2024 GMEA Conference Program

Music Mastery thru Gamification!

Imagine students having fun building rapid response to music theory concepts to read, understand, and perform better. Whether it’s our 24 scaffolded chapters of gamified Lessons and Drills, or our dynamic games that reinforce learned concepts, students stay engaged while building musicianship and self-confidence. And for teachers, results are at your finger-tips. NEW this year is the Breezin’ Thru Fingerings game – for beginning & intermediate instrumentalists. Accessed online, any device, curriculum aligned Gr. 4-12.

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THURSDAY FRIDAY

10:00 AM | ATRIUM

Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony

AYWS Saxophone Quartet

Director: Dr. Scott Stewart

1:15 PM | THEATRE LOBBY

Hightower Trail Middle School

Cello Ensemble

Directors: Michael Tompkins & Paul O’Keefe

1:45 PM | OPENING OF EXHIBITS

Parris Island Marine Band Brass Quintet

3:45 PM | THEATRE LOBBY Riverwatch Middle School

Horn Choir

Directors: Hunter McGee, Katie Larkin & Achim Reus

6:45 PM | THEATRE LOBBY Johns Creek High School

Flute Choir

Directors: Kellie Henry & Bryan Daniels

8:00 PM | THEATRE LOBBY

Georgia Southern University

Avanté Brass Quintet

Director: Dr. Stephanie Mason

8:30 AM | THEATRE LOBBY

Southwest DeKalb High School

Trombone Ensemble

Director: James O. Seda

11:00 AM | ATRIUM

Jefferson, Jackson County & Madison County High Schools

Northeast Georgia Saxophone Quartet

Directors: Nicholas Golding, William Kilgore & Dr. Donnie Allen

11:00 AM | THEATRE LOBBY

Beacon Hill Middle School

Flute Honor Choir

Director: Christine Kraemer

1:45 PM | THEATRE LOBBY

Cass High School Horn Quartet

Directors: Sam Iddings & Alex Shive

3:00 PM | ATRIUM

Jefferson High School

Women’s Ensemble

Director: Savannah Cenicola

3:15 PM | ATRIUM

Gorgia Spirit Barbership

Youth Chorus

Director: Dr. Kimberly Waters

4:15 PM | THEATRE LOBBY

Atlanta Festival Academy

Atlanta Festival Virtuosi

Director: William Pu

7:30 PM | THEATRE LOBBY

North Cobb High School

Trombone Quintet

Directors: David Wiebers & Scott Pannell

SATURDAY

8:45 AM | THEATRE LOBBY

Denmark High School

Brass Ensemble

Director: Kayla Poor

10:00 AM | ATRIUM

Atlanta Steel Collective

Director: Claire Kenney

11:00 AM | THEATRE LOBBY

PERFORMANCES VENUES LOBBY

Columbus State University Schwob

School of Music

Schwob Saxophone Ensemble

Director: Dr. Joe Girard

BAPTIST ATHENS

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

DR. TIM LAUTZENHEISER

Tim Lautzenheiser began his teaching career at Northern Michigan University. He then moved to the University of Missouri, and from there to New Mexico State University. During that time, Tim developed highly acclaimed groups in both instrumental and vocal music.

Following his tenure in the college band directing world, he spent three years with McCormick’s Enterprises working as Executive Director of Bands of America. In 1981, Tim created Attitude Concepts for Today, Inc., an organization designed to manage the many requests for teacher in-service workshops, student leadership seminars, and convention speaking engagements focusing on the area of effective leadership training. After thirtyplus years of clinic presentations, some three million students have experienced one of his popular sessions.

Tim presently serves as Senior Vice President of Education for Conn-Selmer, Inc. He is a nationally recognized voice touting the importance of arts education for every child.

His books, produced by G.I.A. Publications, Inc., continue to be bestsellers in the educational community. He is also co-author of popular band method, Essential Elements, as well as the Senior Educational Consultant for Hal Leonard, Inc. Tim is also the Senior Educational Advisor for Music for All, and NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants).

PERFORMER

ROSWELL HIGH SCHOOL UNITED SOUND

PERFORMER

TIMOTHY MILLER

MOREHOUSE COLLEGE/ATLANTA BRAVES DIRECTOR | SARA WHITE

PERFORMER

ATLANTA DRUM ACADEMY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | JAMES RILES III

Sharon Coheley Lauran Hunt

Raymond Castleberry

Jay Champion

Lee Collins

Kim Eason

Johnny Edwards

Angela Glore Frady

Letha Hankins

Trent Henderson

Carla Henry

Perry Holbrook

Chuck Jindrich

Cary Johnson

J. Scott Jones

Bob Loehr

Heidi A. Long

Erik Mason

Natalie Mattson

Sean McBride

Shelley Patrick

Alisha T. Powell

Michele Sampson

Christian Smith

Romona Smith

David Starnes

Raymond Thomas

Janet Wooten

Douglas Povie - 32 Years

Jamie Price - 30 Years

Melanie M. Roper - 39 Years

Sonia Elizabeth Squires - 30 Years

F. Argean Vokes - 31 Years

Belinda I. Wansley - 33 Years

Sara White - 27 Years

Thank you to all of these veteran

Thank you to all of these veteran music educators for your many music educators for your many years of service and commitment years of service and commitment to Georgia’s students! to Georgia’s students!

Atlanta Music Project Atlanta Music Project

HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE

Gavin

Apalachee

Brookwood High School

Tremblay

North Paulding High School

Kuhlken

Ola High School

Cedar

Chamblee High School

Lerregui-Perez

VanOrmer Peachtree Ridge High School

Pham

Stepanskyi Pickens High School

Padgett

Pope High School

Prince Avenue Christian School

Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts

Jakobi Gerideau

Rockdale County High School

Alton Ellis John Williams

Roswell High School

Leona Bartolomei

Roberto Campos-Guzman

Shylaja Garton

Ashley Pachecano

Rei Pavlovich

Collin Pierce

Screven County High School

Se’an Jenkins

South Effingham High School

Bennett Fraelle

St. Pius X Catholic High School

Lauren Smith

Stone Mountain High School

Anjul Hunter

Strong Rock Christian School

Grace Barber

Veterans High School Lore Thomas

Walnut Grove High School Hayden Crescionie

Walton High School

Joanna Lee

Markey

Warner Robins High School

Gwyer Lillie

West Forsyth High School

Caroline Williamson

Woodland High SchoolCartersville

Cathy Aung

Sarah Fears

Olivia Mackiewicz

Woodstock High School

Caroline Powell

2024 GMEA LEADERSHIP SYMPOSIUM

PARTICIPANTS

District 1

Merritt Graves – Savannah Country Day School

Kristen Watts – Effingham County MS

District 2

Shiloh Brooks – Crisp County MS

Deondria West – Crisp County MS

District 3

Katie Buckley – Blanchard Elementary School

Andrew Markel – Mathews Elementary School

District 4

Keyandra Berry – Stone Mountain HS

Faith Parker – Clements MS

District 5

Laney Hudson – Ridgeview Charter MS

Kristen Passmore – River Trail MS

Gabriella Paul-Nally – Taylor Road MS

Victoria Shrote – Taylor Road MS

District 6

Kelsey Armstrong – Blake Bass MS

Sam Chase – Morrow MS

Courtney Hulsey – Woodland MS

District 7

Mary Kathryn Bass – East Paulding MS

Emma Eddleman – Lena Mae Moses MS

Courtney Neidhardt – Central MS

Ruthie Phillips – Central HS

District 8

Noah Jackson – Brantley County HS

Emily-Anne Nguyen – Hahira MS

Zach Williams – Ware County MS

District 9

Patrick Collins – Liberty MS

Ryan LeQuier – Mill Creek MS

District 10

H. Rutledge Boykin – Greenbrier HS

District 11

Grayson Mullis – Veterans HS

District 12

Nicholas Johnson – McClure MS

Luke Roberson – Dickerson MS

District 13

Rebecca Baglio – Crews MS

Michael Ball – Duluth HS

Taylor Hall – Osborne MS

Leah Prescott – Duluth HS

District 14

Jacob Weinstein – Habersham Central HS

Nathan Witte – Gainesville MS West

GMEA TECH TOWN 2024

COMPOSITION COMPETITION RECITAL

FRIDAY, JANUARY 26, 2024

7:30 PM • OCONEE RIVER ROOM

An English Folk Song ......................................................

Wind Quintet

South Forsyth High School

Noah Rogge

Director: Reggie Humphrey

Carcinoma ..............................................................

Flute, Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Bassoon, and Percussion

Gwinnett School of Math, Science and Technology

Parv Mahajan

Director: Dr. Matt Haynor

Daybreak .............................................................

Brass Choir

Decatur High School

Spencer Mullen

Director: Ira Jenkins

Elegy for String Octet .......................................................

Atlanta International School

3 Violins, 2 Violas, 2 Celli, 1 Bass

Nathan Bine

Director: Dina Rosas

Evening Waltz ............................................................ Shealyn Kite

Violin Duet

Home School

Director: Michael Giel

July .....................................................................

Solo Piano

Augusta University

Rose Kelley

Director: Dr. Martin David Jones

L’Éternité .................................................................

Harrison High School

8 Part Women’s Choir, Unaccompanied

Bryce Taneri

Director: Megan Schuitema

Missing Hamburger ....................................................... Van Saltysiak

Percussion Sextet

Duluth High School

Musikalisches Duett für Soloklarinette und Klavier ...........................

Director: Leah Prescott

Samuel Barrow

Savannah Arts Academy

Solo Clarinet with Piano Accompaniment

Director: Tyler Moore

Nebula Eclipse ............................................................

Solo Piano

The Galloway School

Elias Kremer

Director: Nathan Medley

Remembrance ............................................................. Colin Magill

Solo Piano

Lambert High School

Director: Elizabeth Alvarez

Snowfall ..............................................................

Brass Choir

Decatur High School

Stellarum ..............................................................

String Octet – 2 Violins, 2 Violas, 3 Cellos, 1 Bass

Spencer Wilson

Director: Ira Jenkins

Thomas Jenkins

North Gwinnett High School

String Moods .

Bay Creek Middle School

String Octet

Director: Greg Gibson

Mason Ferguson

Director: Whitney Duncan

Ultima Boa Noite .........................................................

Solo Piano

Decatur High School

Wrath & Whimsy .....................................................

Octet for Winds and Brass

Aadi Shrikant

Director: Ira Jenkins

Brody McLaughlin

Augusta University

Director: Dr. Martin David Jones

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• Meet Professors and Current

• Participate in Ensemble Rehearsals

• Information Session for Parents

• Group Performance Sessions

• Campus Tour

The Department of Music at Valdosta State University is a fully accredited member of the National Association of Schools of Music, with a faculty of 32 artist teachers and over 150 music majors and minors. The

50 YEARS

Established in 1974, the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra is celebrating its 50th season!

The Orchestra, composed of the region's most talented student musicians, will share its craft during three public performances in Symphony Hall. This season the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra is under the musical direction of William R. Langley with support from ASO musicians and guest artists.

Learn more about the ASYO at aso.org/asyo

ASYO ALUMNI SURVEY

Please scan the QR code (left) and complete our brief survey to be included in the 50th Anniversary Season celebration and future communication.

To learn more about ASO Education Programs please visit ASO.ORG

UPCOMING ACTIVITIES

JAN 26 | 8:45pm

GMEA IN-SERVICE CONCERT

Classics Center Athens, GA

JAN 27 | 10am - 1pm

OPEN REHEARSAL

UGA Band Room Athens, GA

Open to the public

MAR 10 | 6pm

CRESCENDO CONCERT

Atlanta Symphony Hall

SAVE THE DATE

MAY 11 | 2pm

FINALE CONCERT & ALUMNI HOMECOMING

Atlanta Symphony Hall

SCHEDULE CONFERENCE

REGISTRATION EXHIBIT HALL

THURSDAY | 1.25.2024

9:00AM-5:30PM

FRIDAY | 1.26.2024

8:30AM-5:30PM

THURSDAY | 1.25.2024 2:00PM-5:30PM

FRIDAY | 1.26.2024

8:30AM-5:30PM

SATURDAY | 1.27.2024

8:30AM-11:30AM

EXHIBITORS

FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF THIS YEAR’S EXHIBITORS PLEASE VISIT THE LINK BELOW

TRANSFORMING LIVES

FRIDAY JANUARY 26 11:15AM

THE ATRIUM

RESEARCH POSTER SESSION

ANALYZING SIGHT-SINGING BEHAVIORS USING AN EYE TRACKER

Rebecca L. Atkins and Benjamin Brown

THE CHOIRS AND CHORISTERS OF AN 18TH C. MEXICO CITY GIRLS’ SCHOOL

Sarah Frook Gallo

CHORAL SETTINGS OF WENDELL BERRY’S POETRY: AN ANNOTATED SURVEY

Matt Taylor

CONSIDERING CARE: NEL NODDINGS’ (1928-2022) CONTRIBUTIONS TO APPROACHING DIVISIVE ISSUES IN CHORAL MUSIC

Patrick K. Freer

CULTIVATING CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE MUSIC TEACHERS: A STUDY OF MUSIC TEACHER IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT

Alison Farley, Kristen Lynch, Molly Blair, Levi Dean

DALCROZE EURHYTHMICS: ORIGINS, DEVELOPMENTS, AND CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE CHORAL PROGRAM

LeAnna Iddings

THE EFFECTS OF PEER-ASSISTED LEARNING ON RHYTHMIC AND MELODIC SIGHT-READING IN A MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORUS

Dr. Marie Graham

EXPLORING CURRENT CONVERSATIONS: A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF MUSIC TEACHER PEDAGOGY IN MUSIC EDUCATORS JOURNAL

Terrance Cook-Green

EXAMINING EARLY CAREER BAND DIRECTORS’ INSTRUCTIONAL FEEDBACK ON NON-PRIMARY INSTRUMENTS: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Noelle Imel Hutcheson

INCORPORATING NATIVE MUSIC AND INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS IN THE KENYAN MUSIC CURRICULUM

Winnie Mbur

THE INFLUENCE OF A KOREAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHER ONLINE COMMUNITY, INDISCHOOL, ON THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

TaeYoung Teo Kwon

MUSIC TEACHER PREPARATION FOR INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS: SURVEY OF MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATORS

Michael Cater, PhD

THE RISE AND FALL OF GROUP PIANO: COULD PIANO CLASSES RETURN TO US PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

Emily Eldridge

SOCIAL JUSTICE: FROM CALL TO RESEARCH TO PRESENTATION AT GMEA

Anhvu Tran

STUDENT AND ALUMNI PERSPECTIVES OF AN ONLINE MASTER OF MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM

Amalia Allan, PhD and David Perry, PhD

SYMBOLIC CLASSROOM INFLUENCES ON THE FUTURE MUSIC EDUCATOR AT THE LATE SECONDARY LEVEL; LITERATURE REVIEW

Kimberly S Maugans, Ed. S

TEACHING AND PERFORMING THE MUSIC OF CHEN YI

Dr. Isaac Brinberg

TEACHING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: REAL RESOURCES FOR IMPROVED INSTRUCTION

Lexi Brookshire and Dr. Alyssa Grey

THIS IS YOUR BRAIN ON IMPROVISATION: NEURAL SIGNATURES OF THE FLOW STATE

Martin Norgaard

SCHEDULE

THURSDAY•SCHEDULE

Band • 1/25/24 • 1:30 PM • Athena G/H

Dare I Start Students on the (French) Horn? Absolutely!

CLINICIAN: Dr. Jean Martin-Williams - University of Georgia

PRESIDER: Jacob Weinstein - Habersham Central HS

HOST: Donny Allen - Madison County High School

This clinic provides a practical guide to the benefits of starting beginning band students on horn instead of switching to horn after starting on other instruments first.

Band • 1/25/24 • 1:30 PM • Athena A/B

The Business of Band: Branding Your Performing Arts Organization

CLINICIAN: Lynel Goodwin - Jonesboro High School

PRESIDER: Isaiah Bell - Clayton County Public Schools

HOST: Sam Chase - Morrow Middle School

So many Directors allow the business side of band to go untapped. In doing so, they leave opportunities and countless resources on the table. Learn to take advantage of positive business practices to maximize the experience of your young musicians within your program.

Choral • 1/25/24 • 1:30 PM • Athena F

Unison is for Everyone!

CLINICIAN: Kevin Moore - Pepperell Middle School

PRESIDER: Jessica Kennedy - Model High School

HOST: Kayla Bowman - Pepperell High School

How often have you wondered what pieces you should start with at the beginning of a new school year? How many of them are unison? This session will highlight quality unison choral pieces designed for all ages. Be prepared to have fun in this interactive session!

Choral • 1/25/24 • 1:30 PM • Athena I/J

Great Listeners Make Great Singers: Developing Aural Skills in the Choral Rehearsal

CLINICIAN: Dr. Jared Register - Savannah Arts Academy for Visual and Performing Arts

PRESIDER: Emily Calhoun - St. Andrew’s School

HOST: Emily Graham - Islands High School

One fundamental aspect of a healthy choral rehearsal is the students’ active demonstration of their knowledge and skills. This session focuses on empowering teachers with practical tools not only designed to better their students’ musical ears, but with the twin goal of fostering organized classroom management.

Elementary • 1/25/24 • 1:30 PM • Olympia

Create and Play with Easy to Make Manipulatives

CLINICIAN: Barbara Schenck - MusicPlay, Themes & Variations

PRESIDER: Faye Boyer - Lake Joy Primary School

HOST: Anita Clay Moody - Sherwood Acres Elementary School

Children need manipulatives and tactile objects in learning, creating, and making music. Don’t spend hundreds of dollars or hundreds of hours creating manipulatives. Clinician Denise Gagne will share manipulatives to help your students create, perform, respond and connect - and learn concepts! Save time and your money with easy to make manipulatives.

Elementary • 1/25/24 • 1:30 PM • Parthenon

Sing, Create, and Move with Stories for K-2

CLINICIAN: David DeStefano - Crabapple Crossing Elementary School

PRESIDER: Christina Hart - Poole’s Mill Elementary School

HOST: Brittany Swann - Blue Ridge Elementary School

Stories inspire singing. Stories inspire imagination. Stories inspire movement. Stories inspire creativity. This session will explore three of the presenter’s favorite stories that form the inspiration for singing, improvisation and creative movement.

General Interest • 1/25/24 • 1:30 PM • Athena E

Creating a Landscape of Great Communication with the Students

CLINICIAN: Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser - Conn-Selmer/Hal Leonard

PRESIDER: Courtney Neidhardt - Central Middle School

HOST: Riley Mitchell - Central High School

The key to any outstanding program is the development of trusted relationships with those who are impacted by the music culture. Communication is the fuel that feeds those relationships. We must be proactive in our communication to constantly nurture those who are part of the landscape of excellence.

Technology • 1/25/24 • 1:30 PM • Athena C

Becoming a Spreadsheet Superhero: Unleashing the Power of Excel and Jotform

CLINICIAN: Nathan Schreer - Northside United Methodist Church

PRESIDER/HOST: David Cain - University of Georgia

Designed for all skill levels, this hands-on session will dive deep into the powerful combination of Excel and Jotform. Attendees will leave with ready-to-implement materials and resources for independent learning. See how technology and a sprinkle of Excel wizardry can get your focus back on what’s really important: teaching!

Technology • 1/25/24 • 1:30 PM • Athena D

Let’s Hit The Easy Button

CLINICIAN: Peggy Rakas - MakeMusic, Inc.

PRESIDER/HOST: David Dover - North Gwinnett Middle School

Discover all that is new in MakeMusic Cloud and how your colleagues have found innovative and creative ways to use MakeMusic Cloud with their students and get the most out of their subscriptions. We encourage those in attendance to share their favorite use of MakeMusic Cloud for all to benefit.

