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Roswell High School Barrington Quartet Director: Sara White-Farnell,

Stephenson High School Quatour Double’ Saxophone Directors: Quentin R. Goins & Noah Speaks

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Villa Rica High School Saxophone Sextet Directors: R. Kevin Brown & Matthew Baltzer

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Young Harris College The Brasstown 5 Director: Dr. Patrick E Young

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North Georgia Trumpet Ensemble Director: Vincent Bingham III

Valdosta State University Spotlighters Directors: Dr. Clell E. Wright & Ms. Robin Harrison

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Avanté Brass Quintet Director: Dr. Stephanie Mason

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KEYNOTE SPEAKER

DR. PETER LOEL BOONSHAFT

Called one of the most exciting and exhilarating voices in music education today, Peter Loel Boonshaft has been invited to speak and conduct in every state in the nation and around the world. Honored by the National Association for Music Education and Music For All as the first recipient of the “George M. Parks Award for Leadership in Music Education,” Dr. Boonshaft is Director of Education for Jupiter Band Instruments, and his weekly “Boonshaft’s Blog” for music educators continues to inspire teachers everywhere. He has received official proclamations from the Governors of five states and a Certificate of Appreciation from former President Ronald Reagan, as well as performing for former President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush, former President Bill Clinton, and for Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He has been awarded membership in Pi Kappa Lambda and Alpha Chi, as well as twice receiving the University of Hartford Regent’s Award and that University’s Outstanding Music Educator Award. His honors also include being selected three times as a National Endowment for the Arts “Artist in Residence,” three times awarded Honorary Life Membership in the Tri-M Music Honor Society, receiving the Al G. Wright Award of Distinction from the Women Band Directors International, and being selected for the Center for Scholarly Research and Academic Excellence at Hofstra University. He holds Bachelor of Music (Summa Cum Laude), Master of Music Education in Conducting, and Doctor of Musical Arts degrees. Dr. Boonshaft was also awarded a Connecticut General Fellowship for study at the Kodály Musical Training Institute, from which he holds a Certificate. He is currently on the faculty of Hofstra University in Hempstead, New York, where he is Professor of Music. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Boonshaft was on the faculty of Moravian College and the University of Hartford. He was Founder and Music Director of the Pennsylvania Youth Honors Concert Band and the Connecticut Valley Youth Wind Ensemble. In addition, he held the post of Music Director and Conductor of the Metropolitan Wind Symphony of Boston. Dr. Boonshaft is the author of the critically acclaimed best-selling books Teaching Music with Passion, Teaching Music with Purpose, and Teaching Music with Promise, as well as his first book for teachers of other disciplines, Teaching with Passion, Purpose and Promise. He is also co-author of Alfred Music Publishing’s new beginning method book series, Sound Innovations for Band and Sound Innovations for Strings, as well as Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Young Concert Band, Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Intermediate Concert Band, and Sound Innovations: Ensemble Development for Advanced Concert Band. In addition, he is the author of Vaclav Nelhybel: His Life and Works, the only authorized biography of the composer, a contributing author of The Music Director’s Cookbook: Creative Recipes for a Successful Program, and author of articles for Instrumentalist Magazine, the National Band Association Journal, Teaching Music, and Band Director’s Guide. Dr. Boonshaft also held the post of Band/Wind Ensemble Editor for the School Music News. Active as a proponent of new literature for concert band, he has commissioned and conducted over forty world premieres by such notable composers as Eric Ewazen, W. Francis McBeth, Johan de Meij, Fisher Tull, H. Owen Reed, Vaclav Nelhybel, David Gillingham, Philip Sparke, Satoshi Yagisawa, Rossano Galante, Sam Hazo, Andrew Boysen, Brian Hogg, Robert W. Smith, David Holsinger, Stephen Melillo, Roland Barrett, and Jared Spears. Among the soloists who have appeared in performance with Dr. Boonshaft are John Marcellus, Maynard Ferguson, Harvey Phillips, The Boston Brass, Eugene Rousseau, Marianne Gedigian, Ed Shaughnessy, Lynn Klock, Don Butterfield, The Dallas Brass, We Are The Mummies, Lance LaDuke, Dave Steinmeyer and the United States Air Force “Airmen of Note,” Chester Schmitz, and the Vienna Schubert Trio. Extremely active as a guest conductor, clinician and speaker for conferences, festivals, concerts and workshops nationally and internationally, he has guest conducted the NAfME (The National Association for Music Education) National High School Honors Band, NAfME All-Eastern Band, NAfME All-Northwest Band, NAfME All-Eastern Directors Band, Goldman Memorial Band, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Pacific Band, U.S. Marine Band New Orleans, Western International Band Clinic, Prague Castle Guard/Czech Police Symphonic Band, U.S. Department of Defense Dependents Schools: Europe Honors Music Fest Band, and the Association of Concert Bands National Conference Band. In addition, he is an adjudicator and clinician for the Music For All/Bands of America National Concert Band Festival, and serves as Chief Adjudicator for the Australian School Band and Orchestra Festival He has served as a speaker for the Canadian Music Educators Association National Convention, NAfME National Conference, American Band College, Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic, Music For All/Bands and Orchestras of America Symposium, World Association for Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, Samuel Barber Institute for Music Educators, Music Education Center of America, EARCOS Conferences in China and Thailand, Singapore Ministry of Education Band Conference, KIPP National School Summit, NESA Council of Overseas Schools Conferences in Thailand and the Philippines, and as keynote speaker for the NAfME Northwest Division Conference, NAfME Southern Division Conference, European Music Educators Convention, National Convention of the American String Teachers Association, National Convention of the American School Band Directors Association, ACDA Western Division Conference, East Asia Regional Council of Schools, Maryborough Music Conference of Australia, National Conference of the Organization of American Kodály Educators, The Sydney (Australia) Music Education Conference, and numerous international, national, state and regional music education conferences

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SARAH BALL LORI CARNINE AMY CLEMENT CASEY EUBANKS TERESA HOEBEKE CAMILLA R. KEEVER WILLIAM KILGORE DR. CHARLES LAUX YEAR OF SAM LOWDER KATHY MASON Leslae Dennison, LAMURL MORRIS Jeffery Funderburk, Johnny Folsom, GARNETTA PENNSuzette Moraska, Dennis L. Naughton, Anita Neal, MICHAEL PICKETT III, Bonita Thomie, David E. Robinson Ricky Williams MELANIE POWERS CARL RIEKE NICOLE THOMPSON ALAN D. TOLBERT ROLAND VENTURA KATIE WILLIAMS

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JEFFREY ROWSER DIRECTOR OF BANDS, MORGAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL

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JOSHUA BOYD DIRECTOR OF BANDS, NEWNAN HIGH SCHOOL

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HALEY COX MITCHELL DISTRICT 14 TREASURER & DIRECTOR OF CHORAL ACTIVITIES BARROW ARTS & SCIENCES ACADEMY

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FRIDAY | 1.28.2022 8:30AM-5:30PM SATURDAY | 1.29.2022 8:30AM-11:30AM

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Band, Orchestra • 1/27/22 • 1:30 PM • Athena A/B

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Ensemble for Everyone-Tips and Strategies for Adapting Band and Orchestra for Students with Disabilities CLINICIAN: Amber Weldon-Stephens (Fulton County Schools) PRESIDER: Jonathan Steltzer (Wayne County High School) HOST: Christopher Andrews (Hephzibah High School)

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Music Therapists from the Fulton County School System will share how they have successfully worked with students with Autism, Intellectual Disabilities and Behavior Disorders in band and orchestra programs. Roy Joyner, Kirby Carruth, Brittany Taylor Stewart and Nicole Wright will guide you through successful strategies and inclusive programming.

Band • 1/27/22 • 1:30 PM • Oconee River Druid Hills Middle Dragon Jazz

DIRECTOR: Today Milford PRESIDER: Dr. Gregory Denson (East Cobb Middle School) HOST: J.R. Beckwith (Putnam County High School)

Band • 1/27/22 • 2:45 PM • Athena A/B Establishing a Culture of “Excellence!”

CLINICIAN: Wolson Gustama (Dutchtown High School) PRESIDER: Chris Shumick (Milton High School) HOST: Dr. Gregory Denson (East Cobb Middle School)

This session will explore various methods, ideologies, and approaches to developing a culture of “excellence” in a band program. Intrinsic motivation, morale, instructional habits, and the role of band director’s will be examined.

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Warm-up and Ensemble Development Exercises that Work! CLINICIAN: Dr. Peter Loel Boonshaft (Jupiter Band Instruments, Alfred Music) PRESIDER: Jonathan Steltzer (Wayne County High School) HOST: Daniel Foster (Union County Middle School)

This session offers specific exercises you can use to develop ensemble performance. These focused warm-ups isolate and target improvement in the areas of balance, blend, intonation, rhythm, rhythmic subdivision, listening, articulation, dynamics and virtually every aspect of large ensemble playing. Useful for band and orchestra conductors and teachers of any level: elementary school, middle school and high school. Jupiter Band Instruments, Alfred Music

Band • 1/27/22 • 4:00 PM • Athena E Creating Habits of Success in the Young Band CLINICIAN: Scott Rush (GIA Publications, Inc.) PRESIDER: Josey J. Jimenez (Duluth Middle School) HOST:

A strong musical foundation is crucial to the artistic development of young bands. Rush will address the first days of instruction, rhythm vocabulary, first-time challenges, and developmentally appropriate teaching strategies. Participants will also discover new ways to effectively use multiple technologies in band to develop comprehensive musicianship in every student. GIA Publications, Inc.

Band • 1/27/22 • 4:00 PM • Oconee River

Band • 1/27/22 • 7:00 PM • Theatre

DIRECTOR: Brandon Kunka PRESIDER: Chris Schumick (Milton High School) HOST: Travis Roye (Commerce High School)

DIRECTORS: Lee Newman, Maria Phillips, and Corey Fair PRESIDER: Travis Downs (Band Division Chair) HOST: David Vandewalker (Retired GMEA Member)

Band • 1/27/22 • 4:00 PM • Theatre

Band • 1/27/22 • 8:15 PM • Theatre

DIRECTOR: Casey Eubanks PRESIDER: Andy Esserwein (Sprayberry High School) HOST: Lloyd McDonald (Dean Rusk Middle School)

CLINICIAN: John Palmer and Chris Johns PRESIDER: Travis Downs (Band Division Chair) HOST: Johnathan Ancell (Grayson High School)

Atlanta Youth Percussion Ensemble

Sequoyah High School Symphony Band

Norcross High School Wind Symphony

Walton High School Wind Symphony

Band • 1/28/22 • 8:45 AM • Athena A/B

Pushing For Change From the Inside: Bringing Equity to Middle and High School Bands CLINICIANS: Relative Pitch (Relative Pitch Podcast), Lorin Green (Relative Pitch), Michael S. Brown Jr. (Relative Pitch), and Anthony Morris (Relative Pitch) PRESIDER: Shiree Williams (University of Georgia) HOST: Jeremiah Robinson (Cartersville Elementary School)

This panel hosted by Relative Pitch will feature Dr.Cynthia Johnston Turner, Wolson Gustama, Cecilia Clark, and Sheldon Frazier. Topics of discussion will center around equity within middle and high school band programs. There will be a Q&A at the end of the session for audience members to ask panelists questions.

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Not Tuned at the Factory: Helping Your Students Become Self-Correcting Intonation Machines CLINICIAN: Steve Smith (Hal Leonard) PRESIDER: Ira Jenkins (Alpharetta High School)

Intonation is a topic that every musician and ensemble must address. There are many approaches and techniques, but how do you know what works best for your ensemble? This clinic will discuss many practical techniques and strategies for intonation at an individual and ensemble level. Hal Leonard

Band • 1/28/22 • 8:45 AM • Theatre Woodland High School Wind Symphony DIRECTORS: Michael Kobito and Holly Maldonado PRESIDER: Travis Downs (Band Division Chair) HOST: Patrick Erwin (Hillgrove High School)

Band • 1/28/22 • 10:00 AM • Athena A/B

Good Things Come in Small Packages-Design and Implementation for the Small/Younger Marching Band CLINICIANS: Susan L. Smith (Troy University)and Dr. Adam Dalton (Marshall University ) PRESIDER: Bryan Daniels (Johns Creek High School) HOST: Bert Groover (Starr’s Mill High School)

Successful design and implementation for the small school marching band has many distinct facets and potential obstacles. In this clinic, the presenters will give time tested techniques and suggestions to improve the experience and outcome for all.

Band • 1/28/22 • 10:00 AM • Athena E Habits of a SIGNIFICANT Band Director CLINICIAN: Scott Rush (GIA Publications, Inc.) PRESIDER: Jacob Weinstein (Temple High School) HOST: Aaron Garland (Ringgold Middle School)

The Habits Model focuses on how knowledge, communication, experience, heart energy, physical energy, and effectiveness create synergy to produce a successful music educator. “Who you are” as a music educator is explored in a meaningful way. Success stops at retirement, but musical and personal significance lasts for generations to come. GIA Publications, Inc.

Band • 1/28/22 • 10:00 AM • Oconee River Norcross Percussion Ensemble

DIRECTOR: Corey Fair PRESIDER: Travis Downs (Band Division Chair) HOST: Roland Ventura (Pinckneyville Middle School)

Band • 1/28/22 • 11:15 AM • Athena A/B

The Science of a Good Sound: Intro to Voicing for Saxophone (and all winds!) CLINICIAN: Joe Girard (Columbus State University) PRESIDER: Brandon Soloff (North Gwinnett High School) HOST: Jamie Smith (Dekalb Agriculture Technology and Environment Charter School (DATE))

The key to great saxophone playing lies in the manipulation of the oral cavity. This session will highlight the mechanics of sound production and air flow, and will provide exercises for exploration of tongue position and its impact on sound production, for saxophone and all wind instruments. Conn-Selmer

Band • 1/28/22 • 11:15 AM • Athena E

“We, Too, Sing America” - A Healthy Dialogue CLINICIAN: Alfred L Watkins (Cobb Wind Symphony) PRESIDER: Fred Norton (Hightower Trail Middle School) HOST: Kylie Hamilton-Lord (Manchester Middle School)

This session examines the challenges associated with underrepresented directors teaching band in Georgia and their need to be respected as equal partners in the profession. The session will investigate methods director may use to embrace all colleagues as equal partners and to be more aware of the needs of others.

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Band • 1/28/22 • 11:15 AM • Empire Room Improv-ing Your Concert Ensemble

CLINICIAN: Dr. Alyssa Grey (Berry College) PRESIDER: Andrew Parsons (Meadowcreek High School) HOST: Paul Johns (Coosa High School)

Every student can learn to improvise in a concert ensemble setting. It begins with you: learn how to develop students’ improvisation skills through a sequential process. Improvisation can foster enhanced aural, cognitive, and ensemble skills. In this interactive session, discover how to teach improvisatory concepts that meet our National Standards.

Band • 1/28/22 • 11:15 AM • Oconee River

Kennesaw Mountain High School Percussion Ensemble DIRECTOR: Richard Dietrich PRESIDER: Travis Downs (Band Division Chair) HOST: Cecilia Clark (Allatoona High School)

Band • 1/28/22 • 2:00 PM • Athena A/B

Breath, Shape and Freedom Fundamentals of an Effortless Sound CLINICIAN: Dr. Douglas Lindsey (Kennesaw State University) PRESIDER: Chris Schumick (Milton High School) HOST: Evan Arrington-Tsao (Kittredge Magnet School)

This presentation will demonstrate the path to creating good habits in the practice room/classroom that will result in a more effortless and dynamic sound in your brass section. Major topics include: fundamentals of breath, a variety of syllables, and freedom from tension.

Band • 1/28/22 • 2:00 PM • Athena E A Conversation with Dr. Mary Frances Early

MODERATOR: Alfred L Watkins (Cobb Wind Symphony) PRESIDER: Dr. Gregory Denson (East Cobb Middle School) HOST: Jeremy Ragan (South Paulding Middle School)

Join us for an enlightening conversation with one of Georgia’s pioneering music educators, Dr. Mary Frances Early. Dr. Early, the first black graduate of the University of Georgia (1962), was an outstanding elementary and middle school band director. former Music Supervisor in the Atlanta Public Schools, college professor and music department chair and former GMEA President. In 2020, the UGA College of Education was named in her honor. Her recent autobiography, “The Quiet Trailblazer” was published in October 2021.

Band • 1/28/22 • 2:00 PM • Oconee River

Band • 1/28/22 • 2:00 PM • Theatre

DIRECTOR: Dr. Paul Vaillancourt PRESIDER: Corey Fair (Norcross High School) HOST: Bert Groover (Starr’s Mill High School)

CLINICIAN: Dr. Andrew F. Poor and Nate Hughes PRESIDER: Travis Downs (Band Division Chair) HOST: Maxwell Marshall (South Forsyth Middle School)

Columbus State University’s Schwob Percussion Ensemble

South Forsyth Middle School Symphonic Band

Band • 1/28/22 • 3:15 PM • Athena A/B

Teaching Students to Teach Themselves: Guiding students to positive self-correction CLINICIAN: Steve Smith (Hal Leonard) PRESIDER: Todd E. Wilson (Elkins Pointe Middle School) HOST: Malcolm Watson (Rockdale County High School)

What if your students had the same or higher standards for themselves as you do? This clinic offers helpful ideas on how to get students to think on a higher musical level and contribute more to their ensemble by investing in their own music education and raising their personal standards. Hal Leonard

Band • 1/28/22 • 3:15 PM • Athena E Learning to Nurture the Musical Human

CLINICIAN: Jaclyn Hartenberger (University of Georgia) PRESIDER: Kathy Mason (Buford Middle School) HOST: James Christiansen (Lee Middle School (Coweta County))

In this session I will share the unexpected ways in which my efforts to manage stress and anxiety during 2020-2021 manifested as practices in my own teaching. I will also share with you how to leverage these practices into your rehearsal space.

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Band • 1/28/22 • 4:30 PM • Athena A/B Teaching Percussion for Non-Percussionists

CLINICIANS: Scott Brown (Dickerson Middle School, Walton High School) & Mike Lynch (Simpson Middle School, Lassiter High School (Retired)) PRESIDER: Kevin Boyle (Tapp Middle School) HOST: William Grimes (Dickerson Middle School)

The goal of this session is to help band directors use the information they know based on their experience with their primary instrument or through teaching winds, along with the knowledge and life experience of the students, as a starting point for developing technique and sound. Mapex Drums/Majestic Percussion

Band • 1/28/22 • 4:30 PM • Athena E Creating Self-Sufficient Musicians

CLINICIAN: Dr. Myra K. Rhoden (Fayette County High School) PRESIDER: D. Alan Fowler (Eastside High School) HOST: DaShaun McGee (Wayne County High School)

This session will provide multiple strategies to help build an atmosphere that promotes a growth mindset while fostering an expectation of excellence. Educators will recognize that, through their leadership, students can develop listening skills, learn to give and receive constructive criticism, and imitate daily rehearsal strategies to improve and learn.

