2018 GMEA In-Service Conference Program by Georgia Music Educators Association

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Conference

Schedule REGISTRATION

EXHIBIT HALL

THURSDAY | 1.25.18

FRIDAY | 1.26.18

9:00am-5:30pm

SATURDAY | 1.27.18

2:00pm-5:30pm

8:30am-5:30pm

8:30am-11:30am

8:30am-5:30pm

LOBBY PERFORMANCES PERFORMANCES WILL BE HELD IN THE LOBBY OF THE CLASSIC CENTER THEATRE

THURSDAY

10:40 AM

Stephenson High School Trombone Choir DIRECTORS: Quentin R. Goins & Calvin L. Morris, Jr.

FRIDAY

8:30 AM

DIRECTOR: Christin Lawhorne

11:00 AM

1:45 PM

DIRECTORS: Quentin R. Goins & Calvin L. Morris, Jr.

DIRECTOR: Chuck Jindrich

3:45 PM

Harris County Music

Stephenson High School Trombone Choir

Griffin Middle School Chamber Orchestra DIRECTOR: Selinda Proctor

River Ridge High School Honor Quintet

DIRECTOR: Stacey V. Thompson

Bay Creek Viola Choir DIRECTOR: Whitney Duncan

8:30 AM

KMS 6th String Quintet Stone Mountain Middle School Mixed Chamber Ensemble

1:15 PM

SATURDAY

11:00 AM

Berkmar High School Guitar Club

DIRECTOR: Devin R. James

DIRECTOR: Jill Freeman

Temple High School Flute Ensemble 4:15 PM

DIRECTOR: Angela Tates

6:45 PM

UNG Low Brass Quartet DIRECTOR: Adam Frey

6:45 PM

Osborne Chorale

7:30 PM

DIRECTOR: Laura Leigh Beall

8:00 PM

Rockdale County High School Saxophone Choir

East Coweta High School Woodwind Quintet DIRECTOR: Russell Wilson

PRESIDENT

PLANNING COMMITTEE

2018

CONFERENCE

DIRECTORS: R. Kevin Brown & John L. Williams

EVELYN CHAMPION

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

DR. JOHN ODOM

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VICE PRESIDENT

VICE PRESIDENT ALL-STATE

COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE

DIVISION CHAIR

JON COTTON

AMY CLEMENT

FRANK FOLDS

MATT KOPERNIAK

PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

PAST PRESIDENTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;

BAND

CHORAL

DIVISION CHAIR

KIM EASON

Conference

Venues

THE CLASSIC CENTER 327 N Lumpkin St. Athens, GA 30601

NEW VENUE FOR CHORAL

PERFORMANCES

MILLEDGE AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH

DIRECTIONS FROM THE CLASSIC CENTER •GO SOUTH ON N. THOMAS ST TOWARD E. CLAYTON ST...........................0.5 MI

•CONTINUE ONTO E. CAMPUS RD..........1.9 MI •TURN RIGHT ONTO S. MILLEDGE AVE...0.1 MI

1690 S Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 30601

CNAfME

STATE ADVISOR

DR. MARY LAND

COLLEGE

ELEMENTARY

GUITAR

DR. KEITH MATTHEWS

EMILY THRELKELD

BRION KENNEDY

DIVISION CHAIR

CHAIR

ORCHESTRA

RESEARCH

TECHNOLOGY

DR. BERNADETTE SCRUGGS

BRANDON TUCKER

PAT GALLAGHER

DIVISION CHAIR

CHAIR

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Find your connection here. Undergraduate & Graduate

DEGREE PROGRAMS B.A. IN PERFORMANCE B.A. IN CHURCH MUSIC B.A. IN MUSIC EDUCATION B.A. IN MUSICAL THEATRE B.F.A. IN ARTS ADMINISTRATION EDS IN MUSIC EDUCATION M.A.T. IN MUSIC EDUCATION

Initial Certification

M.A. IN MUSIC EDUCATION

Advanced Certification

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1.25 THUR SDAY

OPENING SESSION

11AM

THEATRE

KEYNOTE ADDRESS

SCOTT LANG

For over a decade Scott Lang has been educating and entertaining audiences of all ages. As a nationally known leadership trainer, Scott conducts over 120 workshops annually and works with some of our countries finest educational groups and performing ensembles. As a highly decorated veteran teacher of sixteen years Scott’s bands have had many notable performances including the Pasadena Tournament of Rose Parade, the Fiesta Bowl National Band Championship, the Music Educators National Biennial Conference and for the President of the United States, William Jefferson Clinton. Scott is a well know author with over ten publications to his credit including; Seriously?!, Leader of the Band, Leadership Success, Leadership Travel Guide, Leadership Survival Guide and the highly successful Be Part of the Music series. Mr. Lang currently resides in Chandler, Arizona* with his beautiful wife Leah and their sons, Brayden, Evan and their highly irrational Golden Retriever Rexie. He has breathed in and out approximately 264 million times and plans to keep on doing so until he doubles that number.

Arizona Facts •The bola tie is the official state neckwear. •There are 11 known species of rattlesnakes found in Arizona. •Average high temperature in July in Chandler, Arizona is 106°F •At one time camels were used to transport goods across Arizona. •The amount of copper on the roof of the Capitol building is equivalent to 4,800,000 pennies.

LOBBY PERFORMANCE @ 10:40AM

STEPHENSON HIGH SCHOOL TROMBONE CHOIR

DIRECTORS: QUENTIN R. GOINS & CALVIN L. MORRIS, JR. 6

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RECOGNITION AWARDS ADMINISTRATIVE LEADERSHIP AWARD

DR. DAVID VANDEWALKER Fulton County School System

DISTINGUISHED CAREER AWARD

RICHARD D. BRASCO Retired GMEA Member

MUSIC EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

ANDREW C. BELL Crisp County High School

MUSIC PROGRAM OF THE YEAR AWARD

NORTH GWINNETT MIDDLE SCHOOL Gwinnett County School System

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD

CANDY WHITE

Westminster Schools of Augusta

SERVICE TO MUSIC EDUCATION 25 YEARS

Blair Callaway Dr. Jimmy A. Cheek Ginger Corley Erin T. Dibling Tim Dobbs Stephen McCarthy Mary S. McGowan Chris McMichen Michelle Rickard Richard J. Stichler Nancy Watkins

30 YEARS Alan Armstrong Vanessa Fanning Renita Humphrey Brenda F. Mitchell Dr. Kim Watters

40 YEARS Angee McKee

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Kennesaw State University

School of

Music Degrees:

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Composition, Ethnomusicology, Musicology, Music Theory, and Voice

Bachelor of Music in Performance Instrumental, Jazz, Piano, and Voice

Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Band, Orchestra, Choral, and General Music Education

Performance Opportunities Scholarships Available Concerto Competition Guest Artists Master Classes and Lectures Regular Studio Classes

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Audition Dates:

Instrumental: Saturday, February 3, 2018 Saturday, March 10, 2018 Saturday, April 21, 2018 Voice: Friday, February 16, 2018 Friday, March 16, 2018 Friday, April 13, 2018

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SESSIONS THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY

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1/25 THURSDAY

1:30PM2:30PM

SESSION

INFORMATION

ATHENA A/B

HEART HEALTH: BEST PRACTICES FOR SUCCESS OF YOUR HORN SECTION

BAND

CLINICIAN: DR. JEAN MARTIN-WILLIAMS (UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA) PRESIDER: MICHAEL FOXWORTH (RETIRED GMEA MEMBER) HOST: DR. KIMBERLY KNIGHTON (ALBANY MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Your horn section has the potential to be the heart of your ensemble. Solutions to specific horn-related challenges of tone, intonation, range, and blend will be presented. Based on David Kolb’s theories of experiential learning, this session will focus on improving your horn section.

ATHENA E

LGPE: FROM PREPARATION TO ADJUDICATION

CLINICIANS: JOSH BYRD (UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA), KEITH MATTHEWS (COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY) PRESIDER: RAYMOND THOMAS (NORTH FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: GREG MILLER (WOODWARD ACADEMY)

This interactive session will provide methods for successfully navigating Band LGPE from the perspectives of two different experienced teachers and adjudicators. Topics include long-term planning, literature selection, rehearsals, guest clinicians, and performance week logistics.

OCONEE RIVER

NORTH GWINNETT MIDDLE SCHOOL PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

DIRECTOR: TRAVIS DOWNS PRESIDER: RUDY GILBERT (NORTH GWINNETT HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: ROBERT DAVIDSON (TRICKUM MIDDLE SCHOOL)

BAND PERFORMANCE

ATHENA F

CHORAL

MAKING CONNECTIONS WITH WARM-UPS, SIGHT SINGING, THEORY, AND CHORAL LITERATURE BEING STUDIED

CLINICIAN: BOBBY IVEY (BRENAU UNIVERSITY) PRESIDER: ASHLEY WHELCHEL (NORTH HALL HIGH SCHOOL)

How do you maximize your limited time in a choral rehearsal to teach music theory, sight singing, and vocal technique while learning songs for an upcoming concert? Learn and share some helpful tips to making the most of your rehearsals. SPONSOR: BRENAU UNIVERSITY

ATHENA I/J

HIGH SCHOOL READING SESSION

CLINICIAN: THOMAS CHAFIN (ALATOONA HIGH SCHOOL) PRESIDER: STEPHANIE ARCHER (MILL CREEK HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: MICHELLE GREEN (GRAYSON HS)

ELEMENTARY

CNAfME

SPONSOR: J. W. PEPPER

CYPRESS

THE ART OF THE START: BUILDING EXCELLENCE THROUGH EFFECTIVE FUNDAMENTAL WARM-UP STRATEGIES

CLINICIAN: DR. DAVID W. VANDEWALKER (FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS)

The quest for the perfect warm-up or method book typically leads to discovering “what” successful teachers use as source material. This session will explore a synthesized method of “how” master teachers start rehearsals in warm-up and ensemble skills and “how” those essential skills are transferred throughout a rehearsal.

OLYMPIA

DISTANCE LEARNING WITH THE ULTIMATE STEAM MACHINE

CLINICIANS: MELANIE DARBY (SPIVEY HALL EDUCATION), JOANNE MAPLES (SPIVEY HALL EDUCATION) PRESIDER: SHEILA SMITH (AVONDALE ELEMENTARY) HOST: COURTNAYE WOOD (BRUMBY ELEMENTARY)

The King of Instruments is an award-winning video in three parts developed as an elementary classroom resource and correlated to 4th grade science of sound curriculum standards. Focusing on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics), the videos spotlight the history, the science, and the artistry of the pipe organ. SPONSOR: SPIVEY HALL, CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY

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SESSION

INFORMATION

1:30PM2:30PM

1/25 THURSDAY

ELEMENTARY

PARTHENON

LET’S INTEGRATE!

CLINICIAN: DR. MARCY THURMOND SIMMONS (BEECHER HILLS ELEMENTARY) PRESIDER: HAYLEE ATHA (SOUTH JACKSON ELEMENTARY) HOST: CINDI HICKS (EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY)

The ARTS is the glue that holds all subjects together! In this session elementary educators will discover the strategies and techniques to evoke student learning and engagement through various forms of arts integration. Educators will leave the session with the inspiration and courage to INTEGRATE!

ATHENA H

GENERAL

BE PART OF THE MUSIC, YOUR TOTAL RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION SOLUTION CLINICIAN: SCOTT LANG (SCOTT LANG LEADERSHIP) PRESIDER: SAM LOWDER (WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL) Join Scott as he gives you all the tools and tricks needed to build you best ensemble ever!

EMPIRE ROOM

BREEZIN’ THRU COMPOSING: NOW EVERYONE CAN CREATE MUSIC!

CLINICIAN: JEAN McKEN (BREEZIN’ THRU INC.)

Bring the thrill of creating music to students with Breezin’ Thru Composing! Fifteen amazing chapters of interactive lessons & videos prepare students to compose music. Starting with motifs and ending with movie scores & song writing. Cool dashboards allow for easy tracking and showcasing. Online, any device. Gr. 4-12

ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE

THEATRE

DODGEN MS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

DIRECTORS: ASHLEY CULLEY & HEATHER LOFDAHL PRESIDER: CORIE BENTON (POPE HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: MICHELLE IRWIN (PINE MOUNTAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL)

RETIRED

ATHENA G

GEORGIA TRS SESSION

CLINICIAN: MIKE ZAREM (GEORGIA TRS)

ATHENA C

GETTING STARTED WITH THE NEW WEB BASED SMARTMUSIC

CLINICIAN: MIKE GIBSON (RIDGEVIEW CHARTER SCHOOL) PRESIDER: ARNEESA WOODS (OAKLEY ELEMENTARY)

TECHNOLOGY

The new SmartMusic is web based and can now be accessed from mobile devices. The New SmartMusic continues the tradition of great practice and assessment features while greatly expanding access for students and parents. In addition, the new SmartMusic will include new affordable classroom-wide pricing for schools. SPONSOR: MAKEMUSIC

ATHENA D

MUSIC RESOURCES FOR GOOGLE CLASSROOM, CHROMEBOOKS, ANDROID PHONES OR IPADS? WE CAN HELP!

CLINICIANS: JIM FRANKEL (MUSICFIRST), ROBIN HODSON (MUSICFIRST)

If you’re wondering what to do with a Chromebook for music education, MusicFirst stores everything securely on the cloud, not your hard drive! Come and see this revolutionary solution that is easy to implement without your IT department! MusicFirst works on all 5 operating systems too (including Android and iOS).

2PM

EXHIBIT HALL OPENING

LOBBY PERFORMANCE STEPHENSON HIGH SCHOOL TROMBONE CHOIR @1:45PM DIRECTORS: QUENTIN R. GOINS & CALVIN L. MORRIS, JR. 2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

1/25 THURSDAY

2:45PM3:45PM

SESSION

INFORMATION

ATHENA A/B

TOP TEN EFFECTIVE TEACHING TECHNIQUES TO HELP CREATE A WINNING FLUTE/PICCOLO SECTION

BAND

CLINICIAN: TRACY LYNN HARRIS (COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS) PRESIDER: KATIE BENNETT (COLUMBIA MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: TERRI LYNN INGRAM (LIBERTY TECH CHARTER SCHOOL)

This will be a sixty minute interactive session covering Ms. Harris’ Band Flute/Piccolo Method. The Top Ten topics in this presentation will include Proven/winning techniques that have successfully helped band flutists and their directors create powerful and sensitive flute/piccolo sections. Everything from intonation to breath/articulation/tone will be covered. SPONSOR: J W PEPPER/WINGERT-JONES, YAMAHA CORPORATION

ATHENA E

THERE ARE HOW MANY SETS? - TEACHING COMPETITIVE DRILL WITH EFFECTIVENESS AND EFFICIENCY.

CLINICIANS: GARY GRIBBLE (POPE HIGH SCHOOL), PATRICK WRIGHT (POPE HIGH SCHOOL) PRESIDER: ANDY ESSERWEIN (SPRAYBERRY HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: JACK JEAN (WHITEWATER HIGH SCHOOL)

Do you ever feel like there’s just not enough time to learn all those sets? That the first contest is way too soon? Learn timetested and proven techniques for teaching drill quickly and effectively.

ATHENA F

CHORAL

SIGHTREADING FOR EFFICIENT TEACHING TAKES ONLY 5 MINUTES A DAY

CLINICIANS: DR. J.D. BURNETT (UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA), REBECCA L. ATKINS (UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA) PRESIDER: IVY OVERCASH (DULUTH HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: MICHELLE LOKHORST

Too often, there is a disconnect between the skill of “sightreading” and its application to the music-learning process. Just an early five-minute daily investment in the skill will make teaching repertoire more efficient, yielding high returns in the long run. Join us for a sequential step-wise approach.

ATHENA I/J

MIDDLE SCHOOL READING SESSION

CLINICIAN: SUZANNE LOGUE (HIGHTOWER TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL) PRESIDER: MARLA BALDWIN (PALMER MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: DONNA FALLIS (HOPEWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL)

CNAfME

SPONSOR: J. W. PEPPER

CYPRESS

STANDOUT STUDENT TEACHING: MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR PRE-SERVICE TEACHING EXPERIENCE

CLINICIANS: DANIEL WELBORN (GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY), JOSEPH HEIBERGER (DURHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL)

How can aspiring music educators distinguish themselves from their peers during the pre-service teaching experience? Two experienced band directors offer specific suggestions as to how to set yourself apart as a student teacher and place yourself in the position to get positively noticed by potential future colleagues and administrators.

OLYMPIA

ELEMENTARY

MAKING EACH MINUTE COUNT – MAXIMIZE MUSIC TEACHING AND LEARNING IN MINIMUM LESSON TIME

CLINICIAN: CHERYL LAVENDER (LAVENDER MUSIC INC.) PRESIDER: JEANNIE BUTLER HOST: ARNEESA WOODS (OAKLEY ELEMENTARY)

With joy and camaraderie, learn General Music songs, games, activities and strategies that maximize learning the elements of music in minimum time. A fun and energetic session! Handout included. Dress comfortably. SPONSOR: HAL LEONARD CORPORATION

PARTHENON

OLD TEXT, NEW TRICKS: FINDING RESOURCES INSIDE THOSE OUTDATED TEXTBOOKS

CLINICIAN: DAVID DESTEFANO (CRABAPPLE CROSSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) PRESIDER: ANGELA ROCCA (DRESDEN ELEMENTARY) HOST: EMILY BACKUS (MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

Do you have an old, unused textbook series wasting away in the closet? Why not use them? Just like the proverbial old dog, even old textbooks can learn new tricks! Come learn how to look beyond what is printed on the pages to discover new uses for old textbooks.

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

1/25 THURSDAY

2:45PM3:45PM

SESSION

INFORMATION

ATHENA G

GENERAL

HEARING LOSS PREVENTION IN MUSIC EDUCATION - ARCHITECTURAL ACOUSTICS, HEARING PROTECTION AND BEYOND

CLINICIAN: SHIMBY McCREERY (PEARL STREET AUDIO)

Music education facilities are all too frequently underdesigned to responsibly accommodate the sound levels sustained during typical rehearsal conditions. This leads to permanent hearing loss in faculty and students. We will review all strategies from architectural to auditory in the quest to prevent hearing loss.

ATHENA H

MUSIC SUPERVISORS PANEL DISCUSSION

CLINICIAN: MELISSA T. ARASI (REINHARDT UNIVERSITY) PRESIDER: SARA WOMACK (ATLANTA PUBLIC SCHOOLS)

All GMEA members are welcome to attend this panel discussion between retired and current Music Supervisors from throughout Georgia.

ORCHESTRA

GUITAR

WILLOW

GUITAR ENSEMBLE MUSIC READING SESSION

CLINICIAN: JEFF SCHAEFER (TRICKUM MIDDLE SCHOOL) PRESIDER: BRION KENNEDY (ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC HS) HOST: ROB PETHEL (SUTTON MS)

Have you ever wondered what some of the Essential Elements Guitar Ensemble series arrangements sound like? Well wonder no more. The focus will be on music at the I, II and III reading levels. Come and get your reading on and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget your axe!!

EMPIRE ROOM

LISTENING PAST YOUR FIRST STAND: STRATEGIES FOR PROGRAMMING AND PREPARING A SUCCESSFUL LGPE PERFORMANCE

CLINICIAN: KRISSI DAVIS (FLAT ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL) PRESIDER: CHAINEY CHERRY (BENJAMIN E MAYS HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: BEN RICE (MILL CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Preparing for a successful LGPE performance starts in August. Drawing from 12 years of experience successfully preparing middle and high school orchestras for, and adjudicating LGPE, this session will share tips and strategies to help ease the LGPE programming blues!

ATHENA C

21ST CENTURY MUSIC LABS, INCLUDING IPADS!

TECHNOLOGY

CLINICIAN: JODY UNDERWOOD (ROMEO MUSIC)

An interactive discussion on the latest trends in music technology labs at all levels. This in-depth session will discuss labs in ALL budget-ranges. From Piano Labs to iPad carts, get hands-on experience with the latest technology for creating music in the classroom!! SPONSOR: ROMEO MUSIC

ATHENA D

WHICH BUTTON DO I PUSH??? SOUND SYSTEM 101 FOR MUSIC TEACHERS

CLINICIAN: C. LLOYD MCDONALD (FEAGIN MILL MIDDLE SCHOOL) PRESIDER: ALAN FOWLER (EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL)

Buttons, knobs, sliders, microphones...how do you turn this thing on? Join us for a hands-on session to learn the basics of sound system operation for school events. From the basics to advanced techniques, Alan Kirkland and Lloyd McDonald share ideas for making sound systems a tool for successful performances. SPONSOR: AK2 PRODUCTIONS

CYPRESS

5:15PM CNAFME RECEPTION THURSDAY HOST: DR. MARY LAND (CNAfME STATE ADVISOR)

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SESSION

INFORMATION

4:00PM5:00PM

1/25 THURSDAY

ATHENA A/B

PERCUSSION MAINTENANCE: KEEP PERCUSSION EQUIPMENT FUNCTIONAL WITH TLC AND TRIPS TO THE HARDWARE STORE.

