rhythm and literacy to give students the skills to sight read better and learn music faster. Learn solutions to inherent tendencies that cause rhythm and ensemble problems in school orchestras. SPONSOR: GIA PUBLICATIONS, INC.
PIANO
ROOM 100
4-Hands Master Class
Clinician: Dr. Geoffrey Haydon - Georgia State University Presider: Dr. Alexander Wasserman - Reinhardt University Host: Jee Eun Wada - GMEA Member
4:45-5:45PM
Clinician: Dr. Andrew F. Poor - South Forsyth Middle School A range of copyright issues will be presented, including performance rights, public domain, fair use, permission to arrange and other rights, Copyright issues that some may be unaware of will be presented along with helpful steps for compliance.
FRIDAY
Clinician: Bradley L. Bonner - Rhythm Band Instruments/BLB Studios Presider: Sheila Clopton - Langston Road Elementary School Host: Jimmie Howell, Jr. - Swint Elementary School Review and learn new strategies for developing core elemental music skills with your Pre-K-2nd grade students. Explore a wide variety of resources for using commonly available classroom pitched and non-pitched percussion instruments.
1.30.2015
ROOMS 203-205
Hosts: Greg Slusher - Reinhardt University Rachel Bettis - Young Harris College
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ROOMS 105-106
John S. Davidson Fine Arts School Chorale Director: Dr, Timothy M. Powell Presider: Phillip Streetman - Columbia MS Host: Tramaine Quarterman - Tucker High School
Reinhardt University Chamber Singers
Director: Dr. Martha Shaw Presider: Dennis McIntire - Dean, Reinhardt University Host: Ray Ellis - South Effingham HS
All College Chorus
Conductor: Dr. Amanda Quist Presider: Dr. Paul Neal - Valdosta State University Host: Mystee Wilcox - Jones County HS
ROOMS 203-205
7:30PM 8:15PM
OGLETHORPE THEATER
Director: Suzanne Woodruff Presider: Steve Rotz - Woodward Academy Host: Sharon Coheley - Marist School
ROOM 100
Woodward Academy Middle School Treble Choir
Dance, Drum and Switch
GUITAR
Director: Alfred Watkins Presider: Neil Ruby - Central High School Host: Robin Christian - Ringgold High School
ROOMS 200-202
Cobb Wind Symphony
Directors: Paula Williams and Patrick Wright Presider: Chris Richardson - Woodlawn Elementary Hosts: Amie McCaleb - Lawrenceville Elementary Victoria Hammond - Goshen Elementary
Clinician: Chris Judah-Lauder Presider: Janet Johnson - Pointe South Elementary Host: Janie Kate Blasingame - Thomson Elementary Intertwine the playing of hand drums, tubanos and other surprises with movement. All pieces will be empowered and highlighted through student input
7:30PM
Director: Christopher Shumick Presider: Neil Ruby - Central High School Host: Robin Christian - Ringgold High School
High Meadows School Music Ensemble
Luther Enloe
8:00PM
Milton High School Wind Ensemble
Knepp & Miller Duo
7:00PM
Director: Ryan Robertson Presider: Rosie Riquelme - Collins Hill HS Host: Samuel Lowder - Woodland MS/HS
ELEMENTARY
Creekland Middle School Honor Orchestra
PIANO
7:00PM 8:00PM 8:00PM 8:30PM 9:00PM
CHRIST CHURCH
7:30PM
9:00PM
BALLROOM ABC
BAND & ORCHESTRA CHORAL
34
FRIDAY EVENING PERFORMANCES
Presider: Teacher Host: Teacher
Presider:Teacher Host: Teacher
Solo Winners Recital
Presider: Donna Dasher, NCTM - GMEA Member Host: Ping Xu - GMEA Member
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SESSIONS 36
LOBBY PERFORMANCE
KMS 6th String Quintet
Director: Stacey V. Thompson
8:45-9:45AM
BALLROOM ABC
BAND
Jazz Reading Session
OGLETHORPE THEATER
Clinician: Fritz Siler - Retired GMEA Member Presider: Robin Christian - Ringgold High School Host: Tracy Wright - Ringgold Middle School
BAND
Fixing the Front Row: Troubleshooting Your Flute and Oboe Sections
ROOM 102
Clinicians: Julie Hobbs and ToniMarie Marchioni- University of Kentucky Presider: Blair Callaway - Heritage High School Host: Aaron Garland - East Jackson High School Quick fixes, helpful hints, and practical suggestions will get your front row sounding its best. For flutes, oboes, and instructors alike, this high-energy demonstration addresses posture, playing softly in all registers, tone production and more.
BAND
Band Instrument Emergency Repair
ROOMS 103-104
SPONSOR: GEORGIA ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL MUSIC DEALERS
SATURDAY
CHORAL
1.31.2015
Clinicians: Harry Bergwall - Ken Stanton Music Mark Woods - Portman’s Music Presider: Bob Steelnack - Cartersville High School Host: Derek Able - Bremen High School Repair those instruments that break right before a concert! We will provide a tool and supply list, and lessons on how to do an emergency repair and which ones not to do. Harry Bergwall from Ken Stanton Music and Mark Woods a NAPBIRT (National Association of Professional Repair Technicians) will be giving demonstrations.
CHRIST CHURCH SANCTUARY
Best Song Ever: Chart Toppers and Classics for Choirs
Clinician: Andy Beck - Alfred Music Presider: Kevin White - E. T. Booth Middle School Host: Jennifer Stepp - Mabry Middle School Andy Beck presents new choral arrangements for large and small ensembles. Featuring pop, Broadway, movie, and television hits from today and yesterday! Appropriate for Show Choirs, Vocal Jazz, Contemporary A Cappella Groups, and Concert Choirs. SPONSOR: ALFRED MUSIC
CNAfME ROOM 101
How the New National Arts Standards Can Help You Pass the edTPA
Clinician: Dr. Martin Norgaard - Georgia State University Presider: Rita Frady - Hasty Elementary School Host: Brittany Gaddy - Reinhardt University The new National Arts Standards include defined sequential levels within each of the three artistic processes: Creating, Performing, and Responding. I show examples of learning activities based on the Standards you can use in your edTPA lessons. SPONSOR: YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA
ELEMENTARY ROOMS 200-202
In the Modes (Repeat)
Clinician: Chris Judah-Lauder - Good Shepherd Episcopal School Presider: Beth Warzon - Alcova Elementary School Host: Dr. Christopher Hendley - Albany State University Enrich and refresh your repertoire by using modes with your students. Experience kid tested pieces to promote the elemental structure of modes through improvisation, movement and collaboration. 4th - middle school. SPONSOR: PERIPOLE
ELEMENTARY ROOMS 203-205
Orffrageous!!! Breaking Out of the Box with Old School Jams
Clinician: Chelsea Cook - Dunaire Elementary School Presider: Nadirah Simmons - Connally Elementary School Host: Tiffany Tanner - Turner Woods Elementary School This session will inspire teachers to bring an exciting new approach to their program, even with limited resources.
SESSIONS GENERAL
Hip-Hop Hooray: A Journey Through Current Genres and its Applications in the Classroom Clinician: Vanessa Bradley - Stonewall Tell Elementary School Hip-Hop Hooray: A Journey through Current Genres and its Applications in the classroom.
ROOM 100
The Art of Communication: Nurturing Resourceful and Spirited Students
RESEARCH
SLO: I’m Supposed to Do What?!?
JASPER BOARD ROOM
Clinician: Brandon Tucker - Chatham County Board of Education Presider: Dr. John Wayman - Young Harris College Host: Cameron Le Jeune - Young Harris College This session will give a detailed overview of the “SLO” with helpful suggestions. All music content areas will be covered. Brandon Tucker coordinates performing arts programs in Chatham County, and is responsible for writing SLO’s.
TECHNOLOGY
Efficient and Effective Recorded Practice Techniques
GWINNETT BOARD ROOM
Clinicians: Dr. Gail Berenson, NCTM - Ohio University Presider: Dr. Clara Park - Georgia Regents University Host: Anne Sun - GMEA Member What is the magic spark that serves as the impetus that encourages a student to strive for a higher level of musicianship? Although much of our focus is on teaching students a specific skill, helping them become resourceful pianists and reaching their musical potential, piano mastery is only a small portion of what we teach. As a result of cumulative piano lesson experiences, students develop attitudes and beliefs about music, learning and themselves. Teachers who are perceptive and skillful communicators are those most likely to succeed in instilling a love of music, building their students’ independence and self-confidence and helping them achieve their goals. I hope to engage those in attendance at this session in a lively discussion that will include topics such as motivating students, offering feedback, the significance of responding to learning styles and balancing teaching approaches.
Clinician: John Mlynczak - PreSonus Audio Presider: Pat Gallagher - West Forsyth High School Our goal is for students to be self-directed learners, and using recorded practice is essential to identify needs and make improvement. This session will demonstrate techniques for using recorded practice to improve all areas of performance. SPONSOR: PRESONUS AUDIO
TECHNOLOGY PULASKI BOARD ROOM
Technology Solutions for the Non-Musical Side of Your Life!
Clinician: William Pitts - Pace Academy Presider: Pat Gallagher - West Forsyth High School The purpose of this clinic is to provide numerous solutions for teachers in all disciplines to use technology to make their administrative duties way easier! Less time in administrative monotony means more time to teach!
ATTEND THE ALL STATE PERFORMANCES ON SATURDAY
8:45-9:45AM
PIANO
Director: Linda Stephens Presider: Evelyn Champion - Sprayberry High School Hosts: Suzanne Scott and Brittany Mori - Lost Mountain Middle School
SATURDAY
Lost Mountain Middle School Orchestra
BALLROOM ABC
1.31.2015
ORCHESTRA
37
GREENE BOARD ROOM
SATURDAY
10:00-11:00AM
38
SESSIONS BAND
Berry College Jazz Ensemble
OGLETHORPE THEATER
Director: John David Presider: Wade Williams - Rome Middle School Host: Mark Hester - Rome Middle School
BAND
Creating a Culture of Success as a Young Teacher
ROOM 102
Clinician: William Pitts - Pace Academy Presider: Robert Carter - Villa Rica High School Host: David Trumble - Central Middle School Topics include goal development, curriculum development, behavioral procedures, rehearsal techniques, parent interaction strategies, and strategies for working with administrators and other school faculty and staff.
CHORAL
Choosing Quality Choral Literature with Just a “Few Good Men” in the Choir
CHRIST CHURCH SANCTUARY
Clinician: Robert Ivey - Brenau University Presider: Stacie Mavis - Flowery Branch High School Host: Carole Miller - CA Gray Jr. High School Having trouble selecting songs for your choir when you have a wealth of girls and only 3 or 4 guys in your choir? Learn some ways to choose quality literature and make adjustments to keep your talented men singing in your choral program. SPONSOR: BRENAU UNIVERSITY
COLLEGE
Critical Listening and the Music Appreciation Experience
GREENE BOARD ROOM
Clinician: Dr. Andrew Santander - University of North Georgia How might traditional goals of music appreciation courses be reevaluated to further engage students and achieve greater long term benefits? Topics include historical vs topical approaches and meaningful writing beyond research papers.
ELEMENTARY
Sweet Sixteen
ROOMS 200-202
Clinician: Chris Judah-Lauder - Good Shepherd Episcopal School Presider: Bonita Thomie - Parkwood Elementary School Host: Annelise Millwood - Walnut Creek Elementary School Explore, play and create compositions emphasizing sixteenth note patterns using pitched and unpitched percussion. This session is geared for fifth or sixth grade.
1.31.2015
SPONSOR: PERIPOLE
ELEMENTARY
Create a Class Composition Book!
ROOMS 203-205
Clinician: Dr. Laura A. Stambaugh - Georgia Southern University Presider: Anita Moody - Lincoln Elementary Magnet School Host: Gina Royal - Ben Hill Primary School A book of student compositions is a great project that can be done as an intensive unit or spread out across the year. Learn simple and intermediate composition activities that use classroom instruments and are aligned with SLOs.
GENERAL
Update On the Vision for Public Education Project
ROOMS 105-106
Clinician: Dr. Stan DeJarnett - Vision for Public Education Presider: Victoria Enloe - Peachtree Ridge High School Dr. Stan DeJarnett, Executive Director for the Vision for Public Education in Georgia Project, will bring updates on the progress of the project and answer questions from the audience. He will also share ways individuals can help make the project more successful.
GUITAR
Multi-Level Classical Guitar Master Class
GWINNETT BOARD ROOM
Clinician: Dr. Luther Enloe - Georgia State University/Emory University Presider: Dr. Richard Knepp - Young Harris College Students of Dr. Brian Luckett at Georgia Southern University: Michael Foster, graduate student, and Jacob Sanders, undergraduate student.
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SESSIONS Taming the Bass Beast - Strategies for Great Bass Playing in the Heterogeneous Classroom Director: Linda Stephens Presider: Sara Payne - Roswell High School Host: James Barket - Webb Bridge Middle School The bass is the foundation of the Orchestral sound, but it is so different! Sit or stand? German or French? Pops rosin? I will give an overview of the most common technical variations and how to integrate them into a heterogeneous classroom.
What Makes Your A Good Accompanist? A Conductor’s Wish
ROOM 100
Clinicians: Dr. Joanna Kim and Dr. Benjamin Schoening - University of North Georgia Presider: Dr. Lyle Indergaard - Valdosta State University Host: Frederick Hsiang - GMEA Member Good accompanists are worth their weight in gold. However, those who are fantastic pianists can be poor accompanists. This session will focus on what makes a good accompanist from two different angles – the pianistic and the conductor’s perspectives.
RESEARCH
Why Do They Stay and Why Do They Go: The Retention and Attrition of Band Students As They Transition from 8th to 9th Grade
JASPER BOARD ROOM
LOBBY PERFORMANCE
Clinician: Adrian Gibson - Hiram High School Presider: Dr. John Wayman - Young Harris College Host: Sarah Stogsdill - Young Harris College This session will report on research concerning the retention and attrition of band students. Implications will be focused on strategies for improving the transition and retention of band students between 8th and 9th grade.