Band • 1/28/22 • 4:30 PM • Oconee River

The Jazz Commandments: Guidelines for Successful, Authentic Swing Performance CLINICIAN: Jerry Tolson (University of Louisville) PRESIDER: Brandon Soloff (North Gwinnett High School) HOST: SheaAaron Burns (Langford Middle School)

The interpretation of jazz style is crucial to any jazz ensemble performance. In this clinic I address articulation and style situations commonly found in jazz music. In doing so, I present guidelines that can be used to guide decisions regarding the treatment of notes and rhythms in swing style. University of Louisville School of Music, Kendor Music, Inc

Band • 1/28/22 • 7:45 PM • Theatre

Band • 1/28/22 • 8:45 PM • Theatre

DIRECTORS: Neil Ruby and Courtney Neidhardt PRESIDER: Travis Downs (Band Division Chair) HOST: Jacob Weinstein (Temple High School)

DIRECTORS: Michael Huebner and Corey Futrell PRESIDER: Travis Downs (Band Division Chair) HOST: Bryan Daniels (Johns Creek High School)

Central-Carroll High School Symphonic Band

Kennesaw Mountain High School Wind Symphony

Band • 1/29/22 • 8:45 AM • Theatre Trickum Middle School Symphonic Winds DIRECTORS: Robert Davidson & Jessie Matthews PRESIDER: Travis Downs (Band Division Chair) HOST: Josey Jimenez (Duluth Middle School)

Band • 1/29/22 • 8:45 AM • Athena A/B

Long Lost Music: Diverse Composers Forgotten in History CLINICIANS: Jacob Morgan (Union Grove Middle School), Jonathan Steltzer (Union Grove Middle School), and Anthony Morris (Wildwood Middle High School) PRESIDER: Dashaun McGee (Wayne County High School)

As many ensembles start programming works with diversity in mind, diverse composers from the early 20th century have been overlooked. Ranging from composers like James Reese Europe to Eubie Blake, we will go through many high quality works from multiple diverse composers with arrangements for modern instrumentation.

Band • 1/29/22 • 8:45 AM • Athena E Let’s Get ORGANIZED!

CLINICIAN: Lanae Dickstein (Central Middle School) PRESIDER: Neil Ruby (Central-Carroll High School) HOST: Courtney Neidhardt (Central-Carroll High School)

Optimize your time and mental energy with these practical guides for self-management and setting up your teaching and planning spaces to make the first years of teaching more manageable.

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Band • 1/29/22 • 8:45 AM • Empire Room Jazz Ensemble New Publications Reading Session CLINICIAN: Rich Stichler (Lakeview-Ft. Oglethorpe High School) PRESIDER: Aaron Garland (Ringgold Middle School) HOST: J.R. Beckwith (Putnam County High School)

This session will feature new and recent publications from various publishers performed in a big band setting by top jazz educators and musicians. A variety of selections will vary from beginning to advanced charts. J.W. Pepper Music

Band • 1/29/22 • 9:25 AM • Theatre Riverwatch Middle School Symphonic Band

DIRECTORS: Hunter McGee & Katie Larkin PRESIDER: Travis Downs (Band Division Chair) HOST: Catherine Keyser (Forsyth County Fine Arts Specialist)

Band • 1/29/22 • 10:00 AM • Athena A/B

Act Like a Band Director, Think Like an Administrator! Building program relationships within your school. CLINICIANS: Marcus K. Rayner (Dublin High School), Dr. Tarik Rowland (Tri-Cities High School), Ronald Hill II (Putnam County High School), and Barbara Baker (McIntosh High School) PRESIDER: Lawrence Williams (McIntosh High School)

As directors, we can be adamant about what we want or when and how we want things done with little consideration to how our plans affect the overall school environment or community. This session will provide a variety of administrative perspectives that directors should consider to form meaningful school relationships. Dublin Laurens Arts Council, O’Malley Musical Instruments

Band • 1/29/22 • 10:00 AM • Athena E

Sound Teaching For Brass: A Guided Listening Approach to Teaching a Beautiful Sound CLINICIAN: Matthew Haley (Brewton-Parker College) PRESIDER: Beth Taylor (Vidalia High School) HOST: David Wilson (Brewton-Parker College)

Students often think of a great brass sound as an absence of imperfections. They practice long tones without a tangible target in mind. This session teaches an approach to brass practice that gives students the tools to strive for specific, positive traits in a beautiful brass sound.

Band • 1/29/22 • 11:15 AM • Athena A/B

“If I only Had...” Learning to Bloom Where You’re Planted! CLINICIAN: Alan Armstrong (Northgate HS) PRESIDER: Jacob Weinstein (Temple High School) HOST: Amy Minnoch (Washington-Wilkes Comprehensive High School)

Many music educators spend too much time bemoaning what we don’t have and wishing for the “perfect job”. This session will discuss how to evaluate your current situation and develop a plan to turn your current job into the perfect setting for you.

Band • 1/29/22 • 11:15 AM • Athena E

Bassooner the Better - How to Start Beginning Basoonists CLINICIAN: Kyle Bickwit (East Hall Middle School) & Wesley York (Malcom Bridge Middle School) PRESIDER: Josey J. Jimenez (Duluth Middle School) HOST: Jon Cotton (Oconee County Middle School)

Does the thought of starting a Bassoonist in beginning band scare you? Do you worry about losing students who switch from other instruments? We understand and we want to help! Join us as we discuss and solve the pitfalls of beginning bassoonists.

Band • 1/29/22 • 11:15 AM • Empire Room Instilling Community in the Rehearsal Space

CLINICIAN: Jaclyn Hartenberger (University of Georiga) PRESIDER: Karisa Seymour (Morgan County Middle School) HOST: Fred Norton (Hightower Trail Middle School)

Bring Your Own Instrument and rehearse with me. I will guide the audience ensemble through community building rehearsal techniques that will not only develop stronger musicians but also a stronger community.

Band • 1/29/22 • 11:15 AM • Theatre GMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble Concert

CONDUCTOR: Jim Culbertson PRESIDER: Michael Nestor (Mount Vernon Presbyterian School) HOST: Travis Downs (Band Division Chair)

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Choral • 1/27/22 • 1:30 PM • Athena F Increasing Musical Expression in Young Choirs

CLINICIAN: Dr. Craig Hurley (Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Program, Ford Elementary School) PRESIDER: Martha Shaw (Reinhardt University) HOST: Melanie Darby (Clayton State University)

Come experience several research-based and classroom-tested strategies for increasing the musical expression in young choirs. Session participants will explore aural, kinesthetic, and visual strategies for teaching expression, strategies for transferring expressive skills across songs, and effective song learning sequences for teaching expression. Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Program

Choral • 1/27/22 • 1:30 PM • Athena I/J

We are Eclectic: Increasing Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity in Music Education CLINICIAN: T’Nai Burton (West Chatham Middle School) PRESIDER: Renise Allen (D.M Therrell High School) HOST: Jesse Gilbert (Ridgeview Charter Middle School)

It is important for students from diverse cultural backgrounds to feel included and represented in the music curriculum. This presentation discusses the music educator’s role and responsibility to be culturally aware and sensitive in our classrooms.

Choral • 1/27/22 • 2:45 PM • Athena F

Physicalizing the Sound: Using the Conducting Gesture to Enhance Musical Expressivity CLINICIAN: Dr. Jennifer Sengin (Georgia State University) PRESIDER: Erin Layton (Marietta Middle School) HOST: Iris Kelly (Fayette County High School)

We often use our physical conducting gesture to guide the ensemble and indicate an array of musical ideas. Using the repertoire as our guide, this interactive session will offer participants a variety of strategies and techniques to help enhance musical expressivity within the ensemble.

Choral, General • 1/27/22 • 2:45 PM • Athena I/J

Universal Design for Learning: A Framework for Inclusive Music Teaching CLINICIAN: Jason Jones (Reinhardt University) PRESIDER: Dr. Frederick Tarrant (Reinhardt University) HOST: Emily Alderman (Woodstock High School)

The Universal Design for Learning framework is a guideline for teachers to instruct students with and without disabilities. This session will provide on overview of the framework and how to incorporate it immediately into the classroom. Participants will leave this session with concrete plans to take back to their classrooms.

Choral • 1/27/22 • 4:00 PM • Athena I/J

Success with Students with Exceptionalities in your Chorus! CLINICIAN: Amber Weldon-Stephens (Fulton County Schools) PRESIDER: Sierra Manson (Woodland High School - Stockbridge) HOST: Christina Vehar (Pearson Middle School)

Extracurricular opportunities help all students feel included, boost self-esteem, and build important peer relationships. The experiences between typical and neuro-diverse students can also help tear down social stereotypes and prejudices. Music Therapists, Marsha Lane and Tasia Carter, will offer participation ideas and supporting strategies for these various populations.

Choral • 1/27/22 • 7:00 PM • FBC Athens

Choral • 1/27/22 • 8:30 PM • FBC Athens

DIRECTOR: Lea Anne Walters PRESIDER: Dr. Stanley Roberts (Mercer University) HOST: Tammara Shipes (Academy for Classical Education)

DIRECTOR: Dr. Alison Mann PRESIDER: Kati Stewart (Hightower Trail Middle School) HOST: Elise Eskew Sparks (Decatur High School)

Choral • 1/27/22 • 7:30 PM • FBC Athens

Choral • 1/27/22 • 9:00 PM • FBC Athens

DIRECTOR: Mindy Forehand PRESIDER: Dr. Chantae Pittman (Campbell High School) HOST: Sierra Manson (Woodland High School Henry County)

DIRECTOR: Dr. Deanna Joseph PRESIDER: Alan Roberts (Sprayberry High School) HOSTS: Anitza Saune, Jaylen Simmons, Sydney Barrett, Ben Sharp (Georgia State University)

Academy for Classical Education Jr. High Concert Choir

Ola High School Sorraia

Choral • 1/27/22 • 8:00 PM • FBC Athens

Kennesaw State University Treble Choir

Georgia State University Singers

Sequoyah Singers

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Reach and Teach: Fun Activities for Choral Concepts CLINICIAN: Johnny Edwards (Newton High School) PRESIDER: Chantae Pittman (Campbell High School) HOST: Tramaine Quarterman (The GLOBE Academy)

Have you ever: Used a Hip-Hop beat up to enforce proper choral vowels? Used Gospel music improve diction? Thrown dice across a room to aid in teaching stagger breathing? Reinforced 8-part harmony with a Rock-like rhythm warm-up? This interactive session will include unique activities and fun warm-ups that can be used in the Choral Classroom to reinforce skills needed for musicianship.

Choral • 1/28/22 • 8:45 AM • Athena I/J

Meaningful Grades in a Performance-Based Class CLINICIANS: Dr. Rebecca Atkins (The University of Georgia) & Marielle Matthews (Creekland Middle School) PRESIDER: Alison P. Farley (The University of Georgia) HOST: Leann Kinney (Liberty Middle School)

Struggling to keep up with grading? In this session we will discuss ways to assess your students in an efficient and meaningful way, without using “fluff grades.” Participation does not equate to understanding. Let’s explore assessment and how we can measure student success and help stakeholders see growth.

Choral • 1/28/22 • 10:00 AM • Athena F

Choral Warmups To Energize the Voice, the Body, and the Mind CLINICIAN: Charles E. Claiborne (Retired) PRESIDER: Josh Markham (Sequoyah High School) HOST: Greg Hucks (Atlanta International School)

This session is designed to provide warmup ideas for choral directors. It will be particularly helpful to younger directors and college students. The goal is for the session attendees to have something new to take into their classrooms on Monday morning.

Choral • 1/28/22 • 10:00 AM • Athena I/J

Engaging and Showcasing the Tenors and Basses in Your Choral Program CLINICIAN: Michelle Levesque (Alpharetta High School), Matthew Van Dyke (Cambridge HS), and DJ Godinez (Johns Creek HS) PRESIDER: Vanessa Edwards (Autrey Mill Middle School) HOST: Jesse Gilbert (Ridgeview Charter Middle School)

This session seeks to provide strategies and ideas on how to start a tenor/bass choir at your school, regardless of the number of tenors and basses you currently have in your program or your school schedule. Having a tenor/bass choir is beneficial for musicianship, recruitment and retention, and social-emotional learning.

Choral • 1/28/22 • 11:15 AM • Athena F

A Stroll Down Memory Lane: Memorizing Choir Music CLINICIANS: David Langley (Georgia Southern University) & Laura Stambaugh (Georgia Southern University) PRESIDER: Beth Strabala (Grayson High School) HOST: Katie Williams (Oconee County High School)

Do your students struggle to memorize music for performance? You may have also noticed that the memorization process often results in a loss in musicianship. By understanding how memory works, we can use instructional techniques that support long-term learning. Come learn hands-on approaches to memory that you can use immediately!

Choral • 1/28/22 • 11:15 AM • Athena I/J

This is How We Do It! Modifying Recruiting Efforts During the Era of Covid-19 CLINICIAN: Brittny Woods (New Hampstead High School) PRESIDER: Dr. Gabriel Woods (Savannah State University) HOST: Krysten Kicklighter (Effingham County Middle School)

Session attendees will explore ways to recruit and connect with prospective members of their choral ensembles whether it be through virtual, in person, or hybrid options. Session will include discussions on collaborative opportunities, activities to engage prospective members, and tools for marketing a successful program.

Choral • 1/28/22 • 2:00 PM • Athena F

The ABC’s and 123’s of an effective choral rehearsal: Making the most of limited time. CLINICIAN: Dr. Clell E. Wright (Valdosta State University) PRESIDER: Katherine Thomas (Crabapple Middle School) HOST: Greg Hucks (Atlanta International School)

When rehearsal time is limited and you must achieve results in a timely manner, efficiency is extremely important. This session explores a rehearsal approach that is clean, efficient, and designed to, not only achieve strong results quickly, but to give the students a positive musical and rehearsal experience.

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Choral • 1/28/22 • 2:00 PM • Athena I/J

Building Unity in the Choral Classroom Through In-Depth Analysis of World Music CLINICIAN: Stefanie Cash (Berry College) PRESIDER: Chelsea Green (Lassiter High School) HOST: Rachel Mayo, Daniel Holder (Osborne Middle School/Alcova Elementary School)

This session looks at the benefits of world music usage as a means to promote unity, and explore and celebrate diversity. We will look at how to use culture, text, current events, and musical elements to establish cross-cultural appreciations that lead to a stronger sense of community in the classroom.

Choral • 1/28/22 • 3:15 PM • Athena F

I Know Bassoons not Basses - Teaching Choral Music w/ An Instrumental Background CLINICIAN: Chantae D. Pittman (Campbell High School) PRESIDER: Johnny Edwards (Newton High School) HOST: Iris Kelly (Fayette County High School)

Didn’t get that band job? Want to make yourself more marketable with your Music certification? Only took one choral conducting or chorus for non-majors class? Currently teaching outside of your main music discipline? Learn what you need to successfully teach choral music for today’s vocal music student.

Choral • 1/28/22 • 3:15 PM • Athena I/J

High school solo vocal repertoire: A scaffolded approach promoting vocal health and musicianship skill building CLINICIAN: Dr. Joshua May (Columbus State University) & Dr. Michelle Murphy DeBruyn (Columbus State University) HOST: Allison Freeman (Columbus High School)

This session will assist high school choral/vocal instructors on how best to select solo repertoire that will highlight the strengths of our students as young musicians while providing them the opportunity to develop their skills in vocal technique, diction, musicianship, and communication for auditions, concerts, and literary meet. Schwob School of Music

Choral • 1/28/22 • 4:30 PM • Athena F

Modelling Creativity Within the (Interactive) Choral Rehearsal CLINICIAN: Jerry Ulrich (Georgia Tech)

Ensemble membership has traditionally relied upon a regulatory model where artistic decisions emanate from the director. This has historically subjugated the singers’ creativity to a minimalist function. Offering ‘guided creativity’ to choristers in the rehearsal process allows individual singers artistic input; while simultaneously offering them ownership into the performance product.

Choral • 1/28/22 • 4:30 PM • Athena I/J

Discovering the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage Resources CLINICIAN: Sandra Chandler (Alexander High School) & Dr. Tim Sharp (American Choral Directors Association) PRESIDER: Dr. Timothy Powell (Oglethorpe University) HOST: Andy Daniel (Alexander High School)

The Smithsonian houses many untapped resources. Their Center for Folklife & Cultural Education as well as Smithsonian Folkways Recordings are greatly underused resources for the music educator. The presenter will guide scholastic and community choir directors in ways to perform traditional and authentic music with greater understanding of the history.

Choral • 1/28/22 • 7:00 PM • FBC Athens

Choral • 1/28/22 • 8:00 PM • FBC Athens

DIRECTOR: Megan Schuitema PRESIDER: Adam Gresham (Richards Middle School) HOST: Emma Teams (Columbus State University (Student))

DIRECTOR: Jeremy Williams PRESIDER: Tom Brown (Academy for Classical Education) HOST: Leah Williams (Bonaire Middle School)

Choral • 1/28/22 • 7:30 PM • FBC Athens

Choral • 1/28/22 • 8:30 PM • FBC Athens

DIRECTOR: Gene Seese PRESIDER: Catherine Keyser (Forsyth County Schools Fine Arts Specialist) HOSTS: Claire Pappas (Hendricks Middle School) & Natalie Beaty (North Forsyth Middle School)

DIRECTOR: Paul Neal PRESIDER: Dr. Stefanie Cash (Berry College) HOSTS: Rachel Mayo (Osborne Middle School) & Daniel Holder (Alcova Elementary School)

The Harrison Chamber Singers

North Forsyth High School Cantamus

Veterans High School Concert Chorale

Berry Singers

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Choral • 1/29/22 • 9:30 AM • FBC Athens

Choral • 1/29/22 • 10:30 AM • FBC Athens

DIRECTORS: Dr. Michelle Folta & Ms. Olivia Fortson PRESIDER: Rick McKnight (Chairman, Voices of the Valley Children’s Chorus) HOSTS: Emily Moore (Clubview Elementary) & Joshua Butler (Kendrick High School)

DIRECTOR: Dr. Clell E. Wright PRESIDER: Doug Farwell (Valdosta State University) HOST: Nathaniel Roper (Glynn Academy High School)

Choral • 1/29/22 • 10:00 AM • FBC Athens Piedmont University Singers

GMEA All-State Reading Chorus Concert Michelle Levesque, Organizer

DIRECTOR: Wallace Hinson PRESIDER: Bobby Ivey (Piedmont University) HOST: Leann Kinney (Liberty Middle School)

CONDUCTOR: Shannon Jeffreys PRESIDER: Michelle Levesque (Alpharetta High School) HOST: Michelle Levesque (Alpharetta High School)

Voices of the Valley Children’s Chorus, Sola Voce Choir

Valdosta State University Chamber Singers

Choral • 1/29/22 • 11:15 AM • FBC Athens

LEARN EMERGENCY INSTRUMENT REPAIR TIPS & TECHNIQUES These quick mini-sessions can help your students keep instruments in their hands ahead of rehearsals and performances. We will also cover what NOT to do when an instrument malfunctions, materials to avoid, and what to use instead.