CLINICIAN: ROBERT TURNER (GREATER ATLANTA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL) PRESIDER: JON COTTON (OCONEE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: AMANDA BINGHAM (ALTON C. CREWS MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Many times we overlook maintenance of percussion equipment. This clinic will address what can be done to fix and maintain percussion equipment including: timpani, keyboards, handheld percussion, as well as some ways to save money by making your own equipment.

ATHENA E

CLINICIAN: DR. DAVID LAMBERT (JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY) PRESIDER: MIGUEL GUISASOLA (EAST JACKSON HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: DR. TIM PITCHFORD (THE LOVETT SCHOOL)

This clinic presents educators with a progressive, step-by-step, listening-based approach to teaching beginning jazz improvisation. The clinic focuses on collective improvisation, instructor and student-led call-and response, and developing beginning concepts in guide tone improvisation.

BAND

A PROGRESSIVE APPROACH TO TEACHING BEGINNING IMPROVISATION

OCONEE RIVER

MAKING THE MARCH KING: THE SOUSA MARCH IN FORM, STYLE, AND PERFORMANCE

CLINICIAN: DR. PATRICK WARFIELD (UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND) PRESIDER: MATT KOPERNIAK (RIVERWATCH MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: BROOKE VANKEMPEN (ARCHER HIGH SCHOOL)

Marches come in a variety of forms and styles. This clinic examines how Sousa transformed the parade march, with its equal-length strains, into a genre suitable for concert performance. It also examines the many unwritten performance secrets used by the Sousa Band.

ATHENA F

GROWING MUSICIANS: CULTIVATING MUSIC CLASSROOM CLIMATES FOR ADOLESCENTS

CLINICIAN: DR. BRIDGET SWEET (JW PEPPER AND SON, INC) PRESIDER: TODD LOPEZ (EAGLE’S LANDING MIDDLE) HOST: REBEKKAH NORDAN (STALLINGS ISLAND MS)

ATHENA I/J

VISUAL SYMPTOMS OF VOCAL PROBLEMS, DIAGNOSIS AND PRESCRIPTION

CLINICIAN: BILL HOBBINS (AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY) PRESIDER: BRITTANY PATTERSON (P. B. RITCH MIDDLE SCHOOL)

CHORAL

Discussion will include the acknowledgment of socialization as people and teachers, encountering and navigating adolescent student diversity and identity development, humanity and empathy for the nurturing classroom. SPONSOR: JW PEPPER AND SON, INC

As choral conductors, how can we rehearse the ensemble and simultaneously guide individual singers appropriately? Our ears tell us there are problems, but our eyes can often assist us in pin-pointing the nature and source of these problems. SPONSOR: AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY

OLYMPIA

LEARN TO HARMONIZE ‘ROUND THE WORLD

Through global activities, learn the successful methodology for teaching kids to gradually develop confident aural, oral, visual and kinesthetic harmonization. Handout included. Dress comfortably. SPONSOR: HAL LEONARD CORPORATION

PARTHENON

IT’S AS EASY AS K,1,2!

CLINICIAN: JENNY CHAMBLESS (CHATTAHOOCHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) PRESIDER: KELLY POQUETTE (JJ HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) HOST: ROSE BLANCHARD (ALLGOOD ELEMENTARY)

ELEMENTARY

CLINICIAN: CHERYL LAVENDER (LAVENDER MUSIC INC.) PRESIDER: CHRIS BULGREN (ARMSTRONG STATE UNIVERSITY) HOST: NORA DUKES

If you struggle with planning for the little guys, this is the session for you. Lessons that are winners that have worked in my classroom. From “Ebeneezer Sneezer” to “Shoo, Fly!”, you are sure to find something that you can use in your classroom! 2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

1/25 THURSDAY

4:00PM5:00PM

SESSION

INFORMATION

ATHENA G

THEORY: IT’S NOT A 4-LETTER WORD! TEACHING MUSICIANSHIP IN A PERFORMANCE WORLD

CLINICIAN: MARGARET HERON (MORTIMER JORDAN HS/BIRMINGHAM GIRLS CHOIR)

Every ensemble is comprised of students with varying levels of ability and motivation. How do we have time to teach and assess every student at his/her own level? Where is the model for teaching more than performance within our rehearsal times? This session shows you how to address these challenges.

GENERAL

ATHENA H

STRATEGIC BOOSTERS: HOW TO THRIVE, NOT SURVIVE!

CLINICIAN: DR. DAVID W. VANDEWALKER (FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS) PRESIDER: ARNEESA WOODS (OAKLEY ELEMENTARY)

This interactive session explores practical tools to update your booster club program into a successful small business designed to efficiently and effectively support music programs. The strategies shared will help any organization take a big leap and begin to thrive with volunteers in an accelerated age. SPONSOR: GIA PUBLICATIONS, INC.

EMPIRE ROOM

EXCITING NEW BREEZIN’ THRU THEORY ‘NEXT GEN’: ANYWHERE, ANY DEVICE!

CLINICIAN: JEAN MCKEN (BREEZIN’ THRU INC.)

Say goodbye to tech barriers & hello to the most fun, effective, accessible way to breeze thru music theory. With its stunning interface and fun rewards, students are motivated to achieve mastery. Accessed 100% online, auto-assessed, see real progress with this award-winning curriculum resource. Save time, track progress. Grades 4-12 SPONSOR: BREEZIN’ THRU INC.

GUITAR

WILLOW

COME SWIM IN THE “SHARK TANK” WITH CHORDBUDDY,THE FASTEST WAY TO TEACH & LEARN GUITAR

CLINICIAN: TRAVIS PERRY (CHORDBUDDY GUITAR COMPANY) PRESIDER: BRION KENNEDY (ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC HS) HOST: MATT ANDERSON (REINHARDT UNIVERSITY)

The ChordBuddy supports a guitar classroom that caters to the needs of all learners. It quickly puts the love of playing into your students!This session will focus on ways to assess, track growth, and differentiate a guitar classroom. The ChordBuddy first teaches rhythm, steady beat, and the love of playing. SPONSOR: CHORDBUDDY

THEATRE

WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE

DIRECTOR: DWAYNE WASSON PRESIDER: BARBERA SECRIST SCHMEDES (LOVINGGOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOSTS: JENNIFER FLOYD (MCEACHERN HIGH SCHOOL), LUIS BRANCH (OGLETHORPE CHARTER SCHOOL)

ATHENA C

TECHNOLOGY

FINALE 101: LEARN THE ESSENTIALS TO GET YOU GOING

CLINICIAN: MAVIS KALLESTAD (MAKEMUSIC)

It’s easy to compose, arrange, edit, transpose, hear and print music with Finale. Topics include: Setting up scores; note entry with or without MIDI keyboard; dynamics, markings, lyrics; transposition; page layout; printing parts; exporting to audio. Learn about the hundreds of available music education resources included in the software. SPONSOR: MAKEMUSIC

ATHENA D

THE MUSICFIRST SOFTWARE SUITE FOR MUSIC EDUCATION – SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE ON ANY DEVICE

CLINICIANS: JIM FRANKEL (MUSICFIRST), ROBIN HODSON (MUSICFIRST)

MusicFirst has the biggest suite of software in the world – all in the cloud, and suitable for any browser-based device: come and see notation, sequencing, performance assessment, sight reading, ear training, theory training, exploration and much more!

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

EVENING

PERFORMANCES

COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY SCHWOB WIND ENSEMBLE

DIRECTOR: JAMIE L. NIX

PRESIDER: MATT KOPERNIAK (RIVERWATCH MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: JEREMY FERMIN (VETERANS HIGH SCHOOL)

7:00PM 7:30PM

PRESIDER: MATT KOPERNIAK (RIVERWATCH MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: PATRICK ERWIN (HILLGROVE HIGH SCHOOL)

BAPTIST CHURCH

GUITAR

VICKERY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL BELLA VOCE

DIRECTOR:MELISSA D. GRIZZLE

PRESIDER: EMILY ALLISON (EAST HALL MIDDLE SCHOOL)

MCINTOSH CHIEFS

DIRECTOR: HANNAH BETH POTTER

PRESIDER: CATHY POTTER (HUDDLESTON ELEMENTARY) HOSTS: STEVEN OLSON (FAYETTE CO. HIGH SCHOOL) KARA POST (BOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL)

ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL ELITE WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CHOIR

DIRECTOR: WILLIAM J HALL

PRESIDER: RYAN MCKENDRICK (WOODSTOCK HS) HOSTS: LAURA MARTIN (BOOTH MIDDLE SCHOOL) SCOTT MARTIN (CREEKVIEW HIGH SCHOOL)

MERCER SINGERS

DIRECTOR: STANLEY L. ROBERTS

CENTENNIAL ACADEMY GUITAR ENSEMBLE

DIRECTOR: ERIK HERNDON

PRESIDER: BRION KENNEDY (GUITAR CHAIR) HOST: ROB PETHEL (SUTTON MIDDLE SCHOOL)

DULUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL ADVANCED GUITAR ENSEMBLE

DIRECTOR: ASHLEY DRAKE

PRESIDER: BRION KENNEDY (GUITAR CHAIR) HOST: ROB PETHEL (SUTTON MIDDLE SCHOOL)

ELEMENTARY OLYMPIA

8:00PM

8:15PM

7:00PM

OCONEE RIVER

8:30PM

8:00PM

8:15PM

7:00PM

THEATRE

DIRECTORS: JAMES E. THOMPSON, JR., JEFF HARPER, KIMBERLY SNYDER

THURSDAY

CHORUS MILLEDGE AVENUE

BAND LASSITER SYMPHONIC BAND

1/25

FROM CHOREOGRAPHY TO CREATIVITY: EMPOWERING CREATIVE MOVEMENT IN YOUR CLASSROOM

CLINICIAN: KELLY MRAZ (ROAD HEAD ES)

REMEMBER CHORAL PERFORMANCES

MILLEDGE AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH

PRESIDER: DR. MICHELLE CHAMPION (ADDISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) HOST: MARTI PARKER (SUWANEE ELEMENTARY)

This session will help you take activities with choreography and open them up to more creative possibilities. It will increase your comfort with creative movement and how to structure it to help your students succeed. Using a blend of philosophies and process, we will encourage the creative mover in everyone!

1690 S Milledge Ave. Athens, GA 30601

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

2018 SUMMER MUSIC CAMPS In the Heart of Nashville

MUSIC THERAPY CAMP June 4–8 for Students with Special Needs, Ages 7–12 Music, Movement, Dancing, Songwriting, Singing, Arts and Crafts and Much More.

SUMMER WINDS BAND CAMP June 10–16 for Grades 9–12

For Woodwinds, Brass and Percussion. Ensemble Opportunities Include Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Chamber Music.

SUMMER VOCAL ARTS INTENSIVE June 24–30 for Grades 9–12

Solo, Ensemble and Choral Singing Experiences. Masterclasses in Classical, Jazz, Musical Theater and Contemporary Styles. Elective Classes in Conducting, Chart Writing, Artist Development, Movement and More.

BELMONT PIANO CAMP June 10–15 for Grades 9–12

Study Classical or Jazz Piano. Classes in Music Theory, Sight-Reading, Technique and Improvisation.

STRING CROSSINGS CAMP June 17–22 for Grades 9–12

For Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass and Harp. Classes in Classical, Bluegrass, Jazz and Rock styles. Receive String Orchestra, Chamber Ensemble and recording experience.

BELMONT ACADEMY PREPARATORY PIANO CAMP June 11-15 for Grades 6–12

Attend Classes in Performance, Music Theory, and Group Instruction. Attend Recitals, Concerts and Masterclasses.

For more information, costs and registration visit BELMONT.EDU/MUSIC

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

1/26 FRIDAY

8:45AM9:45AM

SESSION

INFORMATION

ATHENA A/B

WARM-UP WORK OUTS! A DAILY ROUTINE THAT BUILDS STRENGTH, SKILLS, AND TECHNIQUE FOR ANY BAND

BAND

CLINICIAN: CHRISTINE KRAEMER (COUSINS MIDDLE SCHOOL) PRESIDER: MICHAEL FOXWORTH (RETIRED GMEA MEMBER) HOST: MIRANDA CARLSEN (HARRIS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL)

15 consistent minutes a day can save you hours of rehearsal time on literature. Bands have to have skills that can be built through comprehensive Warm-Up routines specifically targeting techniques and strengths needed for any repertoire. Build the warm-up routine that can be adapted to benefit your program today.

ATHENA E

ASSESS FOR SUCCESS: EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE AUDITION AND ASSESSMENT PRACTICES

CLINICIAN: PATRICK ERWIN (HILLGROVE HS) PRESIDER: ANDY ESSERWEIN (SPRAYBERRY HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: KATIE GROVES (CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL)

We all struggle with individual assessment of our students. From time to procedure, there’s no standard practice. In this session we will discuss a method that has proven results within a high-functioning high school band program.

OCONEE RIVER

PARKVIEW HIGH SCHOOL TROMBONE CHOIR

DIRECTOR: JASON ATHA PRESIDER: ROBERT TRUAN (DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: CHRIS JOHNS (DACULA HIGH SCHOOL)

BAND PERFORMANCE

CHORAL

ATHENA F

NAVIGATING ADOLESCENT FEMALE AND MALE VOICE CHANGE

CLINICIAN: DR. BRIDGET SWEET (JW PEPPER AND SON, INC) PRESIDER: KIM MAUGANS (DACULA HIGH SCHOOL)

Discussion will include the physiological changes during both female and male adolescents, a sharing of a small overview of research and resources on these topics, and strategies and considerations for working with changing voices. SPONSOR: JW PEPPER AND SON, INC

ATHENA I/J

ELEMENTARY COLLEGE

CNAfME

ACDA READING SESSION

CYPRESS

YES!—YOUR EARLY SUCCESS IN THE ELEMENTARY GENERAL MUSIC CLASSROOM

CLINICIAN: MARTI PARKER (SUWANEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

Discover strategies and tips in classroom management and organizational skills, uncover helpful resources, learn of professional development opportunities, and ascertain ways to perform successfully in the evaluation process. This session will benefit teachers new to the field of elementary music education, as well as veteran teachers who want fresh ideas!

LIGOTTI HALL 1

“THE ARTICULATE PERCUSSIONIST” - HOW TO SEPARATE THE AVERAGE PLAYER FROM THE EXCELLENT MUSICIAN CLINICIAN: DR. JILLIAN BAXTER (YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE)

This session will examine key articulation markings and playing styles in percussion scores which are key to elevating the artistry of a well-rounded percussionist. Popular band pieces and solos will be used as examples with contrasting options for execution. These execution points assist in audition preparation and concert performance.

OLYMPIA

MOTOWN, HIP HOP BUBBLEGUM OR POP - WHAT’S YOUR HOOK?

CLINICIAN: AMY K. MILLER (RETIRED MEMBER) PRESIDER: KAY BRATTON (BERRY COLLEGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) HOST: JIM ADAMS (BUTTON GWINNETT ELEMENTARY)

The ideas presented in this workshop are intended for use as “hooks” or “change-of-pace” activities that will captivate students’ attention and engage their involvement in music class. While not complete lesson plans themselves, these activities can be used to enhance existing lesson plans within the curriculum. Guaranteed cool-sounding, kid-friendly fun!

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

SESSION

INFORMATION

8:45AM9:45AM

1/26 FRIDAY

CLINICIAN: KRISTIN M. PUGLIESE (NOTE KNACKS MUSIC) PRESIDER: SARAH GRANT (PINE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) HOST: MELANIE DARBY (SPIVEY HALL EDUCATION MANAGER)

Bring beautiful literature into your classroom and use it to enhance your curriculum! We will draw parallels between Language Arts and Music, look at how story building and composing are alike, and finish by exploring ways your students can create accompaniments to books and fairy tales. SPONSOR: J. W. PEPPER

ELEMENTARY

PARTHENON

HOW TO BRING AWARD WINNING LITERACY INTO YOUR MUSIC CLASSROOM

ATHENA G

A CONVERSATION WITH CECIL WILDER

CLINICIAN: CECIL WILDER (GEORGIA MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION) PRESIDER: SAM LOWDER (WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL - STOCKBRIDGE)

ATHENA H

TRANSGENDER STUDENTS IN MUSIC CLASSROOMS: A PANEL DISCUSSION

CLINICIANS: PATRICK K. FREER (GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY), MELISSA T. ARASI (REINHARDT UNIVERSITY), LANIE COX (ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL), DAVID HIRSCHORN (RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL), GREG HUCKS (ATLANTA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL) PRESIDER: SAMUEL HOLMES (GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY)

GENERAL

Spend an hour asking Mr. Wilder whatever questions you have about GMEA and his fifty years as a member, officer, and employee, his thoughts on music and music education, his career, or anything else you are curious about.

This session will open a dialogue about ethical, pedagogical, and logistical considerations relating to transgender students in music classrooms. Teachers will speak about their experiences working with transgender elementary, middle, high school, and college students. The discussion will include guidance from administrators and counselors.

GENERAL

CLINICIANS: MEGAN ENDICOTT (DOLVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL), CHARLES LAUX (ALPHARETTA HIGH SCHOOL)

See what all the fuss is about with personalized learning and how music teachers can enhance the traditional classroom model. Learn how to use a variety of teaching strategies that incorporate best practices, assessment, and how to seamlessly integrate technology while providing your students with a customized learning environment.

ORCHESTRA

EMPIRE ROOM

ENGAGE YOUR MUSIC STUDENTS WITH A PERSONALIZED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT

WILLOW

CLINICIAN: PARKER SMITH (GUITAR SHED) PRESIDER: BRION KENNEDY (GUITAR CHAIR) HOST: ROB PETHEL (SUTTON MIDDLE SCHOOL)

This session will focus on how to use five open chord shapes to map out the entire fretboard. This chord based approach to soloing is helpful for the beginning to advanced improviser. Differences between harmonic concepts, practice techniques and ear training will be discussed.

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

GUITAR

EXPLORING THE FRETBOARD - IMPROVISING USING THE CAGED SYSTEM

MUSIC MUSIC WITH PURPOSE

A Christ-centered university in southeast Tennessee with faculty, curriculum, facilities, and opportunities to prepare you for your goals as tomorrowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s musician. Audition Dates: NOV. | JAN. | FEB.

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

| MAR.

| APR.

LEEUNIVERSITY.edu/music

SESSION

INFORMATION

ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE

8:45AM9:45AM

1/26 FRIDAY

THEATRE

FULTON COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA

DIRECTORS: SHARON M. ANDERSON & DR. JAMES BARKET PRESIDER: JAY WUCHER (CLARKE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT) HOSTS: CAROLYN LANDREAU (CENTENNIAL HIGH SCHOOL), NICOLE THOMPSON (TAYLOR ROAD MIDDLE SCHOOL), TERESA HOEBEKE (HOPEWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL), AMOS LIU (RIVER TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL)

CLINICIAN: AMBER A. COLBERG (COLUMBUS STATE UNIVFERSITY)

Students with Down syndrome are sometimes not included in the general music classroom. Practical solutions for including individuals with Down syndrome in the general music classroom will be presented.

RESEARCH

LIGOTTI HALL 2

MUSIC EDUCATION FOR FUTURE “MATHEWS”: DOWN SYNDROME IN GENERAL MUSIC EDUCATION

ATHENA C

NEAR, FAR, WHEREVER YOU ARE! USING NEARPOD IN THE MUSIC CLASSROOM

Using Nearpod in your classroom can help you assess and gather real-time feedback and post-session reports on student learning to inform your planning. This tool aids in providing just-in-time direct instruction for teachers and helps manage the hundreds of student reports we juggle daily all while students are having FUN. SPONSOR: NEARPOD

ATHENA D

SO NOW WHAT!?! IDEAS AND RESOURCES FOR DEVELOPING LESSON PLANS IN THE MUSIC TECH CLASSROOM

CLINICIAN: HEATH JONES (MCCONNELL MIDDLE SCHOOL) PRESIDER: GEORGE EVANS (TAPP MIDDLE SCHOOL)

TECHNOLOGY

CLINICIANS: CASEY HALL (WOLF CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL), MEGAN ENDICOTT (DOLVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL), ARIEL ROBINS (FINDLEY OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) PRESIDER: MEGAN GIBSON (BROOKVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

Now that you finally convinced your principal to add a music technology class, what do you do now? This session will share resources and ideas for developing lesson plans and activities in the music tech classroom. Topics include instructional guides, demonstrations of lesson plans, student work. and other helpful resources

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

1/26 FRIDAY

10:00AM11:00AM

SESSION

INFORMATION

ATHENA A/B

MUSIC PROGRAMS BUILT TO LAST: ASPIRE, ACHIEVE, AND CREATE

BAND

CLINICIAN: DR. DAVID VANDEWALKER (FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS) PRESIDER: CHRIS SHUMICK (MILTON HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: GREG MILLER (WOODWARD ACADEMY)

This “how to” session examines the core components of those who build visionary, legendary band programs built to last. We will examine how to establish an aspired vision, devise a strategic plan to achieve excellence and create growth and change over time.