Band • 1/25/24 • 1:30 PM • Oconee River

Collins Hill High School Percussion Ensemble

DIRECTOR: Jami’ Fennell

PRESIDER: Tracy Wright - Ringgold High School

HOST: Nick Tucker - West Forsyth High School

Orchestra • 1/25/24 • 1:30 PM • Theatre

North Gwinnett Middle School 8th Grade Orchestra

DIRECTORS: Amy Clement and Sarah Ball

PRESIDER: David DuBose - Gwinnett County Schools

HOST: Carl Rieke - Osborne Middle School -

CNAfME, General Interest • 1/25/24 • 2:45 PM • Athena F

Building Connections in the Music Classroom

CLINICIAN: Christy Todd - Georgia Department of Education, 2024 Teacher of the Year

PRESIDER: Keyandra Berry - Stone Mountain High School

HOST: Kristen Watts - Effingham County Middle School

Looking to build connections that benefit students, colleagues, and community stakeholders? Join the 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year and Music Educator, Christy Todd, as she shares her teaching journey founded in partnership development. Learn strategies for building connections that can broaden and deepen the impact of Fine Arts classrooms.

Band • 1/25/24 • 2:45 PM • Athena A/B

Empowering Your Girls To Lead Through Music

CLINICIANS: Dr. Myra K. Rhoden - Fayette County High School - Dr. Zandra Bell-McRoy

PRESIDER: Maria Phillips - Norcross High School

HOST: Lily Isbitts - Georgia State University, Student

This session will provide middle and high school band directors positive and achievable ways to encourage and improve leadership development for the young women in their programs. Directors will explore how to engage, enliven, and empower by increasing confidence levels, improving self-advocacy skills and developing interpersonal skills through music.

Band • 1/25/24 • 2:45 PM • Athena E

Balance: Not Just In Music, But In Your Life

CLINICIAN: Dr. Chandler L. Wilson - Florida State University

PRESIDER: Artis Staton - McEachern High School

HOST: Roy Denton - Monroe Area High School

As middle and high school band directors, we spend so much time with after-school rehearsals and extra-curricular events that we tend not to have the greatest balance between life and work. In this presentation we will discuss some of the best practices on how to leave work at work.

Choral • 1/25/24 • 2:45 PM • Athena I/J

Sight Reading Success: The In’s and Out’s of Daily Practice for Music Literacy

CLINICIAN: Dr. Chantae D. Pittman - Campbell High School

PRESIDER: Johnny Edwards - Newton High School

HOST: Micah Roland - Osborne High School

Sight reading is an essential component of our teaching in the chorus classroom, but can be overwhelming. Where do you start? How do you teach the basic fundamentals? How do you reinforce sight reading in a way that engages our singers? This session aims to show you how to begin teaching sight reading, discover new sight reading resources, learn ways to connect your sight reading to your repertoire, and ultimately how to prepare your students for the sight reading components of auditions and competitions (LGPE).

CNAfME, General Interest • 1/25/24 • 2:45 PM • Athena G/H

The Hiring Process: Best Practices for Resumes, Interviews, and Everything In-Between

CLINICIAN: Catherine Keyser - Forsyth County Schools

HOST: Fine Arts Supervisors

If you are looking for your first job or ready for a change, this session is for you! District music supervisors will share tips for the hiring process: an attention-getting resume, how to prepare for an interview, and be confident in front of the interview team. Bring your resume!

THURSDAY•SCHEDULE

Elementary • 1/25/24 • 2:45 PM • Olympia

Charcuterie: Using Solfege to Decode and Create

CLINICIAN: Brianne Turgeon - Springdale Park Elementary School

PRESIDER: Colleen Kingston - Hope-Hill Elementary School

HOST: Emily Backus - Mary Lin Elementary School

Participants will explore how to use singing and solfege to connect to playing instruments and composing. You’ll find out why Grey Cats Eat Asparagus, how to decode SoLaMi songs, and use cheesy jokes to help your students sing, play and create their own musical ideas!

Elementary • 1/25/24 • 2:45 PM • Parthenon

Strong Foundations: Technology Tools for your Elementary Music Classroom

CLINICIANS: Amy Burns - MusicFirst - Robin Hodson - MusicFirst

PRESIDER: Cindi Hicks - Eastside Elementary School

HOST: Erika Brown - Big Shanty Intermediate School

Explore MusicFirst Elementary, a cloud-based platform containing a user-friendly K-5 music curriculum for teachers of all experience levels. It includes state-of-theart music resources and on-screen teaching and learning tools, allowing for personalization and customization. Lesson activities are based on processes according to NAfME, engaging students by responding, creating, and performing.

Technology • 1/25/24 • 2:45 PM • Athena C

More Time for Artistry with PracticeFirst

CLINICIAN: Robin Hodson - MusicFirst

PRESIDER/HOST: Abigail Jones - University of Georgia

Jump start music making with PracticeFirst! PracticeFirst’s detailed feedback to the player includes rhythm, duration, and tuning. The easy ‘hover over’ interface shows assessment details on any note played. Use the huge and still-growing method book and repertoire library or upload your own music.

Technology • 1/25/24 • 2:45 PM • Athena D

Creating with Canva: Creative Branding and Personalization for the Music Educator!

CLINICIAN: Tim Warren - Rockmart Middle School

PRESIDER/HOST: Leah Prescott - Duluth High School

Do you want your music program to stand out? Do you want to add some uniqueness to your classroom decorations? Are you sick of creating concert posters on Microsoft Word? Join me for an introductory exploration of Canva and learn how to make your program pop!

Orchestra • 1/25/24 • 2:45 PM • Empire Room

Chattahoochee High Chamber Orchestra

DIRECTOR: Lori M Buonamici

CLINICIAN: David Eccles

PRESIDER: Jennie Fabianski - Chattahoochee High School

HOST: Kim Piper - Pearson Middle School

Band • 1/25/24 • 4:00 PM • Athena A/B

Why Audiences Clap: Creating Exciting and Memorable Performances through Creativity, Connection, and Communication

CLINICIAN: Stephen Meyer - Northern Arizona University

PRESIDER: Katie Groves - McClure Health Science High School

HOST: David Roth - Kell High School

What makes a performance memorable and how do we develop performances that have a lasting impact on both the students and our audiences? This session will provide tools through other artistic mediums to create more inspiring, engaging, and memorable performances that go beyond the notes and rhythms on the page.

Band • 1/25/24 • 4:00 PM • Athena E

Programming and Design for Marching Bands and Budgets Large and Small: “The Secret Sauce”

CLINICIANS: Alan Armstrong - Northgate High School - Greg Mangus - GSM Designs

PRESIDER: Chris Sink - Northgate High School

HOST: Kira SInk - Evans Middle School

Two educators with decades of instructional and design/coordination experience in the marching band and drum corps arena will share their process for putting together shows. From 27 member groups to BOA Champion Broken Arrow HS, learn how to utilize high quality design principles with any program and any budget.

Choral • 1/25/24 • 4:00 PM • Athena F

Choral Rehearsals Gone Bad . . . or Good!

CLINICIANS: Dr. Patrick K. Freer - Georgia State University - Dr. Rebecca L Atkins - University of Georgia

PRESIDER: Ashante Griffin - Georgia State University

HOST: Craig Hurley - Spivey Hall Children’s Choir/Ford Elementary School

This session will feature contrasting rehearsals of the same repertoire, one showcasing research-supported choral techniques and the other demonstrating commonly used opposites. The focus areas will be conducting gesture and instructional language, both from the singer’s perspective . . . a great opportunity to reflect on your own teaching-conducting.

Choral • 1/25/24 • 4:00 PM • Athena I/J

Making Them Feel Successful: Engaging Middle School Boys in the Choral Rehearsal

CLINICIAN: Alex Ubiera - Jones Middle School

PRESIDER: Hillary Jones - Jones Middle School

HOST: Rachel Turner - Bay Creek Middle School

Engaging middle school boys is one of the most challenging aspects of teaching for many middle school choral directors. In this interactive session, ideas will be presented on recruiting and engaging middle school boys. Topics will include: vocal warm-ups, repertoire ideas, recruitment strategies, the male voice change, and classroom management techniques.

CNAfME, General Interest • 1/25/24 • 4:00 PM • Athena G/H

Fine Arts Coordinators: Mock Interviews

CLINICIAN: Catherine Keyser (Moderator)

Elementary • 1/25/24 • 4:00 PM • Olympia

I Am Song: New 2-Part Rep for Kids!

CLINICIAN: Andy Beck - Alfred Music

PRESIDER: Becky Alexander - Chattahoochee Elementary School

HOST: Genevieve Simms - Beaver Ridge Elementary School

Don’t miss this “Sing and Learn” session with Andy Beck. See what’s new for 2-part elementary and middle school 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.

Elementary • 1/25/24 • 4:00 PM • Parthenon

Back to Basics: A Post-Pandemic Reboot

CLINICIAN: Kristin M. Pugliese - Shallowford Presbyterian School

PRESIDER: Christina Hart - Poole’s Mill Elementary School

HOST: Vicky Knowles - Compton Elementary School

Whether you’re a seasoned professional looking to refresh your skills or a newcomer eager to build a solid foundation, this workshop is for you. Discover the power of simplicity as Pugliese examines classroom practices and shares ways to strip away complexities so that you can focus on teaching core principles.

Orchestra • 1/25/24 • 4:00 PM • Empire Room

“73 Years to Figure Things Out: Secrets to Efficient Rehearsals that Lead to Artistic Performances.”

CLINICIANS: Catherine R. Hudnall - Metropolitan Youth Symphony of Atlanta & North Gwinnett Middle School

Jim D. Palmer - Allatoona HIgh School and Youth Orchestras of Greater Columbus

PRESIDER: Sam Lowder - Union Grove Middle School

HOST: Noelle Williams - Pinckneyville Middle School

Dr. Cathie Hudnall and Jim Palmer have a combined teaching experience of 73 years in the orchestra classroom. Using a demonstration group, these two pedagogues will share strategies about rehearsals and performances they have learned throughout their careers. Topics include repertoire selection, pacing, and inspiring and motivating students daily.

Technology • 1/25/24 • 4:00 PM • Athena C

Music Theory For Today’s Hip Hop, Pop, and Rock Generation

CLINICIAN: David Thomas - Grayson High School

PRESIDER/HOST: Ally McKoon - University of Georgia

Starting with the legendary TR-808, we will discuss methods for embedding music theory into the music technology classroom. This can often be accomplished without students even knowing they are learning music theory until after you’ve already taught the concepts! Come hear the things your would-be Hip-Hop, Pop, and Rock producers want to know!

Technology • 1/25/24 • 4:00 PM • Athena D

Music Making for All Students

CLINICIAN: Christy Todd - Georgia Department of Education, 2024 Teacher of the Year

PRESIDER/HOST: Janice Yoon - Northbrook Middle School

Join the 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year, Christy Todd, along with her Fayette County colleagues as they highlight music technology resources and teaching strategies they use to increase accessibility and engagement of students with disabilities in fine arts classrooms.

Band • 1/25/24 • 4:00 PM • Oconee River

Westlake High School Jazz Band

DIRECTOR: Cedric V. Young

PRESIDER: Mary McGowan - Floyd Middle School

HOST: Derrick White - Floyd Middle School

THURSDAY•SCHEDULE

Band • 1/25/24 • 4:00 PM • Theatre

North Gwinnett Middle School Symphonic Band

DIRECTORS: Travis Downs & Dr. Kevin Johnson

PRESIDER: Chris Shumick - Milton High School

HOST: Jeremy Stanley - Grayson High School

Choral • 1/25/24 • 7:00 PM • First Baptist Church Athens

Northwestern Middle School 8th Grade Chorus

DIRECTOR: Suzanne Grant

PRESIDER: Evelyn Champion - Dodgen Middle School

HOST: Vanessa Edwards - Autrey Mill Middle School

Elementary • 1/25/24 • 7:00 PM • Athena F

Pace Performers

DIRECTOR: Erin Oxford

PRESIDER: Aaron Johnson - Oakley Elementary School

HOST: Arnessa Woods - Asa G. Hilliard Elementary School

Guitar • 1/25/24 • 7:00 PM • Oconee River

Ola High School Guitar Ensemble

DIRECTOR: Jennifer Bain

PRESIDER/HOST: Caryn Volk - North Gwinnett Middle School

Orchestra • 1/25/24 • 7:00 PM • UGA Chapel

North Atlanta High School Philharmonic Orchestra

DIRECTOR: Stephen Lawrence-Carroll

PRESIDER: Krissi Davis - Midtown High School

HOST: Dr. Sara Womack - Cobb County Schools

Band • 1/25/24 • 7:00 PM • Theatre

Chatthoochee High School Wind Ensemble

DIRECTORS: Nick Garofalo & Matthew Crisman

PRESIDER: Chris Shumick - Milton High School

HOST: Audrey Murphy - East Cobb Middle School

Choral • 1/25/24 • 7:30 PM • First Baptist Church Athens

Denmark High School Chamber Choir

DIRECTOR: Kirk Grizzle

PRESIDER: Chloe Roney - Denmark High School

HOST: Amanda Steinberg - Piney Grove Middle School

Elementary • 1/25/24 • 7:30 PM • Athena F

Sounds of Bryant Orff Ensemble

DIRECTOR: Tiphanie McClenton

PRESIDER: Aaron Johnson - Oakley Elementary School

HOST: Arneesa Woods - Asa G. Hilliard Elementary School

Choral • 1/25/24 • 8:00 PM • First Baptist Church Athens

Allatoona High School Advanced Women’s Chorus

DIRECTOR: Emily Cannon

PRESIDER: Jim Palmer - Allatoona High School

HOST: Ericka Stack - Pickett’s Mill Elementary School

Band • 1/25/24 • 8:15 PM • Theatre

Tara Winds

DIRECTORS: Dr. Andrea Strauss, Michael Kobito, & Stan Kramer

PRESIDER: Chris Shumick Milton High School

HOST: Johnathan Ancell Grayson High School

Choral • 1/25/24 • 8:30 PM • First Baptist Church Athens Rainey McCullers School of the Arts Rainey Singers

DIRECTOR: Matthew White

PRESIDER: Alicia Vinson - Retired

HOST: Brian Walker - Rainey McCullers School of the Arts

Choral • 1/25/24 • 9:00 PM • First Baptist Church Athens Orpheus Men’s Ensemble

DIRECTOR: Drew Bowers

PRESIDER: Laura Martin - Creekland Middle School

HOST: Thomas Chafin - Wheeler High School

CNAfME RECEPETION

Nationally recognized for academic excellence and as an outstanding educational value, Berry College is an independent comprehensive liberal arts college of about 2,200 students and offers an exceptional education that balances closely mentored intellectual exploration, practical learning, character development and creative artistic expression. The 27,000-acre campus — the world’s largest — provides unmatched resources for its students’ professional development.

Berry offers Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Music degrees with concentrations in music performance, music education and music with elective studies in business. Minors include music and musical theatre.

FRIDAY•SCHEDULE

Band • 1/26/24 • 8:45 AM • Athena A/B

Slip & Slide: Proven Techniques to Build Your Trombone Section

CLINICIAN: James E. Thompson, Jr. - Lassiter High School

PRESIDER: Bill Wynn - Heritage High School - Catoosa

HOST: Michael Karantonis - Riverwood High School

This clinic will provide practices and methodologies to improve the quality of the trombonists in your program. The clinic will include warm-up sheets, exercises, and techniques to help your trombones. The session will also provide tactics to use to repair common trombone issues with slide technique and methods.

Band • 1/26/24 • 8:45 AM • Athena E

Balance, Dynamic Alignment, and Intentional Gesture: Expanding Conducting Vocabulary for Better Health

CLINICIANS: Dr. Brittan Braddock - Mercer University - Dr. Rosemary Engelstad - Indiana University of Pennsylvania

PRESIDER: Keila McGuary - Shiloh High School

HOST: Lanae Dickstein - Haynes Bridge Middle School

Conducting is a musical tool that we use in rehearsal every day. This session will explore balance and dynamic alignment in relation to our conducting gestures. We all form habits that create repetitive gestures but can work to achieve a healthy balance through diversified movement practices. Be prepared to move!

Choral • 1/26/24 • 8:45 AM • Athena F

The First Ten Minutes: Reimagining the Role of Warm-Up Activities in the Choral Rehearsal

CLINICIAN: Dr. Alyssa J. Cossey - Coastal Carolina University

PRESIDER: Keyandra Berry - Stone Mountain High School

HOST: Miranda Carlsen - Lee County High School

This interactive session will challenge the traditional role of warm-ups in the choral classroom. In addition to developing singers’ technical skills, participants will explore how to effectively utilize the first ten minutes of rehearsal to build community within the ensemble, foster student leadership, and establish a positive classroom culture.

Choral • 1/26/24 • 8:45 AM • Athena I/J Barbershop Singing Can Build Better Singers!

CLINICIAN: Dr. Kim Watters - Gordon Central High School

PRESIDER: Vicky Latimer - Ashworth Middle School

HOST: Michael Burnaman - Bay Springs Middle School

We will offer a brief overview of Barbershop Singing, how it has evolved over the years and how to plug it into your daily classroom. Includes tag singing, free material from the Barbershop Harmony Society, music educator support from BHS and the various opportunities to receive support for your program.

College • 1/26/24 • 8:45 AM • Grand Hall 1

Don’t Call It a Conducting Workshop: An Open Rehearsal and Interactive Conducting Lab for Instrumental Music Educators

CLINICIAN: Dr. Robert Ambrose - Georgia State University

PRESIDER/HOST: Dr. Josh Byrd - University of West Georgia

The session will begin with an open rehearsal and discussion of John Mackey’s Sheltering Sky by Robert J. Ambrose with members of the Georgia State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble. Topics to be discussed during the rehearsal will include specific rehearsal techniques, pedagogy, and interpretation.

The session will then shift to a conducting lab featuring pre-selected participants and focus on rehearsal technique and conducting gesture. The lab will be highly interactive with instruction guided to all attendees. Audience members will learn as much as those on the podium!

Elementary • 1/26/24 • 8:45 AM • Olympia

Actively Interactive: Approaches to Technology Integration in Elementary Music

CLINICIAN: Melanie Alexander - Hal Leonard

PRESIDER: David DeStefano - Crabapple Crossing Elementary School

HOST: Faye Boyer - Lake Joy Primary School

In this session, participants will experience ways to use technology in the elementary music classroom while maintaining an active classroom environment—singing, moving, performing on instruments, and, most importantly, being playful. We will explore software options accessible on various student devices and individual, smallgroup, and whole-class tech-based activities.

Elementary • 1/26/24 • 8:45 AM • Parthenon

Building Community in Your Music Classroom: Procedures and Practice that Work!

CLINICIANS: Christina Hart - Poole’s Mill Elementary School - Katie McLaughlin - Dave’s Creek Elementary School

PRESIDER: Kristin Leslie - Smyrna Elementary School

HOST: Nikki Peters - Powder Springs Elementary School

This session will cover procedures, organizational methods and activities to help build community in your music classroom from Kindergarten through grade 5. The goal of these procedures and practices is to foster a positive learning environment. Be prepared to take away student approved materials to use in your classrooms tomorrow!

General Interest • 1/26/24 • 8:45 AM • Athena H

State of the Arts

CLINICIAN: Casey Hall - Georgia Department of Education

PRESIDER: Merritt Graves - Savannah Country Day School

HOST: H. Rutledge Boykin - Greenbrier High School

In this session, you will learn about the GaDOE initiatives, free music instructional resources, CCRPI points and access to arts education, The GA Fine Arts Diploma Seal, the new Arts Integration School of Excellence Award, and professional development provided free of charge to school districts and RESA’s.