Ware County High School Brass Ensemble Director: Albert Bussey
BAND
All State Jazz Ensemble Conductor: Dean Sorenson Presider: Rich Stichler - Lakeview-Ft. Oglethorpe High School Host: Bob Steelnack - Cartersville High School
All State Reading Chorus
CHRIST CHURCH
Conductor: Dr. Stanley L. Roberts Presider: Janet Johnson - Retired GMEA Member Host: Teacher
PIANO
11:15-12PM : Middle Grades Master Class
ROOM 100
Clinician: Douglas Jurs - Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Presider: Dr. David Watkins - Kennesaw State University Host: Eugene Lee - GMEA Member
PIANO
12-1PM : High School Master Class
ROOM 100
Clinician: Dr. Lyle Indergaard - Valdosta State University Presider: Dr. Susan Thomson - Georgia Southern University Host: Hsin-Ian Chien - GMEA Member
SATURDAY 11:15-1:00PM
CHORAL
1.31.2015
BALLROOM ABC
BALLROOM ABC
SATURDAY 10:00-11:00AM
PIANO
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ROOMS 103-104
1.31.2015
ORCHESTRA
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25 YEAR SERVICE AWARDS DEREK ABLE DR. TIMOTHY C. GALE DR. DOUGLAS HILL CHRISTINA M. HUSS JACK JEAN DENNIS L. NAUGHTON DAVID NECHES KIMBERLY ROOKER CURTIS AVRA SANDERS DR. KIMBERLY G. THOMPSON DWAYNE WASSON
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RECOGNITION AWARDS 41
ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP
DENIA REESE
CATOOSA COUNTY SCHOOLS
DISTINGUISHED CAREER
LARRY VOLMAN RETIRED GMEA MEMBER
FRIEND OF MUSIC
DR. STAN DEJARNETT
VISION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION
MUSIC EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
ROBIN CHRISTIAN
RINGGOLD HIGH SCHOOL
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
DR. BERNADETTE SCRUGGS PEACHTREE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS VIRGINIA QUINN VINCENT
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORGIA
BROOKE VANKEMPEN
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
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PERFORMING
GROUPS
BALLROOM ABC
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WHITEWATER MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND
JANUARY 29
1:30PM
DIRECTOR: BILL MELTON
The band program at Whitewater Middle School serves 200 students. The Symphonic Band has been invited to perform for the GMEA In-Service Conference, the University of Georgia Mid-fest, the Southeastern United States Middle School Clinic and the Southern Division NAfME Conference. The Whitewater Band has also been awarded the Sweepstakes trophy at the Southern Star Music Festival on five separate occasions. The theme of the Symphonic Band’s In-service performance will be to celebrate world cultures through wind band music. The band will perform the North American premiere of a selection played at the 2014 Laulupidu festival from the country of Estonia. American Barndance………………….......…………………………………….Richard Saucedo Hunting Scenes……………………….………………………………………….Satoshi Yagisawa Ammerland…………….……………………………………………………………..Jacob De Haan Jack Jean, Conductor
Villanelle………………...……………………………….......…..….Paul Dukas, arr. Donald Miller Amy Melton, Horn
Meresõit……………………………………………………………………………..………..Riivi Jõgi American Way March…………….............………………..….Karl King, arr. James Swearingen
BALLROOM ABC
DODGEN MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 45 45
DIRECTOR: ASHLEY CULLEY
4:00PM Concerto Grosso in g minor, op.6, n.8..............................................................Arcangelo Corelli I.Vivace-Grave II.Allegro III.Adagio-Allegro-Adagio IV.Vivace V.Allegro-Pastorale ad libitum
Concerto for Four Violins in b minor, op.3, n.10.................................................Antonio Vivaldi I.Allegro II.Largo-Larghetto III.Allegro
1812—A Fiddler’s Overture...............................................................................Andrew Dabczynski Killington.............................................................................................................................Perry Holbrook Poco Adagio from Symphony no.3..........................................................Saint-Saens/arr.Dackow Las Palmas..................................................................................................................................Bob Lipton Boreas.......................................................................................................................................Todd Parrish Fire in the Forge..........................................................................................................................Ted Allen
JANUARY 29
The Dodgen Middle School Chamber Orchestra is a select group of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Students audition in August for this morning ensemble. The Chamber Orchestra rehearses twice a week for performances at the school and in the community. The Dodgen Chamber Orchestra performed with the Dodgen 8th Grade Orchestra at the 2011 G.M.E.A. In-Service Conference. This is the Chamber Orchestra’s first solo concert at GMEA. The Dodgen Middle School Orchestra program has 350 students enrolled in grades 6-8. Students begin string instruction in sixth grade. Members of the orchestra audition and participate in GMEA sponsored events at the district and state level including Solo and Ensemble Festival, Honor Orchestra and All-State Orchestra. Many students also participate in Youth Orchestras around the metro Atlanta area each. The Sixth Grade Orchestra students participate in the spring “Jamboree”, a combined schools concert held each March. The 8th Grade Orchestra performs annually at the State Capitol in December and Walt Disney World in March. Both the Seventh and Eighth Grade Orchestras consistently earn Superior ratings at the annual GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluation. The Dodgen 8th Grade Orchestra performed at the G.M.E.A. In-Service conference in January 2007 and the Dodgen 8th Grade Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra performed in January 2011. In addition to each grade level orchestra, students have the opportunity to join additional ensembles. In addition to the Chamber Orchestra, orchestra students can participate in Cello Choir, Viola Choir, Wire Choir and Bass Ensemble. These groups meet weekly before school and perform at events for the school and community.
Room 100
COLLEGE SOLO MASTER CLASS
JANUARY 29
5:15PM
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CLINICIAN: DR. KRIS CARLISLE Geneva Stonecipher Dumka, Op. 59.............................................................................................................................Tchaikovsky Martha Thomas, Teacher Lee Song Rondo Capriccioso in E Major, Op. 14................................................................Felix Mendelssohn Geoffrey Haydon, Teacher Bethany Seawall Suite, Op. 14, Nos. 1, 2, 3.......................................................................................................Bela Bartok Geoffrey Haydon, Teacher Janelle Hendrickson Sonata, Op. 31, No. 3, I. Allegro.............................................................................................Beethoven Susan Naylor, Teacher
Rooms 203-205
COMPOSITION COMPETITION RECITAL
JANUARY 29
7:30PM
The Peaceful Willow.....................................................................................An-Khoi Dai Hoang An-Khoi Dai Hoang, piano
Magic Hammer...............................................................................................................Evan Dong Evan Dong, piano
Shooting Stars..........................................................................................................Kyra Andrews Kyra Andrews, piano
Catskill Waterfall.................................................................................................Hanna Suddath Hanna Suddath, piano
Lluvia de la Manana...............................................................................Luis Armando Rivera Luis Armando Rivera, piano
Pentatonic Playground..................................................................................Christian Kilgore Noah Avrett, Ethan Belisle, Russell Hendley, & Christian Kilgore, marimba
New Year’s Day.....................................................................................................Max Schneider Windsor Jones, clarinet; Allen Smith, horn; Gavin Stuart, tuba
El Amanacer........................................................................................................Abby Mortensen Northgate High School Trumpet Quartet
Lavender Rose...............................................................................................................Jacob Lay Maalik Glover and Jacob Lay, violin; Nikko White, viola; Abriahna Fambro, cello
From The Day That I Was Born..............................................................................Kyle Wegner Morgan Hebert and Sam Burgess, trumpet; Dhruva Jandhyala, trombone; Kyle Wegner, euphonium; Jon Grizzle, tuba
Venutian Lullaby.............................................................................................Jonathan Deakins Kennesaw Mountain High School Chamber Ensemble
March of Passion.................................................................................................Todd Humphrey Scott Hague and Noah Pilz, first violin; Kimberly Roche and Grace Lee, second violin; Andrei Vlad and Adia Dukes, Viola; Ethan Porter and Sabrina Warner, cello John Branstetter, bass
Lux Aeterna.........................................................................................................Matthew Nedvin Nicholas Carlton, Abigail Childers, Anna Davis, Brady Drake, Christopher Fincher, Alan Hester, Jessi Lewis, and Marlee Smith, vocalists; Matthew Nedvin, piano
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CHRIST CHURCH SANCTUARY
DIRECTOR: KAREN GRAFFIUS
JANUARY 29
7:30PM
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LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL EIGHTH GRADE CHORUS
Liberty Middle School is located in north Forsyth County, Georgia. It opened in 2002 and was named to honor the lives of those lost in the al-Quaeda attacks on the United States in 2001. The school currently has a population of around 900 students. About 26% of those students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Chorus is open to all students at Liberty Middle School. Students who register for Chorus attend class once a day the entire year and are not required to audition. There are three choruses offered throughout the day, Eighth Grade Chorus, Seventh Grade Chorus and Sixth Grade Chorus. Additionally students may audition for the Honor Chorus, an extra-curricular group. Liberty choruses consistently receive superior ratings in both performance and sight-reading at GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluations. The Honor Chorus has received the overall Junior High/Middle School award at the Music in the Parks festival at Six Flags for the last four out of five years. Simply Gregorian......................................Based on a Gregorian Melody, arr. Donald Moore Jill White, soloist
Je Ne Fus Jamais Si Aise...................................................................Pierre Certon, arr. Jerry Estes Catherine Keyser, flute
Sing for Joy!.........................................................George F. Handel, arr. Linda Spevacek-Avery A Mozart Canon.............................Based on a Melody by W.A. Mozart, arr. Donald Moore Catherine Keyser, flute
The Journey from Symphony in E minor...................................................................Antonin Dvorak Kara Middleton and Josh Marshall, soloists
Shaker Hymn “Simple Gifts�..............................................................................arr. Joseph M. Martin Kara Middleton and Josh Marshall, soloists
Who Will Be a Witness?.................................................Traditional Spiritual, arr. Donald Moore Since I Fell for You..................................................................... Buddy Johnson, arr. Jay Althouse Emily Graffius and Bryce Wethington, soloists
I Shall Not Live in Vain..............................................................................Words by Emily Dickinson Music and additional words by Ruth Morris Gray Corina Brito, flute
On Top of the World................................................................Daniel Reynolds, Benjamin McKee, Daniel Sermon, and Alexander Grant, arr. Roger Emerson Bryce Traulsen, soloist
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
MURDOCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MINSTRELS 49 49
DIRECTOR: CHARLES TIGHE
7:30PM Get Down and Play the Drum............................................................................................Jim Solomon Three Bell Canons..................................................................................................................Tossi Aaron Non Nobis Domine (Latin).........................................................William Byrd arr. Douglas Wagner Colinda (French).....................................................Cajun French Folk Song, arr. Michael Scott Oh, Watch the Stars (D Major).........................................................African American Folk Song Kuma San/Teddy Bear............................................................................arr. Tighe/Nancy Ferguson Hound Dog.....................................................................................................arr. Saliba Making Music
JANUARY 29
The Murdock Minstrels are under the direction of Charlie Tighe. The unauditioned group is open to all fourth and fifth grade students interested in choral performance as an extension of the general music classroom. The group incorporates the Orff approach and incorporates movement, speech, and instruments throughout its performances. Repertoire ranges from traditional folk songs to classical pieces to playground chants. The Minstrels have performed at the AOSA National Convention, GMEA State Convention, and at the PTA State Convention.
ROOMS 200-202
DIRECTOR: CARYN VOLK
JANUARY 29
7:30PM
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NORTH GWINNETT MIDDLE SCHOOL EIGHTH GRADE GUITAR ENSEMBLE
North Gwinnett Middle School Guitar Ensemble is one of the first middle school guitar performance ensembles in Gwinnett County. The guitar ensemble focuses on a classical playing approach, with exploration into alternative styles of blues, jazz, rock, and classical solo performance. North Gwinnett Middle School is located in Sugar Hill, Georgia. School enrollment is over 2000 students, with over two-thirds of the population involved in both traditional and non-traditional music ensembles. The guitar ensemble has over 200 students participating in six separate ensembles in grades 6-8. The guitar ensemble continues to grow thanks to active community participation as well as the on-going support of the faculty, staff, and administration of North Gwinnett Middle School. SELECTIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED AT THE PERFORMANCE
BALLROOM ABC
JOHNS CREEK HIGH SCHOOL ORCHESTRA 51 51
DIRECTOR: YOUNG KIM
7:30PM Concerto Grosso Op. 6 no. 4 in D Major…………………………………..Arcangelo Corelli I. Adagio-Allegro Susan Yoon, violin George Pan, violin Jane Lee, cellist
Adagio in G Minor……………………………………………………….....……..Tomaso Albinoni Tracy Du, violin
Danza…………………………………………………………….........................…..Vaclav Nelhybel Timothy Anderson, Guest Conductor
Theme from Schindler’s List..................................................................John Williams, arr. Longfield Amy Zhang, violin
String Symphony No. 2 in D Major…………………………………………...Felix Mendelssohn I. Allegro
Lara’s Theme from Doctor Zhivago………………………….……....Maurice Jarre/arr. Isaac Serenade in C Major, Op.48…………………………………………….....…Pytor Tchaikovsky Fiddle-Faddle for String Orchestra………………………………………….…Leroy Anderson
JANUARY 29
The Johns Creek High School Orchestral program, only in its sixth year, has already performed in several prestigious performance venues. Some of the venues include invitational performances at the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) In-Service Conference in Savannah, Georgia (2011), music festival at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida (2011), the 2012 National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington, D.C., for its Centennial Celebration, and at the prestigious Midwest Clinic—an International Band and Orchestra Conference in Chicago, Illinois (2012). This Spring (April 3-12, 2014), the orchestra will perform in Italy (Rome, Florence, Assisi, Venice) The Johns Creek High School Orchestra received the “Community Service Award” twice from the Johns Creek Chamber of Commerce (2010 and 2011) for its services to the community. Some of its community-related services include performing at the “Johns Creek Arts on the Creek” and “Annual Korean Fall Festivals.” Several members of the orchestra perform regularly at various assisted living homes in the Atlanta area through a club called “Notes of Joy,” which was founded by two of its own students. Individual members of the Johns Creek High School Orchestra have participated in the Georgia High School All-State Orchestra, Governor’s Honors Program, Fulton County High School Honor Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra, Ludwig Symphony Orchestra, Georgia Youth Symphony Orchestra, and the Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra. The Johns Creek High School Orchestras have received straight “Superior” ratings at the GMEA District V Large Group Evaluation every year since the opening of the school in August 2009.