ATHENA E

BUILD YOUR BAND FROM THE BOTTOM UP - A LOW BRASS PEDAGOGY CLINIC

CLINICIAN: ADAM FREY (UNIVERSITY OF NORTH GEORIGA) PRESIDER: DEAN PATTERSON (RIVERWATCH MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: AARON GARLAND (RINGGOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL)

A session focused on learning more about how to teach low brass more effectively with better tone and technique. Also, strategies and repertoire that will motivate your students to have better sound, blend and tuning through chamber music. Instrument, mouthpiece, and chamber music guide provided. SPONSOR: YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA

ATHENA F

“WHAT WAS I THINKING?!?” ADVICE FOR THE BEGINNING CHORAL DIRECTOR

CHORAL

CLINICIAN: MARLA BALDWIN (PALMER MIDDLE SCHOOL) PRESIDER: KATE CHASTAIN (SMITHA MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: SELINA MADISON (DANIELL MIDDLE SCHOOL), MEGAN SCHUITEMA (HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL)

As a new teacher, the tasks you face are overwhelming; how to get the kids on the risers, deciphering the handbook, tackling paperwork, finding chaperones, selecting LGPE music, teaching sight reading, etc. You don’t get this stuff through edTPA. Let me share with you everything I learned the hard way.

ATHENA I/J

AN INTRODUCTION TO EMERGING DIGITAL PUBLISHING ALTERNATIVES: OR...”HOW TO SURVIVE THE COMPUTER APOCALYPSE.”

CLINICIAN: DR. TIMOTHY M. POWELL (OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY) PRESIDER: SHERRY PURYEAR (BLAKENEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

ELEMENTARY

COLLEGE

In this session, we will explore decaying historical publishing paradigms, emerging trends in the digital publishing industry, fantastic new pieces available for digital download, and copyright issues related to printing, sharing, and using PDF digital copies in rehearsal.

LIGOTTI HALL 1

EDTPA FRIENDLY ASSESSMENTS

CLINICIAN: DR. PATTY K. NELSON (SHORTER UNIVERSITY)

This session will present assessments which provide appropriate data, are generally easy to do in class and do not take up a lot of teaching time.

OLYMPIA

LEARN TO HARMONIZE ‘ROUND THE WORLD REPEAT

CLINICIAN: CHERYL LAVENDER (LAVENDER MUSIC INC.) PRESIDER: JEREMY RAGAN (DALLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) HOST: JENNI STANCILL (LEVEL CREEK ELEMENTARY)

FREE COFFEE FRIDAY & SATURDAY

EXHIBIT HALL

“COFFEE IS A LANGUAGE IN ITSELF.“

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

JACKIE CHAN

YOU’RE WELCOME ;)

MUSIC EDUCATION

GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN

Master of Music • • • •

Evening classes – full or part-time Assistantships – full tuition waiver plus stipend Assistantships focus on the teaching of american popular music Apply by June 1 for Fall 2018

Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning • • • • •

Evening classes – full or part-time For careers in higher education Assistantships – full tuition waiver, $12,000 stipend Assistantships focus on music pedagogy in underserved schools Apply by March 1 (Fall 2018), October 1 (Spring 2019)

PERFORM. CREATE. INSPIRE.

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction • • • • •

Three-year program; Begin summer term For careers in PK-12 schools Assistantships – full tuition waiver, $12,000 stipend Assistantships focus on issues of social justice in music education Apply by December 15 for the following summer

music.gsu.edu

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

1/26 ELEMENTARY

FRIDAY

10:00AM11:00AM

SESSION

INFORMATION

PARTHENON

PBL 2.0 - PROJECT-BASED LEARNING FOR THE MUSIC CLASSROOM FOLLOW-UP

CLINICIANS: ARIEL ROBINS (FINDLEY OAKS ELEMENTARY), SUSAN AHMAD (LAKE WINDWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL), MEGAN ENDICOTT (DOLVIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) PRESIDER: GARY LENZ (BUFORD ACADEMY) HOST: CHRISTI LENZ (BUFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

Looking for ideas, strategies, and examples of how to bring PBL to life within the unique context of the music classroom? Let us help you by sharing tools, ideas, and kid-tested unit plans to help you facilitate meaningful learning experiences for students through Project-Based Learning!

ATHENA G

GENERAL

CLINICIANS: BARRY MORGAN (COBB COUNTY SOLICITOR GENERAL), ROBERT W. SMITH (TROY UNIVERSITY), DAVID STARNES (WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY) PRESIDER: PAULA KRUPICZEWICZ (NORTH COBB HIGH SCHOOL)

This session will explore the intricacies, issues and pitfalls of the copyright law from the perspective of the Composer, the teacher, and a lawyer.

ATHENA H

MUSIC EDUCATOR RESILIENCE 14 ESSENTIAL SKILLS TO HELP YOU “BOUNCE” NOT “’BREAK”

CLINICIAN: ANDREW HARWOOD (LUMPKIN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL)

Resilience is the ability to adapt to changing and stressful situations while maintaining functionality. Music education can be a stressful and challenging profession. Using the same techniques taught to US soldiers, this clinic will present skills that help people cope with stress in a positive and productive way.

ORCHESTRA

GUITAR

WILLOW

GUITAR IN THE SCHOOL JAZZ BAND: A BAND DIRECTOR’S SURVIVAL GUIDE

CLINICIAN: RICK BURGESS (OGLETHORPE UNIVERSITY) PRESIDER: GEORGE BARNETT (NORTHWEST WHITFIELD HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: BRION KENNEDY (GUITAR CHAIR)

An overview of ways to assimilate the guitar into the school jazz band. Topics include equipment, resources, tips on improvisation and rhythm playing, and will include demonstrations of various playing techniques and equipment. Teachers who do not play guitar will receive information that will help in providing better instruction.

EMPIRE ROOM

EFFECTIVE GESTURES AND PRACTICAL SCORE ANALYSIS IN NEW ORCHESTRA MUSIC: A CONDUCTING/SIGHTREADING WORKSHOP

CLINICIAN: DR. NATHANIEL PARKER (KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY) PRESIDER: JANICE YOON, NORTHBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL HOST: PRESTON E. GRIFFITH, SHILOH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Dr. Nathaniel F. Parker, Director of Orchestral Studies at Kennesaw State University, will work directly with teachers as they conduct the reading session orchestra. This masterclass-style session will focus on effective physical conducting gestures--both fundamental and composition-specific--as well as practical rehearsal analysis of the new works for student orchestras.

ATHENA C

SOUND SYSTEMS BASICS FOR THE MUSIC EDUCATOR

TECHNOLOGY

CLINICIAN: JODY UNDERWOOD (ROMEO MUSIC)

Join an interactive discussion on the basics of digital audio. From the confused rookie to the mature veteran, there is something for everyone. Topics include types of microphones, differentiation of cables and connectors, digital mixing consoles, powered speakers and much more! Come and learn!! SPONSOR: ROMEO MUSIC

ATHENA D

CREATION IS KEY

CLINICIAN: JOHN MLYNCZAK (TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS) PRESIDER: NICK GRIMMETT (GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY - CNAFME)

Imagine learning to read but never learning to write? Composing music makes students better musicians and better performers, and technology allows students to easily create their own music, anytime, anywhere. This session will demonstrate simple and effective composition exercises that can integrate into any music program. SPONSOR: NOTEFLIGHT, LLC 2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

SESSION

INFORMATION

11:15AM12:15PM

1/26 FRIDAY

ATHENA A/B

5 FUNDAMENTALS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE SINGLE REED SECTIONS IN YOUR BAND OR ORCHESTRA! CLINICIAN: DR. JEFFREY M. BROOKS & GARY PAULO (D’ADARRIO) PRESIDER: HOLLY LLOYD (RADLOFF MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: DR. DYANN RYANS (SYLVAN HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL)

ATHENA E

MUSIC PERFORMANCE THEORY: DECODING MUSIC THEORY TO ENHANCE MUSICIANSHIP

BAND

Would you like your clarinet and saxophone sections to exhibit better tone, intonation, and technical control? In this session, we will focus on the five most important fundamentals that will make your sections shine. SPONSOR: D’ADDARIO

CLINICIAN: PAUL KIMPTON & ANN KIMPTON (ADVENTURES WITH MUSIC, INC. AND GIA PUBLICATIONS, INC.) PRESIDER: MIRANDA CARLSEN (HARRIS COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: ROBERT TRUAN (DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL)

Teaching the theory behind the music you are playing improves your ensemble’s performance. But how do you do that when you are crunched for rehearsal time? This workshop provides practical teaching strategies to embed in your rehearsal that give students ways to crack the musical code and increase musical expression. SPONSOR: ADVENTURES WITH MUSIC, INC., GIA PUBLICATIONS, INC.

OCONEE RIVER

DICKERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

BAND PERFORMANCES

DIRECTOR: SCOTT BROWN PRESIDER: JOHN PALMER (WALTON HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: J. ANDREW MCMILLEN (FAYETTE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL)

THEATRE

JACKSON COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL WIND ENSEMBLE

DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS A. GOLDING PRESIDER: MATT KOPERNIAK (RIVERWATCH MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: AMANDA HILL IRBY (STEWART MIDDLE SCHOOL)

ATHENA F

ASSESSMENT PHILOSOPHIES AND GRADING PRACTICES IN THE CHORAL CLASSROOM: DISCUSSION AND EVALUATION

CLINICIAN: JAY CHAMPION (LOST MOUNTIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL) PRESIDER: ALICIA VINSON (COLUMBUS HIGH SCHOOL)

ATHENA I/J

THE TAMING OF THE CREW: SIMPLE STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE YOUR MEN’S CHOIR TONE AND RANGE

CHORAL

Assessment and grading in the choral classroom can differ greatly from teacher to teacher. This presentation will offer a discussion on grading philosophies and how they translate into standard grading practices. In a panel discussion, examples of student skills and assessment methods from successful teachers will be presented.

CLINICIAN: DR. J.D. BURNETT (UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA) PRESIDER: KRISTEN DONALDSON (OCONEE COUNTY MIDDLE)

Working with young or untrained male voices presents a host of challenges to the teacher/conductor. Through the application of speech-like production and calculated vowel adjustments, one can fashion a group vocal approach that improves the quality of ensemble tone and range.

CLINICIAN: CHRISTINE KRAEMER (COUSINS MIDDLE SCHOOL)

What can GMEA do for you and what can you do for GMEA? New and veteran music educators can explore the “ins and outs” of GMEA and the Opus resource. Take the time to navigate through the Opus system to get reacquainted with the many aspects of GMEA.

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

CNAfME

CYPRESS

GMEA 1.0 OVERVIEW FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS WHAT GMEA CAN DO FOR YOU AND YOUR PROGRAM!

1/26 COLLEGE

FRIDAY

11:15AM12:15PM

SESSION

INFORMATION

LIGOTTI HALL 1

WATCH YOUR STEP: AVOIDING THE PITFALLS OF DISSERTATION WRITING

CLINICIAN: DR. WILLIAM M. JOHNSON (SOUTHWEST TENNESSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)

This informative session is designed to help graduate students writing thesis and dissertations. The session is designed to identify the stumbling blocks that are associated with the dissertation process. Topics include APA Style (7th Edition), citations, methodology, results and more!

OLYMPIA

ELEMENTARY

CALLING ALL WORLD BROTHERS AND SISTERS

CLINICIAN: CHERYL LAVENDER (LAVENDER MUSIC INC.) PRESIDER: GINA ROYAL (BEN HILL PRIMARY) HOST: SARAH GRANT (PINE GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

Learn multicultural songs, games and dances that nurture compassionate, global connections and understanding. Cheryl draws heavily from her teaching in South Africa. Handout included. Dress comfortably. SPONSOR: HAL LEONARD CORPORATION

PARTHENON

IMPROVISATION WITH ORFF INSTRUMENTS

CLINICIAN: JIM SOLOMON (PERIPOLE) PRESIDER: PAULA THOMAS-LEE (ACWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) HOST: JIMMIE HOWELL, JR (EJ SWINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

Perform two songs for upper elementary with Orff accompaniment, and experience “free form” and Question/Answer improvisation. The emphasis is on steps that foster student improvisation skills. SPONSOR: PERIPOLE-BERGERAULT

RMS offers a premium selection of hand selected clarinets for the demanding artist, educator and student. hauls.

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2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

470-545-9803

Artist level set ups, upgrades and overhauls.

SESSION

INFORMATION

11:15AM12:15PM

1/26 FRIDAY

ATHENA G

SELLING YOURSELF WITHOUT SELLING OUT... OR BREAKING THE BANK

CLINICIAN: ANDY EDWARDS (PEACHTREE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL), RYAN BARBEE (GEORGIA MUSIC EDCUATORS ASSOCIATION) PRESIDER: CASEY HALL (WOLF CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

ATHENA H

PRACTICE SMARTER, NOT HARDER: USING THE BODY AND THE BRAIN MORE EFFICIENTLY

CLINICIAN: DR. JOHN PURSELL (YAMAHA MUSIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA) PRESIDER: CHRISTIN L. LAWHORNE (RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL)

GENERAL

You never get a second chance to make a first impression. This session will cover the essentials of quality in submitting applications for events and conferences. Edwards & Barbee will informatively but humorously provide you with valuable info that will help you sell yourself without breaking the bank. SPONSOR: ACE OF PHOTOS & RYAN BARBEE CREATIVE

Learn to use the body and brain more correctly to increase practice efficiency. Three ideas about practice are examined and then combined into a Comprehensive Practice Routine. Learn to apply athletic muscle development principles; learn how the brain learns and remembers; and learn about Random Practice. SPONSOR: YAMAHA MUSIC CORPORATION

CLINICIAN: CARYN VOLK (NORTH GWINNETT MIDDLE SCHOOL) PRESIDER: BRION KENNEDY (GUITAR CHAIR) HOST: JENNIFER BAIN (CHARLES R. DREW HIGH SCHOOL)

Have a guitar group, but not sure what to play? Come read and play music for guitar ensembles from beginners to advanced. Be sure to bring your guitar and play along!

CLINICIAN: DR. NATHANIEL PARKER (KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY) PRESIDER: BILL SCRUGGS (NORTHBROOK MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: (VICTORIA ENLOE, PEACHTREE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL)

ORCHESTRA

EMPIRE ROOM

EFFECTIVE GESTURES AND PRACTICAL SCORE ANALYSIS IN NEW ORCHESTRA MUSIC: A CONDUCTING/SIGHTREADING WORKSHOP

GUITAR

WILLOW

GUITAR ENSEMBLE READING SESSION

ATHENA C

YOU HAVE THE LATEST FINALE BUT ARE YOU USING IT LIKE FINALE 2000?

CLINICIAN: MAVIS KALLESTAD (MAKEMUSIC) PRESIDER: CHRIS HARPER (BURKE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL)

ATHENA D

ADVOCATING FOR A MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM

CLINICIAN: JOHN MLYNCZAK (TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS) PRESIDER: BRITTANY PATTERSON (P.B. RITCH MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: NICK GRIMMETT (GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY - CNAFME)

Music technology courses allow any student to create music using modern composition tools. How do we advocate for adding music technology curriculums in the current education environment of assessment and student growth data? This session will provide information on starting a music technology program on any budget. SPONSOR: NOTEFLIGHT, LLC

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

TECHNOLOGY

Learn Finale time saving tools and shortcuts: Repitch Tool, Selection Tool and contextual menus to reduce editing time. Metatools to enter markings and expressions. Faster ways to enter repeats/endings and codas, Score Manager, changing instruments mid-staff, hiding empty staves, exploding chords into individual staves, creating custom expressions, and more! SPONSOR: MAKEMUSIC

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

The Stetson University School of Music is regarded as one of the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s finest undergraduate-only professional schools of music, with a select enrollment of just over 200 majors. Students enjoy the advantage of close collaboration with faculty and remarkable opportunities for solo and ensemble performance.

Audition dates: January 27 February 3, 17, 24

The School of Music is located on the historic DeLand, Florida campus of Stetson University. Visit stetson.edu/music, where you can learn more about our outstanding programs and the audition process, listen to our brilliant musical performances and schedule a campus visit.

stetson.edu/audition

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

Contact: Hannah Austin 800-688-0101

SESSION

INFORMATION

2:00PM3:00PM

1/26 FRIDAY

ATHENA E

DEVELOPING MUSICIANSHIP BY IMPROVING SPATIAL AWARENESS

CLINICIAN: ASHLEY FLOYD (ELBERT COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL) PRESIDER: BRYAN AGAN (SOUTH EFFINGHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: KYLE BICKWIT (SOCIAL CIRCLE MIDDLE-HIGH SCHOOL)

Composers have long considered sound’s movement around a physical space as a major compositional element. Educators should likewise work to hone their students’ awareness to the movement of sound with the goal of increasing musicality. This presentation gives practical classroom activities to increase spatial awareness and improve our student’s performance.

ATHENA H

CLINICIANS: ALISON FARLEY (UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA), CLAIRE WAISTELL (SYLVESTER MIDDLE SCHOOL) PRESIDER: ROBERT TRUAN (DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: TERRI LYNN INGRAM (LIBERTY TECH CHARTER SCHOOL)

This session will focus on the approach of providing middle school students with a reduced score during the rehearsal process. Information will include student and teacher experience and performance evaluation from outside raters to determine if this approach is a desirable method for developing independence in young musicians.

BAND

GRASPING THE BIGGER PICTURE: AN ALTERNATIVE APPROACH TO THE REHEARSAL PROCESS

OCONEE RIVER

GMEA JAZZ READING SESSION

CLINICIANS: ROB OPITZ (KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY), CHIP CROTTS (GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY) PRESIDER: DR. TIM PITCHFORD (THE LOVETT SCHOOL) HOST: NEIL RUBY (CENTRAL-CARROLL HS)

Come hear some of the best players in the state sightread jazz charts that you might use for your own band program. The band will sightread music from “Easy” to “Advanced” for you. The band is under the direction of Rob Opitz and Chip Crotts. SPONSOR: JW PEPPER

BAND PERFORMANCE

THEATRE

UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA WIND ENSEMBLE

DIRECTOR JOSH BYRD PRESIDER: MATT KOPERNIAK (RIVERWATCH MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: ERIC WILLOUGHBY (WOODLAND HIGH SCHOOL)

ATHENA F

MUSIC LITERACY: USING CPDL TO PROMOTE SIGHT-SINGING IN THE CHORAL CLASSROOM

CLINICIAN: LAUREN WHITHAM (UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA) PRESIDER: JOHN WOMACK (MT. ZION HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: RENISE BURTON (BOOKER T. WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL)

ATHENA I/J

USE OF MOVEMENT TO ENHANCE CHORAL REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE

CHORAL

This workshop features a sight-singing curriculum that utilizes choral scores found exclusively in the Choral Public Domain Library to support music literacy and promote independent learning. Designed for the developing mixed chorus, and presented with pedagogically sound sequencing, this program includes quality repertoire suitable for daily sight-singing or concert performance.

CLINICIAN: DR. STEFANIE CASH (BERRY COLLEGE) PRESIDER: J. SCOTT SMITH (CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Explore strategic use of movement as a pedagogical tool for improved learning and productivity in the choral rehearsal. Movement is an excellent addition to help energize the body and sound and release tension. Proper implementation can improve breath management, tone, intonation, diction, articulation, phrasing, style and internalization of the beat.

CYPRESS

CLINICIAN: DR. RICKEY BADUA (CAL POLY POMONA UNIVERSITY) PRESIDER: MICHAEL ROBINSON (UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA)

This session will provide twenty-five effective rehearsal strategies to reinvigorate any rehearsal and inspire musical success for every student. Through developing ensemble goals, practical fundamentals, efficient rehearsal design, teaching strategies and assessment, students will be empowered and engaged from start to finish! 2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

CNAfME

EVERY STUDENT SUCCEEDS: TWENTY-FIVE REHEARSAL GEMS TO INSPIRE YOUR ENSEMBLE

1/26 COLLEGE

FRIDAY

2:00PM3:00PM

SESSION

INFORMATION

LIGOTTI HALL 1

FOSTERING EXCELLENCE AND OWNERSHIP AMONGST NON (MUSIC) MAJORS AT THE COLLEGIATE LEVEL

CLINICIAN: JERRY ULRICH (GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY)

Does your college choir include non-music majors - either exclusively or among voice majors? One way to develop musical skills and nurture independence is to foster artistic autonomy in the critical process. This session will demonstrate ways to ‘level the playing field’ amongst majors and non-majors in rehearsals.