Guitar • 1/26/24 • 8:45 AM • Ligotti Hall 1

We Got the Blues, But That’s Not Bad!

CLINICIAN: Doug Povie - Pulaski and Largo-Tibet Elementary Schools

PRESIDER/HOST: Jeff Schaefer - Trickum Middle School

Teachers often find beginning guitar to be overwhelming. Explaining music notation, string and fret numbers, chord names and picking and strum patterns, while keeping a class of young students engaged can be a struggle. Teaching this simple blues/rock pattern and then adding variations might be just the solution you need!

Orchestra • 1/26/24 • 8:45 AM • Empire Room

Beginners Can Do MORE: Equity, Agency, and Expression in Beginning Strings

CLINICIANS: Debbie Lyle - Bornoff Foundation for the Advancement of String Education - Felipe Morales-Torres - Bornoff Foundation for the Advancement of String Education

PRESIDER: Ben Rice - Mill Creek Middle School

HOST: Victoria Enloe - Buford MS & HS

Students can play with beauty and insight at any level, but our traditional classroom approach often limits what, when, and how students play. Learn how simple frameworks like finger patterns and string cycle form can unlock exploration, creativity, understanding, independence, and joy for ALL students in your beginning strings classes.

Technology • 1/26/24 • 8:45 AM • Athena C

Sound System Basics for the Music Educator

CLINICIAN: Jody Underwood - Romeo Music

PRESIDER/HOST: Janice Yoon - Northbrook 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!

Technology • 1/26/24 • 8:45 AM • Athena D

Sight Reading Builder and More

CLINICIAN: Peggy Rakas - MakeMusic, Inc.

PRESIDER/HOST: David Dover - North Gwinnett MS

Prioritizing sight-reading in your ensemble leads to students’ increased ability to decode music faster and with more accuracy. Save precious time using the volumes of sight-reading material in MakeMusic Cloud, the new Sight Reading Builder, and the Playlist function to design a sight-reading program that fits your students’ needs.

Band • 1/26/24 • 8:45 AM • Oconee River

Walton High School Percussion Ensemble

DIRECTOR: Scott Brown & Colin Brewer

PRESIDER: John Palmer - Walton High School

HOST: Chris Johns - Walton High School

Band • 1/26/24 • 8:45 AM • Theatre

Parkview High School Wind Ensemble

DIRECTORS Carlos Franco & Mikala Brown

PRESIDER: Chris Shumick - Milton High School

HOST: Lee Newman - Norcross High School

Research • 1/26/24 • 9:15 AM • Ligotti Hall 2

Playing with Pain? Rotator Cuff Injury and Recovery for Conductors and Instrumentalists

CLINICIAN: Patrick K. Freer - Georgia State University

This study reports dual systematic reviews of literature related to shoulder rotator cuff injury and recovery in conductors and instrumentalists. The reviews were of formal and informal professional music resources and related medical literature. Discussion of the findings centers on the musician’s return to movement functionality during and following treatment.

FRIDAY•SCHEDULE

Band • 1/26/24 • 10:00 AM • Athena H

“Ballin’ on a Budget” - Creating the Best Sounds in Your Concert Percussion Section

CLINICIANS: Vincent Tancredi - East Hall High School - Dr. Steven Walker - University of North Georgia - Justin Baker - East Hall High School

PRESIDER: Kyle Bickwit - Dove Creek Middle School

HOST: Brandon Worley - Cherokee High School

Tips and tricks to get the widest variety and most effective sounds from your percussion instruments. This clinic has been developed to showcase ways to create quality and convincing percussion sounds with limited resources and budget.

Band • 1/26/24 • 10:00 AM • Athena E

Creating Transparency in Young Bands: A Panel Discussion with Master Teachers

CLINICIANS: Dr. Robert J. Grogan - Cobb County School District - Travis Downs - Gwinnett County Public Schools - Audrey Murphy - Cobb County Schools

Dr. Andrew Poor - Forsyth County School District - Joe Heiberger - Cobb County Schools

PRESIDER: Abigail Russom - Cass Middle School

HOST: Robert Davidson - Trickum Middle School

This session is a panel discussion with some of Georgia’s finest middle school band educators: Audrey Murphy, Travis Downs, Dr. Andrew Poor, and Joseph Heiberger with Dr. Robert Grogan moderating. The panel will discuss heuristics for creating transparency in young bands.

Choral •

1/26/24 • 10:00 AM •

Athena F

Middle School Choral Music - Reading Session

CLINICIAN: Vanessa Edwards - Autrey Mill Middle School

PRESIDER: Suzanne Grant - Northwestern Middle School

HOST: Jeremiah Robinson - Ridgeview Charter School

Reading Session for Middle School Choral Directors, and even High School Directors with younger choirs. Attendees will leave this session with repertoire ideas for 6th grade, 7th grade treble, 8th grade treble and 8th grade mixed, as well as young high school choirs. Attendees will also leave with an analysis of each piece, including teaching ideas.

Choral • 1/26/24 • 10:00 AM • Athena I/J

Empowering the Music-Makers: Developing Student Musical Ownership in the Choral Ensemble

CLINICIANS: Mason Copeland - Northview High School - Dr. Jennifer Sengin - University of Missouri - Kansas City

PRESIDER: Stanton Usher - Roswell High School

HOST: Thomas Dixon - DMA, University of Georgia

Through repertoire examples, the clinicians will share strategies to teach and empower our choral students to make musical decisions. In this interactive session, the clinicians will model rehearsal techniques that help to transfer the musical ownership to the singer in the ensembles in order to create dynamic and engaging rehearsals.

CNAfME • 1/26/24 • 10:00 AM • Athena G

But I Want Straight 1’s: A Dialogue about the Purpose of Performance Evaluations

CLINICIANS: Velma Page Jenkins - Sandy Creek High School - Adam Brooks - North Atlanta High School

Stephen Lawrence-Carroll - North Atlanta High School - Quinyonia Kearse - Luella High School

PRESIDER: Toni Orsini - Columbus State University

HOST: Annalisa Chang - Clayton State University

This session will provide a practical and common sense approach to preparing students for performance evaluations while examining the difference between competition and evaluation. Teachers will leave with best practices to assure successful experiences at their next performance evaluation. This session will be geared towards all levels of band, chorus, and orchestra.

Elementary • 1/26/24 • 10:00 AM • Olympia

Lessons to Engage Upper Elementary Music Students

CLINICIAN: Becca Davis - Heard Elementary School

PRESIDER: Samuel Holmes - Garden Hills Elementary School

HOST: Victoria Hammond - Blythe Elementary School

Of all the grades in elementary school, fourth and fifth can be the hardest. How do you engage your upper grades elementary music students in fun activities that teach music AND aren’t too little kiddish? We’ll talk about the ways to engage students and some go-to lessons to use.

Elementary • 1/26/24 • 10:00 AM • Parthenon

Singing Games to Learn, Create and Have FUN!

CLINICIAN: Barbara Schenck - MusicPlay, Themes & Variations

PRESIDER: Amie Schaff - Lawrenceville Elementary School

HOST: Heidi Long - Cotton Indian Elementary School

All kids love games! - Singing games get your students singing, moving, creating and learning many musical concepts! - Games from diverse cultures and genres will help to be inclusive for all learners. We’ll have fun reading, writing, improvising and creating because EVERY game teaches many concepts and skills.

General Interest • 1/26/24 • 10:00 AM • Athena A/B

Teaching Music in Title I Schools: Strategies for Success

CLINICIAN: Dr. Robert L. Bryant III - Tennessee State University

PRESIDER: Zach Williams - Ware County Middle School

HOST: Nathan Witte - Gainesville Middle School West

With growing numbers of students and teachers in Title I Schools, more attention must be paid to the challenges and successes of these programs. Bryant will offer proven strategies for building and sustaining high-performing music programs in Title I Schools.

Guitar • 1/26/24 • 10:00 AM • Ligotti Hall 1

How to Teach Guitar - A Curriculum in a Box!

CLINICIAN: Anthony Baglio - Duluth Middle School

PRESIDER/HOST: John Sweat - Howard High School

Bring your guitar and play along from a student’s perspective as we unbox a semester’s worth of guitar class together. We’ll go through a hands-on session, outlining what you should teach in a semester of guitar class and how to continue on if you teach or start a year-long course.

Orchestra • 1/26/24 • 10:00 AM • Empire Room

How to Ace Sight Reading at LGPE: Sight Reading Techniques for Orchestra

CLINICIAN: Dr. Perry Holbrook - Walton High School Orchestra

PRESIDER: Melanie Darby - Clayton State University

HOST: Sergio Rodriguez - Sprayberry High School

Take the mystery out of Sight-Reading. Having a process will help your students feel comfortable approaching new repertoire. Learn what the judge is looking for and how to prepare your students. Change the mindset of your students from one of stress and panic to one of comfort and acceptance.

Research • 1/26/24 • 10:00 AM • Ligotti Hall 2

The Importance of Story in the Experiences and Practices of Public School Music Teachers

CLINICIAN: Dr. Roy Legette - University of Georgia

Rooted in narrative inquiry, this session will explore stories told by music teachers with the aim of providing a lens into their experiences and understanding of the complex world of music teaching.

Technology • 1/26/24 • 10:00 AM • Athena C

Podcasting in Music Education: Perspectives and Pedagogical Approaches

CLINICIAN: Stefani Langol - Berklee College of Music

PRESIDER/HOST: Janice Yoon - Northbrook Middle School

This session will explore the latest research and innovative practices in incorporating podcasting into music instruction, including the potential for enhancing student engagement, promoting creative expression, and fostering collaboration. Attendees will leave with resources and practical ideas for integrating podcasting into their music education practice.

Technology • 1/26/24 • 10:00 AM • Athena D

Digital Music: Dabble In DAWS

CLINICIAN: Dr. Alyssa Grey - Berry College

PRESIDER/HOST: Dr. Stephanie Cash - Berry College

Students want to independently make music and develop their voice. A project-based approach to Digital Music Instruction helps them create meaningful music that meets National Standards. After years of teaching secondary Digital Music courses, Dr. Grey will share projects that can be used in any type of music classroom.

Research • 1/26/24 • 10:30 AM • Ligotti Hall 2

Beliefs of Music Education Faculty on Desireable Traits of Incoming Music Education Majors

CLINICIANS: Keila McGuary - Shiloh High School - Ann Harrington - Florida State University

The purpose of this study was to investigate the beliefs of music education faculty on desirable traits and dispositions of incoming music education majors.

Band • 1/26/24 • 11:15 AM • Athena H

Demystifying Double Reeds: Secrets of the Oboe and Bassoon Explained!

CLINICIANS: Dr. Susan Tomkiewicz - Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University - Dr. Sara Fruehe - Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University

PRESIDER: Sam Chase - Morrow Middle School

HOST: Sean McBride - South Effingham High School

The Schwob School of Music double reed faculty will share tips and offer guidance to empower your oboe and bassoon students. Our session will explore fundamentals and recommended practices through advanced techniques. Reed and instrument selection, common mistakes and misunderstandings, breathing, vibrato, articulations, and more will be discussed.

FRIDAY•SCHEDULE

Band • 1/26/24 • 11:15 AM • Athena E

Building a Chamber Music Curriculum To Transform Section Playing and Empower Individual Musicianship

CLINICIANS: Dr. Joe Girard - Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University - Dr. Anne-Marie Cherry - Schwob School of Music at Columbus State University

PRESIDER: Bill Wynn - Heritage High School

HOST: David Warren - Central-Carroll High School

Chamber music is a powerful vehicle to accelerate student learning, refine musicianship, and cultivate cohesive sections - but where to start? Join us (and our student groups!) to explore strategies and benefits of chamber music including: sparking interest, developing self-guided rehearsal processes, recommended exercises, and repertoire options for every student.

Choral • 1/26/24 • 11:15 AM • Athena F

The Three E’s: Strategies for Engaging, Efficient, and Effective Choral Rehearsals

CLINICIANS: Dr. Craig Hurley - Spivey Hall Children’s Choir & Ford Elementary School - Dr. Michelle Folta - Columbus State University & Voices of the Valley Children’s Choir Dr. Chantae Pittman - Campbell High School - Dr. Jennifer Sengin - University of Missouri - Kansas City - Phillip Streetman - Davidson Fine Arts

Janet Wooten - Richmond Hill High School

PRESIDER: Laura Martin - Creekland Middle School

HOST: Karen Graffius - University of West Georgia

Participate in a model choral rehearsal and experience engaging, efficient, and effective tools & strategies you can use in your rehearsal on Monday. GA-ACDA Board Members will lead participants through warm-ups, sight-reading, introducing new literature, polishing a song for performance, and community building. Don’t miss out on this participatory session!

Choral • 1/26/24 • 11:15 AM • Athena I/J

Chorus & Community: Building Community with Kids Who Are Hurting

CLINICIAN: Allyson Dye - Elbert County Middle School

PRESIDER: Sabrina Robertson - Mountain View High School

HOST: Jesse Gilbert - North Springs High School

Since the pandemic, teachers have noticed a change in their students. Students are more disengaged, quick-tempered, disruptive, and lack social-emotional awareness. How do we address this change? This presentation will provide participants with classroom-tested strategies to teach students how to communicate, regulate selfawareness, and build community.

CNAfME • 1/26/24 • 11:15 AM • Athena G

The Mentorship Continuum: Continuing Growth in Students & Self

CLINICIANS: Will Panter - Western Michigan University - Dr. Mary Land - Western Michigan University

PRESIDER: Brandon Portalatin - Kennesaw State University

HOST: Annalisa Chang - Clayton State University

Explore the intricacies of developing young leaders and the importance of building relationships between seasoned educators and new teachers. Educators have the opportunity to facilitate incredible growth in their students, through large-scale programming and daily reinforcement strategies. See the possibilities for continual development of all music educators through intentional mentorship.

Elementary • 1/26/24 • 11:15 AM • Olympia

Books, Beats and Brilliance

CLINICIAN: Franklin Willis - Peripole

PRESIDER: Cindi Hicks - Eastside Elementary School

HOST: Brittany Swann - Blue Ridge Elementary School

The session will explore how to incorporate children’s books and beats into the elementary music curriculum. Join Mr. Franklin Willis in a workshop that will explore how to incorporate children’s books and beats into the elementary music curriculum, while honoring the brilliance of student musicians.

Elementary • 1/26/24 • 11:15 AM • Parthenon

Artistic Expression through Movement for the General Music Classroom

CLINICIANS: Christopher Ladouceur - Esther Jackson Elementary - Megan Gibson - Brookview Elementary

PRESIDER: David DeStefano - Crabapple Crossing Elementary

HOST: Sherry Puryear - Blakeney Elementary School

Do you struggle getting your students to move? Are you yourself not comfortable creatively moving? Then this session is for you! Come explore a variety of movement activities that will involve all your students. And yes, even your 5th graders through tried-and-true lesson ideas.

General Interest • 1/26/24 • 11:15 AM • Athena A/B

They Belong in the Room and You Belong on the Podium: D.E.I.A. for All

CLINICIANS: Dr. Marcus Morris - Dorman High School / Pivot Point Leadership, LLC - Dr. William Earvin - Conn Selmer Education - Dr. Jack Eaddy - Western Carolina University

PRESIDER: Faith Parker - Clements Middle School

HOST: Adam Brooks - North Atlanta High School

Creating access and inclusion is vital for our band programs and for all of our students. It is also critical for our profession to recognize and support DEIA on the podium as well. Our session takes a dive into how both can be achieved thus creating a thriving program.

General Interest • 1/26/24 • 11:15 AM • Empire Room

Demystifying Social Media & Making it Work For You

CLINICIANS: Jennie Fabianski - Chattahoochee High School - Matt Crisman - Chattahoochee High School

PRESIDER: Shiloh Brooks - Crisp County Middle School

HOST: Kristen Passmore - River Trail Middle School

Are you interested in exploring social media for your program but you are unsure of where to start? In this hands-on session, we will teach you step-by-step use of Tiktok & Instagram, as well as how you can use it to empower your students and program promotion.

Guitar • 1/26/24 • 11:15 AM • Ligotti Hall 1

How to Start a Classical Guitar Ensemble

CLINICIAN: Noah Bullard - Toombs County High School

PRESIDER/HOST: Robert Abdich - North Paulding High School

Attendees will learn the basics of Classical Guitar, and how to train students to perform solo and ensemble repertoire. Topics will include: holding the guitar, rest and free stroke, right hand thumb technique, alternation, tone production, obtaining proper instruments for every budget and preferred method books and ensemble literature.

Research • 1/26/24 • 11:15 AM • Atrium

Research Poster Session

PRESIDER: Dr. Rebecca Atkins - University of Georgia

Technology • 1/26/24 • 11:15 AM • Athena C

Can Music Technology Classes Teach Students How to Code while Making Music?

CLINICIAN: Dr. Jason Freeman - Georgia Tech

PRESIDER/HOST: Heath Jones - McConnell Middle School

Hear our experience developing a curriculum that teaches students coding in music technology classes with music educators in Gwinnett County. Computing has become ingrained in many aspects of the modern music industry, and students benefit from understanding not only how to use technology, but also how it works.

Technology • 1/26/24 • 11:15 AM • Athena D

Energizing Music Education in the Sound Field with Georgia Public Broadcasting

CLINICIAN: Tracey Wiley - Georgia Public Broadcasting

PRESIDER/HOST: Janice Yoon - Northbrook Middle School

Join GPB and PBS Sound Field, a free online music education series that investigates the theory, history, culture, and production behind our favorite genres and songs. Explore pop, classical, rap, jazz, trap, country, and more; along with inquiry-based learning resources including vocabulary, background reading, teaching tips, listening guides, and activities.

Band • 1/26/24 • 11:15 AM • Oconee River

Valdosta High School Jazz Band

DIRECTORS: Andrew Hill & Travis W. Kimber

PRESIDER: Marquell Oates - South Gwinnett High School

HOST: Jeremy Lumpkin - Hillgrove High School

Band • 1/26/24 • 11:15 AM • Theatre

River Trail Middle School Symphonic Band

DIRECTOR: Dr. Jennifer Compton Lambert

PRESIDER: Chris Shumick - Milton High School

HOST: Angela Reynolds - Taylor Road Middle School

General Interest • 1/26/24 • 2:00 PM • Athena-Olympia/Parthenon Lobby

Job Fair

HOSTS: Fine Arts Coordinators

Band • 1/26/24 • 2:00 PM • Athena A/B

Exceptional Musicians: Advocating for an Inclusive Music Program

CLINICIANS: Chloe Washington - SCCPSS - Lisa Snead - Wartburg College

PRESIDER: Marquell Oates - South Gwinnett High School

HOST: Todd Wilson - Elkins Pointe Middle School

This session will provide information about how to include students with special needs in the band room and how teachers with disabilities can better advocate for themselves and their students.

FRIDAY•SCHEDULE

Band • 1/26/24 • 2:00 PM • Athena E

Curiosity Is More Important Than Talent For Jazz Improvisation

CLINICIAN: Harry Watters - Jupiter Instruments/Pecknel Music

PRESIDER: Kelly Dickerson - Northview High School

HOST: Roy Denton - Monroe Area High School

If you’re like most of us, you’ll find it’s often helpful to fill in the easy portions of a crossword puzzle first. The same goes for jazz improvisation. Join us for a step-by-step journey shedding light on the layered process of solo preparation for our students.