CHRIST CHURCH SANCTUARY
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SOUTHEAST BULLOCH HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCED CHORUS
JANUARY 29
8:00PM
DIRECTOR: BRENT WHITAKER
The SEBHS Advanced Chorus is the premier vocal group at Southeast Bulloch High School. Southeast Bulloch High School is a smaller, rural school with approximately 800+ students, located near Brooklet, GA. All students are in this class voluntarily, as this class requires top-notch team spirit and dedication. Advanced Chorus is only accessible by audition, and it is our competition level chorus, often traveling around the state to festivals and competitions. For the past 4 years SEBHS Advanced Chorus rated straight Superior, level A, in both prepared pieces and sight-reading at LGPE. Other achievements of this choir are: rated “Gold Standard” and took the overall sweepstakes trophy at the Southern Star Music Festival in Atlanta, rated straight superiors at Disney’s National Festival performing Eric Whitacre’s “Sleep” and Sydney Guillaume’s “Twa tanbou”. Many of our students were also represented in the world-wide production of the Eric Whitacre’s Virtual Choir, “Sleep.” Our program has grown from approximately 20 students, when it first became a full-time program in 2006, to approximately 150 at our current count. We have had students consistently represented at All-State, and consistently send singers to state literary competition, this year tying for first for Boy’s Solo and placing second for Boy’s Quartet. The Southeast Bulloch High School Choral Program strives to enrich our community and surrounding communities with vocal music and an overall appreciation for music. Our philosophy of music education is to give students the knowledge, the discipline, and the drive to deliver a quality musical product for others and themselves. We stress the importance of not settling for a “generic” sound, effort, or performance, but to constantly strive to achieve the superb so that the experiences of great performances will stay with them throughout their lives. Dedication to the craft is a pivotal point of our teaching, and students are encouraged to not “surface” sing and play, but to dive deep into all aspects of music, including: theory skills, musical expression, improvisation, sight-singing and reading, harmonic structure, and performance skills. We strive to turn out student musicians that have not only had a great high school musical experience, but who will carry this experience with them into adulthood. This hard work and dedication is something that we hope students will take into every aspect of their lives, whether that focus is in music or some other career field. Ave Maria.............................................................................................................................Kevin Memley The Conversion of Saul.........................................................................................Z. Randall Stroope Nox Aurumque...............................................Eric Whitacre/Lyrics by Charles Anthony Silvestri Lambscapes...................................................................................................................Eric Lane Barnes Baba Yetu......................................................................................................Music by Christopher Tin Swahili adaption of “The Lord’s Prayer” by Chris Kiagiri
TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
FORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, TONE CHIMES & ORFF ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR: CRAIG HURLEY 53 53
8:00PM Senua de Dende……………………………………………………………….Ghanian Folk Song Lift High Every Voice………………………............……………......J.S. Bach, arr. Hal H. Hopson Bee! I’m Expecting You!………….…………………..………………………….Emma Lou Diemer The Rain She Has a Silver Broom……………………...………………………Richard E. Mckee
Ford Tone-Chime Ensemble
Good King Wenceslas…..………………………....……………………………arr. John A. Benke America, the Beautiful………………........…...…Samuel A. Ward, arr. Valerie W. Stephenson
Ford Orff Ensemble Clave…………………………….………………………………..............…………….Walt Hampton Party Time…………..………………………………………….........……………….......Craig Hurley
Ford Chorus
Three Quotes by Mark Twain………………………………………...........…......Andrea Ramsey Cip Cip Cücælærim…………....….Azerbaijan Folk Song, arr. Mary Goetze & Jay Fern Boogie Woogie…………………………......………………………………..........…………Ken Berg
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Ford Elementary, located in Acworth, GA, is proud to have 3 music ensembles comprised of 4th and 5th grade students. Ensembles meet once a week before or after school. They regularly perform around the Acworth community, often in collaboration with other area school ensembles.
ROOMS 200-202
DIRECTOR: BRION KENNEDY
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ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL ADVANCED GUITAR ENSEMBLE
The St. Pius X Advanced Guitar Ensemble is one of the premier guitar ensembles in the state of Georgia. Started in 1996, and consisting of beginner, intermediate, and advanced classes, the St. Pius X guitar program promotes the study of classical repertoire, as well as rock, pop, and jazz. Under the direction of Brion Kennedy, the ensemble has performed at a variety of venues in and around Georgia, such as Alliance Theater and Reinhardt University, and has been featured on GPTV. The Advanced Guitar Ensemble will be performing a program consisting of college-level guitar repertoire, and will showcase works for both large and small ensembles. Eine Kleine Nachtmusik…………………....Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, arr. Andrew Forrest Raindrops…………………………….................…………..................................………..Erik Herndon Palladio……………………………..................................................………………………Karl Jenkins Banana Boat Song…………………………................………..Haitian Folksong, arr. Alan Hirsh Super Mario Bros. Medley……………….........................……..Koji Kondo, arr. Brion Kennedy Bohemian Rhapsody……………………............Freddie Mercury, arr. California Guitar Trio
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SEQUOYAH HIGH SCHOOL SINGERS WOMEN 55 55
DIRECTOR: JOSH MARKHAM
8:30PM Adam Lay Ybounden....................................................................................................Matthew Larkin Sing a New Song......................................................................................................Michael Mendoza Suscepit Israel (from Magnificat)..........................................................................................J.S. Bach Vus Vet Zayn...................................................................................................Anonymous, arr. Hatfield Songs for The Journey Two Selections from The Sacred Harp I’m On My Journey Home...........................................................................................Sarah Lancaster Wayfaring Stranger....................................................................................................................John Dye Nine Hundred Miles...........................................................................................Traditional, arr. Silvey Love the Way You Lie Mash-Up................................................................................Tsui, arr. Gussin
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The Sequoyah Singers Women are the most advanced choral ensemble at Sequoyah High School, located in Canton, Georgia in Cherokee County. The choral program at Sequoyah consists of five curricular choirs and one extra-curricular vocal ensemble. The Singers Women are all members of the mixed ensemble which rehearses with the Singers Men outside of the regular school day. Many students come into the choral program with no previous choral or vocal experience. The Sequoyah Singers Women have received straight superior ratings at LGPE in performance and sight-reading each year under Mr. Markham’s direction.
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REINHARDT UNIVERSITY WIND ENSEMBLE
The Reinhardt University band program began full time operation under the current director in August of 2005 with thirteen college students at the first rehearsal of the Reinhardt Winds. Today the program consists of an eighty-five member Symphonic Winds, a fifty-eight member Wind Ensemble, the newly formed “Screaming Eagle Marching Band,” and the University Jazz Band. The majority of students in the Symphonic Band and the Wind Ensemble are Music Education and Music Performance majors. The Reinhardt College Music Department became the Reinhardt University School of Music in 2009, and the Reinhardt University School of Performing Arts in 2013. The last decade has seen the number of music majors at Reinhardt grow from seventeen to more than one hundred sixty-five. The student population of the University is slightly over 1400. The bands of Reinhardt present numerous concerts each year for the university, the community and for professional conferences and activities. This year (201314) the ensembles will present eleven concerts for campus and area events. One of the highlights of the concert season for the bands is the annual Christmas Concert series, which has experienced tremendous growth in recent years. Through popular demand and community involvement, the threenight series of programs featuring all the major performing ensembles of the university grew from three shows five years ago to four shows, and then two years ago the event was expanded to five shows in four days. Each concert is performed to a “sold out” house, and there always are extensive waiting lists for tickets. The shared vision of the Reinhardt University band program is that of preparing future music teachers who are committed to the art form of music and are dedicated to the profession of music making and music teaching. The smaller student population of Reinhardt University permits, and encourages, faculty to work more closely and personally with students of a chosen major, thereby giving students a better opportunity for developing musical, academic and social skills needed to become successful in the teaching profession. Danse Diabolique……………..................……….Joseph Hellmesberger, arr. Tohru Takahashi Danzon No. 2………………….........……….......……………Arturo Marquez, arr. Oliver Nickel The Willows of Winter………………………………..........................……………………..B.J. Brooks Conducted by Christopher Lawhorne Reinhardt University Music Education Graduate Conducting/Composition Graduate Student – University of Texas El Paso
The Minnesota March………………....…………….John Philip Sousa, ed. Frederick Fennell Conducted by Rob Opitz Director of Athletic Bands, Reinhardt University
Three American Hymns.……….….......................……………………………………Luigi Zaninelli I. His Eye is on the Sparrow II. Amazing Grace III. Shall We Gather at the River
Alison Holmes Adams, Soprano Soloist Conducted by Thomas V. Fraschillo Director of Bands Emeritus, University of Southern Mississippi
O Magnum Mysterium...…………………...............Morten Lauridsen, arr. H. Robert Reynolds Give Us This Day…………………………..................................…………………..David Maslanka II. Very Fast
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NORTH FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL CHAMBER SINGERS 57 57
DIRECTOR: GENE SEESE
9:00PM Chariots………………………..............………………………………………...Peter Louis van Dijk Lux Aurumque………………………………………....................…..………………….Eric Whitacre I Am Not Yours…………….………………………………….........…………………….David Dikau Mrs. Donna Bailey, Piano
Let There Be Light…………………………..…………………........................……Craig Courtney As Long Ago from Three Rossetti Lyrics………………………................…Daniel E. Gawthrop Somewhere……..................………...……….L. Bernstein & S. Sondheim, arr. Robert Edgerton Let Everything That Hath Breath…………………………..............................………Jeffery Ames Mrs. Donna Bailey, Piano Mr. Michael Abreu, Bass
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The NFHS Chamber Singers is the premier select mixed chorus for students in grades 9-12 at North Forsyth. Entry for this chorus is by audition only and highly competitive. It is one of four choirs offered at NFHS. Students selected to this ensemble are frequent participants in Honor and All State Choruses, as well as the Governor’s Honors Program and Solo & Ensemble events. The Chamber Singers are dedicated to performing the most challenging literature for mixed ensembles. The Chamber Singers consistently receive Superior ratings & Outstanding in Class Awards at LGPE, regional and national festivals. The Chamber Singers will present the third in a series of our Bi-Annual Masterwork Concert Series in the fall of 2014. Selections will include contemporary works featuring Randol Bass’ “Gloria” & the Georgia premier of Raymond Torres-Santos’ “Requiem”. Previous Masterworks have included Gabriel Faure’s “Requiem” (2010) and Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria” (2012). Select members of this chorale also performed John Rutter’s “Mass for the Children” at Carnegie Hall under Mr. Rutter’s direction, at the inaugural “Sunshine Processional” at Disney World under the direction of Dr. Anton Armstrong and most recently Disney’s Candlelight Processional. The Chamber Singers are always in demand to perform at various events & venues throughout the greater Atlanta Metro area.
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GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SOUTHERN CHORALE
JANUARY 29
9:30PM
DIRECTOR: DR. SHANNON JEFFREYS
Southern Chorale is the premiere choral ensemble of Georgia Southern University and is directed by Dr. Shannon Jeffreys, Assistant Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities. Southern Chorale’s membership draws from the most talented vocal students to provide a professional foundation for performance and choral music education majors and a meaningful musical experience for those University students who wish to continue to sing in an elite ensemble. The ensemble performs literature from all styles and periods with an emphasis on a cappella repertoire and masterworks with orchestra. In addition to numerous campus and community performances, Southern Chorale has appeared at conferences of the American Choral Directors Association and the National Association for Music Education. Under Dr. Jeffreys’ direction, the chorale won significant prizes in the Anton Bruckner International Choral Competition in Linz, Austria in 2013 and months later earned the highest score given in Sing ‘N’ Joy International Competition and Festival, winning the Spiritual Category. Exsultate.......................................................................................................arr. Brian Edward Galante O Magnum Mysterium....................................................................................Tomás Luis de Victoria O Lux Beata Trinitas........................................................................................................Ko Matsushita Nada Te Turbe..................................................................................................................Jake Runestad Zach Futch and David Hopkins, Soloists
He’s Got the Whole World.................................................................................arr. Raymond Liebau
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EAST HALL HIGH SCHOOL WIND SYMPHONY DIRECTOR: J. CRAIG CANTRELL 59 59
8:45AM Panhandle Prelude…………..............………..…………………………………………Jack Stamp Lincolnshire Posy……………………..…………..............………………………Percy A. Grainger I. Lisbon II. Horkstow Grange V. Lord Melbourne VI. The Lost Lady founnd
Carnival of Venice……………………………………………………...…........………Del Staigers Dr. Doug Lindsey, Trumpet Soloist
Valdres………………………………………………………………...............…..Johannes Hanssen Geoffrey Lonberger, conductor
Imperfect Cadence for a Life Well Led……….................…………..……………Brett Bawcum *commissioned and dedicated in memory to Mr. Ronald J. Evans Mercer Crook, conductor
The Viking……………………………………………………..................……………………Karl King Vicki Pinson, conductor
Incantation and Dance…………………………..........................…..……..John Barnes Chance
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East Hall High School is located just outside Gainesville, Georgia, in northeastern Hall County, about 60 miles just northeast of Atlanta. East Hall High School is the smallest of seven high schools in Hall County with approximately 990 students in grades 9-12. However, being the smallest of the high schools has not been a disadvantage as the East Hall High School Band has been the standard bearer for high school bands of Hall County. Averaging nearly 20% participation of the student body in the band program, the East Hall High School Band has won innumerable superior ratings and has performed in some of the nation’s most prestigious events. The East Hall High Viking Marching Band has routinely received superior ratings in marching festivals and competitions. On two different occasions the band has won 1st place in the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade. In 2007, the Viking Band won “Best In Class” in the Cotton Bowl Parade in Dallas, Texas. Most recently, the Viking Band placed 1st in Open Class competition and received the Gene Shadburn Salute to Marching Band at the 2013 Lake Lanier Tournament of Bands. In addition to winning placements and ratings at all marching contests, the Viking Marching Band has performed in the Tournament of Roses Parade, the Cotton Bowl Parade, the Orange Bowl Halftime and Parade Performances, the Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day Parade, the Nations Day Parade in New York City, the Macy’s Holiday Parade in Orlando, Florida, the Outback Bowl Halftime Performance and Parade, the Macy’s Egleston Christmas Parade, and the King Orange Jamboree Parade. The Viking Band has also performed halftime shows for the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Braves and performed several times at Walt Disney World. In addition, the East Hall High School Band was proclaimed “Ambassadors of Good Will” from the state of Georgia by Governor Joe Frank Harris. The marching band is divided into three concert organizations and all are entered in concert festival (LGPE) each year sponsored by the Georgia Music Educators Association. Since 1971, the East Hall Concert Bands have made 71 superior ratings and 9 excellent ratings in concert festival. Additionally, the East Hall Bands performed at such prestigious events as the Georgia Music Educators In-Service Conference, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Annual Conference, the University of Georgia’s January Music Festival, and the Southeastern United States Band Clinic (SEUS) at Troy University. Most recently, the East Hall Wind Symphony performed and received rave reviews at the 2014 Kennesaw State University Concert Band Invitational.