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CNAfME • 1/27/22 • 2:45 PM • Athena G

Get Creative, Get Noticed, Get Hired! Resume & Interview Tips from Arts Supervisors CLINICIAN: Katie Anderson (Paulding County Schools), Catherine Keyser (Forsyth County Schools), and Dr. Sara Womack (Atlanta Public Schools) PRESIDER: Joseph Woodruff (Cobb County Schools) HOST: Richard Bell (Clayton State University)

This session will provide anyone looking for a job in Fine Arts education with resume and interview tips. This session, facilitated by Georgia Fine Arts supervisors, is applicable to many levels from pre-service teachers looking for their first teaching job to even more experienced educators looking to improve their marketability.

CNAfME • 1/27/22 • 4:00 PM • Athena G Mock Interviews

CLINICIANS: Fine Arts Supervisors PRESIDER: Joseph Woodruff (Cobb County Schools)

Are you looking for a job teaching music? Your interview skills can either get you the job or keep from getting hired. Practice your interview skills with arts supervisors from various counties around Georgia. You can participate in a short mock interview with an arts supervisor. Participants will receive brief feedback on responses as well as interview tips. Feel free to bring your résumé to this mock interview. Spots are first-come, first served. Feel free to attend the session for GET CREATIVE, GET NOTICED, GET HIRED at 2:45 PM on Thursday, January 27, 2022. Sign ups will begin in this earlier session.

CNAfME • 1/28/22 • 10:00 AM • Athena G

Teaching with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access in Mind for Beginning Teachers CLINICIANS: Alison Farley (University of Georgia), Anita Kumar (Georgia State University), Kristen Lynch (University of Georgia), and Molly Blair (University of Georgia) PRESIDER: Tina Holmes-Davis (Georgia College and State University) HOST: CNAfME students (Georgia College and State University)

This session will highlight the foundations of world music pedagogy, culturally responsive and anti-racist teaching. We will discuss how to be reflective in your own teaching, how it affects students of all backgrounds, and what changes can be made to allow your program to be more equitable and accessible.

CNAfME • 1/28/22 • 11:15 AM • Athena G

Ten Important Truths for Pre-Service and New Teachers CLINICIAN: Erik Mason (Buford High School) PRESIDER: Karen Graffius (University of West Georgia) HOST: CNAfME students (University of West Georgia)

It is difficult for new teachers to even know where to begin: How do I get a job? What do I do first? What skills am I lacking? How do I get help? This session hopes to arm new teachers with answers to difficult questions that all new teachers face.

CNAfME • 1/28/22 • 3:15 PM • Athena G

Let’s Get This Party Started!!! – Planning A Successful First Year CLINICIAN: Natalie Mattson (Twin Rivers Middle School) PRESIDER: Doug Hill (Mercer Univerisity) HOST: CNAfME students (Mercer University)

Get what you need to know on how to have a successful first year program whether you teach chorus, band, or orchestra.

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CNAfME • 1/29/22 • 10:00 AM • Athena G

HELP! I have to teach outside of my primary area, what do I do?! CLINICIAN: Annalisa Chang (Clayton State University) PRESIDER: Jalen Tilman (Kendrick Middle School) HOST: CNAfME students (Clayton State University)

This panel discussion is for anyone asked to teach outside of their content area. Panelists Dr. Melody Causby (band), Dr. Annalisa Chang (orchestra/general music), Dr. Catheryn Shaw Foster (band), and Dr. Terre Johnson (choral) will prompt discussion and answer questions about teaching outside of one’s primary content area.

CNAfME • 1/29/22 • 11:15 AM • Athena G

How to thrive, not just survive your student teaching experience. CLINICIAN: Shelley M Sanderson (Young Harris College) PRESIDER: Mathew Thompson (Young Harris College) HOST: CNAfME students (Young Harris College)

Many Music Education Majors go into their Student Teaching experience feeling nervous or overwhelmed. There is so much that you need to know and be prepared for. But is your college course work enough? Come learn ways that you can independently prepare and set yourself up for success!

Mercer University’s Townsend School of Music is committed to providing comprehensive music degrees that nurture competent, creative and successful musicians. Students enjoy numerous solo performance opportunities, main stage productions, ensemble concert tours, and chamber music experiences in an artistic environment. With small class sizes and a dynamic performance faculty, Townsend School of Music will assist you in reaching your goal of becoming a musical artist.

AUDITION: Dec. 4, 2021; Jan. 22, Feb. 19, Mar. 19, 2022 Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Music Education (B.M.E.) Bachelor of Arts in Music (B.A.) Bachelor of Music in Performance (B.M.) Bachelor of Music With Elective Studies In An Outside Field Call 478-301-2650 to schedule a tour of campus and our facilities!

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College • 1/28/22 • 8:45 AM • Ligotti Hall 1

Building Basics Through Repertoire: How to practice without sacrificing time on repertoire or technical exercises. CLINICIAN: Dr. Quintin Mallette (Fayetteville State University)

This presentation outlines a multi-modal process for developing percussion fundamentals through solo repertoire. This approach empowers students to develop personalized exercises, a key element within a positive practice feedback loop. Through this process each student can reinforce their understanding of the repertoire they are studying and its inherent compositional structures. As an interdisciplinary process, this approach supports learning in other areas of musical study such as music history and music theory.

College • 1/28/22 • 10:00 AM • Ligotti Hall 1

Equity and Inclusion in Our Ensembles: The Path from Difficult, to Discovery, to Diversity CLINICIANS: Dr. Jay Jacobs (University of South Carolina) & Lia Snead (University of South Carolina)

Achieving increased diversity within ensembles can encourage more students to experience all aspects of ensemble performance. With a goal of increasing diversity within The Carolina Marching Band, we began investigating the student experience of equity and inclusion. In this session we share the approach, the difficulties and lessons learned.

College • 1/28/22 • 2:00 PM • Ligotti Hall 1

Wellness and Social Emotional Learning in the Music Classroom CLINICIANS: Dr. Nancy Conley (Kennesaw State University) & Dr. Alison Mann (Kennesaw State University)

Musician wellness is essential for both students and educators. In this session, strategies for including wellness and Social Emotional Learning in the music classroom will be explored and discussed. Participants will engage in activities that can be used in instrumental and choral classrooms, and are applicable to any teaching situation.

College • 1/28/22 • 3:15 PM • Ligotti Hall 1

Connecting The Dots: The Birth Of The Wind Ensemble CLINICIAN: Dr. Daniel Cook (University of North Texas)

This presentation will take you on an engaging journey – one that spans many generations and thousands of miles – in discussing influential figures that “connect the dots” between the popular chamber wind repertoire of the Classical era and the formation of the modern wind ensemble.

Open to students in grades 6-12 Faculty from the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Atlanta Opera Orchestra 4:1 Student to Teacher ratio YEAR-ROUND INSTRUCTION Franklin Pond is a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching young musicians the art of chamber music. Our students become better players, strong leaders, good communicators, self-disciplined practicers, expressive musicians, and confident performers.

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Elementary • 1/27/22 • 1:30 PM • Olympia

Advocating for a REAL K – 5 Music Education: The Change We Need CLINICIAN: Dr. Patrick K. Carney (The PKCarney Agency) PRESIDER: Hayley Atha (South Jackson Elementary School) HOST: Anita Moody (Sherwood Acres Elementary)

This session focuses on an updated K–5 curriculum – R.E.A.L. music education – incorporating aspects of Recess (unstructured play for brain stimulation), Empathy (diversity, equity, Inclusion, and access perspectives), Arts-Integration (everyday approach engaging in connections between music and other subject areas), and Longevity (lifelong music practitioners, consumers, and advocates).

Elementary • 1/27/22 • 1:30 PM • Parthenon

Spice it Up – The whole enchilada with all the different toppings CLINICIANS: Megan Endicott (Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence) & Susan Ahmad (Lake Windward ES, Fulton County Schools) PRESIDER: Heidi Long (Cotton Indian Elementary School)

Are you tired of the same old enchilada? It is time to spice things up! Join us for exciting strategies and activities that will make it easy to enrich and remediate quickly and painlessly!

Elementary • 1/27/22 • 2:45 PM • Olympia

Success with Students with Exceptionalities in General Music CLINICIAN: Amber Weldon-Stephens (Fulton County Schools) PRESIDER: David DeStefano (Crabapple Crossing Elementary School) HOST: Krista Firkus (Timber Ridge Elementary School)

Through simple changes in the way you present your lessons and structure your classrooms, you can make an impact on all of the students in your diverse music class. Jessica Didelot and Stephanie Guest will share simple strategies to help with adaptations, modifications and behavior management.

Elementary • 1/27/22 • 2:45 PM • Parthenon Reading Session: Unison and 2-Part

CLINICIAN: Suzanne Logue (GMEA Mentor Chair) PRESIDER: Romona Smith (Woodward Academy North) HOST: Vicky Knowles (Compton Elementary)

Selecting the perfect & realistically accessible song for an elementary choir that might meet once a week is no new charge for elementary music teachers. In this session explore unison & 2-part pieces that will create success for your young singers. Octavos will be appropriate for multi-use and LGPE settings.

Elementary • 1/27/22 • 4:00 PM • Olympia Don’t fret! Uke can do it!

CLINICIAN: Christian Bigliani (Eastman School of Music) PRESIDER: Brianne Turgeon (Springdale Park Elementary School)

Feel like your ukulele curriculum needs a little fine tuning? Are you unsure about what life after C, G, and F chords looks like? We’ll explore ways to structure your ukulele class or unit in a way that will engage your students’ ears through melodies, bass lines, and improvisation.

Elementary • 1/27/22 • 4:00 PM • Parthenon

I Sing, We Sing, Ya’ll Sing, You Sing!: Using the GRR Framework in Elementary Music CLINICIAN: Jason Jones (Reinhardt University) PRESIDER: Katie Hurley (Frey Elementary School) HOST: Heidi Long (Cotton Indian Elementary School)

The Gradual Release of Responsibility framework is a systematic approach for teachers to scaffold music literacy skills. This session will provide on overview of the framework and how to incorporate it immediately into the classroom. Participants will leave this session with concrete plans to take back to their classrooms.

Elementary • 1/27/22 • 7:00 PM • Athena F

Contra Flow: Culture bearers in community, contra dance, and Appalachian folk music traditions Cont. CLINICIAN: Dr. Marie Graham (University of North Georgia Music Department) & Dr. Esther Morgan-Ellis (University of North Georgia) PRESIDER: Vicky Knowles (Compton Elementary) HOST: Letricia Henson (Sarah R. Smith Elementary)

A collaboration of musicians, callers, and student interns contribute to a choral, instrumental, and general music curriculum. In this session, participants will learn the basics of contra calling/dance, fiddle, and folk genres in action and discover shared opportunities for music partnerships with the contra dance community.

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Elementary • 1/28/22 • 8:45 AM • Olympia How to Build an Orff Ensemble 101

CLINICIAN: Chelsea Cook (Orffrageous Publications, LLC) PRESIDER: Anita Moody (Sherwood Acres Elementary School) HOST: Vicky Knowles (Compton Elementary)

Award-winning, nationally-acclaimed Orff Specialist Chelsea Cook, whose ensembles have performed at The White House(Obama), The Midwest Clinic and on America’s Got Talent shares her strategies for building your very own Orff ensemble. Peripole

Elementary • 1/28/22 • 8:45 AM • Parthenon Gonna Sing! New 2-Part Choral Repertoire

CLINICIAN: Suzanne Logue (Alfred Music) PRESIDER: Heidi Long (Cotton Indian Elementary School) HOST: David DeStefano (Crabapple Crossing Elementary School)

Don’t miss this “Sing and Learn” session with Suzanne Logue. See what’s new for 2-part treble choirs. Learn about the composers, effective vocal tips, creative staging ideas, and more! A complimentary music packet will be given to each director in attendance. Alfred Music

Elementary • 1/28/22 • 10:00 AM • Olympia

Orffrageous! Using Orff to Bridge the Gap between Classical and Pop Music. CLINICIAN: Chelsea Cook (Orffrageous Publications, LLC) PRESIDER: Becky Alexander (Chattahoochee Elementary School) HOST: Anita Moody (Sherwood Acres Elementary School)

The “From Mozart to Motown” author shares her phenomenal experiences from performing at the White House to the Midwest Clinic and shows how you too can make the “Orffrageous” happen! Peripole

Elementary • 1/28/22 • 11:15 AM • Olympia Flamenco! Castanets! Ole!

CLINICIAN: Marcela Meeks (St. James UMC) PRESIDER: Letricia Henson (Sarah R. Smith Elementary) HOST: Becky Alexander (Chattahoochee Elementary School)

Learning the basic dance rhythms of Spain through the art of hand held castanets. Peripole

Elementary • 1/28/22 • 11:15 AM • Parthenon Popular Music Education and Modern Band

CLINICIAN: Scott Burstein (Little Kids Rock) PRESIDER: Brianne Turgeon (Springdale Park Elementary School) HOST: Emily Backus (Mary Lin Elementary School)

This workshop is centered on the belief that everyone is musical, demonstrated quickly and enjoyably for all ages by leveraging the popular music of the individual student. This is achieved through performance of modern band as culturally relevant music of students taught through approximation, music acquisition theory, and social equity. Little Kids Rock

Elementary • 1/28/22 • 2:00 PM • Olympia

Combining the Brain and the Heart: Engagement through Socio-emotional Learning in the Music Classroom. CLINICIAN: Mandy Gunter (Burnette Elementary) PRESIDER: Heidi Long (Cotton Indian Elementary School) HOST: Melanie Powers (Whitehead Road Elementary School)

Come join us as we bring to life children’s literature with a focus on socio-emotional learning. We will sing, dance, and play instruments to incorporate and enhance the learning experience.

Elementary • 1/28/22 • 2:00 PM • Parthenon

Can we talk?: Exploring connections among race, privilege, culture in the music classroom CLINICIAN: Dr. Dawn Harmon McCord (University of West Georgia, retired) & Dr. Roy Legette (University of Georgia) PRESIDER: Hayley Atha (South Jackson Elementary School) HOST: Brianne Turgeon (Springdale Park Elementary School)

It is a critical time to discuss race and racism in our music classrooms. Why do we have such a hard time talking about race? Let’s learn together. This interactive session will explore intersections among race, privilege, culture, and ways of creating safe spaces that facilitate open and honest discussion.

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We Sing, We Move, We Jam! Introducing Orff in the Urban Community. CLINICIAN: Chelsea Cook (Orffrageous Publications, LLC) PRESIDER: Brianne Turgeon (Springdale Park Elementary School) HOST: Anita Moody (Sherwood Acres Elementary School)

This course creates an exciting environment for music educators to explore the Orff-Schulwerk in the urban classroom through singing, movement and jamming on Orff instruments! Peripole

Elementary • 1/28/22 • 3:15 PM • Parthenon

Music of the Gullah-Geechee Community: A Model of Teaching Through Culturally Responsive Pedagogy CLINICIAN: Kristen Kuder Lynch (University of Georgia) PRESIDER: Letricia Henson (Sarah R. Smith Elementary)

Examining practices from Culturally Relevant Pedagogy and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy, this session will walk through the steps of developing a culturally responsive music unit based on the music practices of the Gullah-Geechee community from the Georgia Sea Islands.

Elementary • 1/28/22 • 4:30 PM • Olympia Intro to Orff

CLINICIANS: Mandy Gunter (Burnette Elementary) & Tiffany English (Sugar Hill Elementary) PRESIDER: Becky Alexander (Chattahoochee Elementary School) HOST: Emily Threlkeld (Garden Lakes Elementary School)

Participants will sing, dance, and play as they develop a greater understanding of the Orff Schulwerk process and how it relates to current educational philosophy.

Elementary • 1/28/22 • 4:30 PM • Parthenon Next Steps with Ukulele in a Post-Pandemic World CLINICIAN: Scott Burstein (Little Kids Rock) PRESIDER: Brianne Turgeon (Springdale Park Elementary School) HOST: Emily Threlkeld (Garden Lakes Elementary School)

Come explore the next steps of using the Ukulele and technology. Participants leave with a multitude of free and resourceful ideas to use in their classrooms to take the ukulele to the next level. Popular music is a powerful tool in music and this workshop will helps harness that power! Little Kids Rock

Elementary • 1/28/22 • 7:00 PM • Athena F Ukulele Jam Session

CLINICIAN: Dr. Rob Pethel (Atlanta Public Schools) PRESIDER: Brianne Turgeon (Springdale Park Elementary School) HOST: Vicky Knowles (Compton Elementary)

Bring your ukulele and buckle up.

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Elementary • 1/29/22 • 8:45 AM • Olympia ORFF, BUT OF COURSE

CLINICIAN: Dr. Ran Whitley (Campbell University) PRESIDER: David DeStefano (Crabapple Crossing Elementary School) HOST: Emily Threlkeld (Garden Lakes Elementary School)

Do you want to include Orff in your recorder program but aren’t sure where to begin? Come learn the basics from Orff Clinician, Ran Whitley. Topics include movement, pedagogy, ostinato and rhythmic and melodic training. Ideal for teachers wanting to add another dimension to their current program. Macie Publishing Company

Elementary • 1/29/22 • 8:45 AM • Parthenon Hip-Hop on the Fly: Get your Classical Wings

CLINICIAN: Courtney Powers (South Philadelphia HS ) PRESIDER: Anita Moody (Sherwood Acres Elementary School) HOST: Brianne Turgeon (Springdale Park Elementary School)

Hip-Hop is one of the most listened to gene of music in American but it is not represented fully in state competitions and music education college prep courses. Hip-Hop- how to listen and arrange it is a clear 20/20 vision for the future of Music Education.

Elementary • 1/29/22 • 10:00 AM • Olympia Out of this World: Teaching Music through STEAM CLINICIAN: Laurie Orth (EulaliacoLLC) PRESIDER: Heidi Long (Cotton Indian Elementary School) HOST: Anita Moody (Sherwood Acres Elementary School)

Introducing the innovative method of combining contrasting disciplines of music and space exploration: General music class content for recorders, boom whackers, barred instruments and songs, along with student results. Attendees receive resources (music PDF, audio file) to assist in sparking unexpected reserves of creativity and engagement in students.

