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Sustained by a Strong Foundation A look back at last year’s activities reveals our association’s continued strength and ability to serve its members and Texas schoolchildren well into the future. BY JOE WEIR

VOLUME 81 — ISSUE 3

Bullying: What Can We Do? Given the time music students spend together and how often they are in music classrooms, it is imperative to be well informed and equipped to respond appropriately and ultimately prevent this destructive behavior. BY DON TAYLOR

On the cover: Meghan Kajihara, a graduate of Ryan HS (Denton ISD), and Patricia Phillips, a graduate of Memorial HS (Spring Branch ISD), rehearse with the 2012 All-State Mixed Choir. Photo by Paul Denman.

COLUMNS President’s Notes .............................................. 4 by John Gillian Executive Director’s Notes..................12 by Robert Floyd Band Notes .............................................................20 by Ronnie Rios

The Inside Scoop: What Every Future Teacher Needs to Know Learn from the experience of a cooperating teacher, a recent student teacher, and a university supervisor as you prepare for success as a student teacher. BY NATE HUTCHERSON

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Increase Student Interaction with Music Stations Similar to literacy stations and math centers, music stations allow you the freedom to facilitate and provide opportunities for individual and small-group interaction. Learn how you can make them part of your curriculum. BY ELASHA EDWARDS AND PAMELA GRIFFITH

UPDATES TMEA Scholarship Application Deadline Nears ...........................................2

Orchestra Notes .............................................. 33 by Lisa McCutchan

2013 Clinic/Convention: You Just Can’t Miss It! .........................................7 Why Should I Use the TMEA Housing System? ......................................... 15

Vocal Notes ............................................................46 by Janwin Overstreet-Goode

Educator Recognition Kickoff Rally at the Capitol.................................... 15 Arts Education Days at the Capitol ............................................................ 18

Elementary Notes ...........................................57 by Michele Hobizal

GoArts.org: Register and Spread the Word............................................... 31 College Division Call for Papers ................................................................. 66

College Notes ..................................................... 63 by Keith Dye

Thank You, Scholarship Donors ................................................................. 67 Southwestern Musician | October 2012

Editor-in-Chief: Robert Floyd

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Managing Editor: Karen Kneten

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TMEA Executive Board President: John Gillian john.gillian@ectorcountyisd.org 3624 Loma Drive, Odessa, 79762 432-413-2266/Fax: 432-334-7174 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Ector County ISD

President-Elect: Joe Weir joseph.weir@humble.k12.tx.us 19627 Firesign Drive, Humble, 77346 281-641-7606/Fax: 281-641-7517 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Atascocita HS

Past-President: Ross Boothman rboothman@lumberton.k12.tx.us 8285 Ginger Lane, Lumberton, 77657 409-923-7858/Fax: 409-923-7819 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lumberton HS

Band Vice-President: Ronnie Rios ronnierios@yahoo.com 22343 Paloma Blanca Court, Harlingen, 78550 956-427-3600 x 1080/Fax: 956-440-8343 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Harlingen HS

Orchestra Vice-President: Lisa McCutchan lisamccutchan1@gmail.com 17426 Emerald Canyon Drive, San Antonio, 78232 210-397-4759/Fax: 210-695-4804 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor HS

Vocal Vice-President: Janwin Overstreet-Goode MRYHUVWUHHW JRRGH#Ă&#x20AC;VGN QHW 1406 Frontier Lane, Friendswood, 77546 281-482-3413 x 150/Fax: 281-996-2523 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friendswood HS

Elementary Vice-President: Michele Hobizal VDOO\KREL]DO#NDW\LVG RUJ 11003 Bergamo Drive, Richmond, 77406 281-234-0050/Fax: 281-644-1690 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wolman Elementary

College Vice-President: Keith Dye keith.dye@ttu.edu 6607 Norwood Avenue, Lubbock, 79413 806-742-2270 x 231/Fax: 806-742-4193 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Texas Tech University

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SUSTAINED BY A STRONG FOUNDATION 2011â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2012 TMEA Annual Report

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Congr atulations 2012 Mark of Excellence National

Wind Band

National Winners Class A

Canyon Ridge MS Honor Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coppell MS North Honor Winds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Downing MS Symphonic Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grisham MS Honors Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hernandez MS Honor Wind Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Class AA

Byrd MS Symphonic I Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Canyon Vista MS Honors Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar Park MS Symphonic Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Doerre MS Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Longfellow MS Symphonic Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McMeans JH Symphonic Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shadow Ridge MS Honor Winds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . T.A.Howard MS Honor Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trinity Springs MS Honors Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Westbrook Intermediate Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Winners listed in alphabetical order

Amy Allison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austin, TX Joel Ashbrook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coppell, TX Mike Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flower Mound, TX Betty Bierschenk-Pierce. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austin, TX Cathy Humphrey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Round Rock, TX Kevin Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Duncanville, TX Mark Piwetz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austin, TX Manuel C. San Luis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar Park, TX Matt Fehl, Jennifer Prine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring, TX Brad Zimmerman, Deidra Denson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Falls Church, VA George Liverman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Katy, TX Chris Meredith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flower Mound, TX Nathaniel Neugent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Arlington, TX Dean Surface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keller, TX Rick Brockway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Friendswood, TX

Class AAA

Fredericksburg HS Wind Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Rauschuber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fredericksburg, TX North Lamar HS Symphonic Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Randy Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paris, TX

Class AAAA

Douglas Anderson SOTA Wind Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frisco HS Wind Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vandegrift HS Wind Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vernon Hills HS Wind Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wylie East HS Wind Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Class AAAAA