OLYMPIA

ELEMENTARY

WE ONLY REHEARSE ON MONDAYS! SELECTING CHORAL LITERATURE FOR THE ELEMENTARY CHORUS

CLINICIAN: RICK MCKEE & ANGEE MCKEE (KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY & COSMIC POSSUM MUSIC) PRESIDER: VICTORIA HAMMOND (GOSHEN ELEMENTARY) HOST: PAULA THOMAS-LEE (ACWORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

Compositions will be examined to discover elements that encourage best practices in the teaching of singing with younger voices. The reading booklet provided will contain standard choral compositions and newly-composed pieces that will equip young singers to perform their best in the LGPE setting, as well as the concert stage. SPONSOR: J.W. PEPPER

PARTHENON

SINGING GAMES FOR PRIMARY

CLINICIAN: JIM SOLOMON (PERIPOLE) PRESIDER: COURTNAYE WOOD (BRUMBY ELEMENTARY) HOST: GINA ROYAL (BEN HILL PRIMARY)

Sing, move, and play fabulous traditional games. SPONSOR: PERIPOLE-BERGERAULT

SESSION

INFORMATION

2:00PM3:00PM

1/26 FRIDAY

CLINICIAN: JOSH MARKHAM (SEQUOYAH HIGH SCHOOL) PRESIDER: JOE SALTER (DEAN RUSK MS)

A successful AP Music Theory program at your school will sharpen the skills of the students in performing ensembles, as well as prepare future music majors for the rigors of college work. Participants will learn how to prepare their students for the various components of the AP Music Theory Exam.

CLINICIAN: JEFF SCHAEFER (TRICKUM MIDDLE SCHOOL) PRESIDER: ROB PETHEL (SUTTON MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: BRION KENNEDY (GUITAR CHAIR)

Electric guitar gear talk for the non-guitarist. Everything from the types of electric guitar to amplifiers to effects will be explored. Come on and get your guitar gear geek on!!

CLINICIAN: DR. RICHARD BELL (CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY) PRESIDER: SARAH BALL (NORTH GWINNETT MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: AMY CLEMENT (NORTH GWINNETT MIDDLE SCHOOL)

A guided discussion of opportunities and challenges encountered by string teachers throughout their careers. Participants will learn from each other in a dialogue designed to elicit questions and suggestions from teachers at all phases of their careers.

LIGOTTI HALL 2

INCORPORATING LOCAL HISTORIES AND PRIMARY SOURCE STUDY INTO THE MUSIC CURRICULUM

CLINICIANS: DANA GORZELANY-MOSTAK & MATTHEW S. DAVIS (GEORGIA COLLEGE)

Public libraries, universities, and archives in the state of Georgia hold a wealth of primary source materials that document the region’s diverse musical landscape. This presentation will outline a Teach Local Music curriculum and offer strategies for integrating primary source study into the music classroom.

ORCHESTRA RESEARCH

EMPIRE ROOM

ORCHESTRA ISSUES THROUGH THE AGES

GUITAR

WILLOW

GOT GUITAR GEAR?

GENERAL

ATHENA A/B

AP MUSIC THEORY: STRATEGIES FOR BEING AWESOME

ATHENA C

USING SMARTMUSIC FOR DATA COLLECTION, DIFFERENTIATION AND OTHER TKE’S TASKS RELATED TO STUDENT LEARNING

CLINICIAN: MIKE GIBSON (RIDGEVIEW CHARTER SCHOOL) PRESIDER: STEVEN WATSON (JASPER MIDDLE SCHOOL)

ATHENA D

DESIGNING A MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM

CLINICIAN: JOHN MLYNCZAK (TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS) PRESIDER: ERIN LAYTON (MARIETTA MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: NICK GRIMMETT (GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY-CNAFME)

Want to start a music technology program? This session will demonstrate the need-to-knows of designing a curriculum! As educators, we understand how to teach music and our students certainly understand technology. Together, you can design a course where any student can create their own music. SPONSOR: NOTEFLIGHT, LLC

TECHNOLOGY

Session will show how SmartMusic can be used as a powerful tool for collecting individual student data about their learning, presenting the data in a logic manner to show student strength and weaknesses, and using the data to guide individual and group instruction and future assessment. SPONSOR: MAKEMUSIC

ATHENA G

ASSET/INVENTORY AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOR SCHOOLS AND DISTRICTS, WITH CHARMS

CLINICIAN: PAUL BROWN (CHARMS / DORIAN BUSINESS SYSTEMS)

See how the asset and financial features of the Charms system can help both the individual school program and the District Administrator manage inventory and potentially save thousands of dollars per year, through 24/7 cloud-based access to your data. SPONSOR: CHARMS / DORIAN BUSINESS SYSTEMS

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

1/26 FRIDAY

3:15PM4:15PM

SESSION

INFORMATION

BAND

ATHENA A/B

THE ERA OF THE EXPERT AND CROWD-SOURCING OUR ENSEMBLE REHEARSALS

CLINICIAN: CYNTHIA JOHNSTON TURNER (UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA) PRESIDER: JON COTTON (OCONEE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: ROBERT DAVIDSON (TRICKUM MIDDLE SCHOOL)

This session explores learner-centered techniques in rehearsal to help students take on the responsibility of independent musicianship and becoming more musical.

CNAfME

BAND

ATHENA E

I’VE GOT TOO MANY PERCUSSIONISTS! WHAT DO I DO?

CLINICIAN: DR. JILLIAN BAXTER (YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE) PRESIDER: DR. JEFF GRANT (LOWNDES HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: MARCUS K. RAYNER (WASHINGTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL)

This session will discuss tingare necessary, how to tackle multiple instruments and maneuver around the section with a class of wind instruments. Special attention will be given to beginning percussion in middle schools and rotation systems for middle and high schools.

ATHENA F

#STUCKINTHEMIDDLE...NOT!

CHORAL

CLINICIAN: DAWN-MARIE SCHAFER (MASON CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL) PRESIDER: DANA HARRELL (WEST JACKSON MIDDLE)

Middle school choral directors often feel, well, stuck in the middle. The challenges that face middle school directors and choruses are many at this level. In this session, you will find new, fresh ways to approach structure, curriculum, bonding, skill and classroom management in middle school.

ATHENA I/J

LGPE CHORAL SIGHT READING THE “WRIGHT” WAY

CLINICIANS: SPENCER WRIGHT (DAWSON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL), DOUG LOONEY (RETIRED), IRA PITTMAN (RETIRED), EVA JAMESON (RETIRED) PRESIDER: DEBBIE LOONEY (RETIRED)

COLLEGE

Using a live choir and director, this session will clear up some of the dos and don’ts in the sight reading portion of the choral LGPE. The session will be very helpful to new or inexperienced choral directors. It could also help experienced directors review their procedures.

LIGOTTI HALL 1

EDTPA AND TKES: WHAT DOES GOOD TEACHING LOOK LIKE?

CLINICIANS: ROY LEGETTE (UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA), DAWN MCCORD (UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA), JOYCE LAMBERT (WEST GEORGIA RESA)

edTPA and TKES are used to assess the readiness and effectiveness of teachers at different stages of their professional development. In this session, university music teacher educators and a teacher evaluation specialists from RESA will explore similarities and differences between these two assessments and discuss implications for teacher preparation.

OLYMPIA

ELEMENTARY

THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER! BUILDING CROSS-CURRICULAR CONNECTIONS THROUGH FOLK MUSIC AND MOVEMENT

CLINICIAN: EMILY WILLIAMS BURCH (QUAVERMUSIC.COM) PRESIDER: DR. RITA FRADY (HASTY ELEMENTARY FINE ARTS ACADEMY) HOST: GARY LOVINGOOD (CARTERSVILLE ELEMENTARY)

In this session, we’ll explore folk songs from cultures around the world, using movement, instruments, improvisation, and technology to extract solid cross-curricular connections in geography, history, and language - all while meeting your general music objectives. Participants will walk away with activities they can implement right away! SPONSOR: QUAVERMUSIC.COM

PARTHENON

SINGING GAMES FOR PRIMARY REPEAT

CLINICIAN: JIM SOLOMON (PERIPOLE) PRESIDER: CHRISTI LENZ (BUFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) HOST: GARY LENZ (BUFORD ACADEMY)

Sing, move, and play fabulous traditional games. SPONSOR: PERIPOLE-BERGERAULT

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

SESSION

INFORMATION

3:15PM4:15PM

1/26 FRIDAY

ATHENA G

ORGANIZATIONAL TOOLS FOR THE MOTIVATED DIRECTOR: HOW TO ADMINISTER AND TEACH YOUR PROGRAM SUCCESSFULLY.

CLINICIAN: MICHAEL OUBRE (PICKENS HIGH SCHOOL) PRESIDER: RUDY GILBERT (NORTH GWINNETT HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: ANDREW SMITH (PICKENS COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL)

ATHENA H

VOCAL HEALTH AND HYGIENE: VOICE DISORDERS, PREVENTION, AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU

CLINICIANS: STEPHANIE CLEVELAND (WEST JACKSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL), MARINA GILMAN (EMORY VOICE CENTER)

Maintaining optimal vocal health is critical for teachers. Have you ever suffered hoarseness or laryngitis from teaching? Participants in this session will learn vocal hygiene tips to keep their voices healthy, when and where to seek treatment for hoarseness, and how to use this information in their classrooms.

GENERAL

This clinic will teach you how to run your program efficiently by organizing your student leadership, your office practices and managing relationships to achieve success. When combined with teaching, you will be able to use these skills to create a program that helps you maintain your sanity all year long. SPONSOR: NATIONAL BAND ASSOCIATION, GEORGIA CHAPTER

CYPRESS

TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY: BUILDING MORE THAN MUSICIANS

CLINICIAN: JAMEZ DUDLEY (NORTH CLAYTON MIDDLE SCHOOL)

This sessions provides an overview of the TRI-M Music Honor Society and will guide educators through the application process while providing a framework for success. Educators will receive strategies for programming and allowed to participate in hands-on activities to help foster program development within their school or district.

CLINICIAN: TREY WRIGHT (KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY) PRESIDER: BRION KENNEDY (GUITAR CHAIR) HOST: MATT ANDERSON (REINHARDT UNIVERSITY)

An overview of significant jazz guitarists and essential listening for any aspiring jazz guitarist. This session is designed to help both guitarists and band directors expose their students to the world of jazz guitar.

CLINICIAN: DR. STEVEN BENHAM (ALFRED MUSIC) PRESIDER: RACHAEL FISCHER (GEORGIA GWINNETT COLLEGE) HOST: JOHN SWEAT (HOWARD HIGH SCHOOL)

Based on research on outstanding teaching techniques from general elementary and secondary education, this session provides twenty-five concrete and immediately implementable teaching strategies for teachers to maximize the learning that takes place in the music classroom. SPONSOR: ALFRED MUSIC

ORCHESTRA

EMPIRE ROOM

TEACHING TECHNIQUES THAT WORK: TWENTY-FIVE STRATEGIES DESIGNED TO ENGAGE YOUR STUDENTS

GUITAR

WILLOW

JAZZ GUITAR ESSENTIAL LISTENING

1/26 RESEARCH

FRIDAY

3:15PM4:15PM

SESSION

INFORMATION

LIGOTTI HALL 2

APPROACHING ISSUES OF GENDER AND SEXUALITY IN THE CHORAL CLASSROOM

CLINICIAN: PATRICK K. FREER (GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY)

Choral music educators routinely confront issues of gender and sexuality in their classrooms. This session will outline a philosophical inquiry aimed toward a strategy for approaching heteronormative texts and masculine/feminine vocal lines (SATB) while acknowledging the varied religious beliefs and cultural backgrounds of teachers and students.

TECHNOLOGY

ATHENA C

THE PROOF IS IN THE PROCESS: USING TECHNOLOGY TO UNLOCK CREATIVE THINKING

CLINICIAN: DR. ROB LYDA (CARY WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students have technological resources that can be harnessed to provide creative experiences in the music classroom that are often lacking. Attendees will learn to use readily available technologies to support students during the creative process. Topics covered include task design, group versus individual learning, and assessment of creative products.

ATHENA D

MUSICFIRST: PERFECT FOR ASSESSMENT, INSTRUCTION, IMPROVEMENT AND CREATIVITY

CLINICIAN: JIM FRANKEL (MUSICFIRST), ROBIN HODSON (MUSICFIRST)

MusicFirst is an integrated solution for how you teach and assess students of all grade levels: come and see how you can easily assign work for students in a low-cost, engaging & fun environment

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

SESSION

INFORMATION

4:30PM5:30PM

1/26 FRIDAY

ATHENA A/B

GITTY UP-N-GO PROGRAM A WARHORSE!

CLINICIAN: ANDREA DERENZIS STRAUSS (TARA WINDS) PRESIDER: KENNETH BEARD (WOODWARD ACADEMY) HOST: IAN LABRECK (ST. PIUS X)

ATHENA E

MAKING THE MOST OF EVERY MINUTE - BLOCK OR NO BLOCK

CLINICIANS: ROLAND VENTURA (PINCKNEYVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL), KATHY MASON (CREEKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL) PRESIDER: ERIK MASON (MILL CREEK HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: JOHN RENFROE (SWEETWATER MIDDLE SCHOOL)

BAND

Once upon a time, when creating a concert program it was customary to select a masterwork, considered to be a benchmark in the repertoire. Still today, the craftsmanship of the masters provides a superior educational experience. This clinic showcases warhorses of the literature, including transcriptions deserving to be programmed.

This session will give you strategies to make the most of the time you have in the middle school band classroom even on block schedule! There will be an emphasis on teaching fundamentals in novel and creative ways while maintaining high expectations for student success. “Hands-on” demonstrations!

BAND PERFORMANCE

OCONEE RIVER

SCHWOB JAZZ ORCHESTRA

DIRECTOR: DR. KEVIN WHALEN PRESIDER: TRACY WRIGHT (RINGGOLD HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: CLIFF TOWNER (GEORGIA COLLEGE)

ATHENA F

GUYS & GALS...I’M NOT ONE OF THEM! CONDUCTING THE (OTHER) GENDER SPECIFIC ENSEMBLE

CLINICIANS: STANLEY L. ROBERTS (MERCER UNIVERSITY), ALICIA W. WALKER (UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA) PRESIDER: CAROLINE RENNER (TWIN RIVERS MIDDLE SCHOOL)

ATHENA I/J

TRANSFORMING (NON-SINGING) MALES INTO SINGERS

CLINICIAN: JERRY ULRICH (GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY) PRESIDER: MICHELLE LOKHORST (EAST PAULDING HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: KELLEY TOWNSEND (MOSES MIDDLE SCHOOL)

CHORAL

Conducting a gender specific ensemble has challenges and opportunities that are distinctive, especially when the conductor is the opposite gender. This session addresses a variety of aspects related to recruitment, rehearsal, repertoire selection for various ages, and the development of community, from the perspective of the opposite gender conductor.

This session will focus on recruitment strategies for males. By attracting non-singers using fun music, young men with limited choral experience can discover a love of music and singing that can lead to deeper musical engagement with more substantive literature.

CLINICIAN: COLE SMITH (EDWARDS MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Hear from a first-year teacher about the challenges you may face during your first year and strategies for handling them. Topics include classroom management, knowing when to deviate from a lesson plan, and differentiating instruction throughout a learning segment.

CNAfME

CYPRESS

WHAT I WISH I KNEW: THAT FIRST YEAR

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1/26 FRIDAY

4:30PM5:30PM

SESSION

INFORMATION

OLYMPIA

ELEMENTARY

LEARNER CENTERED MUSIC

CLINICIANS: FAYE BOYER (LAKE JOY PRIMARY SCHOOL), BONITA THOMIE (PARKWOOD ELEMENTARY) PRESIDER: ARNEESA WOODS (OAKLEY ELEMENTARY) HOST: JEREMY RAGAN (DALLAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

Session covers how to do Learner CENTERed Music maximizing time in Music Classes using differentiated learning centers including games, technology uses, apps, Smartboard uses, instrument uses and use of curriculums. Teachers will be given handouts and names will be drawn to take home a center that was created.

PARTHENON

STORIES THAT SING

CLINICIAN: JEANETTE SHOREY (OAK MOUNTAIN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL) PRESIDER: RACHEL MULDROW (KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) HOST: ASHLEIGH SPATZ (BURGESS PETERSON ACADEMY)

What do you mean you want me to teach reading skills in my music classroom?? Cross curricular teaching is all the rage, and it’s not just for classroom teachers. Find your inner reading teacher in this workshop, designed to help you integrate reading skills without sacrificing your curriculum.

ATHENA G

WORK-LIFE BALANCE FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS: REAL STORIES, REAL STRATEGIES, REAL SOLUTIONS

CLINICIANS: PAUL KIMPTON & ANN KIMPTON (ADVENTURES WITH MUSIC, INC. AND GIA PUBLICATIONS)

GENERAL

How do you find balance between your professional and personal life? Want to increase your effectiveness as a teacher? For music educators at the beginning, middle or near retirement, this session will provide real strategies and solutions to gain control over your time-intensive career and personal life. SPONSOR: ADVENTURES WITH MUSIC, INC., GIA PUBLICATIONS, INC.

ATHENA H

HIP-HOP HOORAY: A JOURNEY THROUGH CURRENT GENRES AND ITS APPLICATIONS IN THE CLASSROOM

CLINICIAN: VANESSA BRADLEY ( STONEWALL TELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) PRESIDER: ARNEESA WOODS (ASA HILLIARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) HOST: TIPHANIE MCCLENTON (PALMETTO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

Stevie Wonder states that “music is a world within itself with a language we all understand”, in the song “Sir Duke”. In order to fully understand the language of music and its applications in the contemporary music classroom we must understand all of the current cultural styles.

EMPIRE ROOM

WHAT THE PRINCIPAL WANTS TO HEAR IN THE INTERVIEW

CLINICIAN: DENNY TURNER (RETIRED) PRESIDER: MILES ADAMS (PRINCE AVENUE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL)

This practical, straightforward, interactive workshop focuses on helping you stand out in a crowded field of capable job seekers. Learn how to demonstrate your CAPACITY for teaching. Topics include “The Resume that Gets an Interview Every Time,” “How New Graduates Can Compete with Veterans,” “Interview Practice,” “Trick Questions,” and more.

GUITAR

WILLOW

RHYTHM GUITAR SKILLS FOR THE JAZZ ENSEMBLE GUITARIST

CLINICIAN: MIKE CHRISTIANSEN (CONSONUS MUSIC) PRESIDER: BRION KENNEDY (ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC HS) HOST: ROB PETHEL (SUTTON MS)

This session will present valuable material is assisting the teacher to help the jazz-ensemble guitarist play rhythm guitar stylistically correct and with the appropriate sound. Topics will include: getting the sound, chord voicings, and accompaniment techniques including comping. SPONSOR: CONSONUS MUSIC

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2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

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SESSION

INFORMATION

ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE

4:30PM5:30PM

1/26 FRIDAY

THEATRE

SANDY CREEK CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

DIRECTOR: KELLY GALLMAN PRESIDER: PATRICIA DAVIS, FAYETTE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL HOSTS: DARILYN ERSTERLINE (WHITEWATER HIGH SCHOOL) DAVID E. ROBINSON (OBAMA ELEMENTARY MAGNET)

CLINICIAN: BRITTNY KEMPFER (AUBURN UNIVERSITY)

This session will explore the basic pedagogical differences between classical and CCM singing. Issues of vocal health and belting will be addressed, as well as male vs. female voices. Come prepared to sing along and explore your own voice!