Elementary • 1/29/22 • 10:00 AM • Parthenon

Songwriting for Everyone in Four Simple and Actionable Steps CLINICIAN: Katie Holbrook (Blanchard Elementary School) PRESIDER: David DeStefano (Crabapple Crossing Elementary School) HOST: Mandy Gunter (Burnette Elementary School)

Finding a culturally-sensitive and engaging song can be difficult. Why not write simple songs for your classroom that are catered to your student population? Learn how to write your own songs for the classroom in four simple and actionable steps, and teach your students to do the same!

Elementary • 1/29/22 • 11:15 AM • Olympia Let’s Get Started!

CLINICIAN: David DeStefano (Crabapple Crossing Elementary School) PRESIDER: Becky Alexander (Chattahoochee Elementary School) HOST: Mandy Gunter (Burnette Elementary School)

Learning new skills can be challenging for our students, but if they are presented in engaging ways, we can all get over that initial hurdle and be on the path to success! Session participants will experience beginning lessons for ukulele, recorder and the first days of Kindergarten. Let’s get started!

Elementary • 1/29/22 • 11:15 AM • Parthenon Music Works with the Georgia Symphony Orchestra! CLINICIAN: Erin Layton (Georgia Symphony Orchestra) PRESIDER: Romona Smith (Woodward Academy North) HOST: Letricia Henson (Sarah R. Smith Elementary)

An informational session on the GSO Music Works! free online curriculum for elementary students. Information, sample lessons and support for teachers.

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24 Ways to Improve Every Rehearsal Through Inspired Teaching! CLINICIAN: Dr. Peter Loel Boonshaft (Keynote Speaker, Jupiter Band Instruments, Alfred Music) PRESIDER: Sarah Ball (North Gwinnett Middle School) HOST: Laney Hudson (Ridgeview Middle School)

Using time-tested wisdom, advances in modern technology, borrowed insights on how students learn, and the message held in a simple blue box we can inspire students to learn and flourish. Useful for all music educators. Jupiter Band Instruments, Alfred Music

General • 1/27/22 • 1:30 PM • Athena H TKES in the Music Classroom

CLINICIAN: Casey Hall (Georgia Department of Education) PRESIDER: Sergio G. Arreguin (Statesboro High School) HOST: Matthew Leo (Ridgeview Middle School)

This workshop will make connections between the Teacher Keys Effectiveness System (TKES) and how it applies within the music classroom. We will discuss how the TKES Standards naturally align with activities that happen in the music classroom and how to take your TKES observations to the next level!

General • 1/27/22 • 2:45 PM • Athena H

Strategic Storytelling: Advocating for Your Program by Sharing Your Story CLINICIAN: Sam Provenzano (Alliance Theatre) PRESIDERS & HOSTS: GMEA Advocacy Committee

Inspired by the highly impactful Alliance@work program, Strategic Storytelling coaches participants on how to use the actor’s toolkit to be present, connected, and authentic in high-stakes situations. During this session, participants will craft impactful messaging in support of music education and will leave with a deeper understanding of how to communicate a clear and cohesive message.

General • 1/27/22 • 4:00 PM • Athena F State of the Arts

CLINICIANS: Casey Hall (Georgia Department of Education) & Jessica Booth (Georgia Department of Education) PRESIDER: Ellen LeSaicherre (Heards Ferry Elementary School) HOST: Chandler Mann (Camden County High School)

In this session, you will learn about the State of Arts in Education as well as GaDOE initiatives, free music instructional resources, the Ga Fine Arts Diploma Seal, the Arts Integration School of Excellence Award, and many professional development opportunities provided free of charge to school districts and RESA’s.

General • 1/28/22 • 8:45 AM • Athena H

Curriculum Ideas for the Middle School General Music Class CLINICIAN: David Abdo (QuaverEd) PRESIDER: Caroline Bost (Harlem Middle School) HOST: CNAfME Students

As music educators, how do we create excitement and engagement in the General Music class? This session will give middle school teachers low-cost, engaging techniques and ideas to build an effective general music curriculum from the ground up. QuaverEd

General • 1/28/22 • 10:00 AM • Athena H Theory, History & Composition for ALL Students CLINICIAN: John Mlynczak (Hal Leonard) PRESIDER: Christian Flesher (Joseph Martin Elementary School) HOST: Oluwatito Smith (Screven County Middle School)

As educators, we should be creating accessible, diverse, and relevant lessons to reach all learners. This session will provide a framework for reimagining music theory, history and composition to create lessons that teach musical concepts using music of all styles. Several project ideas will be demonstrated. Hal Leonard

General • 1/28/22 • 10:00 AM • Parthenon

“The Quiet Trailblazer” - Book Chat with Mary Frances Early CLINICIAN: Mary Frances Early (GMEA Past President) PRESIDER: William Owens (Mountain View High School) HOST: Requel Stegall (Paul D. West Middle School)

Mary Frances Early will discuss her new autobiography, including her forty-eight years as a music educator in the state of Georgia and her time as the first African American elected president of the Georgia Music Educators Association (1981-1983). All GMEA members are welcome to attend and meet Mary Frances Early, an American civil rights pioneer. 28

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Booster Essentials: Introduction to Parent Organizations CLINICIAN: Steve Kosmala (Excelsior Insights, LLC) & Warren McClellan (Excelsior Insights, LLC) PRESIDER: Artis Stanton (Midtown High School) HOST: Christopher Sampson (Franklin County High School)

What every director/sponsor should know: Could the IRS or state put your boosters out of business? Are your boosters at risk for penalties, lawsuits or fraud? Do you know the do’s and don’ts of booster clubs? What about Professional Standards concerns? How do you engage and inspire your volunteers?

General • 1/28/22 • 2:00 PM • Athena-Olympia/Parthenon Lobby Job Fair

CLINICIAN: Dr. Matt Koperniak (GMEA President) PRESIDER: Dr. Joseph Woodruff (Cobb County School District)

Visit the Job Fair Tables to speak with Fine Arts supervisors and personnel from around Georgia. This is your chance to meet and network with Fine Arts supervisors for districts where you might wish to interview. Feel free to bring copies of your résumé. Drop by anytime between 2:00-4:00 p.m.

General • 1/28/22 • 2:00 PM • Athena H

Cultural Responsiveness and Student Choice in Music Education CLINICIAN: Scott Burstein (Little Kids Rock) PRESIDER: Artis Stanton (Midtown High School) HOST: Corrina Guadalupe (Lilburn Middle School)

As music educators aim to increase DEI in music classrooms, it is important to empower students to make choices connected to their musical identities. This interactive session will feature ways that teachers can democratize their classrooms by allowing students to take leadership roles in the selection of repertoire. Little Kids Rock

General • 1/28/22 • 3:15 PM • Athena H

Advocacy is Everyday: How to Be an Advocate in Everything You Do CLINICIAN: John Mlynczak (Hal Leonard) PRESIDER: Caroline Bost (Harlem Middle School) HOST: Krista Firkus (Timber Ridge Elementary School)

As educators, every action we take each day is an opportunity to advocate for music education. Our impact and stories are the most powerful tools we have to demonstrate the value of music in a child’s life. This session will demonstrate proven and effective strategies for advocating for music education. Hal Leonard

General • 1/28/22 • 4:30 PM • Athena H

Conversations with District-Level Music Administrators CLINICIANS: District-Level Music Administrators PRESIDER: Christin Lawhorne (River Ridge High School) HOST: Sergio G. Arreguin (Statesboro High School)

All GMEA members are welcome to attend this panel discussion with district-level music administrators from around the state. Potential topics include building leadership capacity, funding, advocacy and community support, curriculum and resources, effective communication with school and district level leaders, and more. Bring your questions or submit them beforehand! https://forms. gle/6uQ2kyCMtEXdYYi3A

General • 1/29/22 • 10:00 AM • Athena H

Musical Artistry (And a Practical Guide to Develop It) CLINICIAN: Daniel Cook (University of North Texas) PRESIDER: Christin Lawhorne (River Ridge High School) HOST: Chandler Mann (Camden County High School)

This clinic offers a tangible model for teaching expression and musicality. We will draw upon the work of McGill, Tabuteau, Thurmond, and more as we explore a concrete framework for an ephemeral concept. Teachers will leave with strategies to assist students in creating a more compelling musical point of view.

General /CNAfME • 1/29/22 • 11:15 AM • Athena H

Advice from Principals and Counselors for Teachers with Challenging Principals and Counselors CLINICIAN: Dr. Richard Bell (GMEA Collegiate NAfME Advisor) PRESIDER: Jessica Hutcherson (Forest Park Middle School) HOST: CNAfME students (Clayton State University)

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C O M P O S I T I O N C O M P E T I T I O N Kaleb Bates................................................Ruination Kaleb Bates, piano Luella High School

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Oliver Long........................................Feline Reveries Oliver Long, piano Georgia Tech | Director: Charles Jackson

Jackson LaBarre................................Haunted Castle Jackson LaBarre & Elle Moss, flute; Sarah Bishop, oboe; Logan Sligh, oboe/soprano sax; Hannah Cook and Drew Biersmith, clarinet; Jacob Hall, bass clarinet; Reese Freyer, bassoon Morgan County Middle School

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Kristopher Carter.........My Robin Who Looks Over Me Sarah Quayle, flute; Abby Jones, oboe; Ansley McNeese, clarinet; Chandler Sumner, horn; Kristopher Carter, bassoon Elbert County High School

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Spencer Mullen..............................Viagem do Mundo Lucy Marti, alto sax; Riley Davis, trumpet; Ava DeFilippo, horn; Jackson Chapman, trombone; Spencer Wilson, tuba Decatur High School

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Austin Carter.................................................Growth Samantha Lee, violin 1; Henry Carter, violin 2; Landon Juang, viola; Federico Brown, cello; Austin Carter, bass Academy for Classical Education

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Madison Hill..................................A Pirate’s Journey Gib Akin and Ethan Yap, violin; Lidia Longo, viola; Ian Koontz, cello Harrison High School

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Zuming Fan...........................Prelude to Chrysoberyl Kelly Jeong and Roy Lee, violin; Jaehyun Im, viola; Jiayi Li, cello Northview High School

Emerson Green........................................Siege Waltz Rodney Allen, Jr., piano Coleman Middle School

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Aaron Phillip..............................................Osmunda Salem Grant and Lily Goldsmith, flute; Elliana Grant, clarinet; Hailey Bos, bass clarinet; Emilia Keesey, horn; Camden Keesey, trombone Luella High School

Director: Matthew Ezeh

Noah Rogge........................................Moonlight Mist Sydney Kunz, flute; Christina Huang, oboe; Jenna Ki, clarinet; Arine Kim, horn; Rohan Kumar, bassoon; Brandon Gardner & Ellis Carroll, percussion South Forsyth High School

Director: Stephen Hendricks

Nina DeFilippo....................................Tenebris Lacus Riley Davis & Spencer Mullen, trumpet; Ava DeFilippo & Jackson Jeffery, horn; Thomas Cook & Jackson Chapman, trombone; Nate Cohen, euphonium; Spencer Wilson, tuba Decatur High School

Director: Tyler Ehrlich

Reece Moseley..................................Night in the City Jason Parker, Holden Cammarata, Alex Reiniche, Caleb Locke, Austin Waters, Madeline Cypert, Mathew Yun, and Renee Lipski Mill Creek High School

Director: Dean Patterson

Evan Magill...................................................Celadon Davis McKenzie & Evan Magill, vibraphone; Jack Abreu & Ben Kim, marimba Lambert High School

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Guitar • 1/27/22 • 8:15 PM • Oconee River North Gwinnett Middle School Advanced 8th Grade Guitar Ensemble DIRECTORS: Caryn Volk & Jacob Moore PRESIDER: Jeff Schaefer (Trickum Middle School) HOST: Howell Buot (St. Pius High School)

Guitar • 1/28/22 • 8:45 AM • Willow Guitar Maintenance 101

CLINICIAN: Jeffrey Schaefer (Trickum Middle School) PRESIDER: Caryn Volk (North Gwinnett Middle School)

Come and discover tips and tricks to keeping those classroom guitars in good working order.

Guitar • 1/28/22 • 10:00 AM • Willow

How to go from “UGH! I have to teach guitar!” to “I LOVE teaching guitar!” CLINICIAN: Anthony Baglio (Duluth Middle School) PRESIDER: John Sweat (Howard High School)

I get it, they’re making you teach guitar... It doesn’t have to be so bad! Take it from someone who taught orchestra as a classically trained guitarist. Come learn how to get your students reading music, starting chords, and performing as an ensemble at concerts.

Guitar • 1/28/22 • 11:15 AM • Willow

Yes, Guitar Ensemble is a “real” ensemble too! CLINICIAN: Jennifer Bain (Ola High School) PRESIDER: Jeff Schaefer (Trickum Middle School)

This session will explore different guitar ensemble literature for multiple levels ranging from the beginner’s first concert to Giocoso! Guitar Day literature, to advanced high school ensembles. The literature will be provided through a variety of different publishers. Attendees are encouraged to bring their guitar and play along.

Guitar • 1/28/22 • 2:00 PM • Willow

Introducing Jazz Guitar Styles into the Guitar Classroom CLINICIAN: Trey Wright (Kennesaw State University) PRESIDER: Anthony Baglio (Duluth Middle School)

This session will introduce jazz guitar techniques for the middle and high school guitar classroom including quarter note comping ala Freddie Green, Bossa Nova patterns, beginning jazz guitar repertoire, and basic arranging techniques for guitar ensemble performances.

Guitar • 1/28/22 • 3:15 PM • Willow Got Guitar?

CLINICIAN: Jeffrey Schaefer (Trickum Middle School) PRESIDER: Trey Wright (Kennesaw State University)

This session is for anyone who is a non-guitarist required to teach a Guitar class. We will explore topics like classroom set-up, how to hold a guitar, how to use a pick/fingers, method book options and more. Come with as many questions as you can think of!!

Guitar • 1/28/22 • 4:30 PM • Willow Warm-up basics for Guitar Ensembles

CLINICIAN: Caryn Volk (North Gwinnett Middle School) PRESIDER: Jennifer Bain (Ola High School)

At all levels of study, warmups set the tone for the rehearsal. Whether your ensemble is made of beginners or advanced players, we’ll share the warm-ups that work!

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Orchestra • 1/27/22 • 1:30 PM • Theatre Northwestern Middle School Orchestra DIRECTOR: Evelyn C. Champion PRESIDER: Matt Koperniak (GMEA President) HOST: Jay Champion (Lost Mountain Middle School)

Orchestra • 1/27/22 • 2:45 PM • Empire Room String Orchestra New Music Reading Session CLINICIAN: David Metrio (North Gwinnett High School) PRESIDER: Sam Lowder (Union Grove Middle School) HOST: Brian Rehm (Louise Radloff Middle School)

The Orchestra new music reading session will feature some of the newest compositions be the leading educational composers for string orchestra.

Orchestra • 1/27/22 • 4:00 PM • Empire Room

Developing Critical Listening Skills for Better Intonation in the Orchestra Classroom CLINICIANS: John Sweat (Howard High School) & Emily Calhoun (Savannah Arts Academy) PRESIDER: Nivek Anderson (Pebblebrook High School) HOST: D. Philip Reesman (Brookwood High School)

In this session, we will explore the greatest tool necessary to good intonation - critical listening. Teachers will have the opportunity to work the proposed strategies on their instruments, thus facilitating redelivery of the information to their students. We will also learn from each other in an open discussion format.

Orchestra • 1/28/22 • 8:45 AM • Empire Room Props’ to Your Orchestra

CLINICIANS: Amy Clement (North Gwinnett Middle School), Grace Parsons (Duluth Middle School), and Sarah Ball (North Gwinnett Middle School) PRESIDER: David Metrio (North Gwinnett High School) HOST: Laura Wood (Lanier High School)

Learn engaging and fun ways to use everyday items to peak your students’ interest and help provide learning tricks that stick. Come find that golden nugget to take back to class on Monday!

Orchestra • 1/28/22 • 10:00 AM • Empire Room C to the Third Power; Courageous Cultural Conversations CLINICIAN: Taniesha Pooser (Berkmar Middle School) PRESIDER: Krissi Davis (Midtown High School) HOST: Melanie Darby (Clayton State University)

“C to the Third Power” is a facilitated panel discussion is sure to spark some engaging conversations centered around the orchestra community and diversity and inclusion. Come and be apart of this conversation and gain some tips for creating a more inclusive environments for your students and colleagues.

Orchestra • 1/28/22 • 11:15 AM • Theatre Webb Bridge Middle School 8th Grade Orchestra DIRECTOR: James Barket PRESIDER: Stephen Lawrence (Orchestra Division Chair) HOST: Kevin Anderson (Bennett’s Mill Middle School)

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Beyond the method book: The best supplemental resources to excite and motivate your string students CLINICIANS: Charles Laux (Alpharetta High School) & David Eccles (Lovett School) PRESIDER: Young Kim (Johns Creek High School) HOST: Brian Rehm (Louise Radloff Middle School)

Are you looking to expand your curriculum and find materials that get your students excited and motivated to practice? This session will show some great ways to go beyond your method book by seeking out and implementing various resources to help students stay engaged and develop their musicianship. Hal Leonard Corp

Orchestra • 1/28/22 • 3:15 PM • Empire Room

“We Learned This Already!” Back to the Basics for Students Who Already “Know It All” CLINICIAN: Jeremy Woolstenhulme (Northview High School) PRESIDER: Rosie Riquelme Antunez (Collins Hill High School ) HOST: Jake Hood (Collins Hill High School )

The basics should always be reinforced no matter their age or experience. This session will offer a variety of tips and tricks to keep the basics fresh and exciting so that orchestra teachers can teach and re-teach.

Orchestra • 1/28/22 • 4:30 PM • Theatre Walton High School Chamber Orchestra

DIRECTORS: Perry Holbrook & Sara Grimes PRESIDER: Stephen Lawrence (Orchestra Division Chair) HOST: Sam Lowder (Union Grove Middle School)

Orchestra • 1/29/22 • 8:45 AM • Oconee River Milton High School Chamber Orchestra

DIRECTOR: Andrew Cummings PRESIDER: Stephen Lawrence (Orchestra Division Chair) HOST: Sara Grimes (Walton High School)

Orchestra • 1/29/22 • 10:00 AM • Empire Room The Strangest Thing I Do, A Series of Mini-Clinics CLINICIAN: Tim Anderson (Autrey Mill Middle School) PRESIDER: Carl Rieke (Osborne Middle School) HOST: Nancy Conley (Kennesaw State University)

This is the third year of the “Thing I Do” series. It started 2 years ago with “The Best”, followed up last year with “The Coolest” and is continued this year with “The Strangest” thing. A series of mini-clinics from some of the best in the business!