Clear Lake HS Wind Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . College Park HS Wind Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dulles HS Honor Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marcus HS Wind Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McKinney Boyd HS Honors Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plano East Senior High Wind Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring HS Wind Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Woodlands HS Wind Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Shawn Barat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jacksonville, FL Gregory C. Hayes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frisco, TX Jeremy Spicer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austin, TX David Tribley, Randy Sundell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vernon Hills, IL Glenn Lambert, Paul Heuer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wylie, TX Joe Munoz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston, TX Charlotte N. Royall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Woodlands, TX Joe Pruitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sugar Land, TX Amanda Drinkwater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flower Mound, TX Joe Nunez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . McKinney, TX Evelio Villareal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Plano, TX Gabe Musella, Terri Risinger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spring, TX Joni Perez . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Woodlands, TX

New Music Division

Clear Creek HS Wind Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stephen Meyer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . League City, TX Cypress Ranch HS Symphonic Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Russell Holcombe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cypress, TX

Commended Winners Class A

Cobb MS Symphonic Band . . . . . . . . . . . . DeSoto West MS Wind Symphony . . . . . . Leander MS Symphonic Band . . . . . . . . . North Ridge MS Honors Band . . . . . . . . . School for the Performing Arts MS Band

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Marty Ball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frisco, TX Ryan DeLaGarza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DeSoto, TX Cathy Teltschik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leander, TX James Smith, Jessica Shadman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . North Richland Hills, TX Robin Barker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lexington, KY

Cook MS Symphonic Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fowler MS Symphonic Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indian Springs MS Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Kealing MS Wind Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Knox JH Wind Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lopez MS Honors Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Running Brushy MS Honors Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Space Center Intermediate Symphonic Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warren MS Honors Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wiley MS Wind Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Michael Dick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston, TX David Dunham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Frisco, TX David Puckett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Keller, TX Mark Gurgel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austin, TX Jennifer Dillard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Woodlands, TX Andy Post . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Antonio, TX Edward Pagliai. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cedar Park, TX Donald McCandless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Houston, TX Adam Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forney, TX Garland Chiasson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Leander, TX

Class AA

Class AAA

Bushland HS Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gregg Diamond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bushland, TX

Class AAAA

Canyon HS Symphonic Band . . . . . Forney HS Wind Ensemble . . . . . . . McKinney North HS Honors Band . Western Hills HS Wind Symphony .

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Mike Sheffield . Mark Poole . . . . Alan Harkey . . . Eric M.Mullins .

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Brazoswood HS Symphonic Band . . . Buchholz HS Wind Symphony . . . . . . Clements HS Symphonic Band . . . . . . Hebron HS Wind Symphony . . . . . . . . Lake Highlands HS Wind Ensemble . Langham Creek HS Symphonic Band Westfield HS Symphonic Band . . . . . . Westwood HS Honors Band . . . . . . . .

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Brian Casey . . . . . . . . Alexander Kaminsky . Daniel Galloway . . . . . Andy Sealy . . . . . . . . . Jeff Bradford . . . . . . . Gloria Ramirez . . . . . . Diane Vasquez . . . . . . Jack Green . . . . . . . . .

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Class AAAAA

New Music Division

Granbury HS Wind Ensemble. . . . . . Greenwich HS Wind Ensemble . . . . . Lake Highlands HS Wind Ensemble McKinney North HS Honors Band . .

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Thanks to Wind Band adjudicators Gary Garner, James Keene, and Larry Livingston. With 184 entries, the Mark of Excellence progr am has now received entries from 35 states. More information at www.foundationformusiceducation.org/mark-of-excellence.

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Wind Band, Orchestr a, Percussion, and Jazz Winners National Winners HS Full Orchestra Cinco Ranch HS Symphony Orchestra...................................... Brett Nelsen, Ray Jones, Troy Eads ..................................................... Katy, TX Cypress Woods Full Symphony Orchestra ................................ Victoria Campion ............................................................................ Cypress, TX

HS String Orchestra

Dulles HS Honors Orchestra ..................................................... Michael Alan Isadore ................................................................ Sugar Land, TX Plano East Senior High Chamber Orchestra ............................ Betsy Thomas ...................................................................................... Plano, TX

MS Full Orchestra

Kealing MS Symphony Full Orchestra ..................................... David Jarrott ......................................................................................Austin, TX

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Kealing MS Symphony Orchestra ............................................. David Jarrott ......................................................................................Austin, TX Salyards MS Chamber Orchestra .............................................. Glynnes Lanthier ............................................................................ Cypress, TX Sartartia MS Symphony Orchestra ........................................... Ann Victor, Sophia Hsieh .......................................................... Sugar Land, TX

Youth Orchestra

Houston Youth Symphony ......................................................... Michael Webster ..............................................................................Houston, TX

Commended Winners HS Full Orchestra

Dulles HS Honors Symphony Orchestra ................................... Michael Alan Isadore ................................................................ Sugar Land, TX Shepton HS Symphony Orchestra ............................................. Joshua Thompson, Ellie Murphy ........................................................ Plano, TX

HS String Orchestra

Stephen F. Austin HS Symphony String Orchestra .................. Carolyn Vandiver ...................................................................... Sugar Land, TX

MS Full Orchestra

Lanier MS Symphony Orchestra ............................................... Laurette McDonald, Ali Jackson ....................................................Houston, TX

MS String Orchestra

Fort Settlement MS Orchestra .................................................. Angela Peugnet ......................................................................... Sugar Land, TX Johnston MS Sinfonia................................................................ Jose Rocha ......................................................................................Houston, TX

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The Youth Symphony of Central Virginia ................................. Charles West.......................................................................... Charlottesville, VA

National Winners HS Percussion Ensemble

Brazoswood HS Percussion Ensemble ...................................... Eric Harper .......................................................................................... Clute, TX