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HILLGROVE HIGH SCHOOL MASTERY ORCHESTRA
JANUARY 30
11:15AM
DIRECTOR: DAVID R. DOKE
Hillgrove High School was opened in 2006 and is a part of the Cobb County School District. During the past eight years, the Hillgrove Orchestra Program has established a tradition of excellence, consistently earning “Superior� ratings at the GMEA LGPE every year. In 2008 Hillgrove performed at the Heritage Festival in Williamsburg, Virginia, receiving the top score and the Outstanding Orchestra Award. In 2010 Hillgrove performed at the GMEA State Conference in Savannah. The following year, Hillgrove performed at the Heritage Invitational National Band and Orchestra Festival at Carnegie Hall in New York. In 2012 Hillgrove performed at the Heritage Festival of Gold at Orchestra Hall in Chicago, and in 2013 Hillgrove received the highest score at the National Band and Orchestra Festival at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC. This year Hillgrove will again perform at the National Band and Orchestra Festival at Carnegie Hall. Students in the Hillgrove Orchestra Program regularly perform in the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, the Georgia Youth Symphony, the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra, All-State and District Honor Orchestra. The success of the Hillgrove Orchestra Program is due in large part to the support of the Cobb County School District, Fine Arts Supervisor Christopher Ferrell, the Hillgrove administration, and the outstanding feeder programs at Lovinggood Middle School, under the direction of Barbera Secrist, and Lost Mountain Middle School, under the direction of Linda Stephens. Fanfare for the Common Man.......................................................Aaron Copland, arr. Longfield Visions and Miracles....................................................................................Christopher Theofanidis I. All joy wills eternity
October...................................................................................................Eric Whitacre. arr. Lavender Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216...................................................................W. A. Mozart I. Allegro Dr. Michael Heald, Violin
Under the Rug......................................................................................................................John Mackey Mr. Patrick M. Erwin, Conductor
Chamber Symphony, Op. 118a.........................................................................Dmitri Shostakovich I. Andante II. Allegretto furioso
Blackberry Blossom...................................................................Traditional, arr. Gary Gackstatter
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MABRY MIDDLE SCHOOL 7TH & 8TH GRADE SYMPHONIC BAND 61 61
DIRECTOR: JILL BARNOCKI
2:15PM March of the Trolls……………………………....………………..Edvard Grieg, arr. Brian Beck Morning Mist……………………………..………………………………...………..Robert Sheldon Christopher Ferrell, Guest Conductor
Imperial March………………………………………...…….…….Karl L. King, arr. Gene Milford Alfred Watkins, Guest Conductor
Blues For A Killed Kat………………………....................……..Jack End, ed. Frederick Fennell Dr. Tom Gibson & Kevin Lyons, Soloists
Themes From “Green Bushes”……………................………..Percy Grainger, arr Larry Daehn
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Mabry Middle School is located in Marietta, Georgia. The Mabry Band Program consists of 383 band students in grades 6-8 under the direction of Jill Barnocki and Kimberly Snyder. Bands in the 7th & 8th Grades are divided into Symphonic Band and Intermediate Band that are determined by individual auditions. Mabry Band students consistently earn positions in the GMEA District 12 Honor Band and the GMEA All-State Bands. The Mabry Symphonic Band has previously performed at UGA Mid-Fest (2012, 2009), Georgia Music Educator’s In-Service Conference (2011), College Band Directors National Association/ National Band Association Southern Conference (2012) and the Southeastern United State Bands Clinic at Troy University (2011).
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FOUR HANDS WINNERS RECITAL Jessica Tang and Skyler Feng Bercuse, Op. 56, No. 1.........................................................................................................Gabriel Faure Ping Xu, Teacher Andrew Wang and Dylan So Spanish Dance, Op. 12, No. 3.................................................................................Robert Muszkowski Ping Xu, Teacher Grace Xu and Nicholas Hong Sonata No. 4, I. Allegro assai.........................................................................................Muzio Clementi Ping Xu, Teacher Tigerwin Yang and Kevin Tao Sonata for Piano Four Hands, I,II,III..............................................................................Francis Poulenc Ping Xu, Teacher Jennifer Zou and Connie Xiao Rite of Spring, I. Introduction, II. Augers of Spring...................................................Igor Stravinsky Lois Finlay, Teacher Tristin Nguyen, Ji SeokChoi, Tho Van Das Dreyblatt.................................................................................................Wilheim Friedich Ernst Bach Clara Park, Teacher Charles Li and Sophie Li Waltz from Sleeping Beauty, Op. 66, No. 2....................Tchaikovsky, arr. Sergei Rachmaninoff Clara Park, Teacher
Room 100
FOUR HANDS MASTER CLASS CLINICIAN: DR. GEOFFREY HAYDON
JANUARY 30
Grace Yu and Michelle Wang Sonata in B-flat Major, K 358, I. Allegro............................................Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Ping Xu, Teacher Lauren Chen and LinseyChen Slavonic Dance in B-flat minor, Op. 72, No. 5..........................................................Antonin Dvorak Jonathan Klein, Teacher Jennifer Wei and Sabrina Ang Slavonic Dance, Op. 72, No. 10....................................................................................Antonin Dvorak Suzanne Woodrum, Teacher Harsha Sridhar and Noah Andrews Valse, Op. 11, No. 4.................................................................................................Sergei Rachmaninoff Lois Finlay, Teacher
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CREEKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL HONOR ORCHESTRA
JANUARY 30
7:00PM
DIRECTORS: RYAN ROBERTSON, GREGORY PRITCHARD AND MICHELLE RAGAN
The Creekland Honor Orchestra has existed as a string orchestra since the inception of Creekland Middle School itself in 1996. During that inaugural year, the group performed as a featured ensemble at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago under the direction of Ken Billups and Terry Shade. Other previous directors include Linda Pinner, Kim Craft, Bo Na, and Na Seo. Currently with almost 600 string students in the orchestra program, Creekland has a long tradition of Superior ratings from Georgia Music Educators Association Large Group Performance Evaluations as well as several other festivals throughout the region. The Creekland Honor Orchestra has performed twice at the GMEA In-Service Conference, most recently in 2011. In August 2012, current directors Gregory Pritchard and Ryan Robertson reorganized the group by permanently adding woodwinds, brass, and percussion students as regular members. In 2013 Creekland added Michelle Ragan as their third orchestra director. In the short two years since the group became a full orchestra, the CMS Honor Orchestra has received straight Superior ratings from the GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluations in 2013 and 2014. They also received straight Superior ratings and a First Place prize at the Music in the Parks competition in 2013. 2015 marks the first GMEA In-Service Conference performance of the Creekland Honor Orchestra as a full orchestra with a program entitled “Contemporary Music for Middle School Full Orchestra.� Dark Adventure........................................................................................................................Ralph Ford into the Storm...................................................................................................................Robert W. Smith Lion City.....................................................................................................................Soon Hee Newbold Soon Hee Newbold, Guest Conductor
Warrior Legacy........................................................................................................Soon Hee Newbold Soon Hee Newbold, Guest Conductor
Land of the Rising Sun...........................................................................................................Mark Lortz Sakura, Sakura...................................................................................................................Keiko Yamada Medieval Legend.............................................................................................................Michael Story Pirate Legend...........................................Soon Hee Newbold, Orchestrated by Carl Rydlund Soon Hee Newbold, Guest Conductor
Room 100
SOLO WINNERS RECITAL
Emily Zhao Hungarian Rhapsody...............................Carl Kolling Mignonne, Op. 410 Anne Sun, Teacher
Anthony Zhang La Campanella..........................................Franz Liszt Anne Sun, Teacher
Jessie Zhu Nocturne in B-flat minor,..............Frederic Chopin Op. 9, No. 1 David Watkins, Teacher
Catherine Shih Etude Tableaux,......................Sergei Rachmaninoff Op. 39, No. 5 Elena Cholakova, Teacher Emily Guo Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11..................Franz Liszt Fred Hsiang, Teacher Yuy Hsiang La Campanella............................................Franz Liszt Fred Hsiang, Teacher Ivy Xue The Snow is Dancing......................Claude Debussy Fred Hsiang, Teacher Nicholas Hong Six Preludes,....................................Robert Muczynski Op. 6, Nos 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 Ping Xu, Teacher Grace Wei Italian Concerto,.............Johann Sebastian Bach BWV 971. I. Allegro animato Ping Xu, Teacher Joshua Li Italian Concerto,..............Johann Sebastian Bach BMV 971. III. Presto Ping Xu, Teacher
Judy Li Prelude in G Minor,.................Sergei Rachmaninoff Op. 23, No. 5 Lois Finlay, Teacher Jennifer Zou Humoresque......................Sergei Rachmaninoff Lois Finlay, Teacher Richard Pei Concert Etude, Op. 36...........Edward MacDowell Ping Xu, Teacher Laura Street Jeux d’eau............................................Maurice Ravel Nancy Elton, Teacher Dain Song Capriccio in F-sharp minor,.......Johannes Brahms Op. 76, No. 1 Lois Finlay, Teacher Catherine Xiu Sonata No. 1,................................Alberto Ginastera I. Allegro Marcato Ping Xu, Teacher Alex Claussen Paraphrase On Rigoietto........................Franz Liszt Geoffrey Haydon, Teacher Derek Vann Sonata No. 15 in D Major,......................Beethoven Op. 28. ‘Pastorale’, III. Scherzo, IV. Rondo Sergio Gallo, Teacher
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Kevin Chen Sonata No. 2,....................................Sergei Prokofiev in D minor, Op. 14 IV. Vivace Anne Sun, Teacher
Elynna Chang Hungarian Rhapsody.................................Franz Liszt Anne Sun, Teacher
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Benjamin Chin Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11..................Franz Liszt Anne Sun, Teacher
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Charles Li The Cat and the Mouse..............Aaron Copeland Clara Park, Teacher
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WOODWARD ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL TREBLE CHOIR 67 67
DIRECTOR: SUZANNE WOODRUFF
7:30PM JANUARY 30
The Treble Choir is an auditioned group of 7th and 8th grade girls. The group meets daily and rehearses as part of the school day. The Treble Choir consistently earns Superior ratings at GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluation in performance and sight-reading. In addition, the Treble Choir received Superior ratings at Festival Disney and won the Gold Award. The Land of Beyond...........................................................................................R. Service/R. Dilworth La Violette..................................................................................Acadian Folk Song/arr. S. Brumfield O Nata Lux..................................................................................................................................P. Drennan Old Joe Clark...........................................................................American Folk Song/arr. M. Goetze Bonse Aba...................................................................................................................................V. Johnson The Rainbow...................................................................................................................................D. Childs Shady Grove................................................................................Appalachian Folk Song/arr. Hugh A Wink and a Smile.............................................................M. Shaiman, R. McLean/arr. S. Zegree
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TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
DIRECTORS: PAULA WILLIAMS AND PATRICK WRIGHT
JANUARY 30
7:30PM
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HIGH MEADOWS SCHOOL MUSIC ENSEMBLE
The High Meadows Music Ensemble is an extra-curricular, performance-based group created for students that want to take their music making to the next level. Highly motivated fourth and fifth graders meet twice weekly before school to learn numerous instrumental selections that are eventually woven into a theme-based musical production. Children bring their talent and ideas to the ensemble and, together with Directors Paula Williams and Patrick Wright, work to design and create a performance that’s entertaining and inspirational for both performers and audience. What’s Next?
A variety of original music and arrangements.