Orchestra • 1/29/22 • 11:15 AM • Oconee River Duluth High School Chamber Orchestra

DIRECTORS: Shawn Morton (Duluth High School) & Peter Lemonds (Duluth High School) PRESIDER: Stephen Lawrence (Orchestra Division Chair) HOST: D. Philip Reesman (Brookwood High School)

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Enhancing Expressivity Using Thurmond’s Note Grouping: A Preliminary Study of Perception CLINICIAN: Alison Farley (University of Georgia) PRESIDER: Martin Norgaard (GMEA Research Chair) HOST: Martin Norgaard (GMEA Research Chair)

According to Thurmond in his book, Note Grouping “if proper significance is given to the anacrusis, and the thetic portions of the measure are not stressed, phrasing will be more correct and consequently the expressiveness of the music will be enhanced.” This presentation examines this hypothesis through empirical investigation.

Research • 1/28/22 • 10:00 AM • Ligotti Hall 2 Peer Mentoring in Modern Band

CLINICIAN: Warren Gramm (Boston University) PRESIDER: Martin Norgaard (GMEA Research Chair)

This session uncovers the findings of research done during the 2019-2020 school year showing how an increase in peer mentoring and facilitation by a music educator led to greater student participation, ownership, and community within the context of modern band. Little Kids Rock

Research • 1/28/22 • 10:30 AM • Ligotti Hall 2

Attributes of Pre-Service Music Educators: Examining Verbal Feedback Effectiveness in the Secondary-Level Instrumental Music Classroom CLINICIANS: Myriam I. Athanas Faulkner (University of Georgia) & Brian C. Wesolowski (University of Georgia) PRESIDER: Martin Norgaard (GMEA Research Chair)

Effective teaching is a long-lasting and intentional developmental process involving a variety of experiences that foster pre-service teacher maturation. The purpose of this study was to examine the attributes and quality of pre-service music educators’ verbal feedback in the context of the secondary-level instrumental ensemble classroom.

Research • 1/28/22 • 2:00 PM • Ligotti Hall 2 Jazz language and syntax: A transcription study. CLINICIAN: Tyrone Jackson (Georgia State University) PRESIDER: Martin Norgaard (GMEA Research Chair)

Music has been called the “universal language”. In language, and music, the process of ordering the participles of speech is known as Syntax. This session seeks to find a correlation between music and syntax by analyzing a jazz piano improvisational solo transcription.

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POSTER SESSION AUSTIN HANNON

Factors Contributing to How LGBTQ+ Music Educators Navigate Their Sexual Orientation in Southern K-12 Settings

PATRICK K. FREER & ALLEN BROOKS

Choral Scholarship and the Benevolent Community: A Content Analysis of Published Journal Articles

ANNE HALLORAN TORTORA

Leadership Awareness and Professional Identity in Ensemble Conductors

DR. G. PRESTON WILSON, JR.

Successful urban elementary music educators: A phenomenological investigatio

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MOLLY BLAIR & BRIAN C. WESOLOWSKI, PHD Toward Healthy Internal Dialogues: Examining Secondary-Level Music Students’ Perceptions of Self-Talk, Resilience, and Social Environment

VICTORIA WARNET

Effect of Post-Performance Conductor Behaviors on Perceptions of Ensemble Performance Quality and Conductor Competence

VICTORIA WARNET

Pre-service Music Teachers’ Preparation to Teach Students with Exceptionalities

ASHANTE GRIFFIN

How Have Equity Issues in Music Education Been Identified and Acknowledged in Articles Published by NAFME Journals From 2001- Present Day?

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Research • 1/28/22 • 2:30 PM • Ligotti Hall 2

Principals’ Perspectives on the Factors that Impact K-12 Music Programs CLINICIANS: Brandon T. Cash (University of Georgia) & Rebecca L. Atkins (University of Georgia ) PRESIDER: Martin Norgaard (GMEA Research Chair)

Principals are the primary decision-makers on curriculum and programs offered in schools and balance legislative mandates, assessment data, and community needs to make informed decisions. Principals were interviewed and results revealed factors affecting inclusion of music programs and the impact of legislation, funding and assessments on those decisions.

Research • 1/28/22 • 3:15 PM • Ligotti Hall 2

The experience of string professors before and after COVID19 CLINICIAN: Johanny Veiga Barbosa (University of Missouri) PRESIDER: Martin Norgaard (GMEA Research Chair)

This is a qualitative phenomenological study with two well-known string professors from a midwest university where they were both interviewed before and after the COVID-19 focused on their experiences as string professors, challenges, and daily obligations focusing more on their thoughts and knowledge to be shared.

Research • 1/28/22 • 3:45 PM • Ligotti Hall 2

White Teacher, Black Students: Perspectives on the Choral Classroom as a Safe Space CLINICIAN: Merritt Jones (Savannah Country Day School) PRESIDER: Martin Norgaard (GMEA Research Chair)

African-American graduates of performing arts high schools were interviewed regarding their choral classroom experiences to gauge the environment created by their White teachers. Students discussed their experiences of classroom/school environment, personal relationships, and teacher’s pedagogical decision. Implications from this study may influence White teachers and their relationship with all students.

Research • 1/28/22 • 4:30 PM • Ligotti Hall 2

Infused-Expression During Song Acquisition Improves Expressive Performance in Young Voices CLINICIANS: Craig Hurley (Spivey Hall Children’s Choir Program, Ford Elementary School) & Rebecca L. Atkins (University of Georgia ) PRESIDER: Martin Norgaard (GMEA Research Chair)

Teaching expressive singing to young choirs can be challenging. This session will explore whether introducing expressive elements alongside rhythm, pitch, and text or after rhythm, pitch, and text creates a more expressive performance as well as whether learning sequence will affect expressive retention over time.

ANDREW SCHMIDT

RICK PALESE & JAY WARDESKA

Discussing science and technology’s influence on group vocal pedagogy: A content analysis of the Choral Journal (1959-2021)

Differences in Music Education Students’ Approach to Practice on Primary and Secondary Instruments

LILY ISBITTS & AMELIA YOUNG

Mandolin Parallels and their Effects on Beginning Violin Achievement

Performance Trends in Large Group Performance Ensemble Based on Composer Gender, Nationality and Ethnicity: 2010-2020

ANITA P. DAVIS, PH.D.

Implementing a Culturally Responsive Music Teacher Preparation Program: Year 3

TYRONE JACKSON

How Has Tertiary Jazz Studies Pedagogy, Specifically Improvisation Pedagogy, Changed in the United States Since The 1940s?

DR. ROBERT C. SAUNDERS KATIE O’BRIEN

Drawing Back the Curtain on Music Performance Anxiety Education: A Content Analysis of the Practitioner Journals of NAfME

ASHBY GOLDSTEIN

Diversity in Large Ensembles: A Pilot Study on the Factors that Impact the Decision Making Process

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Technology • 1/27/22 • 1:30 PM • Athena C

Walk Towards The Light: Stage Lighting for Music Educators CLINICIAN: Jody Underwood (Romeo Music) PRESIDER: David Dover (North Gwinnett Middle School)

Students performing in the dark? Tired of changing, or NOT changing, bad bulbs? Wanting to add a little color to the stage? This session will demonstrate single PAR lights, battery-powered options, complete portable solutions and SIMPLE ways to control your scenes and create ambient environments for your performances! Options abound! Romeo Music

Technology • 1/27/22 • 1:30 PM • Athena D

Implementing Technology with Ensembles: It’s easier than you think! CLINICIAN: Robin Hodson (MusicFirst) PRESIDER: Mary Angel Cleary (Grovetown High School)

Does the idea of introducing technology to your ensemble evoke nightmarish visions of mountains of prep work, device incompatibility issues, and content creation? Software, like any other tool, should maximize instruction time and make your job easier, not harder. During this session, we’ll introduce you to a single-sign-on platform, compatible across all devices (even mobile!), which integrates seamlessly with your favorite software tools, includes expertly curated content, and enables you to track student growth over time. We’ll also explore the teacher-specific productivity tools, including a digital grade book, automated assessments, a drag-and-drop calendar, in-platform communication, and unlimited file storage. MusicFirst

Technology • 1/27/22 • 2:45 PM • Athena C What is Audio Recording?

CLINICIANS: Andrew Ratcliffe (Tweed Recording Audio Production School), Nate Nelson (Tweed Recording Audio Production School), and Charlie Chastain (Tweed Recording Audio Production School) PRESIDER: Heath Jones (McConnell Middle School)

Think about your day...what sounds do you encounter? Is every sound you hear music? Can you record it? Join this panel of engineers from Tweed Recording as they discuss the implications of audio recording - from “traditional” music production to the multi-billion dollar audio industry. Tweed Recording Audio Production School

Technology • 1/27/22 • 2:45 PM • Athena D

What’s That Project? Facilitating Meaningful Capstone Projects through Personalized Learning CLINICIAN: Patrick A Collins (Lanier High School) PRESIDER: David Dover (North Gwinnett Middle School)

One of the requirements for the GADoE’s Fine Arts Diploma Seal is a Capstone Project. Come learn how you can turn this “requirement, or anything else that you do in your classroom, into something that is unique and meaningful to each student, while also developing learner agency, musicianship, and community.

Technology • 1/27/22 • 4:00 PM • Athena C

Podcasting 101: Share your music classroom with the world! CLINICIANS: Charles Laux (Alpharetta High School) & Megan Endicott (Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence) PRESIDER: Heath Jones (McConnell Middle School)

Podcasting has become very popular and is a fantastic way to disseminate important information to students, parents, administrators, and the world. This session will cover the equipment and options for creating your own podcast. Ideas for topics and the best ways to record and distribute will be demonstrated. Hal Leonard Corporation

Technology • 1/27/22 • 4:00 PM • Athena D Online Learning Strategies with Modern Band CLINICIAN: Scott Burstein (Little Kids Rock) PRESIDER: David Dover (North Gwinnett Middle School)

This session will identify and demonstrate how teachers can make music in a digital space using a combination of engaging activities. Participants will leave with knowledge of modern band skills, music as a second language pedagogy, and how to compose and record using a DAW to create student-centered musical experiences. Little Kids Rock

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Technology • 1/28/22 • 8:45 AM • Athena C Sound System Basics for the Music Educator CLINICIAN: Jody Underwood (Romeo Music) PRESIDER: David Dover (North Gwinnett Middle School)

You eagerly walked into school, ready to dispense all of your musical knowledge to the students, as the principal hands you the keys to the “audio system”- your responsibility now! Eeeek! Fear not: From microphones to speakers, mixers to amplifiers - this session will get you prepared and confident! Romeo Music

Technology • 1/28/22 • 8:45 AM • Athena D Connecting the Dots with STEM and Music CLINICIAN: Shawna Longo (Hopatcong Schools) PRESIDER: Heath Jones (McConnell Middle School)

By connecting Music with STEM, learning is deepened while providing opportunities to expand students’ conceptual tool set to accomplish a new set of objectives through curiosity, creation, and experimentation using technology.

Technology • 1/28/22 • 10:00 AM • Athena C

Create, Collaborate, and Celebrate: Student Compositions with Soundtrap CLINICIAN: Serena Robinett (Spotify/Soundtrap) PRESIDER: David Dover (North Gwinnett Middle School)

Join us for an exciting session on how to use Soundtrap to inspire student composition and collaboration in the music classroom. Soundtrap education specialist and former instrumental music teacher, Serena Robinett, will provide an introduction to the Soundtrap studio and focus on launching music projects in your classrooms immediately. Spotify/Soundtrap

Technology • 1/28/22 • 10:00 AM • Athena D

Music Technology 101: The Basics of Music Production in the Technology Lab CLINICIAN: Heath Jones (McConnell Middle School)

Trying to start a music technology program at your school and don’t know where to start? Or maybe you’re are curious about what a music technology class looks like. This session will cover the basics of creating a lab, establishing a curriculum, and resources to keep it going! Hal Leonard

Technology • 1/28/22 • 11:15 AM • Athena C The Remix: Key to Student Voice and Engagement CLINICIAN: Andrew Edwards (Peachtree Ridge High School) PRESIDER: Mary Angel Cleary (Grovetown High School)

In this session, you will learn tried and true tips and tricks to help you be able to teach your students how to make high-quality remixes as part of their music technology curriculum. Remix projects can greatly help students understand the function of rhythm and harmony within songwriting.

Technology • 1/28/22 • 11:15 AM • Athena D Air On a G Suite: Google tools for music education CLINICIAN: John Mlynczak (Hal Leonard) PRESIDER: Heath Jones (McConnell Middle School)

G-Suite for Education provides a range of tools for music educators to create more creative and productive classrooms. These resources allow students to efficiently and effectively learn in a collaborative environment while gaining valuable career skills. This session will demonstrate several Google tools for music education use. Hal Leonard

Technology • 1/28/22 • 2:00 PM • Athena C

How’d that get in there? Using web applications and a DAW in student productions CLINICIAN: David Dover (North Gwinnett Middle School) PRESIDER: Allyson McKoon (CNAfME)

This session is designed as a practical guide to using free web applications to aid students in their music and sound productions using their DAW of choice.

Technology • 1/28/22 • 2:00 PM • Athena D Keep it Simple, Keep it Fun, Keep them Engaged! CLINICIAN: Shawna Longo (Hopatcong Schools) PRESIDER: Abigail Jones (CNAfME)

This workshop will showcase tried and true methods to get your elementary general music class moving and grooving! Expand your curriculum through aligned, sequential and fully customizable music concepts as well as your student’s engagement with and excitement for music while experiencing numerous tips for integration and organization. Hal Leonard

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Technology • 1/28/22 • 3:15 PM • Athena C

Listen to My Song: Girls’ Self-Efficacy Through Songwriting CLINICIAN: Tess Nielsen, DMA (Frederica Academy) PRESIDER: Allyson McKoon (CNAfME) HOST: Allyson McKoon (CNAfME)

With a particular focus on girls, this session introduces a deliberate approach to writing song lyrics in the general music classroom. Using real-life examples, the session presents ways that songwriting can teach girls coping strategies to control anxiety, avoid perfectionism, and challenge inaccurate self-perceptions. Techniques demonstrate girls’ empowerment through songwriting.

Technology • 1/28/22 • 3:15 PM • Athena D

Musically Inclined Resources for Real-World Curriculum Connections CLINICIAN: Tracey Wiley (Georgia Public Broadcasting) PRESIDER: Abigail Jones (CNAfME)

Join GPB for an upbeat exploration of our musically inclined resources, including engaging videos, comprehensive lesson plans, interactive games, music simulations, and more! In this jam session, we’ll pair our favorite music education content with active learning strategies to strike a chord with students and make music across the curricula.

Technology • 1/29/22 • 8:45 AM • Athena C

Are the “Big 3” Enough? Democratizing Music Education With Technology CLINICIAN: Heath Jones (McConnell Middle School) PRESIDER: Abigail Jones (CNAfME)

Research shows that 30% of students will enroll in at least one music course during their four years of high school. What about the other 70%? How can technology be used to provide greater access, relevance, and participation to an underserved student population? Let’s talk...

Technology • 1/29/22 • 8:45 AM • Athena D

What’s That Button? Productivity Hacks for Microsoft Office and Google Docs CLINICIAN: Patrick A Collins (Lanier High School) PRESIDER: Garry Fulcher (CNAfME)

Tired of wasting time updating the year on all of your documents? Wish that concert program looked just a little nicer, but just don’t have the time to worry about it? Come learn some tips and tricks to make your administrative life easier! All questions welcome!

Technology • 1/29/22 • 10:00 AM • Athena C

After Covid, Now what? Communicate Strategies to Gain Funding for Music Technology CLINICIAN: Cory Bostic (Heritage High School) PRESIDER: Heath Jones (McConnell Middle School)

In this session participants will review communication strategies with administrators and district funding personnel on the importance of music technology as an instructional tool and strategy to increase student achievement. The goal of this presentation is to guide educators on how to gain approval and funding for desired music software/hardware.

Technology • 1/29/22 • 10:00 AM • Athena D Not Your Mama’s Mail Merge!

CLINICIAN: Brad Rikard (Barber Middle School) PRESIDER: Garry Fulcher (CNAfME)

How to use mail merge in Gmail to effectively communicate to your music program. Send mass emails that look like they were crafted for the individual recipients. Adding a personal touch to an email is a great way to get results!

Technology • 1/29/22 • 11:15 AM • Athena C

Strong Foundations: Software Tools for Building Musicianship in Ensembles CLINICIAN: Robin Hodson (MusicFirst) PRESIDER: Heath Jones (McConnell Middle School)

How do you build individual musicianship as a large ensemble director? Practice logs and playing tests can only go so far and take up valuable class time. Discover new software that will immediately reinforce lessons taught during the school day and offer you deep insights into your students’ practice habits, allowing you to give more meaningful feedback during rehearsals. MusicFirst

Technology • 1/29/22 • 11:15 AM • Athena D

Wait, I can do what!? Technology Tools you’ve always wanted and how to use them. CLINICIAN: Nathan Schreer (Milton High School) PRESIDER: Garry Fulcher (CNAfME)

Yes, technology CAN complement what you already do! Join us as we discuss and showcase practical technology tools to make the things you’re already doing easier. 42

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1.28 7PM

TWEED RECORDING STUDIO & ACADEMY THE LEWIS ROOM

DIRECTIONS

COVID 19…………………………………….……….….……………...................…….......Quinn Nelson Digital Composition, North Gwinnett Middle School, David Dover

Epic Gamer…………………………………………………………………….........…....……Leon Yamaoka Digital Composition, Duluth Middle School, Ryan Bertram

Aiming High…………………………………………….……………….……….........….......…Jacky Chen Derivative Work, Duluth High School, Michael Ball

Open The Gate…………………………………………………………..………..........……Lawrence White Derivative Work, Grovetown High School, Angel McCleary

Underground…………………………………………………………………….........….…..Joseph Daniels Multimedia, Heritage High School, Corey Bostic

Adventure Knows No Bounds…..………………………………………..........….……Thomas Jenkins Digital Composition, North Gwinnett High School, David Dover

Darkness………………………………………………..…….…….……….........….........…Jabrell Roland Digital Composition, Heritage High School, Corey Bostic

Ease My Mind…..………………………………………....….…….……………...........…Nathaniel Currie Digital Composition, Peachtree Ridge High School, Dr. Andy Edwards

Masked Girl…..………………………………………………...…...….……….........…..…Elysia Johnson Digital Composition, Brookwood High School, Dr. Chris Costigan

Mind Games…..………………………………………....….………….……….........….....…Cosmo Heath Digital Composition, Brookwood High School, Dr. Chris Costigan

No More…..………………………………………............….……………..........…....…Latavian Radford Digital Composition, Brookwood High School, Dr. Chris Costigan

Reality…..………………………………………....….….........….........….......….……….………Danny Vo Digital Composition, Brookwood High School, Dr. Chris Costigan

safe to speak…..………………………………………...........….....….…….………………Justin Spight Digital Composition, Gwinnett School of Math, Science, & Technology, Matthew Haynor

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J A N 27 • 1:3 0 P M • O C O N E E R I V E R R O O M