MS Percussion Ensemble

Cook MS Percussion Ensemble ................................................. Michael Dick ...................................................................................Houston, TX

Commended Winners HS Percussion Ensemble

Spring HS Percussion Ensemble ............................................... J.D. Guzman ...................................................................................... Spring, TX

MS Percussion Ensemble

Desert Springs MS Percussion Ensemble ................................. Gary J. Coble ................................................................. Desert Hot Springs, CA

National Winners HS Jazz Ensemble

Temple HS Highlighters ............................................................ Brent Mathesen ................................................................................. Temple, TX Wheeling HS Jazz Band I .......................................................... Brian J. Logan ............................................................................... Wheeling, IL

MS Jazz Ensemble

McMath MS Tiger Jazz Band ..................................................... Travis E. Harris ................................................................................Denton, TX

Open Class

NJPAC Wells Fargo Jazz for Teens Ensemble ........................... Jeffrey Griglak ................................................................................. Newark, NJ

HS Jazz Ensemble

Commended Winners

Birdville HS Jazz Ensemble ....................................................... Mike Cheripka ............................................................ North Richland Hills, TX Brazoswood HS PM Jazz Band .................................................. Brian Casey .......................................................................................... Clute, TX Jackson Liberty HS Jazz Ensemble ........................................... Scott Katona.....................................................................................Jackson, NJ

MS Jazz Ensemble

Indian Springs MS Jazz Band ................................................... Christopher Sebesta ........................................................................... Keller, TX Thanks to adjudicators Anthony Maiello (Orchestr a), Lalo Davila (Percussion), and Shelly Berg (Jazz). This year's project had 184 entr ants. The Mark of Excellence progr am has now received entries from 35 states. More information at www.foundationformusiceducation.org/mark-of-excellence

Arts Education Days at the Capitol Who: What: When: Where: Why:

Texas fine arts students Arts Education Days at the Capitol March 4–5, 2013 Texas State Capitol To champion fine arts education Go to www.tcqae.org to apply.

n March 4–5, 2013, the Texas Coalition for Quality Arts Education (TCQAE) will host its 11th Arts Education Days at the Capitol. Each day will be a celebration of the importance of the arts and arts education featuring performances by outstanding arts students (music, art, theater, and dance) from throughout the state.

The first day will begin at 9:30 A.M. with an orientation on the day’s events. At 10 A.M., students will deliver information about Arts Education Days and the importance of the arts to state legislators and the Texas Education Agency. Beginning at noon on both March 4 and March 5, student groups will perform in the capitol rotunda, including jazz bands, orchestras, choirs, dance ensembles, theater performers, and art students. This is an incredible performance opportunity for your students and is an equally significant advocacy opportunity. With the State Legislature in session, your presence at the capitol demonstrates the result of their support for quality music education opportunities for all students. Apply now to be a part of this exciting event! Go to www.tcqae.org to learn more and apply.

Give your students an experience they’ll never forget and show our state’s decision makers why they must continue to support quality music education.

Congr atulations to the 2012 Mark of Excellence National Chor al Honors Winners National Winners

Commended Winners

High School Mixed Chorus

Duncanville HS A Cappella Choir ................. Ty Shaw .................. Duncanville, TX

Spring HS Chorale .................. David Landgrebe ............Spring, TX

High School Open Class Spring HS Chamber Choir ..... David Landgrebe, Steffanie Dean .................Spring, TX

Middle School Treble Choir Shadow Ridge MS 8th Grade Treble Choir................Lyn Zeller....................... Flower Mound, TX

Middle School Open Class

High School Open Class Duncanville HS A Cappella Men’s Choir ....... Ty Shaw ................. Duncanville, TX Jasper HS Combined Judy Putney, Women’s Choir .................... Dana Kelly ........................Plano, TX

Middle School Treble Choir Clear Creek Intermediate Summer Brauer, Treble Choir ........................ Skyler Rossacci ..... League City, TX

Clear Creek Intermediate Summer Brauer, Mixed Choir ........................ Skyler Rossacci ...... League City, TX

Thanks to Chor al adjudicator Kenneth Fulton. This year’s project had 184 entr ants. The Mark of Excellence progr am has now received entries from 35 states. More information at: www.foundationformusiceducation.org/mark-of-excellence

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BAND NOTES IMPORTANT DATES October—Renew your TMEA membership and preregister for the 2013 convention. October 2—Convention housing opens. October 26—Deadline to receive All-State Jazz audition CDs in the TMEA office. November 10–11—All-State Jazz judging. November 15—TMEA scholarship application deadline. December 15—Specialty instrument application postmark deadline. December 15—Dual certification deadline.

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here do you keep your inspirational treasures? Do you store them away in your brain so that you can occasionally reflect on them in the times when you need some inspiration? Do you share them with others to release the emotion you carry inside you? Do you use those thoughts to motivate you to take action in your everyday life? As a college student or young teacher, you might hear an incredible performance and be immediately motivated to practice. Or when we watch the Olympics, we might become inspired to go out for a walk or jog. These are the people who take inspiration and put it into action. This is not only what we can do, but exactly what our students can do every day! In 1993, I attended the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic and wandered into the Miami Sr. High School Jazz Ensemble performance. After joining the audience in several standing ovations and encores, I was greatly inspired and convinced that I wanted to someday be there with a group of my students. In 2003, I had the opportunity to make that dream a reality. It is imperative that we teachers be inspirational for our students. With our inspiration, they can take their learning to new heights. Our students know if our lessons are making an impact or not. They also know if we are bringing passion to the table. Use the moments that inspired us and moments that continue to inspire to take action for our students. It is imperative that we do this. Not only will this perhaps inspire the life of a student but it will also keep the passion alive in our classrooms. Inspire someone today, or be inspired by someone today. And pass it on. You’ll love the results.