Choral • 1/26/24 • 2:00 PM • Athena I/J

Easy Steps to Adding Authentic Movements to African Folk Song Performances

CLINICIANS: Michelle Z. Gibson - University of Florida - Eric Murianki - University of Florida

PRESIDER: Dr. Chantae Pittman - Campbell High School

HOST: Brittny Woods - Marietta High School

Teaching African folk songs promotes musical diversity and community within the ensemble. However, finding the resources to teach and perform this music authentically can be a challenge. During this session, directors will learn accessible tools to engage their students with the cultural contexts of African folk music and dance.

CNAfME • 1/26/24 • 2:00

PM • Athena G

Move That Bus! How to Plan and Execute Memorable Travel Experiences for Your Students

CLINICIAN: Dr. Brandon Meeks - Kennesaw State University

PRESIDER: Hunter Schleis - Kennesaw State University

HOST: Annalisa Chang - Clayton State University

Traveling with students offers experiences they will always remember! Whether it is a simple trip to LGPE or taking a group to Carnegie Hall, these are experiences other disciplines cannot offer. This session is for new teachers and will explore destinations and how to pay for it!

College • 1/26/24 • 2:00 PM • Grand Hall 1

Rehearsal Techniques and Conducting Gestures for the Emerging Choral Music Conductor

CLINICIANS: Dr. Daniel Bara - University of Georgia - Dr. Alison Mann - Walton High School

PRESIDER/HOST: Dr. Josh Byrd - University of West Georgia

The session will begin with a 50-minute presentation on Finding the Choir’s Voice: Techniques and Strategies for Singer Placement Within the Choral Ensemble, followed by a 30-minute open rehearsal. The event will conclude with a 2-hour conducting workshop in which ten GMEA members, selected through application, will serve as conductors. Attendees in the master class choir will receive free copies of the class repertiore: Copland: Zion’s Walls and B. Wells, Arr.: Suliko.

Elementary • 1/26/24 • 2:00 PM • Athena F

7 Strategies for Teaching General Music to Students with Autism

CLINICIAN: Kevin Brawley - Kinetic Development

PRESIDER: Tiphanie McClenton - Bryant Elementary School

HOST: Rosemary Blankson - M. Agnes Jones Elementary School

Are you looking for ideas on how to better engage your students with autism, teach them meaningful musical concepts, and manage unpredictable behaviors in your classrooms? Let’s start by adjusting your mindset and finish with proven songs, plans, manipulatives, and materials you can use IMMEDIATELY. Don’t simply survive - THRIVE.

Elementary • 1/26/24 • 2:00 PM • Olympia

Teach Me About Hip-Hop

CLINICIAN: Franklin Willis - Peripole

PRESIDER: Faye Boyer - Lake Joy Primary School

HOST: Marti Parker - Suwanee Elementary School

The session will cover the historical context of Hip-Hop and offer student relatable lessons. The use of Hip Hop music in the elementary music classroom is becoming more prevalent as music teachers attempt to keep students actively engaged in learning. In this session, Mr. Franklin Willis will provide solutions and ideas on how to utilize Hip-Hop music to enhance student engagement and cultural relevance in the elementary music classroom. The participants will also learn about the historical context in which Hip-Hop was created and how that relates to students today. At the conclusion of the session, teachers will be encouraged to practice the strategies and ideas presented to create more diverse, inclusive classrooms that value the importance of Hip-Hop music.

Elementary • 1/26/24 • 2:00 PM • Parthenon

Just for Kids

CLINICIAN: Andy Beck - Alfred Music

PRESIDER: Becky Alexander - Chattahoochee Elementary School

HOST: Genevieve Sims - Beaver Ridge Elementary School

It’s amazing what kids can do when given the right materials! Join clinician Andy Beck to experience the newest 2-part chorals, songbooks, movement ideas, musicals, and other classroom resources—perfect for those energetic young singers of yours! A complimentary music packet will be given to each director in attendance.

General Interest • 1/26/24 • 2:00 PM • Athena H

Teaching to the Back of the Ensemble

CLINICIANS: Adam Brooks - North Atlanta High School - Stephen Lawrence-Carroll - North Atlanta High School

PRESIDER: Mary Kathryn Bass - East Paulding Middle School

HOST: Rebecca Baglio - Crews Middle School

Teaching to the Back of the Ensemble is designed to engage, energize, and encourage students in the ensemble who are not the lead chairs. By maximizing efficient practice and rehearsal tips, students will understand their role in the ensemble and progress as individual musicians.

Orchestra • 1/26/24 • 2:00 PM • Empire Room

New Music Reading Session

CLINICIAN: David Metrio - North Gwinnett High School

Research • 1/26/24 • 2:00 PM • Ligotti Hall 2

SpectrumPlay: A Teacher-Made Tool to Scaffold Student Learning in the Elementary Music Classroom

CLINICIANS: Erin Collins - Kennesaw State University - Dr. Tiffany Roman - Kennesaw State University

This action research study describes the design, development, and experiences of an elementary music teacher who created a tool to reduce learning barriers and increase student access to music literacy and composition.

Technology • 1/26/24 • 2:00 PM • Athena C

Aligning Assessment with Music Learning Goals

CLINICIAN: Robin Hodson - MusicFirst

PRESIDER/HOST: Heath Jones - McConnell Middle School

Performances and assessments do not need to compete for time and attention. The right technology tools can help integrate more meaningful learning experiences and success on assessments. Learning and practice tools, notation programs, and recording software can help empower students to learn, self-assess, and create meaningful musical products.

Technology • 1/26/24 • 2:00 PM • Athena D

Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Sound Booth? A Beginner’s Guide to Audio Technology

CLINICIAN: Elizabeth Justice - Cambridge High School

PRESIDER/HOST: Abigail Jones - University of Georgia

Many music educators receive insufficient training on how to effectively use the audio equipment available in their performance and rehearsal spaces. This session is geared towards helping directors feel comfortable utilizing the most common technology found in school and community venues, including microphones, electric instruments, audio interfaces, and mixing boards.

Band • 1/26/24 • 2:00 PM • Theatre

Villa Rica High School Symphonic Band

DIRECTORS: R. Kevin Brown & Ann Wilson

PRESIDER: Chris Shumick - Milton High School

HOST: Jeffrey Rowser - Morgan County High School

Guitar • 1/26/24 • 2:00 PM • Oconee River

Reese Road Leadership Academy Guitar & Singers - Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts Guitar Ensemble

DIRECTORS: Dr. Michael Gratovich & Dr. Ines Thome

PRESIDER/HOST: Caryn Volk - North Gwinnett Middle School

Research • 1/26/24 • 2:30 PM • Ligotti Hall 2

Is Individual or Group Gamification in Note Naming Practice More Effective?

CLINICIAN: Kaitlin Christensen - Dames Ferry Elementary School

In recent years, gamified learning has been a central topic in music education discussions. Researchers in this field know that repetitive tasks are made more entertaining by gamifying the repetitive performance. If note naming is a skill learned by frequent repetition, would gamification help in this process?

Band • 1/26/24 • 3:15 PM • Athena A/B

Repertoire Roundtable (Levels 3-6): Where We’ve Been, Where We Are, and Where We’re Going

CLINICIANS: Dr. David Kehler - Kennesaw State University - Dr. Josh Byrd - University of West Georgia - Dr. Daniel Lee - Kennesaw State University

PRESIDER: Abigail Russom - Cass Middle School School

HOST: Kyle Bickwit - Dove Creek Middle School

Selecting high-quality repertoire is paramount in shaping our students’ learning and the centerpiece of our program’s curriculum. It should not only engage their creativity and musical curiosity, but also foster technical and musical development.

FRIDAY•SCHEDULE

Band • 1/26/24 • 3:15 PM • Athena E

That “Obligatory” March: Might as Well Play It Correctly!

CLINICIANS: Kerry Bryant - Reinhardt University - Everett Cannady - Temple High School

PRESIDER: Matt Fuller - Apalachee High School

HOST: Patti Martin - Temple Middle School

Marches are often overlooked in rehearsals and programming, leading to their incorrect performance due to the absence of proper practices. This session aims to educate participants and invigorate their march performances by teaching standard and accepted alterations and techniques.

Elementary • 1/26/24 • 3:15 PM • Athena F

It Takes 2 to Tango, but It Takes at Least 3 to Tinikle

CLINICIANS: Joanie Catron - White Elementary School - Jackie McNeely - Kingston Elementary School

PRESIDER: Michelle Jacobson - Taylorsville Elementary School

HOST: Katelyn Crossan - Hamilton Crossing Elementary School

Teaching Filipino Tinikling but modified for upper elementary students and beyond. We will walk through our process from first steps to advanced Tinikling performing groups. The history, equipment, and tricks will all be shared. This interactive session will get your feet dancing.

Elementary • 1/26/24 • 3:15 PM • Athena I/J

All Voices Are Beautiful: Reimagining Singing

CLINICIAN: Andrew Schmidt - Georgia State University

PRESIDER: Ashley Davidson - Kilough Elementary

HOST: Anita Clay Moody - Sherwood Acres Elementary School

While a nearly ubiquitous belief that all people can sing persists, we must consider how we define “sing”. If all voices are beautiful, why do we insist on one vocal model? This session invites music practitioners to reimagine what constitutes a child’s singing voice through exploring a different pedagogical approach.

Elementary • 1/26/24 • 3:15 PM • Olympia

The Best of Both Worlds: Combining Orff and Music Learning Theory in Elementary General Music

CLINICIANS: Maureen Girard - Double Churches Elementary, Muscogee County School District

Lesley Jakovcic - North Columbus Elementary, Muscogee County School District

PRESIDER: Katie Buckley - Blanchard Elementary School

HOST: Brittany Swann - Blue Ridge Elementary School

This session will offer practical ways to combine the Orff and Music Learning Theory (MLT) approaches in elementary music. With the research-based sequencing of MLT and creative music-making of Orff, your students will be unstoppable! Expect both long-range ideas for sequencing your curriculum AND practical lessons to use on Monday.

Elementary • 1/26/24 • 3:15 PM • Parthenon

Can You FEEL the Rhythm? Books and Beats to Build SEL in Elementary General Music

CLINICIAN: Emily Backus - Mary Lin Elementary

PRESIDER: Colleen Kingston - Hope-Hill Elementary School

HOST: Brianne Turgeon - Springdale Elementary School

After the upheaval of Covid, our students need more social-emotional support more than ever. This session presents SEL-integrated, Orff-influenced drumming activities using mindfulness and affirmations, games, and children’s literature. No drums? No problem! Accommodations will be provided for a variety of instrument set-ups.

General Interest • 1/26/24 • 3:15 PM • Athena H

Booster Club Legal Pitfalls, to 501(c)3, Or Not? That is the (Multitude) Question!

CLINICIAN: Barry Morgan - Cobb County School District

PRESIDER: Cynthia Colyar - Bowdon Middle School

HOST: Lee Ritchie - Bowdon High School

This session will address the issues surrounding booster clubs who are, and are not 501(c)3 organizations. We will address the legality of student accounts based upon case law and cases against booster organizations.

Guitar • 1/26/24 • 3:15 PM • Ligotti Hall 1

I’m Teaching What?

CLINICIAN: Caryn Volk - North Gwinnett Middle School

PRESIDER/HOST: Anthony Baglio - Duluth Middle School

Starting a guitar class? Some tips and tricks for getting your surprise class off to a strong start, and expanding warmups and techniques for more experienced players. Bring your questions and ideas!

Orchestra • 1/26/24 • 3:15 PM • Empire Room

Orchestra Curriculum: Developing a Map for YOUR Program

CLINICIANS: Felipe Morales-Torres - Bornoff Foundation for the Advancement of String Education - Debbie Lyle - Bornoff Foundation for the Advancement of String Education

PRESIDER: Harrison Cook - Kennesaw Mountain High School

HOST: Selinda Proctor - Griffin Middle School

Curriculum can be a powerful tool to support teachers and produce consistent, equitable student outcomes. Learn what makes a curriculum effective and useful by exploring models designed specifically for strings. We will break down curriculum mapping and provide guiding questions for creating a living document that supports your unique needs.

Research • 1/26/24 • 3:15 PM • Ligotti Hall 2

Benchmarking Preservice Music Educators’ Values of Culturally Responsive Pedagogy: A Comparison with Content-area Experts

CLINICIAN: Kristen Kuder Lynch - University of Georgia - Brian Wesolowski - University of Georgia

Understanding preservice music educators’ (PME) values and expectations for music teaching and learning is integral to the development of educator dispositions. This session will examine PME values, in comparison to culturally responsive pedagogy experts in the field of music, to highlight where the development of culturally responsive practices can begin.

Technology • 1/26/24 • 3:15 PM • Athena C

The Power Of A Podcast In The Music Classroom

CLINICIAN: Adria Smith - Bear Creek Middle School

PRESIDER/HOST: Abigail Jones - University of Georgia

Do your music scholars truly have a voice? Are they afforded the opportunity to discuss music topics that interest them in a non-judgmental, but school appropriate environment? This session will guide teachers on how to successfully integrate podcasting into the music curriculum and the benefits it provides.

Technology • 1/26/24 • 3:15 PM • Athena D

The Virtual Stage: Creating & Distributing Music Made by Students

CLINICIANS: Christy Todd - Georgia Department of Education, 2024 Teacher of the Year Bonnie Krider - Rising Starr Middle School

Nathan Kufchak - Rising Starr Middle School

PRESIDER/HOST: Leah Prescott - Duluth High School

Join Christy Todd, music technology teacher and 2024 Georgia Teacher of the Year, to uncover the basics of songwriting and content distribution. Joined by her Rising Starr Middle School colleagues, participants will explore the technology, resources and strategies they use to support student content creation through their school’s recording label.

Choral • 1/26/24 • 3:15 PM • Atrium

Georgia Spirit Barbershop Youth Chorus

DIRECTOR: Dr. Kimberly Watters

PRESIDER: Vicky Latimer Ashworth Middle School

HOST: Michael Burnaman Bay Springs Middle School

Research • 1/26/24 • 3:45 PM • Ligotti Hall 2

Offline Learning in Instrumental Music

CLINICIANS: Carina Cardoso de Araujo - University of Georgia - Laura A. Stambaugh - Rhode Island College

Music learning has been shown to benefit from consolidation (offline learning): improvements in performance that happen after sleep. The purpose of this study was to examine any effects of listening to recordings just before sleep on the speed, evenness, and accuracy of newly learned piano tasks.

Band • 1/26/24 • 4:30 PM • Athena C

Yes, It Does Matter! Simple Conducting Fixes to Improve Ensemble Sound

CLINICIAN: Stephen Meyer - Northern Arizona University

PRESIDER: David Vandewalker - Georgia Wind Symphony

HOST: Aaron Garland - Gilmer High School

In order to get the most out of limited rehearsal time, simple conducting gestures can reinforce what we teach. This interactive clinic will provide educators of all experience levels to explore the fundamentals of physical movement and gesture and strengthen the connection of the conductor’s ear to the resulting sound.

General Interest • 1/26/24 • 4:30 PM • Athena D

Teaching Diverse Learners

CLINICIAN: Julie Duty - United Sound, Inc.

PRESIDER: Geoffrey Harden - Villa Rica Elementary School

HOST: Sam Chase - Morrow Middle School

We’ll explore strategies to help your diverse learners of all types learn and grow. With a focus on “barrier removal” for all students, attendees will learn how to make simple modifications that meet individual needs while also balancing the inherent workload for music educators.

FRIDAY•SCHEDULE

Band • 1/26/24 • 4:30 PM • Athena A/B

Creating and Sustaining an All-Encompassing Percussion Program

CLINICIANS: Kevin Kenney - Milton High School/ Atlanta Quest/ Q2/ Georgia Indoor Percussion Association - Josh Robichaux - East Paulding High School/ Georgia Indoor Percussion Association - Alan Sears - Sprayberry High School/Kennesaw State/Atlanta Quest/ Georgia Indoor Percussion Association

Nick Tucker West Forsyth High School

PRESIDER: Todd Wilson - Elkins Pointe Middle School

HOST: Travis Roye - Commerce High School

This session demonstrates the positive impact of a concert percussion ensemble and indoor drumline on the percussion section within a comprehensive high school band program. It will provide ideas and steps to establish and sustain a financially feasible indoor program from the ground up.

Band • 1/26/24 • 4:30 PM • Athena E

Building a Brilliant and Blazing Brass Section with Adam Frey and Michael Brown

CLINICIANS: Dr. Adam Frey - University of North Georgia & Yamaha Corporation of America - Michael S Brown, Jr - University of North Georgia

PRESIDER: Bill Wynn - Heritage High School - Catoosa

HOST: Anthony Morris - University of Georgia

If your brass sound lacks vitality despite focusing on “More Air,” this presentation is tailored to your needs! We will provide you with concrete concepts, exercises, and showcase FREE technology resources that your students will embrace. These tools will effectively teach your students about dynamic contrasts, tone production, and quality of sound.

Choral • 1/26/24 • 4:30 PM • Athena I/J

The Power of Individual Assessment: Elevating Choral Performance and Student Achievement

CLINICIAN: Dr. Greg LeFils - Stetson University

PRESIDER: Cody Goss - Rome High School

HOST: Sierra Manson - Hillgrove High School

Learn quick and easy tools for individual student and ensemble improvement in this session. Discover strategies to create a safe environment for individual singing, common assessment tools for capturing individual musical achievement, and how to assess student performance skills. Improve assessment practices for greater student success.

Choral • 1/26/24 • 4:30 PM • Empire Room

The Power of a Song: Reading Session

CLINICIAN: Andy Beck - Alfred Music

PRESIDER: Shelby Bennett - Daniell Middle School

HOST: Maribeth Burke - Seminole County Middle/High School

Your complimentary music packet will be filled with accessible concert, contest, and popular repertoire. Clinician Andy Beck will provide rehearsal strategies, teaching tips, and programming ideas. Discover how the power of the right song can transform your choir!

Elementary • 1/26/24 • 4:30 PM • Athena F

Ukulele ALIVE! Easy Access & Success for All Learners (Grades 3-8)

CLINICIAN: Mary E. Knysh - Rhythm Band Instruments

PRESIDER: Marti Parker - Suwanee Elementary School

HOST: Kimberly Geter - DeKalb Elementary School of the Arts

Clinician Mary Knysh will provide educators with an engaging and interactive ukulele method that incorporates brain-based principles designed to teach ukulele through a unique drum, chunk and strum method. Sequential activities and strategies provide opportunities for ALL learners to experience success in this inclusive approach to teaching ukulele.

Elementary • 1/26/24 • 4:30 PM • Olympia

Storybook Lessons

CLINICIAN: Jeanette Shorey - Stories that Sing

PRESIDER: Merritt Graves - Savannah Country Day School

HOST: Cindi Hicks - Eastside Elementary School

Learn how to use storybooks to teach music skills in your elementary classroom. This session features lesson plans from my resource book, Stories That Sing TOO. You’ll leave with strategies to engage various students in your classroom.

Elementary • 1/26/24 • 4:30 PM • Parthenon

The Icing on the Cake: Adding the Flavor with Music Integration

CLINICIAN: Dr. Marcy Thurmond Simmons - West Manor Elementary School

PRESIDER: Alonzo Taylor - Heritage Academy Elementary School

HOST: Zipporah Taylor - Westside Atlanta Charter School

This session will equip elementary educators with practical tools based on the curriculum guide, What’s the Cake? Teaching Music Across the Curriculum Can Be A Piece of Cake to build and enhance instructional content that fosters connections across the curriculum and learning styles via music integration.