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LUTHER ENLOE / KNEPP & MILLER 69 69
7:30PM Introduction and Variations on a Theme of Mozart, Op. 9...............................Fernando Sor Tres Piezas Rioplatenses....................................................................................Maximo Diego Pujol
Don Julián Septiembre Rojo y Negro
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Leyenda, from Cantos de España, Op. 232...........................................................Isaac Albéniz
Dr. Richard Knepp received his Bachelor’s degree from Georgia College & State University and completed his Master’s degree at Georgia State University. He received his doctorate from the University of Georgia under the direction of acclaimed guitar instructor John Sutherland. Dr. Knepp has also performed in master classes with some of the worlds leading classical guitarists, including Scott Tenant, Antigoni Goni, and Pepe Romero. He was also selected to study and perform for Manuel Barrueco in his annual master class at the Peabody Conservatory, and with Christopher Parkening in his annual master class at Montana State University. As a performer, Dr. Knepp has presented recitals throughout the south and has been a featured artist during the annual North Georgia Guitar Summit and the University of Texas-Pan American Guitar Convention. He has also performed with ensembles such as the Atlanta Guitar Trio, the Macon Civic Chorale and the North Georgia Chamber Symphony. Dr. Leigh Miller received her B. M. degree from Lamar University (Beaumont, TX) and her M. M. and D. M. A. from The Ohio State University. Her primary teachers have included James M. Pyne and Kim Ellis. She performed as a soloist on the PRISM concert during the 2013 GMEA conference. Other solo performances include the Society of Composers, Inc. Region VI conference (2012), a guest recital at Eastern New Mexico University (2012), and a solo performance with the Toccoa Symphony Orchestra (2013). First Arabesque from “Deux Arabesque”.................Claude Debussy, arr. Laurindo Almeida Sonate für Klarinette und Gitarre in d-Moll....................................................Ferdinand Rebay I. Allegro molto moderato II. Thema und Variationen III. Tanz-Rondo
Histoire du Tango...........................................................................................................Astor Piazzolla II. Café – 1930 III. Nightclub – 1960
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MILTON HIGH SCHOOL WIND ENSEMBLE
JANUARY 30
8:00PM
DIRECTOR: CHRISTOPHER SHUMICK
Founded in the fall of 2000, the MHS Wind Ensemble is the top performing wind band at Milton High School. Nearly half of the group was selected to last year’s GMEA District V honor band, and students also consistently earn membership into the GMEA all-state band, AYWS, EYSO, MAYWE and other honor groups in the metropolitan Atlanta area. Previous invitational performances for the ensemble include the University of Southern Mississippi (2002, 2005), the Southeastern United States Band Clinic (2003), The University of South Carolina Band Clinic (2003, 2007), the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival (2004), the GMEA In-service conference (2004), the MENC national conference (2006), Columbus State University (2010), the University of Georgia (2003, 2007, 2011), the University of Alabama (2012), and the Georgia State University Bands of Distinction Clinic (2014). Selections from “Die Fledermaus......................................................Johann Strauss II, arr. Suzuki Cotten’s Country.....................................................................................................Christopher Tucker Concerto for Marimba, Mvt. 1- “Saudação”...........................Ney Rousaro, arr. McCutchen Brandon Kunka, soloist
Fantasy in French..................................................................................................................Julie Giroux Concerto for Bass Trombone, Mvt. 1 - “Paradise Utopia”.................................Chris Brubeck Lee Watts, soloist
Symphony No. 2, Mvt. III - ”Apollo Unleashed”.........................................................Frank Ticheli Whip and Spur.............................................................................................Thomas Allen, arr. Cramer
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JOHN S. DAVIDSON FINE ARTS SCHOOL CHORALE 73
DIRECTOR: DR. TIMOTHY M. POWELL
8:00PM JANUARY 30 The Davidson Chorale, the premiere choir at the John S. Davidson Fine Arts School, performs regularly at prestigious events and venues in their home state of Georgia, across the nation, and internationally. Maintaining a long history of impressive accolades, under the direction of Dr. Timothy M. Powell, the Chorale has received invitations to perform at the Georgia Music Educators Association Conference in 2010 and 2012. In 2010, the Chorale received an exclusive invitation to sing for Easter Sunday services at the historic St. Thomaskirche in Leipzig, Germany, the home church of J. S. Bach. The choir followed up this honor with a world-premiere performance at Lincoln Center in NYC in 2011, and an invitation in 2012 to appear at Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, home of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and a performance in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican in 2013. In 2014 they were honored with an invitation to perform at the American Choral Directors Association Southern Division Convention in Jacksonville, FL and travelled to Lincoln Center to premiere Saint George and the Dragon, a collaboration between lyricist Charles Anthony Silvestri and Dr. Powell. They are the 2012 Winners of the American Prize in Choral Performance. All That Hath Life and Breath Praise Ye the Lord……………………….........Renee Clausen Is Any Afflicted………………………………………………………………………..William Billings Blagoslovi Dushe Moya (Bless the Lord, O My Soul).........…Dobri Hristov; ed. T.M. Powell Lobet den Herrn, BWV 230……………………………………………..Johann Sebastian Bach How Can I Keep From Singing………………………………………......……………Taylor Davis Let Everything That Hath Breath…………………………….........…………………Jeffrey Ames
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REINHARDT UNIVERSITY CHAMBER SINGERS
JANUARY 30
8:30PM
DIRECTOR: DR. MARTHA SHAW
The Reinhardt University Chamber Singers is the select choral ensemble of the School of Performing Arts. Membership is selected from the student body, and includes vocal and instrumental majors. The Chambers Singers was formed in the fall of 2012, and performs as part of the university performing arts series and in churches throughout Georgia. Laetentur Coeli...............................................................................................................William Mathias from Rex Gloriae
Jesu Dulcis Memoria.....................................................................................Thomas Luis de Victoria Lobet den Herrn, alle Heiden................................................................... Johann Sebastian Bach Ein kleiner, hübscher Vogel......................................................................................Johannes Brahms
from Liebeslieder Walzer. Op. 52
Soneto de la Noche.................................................................................................Morten Lauridsen Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel................................................................................arr. Moses Hogan
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COBB WIND SYMPHONY 75
DIRECTOR: ALFRED L. WATKINS
9:00PM Portrait of a City, mvt 1, “Skyline”.........................…………………….....................Phillip Sparke Festival Variations.........................................................................................................Claude T. Smith Song for Lyndsay............................................................................................................Andrew Boysen Robert J. Cowles, conducting
Symphony No. 3, mvt 1........................................................................................................Alfred Reed Sheltering Sky.......................................................................................................................John Mackey Dr. Sue Samuels, guest conducting
Chimes of Liberty March..............................................................................Edwin Franko Goldman Timothy Adams, Sr., guest conducting
Tico-Tico.....................................................................................................................................Abreu/Iwai
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Formed in September 1999, the Cobb Wind Symphony is comprised of adult musicians from all over the Atlanta area. The group is under the batons of Co-Founding members, Alfred L. Watkins, retired Director of Bands at Lassiter High School and Robert J. Cowles, former Director of Bands at Walton High School. CWS was created to provide a musical outlet for musicians of Cobb County and the Atlanta area and to further the development of band music. Members benefit from the positive musical experiences brought about by music making in the spirit of camaraderie, and from the opportunity to serve the community through a lifelong love of music with concerts in local schools and outdoor venues. The band rehearses twice a month on Sundays at Lassiter High School in Marietta and perform three major concerts per year in the Lassiter Concert Hall. The group has grown from its initial 77 members to over 100, and includes musicians from all professions including current and former high, college and military band directors, private teachers, education, medicine, law, engineering, management and technology. The charter members include many Lassiter High School Band alumni and past students of Co-Founder Alfred Watkins. The Cobb Wind Symphony has performed: GMEA In-Service Conference - 2005, 2007, 2010 and 2015; Midwest Clinic - 2004 and 2011; NBA/CBDNA Conventions - 2006 and 2008; University of Georgia’s JanFest – 2010. The annual concert schedule includes a Veteran’s Day Concert, Holiday Concert, Winter Concert and Children’s Concert. In 2009, the Cobb Wind Symphony earned the prestigious Sudler Silver Scroll Award, which recognizes community bands that demonstrated particularly high standards of excellence in concert activities over a period of several years, and played a significant and leading role in the cultural and musical environment in their respective communities. Previous guest conductors and soloists include Harry Begian, Mark Camphouse, John N. Culvahouse, David Holsinger, Richard Clary, Andrew Cole, Ben Dubose, Michelle Richard, Otis Murphy, Chris Martin, Colin Williams, Cecil Welch and the late Fred Mills. For several years, Dr. Andrea Strauss, conductor the Tara Winds, was a former clarinetist and assistant conductor of the Cobb Wind Symphony.
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ALL COLLEGE CHORUS
JANUARY 30
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CONDUCTOR: DR. AMANDA QUIST
As a member of the Westminster Choir College faculty, Dr. Amanda Quist conducts the Chapel Choir, Westminster Kantorei, and teaches conducting. During her work with the Westminster Symphonic Choir, she collaborated with artists Alan Gilbert and the New York Philharmonic, Simon Rattle and the Berlin Philharmonic, and composers Ola Gjeilo and Tarik O’Regan. Dr. Quist recently served as chorus master for the North American premier of the opera Matsukaze for Spoleto Festival USA and Lincoln Center. Dr. Quist is director of the Westminster Vocal Institute, and was previously Director of Choral Activities at San José State University. Dr. Quist earned her DMA in Choral Conducting from the University of North Texas, and has received numerous awards as a teacher and conductor. These include the prestigious James Mulholland National Choral Fellowship, the Texas Choral Directors Association Professional Scholarship and the Audrey Davidson Early Music Award. She has held positions on the faculties of Western Michigan University, Michigan State University, and the University of North Texas. Her research focus is voice science and pedagogy in the choral setting. An active adjudicator and clinician, Dr. Quist regularly conducts honor choirs and presents at music conferences. Upcoming guest appearances include the ACDA Southwestern Division SSAA Honor Choir, the Southern California Vocal Association Honor Choir, and the New York ACDA Honor Choir. Dr. Quist serves as the National ACDA R&S Chair for Youth and Student Activities. Veni, Sancte Spiritus, KV 47..............................................................................................W.A. Mozart The Evening Primrose...................................................................................................Benjamin Britten Lord For Thy Tender Mercy’s Sake..........................................................................Richard Farrant Veniki.......................................................................................................................arr. Feodosy Rubtsov A Boy and a Girl.................................................................................................................Eric Whitacre Ride in the Chariot...................................................................................................Brandon Waddles
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DIRECTORS: LINDA STEPHENS AND CHRISTOPHER THIBDEAU
8:45AM Across the Wind...................................................................................................................Doug Spata The Legend of Duffy’s Cut...................................................................................................Bob Phillips Percussion, Paul DeMerritt
Danza Latina...................................................................................................................Brian Balmages Violin Soloist – John Irrera Percussion – Paul DeMerritt, Suzanne Tingle, Brittany Mori, and David Metrio Piano – Jay Champion
Green Onions.............................................Jones, Cropper, Jackson, and Steinburg/Longfield Guest Conductor – Allen Ward Percussion – Paul DeMerritt Electric Keyboard – Jay Champion
Zydeco Two-Step.................................................................................................................Doug Spata Percussion – Paul DeMerritt and David Metrio
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The orchestra program at Lost Mountain Middle School has been in existence since the opening of the school in 1992 and boasts over 300 members in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. The program offers orchestral instruction for beginning, intermediate, and advanced performers. The course is taught on a daily basis throughout the school year. The program is also enhanced by before school programs – the violin and cello choirs, advanced chamber ensembles, and an electric bass class. These groups meet once a week and perform for community outreach programs. The orchestras have received numerous awards. The eighth grade orchestra has performed at the G.M.E.A. conference in 2011. The seventh and eighth grade orchestras have received consecutive Superior ratings at the Cobb County Middle School Large Group Festival in both performance and sight-reading. They have also been accepted to perform for Walt Disney World’s Magic Music Days for the past eleven years. The seventh and eighth grade orchestras have also performed at the State Capitol with Governor Sunny Perdue conducting! The eighth grade orchestra has also performed Atlanta Braves games. We have had numerous students receive Superior ratings at Solo and Ensemble Festival, place into the Cobb County Middle School Honors Orchestra, and G.M.E.A. All-State orchestra. Lost Mountain Middle, a Cobb County School, is located in Kennesaw and opened in 1992. The principal is Mrs. Candace Wilkes. The Music Department at Lost Mountain Middle School is the home to over 800 band, chorus, and orchestra students. The bands are under the direction of Suzanne Tingle and Brittany Mori. The choruses are directed by Jay Champion. Our music department chairperson is Theresa Bennett. The LMMS band, chorus, and orchestra have earned recognition as being among the best in the state of Georgia, regularly scoring superior ratings at large group performance evaluations and being invited to perform. Current and former members of the music department have played and sung in Allstate ensembles and community ensembles in the metro-Atlanta area. Lost Mountain inherits wonderful music students from Larry Drawdy at Vaughn Elementary, Cindy Morrison at Due West Elementary, and Judy Beale at Ford Elementary. Lost Mountain currently feeds Harrison High School, orchestra director Angela Baddock, Hillgrove High School, orchestra director, David Doke, and McEachern High School, orchestra director, Dr. Tim Mooney.
OGLETHORPE THEATER
DIRECTOR: JOHN DAVID
JANUARY 31
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BERRY COLLEGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE
The Berry College Jazz Ensemble is renowned for its tight and energizing performances, outstanding soloists and talented student arrangers. Directed by John David, the ensemble performs music ranging from exciting new contemporary jazz works to swinging classics. Michelangelo....................................................................................Astor Piazzolla, arr. Fred Sturm Open Arms......................................................Journey, arr. Matt Lemmler and David Springfield Slo Funk.....................................................................................................................................Bob Mintzer Old Rugged Cross................George Bennard, arr. Tyrone Jackson and David Springfield Everything In Its Right Place............................................................Radiohead, arr. James Miley Bodysnatchers..........................................................................................Radiohead, arr. Fred Sturm The Chicken...............................................................................Alfred “Pee Wee” Ellis, arr. Kris Berg
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CONDUCTOR: DEAN SORENSON
11:15AM Bodysnatchers...................................................................................................................arr. Fred Sturm And Of.................................................................................................................................Dean Sorenson Ascending...................................................................................................................................Fred Sturm A Little Peace..............................................................................................................David Springfield All The Things You Are..............................................................................................arr. Brent Edstrom Veggie Came Home........................................................................................................Dean Sorenson
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Dean Sorenson (b. 1963) is Associate Professor and Director of Jazz Studies at the University of Minnesota as well as a prolific and highly sought-after composer, arranger, trombonist, educator, and clinician. He received his bachelor’s degree in trombone performance from the University of Minnesota and his master’s degree in jazz arranging and composition from the Eastman School of Music. Mr. Sorenson’s most recent publication is STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE FIRST JAZZ PERFORMANCE, a collection of jazz charts for elementary bands and jazz bands. He is the co-author of the STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE JAZZ ENSEMBLE METHOD and ADVANCED JAZZ ENSEMBLE METHOD, an innovative and comprehensive series for middle school and high school jazz ensembles. He is also the author of STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE JAZZ COMBO SESSION, and composer of numerous pieces for concert band and jazz ensemble published by the Neil A. Kjos Music Company. As an advocate of jazz education and the expansion of the repertoire, he continues to develop creative materials and methods to help students and teachers better understand the art form. An outstanding clinician, conductor, and soloist, he is frequently featured at festivals and conventions around the country and abroad. He also maintains a full schedule of concert and recording dates as a Yamaha performing artist. Mr. Sorenson has composed and arranged for numerous ensembles including the Glenn Miller Orchestra, the Airmen of Note, the United States Air Force Band, and the Minnesota Orchestra. He is active as a commissioned composer and arranger for jazz ensemble, concert band, and chamber ensembles, and has also written several sacred choral pieces.
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DIRECTOR: STANLEY ROBERTS
JANUARY 31
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ALL STATE READING CHORUS
Stanley L. Roberts is in his nineteenth year of teaching in the Townsend School of Music of Mercer University, where he is the Arthur Lowndes Rich Professor of Choral Conducting and Associate Dean. In this position, he conducts the Mercer Singers, the Mercer Women’s Chamber Choir, and the University Choir while teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in conducting, choral literature and techniques. Choirs under his direction have sung on numerous programs for the Georgia Music Educators Association, the Southern Division ACDA, and the Southern Division of MENC. With the Mercer Singers, he has completed six highly successful international tours of England and Wales (May 2000), Italy (2002), Austria & Czech Republic (2004), Germany, Poland, Slovakia, & Hungary (2006), Japan (2007), and Russia (2011). A passionate educator, Dr. Roberts was chosen as Mercer University’s Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year (2001), Professor of the Year (2004) by Mercer’s Student Government Association, and the Townsend School of Music Professor of the Year (2009, 2010, 2012). Highly regarded as a conductor and clinician he has conducted All-State Choirs, Honor Choirs, and Festival Choruses throughout the United States, England, and Europe, as well as workshops in universities, colleges, churches, and schools. In 2013, the PBS special, A Grand Mercer Christmas, was released with much acclaim. The program featured the Mercer Singers and the McDuffie Center for Strings under that baton of Dr. Roberts. An energetic member of the NAfME and ACDA, he has served in numerous leadership capacities for both organizations and is Past President for Georgia ACDA. Also active as a church musician for over 30 years, he is an editor of the hymnal Celebrating Grace (2010) and currently serves as Minister of Music at the First Baptist Church of Macon, Georgia—a position he has held for 22 years. In 1994 he became the founder of jubilate! -- a mass-choir experience for church youth choirs. Dr. Roberts is a proud alumnus of Mercer University (1984) and is married to performer/teacher Marie Jarriel Roberts (soprano).