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Winter Festival for Winds and Percussion January 18–20, 2013 Application Deadline: November 9, 2012 The Winter Festival is a unique concert band and chamber ensemble festival for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors. The festival is designed to give participants an outstanding and comprehensive playing experience. Festival participants are chosen through a recorded audition process. Students attending the festival are involved in three different ensembles: an honor band; a chamber ensemble coached by one of the School of Music's talented applied wind and percussion faculty; and a large symphonic band that combines the festival honor band with the University Wind Ensemble. Students also participate in a masterclass with the applied wind and percussion faculty. More information is available at www.unl.edu/band/winter_festival.shtml

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Specialty Instrument Auditions Applications and CDs for specialty instruments must be postmarked by December 15. The specialty instrument for 2013 is contrabassoon. Go to the AllState Band Audition Material page on the website for information and to download the application. 'XDO &HUWLÀFDWLRQ Students who qualify to advance to Area in Band and Vocal organizations must complete a Dual Certification form and submit it to the Region President by December 15. On this form, the student declares the track in which he or she will continue to audition for qualification to All-State at the January 12 Area auditions. The Dual Certification form is found on the Band Division Forms page located under the Band Division menu on the TMEA website. 2013 Clinic/Convention Update Keep in mind that as of October 2 you can make a convention housing reservation from www.tmea.org/convention.

Take time to review the hotel choices to decide which properties you would prefer. Some hotels sell out so quickly that you should have multiple options in mind. As many of you did last year, remember to take a moment to preregister online. It’s the simplest way to complete your convention registration! For more information, go to go to www.tmea.org/convention. Band Division Offerings From Thursday through Saturday, our convention will feature over 50 clinics targeted for Band Division members. In addition, you may observe our 2013 AllState conductors during their rehearsals. Make sure to stop by a rehearsal during your convention attendance. This could be an incredible source of inspiration for you as you prepare for the remainder of the school year and beyond. Mallory Thompson 5A Symphonic Band Conductor Mallory Thompson is Northwestern University Director of Bands, Professor of Music, and Coordinator of the

Conducting Program. As the third person to hold the university’s director of bands position, she conducts the Symphonic Wind Ensemble, teaches undergraduate and graduate conducting, and administers all aspects of the band program. Thompson first conducted the Northshore Concert Band in 1999, and

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Her professional aff iliations include the College Band Directors National Association and the American Bandmasters Association. December 2011 marked the release of rising, her fourth CD with the Northwestern Symphonic Wind Ensemble on the Summit label. Lawrence Stoffel 5A Concert Band Conductor Lawrence Stoffel is Director of Bands at California State University/Northridge (Los Angeles). Known for his enthusiasm at rehearsals, concerts, and clinics alike, Stoffel was named California’s music professor of the year in 2010 by CMEA. He recently performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic’s Sounds About Town concert series, ClarinetFest 2011, the Los Angeles Bach Festival, and the Trisha Brown Dance Company (New York), and he conducted the 2011 California All-State Honor Band. Previous teaching positions include Northern Illinois University (where he was honored with the Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award), Eastern Illinois University, the University of California/San Diego, and

at high schools in Pasadena and Buena Park, California. With a breadth of scholarly and artistic interests, Stoffel is published and lectures on topics pertinent to the profession, from musical interpretation to band transcriptions, from the use of religious music in the public schools to band in the school curriculum, from copyright law to band

discography. He holds a doctor of music degree from Indiana University, master of music degree from the University of Colorado, and bachelor of arts in music and master of education degrees from UCLA. His professional affiliations include NAfME, CBDNA, and NCBA. He has received honorary membership in Tau Beta Sigma, Kappa Kappa Psi, Pi Kappa Lambda, and Phi Mu Alpha.

Roby G. George 4A Symphonic Band Conductor Roby G. George is Associate Professor of Music and Director of Bands at Indiana State University, where he conducts the Wind Orchestra, teaches conducting at the undergraduate and graduate levels, and coordinates all facets of the band program. Prior to his appointment at ISU, he held positions as Assistant Director of Bands at the University of Illinois/Champaign, Director of Bands at Fisk University, the University of Dayton, New World School of the Arts, and Florida International University. A native of Miami, George earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music education from Florida State University and a doctorate of musical arts degree from the University of CincinnatiCollege Conservatory of Music. As a guest conductor and clinician, George has worked with a myriad of high school honor bands, college and university ensembles, and all-state bands, and he has given workshops on such diverse subjects as conducting pedagogy, rehearsal techniques, Stravinsky, and jazz.

During his tenure at FIU and continuing now at Indiana State University, George hosts the Summer Institute for Conductor Training that attracts participants from all over the Americas. Willie Hill All-State Jazz Ensemble Conductor Willie Hill is Director of the Fine Arts Center at the University of Massachusetts/ Amherst and a Professor in Music Education. He received his bachelor’s degree from Grambling State University and earned MM and PhD degrees from the University of Colorado/Boulder. Hill was a Professor in Music Education and the Assistant Dean at the College of Music at the University of Colorado/ Boulder for eleven years, and he was also Director of Education for the Thelonious Monk Institute in Los Angeles. Hill also taught instrumental music for 16 years and served as instrumental music supervisor for four years in the Denver Public Schools. His professional activities in the Denver metro area include the following: former member of the Denver Broncos Jazz Ensemble; regular performer at the Denver Auditorium Theater, Paramount Theater, and Boettcher Concert Hall; guest soloist with the Garden City Community College, Hastings College, the University of Colorado, and the University of Denver Jazz Ensembles;

freelance performer with George Burns, Liza Minnelli, Lena Horn, Lou Rawls, Ben Vareen, Lola Falana, Johnny Mathis, Sammy Davis Jr., Dizzy Gillespie, James Moody, Jon Faddis, and more. Hill received the prestigious Lawrence Berk Leadership Award presented in 2001 by the International Association for Jazz Education. In 1998 he was inducted into the Colorado Music Educators Hall of Fame, and in 2008 he was inducted into Grambling State University’s Hall of Fame. Hill is a national artist/clinician for Yamaha Musical Instrument Company, and he has authored and coauthored multiple texts on jazz history and pedagogy.