D RU I D H I L L S M I D D L E DRAGON JAZZ DIRECTOR: TODAY MILFORD

The Druid Hills Middle School Dragon Jazz Ensemble is an audition only group here at Druid Hills Middle. The students are comprised of 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. The instrumentation isn’t always the traditional Big Band instrumentation and some students are playing a 2nd instrument. Most of these students have more than one music ensemble class on their class schedule. The Jazz Band class meets every day during our first period. The students elect to have a second band class because of their love for music and the opportunity to perform with more than one ensemble. The Jazz Ensemble is the most active performing group at Druid Hills Middle. They perform at local elementary schools, school programs, fundraisers, community events, and more! The Jazz Ensemble has only received superior ratings since being under the direction of the current director, Mr. Today Milford. The Druid Hills Middle Dragon Jazz. Four…………………………………………………………….….....………….……….………Miles Davis arr. Mark Taylor It Don’t Mean a Thing.……….……….…..….…………………………..……….Duke Ellington, arr Michael Sweeney Take the A Train………………………………………….…..……...…………….Billy Strayhorn arr. Michael Sweeney A Night in Tunisia.…………………………….…..….……………………….…..Dizzy Gillespie arr. Micheal Mossman Work Song……….………………………….…..….……………………..…………………Nat Adderley, arr. Terry White Misty…………………………….………………..……………..……….…..…………………Errol Gardner. arr Mike Lewis Georgia on my Mind……….…………………………..….....…………….Hoagy Carmichael, arr Michael Sweeney Strollin’ with Sammie…….………………………….…..…………………….…………………………………….Paul Baker Strasbourg/St Denis……………………………….…..…..…....………………….…………………………..Roy Hargrove All dem Leaves…………………………………….…..…………..……………………………………..Ryan Erik Adamsons Moanin’………………………..……………….…....…………….....………… Bobby Timmons, arr. Michael Sweeney

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J A N 27 • 4 : 0 0 P M • O C O N E E R I V E R R O O M

AT L A N TA YO U T H P E RC U S S I O N E N S E M B L E DIRECTOR: BRANDON KUNKA

The Atlanta Youth Percussion Ensemble (AYPE) is an immersive percussion program for high-school age students. Members access teaching and support from instructors, experience playing professional-level music with their peers, and perform multiple times per season. The group was founded in 2021 under the direction of Brandon Kunka, assisted by Joe Donohue and Claire Kenney, as a subsidiary to the Atlanta Percussion Group, which also houses the adult-based Atlanta Percussion Ensemble. Porgy and Bess………………………………………….......……..….George Gershwin, arr. Edward Freytag Beacons of Light………………………………………………………..………….....………………………Chad Heiny Funkadunk…………………………………………………………………………..…………...………….Scott Higgins The Feeling Of Coming Home…………………………..................……………………….Victor LaBozzetta III Trackin………………………………………………………………………..…………....………………………Tim Perry Color Fields in Vector Space……………………..…………………..……………..………...…Omar Carmenates IN MEMORIAM, CHRISTOPHER DEANE

World Premiere - Commissioned for the Atlanta Youth Percussion Ensemble Joaquin on Sunshine……………………………………………..................……………………………Jim Casella

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J A N 27 • 4:0 0 P M • T H E AT R E

S E Q U O YA H H I G H S C H O O L SYMPHONY BAND DIRECTOR: CASEY EUBANKS

The Sequoyah High School Band Program was founded in 1990 by Mr. David E. Harrison. Since that time the band has created an impressive resume of championships and invitational performances. The Sequoyah Marching Band of Chiefs has performed in New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., New Orleans, and Orlando, Florida. The concert program has received several invitational performances including The Southeastern United States Band Clinic, The University of Alabama Honor Bands, The University of Georgia Janfest, and The Reinhardt University Honor Bands.The band program at Sequoyah High School has been under the direction of Mr. Casey Eubanks for the past eleven years. Celebrations……………………………..……….….....…..…………..…………..…………....…..………….John Zdechlik Down A Country Lane……………………….…..….………..…………..…………..…………..……...…..Aaron Copland The White Rose………………..……….…..….……………..…………..…………..…………..…......….John Philip Sousa Ricky Williams, Guest Conductor

William Tell Overture………...…..……………..…………..…………..…………..……….……………Gioachino Rossini Christin Lawhorne, Guest Conductor Katie Byrd and Christopher Lawhorne, Soloists

Roma……………..................…..…................…………..…………..…………..…………..…….......Valerie Coleman Symphony No. 1 Finale…….…..……………………..…………..…………..…………..…….……..…Vasily Kalinnikov Featuring The Columbus State University Trombone Choir under the direction of Dr. Bradley Palmer

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J A N 27 • 7: 0 0 P M • T H E AT R E

N O RC RO S S H I G H S C H O O L WIND SYMPHONY

DIRECTORS: LEE NEWMAN, MARIA PHILLIPS, AND COREY FAIR

The Norcross High School Wind Symphony is one of four concert ensembles at Norcross High School. Students are selected by an audition process each Spring. All State Band and Orchestra ensembles, AYWS, MAYWE, GHP, and AYSO. The ensemble has consistently earned Superior ratings at GMEA sanctioned events for the past 20 years. Some of the ensembles honor and invited performances include the 64th Annual University of Georgia January Music Festival 2014, the Music for All Southeastern Region Concert Festival 2015, 2018, 2020, and the Music for All National Concert Festival in 2018 and 2020. Landscapes…………………………………………………………....……………………………………..…Rossano Galante Salvation is Created…………………………………………....………….Tschesnokoff arr. By Bruce H. Houseknecht Dancing Fire………………………………………………………………...………………………………………..….Kevin Day Solid Men to the Front………………………………………….....………….John Philip Sousa edited by Frank Byrne Be Still, My Soul………………………………………………………….…Jean Sibelius setting by James Swearingen David Dubose, Guest Conductor

Conga Del Fuego Nuevo……………………………………………………….Arturo Marquez trans. By Oliver Nickel

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J A N 27 • 8:15 P M • T H E AT R E

WA LTO N H I G H S C H O O L WIND SYMPHONY

DIRECTORS: JOHN PALMER AND CHRIS JOHNS

The Walton Band program is comprised of over 370 students who participate in 4 concert bands, two jazz ensembles, symphony orchestra, winter guard, percussion ensemble, small ensembles, and marching band. Walton students consistently place in the District 12 Honor Band, the District 12 Honors Jazz Band, and the Georgia All-State Band, and many perform in community groups around the Metro area. The Walton Marching Raider Band has performed in the Macy’s Parade, three times in the Tournament of Roses Parade, twice in the Waikiki Holiday Parade, and is a perennial Bands of America Regional Finalist and threetime Bands of America Semi-Finalist. The Raider Band was awarded the Sudler Shield by the John Philip Sousa Foundation in 2009. The Walton Symphonic Band I performed at the Georgia Music Educator’s Inservice Conference in 2011 and the Walton Symphony Orchestra performed at the Midwest Clinic in 2012. The Walton Wind Symphony was invited to the 2020 Music for All Southeastern Concert Festival at Georgia State University, and performed virtually at the 2021 event. A Legacy in The Making…………………………………...……………………...…...…...……………..Anthony O’Toole Jack Rozza, Trumpet Soloist (Walton Class of 2021)

El Zape.............................................................…………….…..………………….....................Giovanni Santos from 3 Latin American Dances Tin Play..................................................………………….…..……………................................Per Andreasson Walton Percussion Quartet

anti-FANFARE (2020) ...............................................….…..…………………..............................Andrew Blair for Wind Ensemble minus Brass La Belle Helene Overture...............................…..….....................Jacques Offenbach, arr. Lawrence Odom Autumn............................................................................…...............................................Cait Nishimura J.R. ......................................................................................…..…............................................Kevin Day

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WOODLAND HIGH SCHOOL WIND SYMPHONY

DIRECTORS: MICHAEL KOBITO AND HOLLY MALDONADO

In the last five years, the Woodland Band is proud to have had many opportunities to represent our school and community around the Southeast. The Wind Symphony performed at the GMEA In-Service Conference and at Troy University’s Southeast United States (SEUS) Honor Band Invitational. The band program has sent over 40 students to the All-State Band and almost 150 students to the District VII Honor Band. We have also had students participate in honor groups such as the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, the Governor’s Honors Program, MAYWE, GYSO, and more. The Woodland Wildcat Marching Band has also been proud to represent the state in performances at the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade in Washington DC and at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Chasing Sunlight……………………..……….….....…..……......……..…………..…………....…..………Cait Nishimura Holly Maldonado, Assistant Director

Scenes from Home….........…………………….…..….………..…………..…………..…………..……...…..Elena Specht I. Mountain Lake

…The Lament of Familiar Ruins……………..……….…..….…..............…………..……………..…......….Kyle Green Hunting Scenes………...…..……………..…………..…………..……...............……..……….………Satoshi Yagisawa Abide with Me…………………..……….….....…..…………..…………..…...............………....…..…arr. Jay Dawson Eric Willoughby, Guest Conductor

Under Western Skies....…………………….…..….………..…………..…………..….....………..……...….Kevin McKee II. Sunup – High Noon

Phil Smith and Brandon Craswell, Trumpet Soloists

Under Western Skies....…………………….…..….………..…………..…………..……....……..……...…Omar Thomas I. Testimony II. Shout!

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J A N 28 • 10 :0 0 A M • O C O N E E R I V E R R O O M

N O RC RO S S

P E RC U S S I O N E N S E M B L E DIRECTOR: COREY FAIR

The Percussion Program at Norcross High School provide our students with a fun and challenging outlet for their artistic pursuits. Our focus is to teach each student to be responsible, and to be contributing members of our community through the study, practice, and performance of music. We value hard work, teamwork, and discipline and believe that they are essential not only to the study of music, but also to the development of each student. The percussion program consists of a competitive marching percussion section and four percussion ensembles. The Percussion Ensembles at Norcross High School are the newest ensembles at the school having had its first public performances in 2019 at the Annual Lassiter Percussion Ensemble Symposium in Marietta, GA.

Firefly………………………………………………………………………..…………………..…………….Nathan Daughtrey Surfacing…………………………………………………......……........................................................……Dave Hall Fleet……………………………………………...……….....………………………………………………...…Cameron Brown Jordan Katz, marimba soloist

Shared Space…………………………………….…………………………………….................................…Ivan Trevino Fandango 13……………….………………....…………………………………………………………………..Michael Burritt Cyclone…………………………………………....…………………………………………………...….………..…..Jim Casella

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K E N N E S AW M O U N TA I N H I G H S C H O O L P E RC U S S I O N E N S E M B L E DIRECTOR: RICHARD DIETRICH

The Kennesaw Mountain High School Percussion Ensemble is a performance-based ensemble that offers students a quality educational and performance experience in the areas of music, theatrical and dance performance. Founded in 2000, the Kennesaw Mountain Percussion Ensembles have grown from two students to a studio of over 40 percussionists. All percussionists participate in the many ensembles featured at the Kennesaw Mountain High School Band Program. This consists of but is not limited to: Three concert wind ensembles, a three-time MFA National Champion marching band, an award-winning ‘pit’ theater ensemble, a jazz orchestra, a contemporary percussion ensemble, and a high-energy STOMP ensemble. The objective of the Kennesaw Mountain Percussion Program is to teach skills learned through music to achieve excellence in life. Students develop personal character through challenging physical, emotional and mental activities while promoting values of dedication, hard work and commitment to a team effort. The Kennesaw Mountain Percussion Ensemble is guided by a dedicated and unified effort of volunteer parents and a professional teaching staff, who work in close harmony with the young members to create and maintain a proud, responsible performance ensemble. The ensemble is volunteer based, and rehearsals are scheduled outside of the school day. The Kennesaw Mountain Percussion Ensemble has performed at the 2009 and 2010 Jacksonville State University Day of Percussion, the Lassiter High School Percussion Symposium, the 2014 Midwest International Convention, the GMEA Virtual State Convention, as well as numerous local concerts and festivals.

Characteristic Signs of Stress……………………………………………………………………………………Phillip Mikula Fanfare for Tambourines……………………………………………………………………………………………John Alfieri Blue Identity………………………………………………………………………………………………………………She-e Wu Marimba Soloist – Rashaad Greene

José/beFORe John5…………………………………………...…………………………………………………….Aurél Holló Joaquin on Sunshine……………………………………………………………….…………………………………Jim Casella Drum Set – John Lawless

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C O L U M B U S S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y ’ S S C H W O B P E RC U S S I O N E N S E M B L E DIRECTOR: DR. PAUL VAILLANCOURT

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The Schwob PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE (CSU) is directed by Schwob School of Music faculty artist, Paul Vaillancourt. Year after year the ensemble continues to perform at the highest artistic level, dazzling audiences with their subtlety, precision, and remarkable communication. It has collaborated on several occasions with the Columbus Ballet and performed regularly at the Coca-Cola Space Science Center as part of the Music Under The Dome series. The ensemble has been invited to perform several times at Spivey Hall as part of their Young Persons’ Concert Series. In addition to the list of works premiered—by composers James M. David, Matthew Welch, Eric Moe, John Parcell, Brian Cherney, and Nico Muhly—the group performs and records music from the traditional percussion ensemble repertory, including works by Davidovsky, Varèse, Jolivet, Cage, and Reich. The ensemble’s performances have been released on NAXOS, ALBANY RECORDS, John Zorn’s TZADIK label in NYC, and most recently Matthew Welch’s concerto for Scottish bagpipes and percussion ensemble entitled The Favrile Opalescence on KOTEKAN Records. The ensemble will soon release its second disc featuring premiere recordings of new works commissioned for the group by composers Dan Trueman (Princeton Univ.) Fred Cohen (San Jose State Univ.), Sergio Assad (World renowned performer/composer, Grammy award-winner), James David (Univ. of Colorado) and Pulitzer prize recipient Wayne Peterson. Fandango 13..............................................….....................................................................Michael Burritt “L’oiseau dans l’espace” or “Bird In Space”.........…..…..........................................................James David Concerto for Saxophone and Percussion Ensemble Soloist: Dr. Joe Girard

Pittering/Pattering.................................................….....................................................Adam Silverman Like ClockWork.........................................................................…..…...............................Jennifer Higdon

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SOUTH FORSYTH MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND

DIRECTORS: ANDREW F. POOR AND NATE HUGHES

Under the leadership of Dr. Andrew Poor and Mr. Nate Hughes, the South Forsyth Middle School Band program has experienced significant growth and is among the top programs in the state and region. The program is a two-time recipient of the Middle School Exemplary Performance Award from the Georgia Music Educators Association in 2014 and 2019. The South Forsyth Middle School Bands consistently earn Superior ratings at the GMEA District 9 Large Group Performance Evaluation. With a strong chamber music program, a large percentage of students successfully participate in the GMEA District 9 Solo and Ensemble Festival, as well as, provide a significant presence in the District 9 Middle School Honor Bands and GMEA All-State Bands. Some notable performances by the Symphonic Band include the 16th and 20thAnnual Southeastern United States Middle School Clinic at Troy University, 25th and 30th Annual University of Georgia Middle School Honor Band Festival, Georgia Music Educators Association State In-Service Conference, University of Alabama Middle School Honor Band, National Band and Orchestra Festival-Carnegie Hall in New York City, Music for All Southeastern Concert Band Festival at Georgia State University, National Band Association Southern Division Conference in Natchitoches, Louisiana, as well as the Music for All National Concert Band Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 2020. Additionally, the Symphonic Band participated in the 2015 and 2019 Walt Disney World Festival Disney program and earned the Gold Award and Best in Class Award and was invited to return and participate in the Disney On-Stage program in 2017. Darkest Before Dawn: Fanfare for a New Beginning............................……..............………...Benjamin Yeo Commissioned by the South Forsyth Repertoire Project

Strange Humors...................................................................................................................John Mackey Unraveling...................................................................................................................Andrew Boysen Jr. Mr. Kevin Morrison, conductor

Undaunted for Symphonic Band..................................................................................Nicole Chamberlain Commissioned by the South Forsyth Repertoire Project Mr. Nathaniel Hughes, conductor

Atlantica..........................................................................................................................Ayatey Shabazz Commissioned by the South Forsyth Repertoire Project WORLD PREMIERE

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C E N T R A L - C A R RO L L H I G H S C H O O L SYMPHONIC BAND

DIRECTORS: NEIL RUBY AND COURTNEY NEIDHARDT

The Central-Carroll High School Symphonic Band has a long tradition of excellence, earning superior ratings at every Georgia Music Educators event for twenty-four consecutive years. The Band has performed at the Grand National Adjudicators Invitational on two occasions, and as the invited guest band at the University of Georgia JanFest, the Southeastern Regional Concert Festival at Georgia State University, and the Reinhardt University Honor Band Clinic. Several students from Central-Carroll H.S. are selected each year to the GMEA District Seven Honor Band and GMEA All-State Band. The Central-Carroll Marching Pride has earned nothing but superior ratings, over 500 Class and Division Placement Awards, and 53 Grand Championships in the past 23 years. The Central-Carroll High School Bands have received letters of commendations from both Governor Sonny Perdue and Governor Roy Barnes and two resolutions from the Georgia State House of Legislature. The CC Bands are two-time recipients of the Exemplary Performance Award from the Georgia Music Educators Association, the Certificate of Merit from the National Band Association on four occasions. Students in the Central-Carroll band program have the opportunity to participate in a variety of performing ensembles and classes, including two concert bands, jazz ensemble, marching band, competitive indoor winter guard, competitive indoor drum line, percussion ensembles, music theory, dance, and numerous small instrumental ensembles. The Central Bands have performed all over the world, including the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California, on two occasions. The band has also traveled and performed in Chicago, Illinois; Hollywood, California; New York, New York; New Orleans, Louisiana; Nassau, Bahamas; San Francisco, California; Orlando, Florida; London, England; and at the World Expo in Brisbane, Australia, the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, and as the Honor Band in the Waikiki Holiday Parade and Pearl Harbor Commemoration in Honolulu, Hawaii. High Vibration………………………..…………………………………………………........…..…Christopher Kyle Green *World Premiere

Grace Before Sleep…………..………………….………………………Susan LaBarr, Wind Setting by: J. Eric Wilson Vincent Rosse, Conductor

Fanfare and Allegro………………………...……………………...………………………………………….Clifton Williams Colonel (retired) Lowell E. Graham, Conductor – United States Air Force Band

Into the Silent Land……………………………...…………………....…………………………………………Steve Danyew March Timpani………………………………………….....………………...……………Thomas Wiggins, arr. Josh Byrd Courtney Neidhardt, Conductor

Havens……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Katahj Copley *World Premiere

Havana Nights…………………………………………….………...…………………………………Randall D. Standridge 56

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K E N N E S AW M O U N TA I N H I G H S C H O O L WIND SYMPHONY DIRECTORS: MICHAEL HUEBNER AND COREY FUTRELL