General Interest • 1/26/24 • 4:30 PM • Athena H

Getting Along With Your Principal to Maximize Program Development

CLINICIAN: Brandon Tucker - Treutlen Middle/High School

PRESIDER: Keyandra Berry - Stone Mountain High School

HOST: Courtney Hulsey - Woodland Middle School

During this session, School Principal and former Band Director Brandon Tucker will recommend best practices for music educators to work with the school principal to maximize opportunities for program development, while simultaneously offering a glimpse into the life of a school leader.

Guitar • 1/26/24 • 4:30 PM • Ligotti Hall 1

What’s THAT Noise? Basic Guitar Maintenance & Repair Guidance for Teachers

CLINICIAN: Aaron Brown - Town Center Music

PRESIDER/HOST: Jacob Moore - North Gwinnett Middle School

“I can hear the buzzing, but I can’t tell where it’s coming from...” We’ll show you how to help care for your students’ guitars, track down those annoying buzzes & rattles, and show you when you can take care of it yourself, and when you need a professional.

Research • 1/26/24 • 4:30 PM • Ligotti Hall 2

Yes, I Hear What You Hear (I Just Talk About it Differently)

CLINICIAN: Dr. Deb Confredo - Temple University/NAfME

We’ll focus on differences and similarities in identifying areas of performance concerns in evaluative directed listening between those with “more seasoned” and “less seasoned” ears.

Band • 1/26/24 • 4:30 PM • Oconee River

Georgia State University Trumpet Ensemble

DIRECTOR: Alexander Freund

PRESIDER: Michael Ball - Duluth High School

HOST: Samuel Hutcherson - Dunwoody High School

Orchestra • 1/26/24 • 4:30 PM • Theatre

Columbus State University Schwob Philharmonic Orchestra

DIRECTOR: Paul Hostetter

PRESIDER: Stephen Lawrence-Carroll - North Atlanta High School

HOST: Corie Benton - Pope High School

Research • 1/26/24 • 5:00 PM • Ligotti Hall 2

Performance Stage Behaviors of Jazz Conductors

CLINICIAN: Dr. Victoria Warnet - Columbus State University

Have you ever felt uncomfortable while conducting a jazz band? If so, come to this session to see what other jazz conductors are doing. This research study focused on comparing the performance stage behaviors of jazz conductors while they were conducting ensembles of varying age and ability levels.

Choral • 1/26/24 • 7:00 PM • First Baptist Church Athens

Jones Middle School Tenor-Bass Choir

DIRECTORS: Alex Ubiera & Hillary Jones

PRESIDER: Dr. Carol Taylor - Gwinnett School of the Arts

HOST: Stephanie Archer - Seckinger High School

Elementary • 1/26/24 • 7:00 PM • Athena F

Addison Accents and Big Shanty Eagle Chorus

DIRECTOR: Addison Accents - Dr. Michele C. Sampson

DIRECTOR: Big Shanty Eagle Chorus - Erika Brown

PRESIDER: Courtnaye Wood - Brumby Elementary School

HOST: Amanda Gardener - Mt. Bethel Elementary School

Technology, General Interest • 1/26/24 • 7:00 PM • Empire Room

GMEA Music Technology Student Showcase

MODERATOR: Heath Jones

FRIDAY•SCHEDULE

Choral • 1/26/24 • 7:30 PM • First Baptist Church Athens

McIntosh High School Bella Voce

DIRECTOR: Richard Prouty

PRESIDER: Sean Prouty - Cedar Ridge Elementary School

HOST: Ladell Fortune - Flat Rock Middle School

General Interest • 1/26/24 • 7:30 PM • Oconee River

Composition Competition Recital

MODERATOR: Richard Bell - Moderator

Band • 1/26/24 • 7:45 PM • Theatre

Pope High School Wind Symphony

DIRECTORS: Bo Sodders & Joshua Rudolph

PRESIDER: Chris Shumick - Milton High School

HOST: Jeff Harper - Lassiter High School

Choral • 1/26/24 • 8:00 PM • First Baptist Church Athens

Dekalb School of the Arts HighLeit

DIRECTOR: Jared Duncan

PRESIDER: Jeff Funderburk - Retired

HOSTS: Anthony Moore & Jon Carmack - DeKalb School of the Arts

Choral • 1/26/24 • 8:30 PM • First Baptist Church Athens

Sprayberry High School Bella Voce

DIRECTOR: Alan Roberts

PRESIDER: Sam Potts - Mill Creek High School

HOST: Megan Schuitema - Harrison High School

Orchestra • 1/26/24 • 8:45 PM • Theatre

Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra

DIRECTOR: William L. Langley

PRESIDER: Krissi Davis - Midtown High School

HOST: Kevin Anderson - Bennett’s Mill Middle School

Choral • 1/26/24 • 9:00 PM • First Baptist Church Athens

Georgia Southern Chorale

DIRECTOR: Dr. Shannon Jeffreys

PRESIDERS: Merritt Jones - Savannah Country Day School - Jackson Murray - Oak Grove STEAM Academy - Austin Hannon - Twin Rivers Middle School

HOSTS: Beth Strabala & Nehemiah Robertson - Grayson High School

Friday, January 26 | 5:30 PM The Hyatt Place Lobby

2024 GMEA MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

STUDENT SHOWCASE

SATURDAY•SCHEDULE

General Interest • 1/27/24 • 8:45 AM • Athena F Joy Collected Over Time: Watch Their Eyes Shine!

CLINICIAN: Dr. Deb Confredo - Temple University/NAfME

PRESIDER: Keyandra Berry - Stone Mountain High School

HOST: Faith Parker - Clements Middle School

In this session, we build on the power of this illuminating conference and the possibilities that come from the joy in what we do. The spotlight turns on YOU: why you matter, how you change lives, and the increasing importance of music teaching and learning.

Band • 1/27/24 • 8:45 AM • Athena A/B

Stuff You Missed in Woodwind Class: A Fundamentals Refresher for Flute, Clarinet, and Saxophone

CLINICIANS: Andrew J. Allen - Georgia College & State University - Elise Naber Allen - Oak Hill Middle School/Georgia College & State University

PRESIDER: Matt Crisman - Chattahoochee High School

HOST: Victoria Shrote - Taylor Road Middle School

The concepts learned in the college classroom can sometimes be hard to translate into the beginning band room. In this clinic a middle school band director and a woodwind methods professor will offer a straightforward set of general guidelines to help your woodwinds sound their best at all times!

Band • 1/27/24 • 8:45 AM • Athena E

Taking Names. Winning Hearts. Training Brains.

CLINICIAN: Sara Webb - Hammond Creek Middle School

PRESIDER: Courtney Neidhardt - Central Middle School

HOST: Taylor Mullis - Hammond Creek Middle School

In this session, we will get to the heart of the middle school band. We will cover three main topics: recruitment, building community, and tactics for improving musical literacy from day one using metacognitive strategies. Service, humility, and fun are at the core of this presentation!

Elementary • 1/27/24 • 8:45 AM • Olympia

Keep the Beat: Make the Rhythm Sticks Groove!

CLINICIAN: Franklin Willis - Peripole

PRESIDER: Rosemary Blankson - M. Agnes Jones Elementary School

HOST: Anita Clay Moody - Sherwood Acres Elementary School

Dust off your rhythm sticks and come learn three original routines with Mr. Franklin Willis. Rhythm sticks are accessible and give every student an opportunity to shine in the elementary music classroom. Using rhythm sticks with your students will strengthen their rhythmic reading, enhance their coordination and promote active movement. If you are looking for fun, relevant, and new rhythm stick activities, this is the session for you!

Elementary • 1/27/24 • 8:45 AM • Parthenon

Songwriting for Teachers - Creating Unique Songs for Your Unique Students

CLINICIAN: Kevin Brawley - Kinetic Development

PRESIDER: Ashley Davidson - Kilough Elementary School

HOST: Lauren Collins - Rosemont & Hillcrest Elementary Schools

Close that dusty, old teaching manual and break the cycle of using the same tired songs each year! In this hands-on workshop, teachers will work together to create original and relevant standards-based songs that follow a simple framework focused on four main goals to ensure success for everyone!

Technology • 1/27/24 • 8:45 AM • Athena D

Student Composition and Arranging for Solo & Ensemble

CLINICIAN: Heath Jones - McConnell Middle School

Music composition and arranging can seem like a daunting task reserved only for those esteemed names that appear in the upper right corner of the music that our students play. This session will present ideas and strategies to demystify the process and encourage students to explore composition and arranging.

Orchestra • 1/27/24 • 8:45 AM • Oconee River

Dodgen Middle School Chamber Orchestra

DIRECTORS: Ashley Culley and Evelyn Champion

PRESIDER: Corie Benton - Pope High School

HOST: Nicole Thompson - Mabry Middle School

Band • 1/27/24 • 9:00 AM • Theatre

Cambridge High School Wind Ensemble

DIRECTOR: Daniel Scott & Michael Makrides

PRESIDER: Chris Shumick - Milton High School

HOST: Todd Wilson Elkins - Pointe Middle School

Choral • 1/27/24 • 9:30 AM • First Baptist Church

Academy for Classical Education Junior High Men’s Choir

DIRECTOR: Lea Ann Walters

PRESIDER: Rachael Smith - Academy for Classical Education

HOST: Charles Hernandez - Mary Persons High School

General Interest • 1/27/24 • 10:00 AM • Athena F

Inclusive Ensembles: Simple Strategies to Make Music Work for More People

CLINICIAN: Julie Duty - United Sound, Inc.

PRESIDER: Anna Kate Wakeman - Sharp Creek Elementary School

HOST: Amber Weldon-Stephens - Fulton County Schools

Adding “one more thing” can be overwhelming for a teacher whose plate is already full. United Sound offers strategies to support teachers to include every student by distributing the workload to peer mentors, transforming the idea of inclusion into one of joy, while also building more engaged musicians and ensembles.

Choral • 1/27/24 • 10:00 AM • First Baptist Church Athens Buford High School Advanced Treble Ensemble

DIRECTOR: Taylor Greer

PRESIDER: Dr. Chris Fowler - Buford City Schools - Fine Arts Coordinator

HOST: Dr. Marcus Miller - Greater Atlanta Christian School

Band • 1/27/24 • 10:00 AM • Athena A/B

Teaching the Musical Compass: Covering All Four Musical Learning Domains

CLINICIAN: Erik Mason - Buford High School

PRESIDER: Will Pitts - The Westminster Schools

HOST: David Warren - Central-Carroll High School

This session presents a novel framework for teaching, focusing on the four learning domains for musicians - Playing, Reading, Listening, and Relating. It goes beyond instrumental pedagogy and teaching basic concepts, and into the development of ensemble skills and soft skills that allow for a musically sensitive performance.

Band • 1/27/24 • 10:00 AM • Athena E

Become the Hero of your “OWN” Story!!!

CLINICIAN: Jeffrey Rowser - Morgan County High School

PRESIDER: Hank Carter - Screven County High School

HOST: John Renfroe - Roswell High School

My life’s work has been job sustainability through faculty leadership involvement and guided student leadership. The big picture is NOT what we as the band director think. What’s in that administrator’s main thoughts? Come to my session and be surprised at what really exceeds an administration’s expectations. Learn to train your administration!

CNAfME • 1/27/24 • 10:00 AM • Athena G

You Got the Job: NOW WHAT?

CLINICIAN: Lanae Dickstein - Haynes Bridge Middle School

PRESIDER: Sarah Marchant - Clayton State University

HOST: Natalie Letalien - Kennesaw State University

The first year at a new job can feel overwhelming, but there are Practical Steps that you can take to prepare yourself for the school year BEFORE the First Day of School! This session will provide guidance on what to consider as you plan for the beginning of the year.

Elementary • 1/27/24 • 10:00 AM • Olympia Be The Light: Cultivating a Safe Space Through Music Selection

CLINICIAN: Franklin Willis - Peripole

PRESIDER: Elizabeth Rawls - Impact Academy Elementary School

HOST: Brianne Turgeon - Springdale Park Elementary School

As music educators we have a rich opportunity to build safe, inclusive classrooms through the literature and music we share with students. Planning ahead with specific attention to the five social emotional learning competencies (self awareness, self management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making) will support cultivating a safe space in our classrooms. This session will highlight elementary vocal repertoire that promotes empathy, resilience and community. Come ready to celebrate the JOY of singing.

Elementary • 1/27/24 • 10:00 AM • Parthenon Drumming & Movement for Young Children

CLINICIAN: Mary E Knysh - Rhythm Band Instruments

PRESIDER: Julie Bosworth - King Springs Elementary School

HOST: Sara Parrish - Fowler Drive Elementary School

Learn accessible, fun, and engaging brain-based drumming and movement strategies for Pre-K to Grade 2. Sequential activities and games are designed to invigorate learners and develop mind-body connections while enhancing core curriculum, drumming & movement skills, steady beat, gross and fine motor skills, creativity, communication, and self-expression in young learners.

SATURDAY•SCHEDULE

General Interest • 1/27/24 • 10:00 AM • Athena I/J

Not MY Generation! Reaching the Students (and Teachers) in Today’s Music Classroom

CLINICIAN: Dr. Chris Ferrell - Cobb County School District

PRESIDER: Andy Esserwein - Sprayberry High School

HOST: Krista Mulcahy - Campbell High School

The learning landscape has changed drastically in the past few years, but we can take some lessons from the past to help reach and engage today’s students and perhaps learn something about our colleagues, ourselves and our teaching in the process.

Guitar • 1/27/24 • 10:00 AM • Ligotti Hall 1

Strumming Along: Bringing Guitar and Ukulele into Your Elementary Music Classroom

CLINICIAN: Dr. Ines Thome - Reese Road Leadership Academy

PRESIDER/HOST: Caryn Volk - North Gwinnett Middle School

The session will introduce easy-to-learn chords and strumming patterns for guitar and ukulele, and demonstrate how to arrange and layer an ensemble with these instruments. Discover strategies to enhance existing songs and arrangements that include Orff or percussion instruments and use your students’ unique talents to create engaging performances.

Orchestra • 1/27/24 • 10:00 AM • Empire Room

Inspire, Retain, and Empower Intermediate String Students: Keep Them Playing, Learning and Growing in Orchestra!

CLINICIAN: Dr. Charles Laux - Lassiter High School

PRESIDER: Matthew Leo - Ridgeview Charter Middle School

HOST: Kevin Anderson - Bennett’s Mill Middle School

This session will help you identify and motivate the intermediate string students by incorporating appropriate musical and technical studies to refine musicianship while building student confidence, excitement, and rapport. A variety of teaching strategies, ideas, and pedagogical resources will be shared.

Technology • 1/27/24 • 10:00 AM • Athena C

Apple Education: Everyone Can Create Music

CLINICIAN: Mike Kole - Apple Inc.

PRESIDER/HOST: David Dover - North Gwinnett Middle School

Apple Education provides a suite of apps and devices that makes music creation and performance accessible to students of all ages and backgrounds. This session will provide an overview of the resources and tools available to teachers that can be implemented and leveraged to enhance music teaching and learning in any music classroom.

Technology • 1/27/24 • 10:00 AM • Athena D

Teaching Creativity Outside the Box: Learning Without Boundaries

CLINICIAN: Heath Jones - McConnell Middle School

What is the purpose of music education? We teach musical performance and expression along with a long list of other ancillary benefits, but what about creativity? This session will explore strategies to encourage music creation and composition by students using digital tools and expanding the scope of music education.

Choral • 1/27/24 • 10:30 AM • First Baptist Church Athens

The University of West Georgia Chamber Singers

DIRECTOR: Karen Graffius

PRESIDER: Dr. Kevin Hibbard (Retired) - University of West Georgia

HOSTS: Alyssa Pinson - Heard County High School - Coleman Ryan - Heard County Elementary School

Band • 1/27/24 • 11:15 AM • Athena A/B

I’ve Got My First Band Program...Now What?!

CLINICIAN: Monica L. Fogg - DeKalb County School District

PRESIDER: Requel Stegall - Paul D. West Middle School

HOST: Andrew Santillo - Veterans Memorial Middle School

This clinic will provide new and preservice teachers with tools and strategies to begin their new music education career successfully. Teachers will be provided with realistic implementation techniques to sustain a lasting program even in tough teaching environments.

Band • 1/27/24 • 11:15 AM • Athena E

I Love This Place! • Recruiting, Retention, and Growth in Post-Covid Schools

CLINICIAN: Patrick Erwin - Growing Leaders, Inc

PRESIDER: Laney Hudson - Ridgeview Charter Middle School

HOST: David Roth - Kell High School

“I Love This Place” is for teachers who wish to create a culture where students join, stick around, and grow. We believe students don’t stay or leave because of the work, they stay or leave because of the culture. We will debut a new course for ‘everyday’ student leadership.

CNAfME • 1/27/24 • 11:15 AM • Athena G

Finding the Right Fit: Instrument Testing for Beginning Band

CLINICIANS: Dr. Rachel Sorenson - Kennesaw State University - Victoria Warnet - Columbus State University

PRESIDER: Triston Parsons - Columbus State University

HOST: Annalisa Chang - Clayton State University

In this session, we will discuss the process for fitting beginning band students on the most appropriate instrument. We will debunk many common myths about instrument fittings and explore how to test students on each of the band instruments, taking into account student characteristics and basic embouchure requirements.

Elementary • 1/27/24 • 11:15 AM • Olympia

Level Up! Moving Students from Consumers to Creators

CLINICIANS: Melissa Blizzard - Stevens Creek Elementary School - Lisa Wiggins - North Columbia Elementary School

PRESIDER: Merritt Graves - Savannah Country Day School

HOST: Brittany Swann - Blue Ridge Elementary School

Learn how to take a simple song or activity and develop lessons that give your students the tools and confidence to become music creators and not just consumers! The session will include strategies to spur creation in the areas of rhythmic ostinati, movement, and melodic composition.

Elementary • 1/27/24 • 11:15 AM • Parthenon

Let’s Take a Hike - An Elemental Music and Movement Adventure

CLINICIAN: Melissa Burroughs - River Trail Elementary School

PRESIDER: Vicky Knowles - Compton Elementary School

HOST: Rose Evans - New Georgia Elementary School

Nature can be a catalyst for moving, composing, and improvising. With pieces from Volume I, Volume IV, and children’s literature explore different elements of nature using elemental music and movement. Take yourself and your students on adventures outside the four walls of your classroom. The sky’s the limit!

General Interest • 1/27/24 • 11:15 AM • Athena H

TRS Pre-Retirement Workshop

CLINICIAN: Mike Zarem - Teacher Retirement System of Georgia

PRESIDER/HOST: Jay Wucher - Chair, GMEA Retired Members Committee

All the basics on your TRS pension benefits needed for persons within 5 years of retirement eligibility. We will cover the formula, sick leave, benefit payout options, PLOP, and service purchases.

Guitar • 1/27/24 • 11:15 AM • Ligotti Hall 1

Literacy, technology, and the Arts in your Music Class...a Recipe for Fun!

CLINICIAN: Dana Harrell - Sweetwater Middle School

PRESIDER/HOST: Caryn Volk - North Gwinnett Middle School

Literacy...Really? Don’t I have enough to do? Today we will look at some interesting, fun, and unusual ways to incorporate literacy through the use of technology and all the arts in your music class! You will leave with ideas for big and small ways to bring literacy into your lessons.

Technology • 1/27/24 • 11:15 AM • Athena C

Music Technology 101: Starting From Scratch

CLINICIAN: Ms. Angel Cleary - Columbia Virtual School

PRESIDER/HOST: David Dover - North Gwinnett Middle School

Have you ever wanted to start a music technology course, or to use more music production lessons in your classes? This session will help you give students more personal musical choices, & will provide free lesson plans & music project ideas, with free samples access through free online music resources.