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ver the past five years, the topic of bullying ullying has gotten a lot of attention. Deeply l disturbing d b virall videos and news reports of suicides by the victims of bullying have shed light on the brinks of despair some children reach after this repeated abuse. While few bullied students are driven to suicide, research has shown that the damaging effect to their self-esteem can carry into adulthood.1 Among the most disturbing reports are those in which teachers, students, or administrators knew about abuse but did nothing to stop it. Given this reality, learning more about bullying and how to intervene should be a top priority for all music teachers. Fortunately, Texas educators have worked diligently to address bullying in ways that can empower students, teachers, and parents. In 2011, Texas passed anti-bullying legislation via House Bill 1942 to address harassment in Texas schools. School districts are now required to implement staff development that will empower communities to deal with the problem effectively, according to the particular needs of their region. Furthermore, anyone interested in obtaining multiple sources for bullying prevention can find excellent information through the Bully Prevention State Initiative linked from www.tmea.org/smlink/bully. The following are highlights of some key information derived from these sources that might help teachers, students, and community members ensure a safe environment for all. Strategies for recognizing bullying and intervening can be especially useful for music teachers who often have deep bonds with students and their parents. With additional rehearsals and activities held outside the regular class time, music teachers often interact with students more than other teachers do. Some students even choose our classrooms as their preferred hangout during free time. For others still, our rooms serve as safe havens from bullying. Our ability to recognize the signs of bullying and to provide

useful strategies for all involved might be a lifeline for students who feel no one else understands. According to Rod Pruitt, the director of the Bully Prevention State Initiative, one reason people may be reticent to report bullying is that they sometimes have difficulty distinguishing between bullying and incidental meanness. Bullying is defined by three basic characteristics: an intention to harm, repetitive occurrence, and an imbalance of power. Pruitt describes one- or two-time events as incidental acts of meanness; however, by the third repetition, negative behaviors should be considered bullying. Of course, any act of unkindness should be addressed immediately, but continued bullying takes a special toll on students and may require further attention. While bullying at school is demeaning, the use of technology and social media has exacerbated the problem, making it even more difficult for students to escape their tormenters. As teachers, our line of authority becomes somewhat blurred when a student is bullied through social media. Legally, issues in the home are the parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; responsibility. However, when incidents outside the school affect learning, schools can intervene, making a partnership between parents and the school community especially important. Many of us may imagine bullies to be physically intimidating in their stature. But in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cyber world, bullies may come in all sizes, from the biggest, toughest boy in the class to a petite, Southwestern Musician | October 2012 27

sometimes to the point that they end up being disciplined for inappropriate behavior by authority figures. Because their behaviors may be brash, these victims may appear to be bullies themselves. However, due to the imbalance of power between victim and bully, they almost always lose the battle. Their reactive behaviors may often result in a loss of social status. demure girl with pigtails. In general, bullies often fall into two broad categories: well-connected or isolated. Well-connected bullies may have high self-esteem, be overly concerned about their popularity, and have a desire to control others. On the opposite extreme, isolated bullies may be depressed, have low self-esteem, and may have difficulty empathizing with the emotions of others. These students may also be easily pressured by peers or less involved in school than typical peers. Overall, bullies seek power, a desire that can become especially prevalent during the transition from elementary school to middle school. Often incredibly selfconscious, some will do whatever it takes to elevate themselves to a higher social

position than their peers. Those who witness inappropriate models from parents or siblings who intimidate or demean others may emulate these behaviors in their quest for power. And importantly, some began as bully victims. Bullied themselves, they focus their frustrations on others to achieve their own sense of power. Victims of bullying, or targets, may also fall into two common categories. Some are the shy, quiet students who may lack social skills and have few friends. When confronted, they can become meek as a mouse as fear overcomes them. In contrast, some victims may be described as highly reactive. When confronted, they lash out quickly and dramatically—

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While bullies may account for about 10% of the students, and victims for 20%, a good 70% of the student population falls in the category of bystander. Witnessing bullying can be traumatic. Some students may be outraged, while others may simply look the other way for fear of becoming targets themselves. While few may condone the behaviors, many students may simply not know how to intervene effectively without risking their own safety. The Bullying State Initiative provides several strategies for bystanders that may be helpful. Targets of bullying may be more susceptible to abuse when they are isolated from others. Students with more social clout can serve as protectors simply

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by including potential victims in their groups, such as sitting with them at lunch. Should a bystander witness bullying, they can help diffuse the situation by addressing the victim, rather than the bully. The goal is to get the victim away from the bully by saying something like, “Hey, Ms. Smith is looking for you. Come with me.” And perhaps most importantly of all, bystanders need to be taught how to make good reports. A good report focuses on three distinct features with pertinent details: (1) exactly what happened, (2) where it happened, and (3) who was involved. However, students may be reluctant to report bullying to adults if they fear retaliation from offenders; therefore, it is crucial that bystanders understand their reports will not get anyone in trouble. Rather, their reports can help teachers place themselves in physical locations that may prevent future occurrences. Bullying is more likely to occur in areas outside the classroom, including hallways, bathrooms, locker rooms, and buses. Student reports can alert teachers about problem areas within their environment so that the adults can better monitor them. While details are important, students need to be taught what kind of detail to provide and what to ignore. In the midst of stress, some students may want to begin with a history of conflict between students that goes back five years. While this may be ultimately helpful for later counseling, they should understand that a good report focuses on details pertinent to the event in question. Alternatively, some students may leave out important information by simply saying, “Joe was