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MIDDLE GRADES PIANO SOLO MASTER CLASS CLINICIAN: DR. DOUGLAS JURS Hannah Huang Gnomenreigen................................................................................................................................Franz Liszt Elena Cholakova, Teacher Chloe Chen Sonata, Op. 79, I..................................................................................................Ludwig Van Beethoven Anne Sun, Teacher Helen Bryant Prelude, Op. 32, No. 12..........................................................................................Sergei Rachmaninoff Alexander Wasserman, Teacher
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HIGH SCHOOL PIANO SOLO MASTER CLASS
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CLINICIAN: DR. LYLE INDERGAARD Ruby Lee Nocturne in B Major, Op. 9, No. 3...............................................................................Frederic Chopin Fred Hsiang, Teacher Tigerwin Yang Six Preludes, Op. 6, Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4, 6......................................................................Robert Muczynski Ping Xu, Teacher Richard Red Capriccio, Op. 2, No. 4.............................................................................................Ernst von Dohnanyi Fred Hsiang, Teacher Stephanie Niu Rhapsody in G minor, Op. 79, No. 2..........................................................................Johannes Brahms Lois Finlay, Teacher
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Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College - 621 www.abac.edu / www.abac.edu/music 2802 Moore Hwy. Tifton, GA 31793 229.391.4943 Music at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is a part of the School of Liberal Arts. ABAC offers both the Associate of Fine Arts degree in Music and the Associate of Arts degree in Music.
Academic Travel Services - 634
www.academictravel.com PO BOX 547 Henersonville, NC 28793 800.523.4293 Tired of the same old boring trips? Travel with Academic Travel Services and find out how easy it can be to take your group on a tailor-made tour planned just for you!
Alfred Music - 432/434
Art’s Music Shop, Inc. 415/417/419/421/514/516/518/520
www.artsmusicshop.com 3030 Eastern Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36116 334.271.2787 Servicing the musical needs of the Southeast since 1905; convention exhibit features an extensive stock of educational/instrumental music for today’s school bands.
Athena Music and Leadership Camp - 103 www.athenacamp.com 12238 Crestwood Court Fayetteville, GA 30215 678.910.0232 All Girls Band & Orchestra Camp. Middle & High School. Talented all-female faculty of music educators. Master classes, theory, conducting, leadership seminars, guest performances and recreation.
www.alfred.com 16320 Roscoe Blvd. Van Nuys, CA 91406 818.891.5999 Alfred Music, which is the leader in music education products since 1922, has more than 150,000 active publications including piano methods, original collections, pop arrangements, masterwork editions, and studio resources.
AWB Apparel - 506/508
All About Group Travel - 537
www.allaboutgrouptravel.com 322 W. Hornbeam Dr. Longwood, FL 32779 800.901.5458 With our experience, our buying power and our low overhead we offer the best in group travel at the lowest possible price. With an AAGT Rep on every trip, you are never alone. Call us for a free quote today!
www.bandfundamentals.com 3601 Dogwood Ln. SW Roanoke, VA 24015 540.354.2139 Band Fundamentals Books are a major asset in achieving goals in the young band program. The series offers thorough teaching material with lots of reinforcement of the concepts necessary for students to achieve strong reading skill.
Antigua Winds, Inc. - 106
Beethoven & Company - 627/629
www.antiguawinds.com 5806 La C San Antonio, TX 78218 210.661.6505 Antigua manufactures woodwind and brass wind musical instruments to meet the stringent demands of the music education and professional markets. Audition Antigua Vosi, PRO-One, Power Bells, and Antigua Backun instruments.
Armstrong State University - 311
finearts.armstrong.edu 11935 Abercorn St. Savannah, GA 31419 912.344.2556 Experience Savannah, visit Armstrong. Minutes from downtown, our picturesque campus and myriad musical opportunities provide students a world of inspiration. Enroll today to begin your music career.
www.awbapparel.com 206 Potomac Ct. Woodstock, GA 30188 404.405.3815 Providing music apparel to the local schools throughout the southeast.. Including all-states, districts bands and choirs, and marching competitions.
Band Fundamentals Books - 525
www.beethovenandcompany.com 1415 Timberlane Rd. Ste 210 Tallahassee, FL 32312 850.894.8700 Beethoven & Company, located in Tallahassee, FL is a unique and excellent music store specializing in print music for study, performance, and enjoyment. We have scores, books, educational materials, and gifts. We pride ourselves in wonderful customer service! Locally owned & operated since 1999.
Berry College - 320
www.berry.edu/music PO BOX 490309 Mount Berry, GA 30149 404.808.5958 The renowned music program at Berry College offers comprehensive degrees in music education, music business, and a B.A. in Music. Come visit our beautiful campus today!
EXHIBITORS CarlMCO.com - 129
Carowinds - 137
music.carowinds.com 14523 Carowinds Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28273 704.587.9073 Our much-anticipated Festival of Music provides band, orchestra, choral and show choir students a performance experience unlike any other! Directors and their ensembles have a special opportunity to perform and play in our unique on-site venues at Carowinds.
Charms Office Assistant - 309
www.charmsoffice.com/about 3001 Century Dr. Rowlett, TX 75088 214.556.1912 24/7 cloud-based management of your school music program – complete with email/text msgs,, inventory, library, financials, mobile apps, Personal Recording Studio, and more!
Chick Music - 737
www.chickmusic.net 240 West Clayton St. Athens, GA 30601 706.543.4348 Chick Music is a family owned music store, serving area musicians for 72 years. Located in downtown Athens, we offer complete band instrument repair, sales and rentals.
Clayton State University - 718
www.clayton.edu/vpa 2000 Clayton State Blvd. Morrow, GA 30260 678.466.4750 Clayton State University, Located in Morrow, Georgia and home of world-renowned Spivey Hall, offers the Bachelor of Music degree with concentrations in Music Performance and Music Education, and the Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. Our music program affords to students incredible opportunities for performance and personal attention by gifted faculty.
Columbus State University - 507/606
www.columbusstate.edu/Music 4225 University Ave. Columbus, GA 31909 706.649.7224 The Columbus State University’s Schwob School of Music, located in the stunning RiverCenter for the Performing Arts, is an internationally recognized center of excellence for study, performance and teaching.
Conn-Selmer, Inc. - 625/724
www.conn-selmer.com PO BOX 310 Elkhart, IN 46515 574.522.1675 Conn-Selmer, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and distributor of band and orchestral instruments for professional, amateur and student use.
Creative Group Tours, Inc. - 607/609
www.creativegrouptours.com PO BOX 7398 Athens, GA 30604 706.549.8881 Customized packaged group travel to any destination; performance tours, festivals, contests, cruises, cultural enlightenment. 25+ years of providing top quality arrangements at the best prices for music educators by music educators
Custom Fundraising Solutions - 535
www.customfundraisingsolutions.com 1940 Habersham Gate Dr. Cumming, GA 30041 678.549.7259 CFS has been helping schools raise funds since 2005. Recently passed the $10 million mark in money paid to school programs. No selling required and our turn key program is a one day event. Our record one day event earned a school $23,575 this year.
D’Addario & Company, Inc. - 813
www.daddario.com 595 Smith St. Farmingdale, NY 11735 631.439.3362 D’Addario & Company, Inc. is the world’s largest manufacturer of musical instrument accessories marketed under seven product divisions: D’Addario Fretted, D’Addario Orchestral, Evans Drumheads, Promark Drumsticks, Puresound, D’Addario Woodwinds, and D’Addario Planet Waves Accessories.
Darton State College - 329
2400 Gillionville Rd. Albany, GA 31707 229.317.6855 Program information and pamphlets on the courses and programs offered at Darton State College
DeMoulin Brothers & Company - 101/200
www.demoulin.com 1025 South 4th Street Greenville, IL 62246 800.228.8134 DeMoulin Brothers & Company – now in its 122nd year continues to serve the world’s quality apparel needs offering fulltime representation and complete uniform and accessory lines.
Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede - 529
www.dixiestampede.com PO BOX 58 Pigeon Forge, TN 37868 865.453.9473 Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede is the Most Fun Place to Eat! Enjoy a fabulous four-course feast while enjoying the most amazing entertainment and liveliest competition in the Smokies. An American celebration, a Smoky Mountain Heritage, A Family Tradition you won’t want to miss.
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www.carlmco.com 986 Cobblestone Dr. Orange Park, FL 32065 904.704.0747 CarlMCO is your School Music Superstore with music from virtually every publisher at the best discounts & with the best customer service. Shoppers at CarlMCO have saved over $20000. Register at our booth for a free conf giveaway!
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Draisen Edwards Music - 635/637
www.draisenedwardsmusic.com 2902 North Main St. Anderson, SC 29621 864.225.4667 A full service music store specializing in musical instrument sales, service, and rentals. Home of Draisen Edwards School of Music, a premier music instruction program in Marietta, GA and Anderson, SC.
Eastman Music Company - 426/428
www.eastmanmusiccompany.com 2158 Pomona Blvd. Pomona, CA 91768 800.789.2216 Eastman Music Company, parent company of Wm.S. Haynes Co. and S.E.Shires Co., proudly manufactures Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, Guitars, Mandolins, Reeds, Cases and Gig Bags.
Elizabeth Jean’s Pie Kits - 832
www.elizabethjeanspiekit.com 47765 Bellagio Dr. Northville, MI 48167 248.348.3800 Fundraising has never been so easy or so delicious! Our pie kits are super successful, because everyone loves pie! Stop by our booth and get your free kit to take home and try!
Encore Fundraising, Inc.
www.encorefundraising.biz 1325 Satellite Blvd. NW #802 Suwanee, GA 30024 770.363.0329 Encore Fundraising, Inc. “Fundraising Classics Deserving Applause” Celebrating our 24th year, Encore Fundraising represents NY Gourmet Cheesecakes, Cookie Dough, Pies, Pizza, Pretzels and more. Stop by for a taste test! Experience our delightfully fragrant - Heritage Candles. We look forward to working with you!
Encore! Band/Orchestra/Choir Camps - 429 www.encorebandcamp.com www.encoreorchestra.com www.encorechoircamp.com 155 Highland Park Dr. McDonough, GA 30252 678.643.7766 ENCORE! Camps have been providing a fun and educational summer camp experience to middle school band, orchestra, and choir students for over 25 years.
Festivals of Music/Music In The Parks - 333
www.festivalsofmusic.com 1784 West Schuylkill Rd. Douglassville, PA 19525 610.970.3746 One or two day adjudicated festivals for bands, choirs, and orchestras for grades K-12 at over 40 locations throughout the United States and Canada.
Florida Indian River Groves, Inc. - 217/316 www.floridaindianrivergroves.com PO BOX 2764 Vero Beach, FL 32961 772.492.0190 Florida’s Finest Fruit for Fundraising
Four Seasons Tours/Rock the Boat Cruises - 532 www.fourseasons-tours.com www.rocktheboat-cruises.com 1553 Boren Dr. Ocoee, FL 34761 800.421.4159 Four Seasons Tours is a full service student tour operator based in Orlando, FL since 1984, which coordinates performing arts group performances, festivals and workshops. Rock the Boat Cruises is our student group program which organizes performing arts group performances on Carnival Cruise Lines.
Fox Products Corporation - 235/327
www.foxproducts.com 6110 South State Rd. 5 South Whitley, IN 46787 260.723.4888 Located in South Whitley, Indiana, USA, Fox Products is a premier manufacturer of fine double reed instruments: Bassoon, Oboe, Contrabassoon and English Horn. We have a variety of models to satisfy all musicians from the promising young student to the most distinguished professional.
Fred J. Miller Inc. - 509
www.fjminc.com 8765 Washington Church Rd. Miamisburg, OH 45342 937.434.1121 Known for the breadth and diversity of its products and services, FJM supplies bands, corps and guards with a wide range of performance wear as well as digital flags, uniform accessories, equipment and summer clinic programs.
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - 116
www.frenchwoods.com 1917 72nd St. Brooklyn, NY 11204 347.813.0102 The French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts is a comprehensive performing arts summer camp located in the Upper Delaware Region of New York State. Campers can participate in a myriad of activities in additional to their musical pursuits.
Fruhauf Uniforms - 208/210
www.fruhauf.com 800 E. Gilbert Wichita, KS 67211 316.263.7500 Supporting music education with fine quality marching band and concert wear since 1910.
Fundraising with Simply Sheets - 639/738
www.simplysheets.net 9700 Old Abilene Ct. Mobile, AL 36695 251.454.0507 We are a bedsheet fundraising company. Our program has no upfront costs and no minimums. We offer your supporters a product they will use and love for years to come.
EXHIBITORS Gadsden Music Co. Inc. - 401
Gateway Music Festivals & Tours - 511
www.musicfestivals.com 530 West Broadway/PO BOX 1165 Monticello, MN 55362 763.295.4707 Always a personal touch, Gateway operates successful music tours throughout Europe, Costa Rica, Mexico, Japan, China, Canada and the United States including Hawaii.
Gemeinhardt Musical Instruments - 108
www.gemeinhardt.com 57882 SR 19 S Elkhart, IN 46517 574.295.5280 Proud makers of Gemeinhardt Flute, Piccolos, Clarinets, Saxophones and Roy Seaman Piccolos.
Georgia ACDA - 427 www.gaacda.org 1095 North Virinia Ave. Atlanta, GA 30306 678.595.1855
Georgia Marching Band Series - 536
PO BOX 242 Hazlehurst, GA 31539 478.552.4857 The GMBS consists of member festivals/contests that are held beginning in late September culminating with a championship round in early November that utilizes an improvement model fostering high standards of music education.
Georgia Regents University Department of Music - 726
www.gru.edu/colleges/pamplin/music/ 1120 15th St. Augusta, GA 30912 706.737.1453 The Music Program at Georgia Regents University’s Departmentof Music offers a B.A. degree with major in Music and B.M. degree with majors in Music Education and Performance.
Georgia Southern University School of Music - 526/528 www.georgiasouthern.edu/ Foy Music Building #3064 84 Georgia Ave. Statesboro, GA 30460 912.478.0195
Georgia State Univesity School of Music - 202/204
www.music.gsu.edu PO BOX 4097 Atlanta, GA 30302 404.413.5927 Located in the heart of Atlanta, the Georgia State School of Music offers one of the most comprehensive music programs in the Southeast, including studies in performance, composition, music management, music education, recording/technology, and jazz.