Technology • 1/27/24 • 11:15 AM • Athena D

Ask Anything!! An Open Q&A for All Things Music Tech

CLINICIANS: Heath Jones - McConnell Middle School - David Dover - North Gwinnett Middle School

What session did you wish was on the program that wasn’t this year? Was there a session yesterday that you couldn’t attend? Looking for the answer to a burning question about technology in your classroom? Need some encouragement? Then this is the session you have been looking for!

Orchestra • 1/27/24 • 11:15 AM • Oconee River

Northview High School Chamber Orchestra

DIRECTOR: Jeremy Woolstenhulme

PRESIDER: Mason Copeland - Northview High School

HOST: Kevin Anderson - Bennett’s Mill Middle School

Bachelors, Masters, and PhD Degree Programs in Music Technology

We’re training the next generation of scientists and engineers who will transform the ways we think about music, understand music, make music, and share music.

Our students cultivate their musicianship while learning engineering, computing, psychology, and design skills.

Our programs are tailor made for students who want to develop both their artistic and technical sides.

Music Performance Ensembles for All Georgia Tech Students

Our ensembles unite students from every major at Georgia Tech.

Chamber Choir

Chorale

Concert Band

Concert Orchestra

Glee Club

Jazz Ensembles and Combos

Marching Band and Pep Band

Rock & Pop Ensemble

Percussion Ensemble

Symphonic Band

Symphony Orchestra

Treble Choir

PERFORMING GROUPS

COLLINS HILL HIGH SCHOOL

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE

DIRECTOR: JAMI’ FENNELL

The Collins Hill Percussion section is made up of two classes at the school. The Wind Symphony percussionists prepare for two percussion ensemble concerts every year in addition to their duties in band class. The percussion techniques class is made up of the younger students and is solely based on their needs. They prepare music in the spring and perform in the percussion ensemble concert. The percussion students perform in other ensembles as well including AYPE, AYSO, marching band and indoor drumline.

In The Sky ................................................................................................................. Patrick Speranza

Intentions ................................................................................................................. Eugene Novotney

Sweet Dreams ........................................................................................

Elizabeth Lee Gabriel Musella

Featuring Dr. Kathryn Encisco

Merlin ......................................................................................................................... Andrew Thomas

Performed by Anh Ho

Angels of the Apocalypse ...................................................................................... David R. Gillingham

Shepherd’s Hey ............................................................................................................. Percy Grainger arr. Chalon L. Ragsdale

WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND

DIRECTOR: CEDRIC V. YOUNG

Introducing the Westlake High School Jazz Band, a dynamic and talented group of young musicians led by the director, Cedric Young. With a rich tradition of excellence, this ensemble has entertained audiences at school, community events, and jazz festivals.In December 2022, the Westlake High School Jazz Band performed on the Good Day Atlanta “Marines Toys for Tots” morning show. In 2023, the Westlake High School Jazz Band reached new heights, earning a prestigious invitation to the Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington Regional High School Festival held at Tennessee State University.

The Westlake High School Jazz Band has also performed at the renowned Atlanta Jazz Festival. Diversity is the hallmark of the Westlake High School Jazz Band’s repertoire. They delve into various jazz styles, navigating the intricacies of swing, bebop, Latin jazz, and fusion. Their versatility and ability to transition between genres demonstrate the band’s musicianship and adaptability.Unique collaborations with professional jazz vocalists and instrumentalists add more sophistication to the Westlake High School Jazz Band’s performances. Under the guidance of the director, Cedric Young, the Westlake High School Jazz Band has flourished within the Atlanta jazz community. The Westlake High School Jazz Band is a musical ensemble and a source of inspiration and pride for the Westlake community. Prepare to be entertained by the Westlake High School Jazz Band.

All of Me ...................................................................

Music and Words by Seymour and Gerald Marks

Arr. by Michael Sweeney

Mister Cool ........................................................................................................................ Mike Steinel

Song for San Miguel ......................................................................................................... Mike Steinel

Take The “A” Train ........................................................................

Words and Music by Billy Strayhorn Arr. by Michael Sweeney

Sweet Georgia Brown ........................................................................

Words and Music by Ben Bernie, Maceo Pinkard and Kenneth Casey

Arr. by Sammy Nestico

Naima ............................................................................................................................. John Coltrane

Arr. by Craig Skeffington

Alamode ........................................................................................................................... Curtis Fuller Arr. by Paul Murtha

Riding on A Blue Note ...................................................................................... Music by Duke Ellington When Sunny Gets Blue ........................................................................................... Lyrics by Jack Segal

Music by Marvin Fisher Arr. by Jerry Nowak

Second Line ......................................................................................................................... Traditional Arr. by Victor L. Goins

NORTH GWINNETT MIDDLE SCHOOL

SYMPHONIC BAND

DIRECTORS: TRAVIS DOWNS, DR. KEVIN JOHNSON

There are over 440 students currently enrolled in the band program at North Gwinnett Middle School. Bands from North Gwinnett Middle have earned superiors over the past 15 years in the Large Group Performance Evaluations sponsored by the Georgia Music Educators Association as well as earning superiors for the Seventh and Eighth Grade Jazz Bands in the GMEA Jazz Performance Evaluation. The North Gwinnett Eighth Grade Symphonic Band performed at the 2011 and 2016 University of Georgia Middle School Band Festival, the 2013 and 2016 GMEA In-Service Conference, the Music for All Southeastern Regional Concert Festival in 2016 and 2019, 2023, and has commissioned five band pieces. Students have been selected to the GMEA District 13 Honor Bands, participated in Solo and Ensemble Performance Evaluation, and have been selected to the GMEA Middle School All-State Bands each year since the school opened. The NGMS Percussion Ensemble was selected to perform at the 2015 Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival, part of the Music for All National Festival presented by Yamaha and performed at the GMEA In-Service Conference in 2017. The NGMS Fine Arts Department was recognized by GMEA as the “Music Program of the Year” for the state of Georgia for the 2017-2018 school year.

Such Small Things ..................................................................................................... Nathan Daughtrey

Invocation and African Dance ........................................................................................ Matt Conaway

Steppin’ ‘Round .............................................................................. Al Anderson, arr. by Cort McClaren

Variants on an American Hymn ................................................................................. .Michael Sweeney

Bunker Hill ................................................................................ Karl L. King, arr. by James Swearingen

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CHATTAHOOCHEE HIGH SCHOOL WIND

ENSEMBLE

DIRECTORS: NICK GAROFALO, MATTHEW CRISMAN

The Chattahoochee Wind Ensemble has consistently received top ratings at GMEA LGPE under the seventeen-year tenure of Nick Garofalo. The members of this auditiononly group comprise the core of the Chattahoochee Band Program. Students from the Chattahoochee Wind Ensemble audition and receive placement every year in GMEA All State Band, The Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, The Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra, The Atlanta Youth Symphony Orchestra, The Rialto Youth Jazz Orchestra, and several other local honor ensembles.Members of the Wind Ensemble actively combine their participation in concert band with a leadership role in the award-winning Chattahoochee Marching Band, Jazz Band, student-run chamber ensembles, The Chattahoochee High School Symphony Orchestra, and a great number of additional musical endeavors.Acceptance into the ensemble comes with the expectation that members will attend local concerts, audition for placement in the GMEA All State Band, and actively pursue private lessons to assist their playing. The musical culture of the students at Chattahoochee High School is the center of the band programs and is a true necessity for an ensemble to be as successful as it has been.

Prelude to the Shining Day, A (2010) ......................................................................................... Yo Goto Featuring Atlanta Trumpet Ensemble, Kay Fairchild

Childrens March (1919) ................................................................................................... Percy Grainger Matthew Crisman, Conductor

Shenandoah (2019)..........................................................................................................Omar Thomas Matthew Crisman, Conductor

Joyce’s 71st Regiment March (1881) ..................................................................... Thorton Barnes Boyer

Refractions .................................................................................................................... Kevin Poelking

Conducted by Victoria Shrote, Asst. Director, Taylor Road Middle School

Shadow Falls (2013) ........................................................................................................... Julie Giroux Conducted by Angela Reynolds, Director of Bands, Taylor Road Middle School

A Hymn to the Sun with the Beat of Mother Earth (2016) ............................................. Satoshi Yagisawa

Mambo from West Side Story (1957/2013) ............................................................... Leonard Bernstein

Guest Chattahoochee High School Symphony Orchestra

Atlanta Trumpet Ensemble, Kay Fairchild Andrew Yi, Percussion

Arr. Michael Sweeney

TARA WINDS

DIRECTORS: DR. ANDREA STRAUSS, MICHAEL KOBITO, STAN KRAMER

Tara Winds is an all-adult symphonic band with membership ranging from college students and first year teachers to retired music educators. The culture of the organization is to promote an environment of musical excellence for networking, mentoring, and collaboration. Tara Winds believes that music enhances the lives of adults and children through the transforming power of great music and that it changes our perspective, to see the world artistically differently. The mission of the organization is to present the world’s finest symphonic band music with passionate and engaging concerts at the highest level of professional standards and provide educational programs and opportunities for young aspiring musicians. The desired outcome of the ensemble is to provide concert experiences that are meaningful, creative, moving, and enjoyable for everyone. “Music: Enjoyment for All Ages” is the motto of Tara Winds to inspire the community with excellence in musical performance. More information can be found at tarawinds.org.

Dancing Fire (2016) .............................................................................................................. Kevin Day

Foshay Tower Washington Memorial March (1929) ................................................... John Philip Sousa

Ash (2018) ...................................................................................................................... Jennifer Jolley

Firefly (2008) .................................................................................................................... Ryan George

Carnival of Venice: Fantasia Brillante (1936)........................................................................Del Staigers

Dr. Adam Frey, Euphonium Soloist

D. Alan Fowler, Guest Conductor

The Firebird: Berceuse and Finale (1910/2005) ............................................................. Igor Stravinsky arr. McAllister/Reed

Kingfisher’s Catch Fire (2007) .......................................................................................... John Mackey Movement II

WALTON HIGH SCHOOL PERCUSSION

ENSEMBLE

DIRECTORS: SCOTT BROWN, COLIN BREWER

The Walton Marching Band has performed in the Macy’s Parade, three times in the Tournament of Roses Parade, twice in the Waikiki Holiday Parade, the National Cherry Blossom Parade and is a perennial Bands of America (BOA) Regional Finalist and three-time BOA Grand National Semi-Finalist. The band was named was named Regional Champion at the 2021 BOA Powder Springs Regional and Class AAAA Champion at the 2022 BOA North Carolina Regional. The Walton Band was awarded the Sudler Shield by the John Philip Sousa Foundation in 2009. The Walton Symphonic I Band performed at the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) Conference in 2011, and the Symphony Orchestra performed at the Midwest Clinic in 2012. The Wind Symphony was invited to the 2020 Music for All (MFA) Southeastern Concert Festival at Georgia State University and performed virtually at the rescheduled event in 2021. The Symphonic Band performed for the 2022 MFA Southeastern Concert Festival at Georgia State University. The Wind Symphony gave a virtual conference performance for the 2021 GMEA Conference and performed live for the event in 2022. The Wind Symphony performed for the University of Georgia JanFest in 2023. The Walton Percussion Ensemble has presented an annual “Evening of Percussion” since 2012, with the exception of the pandemic, and has performed for the Lassiter Percussion Ensemble Symposium and the Southeastern Percussion Ensemble Symposium. The percussion ensemble was also featured in the Wind Symphony concerts for the 2021 MFA Southeastern Concert Festival and the 2021 & 2022 GMEA Inservice Conferences.

Ku-Ka-Ilimoku .......................................................................................................... Christopher Rouse

Xylophonia ................................................................................................ Joe Green/arr. Bob Becker

Zach Gorman, Xylophone Soloist – John Lawless, Percussion Soloist

Shimmer .............................................................................................................................. Kevin Shah

Marimba Spiritual.............................................................................................................. Minoru Miki

Sarah Clark, Marimba Soloist

Communion Prayer ................................................................................. Gary Bruce/arr. Adam Bruce

Thy Kingdom Come ................................................................................................... Jacob Remington

PARKVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

WIND ENSEMBLE

DIRECTORS: CARLOS FRANCO, MIKALA BROWN

The Band Program at Parkview High School has a rich tradition and heritage of performance excellence! From our first band in 1976, there has always been something extraordinary about the musicians and leadership of this inspiring program. Our vision is to spread kindness through our school and community using the power of music. Our mission is to provide our students with life-changing learning opportunities, and the opportunity to develop their character, identity, and leadership through creating, learning, and performing music at the highest level in a respectful learning environment.

Endurance .....................................................................................................

Marie Antoinette Douglas

A Homily of Peace and Hope ............................................................................................

Robert Rivero

Mikala Brown, Conductor

Unidad en Ritmo ..................................................................................................... Michele Fernandez

Concerto for Tuba and Wind Ensemble ........................................................................ Bruce Broughton Dr. Samuel Ambrose, Tuba

Fairest of the Fair ...................................................................................................... John Philip Sousa

Mikala Brown, Conductor

Song for Terra ..........................................................................................................

Yukiko Nishimura

Robert Davidson, Guest Conductor

A Deep Reverberation Fills With Stars ............................................................................... John Mackey

VALDOSTA HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND

DIRECTORS: ANDREW HILL, TRAVIS W. KIMBER

The Valdosta High School Jazz Ensemble is under the direction of Assistant Director of Bands, Mr. Andrew Hill. The band was reorganized by Mr. Hill in 2004 with a focus on the authenticity of jazz music. Over the years, the VHS Jazz Ensemble quickly gained notoriety for their mature, authentic big band sound. The VHS Jazz Ensemble has consistently received rave reviews from festival performances local, state, and regional. These festivals include the Abraham Baldwin College Jazz Festival, The Valdosta State University Titletown Jazz Festival, The Waycross Jazz Festival where they have consecutively received superior ratings, and the 2023 Essentially Ellington Regional Jazz Festival in Nashville, TN at Tennessee State University where they received special recognition for superior musicianship, soloists, and band. In addition to festival performances, the VHS Jazz Ensemble frequently has members who make the GMEA All State Jazz Band. 2023 was one of those years with a representative on 3rd trombone. The VHS Jazz Ensemble has served in the community and local communities with performances such as the Annual Wild Adventures Theme Park Grand Openings, the Valdosta Brown Bag Lunch Concert Series, the Valdosta Workers Luncheons, the Valdosta and Lowndes Teacher Retirement Luncheons, the Valdosta City Schools Teacher Retirement Breakfasts, the Valdosta Country Club Habitat For Humanity Fundraiser Galas, the Indigo Life Magazine Black Tie Galas in Cordele, GA, and the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration Banquets in Tifton, GA.

RIVER TRAIL MIDDLE SCHOOL

SYMPHONIC BAND

DIRECTOR: DR. JENNIFER COMPTON LAMBERT

The band program at River Trail is under the direction of Jennifer Compton Lambert. Currently, there are 310 students in the band program. River Trail Band students participate in GMEA Solo and Ensemble, District V Honor Band, All State Band, MidFest at the University of Georgia, and the Middle School Honors Performance Series at Carnegie Hall. The River Trail Bands have consistently earned superior ratings at GMEA District V Large Group Performance Evaluation. The River Trail Symphonic Band has performed at the Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference 2010, 2019, 2024, the University of Georgia Middle School Band Festival 2011, 2023, the Music for All National Festival 2013, and the Reinhardt University Middle School Honor Band Clinic 2018. In 2011 and 2018, the River Trail Symphonic Band received the Exemplary Performance Award from the Georgia Music Educators Association.

Peacemaker .....................................................................

Karl L. King arranged by James Swearingen

Simple Gifts: Four Shaker Songs ..................................................................... arranged by Frank Ticheli IV. Simple Gifts

Bamboo Warrior.............................................................................................................

Wade Williams, guest conductor

Clarinet on the Town .....................................................................................................

Dr. Scott Stewart, guest conductor

Casey Shen, Kevin Mo, Jacob Park, Alex Zhang, guest artist

Christina Huss

Ralph Hermann

Halcyon Hearts ...............................................................................................................

Katahj Copley

VILLA RICA HIGH SCHOOL SYMPHONIC BAND

DIRECTORS: R. KEVIN BROWN, ANN WILSON

The Villa Rica High School Band has maintained a tradition of excellence since its inception. Led by R. Kevin Brown, this extraordinary group of young musicians embodies the spirit of dedication, hard work, and the VRHS motto of being “Better Today Than Yesterday.” The Villa Rica High School band curriculum consists of two concert ensembles, jazz band, marching band, winterguard, and numerous chamber ensembles. Students participate in Large Group Performance Evaluation, Jazz Performance Evaluation, Solo and Ensemble, and other chamber ensemble events throughout the year. The Villa Rica High School Symphonic Band consists of 56 members. The ensemble has earned consistent superior ratings at LGPE. Several members of this ensemble have earned placement in the Georgia Music Educators Association (GMEA) District 7 Honor Band and the All-State Band. The Symphonic Band Trumpet Sextet and Saxophone Sextet performed at the 2022 GMEA In-Service Conference. Most recently, the Trombone Sextet performed at the 2023 GMEA In-Service Conference. Students in this ensemble have earned placement in independent youth ensembles such as the Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony. The Villa Rica High School Band program is very fortunate to have a Private Lesson Institute with a team of devoted and talented teacher artists that enhance the performance skills of several musicians in the entire band program. This is made possible through the support of our booster organization. The VRHS Band program is also extremely well-supported by the local and county administration. Carroll County School System is committed to providing premier opportunities and cherished memories for these young musicians.

Gavorkna Fanfare .............................................................................................................. Jack Stamp

Ballade for Alto Saxophone ................................................................................................ Alfred Reed

Jacques Bell, Alto Saxophone

The Purple Carnival March .............................................................................................

Harry L. Alford

Themes from Green Bushes ............................................................................................ Percy Grainger arr. Larry Daehn

When the Dawn is Still Dark ............................................................................................ Katahj Copley World Premiere

Fearless ..............................................................................................................Carol Brittin Chambers

Danzas Cubanas ........................................................................................................... Robert Sheldon

GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY

TRUMPET ENSEMBLE

DIRECTOR: ALEXANDER FREUND

The GSU Trumpet Ensemble was founded by Dr. Alexander Freund in 2021 and established as an active course requirement within the GSU Trumpet Studio. The ensemble has since then united students from 3 continents; graduate students from the US, Spain, Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador and Brazil, as well as Undergraduates from Georgia, Michigan and Canada. In 2023, the ensemble was selected to perform live at the National Trumpet Competition in Boulder, Colorado. Frequent performances at the GSU concert series, as the Brassapalooza Chamber music recital and the Christmas Gala have exposed the ensemble’s versatility and ambition for high quality music-making.

“Morgenröte” and “Reitermärsche” from the opera “Lohengrin” ................................ Richard Wagner Arr. Alex Freund

Fanfare from “La Peri” ........................................................................................................ Paul Dukas

Kyrie .................................................................................................................................W.A. Mozart

Allegro from Concerto in D Major ..................................................................

GoPried Heinrich Stölzel

Dürrenhorn Passage ........................................................................................................ Kevin McKee

Adagio from “Concierto de Aranjuez” ........................................................................ Joaquin Rodrigo Soloist, Fish Brosmer

Under the Lights (2023) ................................................................................................. Ryan Ragsdale 1. The Curtains

Sonoran Desert Harmonies ................................................................................................ Eric Ewazen

Within Sacred Walls ...........................................................................................................Eric Morales

Mars from “The Planets” .................................................................................................. Gustav Holst

POPE HIGH SCHOOL

WIND SYMPHONY

DIRECTORS: BO SODDERS, JOSHUA RUDOLPH

The Pope High School Band Program is comprised of three concert bands, two jazz bands, marching band, percussion and chamber music ensembles, and a vibrant color guard and winter guard program. The Pope High School Marching Band was named a recipient of the prestigious Sudler Shield of Marching Excellence by the John Philip Sousa Foundation. The Pope High School Wind Symphony has had a rich tradition of excellence, performing at the GMEA In-Service Conference, Music for All National Concert Band Festival, University of Georgia ‘JanFest’, and the University of Tennessee Chattanooga Honor Band Festival in the recent past.