RESEARCH

LIGOTTI HALL 2

SO YOU HAVE A VOCAL POP ENSEMBLE. NOW WHAT? (TEACHING CCM WITH A CLASSICAL BACKGROUND)

ATHENA C

EXPLORING EDITABLE FINALE WORKSHEETS

CLINICIAN: MAVIS KALLESTAD (MAKEMUSIC)

ATHENA D

MEANINGFUL ASSESSMENT WITH TECHNOLOGY

CLINICIAN: JOHN MLYNCZAK (TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS) PRESIDER: CHRIS HARPER (BURKE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Assessment is education is valuable when part of a constant cycle of positive feedback and growth. Technology allows for instant peer collaboration, which is essential for growth. This session will demonstrate assessing musical growth in a positive and meaningful way and how to communicate with students on any device, anywhere. SPONSOR: NOTEFLIGHT, LLC

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

TECHNOLOGY

This clinic explores the extensive ready-made educator approved content found in Finale Worksheets. Flashcards, theory, ear training, fingerings, terminology, musical games, and how to create your own worksheet from “scratch”. Edit and customize Finale Worksheets! In addition, explore Finale Repertoire public domain songs for instrumental, piano and vocal. SPONSOR: MAKEMUSIC

1/26 FRIDAY

EVENING

PERFORMANCES BAND

CHORUS

MILLEDGE AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH

PRESIDER: MATT KOPERNIAK (RIVERWATCH MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: WESLEY BROOKS (ALTON C. CREWS MIDDLE SCHOOL)

7:45PM

THE HARRISON WIND ENSEMBLE

DIRECTORS: JOSHUA RAY & JONATHAN GROGAN

PRESIDER: MATT KOPERNIAK (RIVERWATCH MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: DARBY STANTON (RIDGEVIEW CHARTER SCHOOL)

SAVANNAH RIVER WINDS

8:45PM

DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. BRASCO

PRESIDER: MATT KOPERNIAK (RIVERWATCH MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: AARON GARLAND (RINGGOLD MIDDLE SCHOOL)

7:00PM

DIRECTORS: ANDREW C. COLE & FRED NORTON

SPIVEY HALL YOUNG ARTISTS

DIRECTORS: CRAIG HURLEY

PRESIDER: MARTHA SHAW (REINHARDT UNIVERSITY) HOSTS: DAVID DINGESS (ALEXANDER II MAGNET), RAMIELLE MOORER (RIVERDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL)

7:30PM

HIGHTOWER TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL 8TH GRADE SYMPHONIC BAND

RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL 7TH/8TH GRADE TREBLE CHORUS

9:00PM 8:30PM 8:00PM

7:00PM

THEATRE

LASSITER HIGH SCHOOL CHORALIERS

DIRECTOR: DR. DAVID HIRSCHORN

PRESIDER: ELISE ESKEW SPARKS (DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL)

DIRECTOR: DR. BRIAN WILLIAMS

PRESIDER: JEREMY WILLIAMS (VETERANS HIGH SCHOOL

UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA WOMEN’S GLEE CLUB

DIRECTOR: DR. J.D. BURNETT

ALL-COLLEGE CHORUS CONCERT

CONDUCTOR: DR. KEVIN FENTON

PRESIDER: DR. DAVID LANGLEY (GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY)

GENERAL 7:30PM

OCONEE RIVER

COMPOSITION COMPETITION RECITAL

PRESIDER: DR. RICHARD BELL (CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY)

ELEMENTARY 8:00PM

PARTHENON

s e r u t c i p e tak emories make m ea 2018 #gm

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

DRUM CIRCLE

CLINICIAN: JIM SOLOMON (PERIPOLE)

PRESIDER: KELLY MRAZ (R.D. HEAD ELEMENTARY) HOST: JENNY CHAMBLESS (CHATTAHOOCHEE ELEMENTARY)

Using only two strokes,“Bass” and “Tone,” on congas and djembes, teachers will play in ensemble and improvise. All are invited. No previous experience is necessary. It’s time to jam! SPONSOR: PERIPOLE-BERGERAULT

SESSION

INFORMATION

8:45AM9:45AM

1/27 SATURDAY

ATHENA E

BRASS TACTICS: BUILDING VIRTUOSITY IN THE BRASS SECTION

Brass players must practice fundamentals daily in order to maintain a certain level of proficiency as well as developing virtuosity. These fundamentals include tone, flexibility, articulation, finger/slide dexterity, and range. Participants will leave the session with ideas that can be implemented for immediate improvement with their students back home. SPONSOR: TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY

BAND

CLINICIAN: RAQUEL RODRIQUEZ (TENNESSEE TECH UNIVERSITY) PRESIDER: CHRIS HARPER (BURKE COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: ZACHARY COGDILL (THE WESTMINSTER SCHOOLS)

8:45AM

BAND PERFORMANCES THEATRE

FLAT ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND

CLINICIAN: MATTHEW PRICE (FLAT ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL) PRESIDER: MATT KOPERNIAK (RIVERWATCH MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: WILLIAM KILGORE (WEST JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL)

9:25AM

PINCKNEYVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC WINDS

DIRECTOR: ROLAND VENTURA PRESIDER: MATT KOPERNIAK (RIVERWATCH MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: WILLIAM KILGORE (WEST JACKSON MIDDLE SCHOOL)

CLINICIAN: SHELLEY M. SANDERSON (YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE)

Let’s face it, being a Music Education Major can be hectic. Between field experiences, rehearsals, recitals, and edTPA it can be easy for the GACE Content Exam to sneak up on you. Come learn some easy study tips and information to assist a busy Music Education student excel.

CNAfME

CYPRESS

DON’T BE SCARED! GET PREPARED! TIPS ON HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE GACE CONTENT EXAM

OLYMPIA

YOUR ELEMENTARY CHORAL TOOLKIT: TECHNIQUE, TECHNOLOGY, AND TRANSFORMATION!

CLINICIAN: EMILY WILIAMS BURCH (QUAVERMUSIC.COM)

PARTHENON

CONGA PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CLINICIAN: JIM SOLOMON (PERIPOLE-BERGERAULT) PRESIDER: VICTORIA KNOWLES (CLOVERLEAF ELEMENTARY) HOST: RACHEL MULDROW (KENNEDY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

Perform ensembles targeting 3rd-5th grade students not used to playing in ensemble. Form and improvisation are addressed. SPONSOR: PERIPOLE-BERGERAULT

ELEMENTARY

Discover exciting new techniques for developing vocal independence in your students through a combination of solid pedagogy and the integration of engaging technology. Walk away with a printed Octavo and sample access to adaptable rehearsal tools! Quaver Choral Resources will equip you to take elementary singers above and beyond! SPONSOR: QUAVERMUSIC.COM

ATHENA F

SKYROCKETING YOUR MUSIC PROGRAM WITH MEANINGFUL ASSESSMENT

CLINICIAN: BRIAN WESOLOWSKI (UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA)

ATHENA G

STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES IN THE CLASSROOM: FROM MY EXPERIENCE

CLINICIANS: TOBIAS GUZMAN & ALISON FARLEY (UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA)

Adapting your classroom to students with exceptionalities is one of the more difficult parts of lesson planning. This session addresses this issue with first-hand accounts from Kindergarten through college from a student with a physical disability.

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

GENERAL

The purpose of this session is to describe an easy-to-use system to implement meaningful assessment in your music program without crunching a single number, taking way less time than you think, and providing more student achievement data than your administration knows what to do with.

1/27 SATURDAY

8:45AM9:45AM

SESSION

INFORMATION

ATHENA H

BUILD A GREAT MUSIC LITERACY PROGRAM AT YOUR SCHOOL!

GENERAL

CLINICIAN: KRISTIN M. PUGLIESE (NOTE KNACKS MUSIC)

Imagine a different kind of classroom where students are discussing and making music together while you are the facilitator. We will look at aspects of a complete music literacy program where students learn how to read, compose, orchestrate and discuss their works in both a small and large group setting. SPONSOR: J. W. PEPPER

LIGOTTI HALL 1

LGBTQ INCLUSION IN THE MUSIC CLASSROOM

CLINICIAN: BRIAN THOMAS CLEMENTS (DOUGLASS HIGH SCHOOL) PRESIDER: DWAYNE WASSON (WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL)

GUITAR TECHNOLOGY

GENERAL

Research into LGBTQ-related issues and outreach in the music classroom has been slow to catch up with the reality of the lives of students, educators and the community at large. Through an examination of current research, we will explore how educators can make their classrooms more inclusive and welcoming environments.

EMPIRE ROOM

GUITAR IS NOT A FOUR LETTER WORD

CLINICIANS: ASHLEY DRAKE (DULUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL), JEFF SCHAEFER (TRICKUM MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Are you being asked to teach a General Music class? Perhaps you need some ideas on ways to spice things up (for you AND your students)? Come and see how guitar can be utilized in the General Music setting. The class is geared towards teachers with/without a guitar background.

ATHENA C

FINALE FOR THE MUSIC EDUCATOR

CLINICIAN: DR. N. MASON CONKLIN (REINHARDT UNIVERSITY)

Want to know how to create excellent theory tests, worksheets, or pre-installed warm-ups (with parts!) using Finale? Come to this presentation and learn how to do the things that seem like they should be simple, and are, if you know the peculiar settings to use in various tools.

GUITAR

WILLOW

FLIPPED LEARNING FOR CLASSROOM GUITAR: DOUBLE THE OUTCOME WITH HALF THE WORK

CLINICIAN: MIKE CHRISTIANSEN (CONSONUS MUSIC) PRESIDER: MATT ANDERSON (REINHARDT UNIVERSITY) HOST: BRION KENNEDY (GUITAR CHAIR)

This session shows how incorporating blending learning technology into your curriculum, students can be learning material at home before coming to class. In class, the teacher can review and fine-tune skills allowing the students to progress rapidly and learn more. Participants will received a free blended learning trial. SPONSOR: CONSONUS MUSIC

OCONEE RIVER

COLLINS HILL HIGH SCHOOL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE

RETIRED

DIRECTOR: ROSIE RIQUELME PRESIDER: CARL RIEKE, OSBORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL HOSTS: SCOTT HAGUE, PARKVIEW HIGH SCHOOL), LAUREN PITTMAN, MICHELLE RAGAN, RYAN ROBERTSON (CREEKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL)

ATHENA D

RETIRED INTEREST AREA SESSION

CLINICIAN: CHASE BURKHART (CAPTRUST ADVISORS LLC)

SATURDAY

CHORAL PERFORMANCES MILLEDGE AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH 44

ORCHESTRA PERFORMANCE

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

9:30AM RISING STARR MIDDLE SCHOOL MEN’S CHORUS

DIRECTOR: CHRISTY TODD PRESIDER: DR. JOHN ODOM (STARR’S MILL HIGH SCHOOL) HOSTS: BONNIE KRIDER (LEE MIDDLE SCHOOL), HANNAH BETH POTTER (MCINTOSH HIGH SCHOOL), JOSH MARKHAM (SEQUOYAH HIGH SCHOOL)

10:00AM SOUTH FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL WOMEN’S VOCAL ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR: KIRK GRIZZLE PRESIDER: CHRISTIAN BIGLIANI (DESANA MIDDLE SCHOOL)

SESSION

INFORMATION

10:00AM11:00AM

1/27 SATURDAY

ATHENA A/B

TEACHING IN A RURAL SETTING: TIPS FOR SUCCESS

CLINICIANS: T. DEVIN REID (GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY), TIMOTHY HEATH (SAMFORD UNIVERSITY) PRESIDER: RUSS THOMPSON (WOODLAND HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: KATIE GROVES (HOPEWELL MIDDLE SCHOOL)

ATHENA F

PROGRAMMING ISN’T EVERYTHING...IT’S THE ONLY THING!

BAND

Clinicians will share ideas and strategies successful for teaching in a rural setting. Topics include recruitment and retention, building a culture of success, plus other challenges within the rural band program. This session will provide new and seasoned educators ideas to apply both inside and outside of the classroom. SPONSOR: JUPITER BAND INSTRUMENTS

CLINICIANS: DR. KERRY BRYANT (ADAIRSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL), DR. ANDREA STRAUSS (TARA WINDS) PRESIDER: DR. ROBERT DUNHAM (GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY) HOST: MICHAEL FOXWORTH (RETIRED GMEA MEMBER)

The proper programming of repertoire to be performed in adjudicated settings is the essential “great beginning” every group needs. Too many play music that is, at best, awkward and unnecessarily difficult, and at worst, decimates any chance for success. Here’s an approach for avoiding the awful mistake of poor programming. SPONSOR: GADSDEN MUSIC CO.

This session will show directors on how to utilize the revolutionary Yamaha Harmony Director (HD-200) keyboard to demonstrate to students how their individual notes fit into complete chords, helping them play better in tune within an ensemble. It facilitates teaching via critical listening rather than words or gestures. SPONSOR: HAL LEONARD CORP

CLINICIANS: NOELLE SALEH (SWEETWATER MIDDLE SCHOOL), ANDREW PARSONS (MEADOWCREEK HIGH SCHOOL)

To have a successful music program at a Title-I school, one must have an approach that many universities and nonTitle professionals do not address in training high-quality educators. We aim to provide ideas and discussion for young teachers that will set them up for success in their first teaching positions.

CNAfME

CYPRESS

NOT YOUR DREAM JOB: HOW TO SUCCEED IN A LESS-THAN-IDEAL SITUATION

BAND

CLINICIANS: CHARLES LAUX (ALPHARETTA HIGH SCHOOL), DAVID VANDEWALKER (FULTON COUNTY SCHOOLS) PRESIDER: MATT EVERHART (ELBERT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: NEIL RUBY (CENTRAL-CARROLL HS)

TECHNOLOGY

ATHENA E

HOW PURE IS YOUR ENSEMBLE’S INTONATION? INTRODUCING THE YAMAHA HARMONY DIRECTOR

OLYMPIA

INTRODUCTION TO ORFF SCHULWERK PART 1

Come discover the Orff Schulwerk approach! Participants actively explore the Orff media of singing, saying, dancing, and playing. This session is designed for those new to Orff Schulwerk teaching and learning.

PARTHENON

CONGA PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL REPEAT

CLINICIAN: JIM SOLOMON (PERIPOLE-BERGERAULT) PRESIDER: CINDI HICKS (EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY) HOST: FAYE BOYER (LAKE JOY PRIMARY SCHOOL)

ELEMENTARY

CLINICIANS: TIFFANY ENGLISH & MANDY GUNTER (GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL) PRESIDER: JENNY CHAMBLESS (CHATTAHOOCHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) HOST: EMILY BACKUS (MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

Perform ensembles targeting 3rd-5th grade students not used to playing in ensemble. Form and improvisation are addressed. SPONSOR: PERIPOLE-BERGERAULT

10:30AM KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY CHAMBER SINGERS DIRECTOR: DR. LESLIE J. BLACKWELL PRESIDER: DR. STEPHEN PLATE (KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY)

11:15AM ALL-STATE READING CHORUS CONCERT

CONDUCTOR: DR. DANIEL BARA PRESIDER: MICHELLE AUSTIN (ALPHARETTA HIGH SCHOOL)

MILLEDGE AVENUE BAPTIST CHURCH 2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

1/27 SATURDAY

10:00AM11:00AM

SESSION

INFORMATION

ATHENA G

MUSIC ADMISSIONS 101: DEMYSTIFYING THE COLLEGE MUSIC ADMISSIONS AND AUDITION PROCESS

CLINICIAN: REBECCA L. ATKINS (UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA)

GENERAL

The panel will provide insight into guiding high school students through the college music audition and application process, with year-by-year recommendations. Topics will include school selection, organization of materials, deadline tracking, best practices for resume and recommendation letter writing, repertoire selection, and audition preparation.

ATHENA H

HOW TO BRING AWARD WINNING LITERACY INTO YOUR MUSIC CLASSROOM

CLINICIAN: KRISTIN M. PUGLIESE (NOTE KNACKS MUSIC)

LIGOTTI HALL 1

INCLUSIVE SPACES: GENDER AND SEXUALITY IN MUSIC EDUCATION

CLINICIAN: LATASHA THOMAS-DURRELL (MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY)

Some students do not feel safe with regard to their gender identity and sexual orientation. How can you help? This session will provide practical suggestions on how to make your classroom more inclusive. This session has you covered on little things that will make a big difference in your classroom.

RETIRED

ORCHESTRA

GUITAR

WILLOW

SO...YOUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE THE ONE THAT WILL BE TEACHING THE GUITAR CLASS

CLINICIAN: MIKE CHRISTIANSEN (CONSONUS MUSIC) PRESIDER: BRION KENNEDY (GUITAR CHAIR) HOST: MATT ANDERSON (REINHARDT UNIVERSITY)

Many music educators receive the assignment to teach classroom guitar by default and are interested in improving their pedagogical skills. In this session, participants will be shown how to make the guitar class successful. SPONSOR: CONSONUS MUSIC

EMPIRE ROOM

HOW DO I COUNT IT AND WHEN DO I PLAY IT? DEVELOPING RHYTHMIC UNDERSTANDING

CLINICIAN: DR. STEVEN BENHAM (ALFRED MUSIC) PRESIDER: SHAWN MORTON (DULUTH HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: VICTORIA ENLOE (PEACHTREE RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL)

Why is that some students seem to come programmed for rhythmic success while others struggle with keeping a steady pulse? This session will focus on methods and techniques for establishing rhythmic understanding, accuracy, and fluency at all levels. SPONSOR: ALFRED MUSIC

ATHENA I/J

SOCIAL SECURITY SESSION

CLINICIAN: ALICIA SAILE LIPSCOMB (SSA)

ATHENA C

TECHNOLOGY

CHROMEBOOKS IN THE BAND & CHORUS ROOM

CLINICIAN: CHRIS FULLER (BANKS COUNTY SCHOOLS) PRESIDER: SHELLY PATRICK (AUSTIN MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: KATIE ANDERSON (PAULDING COUNTY)

Bring your own device (BYOD) and learn about ways you and your students can use extensions, apps and online tools to enhance what you are already teaching during class. You will leave with a list of resources that will let you quickly collect data, give students feedback, share and collaborate.

ATHENA D

MUSIC PREPARES STUDENTS FOR FUTURE SUCCESS

CLINICIAN: JOHN MLYNCZAK (TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS)

Through my career in music education and the music industry, the most successful people I meet are former music students. This session will explore the many life lessons we learn through music and will include open dialogue on the benefits of music education and how to advocate for our programs. SPONSOR: NOTEFLIGHT, LLC 2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

SESSION

INFORMATION

11:15AM12:15PM

1/27 SATURDAY

ATHENA A/B

NO TIME? NO PROBLEM! A BUSY DIRECTOR’S PRACTICAL PLAN FOR SCORE STUDY AND INFLUENTIAL CONDUCTING

CLINICIAN: DR. DANIEL KIRK (REINHARDT UNIVERSITY) PRESIDER: STEVEN WATSON (JASPER MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: NEIL RUBY (CENTRAL-CARROLL HS)

ATHENA E

TO THE BACK! BUILDING A MUSICAL PERCUSSION SECTION AS A SOLO MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND DIRECTOR

BAND

Designed for the busy director, this clinic will help develop and explain the importance of a director’s “daily musical drill.” Practical conductor score study strategies that prioritize students’ musical understanding will be shared. Attendees will also learn simple ways to put sound into their arms for more effective music making.

CLINICIAN: KEVIN BOYLE (CREEKLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL ) PRESIDER: MARCUS K. RAYNER (WASHINGTON COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL) HOST: DR. JEFF GRANT (LOWNDES HIGH SCHOOL)

A How-To approach to teaching and developing your percussionists into a musical section of the middle school band when you are the only teacher in the program. SPONSOR: GIA PUBLICATIONS, INNOVATIVE PERCUSSION

OCONEE RIVER

BAND PERFORMANCES

THE GEORGIA WOODWIND QUINTET

PRESIDER: MICHAEL PACE (JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: DR. RUTHIE COLEGROVE (WESLEYAN SCHOOL)

THEATRE

ALL-STATE JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONCERT

CONDUCTOR: JIM WARRICK PRESIDER: RICH STICHLER (LAKEVIEW-FT. OGLETHORPE HS) HOST: MARK HOSKINS (WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL)

CLINICIAN: KRISSI DAVIS (FLAT ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Preparing for a successful LGPE performance starts in August. Drawing from 12 years of experience successfully preparing middle and high school orchestras for, as well as adjudicating LGPE, this session will share tips and strategies to not only ease the LGPE programming blues, but also have a successful first year!

CNAfME

CYPRESS

LISTENING PAST YOUR 1ST STAND: STRATEGIES FOR PREPARING FOR A SUCCESSFUL 1ST LGPE PERFORMANCE

OLYMPIA

INTRODUCTION TO ORFF SCHULWERK PART 2

PARTHENON

AIN’T I ROCK CANDY: MAKING DIVERSE CONNECTIONS USING FOLK SONGS

CLINICIAN: DR. ROB LYDA (CARY WOODS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) PRESIDER: MARTI PARKER (SUWANEE ELEMENTARY) HOST: BRANDON NONNEMAKER (MT. YONAH ELEMENTARY)

ELEMENTARY

CLINICIANS: TIFFANY ENGLISH & MANDY GUNTER (GWINNETT COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOL) PRESIDER: ANITA CLAY MOODY (SHERWOOD ACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL) HOST: GINCY MOON (BARKSDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL)

The Southern United States has rich and diverse folk music, stories, and traditions that have been studied and preserved. In this session, participants will use a variety of media (speech, singing, playing, and movement) to experience selected folk materials for integration and cross-curricular teaching in grades K-5.

CLINICIAN: DANA LAMB-SCHAUBROECK (FLAT ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL)

Non-traditional percussion is for students of all ages! Compose, create, and differentiate with your students and all kinds of stuff you never thought to perform on. Discover what you can do with students in creating student-composed and differentiated percussion sketches. 2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

GENERAL

ATHENA G

BEYOND BOOMWHACKERS

1/27 GENERAL

SATURDAY

11:15AM12:15PM

SESSION

INFORMATION

LIGOTTI HALL 1

THE INS AND OUTS OF THE BOOSTER ORGANIZATION: HELPFUL TIPS FOR THE MUSIC EDUCATOR

CLINICIANS: ARTHUR WRIGHT, III (BERKMAR HIGH SCHOOL), JUSTIN MORRIS (ACADEMY OF RICHMOND COUNTY HIGH) PRESIDER: MR. GABRIEL L. WOODS (SAVANNAH STATE UNIVERSITY)

The purpose of this presentation is to shed light on how to oversee and operate a music booster organization. Topics will include organization operation procedures, recruiting, bylaws, fundraising and working with parents, alumni and other patrons.