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being mean to John,” or “Anna was picking on Isabella.” They need to be taught to provide exact details about what “being mean” or “picking on” means. While bystanders have tremendous power to curb bullying, victims should learn some strategies to protect themselves. Most people understand that ignoring the bully usually does not work—but neither does an overreaction full of false bravado. Both approaches may reek of insecurity, thus encouraging the tormentor to illicit further response. A simple “stop and walk” approach may be most effective. By telling the bully to stop, the victim clearly identifies that they are not the most vulnerable target on campus. Then rather than waiting to see what happens, the victim should walk toward a teacher or another group of students to avoid isolation. Learning how to say “stop” effectively is crucial, and it is something with which students will likely need help. When bullied, students can be under so much stress that without having had previous practice, they can forget what to do. A weak, questioning tone full of insecurity will be ineffective. Alternatively, overreacting by screaming and making threats diminishes power. Victims should look the bully squarely in the eyes while maintaining a confident posture. Ideally, their voice will be sufficiently strong, without overreaction. Role playing with teachers can serve as a useful, and even humorous, teaching tool. As teachers model the inappropriate behaviors, students can step in to model and practice appropriate strategies.

While preventive strategies may be useful, it is also important that teachers and administrators follow up on bullying incidents with victims, bullies, and bystanders. Victims may feel a sense of shame and embarrassment. Teachers can alleviate these ill feelings by providing a supportive environment, educating students about school bullying policies and their rights, and referring them to counselors if appropriate. The follow-up for bullies should include a review of school policies and possible counseling. However, getting to the root of the issue may be a lengthy process.

Because many bullies are looking for power, teachers might be able to help these students find positive venues through which to channel their energies in appropriate ways. In elementary settings, simple duties such as helping to clean Orff instruments (with parental permission, of course), being in charge of the CD player for the day, or passing out recorders might provide leadership roles that students find validating. In secondary settings, students could help set up chairs and stands, file music, or take roll. Finally, follow-up for bystanders should include a review of strategies discussed above in a supportive, helpful environment. Texas law now mandates faculty training to alleviate bullying in the schools, but legislators have left the means of intervention up to each district to determine, according to their needs. Not surprisingly, one-time assemblies are ineffective. The most effective programs are those in which teachers, students, parents, and community members work together on an ongoing basis. The more we can engage with all students, their parents, and community members, the more likely we will be able to effect change. Through collaboration and cooperation, we can help set a respectful, positive tone in our classrooms, the campus environment, and the community at large. 1. Dan Olweus, “Victimization by Peers: Antecedents and Long-Term Outcomes,” in Social Withdrawal, Inhibition and Shyness in Childhood, eds. K. H. Rubin & J. B. Asendorpfz, 315–342 (Hillsdale, NJ: Lawrence Erlabum, 1993); Siobhan Hugh-Jones and Peter K. Smith, “SelfReports of Short- and Long-Term Effects of Bullying on Children Who Stammer,” British Journal of Educational Psychology, 69 (1999): 141–158; and Amanda M. Jantzer, John H. Hoover, and Rodger Narloch, “The Relationship Between School-Aged Bullying and Trust, Shyness and Quality of Friendships in Young Adulthood,” School Psychology International, 27 (2006): 146–156. Don Taylor is an Associate Professor at the University of North Texas. He also serves TMEA as the Chair of the SOUTHWESTERN MUSICIAN Review Committee.

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ways that arts education benefits our students and our state. GoArts sends its supporters email updates about official actions and proposals that may affect arts education opportunities for students in Texas schools. GoArts also provides information about the benefits of arts education and suggestions for how supporters can let elected officials and policy makers know they support quality arts education in our schools. Visit www.GoArts.org often for updates on our latest advocacy activities and to find out ways you can continue to help ensure every Texas student receives a quality fine arts education.

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hope everyone has had a fantastic opening of the 2012– 2013 school year. This year seems to have gotten off to a really smooth start for me. While this is my 30th year to teach, I am still enjoying every minute of it! Whether this is your first or your 30th year, I hope that as the school year gets more stressful and demanding that you can still remember how much you enjoy being a music educator. Have you ever thought about what made you decide to teach? Was there a teacher in your life who made you feel special as a student and as a musician? In a recent faculty group activity, our principal brought up these questions for us to ponder: What made you decide to go into teaching? Is it acceptable for a fourteen-year-old student to choose to fail? What is more important—what a student has learned or the responsibility we give our students? It was very interesting to hear teachers from other departments describe their reasons to teach: summers off, vacation time, their parents were teachers, they did not know what else to do, and more. The fine arts teachers’ responses included that a music teacher had recognized their talent, the creativity involved, the love of music and students, the passion, and the competition. In response to the second question, many teachers believed that if a student isn’t working to a certain potential, they would ultimately fail. The fine arts teachers believed that encouraging all students is a priority and that with this encouragement, failure is not even considered. Finally, most teachers believed that classroom learning is more important than student responsibility. Fine arts instructors believed that giving students more responsibility leads to a successful learning environment.