Under the Sea ........................................................................................................

Re(new)al ........................................................................................................................... Viet Cuong Movement I: Hydro

Russlan and Ludmilla Overture ...................................................................................... Michael Glinka arr. Mark H. Hindsley In the Offing ........................................................................................................................... Joel Love Pacific Grooves .............................................................................................................. Tyler S. Grant

Under the Sea ................................................................................................................. Alan Menken Featuring The Atlanta Steel Collective

Man

Patrick Watson

CAMBRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL WIND ENSEMBLE

DIRECTORS:

Since its establishment in 2012, Cambridge Bands has proudly developed and maintained lasting traditions and spirit throughout the school and in our community which is so supportive of the arts. With our extraordinary feeder programs at Hopewell and Northwestern Middle Schools, we have built a strong foundation for future Cambridge Bands. Each year, we have the incredible opportunity to push our level of excellence and expectations even further.The curricular ensembles include Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble and Percussion Ensemble. Our co-curricular offerings include a Jazz Program, Cambridge Indoor Drumline, and Winter Guard. In addition to our ensemble success, individual members of the Cambridge Band have been members for County, District, and All-State Honor Bands – as well as several local honor ensembles including the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, Rialto Jazz Ensemble, and many others.

ALL-STATE JAZZ ENSEMBLE

DIRECTOR: SCOTTY BARNHART ORGANIZER: MICHAEL NESTOR

Scotty Barnhart is an internationally acclaimed Jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger, educator, author, producer, two-time Grammy Winner, and Director of The Count Basie Orchestra. Prior to being selected Director in 2013, he was its featured trumpet soloist for 20 years, and in 2015 was Executive Producer of A Very Swingin’ Basie Christmas!, the very first Christmas recording for The Count Basie Orchestra. It went to #1 on the charts. Under his leadership, the orchestra won the Downbeat Magazine Readers Poll as the #1 Jazz Orchestra in the world for 2018, and their 2018 recording, All About That Basie, featuring special guest Stevie Wonder, was nominated for a Grammy for Best Large Jazz Ensemble. The orchestra’s 2021 recording, Live at Birdland, also produced by Barnhart, immediately became a #1 Best Seller on Amazon, and was nominated for a 2022 Grammy Award. It’s 2023 recording, Basie Swings The Blues, also produced by Barnhart, features blues legends Buddy Guy, Bobby Rush, Keb’ Mo’, George Benson, Robert Cray, and others is set for release in September 2023.

Scotty appears on three critically acclaimed recordings with pianist Marcus Roberts and over twenty others with artists as diverse as Tony Bennett, Diana Krall, and Ray Charles. He has performed with Frank Sinatra, Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, Quincy Jones, The Duke Ellington Orchestra, Nat Adderley, Aretha Franklin, George Clinton, Buddy Guy, Barbara Streisand, George Benson, and many others, been featured in the Asian Wall Street Journal, performed at The Academy Awards, and is in demand as a soloist and lecturer on jazz history all over the world. In 2009, Unity Music released his solo CD, Say It Plain. It reached #3 on the Jazz Charts.  Scotty is cofounder and Artistic Director of The Florida Jazz and Blues Festival, and Professor of Jazz Trumpet with tenure at Florida State University, where two of his former students won 1st place in the National Jazz Trumpet Competition. His groundbreaking book, The World of Jazz Trumpet – a Comprehensive History and Practical Philosophy waspublished in December 2005 to rave reviews. The updated edition contains over 55 interviews with many of the most important Jazz trumpeters of the last 100 years and is due for completion in 2023. He is a graduate of Florida A&M University with a degree in Music Education, and in 2017 he was honored as a distinguished alumnus with a permanent plaque and photo being placed within the Gallery of Distinction in the FAMU Department of Music. Barnhart has appeared as guest conductor and lecturer at such prestigious institutions at The Juilliard School of Music and others and is profiled in the book Trumpet Kings, which places him among the greatest jazz trumpeters in history. He was awarded the 2021 National Performance and Outstanding Leadership Award from The Newspaper Publishers Association of America, and The 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award from Florida A&M University. He resides in Tallahassee, Florida.

Earn your

Music Education

Messiah University’s Graduate Program in Music is designed for busy music educators who would like to advance their career and education. Whether you are a public or private school educator, a community or church ensemble director, or a recent music major graduate, our program can help you develop your skills as a music educator or deepen your expertise in music conducting.

• NASM-accredited

• Predominantly online

• 1-week, on-campus summer intensive course (optional for MME)

• Faculty are experienced music educators and conductors

• Conducting degree tracks: choral, orchestral, wind

• Post-master’s certificate of advanced graduate studies in music conducting (CAGS) available

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NORTHWESTERN MIDDLE SCHOOL

8TH GRADE CHORUS

DIRECTOR: SUZANNE GRANT

The Northwestern Middle School 8th Grade Chorus, under the direction of Suzanne D. Grant, is a nonauditioned SAB choir. They regularly perform for the Milton Community and sing a variety of repertoire including traditional choral music, world music, jazz, pop and Broadway. They consistently receive superior ratings at GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluations. The Performing Arts Department consisting of Band, Chorus and Orchestra serves approximately 600 students, with just over 200 of those participating in chorus. Many of the chorus members have been selected to participate in All-State Chorus, ACDA National Honor Chorus, District Honor Chorus and Sixth Grade Statewide Honor Chorus. The 8th grade chorus is excited to perform for the 2024 GMEA In-Service Convention. Dies Irae ........................................................................................................................

Old Mill ....................................................................................................................

Farrell Smith

DENMARK HIGH SCHOOL CHAMBER CHOIR

DIRECTOR: KIRK GRIZZLE

The Denmark High School Chamber Choir is an auditioned group of singers from all grades. Formed in 2018 when Denmark High School, the Chamber Choir has had many wonderful concerts and successful LGPE performances. Members from this ensemble have won GHSA State Championships in Solo, Trio and Quartet.

Irae (From “Requiem”) ...................................................................................

ALLATOONA HIGH SCHOOL

ADVANCED WOMEN’S CHORUS

DIRECTOR: EMILY CANNON

The Advanced Women’s Chorus is the premier performing choral group at Allatoona High School and consist of students in the 10-12 grades. Reformed and revitalized in 2022, this group is one of three choirs at Allatoona High School and admission into this group is through audition only. Receiving superior ratings in both performance and sightreading, the Advanced Women’s Chorus captivated both the audience and the judges with their 2023 LGPE performance. Among the ladies in this group are All-State and Honor Chorus singers, GHP nominees, Shuler Award nominated performers, GHSA One Act state champions, and athletes. They are a group of talented, gifted, and amazing young women who are a blessing to all who hear them sing.

Measure Me, Sky!..................................................................................................... Elaine Hagenberg

Psallite............................................................................................................................ Kyle Pederson

Psalm 8 .............................................................................................................................. Dan Forrest Jim Palmer, Violin

Barso Re ................................................................................................................ Arr. by Ethan Sperry Guest Conductor, Dr. Stefanie Cash

Flight .......................................................................................... Craig Carnelia/Arr. by Ryan Murphy

Coda String Quartet: Dr. David Doke, Violin, Dr. Charles Laux, Violin, Jim Palmer, Viola, and Harrison Cook, Cello

Gloria from Mass No. 6 ................................................................................................. Gyorgy Orban

RAINEY-MCCULLERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

RAINEY SINGERS

DIRECTOR: MATTHEW WHITE JAN 25 • 8:30PM • FIRST

The Rainey Singers were founded in the 2021-2022 school year. They earned the honor of singing for the State Super Intendents meeting in June of 2022 and the Georgia Legislators in December of 2022. The Rainey Singers have earned straight Superiors at both of their showings at LGPE. They won the Grand Champion Award at the Southern Star Music Festival in Atlanta in April of 2023.

ORPHEUS MEN’S ENSEMBLE

FACILITATOR: DREW BOWERS

The Orpheus Men’s Ensemble of Georgia (OMEGA) is the premiere men’s chorus of North Georgia. This ensemble is composed primarily of music educators and church musicians from the metro Atlanta area and beyond. Collaboratively founded in 2015, the members share responsibilities within the ensemble, including repertoire selection, direction, finance, publicity and production. This model allows members to share their knowledge and diverse experiences with the ensemble, allowing for “masterclass” sessions at each rehearsal and performance. Orpheus offers several concerts annually, typically hosted by churches and colleges in North Georgia. Many of the singers are members of professional organizations, including NAfME, GMEA, and ACDA. Members have served in leadership positions in these organizations, including serving as President and other offices of Georgia ACDA, District and State Choral Chairs of GMEA, Organizers of GMEA All State and District Choral events, conductor/clinicians for GMEA District Choruses and other leadership opportunities. Several members have had their ensembles selected to perform at Georgia ACDA State conferences, the GMEA In-Service Conference, and ACDA Regional Conferences and members consistently send students to All State Chorus, All State Reading Chorus and the Governor’s Honors Program for Voice. Recently, Orpheus has been featured on several music conference programs, including the Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference (2019), the Georgia chapter of the American Choral Directors Association State Conference (2021) and the American Choral Directors Association Southern Regional Conference in Raleigh, NC (2022).

Hallelujah from Christ on the Mount of Olives ..................................................... Ludwig van Beethoven

Die Nacht, D. 983 ........................................................................................................... Franz Schubert

Modimo .................................................................................................................. arr. Michael Barrett

Northern Lights .................................................................................................................... Ola Gjiello

Star Wars (John Williams is the Man) ............................................................................. arr. Mister Tim

We Rise Again ...................................................................................................... Dubinsky, arr. Smith

GEORGIA SPIRIT

BARBERSHOP YOUTH CHORUS

DIRECTOR: DR. KIMBERLY WATTERS JAN 26 • 3:15PM •

Georgia Spirit Barbershop Choir is a community formed group in the Northwest Georgia area that has existed for 14 years. They have competed at the Barbershop Mid-Winter Youth Chorus Festival 12 of the 14 years and have always come away with an excellent or outstanding score. Barbershop is a unique way of music arranging that draws students in with a wide variety of music styles.

I Heard It Through the Grapevine ............................................................................... arr. Ben McDaniel

Shine On Me (polecat series) .................................................................................... arr. Floyd Connett

The Story of the Rose (Heart of my Heart) (polecat series) ...................................... arr. SPEBSQSA, Inc.

I Got Rhythm .................................................................................................... arr. C. Hine & R. LaRosa

You Are the Sunshine of My Life ........................................................................................... arr. C. Hine

I Will ......................................................................................................................... arr. Melody Hine

When I’m Sixty-Four .................................................................................. (YWH) arr. Carolyn Schmidt Shades of Blue Girls Quartet

Frog Kissin’ .................................................................................................................... arr. Bob Jones Blue for You Boys Quartet

I’m Still Standing ................................................................................................................. arr. M. Hine

Help! Medley ..................................................................................................................... arr. C. Hine

JONES MIDDLE SCHOOL

TENOR-BASS CHOIR

DIRECTORS: ALEX UBIERA, HILLARY JONES

Since its opening in 2004, Jones Middle School has boasted a vibrant choral program. While the school has always had strong opportunities for cambiata and tenor-bass singers, the choral department first began to offer curricular tenor-bass ensembles in 2022. The 7th and 8th grade Tenor-Bass Choir at Jones MS is made up of over sixty young men who meet during their daily Connections time. Most of them have participated in Chorus since the 6th grade. These students have consistently earned Superior ratings in both performance and sight reading at the District XIII Large Group Performance Evaluation. Many students also participate in the extracurricular JMS Elite Choir, the auditioned mixed ensemble at Jones Middle. The Jones Middle School choral department currently has over 500 middle school students enrolled in Chorus, offering several outstanding treble and tenor/bass choirs in each grade.

MCINTOSH HIGH SCHOOL

BELLA VOCE

DIRECTOR: RICHARD PROUTY

Bella Voce is a group of auditioned 10th - 12th grade women from McIntosh High School in Peachtree City, GA. Bella Voce is a versatile group of 35 plus singers and regularly performs both formal choral literature and contemporary music. Bella Voce consistently receives superior ratings at GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluation in both performance and sight-reading. As one of the top choirs in the choral program at MHS, Bella Voce has been recognized as an outstanding ensemble with many invitations to perform for special community events throughout the year. Students in this ensemble have been selected to participate in GMEA All State Chorus, GMEA District Honor Chorus, and the Governor’s Honors Program. Outside of Georgia, Bella Voce has performed throughout the Southeast, as well as New York City and Europe.

Hallelujah ..................................................................................

Walker, arr. Jean S. Applonie Wie lieblich sind deine Wohnungen

Rheinberger Seikilos

Shepherds Watch Their Flocks ..............................................................................

Metcalf

Courtney Adon Olam / From All That Dwell below the Skies ............................................. arr. David A. Zabrisiki

DEKALB SCHOOL OF THE ARTS HIGHLEIT

DIRECTOR: JARED DUNCAN

HighLeit is the premiere mixed choral ensemble at the DeKalb School of the Arts. It is an auditioned ensemble comprised of 9th-12th grade students. It is a highly sought after performing choir in the Atlanta metro area. The group performs a wide variety of repertoire from classical choral music to vocal jazz. Members of this choir are consistently chosen to represent DSA at GMEA All-State Chorus and the Governor’s Honors Program. The group consistently receives superior ratings at the GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluations.

SPRAYBERRY HIGH SCHOOL BELLA VOCE

DIRECTOR: ALAN ROBERTS

Bella Voce is one of Sprayberry High School’s advanced choral ensembles. This treble choir is comprised of students that have had multiple years of high school choir experience, and they perform at all choral concerts that occur throughout Sprayberry’s calendar year. The choral ensembles of Sprayberry High School, including Bella Voce, consistently receive superior ratings at the GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluations, competitions and festivals. In 2022, Bella Voce received the 2nd Place prize in the Treble Choir category of the Southern Invitational Choral Competition and Festival at Georgia Southern University. Members of the Sprayberry Choral Program represent Sprayberry High School and the Cobb County School District at state and district wide events such as the District 12 Honor Chorus, Georgia All-State Chorus, the GHSA Literary Meet, and many other choral events. And Miriam Sang (Shiru L’Adonai) ........................................................................

Zebulon M. Highben Ad Amore

John Trotta

GEORGIA SOUTHERN CHORALE

DIRECTOR: DR. SHANNON JEFFREYS

Southern Chorale is the premiere choral ensemble of Georgia Southern University and is directed by Dr. Shannon Jeffreys, Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities. Southern Chorale’s membership draws from the most talented vocal students to provide a professional foundation for performance and choral music education majors and a meaningful musical experience for those University students who wish to continue to sing in an elite ensemble. This primarily undergraduate ensemble performs literature from all styles and periods with an emphasis on a cappella repertoire and masterworks with orchestra. In addition to numerous campus and community performances, Southern Chorale has appeared at conferences of the National Collegiate Choral Organization, American Choral Directors Association, and National Association for Music Education. This summer Chorale won the Sing Berlin! International Choral Competition and recently collaborated with the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra performing Mendelssohn’s Elijah. The choir won significant prizes in the Anton Bruckner International Choral Competition in Linz, Austria in 2013 and months later earned the highest score given in Sing ‘N’ Joy International Competition and Festival, winning the Spiritual Category. During the summer of 2016, Chorale won the Grand Prize in the mixed category and the spirituals category at the Laurea Mundi, Budapest an in 2019, they earned a gold diploma in the Ave Verum ICC in Baden, Austria and Level I Certificate in the International Chamber Choir Competition in Marktoberdorf, Germany.

Dziedot, Dzimu, Dziedot Augu .............................................................. arr. Alfrēd Kalninš (1879-1951)

A Song (manuscript) ......................................................................................... Kaleb Wimes (b. 2001)

Crucifixus a 8 voci ........................................................................................ Antonio Lotti (1667-1740)

Bring Us, O Lord God ............................................................................. William H. Harris (1883-1973)

Alleluja ......................................................................................................... József Karai (1927-2013) Joshua Davis, Soloist

Jesus Loves Me ......................................................................................................... arr. Doris Nelson

I Go to the Rock ............................................................................................. Stacey V. Gibbs (b. 1976)

Amare McJolly, Karla Thomas, Sierra Sanders, Soloists

ACADEMY FOR CLASSICAL EDUCATION

JUNIOR HIGH MEN’S CHOIR

DIRECTOR: LEA ANN WALTERS

The Academy for Classical Education (ACE) Junior High Men’s Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble of 7th and 8th grade tenor and bass singers. Founded in 2017, the group has grown from 9 to 40 voices. During the school day, the chorus rehearses in two separate sections. One class serves as a beginning chorus for tenor and bass voices new to choir and the second consists of advanced returning students. In addition to performing TB works, the advanced men’s choir combines with the ACE treble choir to perform SATB selections. This combined group recently performed at the Georgia ACDA state conference. Over the last few years, the men’s chorus has consistently received superior ratings in both sightreading and performance at LGPE appearances.

Festival Sanctus

John Leavitt

Stars I Shall Find

Victor Johnson

Tshotsholoza

Jeffrey Ames

The Pirate King

arr. Emily Crocker

Fly Me To the Moon ...................................................................................................... Roger Emerson

BUFORD HIGH SCHOOL

ADVANCED TREBLE ENSEMBLE

DIRECTOR: TAYLOR GREER

The legacy of choral singing at Buford High School spans for decades and continues daily through the music of our four choirs: Bel Canto Chorale, Freshman Chorale, Tenor/Bass Chorus and the Advanced Treble Ensemble. The BHS Chamber Chorus is an auditioned group of 30 singers which meet daily and perform advanced music for the high school level. It is led by Mr. Taylor Greer, who is in his sixth year at Buford High School. BHS Advanced Treble members are annually involved in a variety of individual and group performances including regularly scheduled concerts, civic and community functions, seasonal performances, district Honor Chorus, district Large Group Performance Evaluation, All-State auditions, GHSA Literary Meet, and the annual Spring Variety Show, which has become a school and community tradition. Over the decades, our Choral Music Department has made four appearances at the GMEA In-Service Conference. The group has also been invited to perform at Piedmont Conservatory’s Lessons and Carols Service as the featured high school ensemble and in a collaborative concert with the Metro Youth Symphony Orchestra. They also were invited to sing in the London International Choral Festival in January 2024. The BHS Advanced Treble Ensemble has consistently received superior ratings at GMEA’s LGPE in performance and sight reading. In the past 30 years, BHS students have won 21 Region (19 consecutive) and 15 State team championships (13 consecutive – setting a new GHSA all-time record). Students from this group presently hold the state championship in Trio class 7A.

O vivens fons ...................................................................................................... Hildegard von Bingen

Maggie and Milly and Molly and Mae .............................................................................. Joan Szymko

True Colors ...................................................................................................................... arr. Tim Brent

Songbird ........................................................................................................................ Sarah Quartel

Kaval Sviri ................................................................................................................................ Liondev

Love is a Rain of Diamonds ......................................................................................... Gwyneth Walker

Measure Me, Sky ...................................................................................................... Elaine Hagenburg

THE UNIVERSITY OF WEST GEORGIA

CHAMBER SINGERS

DIRECTOR: KAREN GRAFFIUS

The University of West Georgia Chamber Singers is the premier choral ensemble at UWG. The singers perform a cappella music from Renaissance madrigals to contemporary pop and are known for their exciting and energetic performances of African American spirituals. Comprised of both music majors and non-music majors, the Chamber Singers support UWG life by performing for campus events and regularly tour Georgia promoting the university.