TECHNOLOGY

GENERAL

GUITAR

ATHENA H

UKULELE: FOUR STRINGS, SO MANY POSSIBILITIES

CLINICIAN: MIKE CHRISTIANSEN (CONSONUS MUSIC) PRESIDER: CHRISTIN L. LAWHORNE (RIVER RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL)

Participants will learn ways the ukulele is the ideal accompaniment instrument, and it can also be used in ensembles, as a solo instrument, and used to teach the fundamentals of music. SPONSOR: CONSONUS MUSIC

ATHENA F

GET BACK ON THE PODIUM USING GOOGLE APPS TO STREAMLINE THOSE ANNOYING, NON-MUSICAL TASKS

CLINICIANS: CHAD DEAL (ARCHER HIGH SCHOOL), KRIS PLUMMER (JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL) PRESIDER: ANDY BELL (CRISP COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL)

This session will show you how to automate your administrative tasks to help maximize your class time for the purpose of teaching music. Strategies and innovative uses of Google Apps will be demonstrated in session and a free website link will be provided at the end of the session.

RETIRED

ORCHESTRA

GUITAR

WILLOW

GUITARISTS NEED RHYTHM - TEACHING STRUMMING AND FINGER PICKING PATTERNS THROUGH SONGWRITING

CLINICIAN: PARKER SMITH (GUITAR SHED) PRESIDER: ROB PETHEL (SUTTON MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: BRION KENNEDY (GUITAR CHAIR)

A multilayered approach to rhythmic songwriting elements as they relate to the guitar. This session will focus on teaching strumming and finger picking patterns. Using a step by step approach, students can learn how to identify and create their own rhythmic patterns on the guitar.

EMPIRE ROOM

STRING-MAKING 101

CLINICIANS: LIZ BENOIT CREW (D’ADDARIO & CO.), ELIZABETH FAYETTE (EMORY UNIVERSITY) PRESIDER: SAM LOWDER (WOODLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL) HOST: CARL RIEKE, OSBORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ever wonder how an instrument string is made? What’s the difference between steel core, synthetic core, and gut? Why do your strings go false and how often should you change them? Answers to these questions and many more will help you become a better-educated string player, purchaser, and teacher SPONSOR: D’ADDARIO & CO

LIGOTTI HALL 2

RETIRED INTEREST AREA SESSION

CLINICIAN: CHASE BURKHART (CAPTRUST ADVISORS LLC)

ATHENA C

TECHNOLOGY

MEET ME AT THE CROSSROADS: INTEGRATING CROSS-CURRICULAR LESSONS TO ENHANCE LEARNING

CLINICIAN: HEATH JONES (MCCONNELL MIDDLE SCHOOL) PRESIDER: ALAN FOWLER (EASTSIDE HIGH SCHOOL)

This session will share resources and lesson plans that integrate core curriculum into the music tech classroom. Lessons and activities that are engaging and relevant to students while increasing buy in from administration and other faculty will be presented.

ATHENA D

RETAINING THE TECH-SAVVY GENERATION

CLINICIAN: JOHN MLYNCZAK (TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS)

Students today are highly engaged with technology, both at home and in school. How do we utilize technology to recruit and retain music students in band programs? John Mlynczak will provide a range of solutions for utilizing technology to increase student engagement and retention. SPONSOR: NOTEFLIGHT, LLC 2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

PERFORMING GROUPS BAND | CHORUS | ELEMENTARY | GUITAR | ORCHESTRA

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

1.25.18

1:30PM

OCONEE RIVER

NORTH GWINNETT MIDDLE SCHOOL

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR: TRAVIS DOWNS

The North Gwinnett Middle School Percussion Ensemble contains students from 6th through 8th Grade. Members are exposed to music written specifically for the percussion ensemble, as well as Classical, Latin and non-traditional music. Members are trained in all aspects of percussion playing, providing individualized instruction they would not normally receive in the full band setting at the middle grades. The ensemble meets once a week after school year round. The NGMS Percussion Ensemble was selected to perform at the 2015 Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival, part of the Music for All National Festival presented by Yamaha in Indianapolis and has also participated in the Lassiter Percussion Ensemble Symposium for the last three years held at Lassiter High School in Marietta, Georgia.

Perpetuality…………………………………........................................................……………………John M. Cypert Begin Transmission…………………......................................................……………………………John Herndon Teamwork………………………………..........................................................…………………………Lynn Glassock Not far from here…………………….......................................................………………………………Blake Tyson Raspberry Tango……………………………………………........................................................….Dustin Schulze Mayhem………………………….........................................................………………………………..Daniel Montoya Afro Blue………………………..........................................................……………………………….……Diane Downs

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

THEATRE

7:00PM

1.25.18

4:00PM

LASSITER

SYMPHONIC BAND

DIRECTORS: JAMES E. THOMPSON JR, JEFF HARPER & KIMBERLY SNYDER

A commitment to music making is a way of life at Lassiter High School. With the Symphonic Band Program as the core of the band curriculum, our students strive to attain excellent musical fundamentals that will carry over into any ensemble. Lassiter’s top symphonic band has performed at the Mid-West International Band and Orchestra Clinic in both 1989 and 1996. The top two symphonic bands have performed at the Musical for All National Concert Band Fesitival in 1993, 1995, 2002, and 2015. Lassiter Chamber Ensembles perform locally, regionally, and nationally. The Lassiter Flute Choir has performed at the Georgia Music Educators Association Convention in 1986, the Tri-State Band Clinic at Florida State University in 1987, and the Mid-west International Band and Orchestra Clinic in 1989. Additionally, our Clarinet Choir has performed at the 1992 University of South Carolina Band Clinic and the 1994 University of Illinois Clarinet Choir Clinic. The Lassiter Trumpet Choir performed at the 1994 Convention of the International Trumpet Guild. Both the Trombone Choir and Percussion Ensemble performed at the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival in Chicago, Illinois in 1995. The Percussion Ensemble performed additionally at the BOA NCBF in both 2000, 2002, and 2015 and at the Mid-west International Band and Orchestra Clinic in December 2005 and 2011. Whether it is in a symphonic band, marching band, jazz ensemble, or chamber group, Lassiter Band students enjoy making music. Our commitment to music making is a way of life.

March Hongroise (from La damnation of Faust)………….……Hector Berlioz, arr. Leonard B. Smith Pacem (a Hymn for Peace) …………………………………………...……………………………………..Robert Spittal The Fly…………………………………………………………………………....………………………………….…Oscar Navarro Wine-Dark Sea: Hubris…………………………………………………...……………………………………..John Mackey Turandot: ‘Nessun Dorma!”…………………………………………….....…………………..…………Giacomo Puccini Brandon Jones, euphonium soloist United States Air Force Premier Band, Washington D.C.

The Melody Shop………………………………………………………………...…………………………………..…..Karl King Of Our New Day Begun………………………………………………………...………………………………Omar Thomas Tico Tico………………………………………………………………………………...……….…………………Zequinha Abreu

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

1.25.18

8:15PM

THEATRE

COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY

SCHWOB WIND ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR: JAMIE L. NIX

The CSU Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Jamie L. Nix, is comprised of the top music majors in the Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University. A primarily undergraduate ensemble, with most students hailing from the state of Georgia, they perform chamber and large ensemble repertoire spanning 500 years. Through collaborations with worldclass performing artists and the performance of new works by highly regarded composers, the CSU Wind Ensemble has distinguished itself as a leader among university ensembles. Recent performances include the 2015 CBDNA National Conference, the 2012 CBDNA/NBA Southern Division Conference, and the 2012 GMEA Conference. Guest soloists have included artists Joseph Alessi, George Curran, Esteli Gomez, Lindsay Kesselman, Chris Martin, the Donald Sinta Quartet, Phil Smith, Charles Vernon, John Bruce Yeh, and many others. Through the annual Conductors Workshop, the ensembles have hosted conductors Frank Battisti, Eugene Corporon, Paula Crider, Steven Davis, Frederick Fennell, Col. Hal Gibson, Gary Green, Donald Hunsberger, Jerry Junkin, James Keene, Craig Kirchhoff, Allan McMurray, H. Robert Reynolds, Mark Scatterday, Kevin Sedatole, and Mallory Thompson. The CSU Wind Ensemble has been active in the commissioning of recent new works, including Stephen Goss’s Fantasia for Guitar and Chamber Winds, Zhou Long’s Ancient Echoes: Concerto for Wind Ensemble, Robert Beaser’s song cycle The End of Knowing, John Mackey’s Fanfare for Full Fathom Five, Paul Dooley’s Point Blank, Carter Pann’s Symphony for Winds, and Mason Bates’ Sea Blue Circuitry. The ensemble’s newest CD, Prelude, Fugue, and Riffs, will be released on the Summit label in 2017.

Intrada 1631 (after Juan Pérez Bocanegra)…………………................................……Stephen Montague Concerto for Wind Ensemble…………...............................................…..………………………Steven Bryant III. V. Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Orchestra…..............................................……….Ingolf Dahl II. Adagio (Passacaglia) Joseph Girard, CSU Professor of Saxophone

Pini di Roma (1924)..……………………………….………...........................Ottorino Respighi, trans. Kimura I. I pini di Villa Borghese II. Pini presso una catacomba III. I pini del Gianicolo IV. I pini della via Appia 54

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8:45AM

1.26.18

4:00PM

PARKVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

TROMBONE CHOIR DIRECTOR: JASON ATHA

Founded in 2014, the Parkview Trombone Choir was created as a way for a few strong trombonists at Parkview to get chamber experience. Over the years the ensemble has transformed into a serious performing ensemble with invitations to play at the Southeast Trombone Symposium at Columbus State and The GMEA Conference Lobby. Members of the Parkview Trombone Choir are also members of the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, and the Metropolitan Symphony Youth Orchestra. 60% of the ensemble takes privately from instructors such as Nathan Zgonc (Atlanta Symphony), Bryan Hecht (Atlanta Symphony), Ed Nicholson (Emory University), and Bill Mann (Georgia State University). The ensemble is extra curricular and meets 1-3 times per week, depending on the month.

Trombone Quartet No. 1……………………………………..……...............................................Steven Verhelst Mvt. 1 Leviathan…………………………………………………....................................................................……Jack Wilds Conversation for Tenor and Bass Trombone…….......………………………………………...……Charles Small BASTA för trombone solo…......……………................…...............................................…………Folke Rabe The Battle Pavane 1551.........……………………..................................Tielman Susato, arr. Bob Margolis From Fire’s Dark Gaze..……………………...........................................................................Andrew Markel New Commission for the Parkview Trombone Choir 2017

Marche Pontificale....…………………….....................................Domenico Bellando, arr. Joshua Hauser In their Gentle Presence……………………...............................................................................Daniel Isgar

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1.26.18

11:15AM

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DICKERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR: SCOTT BROWN

Since its inception in the spring of 2002, the Dickerson Percussion Ensemble has performed for numerous festivals and conventions including the 2003 National Middle School Association Conference, the 2004 Georgia Music Educator’s Association Conference, the 2005 National Band Association Southern Div. Conference, the 2010 & 2014 Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festivals, and the 2014 Midwest Clinic. In addition, Mr. Brown and the Dickerson Percussion Ensemble presented a clinic/performance, “Developing a Successful Middle School Percussion Ensemble”, for the GMEA Conference, PASIC, and The Midwest Clinic. In 2006, 2009, and 2013 the ensemble received Commendations from the Governor of Georgia, Proclamation from the Cobb County Board of Commissioners in 2014, Citation of Excellence from the Percussive Arts Society in 2010 and 2014, and a Letter of Congratulation from President Barack Obama in 2014. The ensemble has also received invitations to perform for the Niu Valley Percussion Festival in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Western International Band Clinic in Seattle, Washington, at the University of Moscow in Moscow, Russia, and at Carnegie Hall in New York. Past guest artists and clinicians for the ensemble include: Ralph Hardimon, Nick Angelis, Emil Richards, Lalo Davila, Glen Caruba, Dr. Tony McCutchen, Dr. John Parks, Sonny Emory, Kit Chatham, Michael Spiro, “Boomshaka” from Northwestern University, Fushu Daiko Taiko Ensemble, Dom Famularo, Yasukazu Kano of Kodo, Nick Petrella, She-e Wu, Patrick Sheridan, Andy Bliss, and Zoro. Alumni of the Dickerson Percussion Ensemble have continued their percussion studies at Florida State University, University of Michigan, University of Georgia, University of Maryland, University of North Texas, and the Eastman School of Music.

Batucada Jam……………………………………………………………………………………….......………….Jason Koontz Now the Day is Over…………………………………………………………………………………..……….John Willmarth Breakdown…………………………………………………………………..………………………………………Bradley Slayter Over the Rainbow……………………………………………………………..…………..Harold Arlen, arr. David Eyler Meanwhile in a Parallel Universe Redoux………………………………………………………………….Jim Casella She-e Wu, Marimba

Big Country………………………………………………………………………….....Bela Fleck, arr. Olin Johannessen

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11:15AM

1.26.18

4:00PM

JACKSON COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL

WIND ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR: NICHOLAS A. GOLDING

The Jackson County High School Wind Ensemble is based on a true one player per part model, and consitently receives superior ratings at the grade 6 level. It is the most advanced of the four JCCHS concert ensembles, and has been a guest performer at the KSU Concert Band Invitational in 2014, 2016, and 2017.

Chester…………………………………......………………………...............................................…William Schumann Radiant Joy…………………………...............…………………………...............................................Steven Bryant An American Elegy…………………………......………………………….............................................Frank Ticheli LOL…………………………………………………..............……...............................................………Robert Buckley William E. Kilgore, Conductor

Damn…………………………………………………...................…………..............................................John Mackey Matthew A. Tinnell, Conductor WO1 Andrew Harwood, guest soloist

See Rock City………………………………………………..................……..........................................Brant Karrick

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

1.26.18

2:00PM

THEATRE

UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA

WIND ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR: JOSH BYRD

Under the direction of Dr. Josh Byrd, the University of West Georgia Wind Ensemble is comprised of the most advanced woodwind, brass, and percussion players at UWG. The group meets year-round with a focus on educational opportunities for its members through literature, conducting, and concerto performances. The ensemble is open to all West Georgia students.

Kentucky Harmony...................................…………………………………………………………..Donald Grantham I. Rockbridge/Lenox II. Hiding Place III. Enfield/Dublin Spoon River....................................……………………………………....…Percy Grainger, ed. Carson/Naylor Una voce poco fa, from The Barber of Seville……………………………......Gioachino Rossini, arr. Byrd Jane Redding Marrero, soprano

Concerto Grosso for Saxophone Quartet and Band..........…....................…...…….….William Bolcom IV. Badinerie David Jones, Alex Payne, Noah Tejera, and Jordan Thorne, saxophone quartet

The World is Waiting for the Sunrise (1939)...………….…...................………….Harry Alford, ed. Gore Cale Self, conductor Jon Buchholz, Amber Mealer, Alex Swindle, and Derek Ware—euphonium quartet

Kingfishers Catch Fire (2007)...…………………………………………………...................…...…….John Mackey I. Following falls and falls of rain II. Kingfishers catch fire Featuring antiphonal trumpeters from Central Carroll and Carrollton High Schools

Country Band March.......................................……………………………………...….Charles Ives, arr. Sinclair Cale Self, conductor Jon Buchholz, Amber Mealer, Alex Swindle, and Derek Ware—euphonium quartet

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4:30PM

1.26.18

4:00PM

SCHWOB

JAZZ ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR: DR. KEVIN WHALEN

The Schwob Jazz Orchestra is the flagship ensemble of the Jazz Studies Program. Under the direction of Dr. Kevin Whalen, this 19-piece large jazz ensemble focuses on presenting the best in contemporary and classic big band music. The band is comprised of young artists from around the United States and the world and includes many of the finest musicians at the Columbus State University Schwob School of Music in Columbus, Georgia. Designed as a laboratory for the study of jazz music in American history, the band regularly presents music from all eras of jazz to diverse audiences throughout the region. Most recently, the Schwob Jazz Orchestra performed for First Lady Rosalynn Carter, Princess Khaliya Aga Khan, and Kessel Stelling at the Millennium Gate Museum in Atlanta and presented a world-premiere by ASCAP Award-winning New York jazz composer Tyler Gilmore.

Happy Faces………………………………………………………………………………..Sonny Stitt, arr. Quincy Jones Bryan Canonigo, tenor saxophone | Nick Johnson, alto saxophone

I Can’t Stop Loving You……………………………………..………….…………….Don Gibson, arr. Quincy Jones Wesley Shores, trombone

Sonn Saga Um Elsku (A True Story)…………………………………..........................………………Wil Swindler Prof. Ben Weatherford, guitar | Yair Ophir, bass

Meet Me Down To Ma’s Place……………………..........................………………………….………Erik Applegate World Premiere: In Dedication to Ma Rainey Yair Ophir, bass | Nick Johnson, alto saxophone

Low-Down…………………………………………………………………..................................………..………Thad Jones Dr. Kevin Whalen, trumpet

Maria……………………………………………………...………..………………..Leonard Bernstein, arr. Don Sebesky Dr. Robert Murray, trumpet

Dance You Monster To My Soft Song………………..........................……………………..…..Maria Schneider Bryan Canonigo, tenor saxophone | Nick Johnson, alto saxophone

Slide’s Derangement……………………...........................………………………………………..…….Slide Hampton Bryan Canonigo, tenor saxophone | Don Tipton, piano | Prof. Ben Weatherford, guitar Nick Johnson, alto saxophone | Tommy Embrich, drums

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

1.26.18

7:00PM

THEATRE

HIGHTOWER TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL

8TH GRADE SYMPHONIC BAND DIRECTORS: ANDREW C. COLE & FRED NORTON

The Hightower Trail Band is the primary feeder for the award winning Pope High School Band and has produced outstanding musicians for the past 22 years. The band program consists of 350 students in grades 6-8. The bands have achieved consistent superior ratings at the District 12 Band Large Group Performance Evaluation. Band members consistently earn positions in the District Honor Bands and All-State Bands. Classes rehearse for 42 minutes daily. In 8th grade, students are typically divided by ability level. Extracurricular opportunities include Small Ensembles such as Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, Double Reed Ensemble, Low Brass Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, 7th Grade Jazz Band, and 8th Grade Jazz Band. Directors are available for help every day before and after school. Students use this time to pass-off method book lines, prepare for auditions, and satisfy their weekly practice requirements.

Accolade……......………………………..............……......………………………........................................Mark Lortz Escape From the Deep……......………………………..............……......………………………........Brian Balmages A Walk in the Morning Sun……......………………………..............……......……………………….Pierre LaPlante A Song of Hope……......………………………..............……......………………………..............James Swearingen Guest Conductor: Gary Gribble, Pope HS Band

Imperial March……......………………………..............……......……………………Karl L. King, arr. Swearingen The Midday Blues……......………………………..............……......………………………...............Robert Thurston

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THEATRE

7:45PM

1.26.18

4:00PM

THE HARRISON

WIND ENSEMBLE

DIRECTORS: JOSHUA RAY & JONATHAN GROGAN

The Harrison Wind Ensemble is a Sudler Flag recipient and has performed at the Mid- West Clinic two times (1999, 2007). They have performed at the Music for All National Festival (2003, 2006, 2013)multiple times as well as the UGA’s January Festival (2009, 2014). The ensemble was also a featured performer at GMEA (2005, 2009). In 2012 the Harrison Wind Ensemble performed at the CBDNA conference.

Magnolia Star………………………….…...................…………………………………………………………Steve Danyew Song of Destiny………………..............................………..Johannes Brahms, trans. by Maurice Gardner A Grainger Set……………………….......................................................................................Percy Grainger I. Mock Morris………………………..................trans. by Joseph Kreines II. Australian Up-Country Tune............arr. by Glenn Cliffe Bainum III. Country Gardens……………................orch. by Brant Karrick California……………………………………………………………………..…..………..................…………David Maslanka Masks and Machines…………....................…………………………………………………………………….Paul Dooley Movement III

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

1.26.18

8:45PM

THEATRE

SAVANNAH

RIVER WINDS DIRECTOR: RICHARD D. BRASCO

Savannah River Winds, conducted by Richard D. Brasco, was established in May 2001. The ensemble is comprised of band directors, musicians from various professional fields, and college students from Augusta University. Membership in the ensemble is by invitation and/or audition. The ensemble first performed for the Memorial Day Celebration in Columbia county, Georgia. Since then they have performed for the GMEA District the Honor Band Clinics, the Living Heritage Park concert series, North Augusta Arts Council summer Concert Series, Veterans Day concerts, the Burke county fine Arts concert series, and the Homeland Gardens concert series, in Aiken, South Carolina. SRW has performed at the 2004 and 2009 GMEA InService Conference, and at the South Carolina Music Education InService Conference in 2005 and 2012. The ensemble has commissioned David Shaffer, Larry Clark, and Paul Ayres to composed original works for wind ensemble, and wind ensemble and choir. SRW is in the process of commissioning Mr. Philip Sparke for an original piece to be premiered by the composer at the GMEA District Ten Honor Band Clinic in February of 2019. Savannah River Winds has had David Shaffer, Larry Clark, Steven Reineke, Brian Balmages, Robert Sheldon Williams Owens, Ralph Ford, and Pau Ayres from London, England as guest conductors. SRW performed a PRISM concert several times for the Westobou Festival held in Augusta, GA. Savannah River Winds was the 2010 recipient of the Sudler Sliver Scroll Award for adult bands. This award is sponsored by the John Philip Sousa Foundation and the Sudler Foundation.