IMPORTANT DATES October—Renew your TMEA membership and preregister for the 2013 convention. October 2—Convention housing opens. October 15—Postmark Deadline for HS String Honor Orchestra CDs and other entry materials. October 20–21—HS String Honor Orchestra judging. October 27—Area recording date. November 10–11—Area CD judging. November 15—TMEA scholarship application deadline. December 15—Specialty instrument application postmark deadline. December 31—TMEA convention mail/fax preregistration deadline. January 24, 2013—TMEA convention online preregistration deadline. February 13–16, 2013—TMEA Clinic/ Convention in San Antonio.

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I believe that fine arts teachers help students become successful. Many students feel very comfortable in our presence. They feel encouraged. The students we teach want to get better, want to be motivated, and want to be successful. Even students with lesser talent can feel successful in our classrooms. We need to be enthusiastic, encouraging, patient, and motivating. We are often the reason some students come to school and stay in school. Why did I become a teacher? I had a passion for helping students, I love bringing families and communities together through music, I love the competition, and I love knowing that I have made a difference in others’ lives. As author and management expert Ken Blanchard said, “There is a difference between interest and commitment. When you are interested in something you do it only when it is convenient. When you are committed to something, you accept no excuses, only results.” 2013 Clinic/Convention Update It might seem like our convention is in the distant future, but just like everything

else in our year, it will be here before you know it! As of October 2 you can make a convention housing reservation from www.tmea.org/convention. Take time to look through the hotel choices to decide which properties you might select when you make a reservation. Some hotels sell out so quickly that you should have multiple options in mind. As most of you did last year, take a moment to preregister online. It’s the fastest, simplest way to complete your convention registration! Go to www.tmea.org/convention for registration information and much more. 'XDO &HUWLÀFDWLRQ Remember that orchestra students may also audition in band or choir, but once a student is notified of placement in either the All-State Jazz Ensemble or AllState Orchestra (strings), he or she may not advance to Area in another All-State group. Specialty Instruments For the 2013 All-State orchestras, the specialty instrument is contrabassoon. Specialty instrument recordings and entry forms must be postmarked

by December 15 and sent to the TMEA headquarters. Download the application from the Orchestra All-State Audition Material page (at the bottom). All-State Repertoire The program for the Symphony Orchestra is Mahler’s Symphony No. 1. The Philharmonic will perform Blow It Up, Start Again, Newman (visit Jonathan Newman’s website to listen to this selection), Elegy To the Memory of My Friend, Serge Koussevitzky, Hanson, and On the Waterfront, Symphonic Suite from the Film, Bernstein. The String Orchestra will perform Adagio for Strings, Barber, Divertimento, Bartok, and Sinfonia no. VII in D, Mendelssohn. All-State Conductors This year, I am so excited to be working with Gary Lewis (Symphony Orchestra), Allen Tinkham (Philharmonic Orchestra), and Tanya Simons Ratner (String Orchestra). I am certain our All-State students will enjoy this year’s preparation for the All-State concerts under these fine conductors’ tutelage.

2013 TMEA Clinic/Convention February 13–16 San Antonio OUR CLINIC/CONVENTION IS FOR ORCHESTRA DIRECTORS! Over 30 clinics on the latest instructional tools and materials for orchestra directors Open All-State orchestra rehearsals Honor Orchestra and All-State concerts University orchestra performances The latest teaching supplies & more Over 800 orchestra teachers attend

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Gary Lewis Symphony Orchestra Conductor Gary Lewis is the Director of Orchestras and Professor of Music in the College of Music at the University of Colorado at Boulder, where he conducts

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the University Symphony Orchestra and oversees the entire orchestra program. He also leads the graduate program in orchestral conducting, including both the master’s and doctoral levels. Lewis is also Music Director and Conductor of the Midland-Odessa Symphony Orchestra. As a strong advocate of music education, Lewis has presented many in-service workshops for public school educators, as well as numerous presentations at state and regional music education associa-

tion conferences. In addition, he has conducted many all-state orchestras across the U.S. In 2010 Lewis played an important role in the creation of the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras and continues to serve as the founding Artistic Director of the organization and conductor of its Symphony Orchestra. Lewis has served on the faculties of Texas Tech University, Ohio State University, the University of Michigan, and Abilene Christian University. He received a master’s degree in conducting from Texas Tech University and bachelor’s degree in music education from the University of Oklahoma. His postgraduate work includes participation in the Pierre Monteux School for Orchestral Conductors and the Tanglewood Conducting Seminar. Allen Tinkham Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor Allen Tinkham is increasingly recognized as one of the most gifted conductors and teachers of his generation. He is hailed by the Chicago Tribune as one of Chicago’s most important “educators, mentors, and inspirational guides

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A champion of contemporary music, Tinkham has won eight ASCAP awards and is further committed to teaching 20th-century repertoire to young musicians alongside more traditional orchestral repertoire. Season highlights with CYSO include works of Ligeti, Messiaen, and Schoenberg along with Poulenc’s Gloria, Debussy’s La Mer, and Strauss’s Also sprach Zarathustra. As a guest conductor, engagements this season include the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Colorado Symphony. Tinkham is also on faculty at Columbia College of Chicago and the New York Summer Music Festival. Tinkham began his conducting career mentoring under James DePriest and Murry Sidlin as Apprentice Conductor of the Oregon Symphony Orchestra. He received his BM from the Eastman School of Music under David Effron and his MM from the University of Michigan under Kenneth Kiesler, and he continued studies at the American Academy of Conducting in Aspen studying under David Zinman.