Georgia Tech School of Music - 126
www.music.gatech.edu 840 McMillan St. Atlanta, GA 30341 404.894.8951 The Georgia Tech School of Music strives to transform traditional academic and conservatory instruction and performance to an environment that combines innovative research and technology with the art of music.
Getzen Company, Inc.
www.getzen.com PO BOX 440 530 S. Hwy H Elkhorn, WI 53121 262.723.4221 The family owned Getzen Company celebrates 75 years of handcrafting quality brasswind instruments in Elkhorn, Wisconsin USA. The Getzen instruments are produced to meet the requirements of the beginning player as well as the distinguished professional musician. Getzen strives to provide quality instruments at competitive pricing. Stop by and see what’s new!
GIA Publications, Inc. - 701/703/705
www.giamusic.com 7404 S. Mason Ave. Chicago, IL 60638 708.496.3800 Publisher of innovative music education resources and choral music. Whether theory or practice, preschool or professional, instrumental or vocal, GIA’s resources represent the most advanced research and pedagogy in the field today, written by top music educators.
Good Gollys! - 626
www.goodgollys.com 8 Old Barn Road Savannah, GA 31419 855.334.2355 ext. 3 Good Gollys is a fundraising line based in Savannah, GA. We offer 15 gourmet food products to sell, each item costs you $2.50 and you sell them for $5.00 - 50% profit, all made in Georgia.
Great American Opportunities - 335/337
www.gafundraising.com 2451 Atrium Way Nashville, TN 37214 800.251.1542 Our innovative inustry-leading fundraising campaign choices include magazines, cookie dough, frozen treats, discount cards, confections, candy bars, and quality gift items.
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www.gadsdenmusic.com PO BOX 132 Gadsden, AL 35902 256.546.9381 Gadsden Music serves the south east with band and orchestra instruments, music and supplies. This year we celebrate our 44th year in business.
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Group Travel Consultants - 823
www.gogtc.com 5448 Hoffner Ave. Suite 301 Orlando, FL 32812 800.829.8841 We provide hign-end quality student group travel at reasonable and affordable package prices to all US destinations. Every group is unique and has special needs therefore every travel package we design is custom designed to each group.
Group Travel Network, Inc. - 306
410 North Dillard St. Winter Garden, FL 34787 407.347.5921 Specialists in student travel planning for performance groups. Become a part of the GTN Family and see what travel is all about!
Group Travel Odyssey - 733
Heritage Farms - 225
www.fundraising-center.com PO BOX 2235 Carrollton, GA 30112 770.448.5313 Tritan Tuff tumblers-double walled School mascot & College, cookie dough (regular & college teams) , popcorn kits, 2-year planners ,boxed chocolates, nuts, coffee and smoothie mixes, Fashion Accent scarves, candy bars, sour candy , Charms suckers, candles, discount cards and much more!
Huddletrip, School Travel Specialists - 124 www.huddletrip.com 100 S. Saunders Rd., Suite 150 Lake Forest, IL 60045 866.599.8747 ext. 803 Group Travel Planners: Specializing in Bands, Chorus, and Other School Trips
www.grouptravelodyssey.com 7081 Grand National Drive, Suite 109 Orlando, FL 32819 407.345.4899 Group Travel Odyssey (GTO), the world’s first group travel community, provides users with a one-stop shop for everything they need to complete their group trip itinerary, meeting the needs of group travel professionals as well as groups that book direct throughout the world.
It’s All Custom - 408/410
Group Travel Planners - 624
J.W. Pepper Atlanta - 201
www.grouptravelplanners.com 5750 Sabal Trace Drive, Unit 101 North Port, FL 34287 941.483.0407 Our goal is to offer the most economical pricing, while delivering a quality tour that exceeds your expectations! We provide friendly customer service, and our company is built on integrity.We are confident that you will receive a quality, memorable tour at the lowest price possible. Leave it to the Experts!
Hal Leonard Corporation - 216/218
www.halleonard.com 7777 W. Bluemound Rd. Milwaukee, WI 53213 414.774.3630 Hal Leonard is the world’s largest music print publisher, featuring the Essential Elements series for Band, Orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and Choir; and many other educational and classical publications for band, orchestra, and choir.
Happi Caps - 114
www.happicaps.com PO BOX 1952 Rome, GA 30162 706.346.8378 Happi Caps...Creating Expressive Styles that Make You Smile! Unique gifts and fundraiser! Magnetic bottle caps for necklaces, bracelets, name badges, lockers, fridge, memo boards and more!
www.itsallcustom.com 1220 Fowler St. Atlanta, GA 30318 404.567.5300 Providing quality custom printed Tee Shirts and Embroidery for over 20 Years at a competitive price. Proud to be the official printer for GMEA Allstate Chorus, Band and Orchestra. www.jwpepper.com 9053 Riverside Pkwy. Lithia Springs, GA 30122 770.941.9100 ext. 2840 With 11 locations across the United States, Pepper combines friendly “home-town” service with the speed and efficiency of a modern national organization. Since 1876, it’s where you shop for music - J.W. Pepper!
Jacksonville State University - 132
www.jsu.edu/music 700 Pelham Road North, Dept. of Music Jacksonville, Alabama 36265 256.782.5559 Jacksonville State University’s David L. Walters Department of Music offers a comprehensive music program with degrees at the bachelors and masters levels. Home of the Marching Southerners and Jacksonville Opera Theater, a performing faculty of 35 supports strong programs in instrumental music education, jazz and opera. Scholarship opportunities are available. Catch the excitement of Music at JSU.
Java Joes Fundraising - 127
www.javajoesfundraising.com 23 Magnolia Dr. Rocky Point, NY 11778 877.341.2332 Fundraise with the best café style gourmet coffee & specialty beverages, quality baking mixes and gourmet fudge. Free logo design & order forms. No minimums. No Start-up costs.
EXHIBITORS Jeffers Handbell Supply - 207/209
JodyJazz Inc. - 616
www.jodyjazz.com 1335 Lynah Avenue, Suite 112 Savannah, GA 31408 912.964.4705 Revitalize & Sustain Your Love for Music. Acclaimed saxophonist and educator Jody Espina has created unique, high quality saxophone mouthpieces to satisfy discerning professionals and students alike.
Jupiter Band Instruments - 227/229
www.jupitermusic.com 12020 Eastgate Blvd. Mt. Juliet, TN 37122 615.773.9913 Jupiter Band Instruments, Mapex Drums, and Majestic Percussion are the leaders in woodwind, brasswind and percussion instruments from the student to the professional.
Kaleidoscope Adventures - 325/424
www.kaleidoscopeadventures.com 7081 Grand National Drive, Suite 110 Orlando, FL 32819 407.345.4899 ext. 102 Kaleidoscope Adventures is a full service, customized tour operator specializing in unique performance opportunities.
Ken Stanton Music - 519/521/618/620
119 Cobb Pkwy. North, Suite A Marietta, GA 30062 770.912.3576 Serving Georgia educators since 1949. We have instrument rentals, step-up and pro level instruments in many brands. Our repair shop is NAPBIRT certified. We carry pro-audio and recording equipment.
Kennesaw State University School of Music - 115/214
arts.kennesaw.edu/music/ 1000 Chastain Road, MD #3201 Kennesaw, GA 30144 770.423.6151 The School of Music at Kennesaw State offers a dynamic environment for emerging musicians in the 21st Century. Our faculty and staff are devoted to our students, and to teaching, performing, scholarship, and service.
LaGrange College - 821
www.lagrange.edu 601 Broad Street LaGrange, GA 30240 706.880.8264 Begin your journey toward success on the beautiful, intimate campus of LaGrange College. We offer the BA in Music, and the BM in Performance (Voice, Piano, Guitar, Percussion), Composition & Music Technology, and Creative Worship.
Lee University School of Music - 807
www.leeuniversity.edu/academics/music 1130 Parker Street NE Cleveland, TN 37311 423.614.8675 Lee University’s School of Music is an environment that nurtures creative expression, academic excellence, and spiritual growth. Students receive expert instruction in music theory, history, and literature, with extensive performance opportunities.
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www.handbellworld.com PO BOX 1728 Irmo, SC 29063 803.781.0555 Jeffers Handbell Supply has been helping educators get the most out of their handbells & handchimes for over 30 years.
M-R Music - 715/717/719/721/814/816/818/820 www.mrmusicinc.com 2616 Metro Blvd. Maryland Heights, MO 63043 314.942.1522 M-R Music is one of the leading providers of sheet music in the Midwest, specializing in wind band and choral music, but carrying music and accessories of all types.
MakeMusic, Inc. - 533/632
www.makemusic.com 7615 Golden Triangle Dr. Suite M Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952.906.3606 MakeMusic, Inc. is a world leader in music technology whose mission is to develop innovative solutions that transform how music is composed, taught, learned and performed. Our products include Finale music notation software, SmartMusic interactive music learning software, Garritan virtual instrument libraries, and Music XML for exchanging digital sheet music.
Malmark Bellcraftsmen - 804
www.malmark.com 5712 Easton Road, PO BOX 1200 Plumsteadville, PA 18944 215.766.7200 Malmark Bellcraftsmen has proudly celebrated its 40th anniversary. Family owned and operated, Malmark offers the largest range of Handbells and Choirchime instruments in the world. Included in our line of products are the Malmark Cymbells, our educational resource book, Ring, Dance, Play, and new to our line are the Malmark Cajons.
Mandarin Strings, Inc. - 617/619
www.mandarinstrings.com 1735 Roswell Rd. Marietta, GA 30062 678.401.5059 For years Mandarin Strings has been Georgia’s largest importer of new classical string instruments. Now we are also a significant importer of antique and vintage European instruments. Please visit our booth to evaluate both our new and antique instruments.
Marchmaster Inc. - 109/111
www.marchmaster.com PO BOX 73379 Newnan, GA 30271 770.315.0291 For over 30 years, offering custom designed uniforms & outfits, footwear, guard equipment, head gear, concert wear, podiums, field equipment, banners, electronics and other accessories for bands and performing ensembles.
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Marine Corps Music Program - 527
www.marines.com/music 903 Chosin Reservoir Rd. Parris Island, SC 29905 843.228.2090 Musical Opprotunities for Musicians in the United States Marine Corps.
Mercer University Townsend School of Music - 510
music.mercer.edu 1400 Coleman Ave. Macon, GA 31207 478.301.2752 The Mercer University Townsend School of Music is small enough to relate to students on an individual basis, yet large enough to offer a wide range of educational and performance opportunities, offering undergraduate degrees in music education or performance, master’s degrees in performance, conducting or church music and an artist diploma.
Mixed Bag Designs - 310
www.mixedbagdesigns.com 1744 Rollins Rd. Burlingame, CA 94010 650.692.9424 Mixed Bag Designs offers profitable fundraising with reusable bags and gifts. Our simple fundraiser program includes up to 50% profit, easy order entry (or we enter orders for you) and free shipping on your main order. All orders are packed by seller for easy distribution on delivery day. Go green on your next fundraiser with Mixed Bag Designs!
Moe-bleichner Music Distribution - 134
www.moe-bleichner.com 2424 Abercorn Street, Suite 2 Savannah, GA 31401 912.257.0956 Specializing in distribution of musical instruments and accessories within the United States. We are strictly service and quality orientated.
Murphy Robes - 800
www.murphyrobes.com 1000 N. Market St. Champaign, IL 61820 727.525.9093 For over 100 years, Murphy Robes has been the benchmark for quality choral attire.
Music & Arts 315/317/319/321/414/416/418/420
www.musicarts.com 4626 Wedgewood Blvd. Frederick, MD 21703 301.620.4040 Instruments, rentals, lessons, repairs, print music, accessories, and much more! Ask how Music & Arts can serve your music program!
Music for All - 809
www.musicforall.org 39 W. Jackson Place, Suite 150 Indianapolis, IN 46254 317.524.6238 Music for All’s mission is to create, provide and expand positively life-changing experiences through music for all. Music for All is one of the largest and most influential national music education organizations in support of active music making. Music for All is unique in that it combines programming at a national level with arts education advocacy.
Musical Destinations, Inc. - 734/736
www.musicaldestinations.com PO BOX 771060 Winter Garden, FL 34777 407.656.7153 Musical Destinations operators custom group tours for student music groups. Our destinations included Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Washington, New York, Chicago, Williamsburg, Atlanta, San Antonio, California, and many others including cruises.
Neff Motivation Inc. - 120
www.neffco.com 495 Hembree Grove Overlook Roswell, GA 30076 678.234.1124 Neff has been providing the State of Georgia and America with awards and apparel for over 65 years now. We strive to provide our customers with the best quality and service in our industry year after year.
New School of Music, Inc. - 133/135
www.newschoolofmusic.com 2033 Buford Hwy NE, #107 Buford, GA 30518 678.481.3866 WANT TO START YOUR MUSIC SCHOOL TODAY? We specialize in private and group music lessons for all ages and abilities. We also provide instrument rentals, music products & accessories, and repairs to the NE Atlanta area.
OrlandoFest - 517
www.orlandofest.com 7081 Grand National Dr. #111 Orlando, FL 32819 800.313.2251 OrlandoFest is the nation’s premier music festival held in conjunction with the Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando! Superb performance venues, amazing adjudicators, and an astonishing awards ceremony at Universal Studios Florida make our festival a step above the rest!
Ozark Lollipops - 117
www.ozarkdelight.com 1 Lollipop Lane Prairie Grove, AR 72753 479.283.3924 New Reduced Sugar Lollipops! D’Lites Can be sold on campus , No limitations , Better than Sugar-Free
EXHIBITORS Perform International - 121
Performers Book Fair - 327
www.performersbookfair.com 2163 Stockbridge Rd. Jonesboro, GA 30236 800.599.8956 Performers Book Fair provides a unique playing / vocal experience for students by bringing a wide selection of instrumental & choral music directly to your school. Most books have CD accompaniment.
Peripole, Inc. - 100
www.peripole.com PO BOX 12909 Salem, OR 97309 800.443.3592 Manufacturers and/or distributors: Peripole-Bergerault® Orff/Bergerault Pro Instruments; Peripole® Halo® Recorders; Peripole® Percussion & Multi-Cultural Instruments; Takamine Guitars; Luna Ukuleles
Phi Beta Mu - 708
106 Hollis Bridge Ct. Leesburg - GA 31763 229.689.0769 Phi Beta Mu is the highest honorary international band director’s fraternity. Phi Beta Mu is piloting a statewide mentoring program to assists bands at all levels at no cost to the participants. Come by the booth for information.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia & Sigma Alpha Iota - 228
www.sai-national.org 119 Cobb Pkwy. North, Suite A Marietta, GA 30062 770.912.3576 For over a century, Sigma Alpha Iota and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia have advanced music through their collegiate and alumni/alumnae chapters, in addition to membersupported national philanthropic activities. Welcome all!