Hail to the Fleet…………………………………………………………………………………………………..Richard Maltby Tam O’Shanter…………………………………………………….....…....Malcolm Arnold, arr. by John P. Paynter A Walking Tune...................................................................Percy A. Grainger, arr. by Larry D. Daehn Dr. William Malambri, guest conductor

O Magnum Mysterium............................................Morten Lauridsen, trans. by H. Robert Reynolds Flashing Winds...........................................................................................................Jan Van der Roost Colonel Gary Lamb, former conduct of “Pershing’s Own”

Figuration for Shakuhachi and Band..................................................................Tetsunosuke Kushida Dr. Robert Foster, guest soloist

Reflections from the Wall.................................................................................................David Shaffer Commissioned by Savannah River Winds David Shaffer, guest conductor/composer

Overture on an Early American Folk Hymn................................................................Claude T. Smith 62

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

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8:45AM

1.27.18

4:00PM

FLAT ROCK MIDDLE SCHOOL

SYMPHONIC BAND DIRECTOR: MATTHEW PRICE

The Flat Rock Symphonic Band has been invited to be a featured performing ensemble at the 2003 National Middle School Band Conference, the 2004, 2013, and 2016 Southeastern United States Band Clinic at Troy University, the signing of the 2004 HOPE Scholarship Legislation with Governor Sonny Purdue presiding, the 2007 and 2014 Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference, the 2009, 2012, and 2016 University of Georgia Midfest Band Festival, the 2015 Music for All Southeastern Regional Band Clinic at Georgia State University, the 2016 University of Alabama Honor Band Festival, the 2016 Reinhardt University Band Clinic, and the opening of the 2016 Georgia General Assembly with Nathan Deal presiding. Flat Rock bands have consistently received Superior ratings at GMEA Performance Evaluation, the All-Star Music Festival, and the Carowinds Band Festival for the last 20 years. The band has also performed at Walt Disney World and Six Flags Over Georgia. Over the years, FRMS band students have consistently participated in the Georgia All-State Band, the GMEA District VI Honor Band, the John Phillip Sousa MS Honor Band, the UGA Midfest Honor Band, and the GMEA Solo/Ensemble Festival. The Flat Rock Band program strives to provide as many educational experiences as possible in order to provide an enriching curriculum for all students.

Sidetracked…………………………………………………………………………………..............……………Matt Conaway Appalachian Sunrise……………….……………………………………………......………………………….R. Alan Carter Written for the FRMS Symphonic Band’s 2018 GMEA In-Service Conference performance

Machine Age…………………………………………………………………………….........……………….Chris M. Bernotas The Alamo March……………………………………………....……………….Karl L. King, arr. James Swearingen River of Life……………………………………………..........…………………………………………………..Steven Reineke

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PINCKEYVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL

SYMPHONIC WINDS DIRECTOR: ROLAND VENTURA

The Pinckneyville Middle School band program is comprised of approximately 320 students, who begin their band experience in 6th grade. Students are involved in a variety of ensembles including 4 different concert bands, several different small ensembles, as well as a full orchestra. The Pinckneyville Symphonic Winds is the premier group of the program and consist of highly dedicated 8th graders. Student of the PMS Band program regularly participate in GMEA District and All-State events. In 2017, 24 members of the band participated in the District 13 Honor Bands while 4 members continued on to participate in the Georgia All-State Band. In recent years, the Symphonic Winds have performed as featured ensembles at the 2013 Middle School Band Festival (MidFest) at The University of Georgia and at the 2011 Southeastern United States Middle School Band Clinic (SEUS) at Troy University.

The Spirit of Troy………………………………………........................................................................Ralph Ford Inchon………………………………………………….....................................................................Robert W. Smith Hymn to the Fallen………………….....................……………….........John Williams, arr. Michael Sweeney Mr. Chad Deal, Narrator

When Yuba Plays the Rumba on the Tuba……….............…….Herman Hupfeld, arr. Eddie Jennings Mr. Lawrence Williams, Soloist Mr. Lee Newman, Guest Conductor

Prestissimo…………………………………………............................….……...Karl King, arr. James Swearingen

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THE GEORGIA

WOODWIND QUINTET

The Georgia Woodwind Quintet is Ensemble in Residence at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music. Since its founding in 1967, the quintet has maintained an active schedule performing woodwind chamber music from the early quintets of Danzi and Reicha to twentieth-century compositions. The quintet champions new compositions for woodwinds. It has sponsored seven Symposia for New Woodwind Quintet Music at the University of Georgia since 1978 and recorded a compact disc of winning compositions from past Symposia entitled Twigs: Winning Compositions from the University of Georgia Symposia for New Woodwind Quintet Music by ACA Digital Recordings, Inc. Their latest CD, CHROMA, was released in 2017 to critical acclaim.

Quintet for Winds #4………………………………………….....................................................David Maslanka I. Slow; Suddenly Faster Lincolnshire Posey………………………………………………….................................Percy Grainger, arr. Craig I. Lisbon II. Horkstow Grange IV. The Brisk Young Sailor String Quintet #3, in E flat, Op. 51……………………………………………….......Antonin Dvorak, arr. Jolley I. Allegro non tanto II. Allegro vivo III. Larghetto IV. Finale. Allegro giusto

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

THEATRE

11:15AM

1.27.18

4:00PM

ALL-STATE

JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONDUCTOR: JIM WARRICK

JIM WARRICK recently took early retirement after thirty-eight years of teaching jazz, concert and marching bands at the high school and college levels. He was the Director of Jazz Ensembles at New Trier High School (Winnetka, IL- public school in the northern suburbs of Chicago) for twenty-eight years teaching four 24-four piece curricular jazz ensembles that he rehearsed during the school day and eight combos that rehearsed each week. He completed his Bachelors and Masters Degree at Ohio University (Athens, OH), and his residency and coursework for a Ph.D. in Music Education at the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN). He also directed the Symphonic Band at Wheaton College (Wheaton, IL) in addition to teaching music education classes at Northwestern University, University of Minnesota, Marshall University and DePaul University. At New Trier High School, Jim created the nationally-known Frank Mantooth Jazz Festival now in its thirty-forth year. The non-competitive daylong event called by Downbeat magazine, “The most educational festival of its kind anywhere,” brings more than 1,300 junior high and high school jazz students together to perform and receive private masterclasses by ten nationally-known jazz educators. The festival ends with an evening performance by the “New Trier Jazz Ensemble I”, followed by a professional jazz ensemble such as the Duke Ellington Orchestra, the Woody Herman Orchestra directed by Woody Herman (twice), the Count Basie Orchestra (five times), Gordon Goodwin’s Phat Band, the Airmen of Note (Air Force Jazz Ensemble/Washington, D.C.) and the Dizzie Gillespie Big Band directed by Dizzie Gillespie, among many others. Also performing with his high school ensemble over the years has been Clark Terry, Bob Mintzer, Dizzy Gillespie, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson, Jeff Coffin, Wayne Bergeron, Mercer Ellington, and the rhythm sections of the Count Basie Orchestra and the Tito Puente Orchestra. Believing that his students are the best trophies a teacher can achieve, his jazz ensembles never participated in competitive music events. Jim’s jazz ensembles have performed six times at the Midwest International Band Clinic, at several IAJE or JEN conventions, and he has presented clinics at the music education conventions in twelve states. He has guest conducted sixteen all-state jazz ensembles, recently including Tennessee, Alabama and North Carolina. His New Trier HS students have received thirty-nine Downbeat Student Musician Awards, including the “Best High School Jazz Ensemble” award four times. Jim is the only public high school educator selected for Downbeat magazine’s “Jazz Education Hall of Fame.” He served for ten years as the Senior Editor of The Instrumentalist magazine and has published more than 125 articles in national and international music education magazines and juried journals. He received the award for “Outstanding Educational Journalism” presented at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. For the past fourteen years, Jim has selected the Downbeat magazine Student Musician Awards recipients for public and private high school and junior high jazz groups. Only eight jazz education notables are involved in the process of selecting all the award winners thru “blind tapes” in this international program. He was also the jazz area concert/clinic manager for the Midwest International Band Clinic for twenty-six years. He now lives in Ocoee with his wife, Judy, where they recently built their dream house on a mountain top overlooking the Cherokee National Forest near whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River. They regularly see black bears near their yard and nightly hear the wail of coyotes politely answered by their Yellow Lab named “God’s Amazing Gracie” who recently celebrated her second birthday. Jim is one of the Chaplains at the Bradley County Jail and also has been a chaplain at the DuPage County Jail (Wheaton), the Illinois State Prison (Joliet), and the Louisiana State Prison (Angola). If you are interested in purchasing or commissioning jazz, marching or concert band music from Jim, visit his website…. JimWarrickMusic.com. 2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

1.25.18

7:00PM

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VICKERY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL

BELLA VOCE

DIRECTOR: MELISSA D. GRIZZLE

Vickery Creek Middle School in Forsyth County boasts a strong non-audition chorus program with around 260 singers in grades 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8 divided into 5 performing ensembles. Since beginning its participation in 2001, the choirs at VCMS have consistently received Superior ratings at LGPE. With a mixed and treble class at each grade level, Bella Voce is the 7th & 8th grade treble classes. These girls strive to make each performance as musical as possible and enjoy the challenge of advanced literature, especially a capella selections!

Come to the Music............................................................................................................Joseph Martin And the Night Shall Be Filled with Music...........................................................................Greg Gilpin Blackbird........................................................................................................................arr. Deke Sharon We Will Shine.....................................................................................................................Erik Whitehill Witness.......................................................................................................................arr. Halloran/Bolks

2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

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7:30PM

1.25.18

4:00PM

MCINTOSH

CHIEFS

DIRECTOR: HANNAH BETH POTTER

The Chiefs are a group of 46 non-auditioned 9th-12th grade boys from McIntosh High School in Peachtree City, GA. The chorus is composed of 15 District Honor’s Chorus students, 7 All State Chorus students, 1 All State Sight Reading Chorus students, and 1 Voice major for the Governor’s Honor Program. Outside of Georgia, they have performed in North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, New York, Italy, and Spain. Cantabile is directed by Hannah Beth Potter. She earned her undergraduate degree from Milligan College with a degree in Fine Arts, emphasizing in Music and Theater. She earned her graduate degree at Florida State University receiving a Masters of Music Education. She has studied conducting and choral education with Dr. Judy Bowers, Dr. Kevin Fenton, and Dr. Andre Thomas. She is an active member of the Georgia Music Educators Association and the American Choral Director’s Association. She has served as the District VI Honor’s Choral Chair. Hannah Beth has conducted choirs in London, Paris, Spain, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. She is passionate about choral music, directing music productions, and working with teenagers.

Jambo..…………………………………………………………………Teddy Kalanda Harrison, arr. Jacob Narverud Young Men of America………………………………………………………………….…………......J. Michael Dorough Fields of Gold……………………………………………………………………………….......Sting, arr. by Ethan Sperry Nearer, My God, to Thee.........………………Lowell Mason & James L Stevens, arr. James L. Stevens Zach Leffew, soloist

Rise Up......……………………………………………………………….………………………………….Tucker Biddlecombe Meestelaulud...........………………………………………………………..………………………………………..Veljo Tormis 5. Türgi Sõja Laul (Song of the Turkish War) 6. Meremehe-laul (Sailor’s Song) Sound Off..………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………..Paul Rardin 2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

1.25.18

8:00PM

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ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL

ELITE WOMEN’S CHOIR DIRECTOR: WILLIAM HALL

Formed in 2011, the Etowah High School Elite Women’s Choir has transformed into the premier performing ensemble at the school. It is comprised of students from tenth to twelfth grade who represent the best of Etowah not only musically, but also academically and artistically. The group performs a wide array of repertoire including authentic music from all over the world, advanced 21st century compositions, operatic choruses, and traditional choral music for women’s choir. Elite routinely receives superior ratings at GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluation, has members participate in GMEA All-State Chorus, and students who go on to college majoring in both music performance and music education. They have had the privilege to perform with numerous touring college choirs, professional opera musicians, the rock band Foreigner, at Turner Field in Atlanta, and with numerous guest conductors. Most recently, GA Southern University named the Elite Women Grand Champions at the 2016 Southern Invitational. William J. Hall, who holds degrees from GA Southern and Louisiana State Universities, conducts the Etowah Elite Women.

Diu, Diu, Dang A………………………………………………………………………….......….…………….Chien Shan-Hua Six Choruses for Women’s Choir: VI Angel………………………………………………..Sergei Rachmaninoff Ave Generosa…………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………Ola Gjeilo Ubi Caritas………………...…………………………………………………………………………….....…………..Rupert Lang Storm Comin‘..........................................……………................................................................Ruth Moody Sih’ R Khalaq………………….………………………………………………………………………………………….Jim Papouli

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MERCER

SINGERS

DIRECTOR: STANLEY L. ROBERTS

The Mercer Singers, an auditioned ensemble of 45 voices, is the primary touring choral ensemble of Mercer University. The choir includes undergraduate & graduate students and performs a wide range of choral music spanning from the Renaissance to works written by composers of our time. The Mercer Singers have sung on programs for the Georgia Music Educators Association, the Southern Division of MENC, and the Southern Division of American Choral Directors Association. The choir and their director tour extensively and have performed throughout the United States and Europe. Since 2000, the Mercer Singers have experienced 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). The Mercer Singers made their Carnegie Hall debut under the baton of their director in 2017. The choir has also collaborated with several international choirs including the Warwick University Chamber Choir (England), St. Petersburg University Chamber Choir (Russia), the Gnessins Chamber Choir (State Music College, Moscow), and Claudio Monteverdi Choir (Castelfiorentino, Italy). In 2012, they joined with the McDuffie Center for Strings to film A Grand Mercer Christmas that has been distributed nationally to Public Broadcast Stations throughout America. Additionally, the ensemble has gained a regional following with its annual performances of A Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols held each December. The choir is widely acclaimed for its spirited performances, breadth of repertoire, and dedication to singing repertoire of the a cappella idiom.

Estampie Natalis……………………………………………….......….………………………….......….…Vaclav Nelhybel There is no rose of such virtue…………………………………………………………….........….…Robert H. Young With a Lily in Your Hand………………………………………………………………………...….......….…Eric Whitacre Northern Lights……………………………………………….......….……………………………………………….…Ola Gjeilo She Walks in Beauty………………………………………………......…………………………………..….…Kevin Memley Oh, Jerusalem in the Morning……………………………………………….......…………...…arr. Joseph Jennings

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RENFROE MIDDLE SCHOOL

7TH/8TH GRADE TREBLE CHORUS DIRECTOR: DR. DAVID HIRSCHORN

The Renfroe Middle School Girls Chorus is in its 2nd year under the direction of Dr. David Hirschorn. The choir has performed at the 2016 Lovett School Festival under the direction of Dr. Craig Denison and the 2017 Berry College Choral Festival under Dr. Judy Bowers. The has consistently rated superiors at GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluations. As the only middle school in the City Schools of Decatur, these students articulate into the Decatur High School Chorus under the direction of Dr. Elise Eskew Sparks.

Agnus Dei (from Coronation Mass).........................................................Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart arr. Jerry Wesely Harris Morokeni...............................................................................................Traditional Kwangali and Sotho arr. Bernard Kruger Child of My Heart...................................................................Jacob Narverud, Bette Milleson James Ithemba Lami..............................................................................................South African Church Song Juntos....................................................................................................................................Jim Papoulis By the Rivers of Babylon..............................................................................................Susan Brumfield

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LASSITER HIGH SCHOOL

CHORALIERS

DIRECTOR: DR. BRIAN WILLIAMS

The Lassiter Choraliers began originally 10 years ago as an extracurricular ensemble meeting for one and a half hours per week. Currently, the ensemble is the Mastery level choral ensemble at Lassiter and meets as a regular class every day. Several of its members love singing so much that they sing also with the advanced level Concert Chorale as an added choral class. Choraliers is made up of auditioned tenth through twelfth grade singers.

Jesu dulcis memoria………………………………..………………………………..……………………………….de Victoria Gaudete omnes………………………………..………………………………..………………………………...........Sweelinck The Heaven’s Flock………………………………..………………………………..……………………………….....Ešenvalds Nächtens………………………………..………………………………..………………………………..…………………....Brahms Christ the Appletree………………………………..………………………………..……………………………….......Scriven While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks………………………………..………………………………........Courtney Even When He is Silent………………………………..………………………………..……………………………....Arnesen Unclouded Day………………………………..………………………………..………………………………..………….Kirchner

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UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA

WOMEN’S GLEE CLUB DIRECTOR: DR. J.D. BURNETT

Since its foundation in mid-1920’s, the University of Georgia’s Women’s Glee Club has offered a wealth of choral music to the campus and the community. Open to all women at the University of Georgia, this ensemble is dedicated to the study and performance of treble-voice repertoire from all periods from medieval to contemporary, including jazz and popular styles. In addition to various on and off-campus featured performances, the Women’s Glee Club also performs with other UGA choirs and instrumental ensembles throughout the year.

Ama Musicam……………………………………………………………………………………………..…………Zdeněk Lukáš Heart We Will Forget Him………………………………….......………………………………………Michael Hennagin Columba aspexit……………………………………………………………………………………………………Tarik O’Regan Lee Wright, conductor

From Dorothy Poems…………………………………………………………………………………..Craig Hella Johnson 1. Don’t Make Lists 2. Until Even the Angels Jaakobin Pojat………………………………………………………………………………………………..Pekka Kostianinen Cripple Creek……………………………………………………………………………………………………….arr. Tom Porter

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ALL-COLLEGE

CHORUS

CONDUCTOR: DR. KEVIN FENTON

KEVIN FENTON is professor of choral conducting and ensembles, and director of the FSU University Singers and the Chamber Choir. He has conducted the Virginia Tech Meistersingers (1998), the University Singers (2002, 2003, 2006, 2007 and 2013), and the Festival Singers of Florida (2012) in performances at regional and national conventions of ACDA and NAfME. A champion of new music, Dr. Fenton has conducted over thirty premiere performances including Skip Stradtman’s “Amazing Grace” (2015); Troy Robertson’s “In Meeting We are Blessed” (2015); Eric Barnum’s “In Paradisum” (2010); Sydney Guillame’s “Au-Déla du Chagrin” (2010); Clifton Callender’s “Reasons to Learn to Sing” (2010); and “The Soul’s Passing” (2007) by Dominick DiOrio. Dr. Fenton has conducted choirs in 35 states, including twenty-six all-state choirs and ACDA Divisional Honor Choirs. Internationally, Kevin conducted the Beijing International Choral Festival Choir with China’s People’s Liberation Orchestra and the Dublin International Choral Festival for Music Celebrations International. He taught choral conducting and conducting pedagogy at the Kenya Conservatory of Music as a Fulbright Specialist and at South Africa’s National Youth Choir Symposium. Dr. Fenton has taught graduate and undergraduate courses in choral literature and choral conducting at Florida State University since 2000, and his textbook Foundations of Choral Conducting is used in beginning conducting classes throughout the country. He is a recipient of the Florida State University Teaching Award for Excellence, the Delta Omicron Music Professor of the Year award, and the Wayne Hugoboom Distinguished Florida Service Award. Additionally, Dr. Fenton is the Artistic Director of the Festival Singers of Florida and a founder of the AVoice4Peace initiative (AVoice4Peace.org).

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RISING STARR MIDDLE SCHOOL

MEN’S CHORUS DIRECTOR: CHRISTY TODD

The Rising Starr Middle School Men’s Chorus is comprised of approximately 60 nonauditioned singers, in grades 6th, 7th, and 8th. The choir consistently receives superior ratings in both sight-reading and performance at LGPE. In addition to learning traditional choral music, students participate in a weekly rock program with community mentors, where they study piano, guitar, ukulele, and drums, as well as write and record their own music in their classroom recording studio. Chorus members are actively utilized as music mentors, accompanists, section leaders, choreographers, conductors, and instrumentalists during rehearsals and performances. Members of the ensemble annually participate in All State Chorus, District Honor Chorus, local community choral ensembles, church choirs, theatre groups, and private music lessons. In addition, over 85% of the members participate in school or intramural sports.