Celebrating the Spirit

Canticum Novum ......................................................................................... by Ivo Antognini (b. 1963)

Kyrie Eleison .................................................................................... Tomás Luis de Victoria (1548-1611) from the 1952 Mass O Magnum Mysterium

You are My Companion ............................................................................. Elaine Hagenberg (b. 1979)

Sing, My Child .................................................................................................. Sarah Quartel (b.1982)

He Rese Re Bina ............................................... Transcribed and arranged by Mbuso Ndlovu (b. 1962)

Indodana .......................................... Traditional isiXhosa, arranged by Michael Barrett & Ralf Schmitt

Hold On ................................................................... Traditional Spiritual, arranged by Daniel Jackson

ALL-STATE READING CHORUS

DIRECTOR: DR. ERIC NELSON

ORGANIZER: NATHAN SCHREER

Eric Nelson is Director of Choral Studies at Emory University and Artistic Director of Atlanta Master Chorale. Dr. Nelson’s choirs have performed throughout the world, including London, Rome, Berlin, Moscow, Seoul, Carnegie Hall, the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, and the Sydney Opera House. He has conducted choirs at eight American Choral Directors Association conventions, including Atlanta Master Chorale’s performance at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis and Emory Concert Choir’s performances at Orchestra Hall in Chicago and Lincoln Center in New York City.

Dr. Nelson’s ensembles are characterized by their variety of repertoire and for their ability to fuse technical precision with warmth of musical expression. He appears regularly as clinician, lecturer, and guest conductor for honor choirs, conventions, symposiums, workshops, and all-state choral festivals. He is also past president of GA ACDA

Dr. Nelson’s choral compositions and arrangements are sung regularly by ensembles throughout the United States. He is the editor of the Atlanta Master Chorale Choral Series, a division of Morningstar Music Publishers and EC Schirmer. His compositions are also published by Colla Voce and Augsburg Fortress. He holds degrees in voice and conducting from Houghton College, Westminster Choir College, and Indiana University.

Program Selected During Event

PACE PERFORMERS

DIRECTOR: ERIN OXFORD

Pace Performers is the premier performance choir from Kay Pace Elementary School of the Arts. The school was founded in Jonesboro, Georgia in 2018. Pace Performers consists of students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades who meet weekly after school to rehearse. The choir has appeared as a special guest for Stilwell School of the Arts. They have performed at the Atlanta Hawks, Hartsfield Jackson International Airport, as well as various other locations around the community. They were also invited to perform for the 2020 GMEA Elementary Statewide Honor Chorus. Pace Performers received first place in the Festival’s Edge Music in the Parks Treble Choir Elementary division competition. In 2023, Pace attended their first Large Group Performance Evaluation. They received straight superiors in performance as well as sight reading.

How Can I Keep from Singing? ........................................................ Quaker Song, arr. Ginger Littleton

Jubilate Deo! Alleluia! ........................................................... Michael Praetorius, arr. Cristi Cary Miller

Al Shlosha D’Varim ..................................................................................................... Allan E. Naplan

Galop ................................................................................................................................... Ken Berg

Pat Works on the Railway .............................................. Folk Song, arr. Ruth E. Dwyer & Martin L. Ellis

The Sally Gardens ............................................................................................... arr. Benjamin Britten

Cups (When I’m Gone) ......................................................................... Traditional, arr. Roger Emerson Erin Oxford, Body Percussion

Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho ..................................................... Traditional Spiritual, arr. B.E. Boykin

Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel? .............................................................................. Traditional Spiritual arr. Moses Hogan; ed. John Purifoy; ad. Janet Klevberg Day

SOUNDS OF BRYANT ORFF ENSEMBLE

DIRECTOR: TIPHANIE MCCLENTON

Created in the 2021-2022 academic year by Ms. Tiphanie McClenton, the Sounds of Bryant Orff Ensemble is comprised of fourth and fifth graders. Students play a variety of instruments and genres of music. The Sounds of Bryant perform at numerous school events and in the community and surrounding areas. As of 2023, the Sounds of Bryant completed their first festival performance, receiving a unanimous gold (superior) rating at the Southern Star Music Festival.

Funga Alafia ................................................................................... Traditional West African Folk Song

Arr. by Tom van Oostrom

Mbira Jam .................................................................................................................... Walt Hampton

La Cucaracha ......................................................................................................... Mexican Folk Song Arr. Doug Edwards

Tick Tock Shock ...............................................................................................................

Brent M. Holl Crunchy, Crunchy, Crunchy .........................................................................

Hampton

Addison Accents

ADDISON ACCENTS & BIG SHANTY EAGLE CHORUS

DIRECTORS: DR. MICHELE C. SAMPSON, ERIKA BROWN

Addison Accents is the premier performing ensemble at Addison Elementary School in Marietta, GA. This non-auditioned group is open to any 4th or 5th grader who would like to participate. Accents, under the direction of Dr. Michele Sampson, performs at many events throughout the school year including Christmas at Piedmont, International Night, and STEAM Night.

Big Shanty Eagle Chorus

The Eagle Chorus is a non-audition 4th and 5th grade Chorus from Big Shanty Intermediate in Kennesaw, GA. The director, Erika Brown, has been with the Eagle Chorus since 2006. Under her direction, the students have routinely earned high level scores at both GMEA LGPE events and at Elementary Music Festival and they are represented yearly at District XII 5th Honor Chorus and Statewide Elementary Honor Chorus. You can find the Eagle Chorus performing at various events all over the county.

Starry Night ...................................................................................................................

David Thaxton

African Sunrise ............................................................................................................... Paul Bakeman

“Who Has Seen the Wind” .......................................................................................... Christina Rossetti

Music for Children, Volume I, pg. 106, #20 (Tranquilo) .............................

Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman

Adapted by Margaret Murray

“The kites” ...................................................................................................................... Daphne Lister

Wau Bulan .............................................................................................. Kelantan, Malaysia Folk Song

“Whether the Weather” ..................................................................................................... Anonymous

J’entend le moulin ...................................................................... Traditional French Canadian Folk Song Arr. A.C. Pfitzner

Storm Clouds .................................................................................................................... Jim Soloman

Rain Storm .....................................................................................

Lead by the Big Shanty Eagle Chorus Performed by Audience Members

Girls and Boys Come Out to Play .............................................................

Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman

Adapted by Margaret Murray

Come and Let Us Dance ..............................................................................................Traditional Round Music for Children, Volume II, pg. 30, #8 .................................................

Carl Orff and Gunild Keetman

Adapted by Margaret Murray

OLA HIGH SCHOOL

GUITAR ENSEMBLE

DIRECTOR: JENNIFER BAIN

The Ola High School Guitar Ensemble was founded in the Fall of 2020, in the middle of Covid at the start of the hybrid year. The students who established the program are now seniors. This concert shows how you can start from nothing and grow to excellence in four short years. The Guitar Ensembles at Ola High School are comprised of three different levels: beginners who start the year off with no experience, intermediate, and advanced musicians who are mastering their craft. The Ensembles have received an overall superior rating every year at Giocoso Guitar Day (Guitar LGPE) since their inception.

Frankenstein ......................................................................................... Edgar Winter, arr. Mark Phillips

Classical Gas ..................................................................................... Mason Williams, arr. Aaron Stang

L’Estartit ........................................................................ Traditional Folk Dance, arr. Eythor Thorlaksson

Let It Be ................................................................................................... The Beatles, arr. Mark Phillips

Blowing in the Wind .............................................................................. Bob Dylan, arr. Chip Henderson

Peter Gunn ..................................................................................... Henry Mancini , arr. Rob Goldsmith

Incredible .......................................................................................................................... Ryan Soares

If Love May Reign .................................................................................................. arr. Andrew Forrest

Pink Panther ...................................................................................... Henry Mancini, arr. Mark Phillips

Munsters ...................................................................................... ….. Jack Marshall, arr. Mark Phillips

Georgia Jig ...................................................................................................................... Robert Pethel

RAINEY-MCCULLERS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS GUITAR ENSEMBLE

DIRECTOR: DR. MICHAEL GRATOVICH

Rainey-McCullers School of the Arts is a fine arts academy and full magnet school within Muscogee County School District in Columbus, GA, serving students in grades 6-12. The RMSA Classical Guitar Studio offers students the opportunity to engage in a progressively sequenced and vertically aligned multiyear course of study in guitar. Rainey-McCullers Advanced Guitar Ensemble students have participated in the GMEA Honors Guitar Ensemble, conducted virtually for 2020-21 and 2021-22. Based on their performances in these events, three outstanding RMSA guitar students were invited to participate in a special US-wide virtual ensemble, bringing 36 students from more than a dozen state MEA’s together into collaboration with recent Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition winner, Bokung Byun, for a premier of a new work written by composer Joanna McDonald, which was aired in November of 2022. As soloists, RMSA guitar students have been recognized in state and local performance events, most recently taking top prizes in middle and high school divisions of the 2023 Troy University Guitar Festival and Competition.

REESE ROAD LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

GUITAR & SINGERS

DIRECTOR: DR. INES THOME

Welcome to Guitar Club, the guitar ensemble of Reese Road Leadership Academy! Comprised of talented 4th and 5th graders, we are a group of young musicians who share a passion for guitars and a love for playing the songs we adore. Guitar Club is a vibrant and exciting place where we come together to learn, grow, and have fun. As the only elementary guitar ensemble in our school district, we take pride in our unique musical journey. By encouraging our members to take on leadership roles within the ensemble, we instill qualities such as responsibility, organization, and mentorship. These skills not only benefit our members during their time in Guitar Club but also lay a strong foundation for their future endeavors. In our sessions, we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone feels encouraged to share their ideas and learn from one another. Lead by Dr. Ines Thome, our passionate music teacher, we not only focus on the foundations of guitar playing and musicianship, but also on teamwork and leadership skills. Our Roadrunner Music Ensemble is a dynamic group that pushes boundaries with innovative arrangements. Combining the melodic sounds of guitar and ukulele, the rhythmic beats of Orff and percussion, and the captivating performances of singers and dancers, we create a musical experience that delights audiences (and performers) with its creativity and vibrancy.

Reese Road Guitar Club

Fields of Gold ........................................................................................................... Sting, arr. I. Thome

Violet Crown ................................................................................................................. Travis Marcum

El Noy de la Mare ........................................................................... Catalan Traditional, arr. P. Nuttall

Sailor Boy .............................................................................................. Irish Traditional, arr. I. Thome

Reese Road Singers and Guitar Club

Oh wie who list mir am Abend .............................................................................. German Traditional

Moana: How Far I’ll Go ........................................................................................ Lin-Manuel Miranda

Sunshine ......................................................................................................................... One Republic

Arrangements by Dr. Ines Thome

NORTH GWINNETT MIDDLE SCHOOL

8TH GRADE ORCHESTRA

DIRECTORS: AMY CLEMENT, SARAH BALL JAN 25 • 1:30PM

North Gwinnett Middle School Orchestra has established a tradition of excellence since the school opened in August of 2009. The orchestra consistently receives Superior ratings at GMEA District 13 LGPE, was awarded the GMEA Exemplary Performance Award for the 2009-10 school year, 2014-15 school year and the GMEA Exemplary Program Award in 2017-18. NGMS Orchestras have been selected to perform at the Georgia In-service Conference in Savannah, January 2012, Midwest in December 2013, and Carnegie Hall in April of 2017. North Gwinnett MS is well represented at county, district and state events including, Kendall and GCYS Honor Orchestras (Gwinnett County), Solo and Ensemble, MYSO, ASYO, and All-State. Students are also active in playing for various school and community events, including marching in the Suwanee Day Parade and performing at the Governor’s Mansion. North Gwinnett Middle School is located in Sugar Hill, Georgia (Gwinnett County). School enrollment is approximately 2,200 with over three quarters of the population involved in orchestra, chorus, band or guitar. The orchestra program has over 550 students participating in grades 6-8. The orchestra benefits from an active community and parent presence as well as the on-going support of the faculty, staff and administration of North Gwinnett Middle School. Unbridled ........................................................................................................................... Doug Spata

CHATTAHOOCHEE HIGH SCHOOL

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

DIRECTOR: LORI M. BUONAMICI

Under the direction of Lori Buonamici, the Chattahoochee High School Chamber Orchestra has been recently making a name for itself in the greater Atlanta area. For the past 15 years, they have consistently earned Superior Ratings at the Georgia Music Educators Association’s Large Group Performance Evaluation in both Performance and Sight Reading. In the last two years they have given multiple “Giving Bach” concerts, an educational performance concept conceived by Richard Meyer where the students go to elementary schools and nursing homes, performing popular music and sharing details about each string instrument and its function in the orchestra. They have also performed at multiple elementary school fall festivals and spring carnivals. In April of 2023, the Chattahoochee Chamber Orchestra was invited to perform at the illustrious John’s Creek State of the Union Address given by the Mayor of John’s Creek, John Bradberry. They collaborated with the choral program, under the direction of Jennie Fabianski, and performed “God Bless America”. This year, the orchestra also commissioned and performed a worldpremiere of Michael Hopkins’ full orchestra version of “Delube” with the Chattahoochee Mastery Band, under the direction of Nicholas Garofalo and Matt Crisman.

Symphonie II, Oeuvre XI – Allegro Presto (1772) ..........................................................

NORTH ATLANTA HIGH SCHOOL

PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

DIRECTOR: STEPHEN LAWRENCE-CARROLL

The North Atlanta High School Philharmonic Orchestra was formed in the fall of 2011 when Stephen Lawrence came to North Atlanta High School. This ensemble consists of the most advanced students and represents a third of the complete orchestra program. In recent years students in this ensemble have participated in GMEA All-State Orchestra, Atlanta Public Schools Honor Orchestra, Spivey Hall Chamber Orchestra and other various honor ensembles. Ensembles have consistently earned superior ratings at GMEA Large Group Performance Evaluation under Mr. Lawrence’s leadership.

Symphony No. 2 for String Orchestra I. Allegro Presto .................................................. Joseph Bologne Chevalier de Saint-Georges arr. by Daniel Bukin

Moorside Suite, III. March ............................................................................................... Gustav Holst, arr. by Phillip Lane

Serenade for Strings in E flat Major, Movement I Andante Con Moto ...................................... Josef Suk

Elegy for Piano and String Orchestra ................................................................................. Alla Pavlova

Lyric Metal .................................................................................................................... Brian Balmages

Georgia on My Mind ................................................................... Hoagy Carmichael and Stuart Gorrell, arr. by Nicole Neely Alana Bennett, Soloist

Jalousie Tango Tsigane ....................................................................................................... Jacob Gade arr. by Wolfgang Birtel

COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY SCHWOB

PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA

DIRECTOR: PAUL HOSTETTER

Acknowledged as one of the finest ensembles in the Southeast, the Schwob Philharmonic Orchestra presents a rich diversity of orchestral repertoire under the direction of Maestro Paul Hostetter, the Ethel Foley Distinguished Chair in Orchestral Activities. The Philharmonic is comprised of undergraduate and graduate student instrumentalists drawn from 22 countries around the world and it regularly works with guest conductors such as Yoel Levi, David Lockington, Robert Spano, Nathalie Stutzmann, George del Gobbo, as well as guest soloists including international pianist Jon Kimura Parker, cellist Wendy Warner, Charlie Vernon (Bass Trombonist of the Chicago Symphony), Alexander Kobrin (Van Cliburn Gold Medalist), Henry Kramer (Avery Fischer Career Grant recipient), the French Horn section of the Metropolitan Opera, Marianne Gythfeldt (clarinet soloist), David Krause (Principal Trumpet of the Metropolitan Opera), and many others. The core repertoire of the Philharmonic spans a broad range of eras and styles. With a strong commitment to new music, the orchestra has premiered works by composers including Pulitzer Prize winner Lewis Spratlan, James Ogburn, Nathan Hudson, Jelani Surpris, and John Link. They have presented new works by women composers including Liliya Ugay, Unsuk Chin, Joan Tower, Pulitzer Prize winner Jennifer Higdon, and Stacy Garrop. This is in addition to core repertory with recent performances of Copland’s Symphony No. 3, Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, Bartok’s Concerto for Orchestra and Miraculous Mandarin, Ravel’s La valse, Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique, Stravinsky’s Petrouchka, Symphonies by Hadyn, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, and Shostakovich, and choral works by Mozart, Orff, Bach, Honegger, and Vaughan Williams.

Daphnis et Chloé Suite No. 2 ..........................................................................................

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)

Concerto in F .............................................................................................................

George Gershwin III: Allegro Agitato (1898-1937)

Dr. Esther Park, Piano Enluis Montes Olivar, Conductor

Poème de l’extase, op. 54 ........................................................................................

Alexander Scriabin (1872-1915)

ATLANTA SYMPHONY YOUTH ORCHESTRA

DIRECTOR: WILLIAM L. LANGLEY

Celebrating its 50th season, the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO) provides metro Atlanta’s most talented and dedicated student musicians with a community outlet for ensemble music-making. Since its inception in 1974, the ASYO’s programming has proudly balanced symphonic masterworks with new music, including multiple commissions. The ASYO is a program of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO), granting participants direct access to the ASO professionals in the form of sectionals, masterclasses and side-by-sides as well as use of the ASO’s Symphony Hall. The ASYO music director is also member of the ASO as a performer or associate conductor.

When asked for his thoughts on 40 plus years as Conductor of the ASYO, Jere Flint says, “It’s thrilling to see something come alive, to watch the playing improve from week to week, to draw it all together for the performance, and to have fun doing it. Plus, this gives them a good opportunity to meet other musicians - their peers from other schools - and to play music together.”

The ASYO represents 8th through 12th graders from over 20 metro area school districts with the 120 chairs auditioned from 400 applicants. ASYO students consistently perform in GMEA All-State ensembles and are accepted into national summer music programs. In 2022, more students were selected for the National Youth Orchestra from the ASYO than any other youth orchestra in the country. Thousands of alumni continue to represent the arts as performers, music educators, arts administrators, donors, and patrons.

Suite from The Incredible Flutist

Introduction – Siesta in the Market Place

Entrance of the Vendors

Tango of the Merchant’s Daughters

Arrival of the Circus

Circus March

The Flutist

Minuet

Spanish Waltz

Eight O’Clock Strikes

Siciliana Polka

Finale

Overture to Semiramide

DODGEN MIDDLE SCHOOL CHAMBER

ORCHESTRA

DIRECTORS: ASHLEY CULLEY, EVELYN CHAMPION

The Dodgen Middle School Chamber Orchestra is a select group of 6th, 7th and 8th grade students. Students audition in August for this extracurricular morning ensemble. The Chamber Orchestra rehearses three times a week before school for performances at the school and in the community. The Dodgen Chamber Orchestra performed with the Dodgen 8th Grade Orchestra at the 2011 and 2015 G.M.E.A. In-Service Conferences. The Chamber Orchestra performed alone at the 2018 G.M.E.A. InService Conference. In March 2017, the Dodgen Chamber Orchestra earned First Place—Middle School Division at the A.S.T.A. National Orchestra Festival. The Chamber Orchestra performed at the 2020 National Orchestra Festival in Orlando.

NORTHVIEW HIGH SCHOOL CHAMBER

ORCHESTRA

Northview Chamber Orchestra has performed at many prestigious venues across the United States and Europe. They have been invited to play at the Midwest Clinic in 2004, 2010, 2015, and most recently in 2022. We are most proud of our invitation to perform at GMEA in 2004, 2008, 2013 and 2017.