Founded in 2000, Kennesaw Mountain High School Bands have established a reputation for artistic excellence and innovation over the past two decades. Kennesaw Mountain’s band program serves over 220 students in three concert ensembles (Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band), an award-winning Marching Band, Jazz Band, Percussion Ensemble, chamber ensembles, pit orchestra, and colorguard. Performing at multiple concerts, festivals, and competitions each year, the band curriculum focuses on developing students’ musicianship, instrumental skills, and leadership. Presenting performances at national and statewide events, Kennesaw Mountain’s concert ensembles have performed at the Midwest Clinic, Georgia Music Educators Association Inservice Convention, JanFest at the University of Georgia, and the Music for All Southeastern Regional Concert Festival. The Marching Band is a three-time AAA National Champion competing at the Bands of America Grand National Championships and appeared in the seventy-ninth Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The Kennesaw Mountain Band program is led by Director of Bands, Michael Huebner and Associate Director of Bands, Corey Futrell. The Elephant In The Dark....................................................................................................................Rumi Sacred Spaces......................................................................................................................John Mackey In The Open Air, In The Silent Lines.......................................................................................Aaron Perrine Break Forth, O Beauteous Heavenly Light....................................................................................J.S. Bach Luminescence............................................................................................................David Biedenbender Kalos Eidos.............................................................................................................Carol Brittin Chambers Shenandoah........................................................................................................................Omar Thomas A Light Unto The Darkness..............................................................................................David Gillingham

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TRICKUM MIDDLE SCHOOL SYMPHONIC WINDS

DIRECTORS: ROBERT DAVIDSON AND JESSIE MATTHEWS

The Trickum Middle School Band Program serves 430 students in 6th through 8th grade. Our students have the opportunity to participate in grade level concert bands, Swingin’ Tigers Jazz Band, and the Tiger Pep Band. Students may also audition to perform with our honor ensemble, Symphonic Winds, which practices after school two days a week. Symphonic Winds consistently receives superiors at Large Group Performance Evaluations and has most recently performed at the University of Georgia Middle School Band Festival as a Guest Band in 2019. Gates of Orion…………………………………………………………...….……….............................Michael Sweeney Laniakea……………………………….……….……………………...………………………………………..………Jack Wilds Espana Cani…..……………………….………….…………………………....…….....Pascual Narro, arr. Michael Story Sunchaser…………………………………....………………………………………….……………….Carol Brittin Chambers Starburst…………………………………………………....….………………………………………………….…….Mark Lortz

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R I V E RWAT C H M I D D L E S C H O O L SYMPHONIC BAND

DIRECTORS: HUNTER MCGEE AND KATIE LARKIN

Riverwatch Middle School was established in the fall of 2003 and officially opened its doors for students the following year. The band program at Riverwatch is under the direction of Hunter McGee and Katie Larkin. The Symphonic Band comprises the top performing 7th and 8th grade students in the program. Riverwatch band students participate in GMEA Solo & Ensemble, District IX Honor Band, and All-State Band. The Riverwatch Bands have consistently earned superior ratings at District IX Large Group Performance Evaluations. The Riverwatch Symphonic Band has performed at The Midwest Clinic, Music for All Southeastern and National Concert Band Festivals, the GMEA In-Service Conference, UGA MidFest, and more. The Riverwatch Middle School Band Program is a three-time recipient of the Exemplary Performance Award from the Georgia Music Educators Association (2010, 2015, and 2019). The program is a 2017 recipient of the John Philip Sousa Foundation’s Sudler Cup and 2016 recipient of the National Blue Ribbon Program of Excellence award. The Riverwatch Symphonic Band has appeared on “”Strike Up the Band”” on National Public Radio, WABE 90.1. Where Eagles Soar…………………………………….…………….…………………………………….……Steven Reineke Chasing Sunlight…………………………………………………………………………….………………….…Cait Nishimura Katie Larkin, Associate Director of Bands

Traces of Amber Sky……………………………………………………………....………..……………………Aaron Perrine The Liberty Bell………..…………………………………………………..………John Philip Sousa, arr. Andrew Balent Matt Koperniak, Guest Conductor

Two Irish Folk Melodies……………………………………..………….……..…………….…….arr. Donald Hunsberger I. ‘Tis the Last Rose of Summer

Brandon Craswell, Soloist Scott Stewart, Guest Conductor

Spoon River……………………………………………………………………………Percy Grainger, arr. Robert Sheldon Bugler’s Holiday……………………………………………….………………Leroy Anderson, trans. Michael Edwards Atlanta Trumpet Ensemble

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A L L - S TAT E

JAZZ ENSEMBLE CONDUCTOR: JIM CULBERTSON

Jim Culbertson is celebrating his 43rd year serving as the Music Director and Conductor for the Decatur Municipal Band and has continued to present high level band literature to the Decatur audience through vision and expertise. Jim continues his long-held philosophy of developing programs for the muni that are both entertaining to the audience and musically rewarding to the musicians. Jim is recognized as one of the foremost music educators in the state of Illinois with a lifetime of experience as an elementary, secondary, college and adult instructor. Jim enjoyed a long and successful career as a high school band director in Decatur IL., both at Stephen Decatur HS (1972-1978) and MacArthur HS (1978-2011) where he developed well-balanced programs of concert, marching and jazz bands. Jim has been a national leader in the field of jazz education supported by 38 Downbeat Student Music Awards in an assortment of categories, garnering the top spot as the “Best High School Jazz Band” in the U.S. four times (1989, 1991, 1992 and 2002) and best jazz combo twice (2002 & 2008) all during a 39-year career. The MacArthur HS Jazz Band traveled extensively, including six summer concert tours to Tokyo Japan, the North Sea Jazz Festival in the Netherlands and Jazz Festivals in Montreux Switzerland, Umbria Italy, and Vienne France. Culbertson has served as Vice-President of the Jazz Division of the Illinois Music Educators Association and is the past Vice-President of the Illinois unit of International Association of Jazz Educators. Jim was a featured writer, reviewing new jazz band publications for The Instrumentalist magazine 1990-2005. he was National Band Association jazz chair from 1999-2003 and served as the coordinator and director of the NBA All- American Jazz Band for the 2000 convention in San Antonio. Jim was a member of the Resource Team for the International Association of Jazz Educators, 2000 – 2008 communicating through email info regarding jazz instruction with teachers from across the globe. Teacher & leader of the “Bands of America Summer Symposium” 1994-2005. Jim has been guest All-State Conductor for the following All-State conventions: Louisiana 1991, Florida 1992, Illinois 1997 & 2011, Nevada 2008. Jim was a teacher, director and performer for “Birch Creek Music Center” Egg Harbor Wisconsin, summer sessions 1983, 1985, 1987. Jim has been guest All-State jazz band director for the following All-State conventions: Louisiana 1991, Florida 1992, Illinois 1997 & 2011, Nevada 2008. Jim has been very active as a professional trumpet player, starting back in 1965 where he joined the Springfield Municipal Band, (the youngest ever to join at age, 14). Jim had a long stint in the late 60’s, 70’s, 80’s & 90’s of playing lead trumpet in the house bands for the annual Peoria IL County Fair and the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. The house band played behind many national acts touring the summer fair concert circuit. Jim was principal trumpet in the Springfield Symphony Orchestra (1975-1981) and was also featured on trumpet with one the finest show-bands’ in the Midwest, “Alive Again” from 19781983. Jim founded the “Decatur Big” in 1975, a contemporary big band that features the best jazz musicians in central Illinois, playing once a month at LSB and VFW in Decatur (1975-present day). Jim served as contractor and leader of the State Farm orchestra that was featured behind such international stars as Shirley Jones, Tony Bennett, Steve Allen, Susan Anton, Gloria Loring and others (1983-1989). Jim was a member of the touring band for smooth jazz star, Brian Culbertson, performing over 300 shows in major market cities across the country (2003-2008), with 18 special performances as the opening act for the “Barry Manilow Show”. JC was also a member of the October 2009 BC Tour of Japan and a member of the UK concert tour, May of 2011.

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A C A D E M Y F O R C L A S S I C A L E D U C AT I O N J R . H I G H C O N C E RT C H O I R DIRECTOR: LEA ANNE WALTERS

The Academy for Classical Education is a public charter school in Macon, GA. Students at ACE reside throughout the middle Georgia area. Ensembles from ACE have consistently received superior ratings at Large Group Performance Evaluation in both sight-reading and performance. ACE students participate in all-state as well as district honor choir. The Concert Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble. Students in this ensemble have been in chorus a minimum of 1 year. The ACE Jr. High Concert Choir is made of students in 4 different classes. These students perform together as a mixed choir, men’s choir, and treble choir.

I Started Out Singing……..........................................................................................Jocelyn Hagan I Will Sing You the Stars…………………………………………….…………………………………..Mark Burrows O Nata Lux…………………………………………………………………………….………………………..Tom Porter We’re The Men……………………………………………………..………………………………………..Jay Althouse Where the Light Begins……………………………………………….…………………………………..Susan LaBarr Ad Astra…………………………………………………………………………………………………. Jacob Narverud Stand Together……………………………………..………………………………………………...........Jim Papoulis

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OLA HIGH SCHOOL SORRAIA

DIRECTOR: MINDY L. FOREHAND

Sorraia, the premiere ensemble at Ola High School, consist of 60 elite treble singers from the freshmen to senior class, who have been carefully selected through an extensive audition process out of 150 choir students. Additionally, Falabella (Beginning Treble), Catria (Intermediate Treble), and Caspian (Mastery Mixed) complete the total choral experience at Ola. All four choirs consistently receive superior ratings in performance and sight reading in state evaluations and are an integral part of the fine arts in our community. Members of the choirs have performed in venues spanning from Carnegie Hall to Salt Lake City to Florence, Italy. The Ola Choirs have a personal invitation to perform exclusively on the Carnegie Hall Stage under the direction of their director, Mindy Forehand, in June of 2022. Sicut Cervus………………………………………………………………………………………………….Rosephanye Powell I Have a Voice……………………………………………………………………………………………………….Moira Smiley Juniper Morrison and Olivia Summey, Percussionists

The Bird’s Lullaby……………………………………………………....…………….…………………………..Sarah Quartel As You Sing………………………………………………………………………………………………………….Sarah Quartel Olivia Summey, Percussionist

No Time………………………………………………………………………………………….……………..…Susan Brumfield Dr. Martha Shaw, Guest Conductor Carley Brooks and Aimee Moodie, Soloists

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S E Q U O YA H SINGERS

DIRECTOR: JOSH MARKHAM

Sequoyah Singers is the advanced mixed choral ensemble at Sequoyah High School. The choral program at Sequoyah consists of five curricular choirs and one extra-curricular a capella pop ensemble. The young men and women of Sequoyah Singers are not in the same class period during the day and only rehearse together outside of school. The Sequoyah Singers consistently receive straight superior ratings at LGPE in performance and sight-reading each year under Mr. Markham’s direction. Members of the ensemble are regularly selected for All-State Chorus, All-State Reading Chorus, and the Governor’s Honors Program in Voice. In addition to being excellent musicians, these singers are successful athletes, scholars, thespians, artists, and really kind young people. They represent their families, Sequoyah High School, and the choral program with dignity and respect. Dessus le marche d’Arras..............................................................................................................di Lasso Organ Fugue in E minor...........................................................................................J.S. Bach, arr. Swingle Ubi Caritas with Piano Improvisation...............................................................................................Gjeilo Dwijavanthi.............................................................................................................................arr. Sperry My Very Own.................................................................................................................................LaBarr Cindy............................................................................................................................................Wilberg

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K E N N E S AW S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y TREBLE CHOIR DIRECTOR: DR. ALISON MANN

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The Kennesaw State University Treble Choir has been on campus since 2008 under the direction of Dr. Alison Mann. The choir features singers from across the university representing majors in all KSU Colleges as well as the Dr. Bobbie Bailey School of Music. The choir participates in six concerts on campus per year as well as outreach and Intercollegiate events in the community. The ensemble works to promote music of female composers and a wide-variety of musical styles each school year. I See the Heaven’s Glories Shine.......................................................................................Andrea Ramsey Ave maris stella.......................................................................................................................Eva Ugalde Moon Goddess...................................................................................................................Jocelyn Hagen Spes....................................................................................................................................Mia Makaroff What Happens When a Woman?...............................................................................Alexandra Olsavsky

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G E O RG I A S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y SINGERS

DIRECTOR: DR. DEANNA JOSEPH

The internationally award-winning Georgia State University Singers is the School of Music’s premier vocal ensemble. Selected by competitive audition, the choir represents the diverse population of Georgia State University. In May of 2017, the University Singers won first place in the renowned Marktoberdorf International Chamber Choir Competition during a tour of Austria and Germany. The choir’s professional recordings on the Gothic Records label, Evening Hymn (2016) and Heavenly Display (2020), have been featured on National Public Radio’s, With Heart and Voice. The ensemble regularly appears at professional choral conferences and enjoys frequent collaborations with the Atlanta Ballet, the Atlanta Opera, and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Alleluia.........................................................................................................................Elaine Hagenberg and the swallow (psalm 84)................................................................................................Caroline Shaw Crucem Tuam Adoramus Domine.................................................................................Pawel Lukaszewski In the Middle......................................................................................................................Dale Trumbore The Peace of Wild Things.....................................................................................................Jake Runestad O! What a Beautiful City.............................................................................................arr. Shawn Kirchner

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THE HARRISON CHAMBER SINGERS DIRECTOR: MEGAN SCHUITEMA

The Harrison High School Choir Program includes the Concert Choir, Women’s Chorale, Ties Off quartet, Saved by the Belles trio, and The Harrison Chamber Singers. The Harrison Chamber is the most elite auditioned vocal ensemble at Harrison High School, comprised of primarily upperclassmen who have dedicated their time, passion, and voices to the choral arts. The ensemble has consistently earned superior ratings at GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluation, and is frequently invited to perform at festivals and invitationals across Georgia and the Southeast. Members of this ensemble participate in District Honor Chorus, All State Chorus, GHSA Literary Meet, and the Georgia Governor’s Honors Program. This ensemble was recently selected as the premiere invited ensemble at the Kennesaw State University Choral Invitational in the fall of 2020. Super flumina babylonis...........................................................................Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Didn’t My Lord Deliver.........................................................................................................arr. Makaroff Dieu! qu’il la fait bon regarder..........................................................................................Claude Debussy Cool of the Day.....................................................................................................................arr. Ratledge And So I Go On...................................................................................................................Jake Runestad Precious Lord............................................................................................................................arr. Sevier Seinn O.............................................................................................................................J. David Moore

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N O RT H F O R S Y T H H I G H S C H O O L C A N TA M U S DIRECTOR: GENE SEESE

Cantamus is the premier select treble chorus for students in grades 9-12 at North Forsyth High School. Entry for this chorus is by audition only and highly competitive. It is one of four choirs offered at NFHS. Students selected to this ensemble are frequent participants in Honor and All State Choruses, as well as the Governor’s Honors Program and Solo & Ensemble events. The women of Cantamus are dedicated to performing the most challenging literature for mixed ensembles. They consistently receive Superior ratings & Outstanding in Class Awards at LGPE, regional and national festivals. Cantamus, along with the other choirs at NFHS will present the sixth in a series of our Bi-Annual Masterwork Concert Series on April 26th, 2022 at the new Forsyth County Arts and Learning (FoCAL) Center. We are excited and privileged to perform the American Premiere of Materna Requiem (Requiem for my Mother) by Rebecca Dale. Previous Masterworks have included Faure’s Requiem (2010), Vivaldi’s Gloria (2012), two Georgia Premiere works by Raymond Torres-Santos & Kim André Arnesen and most recently, the Mozart Requiem. Cantamus and all of the Raider Choruses are in demand to perform at various events & venues throughout the greater Atlanta Metro area. Rise Up.……………………………………..........…………………………………………..……………………Jake Runestad Moon Goddess…………………..........…………………………………………..…………………………….Jocelyn Hagen Mrs. Barbara Macko, Guest Pianist

She……………………………….........………………………………………..…………………………..arr. Andrea Ramsey Refuge………………….........…………………………………………………..……………………………Elaine Hagenberg Kim Stocksdale, Cello

Ain’t No Grave Can Hold Me Down….........…………………………….………..........Paul Caldwell & Sean Ivory Joel Unger, Sign Language Interpreter

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VETERANS HIGH SCHOOL C O N C E RT C H O R A L E DIRECTOR: JEREMY WILLIAMS

The Concert Chorale of Veterans High School is a mixed ensemble of advanced singers in grades 9-12 that formed in the fall of 2012. The achievement of these singers is recognized through consistent superior ratings at Large Group Performance Evaluations as well as performing at the GMEA In-Service Conference in January 2016 and March 2021. The Concert Chorale has also achieved top placements and awards at the Georgia Southern Invitational Choral Competition, being named “Grand Champion” in 2019 and 2021 as well as numerous Grand Championships at the Southern Star Music Festival. Individual achievement in this choir is also demonstrated through membership in the District Honor Choir, All-State Choirs, All-State Reading Choir, the UGA Summer Music Institute, and the Governor’s Honors Program. Many of these students are also extremely active in the school’s musical theater and drama programs as well as both concert and marching bands with alumni continuing on to become professional musicians and music educators themselves. Canticum Novum……………………………………………………………………..…………………………….Ivo Antognini Christ the Appletree……………………………………………………...……………………………………Stanford Scriven Gropen……………………………………………………………………………………………………………Gjermund Larsen I Love My Love…………………………………………………………..…………………………………………..Gustav Holst (Simply) The Best……………………………….……………………………Chapman/Knight/Turner/Reid, arr. Anon Come, thou fount of every blessing…………………………………………………………………………..Mack Wilberg

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B E R RY SINGERS

DIRECTOR: PAUL NEAL

The Berry Singers is the premiere choral ensemble at Berry College. Selected by competitive audition, the choir is comprised of some of the most advanced singers at Berry, both music majors and non-music majors. Berry Singers perform a wide variety of musical styles at concerts on campus, including Convocation, Mountain Day, Fall and Spring Concerts, Lessons and Carols, and in the community, throughout the state, and across the country. The Berry Singers tour extensively and serve as vocal ambassadors of Berry College, singing recently on an international concert tour of Prague, Vienna and Salzburg. The choir has performed for schools and churches throughout the Southeast and the Georgia Music Educators Association Convention. From Elements………………………………….........………………….…………….……....………….…..Katerina Gimon Air Fire

Festival Motet (World Premiere)………….…….........…………………………….………….………..Dwayne Milburn Alleluia……………………………………………..........………….……………..……………………………..Fredrick Sixten I Am Loved………………………………………..........…………………………..………………………..Christopher Harris Sing, Sing, Sing……………………………………..........……………………...…….Louis Prima, arr. Darmon Meader

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V O I C E S O F T H E VA L L E Y C H I L D R E N ’ S C H O RU S S O L A V O C E DIRECTORS: DR. MICHELLE FOLTA & MS. OLIVIA FORTSON