Regina Coeli…………………………………………..…………………..……………....…………………………..Dan Davison Celebration of Life………………………………………………………..…………..………..…..……J. Michael Dorough Text by Larry Brown Alabado…………………………………………………………..…………..………….......……..………..18th Century Hymn arr. Nick Strimple Cry Havoc…………………………………………………..……………......……………………………………….…...Rob Redei Canst Thou Love Me Lady……………………………………………..…………………………....……..Andrea Ramsey Believer…………………………………................……..Daniel Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Benjamin McKee, Daniel Platzman, Robin Fredriksson, Mattias Larsson, & Justin Tranter Toreador Song………………………………………………………….……………………..…………....……..Georges Bizet arr. John Rutter Dr. Michael Fuchs, guest baritone soloist

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SOUTH FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL

WOMEN’S VOCAL ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR: KIRK GRIZZLE

The Women’s Vocal Ensemble has been under the direction of Kirk Grizzle since he began at South Forsyth High School in 2004. This is an auditioned group of 9th-12th grade girls. They have received Superior ratings in both performance and sight reading at the Class A level since 2005. One of the premier performing choirs at South Forsyth High School, the choir performed at the GMEA In-Service Conference in 2007. These girls challenge themselves to perform music of the highest quality and difficulty.

O Clap Your Hands………..……………....…………………………..……………....…………………..Victor C. Johnson O Salutaris Hostia………..……………....…………………………..……………....…………………………....Frank Ferko Pueri Habraeorum………..……………....…………………………..……………....………………….Randall Thompson Poor Wayfaring Stranger………..……………....…………………………..……………....…………….arr. Lee Bratton Light of the Clear Blue Morning………..……………....…………………………..……..arr. Craig Hella Johnson Now Let Me Fly………..……………....…………………………..……………....………………….........arr. Stacey Gibbs

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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY

CHAMBER SINGERS DIRECTOR: DR. LESLIE J. BLACKWELL

The Kennesaw State University Chamber Singers is the premiere auditioned choral ensemble at Kennesaw State University. Ranging from freshmen to seniors, the choir is open to all students including both music majors and non-majors from across campus and represents a variety of musical backgrounds and academic disciplines. The KSU Chamber Singers have performed master works of Bach, Haydn, Duruflé, Mozart, Britten, and most recently Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem. In the spring of 2012, the KSU Chamber Singers, KSU Chorale, and KSU Symphony Orchestra performed Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony broadcast on Atlanta 90.1WABE. The KSU Chamber Singers performed at the 2002, 2006, 2008, and 2011 Georgia Music Educators Association State Conferences. In 2010, the choir was invited to sing at the American Choral Directors Association Southern Division Conference in Memphis, Tennessee, presenting music of South America. In October 2013 the KSU Chamber Singers was selected to perform at the National Collegiate Choral Organization 5th National Conference performing David Maslanka’s masterwork A Litany for Courage and the Seasons.

Exsultate..............................................................................................................................Brian Galante Cantata BWV 150..............................................................................................Johann Sebastian Bach Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich Movement II Nach dir, Herr, verlanget mich Movement IV Leite mich in deiner Warheit Кто, волны, вас остановил..........................................................................................Cдoba A. Пушкина Музыка И. МЕЛЬНИКА Ion Melnik НАД ХАТЫНЬЮ КОЛОКОЛА...................................................................................................Tokmakovoy Музыка И. МЕЛЬНИКА Ion Melnik Odysseus and the Sirens..........................................................................................Z. Randall Stroope Cachilo Dormido..........................................................Atahualpa Yupanqui, arr. Juan Carlos Cuacci

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ALL-STATE

READING CHORUS CONDUCTOR: DR. DANIEL BARA

DANIEL BARA is the Director of Choral Activities and Professor of Music at the Hugh Hodgson School of Music at the University of Georgia, having served as Associate Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities at East Carolina University, in Greenville, North Carolina. His university choirs have performed for state, regional, and national conventions of ACDA and MENC, and the ECU Chamber Singers completed two professional recordings for the Gothic Records label (Greater Love, 2007; Eternal Light, 2010). His conducting students have consistently advanced into the live rounds of the ACDA National Conducting Competition, and former MM conducting students now hold collegiate conducting appointments at Susquehanna University, New England Conservatory, Miami University of Ohio, University of Idaho, and William Jewell College. Dr. Bara was the recipient of the UNC Board of Governors Distinguished Professor for Teaching Award and the Robert L. Jones Award for Outstanding Teaching. Prior accolades include the Walter Hagen Conducting Prize given at the Eastman School of Music, and the ACDA National Student Conducting Competition (Graduate Division) awarded at the National Convention in San Antonio, TX in 2001. Dr. Bara is Past-President of NC-ACDA, has held the Artistic Directorship of the New York State Summer School of the Arts - School of Choral Studies (2007-2009), and has served as conductor of the World Youth Honor Choir at Interlochen Arts Camp (2004-2006). He is in regular demand as a guest conductor and clinician, with recent or upcoming engagements with all-state, regional honor choirs, and conference appearances in California, Louisiana, Colorado, Massachusetts, Texas, New York, West Virginia, South Carolina, Alabama, and Georgia. Dr. Bara holds the DMA degree in conducting from the Eastman School of Music, organ and conducting degrees from the University of Michigan, and is a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy. He is the Youth and Student Activities Chairman for the Southern Division Chapter of ACDA, and is served as the Performing Choir Chair for the Southern Division ACDA Convention in WinstonSalem in 2012. At UGA he oversees the graduate choral conducting program, and conducts the UGA Hodgson Singers, the University Chorus, and oversees student conductors as they conduct the Repertory Singers.

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SPIVEY HALL

YOUNG ARTISTS DIRECTOR: CRAIG HURLEY

Singing with unmistakable spirit, expression, and beauty of tone, the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Program proudly represents Spivey Hall’s dedication to music education and commitment to artistic excellence. Founded under the direction of Dr. Martha Shaw in 1994, the Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Program (SHCCP) now consists of three choirs and draws from 17 metro-Atlanta counties. Choir Members receive professional-quality instruction in all aspects of vocal production, musicianship, and choral performance. Involvement in the SHCCP also enhances young people’s lives, helping them to develop self-reliance, personal integrity, responsibility, compassion, teamwork, and confidence in their abilities. The Spivey Hall Young Artists Choir was established in the fall of 2002 and is the youngest choir in the SHCCP family. The Young Artists rehearse for 90 minutes per week during the school year and mostly consist of first-year choir students. Under the direction of Craig Hurley, this ensemble focuses on fundamental musicianship skills as well as performing a wide range of repertoire. Auditions for the program are for male and female students ages 10 through 13 and are held each spring. Applications are made available by March 1st each year on our website: www.spiveyhallchildrenschoir.org. There is an annual tuition and need-based assistance is available to those who qualify. The program gratefully acknowledges the support of Clayton State University, the Spivey Education Committee, The Walter and Emilie Spivey Foundation and the surrounding arts community. The foundation laid by area music specialists, choral directors, church music programs, and other organizations is a large part of the success of this choral program.

We Will Sing for Joy………………………....................……….…Domenico Scarlatti, arr. Helenclair Lowe The Path to the Moon………………….....................……………………………………………………..Eric H. Thiman Ayele…………………………………………....................…………..…………………Traditional Melody from Ghana Fairest Lady………………………………….....................……………………………………………………………Nick Page You’ll Never Guess What I Saw…………………….................………………………..Ruth Watson Henderson Grow Little Tree………………………………………....................………………………………………..Andrea Ramsey Blue Skies…………………………………………………..................…….....…..Irving Berlin, arr. Roger Emerson 82

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GUITAR ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR: ERIK HERNDON

The Centennial Academy Guitar Ensemble was created in 2015 under the direction of Erik Herndon. The ensemble is a mixed grade group consisting of students from grades 5-8. Most of these students are enrolled in a guitar class at the school, but some students also participate in band and orchestra. The group performs around metro Atlanta and attends the Giocoso Guitar Performance Evaluation annually.

The Song of Seikilos……………………………………………………………….......……………….…………………Seikilos Tale of the Troubadour……………………......……………………………………………....Groeber, Hoge, Sanchez Sleepers Awake……………………………………..……………..Johann Sebastian Bach, arr. Elizabeth Stuart O Joy Here Comes a Little Music..............................................Beethoven, Mozart, Pachelbel, Orff, Handel, arr. Erik Herndon Für Elise……………………………………………….....…………………Ludwig van Beethoven, arr. Erik Herndon La Clave…………..………………………………………..…………………………………………......……………….Rob Pethel Raindrops…………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………..Erik Herndon Star Wars……………………………………………………………………………………………………..………..John Williams Majesty..............…………………………………………………………………………….......……………………Erik Herndon Heathens……………………………………………………………………………………………...…………………………21 Pilots Seikilos Reprise…………………………………………………......Seikilos, arr. Centennial Academy Students

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DULUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

ADVANCED GUITAR ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR: ASHLEY DRAKE

Duluth Middle School, located in Duluth, GA, is one of the first schools in Gwinnett County to offer a performance-based guitar program. The DMS Guitar Ensembles focus on a folk-style approach with exploration into alternative styles of rock, pop, and classical performance. DMS’s enrollment is 1,400 students with sixty percent of the population involved in a performing Fine Art. Currently, the guitar program has approximately 200 students participating in five separate ensembles in sixth to eight grade. The DMS guitar program began as an Advanced Guitar Ensemble, and has since expanded to include Beginning and Intermediate Ensembles. In 2014, the DMS Advanced Guitar Ensemble was featured on GCPS TV in the ArtStage “Sounds of the Season” program. The DMS Guitar Ensembles are very involved in the community, performing for candlelight luncheons at feeder elementary schools, as well as having performances at Eddie Owen’s Red Clay Theater in downtown Duluth. Additionally, the Duluth Advanced Guitar Ensemble has received superior ratings at Giocoso, the Guitar Performance Evaluation. The DMS guitar program continues to grow thanks to developing guitar programs in the elementary feeder schools, and the on-going support of faculty, staff, and administration of Duluth Middle School.

Waverunner..............................................................................................................Dr. Matthew Hinsley Imagination..............................................................................................................Dr. Matthew Hinsley Skyfall...........................................................................................................Adele, arr. Chip Henderson Deary Rag.............................................................................................................................Jerry Snyder A Thousand Years........................................................................Christina Perri, arr. Chip Henderson The Circle of Life...............................................................Elton John and Time Rice, arr. Henderson Royals...........................................................................................................Lorde, arr. Chip Henderson Use Somebody..................................................................Kings of Leon, arr. Henderson and Phillips Smoke on the Water.....................................................................Deep Purple, arr. Adam Perlmutter Smells Like Teen Spirit...............................................................Nirvana, arr. Henderson and Phillips Purple Haze.....................................................................................Jimi Hendrix, arr. Chip Henderson 2018 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE

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DODGEN MS

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA DIRECTORS: ASHLEY CULLEY & HEATHER LOFDAHL

The Dodgen M.S.Chamber is auditioned group of 6th-8th grade orchestra students. This ensemble rehearses three mornings a week before school. The Dodgen M.S. Chamber Orchestra won First Place at the A.S.T.A. National Orchestra Festival in March 2017. The Chamber Orchestra has performed at GMEA Conference in 2011 and 2015.

Concerto Grosso, op.6, n.4 in D Major………………………………….............................………………….Corelli I. Adagio-Allegro II. Adagio-Vivace III. Allegro-Allegro Tempus Fugitive……………………………………………………….............................……………………….……..Moore Moorside Suite…………………………………………………………………..............................…………………….…Holst III. March Impromptu for String Orchestra…………............................……………………………………………......Sibelius Presto from Serenade No.9…………………………………..........................……………..Mozart, arr. Holbrook Sprint……………………………………………………...........................………………………………………….………….Silva

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WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR: DWAYNE WASSON

The Wheeler Chamber Orchestra is an ensemble of students in grades 10-12 at Wheeler High School in Cobb County. The orchestra performs at a variety of venues in the area. Each year at LGPE, the orchestra has received superior ratings. Members of the orchestra are actively involved in community groups such as the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, Georgia Youth Symphony, and Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Invierno Porteño..............................................................................Astor Piazzolla, arr. José Bragato Concerto No. 4 in F Minor, Op 8, No. 4 L’inverno......................................................Antonio Vivaldi I. Allegro non molto Rumanian Folk Dances.........................................................Béla Bartók, transcribed Arthur Willner Praeludium and Allegro.......................................................................Fritz Kreisler, arr. Bingiee Shiu Pas de Deux.......................................................................................................................Zachary Goad Prayer from Jewish Life.................................................Ernest Bloch, transcribed Alfredo Antonini Concerto Grosso #1 for String Orchestra.........................................................................Ernest Bloch with Piano Obbligato IV. Fugue

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FULTON COUNTY

YOUTH ORCHESTRA

DIRECTORS: SHARON M. ANDERSON & DR. JAMES BARKET

The mission of the Fulton County Youth Orchestra program is to provide a performing ensemble for the most talented middle and elementary school string orchestra musicians enrolled in the Fulton County Public Schools. This orchestra supplements the school orchestra programs and challenges its members to greater musical excellence via weekly rehearsals and regularly scheduled performances. The FCYO is an auditioned group that meets once a week at Alpharetta HS under the direction of Sharon Anderson & James Barket.

Daybreak............................................................................................................................Bud Woodruff Momentum....................................................................................................................Robert Longfield Quickstep...................................................................................................................arr. Mark D. Hellem Incantations.......................................................................................................................Richard Meyer Tchefuncte Shuffle................................................................................................................Tim Auction Tim Auction, guest conductor | Sheldon Fisher, guest accompanist

William Tell Overture................................................Gioacchino Rossini, arr. James “Red” McLeod

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SANDY CREEK

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR: KELLY GALLMAN

The Sandy Creek High School Orchestra program encompasses a chamber orchestra, a symphonic orchestra, and a concert orchestra, totaling over 100 students. This program teaches musical skills through performance and educated lessons. Along with SCHS Orchestra’s history of achieving superior ratings at Large Group Performance Evaluation for the past 11 years, The Sandy Creek High orchestra program has earned the Georgia Music Educators Association “Exemplary Performance Award.” Chamber Orchestra performed at the 2016 KSU Orchestra Invitational. SCHS Orchestras perform at local farmers markets, meetings, receptions, and weddings. We also help raise money and awareness for world events such as our Haiti benefit concert this year. Members of this ensemble are selected for local youth orchestras, all-county orchestras, Spivey Hall Honors Orchestra, All-State Orchestra and consistently receive superior ratings at Solo and Ensemble.

Egmont Overture...................................................Ludwig van Beethoven, arr. Robert D. McCashin Simple Symphony.........................................................................................................Benjamin Britten Playful Pizzicato Las Cuatro Estaciones Portenas....................................................................................Astor Piazzolla Primavera Justin Welch, violin

Of Glorious Plumage........................................................................................................Richard Meyer Capriccio Espagnol....................................................Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov arr. Sandra Dackow

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COLLINS HILL HIGH SCHOOL

CHAMBER ENSEMBLE DIRECTOR: ROSIE RIQUELME

Collins Hill High School is part of the Gwinnett County School System and there are 3,054 students enrolled. Founded in 1994, the Collins Hill Orchestra began as a 56 person orchestra program under the direction of Mr. John Harriman. After Mr. John Harriman, Mr. Michael Giel was the head director from 2007-2012. The orchestra is currently under the direction of Ms. Rosie Riquelme, and assisted by Mrs. Megan Kendall who came on board in 2014. The Collins Hill Orchestra program is comprised of over 260 string students dedicated and committed to the growth of string orchestra education and performances throughout the metro Atlanta community. These orchestras consistently receive straight superior ratings at the GMEA District XIII Large Group Performance Evaluations. The Collins Hill Chamber Orchestra is made up of 40 students, and individuals from this group also participate in the All-State Full and String Orchestras, Governors Honors Program, Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra, Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, Emory Youth Symphony, and Gwinnett County Youth Symphony.

Variations on an Elizabethan Theme for String Orchestra

Theme: Sellenger’s Round…………........................……………………………………………….arr. Imogen Holst Variation I: Allegro non troppo………………………............................………………………….Arthur Oldham Variation II: A Lament, Andante espressivo……......................………………………….Sr Michael Tippett Variation III: Andante……………………………………….....................………………………..Sir Lennox Berkeley Variation IV: Quick and Gay………………….........................…………………………………….Benjamin Britten Variation VI: Finale, Fuga à la gigue, Presto giocoso………...................…………..Sir William Walton

Concerto in D Major – Concerto Accademico……………………...……………….Ralph Vaughan Williams I. Allegro Pesante III. Presto Dr. Michael Heald, soloist

Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis.………………………………………………..Ralph Vaughan Williams I. Allegro Pesante III. Presto Rubin Park, violin 1 | Melissa Juarez, violin 2 | Lydia Choi, viola | John Kang, cello

Concerto in E minor ………………………………………………..........……Edvard Elgar, arr. Duncan McIntyre John Kang, soloist

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116TH ARMY BAND | 521 313TH ARMY BAND | 146

CLARINETMONSTER.COM | 350

A2D SOLUTIONS | 538

CLAYTON STATE UNIVERSITY | 433

ABRAHAM BALDWIN AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF FINE ARTS | 443

COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY | 225/124

AUGUSTA UNIVERSITY | 340

DONASITY INC. | 551

AWB APPAREL | 305/307

DRAISEN EDWARDS MUSIC | 316/318/320

BAND FUNDAMENTALS BOOKS | 351

EASTMAN | 436/434

BANDDIRECTORSFRIEND/

EMORY UNIVERSITY | 452

BAND-GEAR LLC | 553/555/454

ENCORE BAND, CHOIR & ORCHESTRA CAMPS | 202

BEAU VINCI VIOLINS | 429/431 BEETHOVEN & COMPANY | 250/252

ENCORE FUNDRAISING, INC. | 239/241/243

BERRY COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT | 322/423

FESTIVALS OF MUSIC/ MUSIC IN THE PARKS | 231/233

BIG NOTE MUSIC & MOBILE INSTRUMENT REPAIR | 341

FLORIDA AND BEYOND GROUP TRAVEL | 219

BREEZIN’ THRU INC. | 417 BRENAU UNIVERSITY | 136 CAMERON’S VIOLIN WORKSHOP | 141 CAROLINA CROWN INC. DBA THE CROWN STORE | 127

CCIS / DISCOVER STUDENT TRAVEL | 140

GEORGIA AQUARIUM, INC | 547

CHAPEL MUSIC COMPANY | 425

GEORGIA COLLEGE | 455

CHARRMS/ DORIAN BUSINESS SYSTEMS LLC | 427

GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY | 240/242

CHERRYDALE FUNDRAISING | 129 94

CHICK MUSIC | 448

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GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY ARMSTRONG CAMPUS | 255

BITORS GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC | 236/238/234

MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER & TOURNAMENT | 118

GEORGIA TECH SCHOOL OF MUSIC | 441

MERCER UNIVERSITY | 312

GIA / WALTON MUSIC | 435/437/439

MIDDLE GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY | 536

GINGER SNAPS APPAREL | 546

MIXED MEDIA CREATIVE AUDIO & VIDEO SOLUTIONS | 135

JUST FOR BRASS/JUST FOR WINDS | 154

PHI BETA MU | 204

KALEIDOSCOPE ADVENTURES | 301/200

PIEDMONT COLLEGE | 142

KEN STANTON MUSIC | 422/420

PINNACLE MUSIC FESTIVAL | 125

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC | 337/339

PORTMAN’S MUSIC SUPERSTORE | 246/248

LANDER UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC | 451

PROFIT PLUS | 335

PRESTIGE DIGITAL IMAGING | 306

LEE UNIVERSITY | 237

QUAVERMUSIC.COM | 122/223/221/120

MAKEMUSIC, INC | 116

REINHARDT UNIVERSITY | 326/328

MALMARK, INC | 133

RODRIGUEZ MUSICAL SERVICES | 251

MANDARIN STRINGS, INC. | 413/415

ROMEO MUSIC | 137/139

MARCHMASTER & FRUHAUF UNIFORMS | 408

RONALD SACHS VIOLINS | 330/332

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THE TUBA EXCHANGE | 542/544

SHORTER UNIVERSITY | 303

THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA BANDS | 302

SIGMA ALPHA IOTA/ PHI MU ALPHA | 343

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC | 254

SPIRIT CUPS FUNDRAISING | 232

UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC | 304

SPIRIT OF ATLANTA/ SPIRIT U | 354

VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY | 128

STAGERIGHT CORPORATION | 517/519

VANDOREN | 450

STANBURY UNIFORMS, INC. | 112/213

VERITAS INSTRUMENT RENTAL | 227/229

STRAIGHT A TOURS & TRAVEL | 224/325

WENGER CORPORATION | 407/405/403

STUDENT GROUP TOURS INC. | 401

WILLIAM HARRIS LEE & COMPANY | 353/355

SUPER HOLIDAY TOURS | 300

WORLD’S FINEST CHOCOLATE | 446

SUPERIOR TRAVEL AND TOUR | 412/513

YAMAHA CORPORATION OF AMERICA | 445/344/346/447

TEACHER’S RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF GEORGIA | 235 THE CAROLINA OPRY THEATER | 126

YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISING | 114 YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE | 206

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