Piedmont College - 308
www.piedmont.edu 1021 Central Ave. Demorest, GA 30535 706.778.8500 ext. 1181 Piedmont College’s dept. of Music offers courses in music theory, music history & literature, conducting and applied music. Undergraduate programs: BA in Music with a concentration in Performance, or Church Music, Musical Theater, and Fine Arts Administration. Graduate degrees offered: MAT in Music Education for initial certification, MA in Music Education for advanced certification.
Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show - 628
www.piratesvoyage.com PO BOX 7507 Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 843.497.6615 The “Most Fun Place to Eat” in Myrtle Beach, SC, Pirates Voyage invites you to join, Blackbeard as he leads the Crimson and Sapphire crews in a battle on land, on deck, in water and high above full-sized pirate ships in an indoor hideaway lagoon! You’ll thrill to spectacular acrobatic competitions, sea lions, tropical birds, beautiful mermaids while you enjoy a fabulous four-course feast.
Portman’s Music - 433/435/437
www.portmansmusic.com 7650 Abercorn St. Savannah, GA 31406 912.657.3387 Portman’s Music is a full line music retailer serving Georgia Music Educators for 80 years for sales, rentals, repairs and lessons. With locations throughout the state in Savannah, Augusta, Brunswick and Albany. We are an authorized dealer for all major instrument manufacturers and the exclusive distributor for Benjamin Musical Instruments.
Praise Hymn Fashions - 802
www.praisehymnfashions.com 2427 Franklin Dr. Mesquite, TX 75150 972.289.9898 For more than 32 years, Praise Hymn Fashions has designed and manufactured quality performance apparel for adults, youth and children’s choirs. We also have choir robes, polo shirts, screened t-shirts, tuxedos and accessories such as scarves, ties, cummerbunds and much more.
Prestige Digital Imaging - 815/817
www.prestige_digital_imaging.com 114 Barber Dr. Stockbridge, GA 30281 770.474.1005 Proving the best composite photography you have ever had!
Profit Plus Inc. - 425
2538 Chimney Springs Dr. Marietta, GA 30062 770.993.9232 Specializing in the best frozen foods: Student-packed cookie dough and related products; Cookie dough in College logo tubs. Auntie Anne’s products; Delicious cheesecakes; Zap-A-Snack Pizza. Popcorn and caramel corn products; Racine Danish Kringles.
QuaverMusic.com - 301
www.quavermusic.com 1706 Grand Ave. Nashville, TN 37212 866.917.3633 QuaverMusic.com is a music education company committed to equipping teachers around the world with high-quality 21st century resources for an engaged, interactive, and Seriously Fun™ music classroom!
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www.perform-international.com 2344 Perimeter Park Dr. Atlanta, GA 30341 770.220.2242 Perform International is a leading concert tour company offering choirs, bands & orchestras opportunities to perform in outstanding venues across the globe and part-take in cultural exchanges with fellow musicians from around the world.
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Reinhardt University - 515/614
www.reinhardt.edu 7300 Reinhardt Circle Waleska, GA 30183 770.720.9221 Reinhardt University is a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Rhythm Band Instruments, LLC - 805
www.rhythmband.com PO BOX 126 Ft. Worth, TX 76101 800.424.4724 Serving educators since 1961, RBI continues to provide personal service and quality products at competitive prices. Our qualified team members offer expert advice and develop innovative solutions.
Rodgers Organs by Chapel Music Company - 524
www.chapel-music.com PO BOX 838 Lithonia, GA 30058 770.482.4845 Rodgers Digital Organs, digital and analogue organ service. We are an affiliate of A. E. Schlueter Pipe Organ Company, builders of fine quality pipe organs, service & pipe organ tuning and voicing/revoicing.
Rodriguez Musical Services - 729
www.rodriguezmusical.com 2566 Shallowford Rd. NE Suite 104, PMB 303 Burlingame, CA 94010 650.692.9424 Based in Atlanta, Rodriguez Musical Services offers hand selected Buffet clarinets, accessories and clarinet repair work by Alcides Rodriguez. Visit our webpage at www. rodriguezmusical.com
Romeo Music - 711
www.romeomusic.net 136 Levee Place Coppell, Texas 75019 800.466.1773 Romeo Music is a complete music technology solutions provider for educators; from a piece of notation software to a field sound system to a piano lab, and everything in between. Installation and on-site training is always available!
Ronald Sachs Violins - 608
www.ronaldsachs.com 836 Pleasant Hill Rd. Lilburn, GA 30047 770.931.2440 Now (2) Locations - Lilburn, GA, and Peachtree City. Great selection and prices for instruments and bows from beginner to professional. Highest Quality rental instruments in the state of GA, teachers tell us they are the best, easy to play, tune, and to enjoy.
Scott Brown Fundraising - 211
10 Sherman Lane Cartersville, GA 30121 770.906.1606 We offer a wide variety of fundraising products for your music program.
Shorter University - 220
www.shorter.edu 315 Shorter Ave. Rome, GA 30165 706.233.7248 Shorter is a private, four-year, Christian liberal arts university located in Rome, Georgia. Shorter is proud to offer 8 degree programs with over 40 majors.
Simply Sheets Fundraising, LLC - 134/136
www.simplysheetsfundraising.com 3760 Sixes Road, Suite 126-325 Canton, GA 30114 404.483.5700 Simply Sheets Fundraising is a bed sheet fundraising company which provides a high quality, usable product; and we support that product through a simple, risk free and highly profitable program.
Snooty Hooty Too, LLC - 610
328 Prestwick Dr. Hoschton, GA 30548 706.654.9401 Professional Accessories, including sterling silver jewelry, FREE on-site engraving, music themed ties and scarves and more!
StageRight Corporation - 125/224
www.stageright.com 495 Pioneer Pkwy. Clare, MI 48617 800.438.4499 For every event, StageRight has versatile, lightweight staging and theatrical equipment that is easy to assemble with no tools required. With Choral, Band and Show Choir Risers, FirstChair Music Chairs, ADA Ramps, Graduation Stages, Pit-Filler, Acoustical Shells and Ceilings and more, we can assist in all your staging needs.
Stanbury Uniforms Inc. - 307/406
www.stanbury.com PO BOX 100 108 Stanbury Industrial Dr. Brookfield, MO 64628 1.800.826.2246 Manufacturers of the finest quality band uniforms since 1917.
Star Music Festivals - 611
www.starmusicfestivals.com 635 Sunset Dr. Norcross, GA 30071 678.361.7108 The Southern Star Music Festival (Atlanta) and the Southern Star Festival of Champions (Panama City Beach) are held each spring by and run by Music Educators for middle and high school bands, choirs, and orchestras.
Straight A Tours - 318
www.straightatours.com 6881 Kingspointe Pkwy, Suite 18 Orlando, FL 32819 407.896.1242 Specializing in student group travel by land or by sea for over 35 years.
EXHIBITORS The Atlanta Opera - 128
Summit Tour & Travel
The Carolina Opry - 819
www.studentgrouptoursinc.com 12624 Lake Ridge Circle Clermont, FL 34711 352.708.4321 Student Group Tours specializes in Student Tours allover the domestic US. Let us plan your best trip yet and give you the MOST bang for your BUCKS! www.summittourtravel.com PO BOX 682240 Orlando, FL 34711 407.290.6777 Summit Tour & Travel is a family owned and operated tour company specializing in exciting customized tour packages at reasonable prices for all student groups.
Super Holiday Tours - 720
www.superholiday.com 116 Gatlin Ave. Orlando, FL 32806 407.851.0060 At Super Holiday Tours, we make all school trips easy by taking care of all your travel arrangements! No matter what kind of student group you have, a marching band looking for a marching band competition, class trips in search of discovery, or high school senior trips looking for one final experience to mark the end of high school, Super Holiday Tours can help!
Superior Travel and Tour - 709/808
www.superiortravelandtour.com 1270 Coronado Terrace Deltona, FL 32725 770.574.4943 Superior Travel and Tour helps groups discover the excitement, education, and adventure of travel while creating memories to last a lifetime. We have the expertise to deliver the best possible student travel experience with our custom packages. As a former Georgia Music Educator, our owner works with you to make sure your needs come first and assist you with any special requirements along the way.
Teachers Retirement System of GA - 118
www.trsga.com Two Northside 75, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30318 404425.6616 The Teachers Retirement System of Georgia provides a full range of pension benefit administrative services for its members, including Georgia public school teachers, covered employers, and related organizations.
Tennessee Technological University - 811
www.tntech.edu/education/music Box 5065 Tennessee Tech University Cookeville, TN 38505 931.372.3637 The Tennessee Tech University Department of Music prepares students for careers in teaching and music performance; enables students to build and share in an enriched life through participation in activities in music; broadens the cultural perspective of the community, state, and region; and instills in University students a keen appreciation of music.
www.atlantaopera.org 1575 Northside Dr. NW, Suite 350 Atlanta, GA 30318 404.881.8883 We will be presenting information on our opera educational programs that we offer to schools across the state of Georgia. www.thecarolinaopry.com PO BOX 7576 Myrtle Beach, SC 29572 843.913.1450 The Carolina Opry in Myrtle Beach, SC is an excellent performance venue for students visitng the Myrtle Beach Area. Performance groups can perform as pre-show entertainment on the stage where all of our award winning shows are performed. Other student opportunities are also available.
The University of Southern Mississippi - 226 www.usm.edu/music 118 College Dr. #5032 Hattiesburg, MS 39406 601.266.4990 The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music has a longstanding international reputation for musical excellence. The school is recognized for its eminence in musical artistry, education and community service.
Traventours Events and Excursion - 130
www.traventours.com 526 Bryan Valley Court Brandon, FL 33511 813.651.3474 Family owned business providing customized student group tour and travel both domestic and international. Premium and luxury vacations including Sandals/Beaches Resorts, Disney Resorts, and Disney Cruises.
Truett-McConnell College - 334
www.truett.edu 100 Alumni Dr. Cleveland, GA 30528 770.820.5987 Truett - McConnell College Nestled in the mountains of Cleveland, GA. Start your journey of musical excellence! Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Science in Music Education
Uebel-Schreiber-Bauhaus - 336
www.moe-bleichner.com 2424 Abercorn Street, Suite 2 Savannah, GA 31401 912.257.0956 F. Arthur Uebel Clarinets, Bauhaus Saxophones, and Ernst Schreiber Mouthpieces - European brands that combine extremely high quality materials and craftsmanship with attractive pricing. Stop by and experience these top notch instruments for yourself!
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Student Group Tours Inc. - 716
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Universal Orlando Resort - 727
www.universalorlandoyouth.com 1000 Universal Studios Plaza (B110/2) Orlando, FL 32819 407.224.6082 Universal STARS Performance Program is the music performance program that puts your group in the heart of nonstop excitement and unparalleled entertainment. Whether you’re a marching band, concert band, dance team, choir or other performing group, Universal Orlando® offers you a once-in-a-lifetime experience and one-of-a-kind thrills… before, during and after your performance.
University of Georgia Hugh Hodgson School of Music - 501
music.uga.edu 250 River Rd. Athens, GA 30602 706.542.4752 Welcome to the University of Georgia Hodgson School of Music! Visit our exhibit to renew friendships or establish new connections.
University of North Georgia - 706
www.ung.edu/music 322 Georgia Circle Dahlonega, GA 30597 706.864.1423 The University of North Georgia offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music and music education in a program small enough for personalized instruction, yet large enough to provide a wide variety of ensembles and specializations.
University of South Alabama Department of Music - 136 5751 USA Dr. South Mobile, AL 36688 251.460.6136
University of West Georgia Department of Music - 803
www.westga.edu/music 1601 Maple St. Carrollton, GA 30117 678.839.6261 Offering Initial Certification, MM degrees in Music Education (100% online!) and Performance, and BM degrees in Music Education, Composition, and Performance. Accredited institutional member of NASM.
US Bands - 219/221
www.usbands.org 601 W. Hamilton St. Allentown, PA 18101 610.821.0345 US Bands is dedicated to the service of music educators by providing opportunities for programs of all levels of achievement to perform, grow and challenge their students.
Valdosta State University - 119
www.valdosta.edu 1500 N. Patterson St. Valdosta, GA 31698 229.333.5804 The Valdosta State University Department of Music is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music, with a faculty of 28 artist teachers and 160 music majors. The Department of Music presents over 150 musical performances for the public each year.
VanderCook College of Music - 105
www.vandercook.edu 3140 S. Federal St. Chicago, IL 60616 312.788.1120 VanderCook College of Music is the only degree granting institution in the nation solely devoted to the career preparation of professional band, choral, string, and general music educators.
Veritas Instrument Rental - 409/411
www.veritas-online.com 3670 131st Ave. N Clearwater, FL 33762 877.727.2798 Veritas Instrument Rental Incorporated (VIR) has been offering quality rent-to-own options to parents & music educators for over 20 years. Proudly working with music retailers throughout Georgia!
Wenger Corporation - 601
www.wengercorp.com 555 Park Dr. Owatonna, MN 55060 507.774.8738 Wenger Corporation provides innovative, high-quality solutions for music, theater education, performance, elementary education and athletic equipment storage.
West Music - 232/234/236
www.westmusic.com PO BOX 5521 Coralville, IA 52241 817.881.2561 Specializing in materials and instruments * for the elementary general music teacher. * Including Sonor Orff instruments, Remo * drums, Children’s literature and a wide * variety of music books and resources.
World’s Finest Chocolate - 725/824
www.worldsfinestchocolate.com 824 Bermuda Run Woodstock, GA 30189 770.294.2272 The Best Value in Fundraising! Premium chocolate fundraising provides top profits, minimal efforts, and local customer service. $1, $2 In hand, or $6 and $16 catalog sales. Stop by our booth for FREE samples, Info and meet your local Rep! Register for the 5 LB Bar giveaway!
Worldstrides International Discover - 828
www.educationaltravel.com 32 N. Augusta St. Staunton, VA 24401 800.522.2398 Worldstrides International Discovery has been operating educational travel services for adult and student tour groups for over 30 years. International Discovery differentiates itself from other educational tour operators by having a unique educational travel structure, as well as clearly defined touring and travel philosophies.
Young Harris College - 810
www.yhc.edu 1 College St. Young Harris, GA 30582 706.379.5181 Young Harris College is a private residential liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The music department offers the Bachelor of Education Degree and the Bachelor of Arts in Music Degree.
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