Founded in 2007, the Voices of the Valley Children’s Chorus serves over 70 children from multiple cities, counties, and schools in Georgia and Alabama. Our vision is to inspire young singers to become life-long learners of music through choral experience and community engagement. Many of our singers are home schooled, come from schools that lack music study, or are from schools designated Title I. Voices of the Valley has become a respected arts organization among several in the Chattahoochee Valley, and is frequently sought for artistic projects. Voices of the Valley has collaborated with the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, the Columbus Ballet, the Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus, Columbus State University’s Wind Ensemble, and the City of Columbus. Voices of the Valley has performed internationally, at GMEA, and will perform at the ACDA Southern Region Conference in February 2022. Voices of the Valley has developed a reputation of artistic excellence and professionalism among arts organizations throughout the Chattahoochee Valley and beyond. Commissioned works include “How Can I Keep From Singing” by Mark Patterson, and “Desiderata” by Jonathan Reid. Sola Voce is Voices of the Valley’s advanced ensemble. Awake My Song...............................................................................................................Christopher Fox Zephyr...............................................................................................................................Amy F. Bernon Olivia Fortson, Assistant Conductor

Gamaya...........................................................................................................................Paul John Rudoi Can You Hear.........................................................................................James Papoulis/Francisco Nunez Nairobi Maurice and Cameron Jackson, soloists

Turlutte acadienne montréalaise..............................................................................Marie-Claire Saindon I Dreamed of Rain........................................................................................Jan Garrett, arr. Larry Nickel James Schopen Davis, soloist

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PIEDMONT UNIVERSITY SINGERS

DIRECTOR: WALLACE HINSON

The Piedmont University Singers is the premier touring ensemble of the Piedmont University Conservatory of Music and has performed in concert throughout the U.S., Canada, England, and Wales. Under the direction of Dr. Wallace Hinson for the past 28 years, the Piedmont Singers is an auditioned choir consisting of students from a variety of majors and performs a wide range of choral literature from the Renaissance period to the present. The Singers is one of the seven ensembles in the music program, which includes the Piedmont Chorale, Cantabile, Haystack Society Choir, and Wind Ensemble, Conservatory Strings, and Woodwind Ensemble. Laudate Dominum quoniam bonum est…………………..........………………………...…………...Melchior Vulpius Rorate coeli de super…………………………………….............…………………….Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina Hymn to the Eternal Flame…………………………………..........……………………....………………..Stephen Paulus Lexie Partain, soprano

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VA L D O S T A S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y CHAMBER SINGERS DIRECTOR: DR. CLELL E. WRIGHT

Chamber Singers is Valdosta State University’s select choral ensemble. The mixed choir of 24 singers (six on a part), selected by audition, is the primary touring choral ensemble of the university. Their literature represents all stylistic periods as well as newly commissioned compositions. Chamber Singers represents the university at events both on and off campus and gives local and regional tours. Wake Up, My Spirit.....................................................................................................Adolphus Hailstock Peace...............................................................................................................................Keven Siegfried O Lux Beata Trinitas............................................................................................................Ko Matsushita Hear My Prayer, O Lord.....................................................................................................William Purcell Die mit Tränen Säen.............................................................................................Johann Hermann Schein McKay..................................................................................................................................Carol Barnett Still I Rise....................................................................................................................Rosephanye Powell

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Dr. Shannon Jeffreys is Associate Professor and Director of Choral Activities at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia. Her focus is the Southern Chorale, teaching in the undergraduate and graduate conducting and music education curriculums, along with mentoring Southern Gentlemen and Southern Sirens barbershop ensembles. She has led these choirs in three international choral competitions where the choirs won significant awards. In 2016, Southern Chorale won the grand prize in the Laurea Mundi Budapest in both the spiritual and mixed choir categories. Choirs under her direction have also been featured at multiple state conferences and most recently performing on the national conference of the National Association for Music Education and the National Collegiate Choral Organization’s National Conference. Dr. Jeffreys maintains an active schedule as a presenter, adjudicator, lecturer and guest conductor from secondary to collegiate institutions throughout the United States and serves on competition juries in Europe. She serves on the Artistic Committee for Music for All National Choral Festival and recently published in ACDA’s ChorTeach. This summer, Dr. Jeffreys served on the adjudicating panel for the Laurea Mundi Budapest and joined the faculty of Harmony University with the Barbershop Harmony Society. Before coming to Georgia Southern, Jeffreys served as Director of Vocal Studies at Erskine College and Theological Seminary and Director of Vocal Music at Andrew College. She holds degrees in music performance and conducting from Birmingham Southern College, the University of Mississippi, and the University of South Carolina.

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DULUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL G U I TA R E N S E M B L E DIRECTOR: ANTHONY BAGLIO

Duluth Middle School is located in Duluth, Georgia, northeast of Atlanta in Gwinnett County. The school has an enrollment of 1,300 students with over 800 participating in orchestra, chorus, band, or guitar. The guitar program currently has over 220 students enrolled in grades 6-8, under the direction of Anthony Baglio. The Duluth Middle School Guitar Program originated as a general music class in 2008, becoming one of the first middle schools in Gwinnett County to offer a performing guitar ensemble. Year-long guitar ensembles were then established in 2012, and today, guitar is a fully established fine art with six year-long classes and an honors ensemble. In 2014, the DMS Advanced Guitar Ensemble was featured on GCPS TV in the 2014 ArtStage Sounds of the Season program. In 2018 and 2020, the DMS Advanced Guitar Ensemble performed at the GMEA in-service conference. Continuing our mission to expand our presence in the community, the Duluth Advanced Guitar Ensemble as performed several times at Eddie Owens Red Clay Music Foundry, located in the heart of the Duluth Community. The DMS guitar program continues to grow thanks to the addition of guitar programs developing in elementary feeder schools as well as the ongoing support of faculty, staff, and administration of Duluth Middle School. The mission of Duluth Middle School is to inspire all students to achieve academic excellence and to embrace the rigor required to thrive in a global society. Toreador Song………….………………………………………………………….……………………………….Georges Bizet Noche Serena…………………………………………………………………………………………………Mexican Folksong Jasmine Flower……………………………………………………………………………………………..Chinese Traditional DMS Honor Guitar Ensemble Blowin’ in the Wind……………………...............................…………Bob Dylan Korean Folk Song…………...........................……….Tradional, arr. Hartmetz All my Loving………………………….................................………….The Beatles Adagio Cantibile….….………………………………………………………………………………..Ludwig Van Beethoven Let it Be…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...The Beatles Purple Haze………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….Jimi Hendrix 78

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N O RT H G W I N N E T T M I D D L E S C H O O L E I G H T H G R A D E A D VA N C E D G U I T A R E N S E M B L E DIRECTOR: CARYN VOLK

North Gwinnett Middle School is located in Sugar Hill, Georgia, northeast of Atlanta in Gwinnett County. The school has an enrollment of over 2,200 students. The guitar program currently has over 370 students enrolled in grades 6-8, under the direction of Caryn Volk and Jacob Moore. The North Gwinnett Middle School Guitar Program began in 2010 as one of the first middle school guitar performance ensembles. North Gwinnett Middle School Guitar Ensembles have performed at local school and community outreach events. They have been invited to perform in Nashville, TN at Belmont University; in Gatlinburg, TN at the Smoky Mountain Music Festival; at the Reinhardt University Honors Guitar Orchestra and Festival; and previously at the Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2019. The guitar program continues to grow and benefits from parents, teachers, and administrators working together to create success. The mission of North Gwinnett Middle School is to pursue excellence in all areas by providing rigorous academics, developing leadership, fostering creativity, and empowering students with the skills to succeed in an ever-changing society through a partnership between students, parents, faculty, and staff.

Argentine Tango...........................................................................................................Julio Cesar Sander Calypso....................................................................................................................Traditional Jamaican The Ghosts of the Mountains......................................................................................................Leo Welch Revolutionary Tea................................................................................................................arr. Bill Swick Moonlight in Vermont.........................................................................................................Karl Suessdorf Anglaise..............................................................................................................................arr. Bill Swick Trio No. 5.....................................................................................................................Ferdinando Carulli Winds in the Morning...........................................................................................................arr. Bill Swick Guitar Trio....................................................................................................................Johann Mattheson Mvt 2 – Allegro

Saudade Do Brasil...............................................................................................................Philippe Ferre

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N O RT H W E S T E R N M I D D L E S C H O O L O RC H E S T R A

DIRECTOR: EVELYN CHAMPION

Located in the historic Crabapple community in the northwestern corner of Fulton County, Northwestern Middle School (NMS) was established in 1996. It was named for Northwestern Elementary School, which served area students from 1933 until its closing in 1992. The newest Northwestern opened with a sense of tradition as well as a vision toward the future. The school serves sixth, seventh, and eighth graders who live in the communities of Roswell, Alpharetta, and Milton. Northwestern has a student body of approximately 1300 and is led by Principal Joel Peterson. Students from NMS go on to Milton High School and Cambridge High School. The Northwestern Orchestra has had a tradition of excellence since 1996, earning superior ratings annually at GMEA LGPE. The Northwestern Orchestra performed at the GMEA In Service Conference in 2009 under the direction of Carolyn Landreau and is a 2017 recipient of the Georgia Music Educators Association Exemplary Performance Award. Northwestern Blues...............................................................................................................Seth Gamba Wildcat Country....................................................................................................Jeremy Woolstenhulme Fulton Funk...........................................................................................................................Charles Laux Athens Homecoming................................................................................................................Tim Aucoin Georgia On My Mind.....................................Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell, arr. Martin Norgaard

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G R A D E O RC H E S T R A DIRECTOR: JAMES BARKET

Orchestras from Webb Bridge Middle School have performed at the ASTA National Orchestra Festival, the Georgia Music Educators Association’s In-Service Conference and routinely receive scores of Superior at GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluations and Solo & Ensemble Performance Evaluations. WBMS opened in 1996 under the direction of Sharon Anderson with around 20 students in the entire orchestra. In three years, Mrs. Anderson brought the number up to 120 and the orchestra had already earned a reputation for quality performance and a high level of individual playing. Jennifer Batson directed the orchestras in the 1999-2000 school year, and James Barket became the director in the fall of 2000. Today, the orchestra enrolls nearly 200 students who comprise four separate ensembles: The 6th Grade Orchestra; The 7th Grade Orchestra, The 8th Grade Orchestra, and the Advanced Chamber Ensemble. The Orchestras perform three concerts at WBMS each year as well as concerts at various venues throughout the Southeast. Students from WBMS feed into the Alpharetta High School Orchestra which has performed numerous times at the GMEA In-Service Conference and three times at the Midwest Clinic. Many students from WBMS are accepted into the GMEA All-State Orchestra each year. Petite Overture..................................................................................................................Elliot Del Borgo Shadow Dance...................................................................................................................Richard Meyer Dragon Dances...........................................................................................................Soon Hee Newbold Theme from Canon in D.....................................Johann Pachelbel, arr. John Caponegro and James Barket This arrangement is performed by permission from Kendor Music, Inc.

Gaelic Trilogy....................................................................................................................arr. Jim Palmer Featuring “Fair Haired Mary,” “Neil Gow’s Lament,” and “Strayaway Child.” Conducted by Dr. Charles Laux, Orchestra Director, Alpharetta High School

Medieval Legend.................................................................................................................Michael Story A Fantasy for Orchestra Performed by the WBMS Symphony Orchestra Conducted by Kirk Stroud, Band Director, Webb Bridge Middle School

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WA LTO N H I G H S C H O O L C H A M B E R O RC H E S T R A DIRECTORS: PERRY HOLBROOK & SARA GRIMES

Walton’s Orchestra has 380 students enrolled in six orchestra class and is the largest program in Cobb County and one of the largest in the country. The orchestras have performed at the prestigious, international Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic five times: 2000 (string orchestra), 2005 (string orchestra), 2009 (first high school chamber music performance), 2012 (symphony orchestra), 2016 (chamber music). The Orchestra was accepted in 2020 and 2021 as well as a chamber orchestra. In 2014 and 2015, the orchestra program won the National Championship in the Mark of Excellence competition and was a Commended Winner in 2020. The Walton Chamber Orchestra has been invited to perform at the national ASTA conference three times (2009, 2012, 2018). In 2016, the Walton Orchestra Program performed at the state music conference for a record-breaking ninth time. The Walton orchestras have completed six European tours (2000, 2004, 2007, 2000, 2015, 2017) Spanish Dance............................................................................................................Dmitri Shostakovich Music for the Renaissance Faire...................................................................................Ed. J. Cameron Law I. Les Quatre Branles II. Schiarazula Marazula

Someday..........................................................................................................................Perry Holbrook Starburst....................................................................................................................Jessie Montgomery Primrose Hill........................................................................................................................Alan Lee Silva Invicta........................................................................................................................Soon Hee Newbold Serenade for Strings in E Major, Op. 22.............................................................................Antonin Dvořák V. Finale: Allegro vivace

A Boy and a Girl....................................................................................................................Eric Whitacre Fiddle Fury..................................................................................................................Kathryn Griesinger Milonga del Angel...........................................................................................Astor Piazzola/Jim Palmer Visions and Miracles............................................................................................Christopher Theofanidas I. Les Quatre Branles

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M I LTO N H I G H S C H O O L C H A M B E R O RC H E S T R A DIRECTOR: ANDREW CUMMINGS

Milton Orchestras are part of the vibrant performing arts community at Milton High School in Fulton County, Georgia. The program consists of three ensemble classes: Concert Orchestra, Sinfonia, and Chamber Orchestra. Additionally, students meet throughout the year to participate in various extracurricular ensembles, which have included Strolling Strings, Pit Orchestra, Symphony Orchestra, and chamber ensembles for special events and community outreach. Milton orchestras have performed at the ASTA National Orchestra Festival, Smoky Mountain Music Festival, and Georgia State University Orchestra Festival. Chamber Orchestra is the highest level string ensemble at MHS. This group consistently earns superior ratings at LGPE and includes individual members of All State Orchestra, ASYO, ESYO, and GYSO as well as invitees to Brevard, Tanglewood, and Governor’s Honors Program. Milton Orchestra also celebrates student accomplishments outside of music, including past Valedictorians, a Congressional Gold Medal Award recipient, National Merit finalists, varsity athletes, and HOSA and Science Fair state finalists. One of the goals of Milton Orchestra is to encourage well-rounded students who, through orchestral studies, develop both a lifelong appreciation of music and skills that will help them to excel in their chosen fields. Four Novelletten, Op. 52………………...….....….....….....….....….....….....…......…....Samuel Coleridge-Taylor IV. Allegro molto

Romanian Folk Dances………..….....….....….....….....….....…...…………....…..Béla Bartók, arr. Arthur Willner I. Jocul cu bâtă from Mezőszabad II. Brâul from Egres III. Pe loc from Egres IV. Buciumeana from Bisztra V. Poarga Românească from Belényes VI. Mărunțel from Belényes VII. Mărunțel from Nyagra

Danielle Najarian, Violin Soloist

breathe…………………………………..….....….....….....….....….....….....….....….....….....…...……..Katahj Copley Version World Premiere

High Resolution…………………………..….....….....….....….....….....….....….....….....…......…......Jennifer Bellor Version World Premiere Anoushka Scaria, Harp Evan Smallwood, Jazz Piano

Little Suite for String Orchestra, Op. 1…...….....….....….....….....….....….....….....….....…........….Carl Nielsen III. Finale

Strange Humors for strings and djembe……..….....….....….....….....….....….....….....….....….....John Mackey Collin Shen, Djembe

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DULUTH HIGH SCHOOL C H A M B E R O RC H E S T R A DIRECTORS: SHAWN MORTON & PETER LEMONDS

Duluth High School is located in the heart of Old Town Duluth thirty minutes northeast of Atlanta, Georgia. The Chamber Orchestra placed as the top public school orchestra in the country in the 2005 National Orchestra Festival at the American String Teacher’s Association Conference in Reno, Nevada and second runner up in the 2007 NOF in Detroit, Michigan. The Chamber Orchestra was selected to perform at the 2007 Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois. In addition, in 2009, they performed at the American String Teacher’s Association Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, premiering The Green Anthem by Liebermann. In March 2010, the Chamber Orchestra performed at the Festival of the States in Washington D.C. In 2004, 2007, and 2011 the Chamber Orchestra was selected to perform at the GMEA In-service Conference in Savannah, Georgia. In addition, in 2013, the Chamber Orchestra placed first in the National Band and Orchestra Festival at Lincoln Center where they performed at Avery Fisher Hall. In 2014, the Chamber Orchestra was selected to perform at the Midwest Clinic again, and in 2018, the Chamber Orchestra performed at the National ASTA Conference as a demonstration group for both Dr. Mark Laycock and Dr. Bill Jones. In 2019, the Chamber Orchestra performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington DC. Duluth Orchestra students are well represented in local youth orchestras and in All-State Orchestra. In 2013, the Duluth High School Orchestra Program was awarded the Exemplary Performance Award from GMEA. Each year, the orchestra marches in the Duluth Fall Festival parade as one of the only marching orchestras in America. Suite Concertante...................................................................................................................Alfred Reed I. Prelude and Fugue

“Wir Eilen mit schwachen” from Cantata No. 78..............................................JS Bach, arr. Peter Lemonds Melodia in a minor.............................................................................................................Astor Piazzolla Two Movements for Strings from the Southern Air.............................................................Koh-ichi Hattori II. Moderato Espressivo

Lullaby..........................................................................................................................George Gershwin Danzas de Panama.......................................................................................................William Grant Still IV. Cumbia y Congo

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Internationally renowned faculty Dynamic College of the Arts environment CSU RiverPark location combining the best of urban and campus living World-class facilities

ColumbusState.edu/Music (706) 649-7225

MADE FOR DISCOVERY

Piedmont music majors and performers study and rehearse in a sparkling new 45,000-square-foot Conservatory of Music. The $10.1 million facility is equipped with 27 Steinway pianos and further elevates Piedmont’s long-standing and prestigious music program. More than 200 students—about 15 percent of Piedmont’s undergraduate population—participate in music academic programs, ensembles, and performances. More about Piedmont University’s Music Program: · All-Steinway School · 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio · International guest artists and masterclasses · Awards $12 million in scholarships annually, including music awards

MUSIC FACULTY

JERI-MAE WALLACE JAMES F. G. ASTOLFI HINSON MELLICHAMP Director of Director of Choral University Piano Studies Activities; Director, President, Conservatory of Organ Music

ANDREA M. PRICE Director of Vocal Studies

For more information, visit piedmont.edu/fa 2022 IN-SERVICE CONFERENCE 88

KAREN SIGERS Music Theory

HEATHER STRACHAN Director of Strings

ANAND SUKUMARAN Music Education, Director of Bands

DIANASUE WALTON Director of Woodwinds