Tanya Simons Ratner String Orchestra Conductor A strong advocate of new music promotion and music education through orchestral playing, Tanya Simons Ratner holds a master’s of music studies (orchestral and choral conducting), a bachelor of music education (string/classroom teaching) and a bachelor of music (violin/voice) from the University of Queensland, Australia. She has had additional conducting study with Larry Rachleff, Music Director at the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. In 2000, Simons Ratner was awarded a Churchill Fellowship, which enabled her to study conducting and to research youth orchestra management in Austria, Canada, and the United States. Prior to moving to the U.S. in 2003, Simons Ratner was a conductor with the Queensland Youth Orchestra Council and worked at the Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University, where she taught undergraduate conducting and directed the young conservatorium orchestras. In 2004, she was appointed Assistant Professor of Music at Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tennessee, where she directed the University Orchestra and taught violin/viola. Ratner was also the founding Director of the Clarksville Youth Orchestra. Currently, Ratner is a freelance conductor and violin studio teacher. Her engagements include conducting the Kalachakra Festival honoring the Dalai Lama on his 76th birthday, the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra, SHEP Orchestra, Brisbane, Australia, Texas All-State String Orchestra, and the Houston Civic Symphony.

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tudent teaching is the culmination of a music education major’s college experience. Most student teachers have confidence in the knowledge and skills gained over the course of their college career. But beyond the content taught through that coursework lie the practical realities of teaching. What does my cooperating teacher expect from me? Will the students work hard for me? How does the copier work? Where do I eat lunch? Where do I park? As student teaching approaches, these considerations often cause more anxiety than any potential musical challenge. The best way to face these uncertainties is with information. Talking with those who have been through the student teaching process—from every angle—can be extremely helpful. The following Q&A is intended to do just that—to offer information from a panel of experts who represent different perspectives in the student teaching experience. The questions asked by Nate Hutcherson, a music education major preparing to student-teach in spring 2013, were answered by Ruth Kurtis, a former cooperating teacher, Jonathan Morsinkhoff, a recent student teacher, and Michele Henry, a university supervisor. Anyone approaching their teaching semester will certainly have questions specific to their situation. We hope the following information will offer answers to some of the questions common to most student teachers.

WHAT IS THE MOST VALUABLE PART OF THE STUDENT TEACHING EXPERIENCE? Ruth Kurtis (cooperating teacher): Learning what to do and what not to do, creating your own teaching style (by discovering what works for others and for you), becoming confident in yourself, and mastering content are most important. You will spend a lifetime learning and honing these skills, so enjoy the journey! I also caution that you have to have a high degree of honest introspection and use of common sense. As a cooperating teacher (CT), I don’t have the time to teach common sense. Jonathan Morsinkhoff (recent student teacher): Balance being a teacher with being a learner. Although you are finally teaching students, you need to observe and learn from the cooperating teacher. While student teaching, seek to emulate the cooperating teacher’s methods so that students can get to know you and so you can learn new methods. Michele Henry (university supervisor): It’s what I call the shifting spotlight—from you as student to you as teacher. Until this point, the focus has been on you as student—you improving your performance skill, you demonstrating your knowledge of theory and history, you displaying a beautiful conducting pattern. Suddenly, now the focus is on your students—their performance, their knowledge, their responses. It doesn’t matter if you do everything perfectly, if they don’t. You will spend a great deal of time figuring out how your students learn and what you need to do to best facilitate that learning. This change of mindset can be very challenging, but it can also be very rewarding. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF STUDENT TEACHING? JM: It is extremely important to meet with and talk to your CT. If you are teaching at multiple schools you will need to meet with each of your CTs—high school, middle school, and elementary. When you meet them, dress professionally, refer to them using “Mr.” or “Ms.” titles from the start, and discuss

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expectations—what you’ll be doing, what your CTs want you to do, and how you will fit into their program. If your university supervisors have given you a project or anything to complete over the semester, make sure to review that with your CTs. MH: Do your homework. Find out all you can about the school, the community, the students, and your CT. If you have a chance to do some observation at the school prior to student teaching, you will be way ahead of the game once your official student teaching placement begins. Also, you should go shopping. Even if you have several semesters until student teaching, begin assembling your professional wardrobe now. It can be expensive to buy a new wardrobe at once, so purchase a little at a time. If your closet reflects that of a typical college student, you likely don’t have many clothes appropriate for teaching. It’s amazing the difference it can make in your confidence when you are professionally dressed. (It also can keep you from being mistaken for a student in the faculty lounge!) RK: Be open to a new definition of success (other than what you experienced as a student). Each community defines success differently. This may affect what directors believe students can achieve personally and musically, as well as the role of music education in a community. How does your CT define success? Is that different from the community or your university? WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING TO DO ON THE FIRST DAY OF STUDENT TEACHING? MH: Be early! Your CT wants to know that you are reliable. Don’t be shy! Take the initiative to approach the students and other teachers; show interest in who they are. First impressions are lasting impressions. JM: Your CT may or may not have you teach the first day. Every situation is different, and you may be required to teach a beginner class, sectional, or piece of

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music right off the bat. Whatever it may be, say “yes sir” or “yes ma’am,” and get it done. Also, before you go home for the day, always ask your CTs if there is anything you can do for them. This will show that you care about them, their program, and that you are willing to do whatever it takes to help. RK: Be active in the classroom, take notes, make observations, and learn to think with the mind of a teacher. Ask the CT if they want you to be stationary, playing, or roving in the room. Be flexible. Much of teaching is planning and adapting to the moment, mood, and challenges at hand. Watch your CT and look for motivation strategies, pacing, how they disguise repetition, and what percentage of achievement is acceptable for the stated goals. Nate Hutcherson (2013 student teacher): Reflect on what you thought about student teachers in your own classes, and think about how students will see you. I remember really liking the student teachers who were not shy but rather sought to build relationships immediately. WHAT DO I CALL MY COOPERATING TEACHER? RK: It really depends on the CT’s personality and what boundaries they want to set. Start formally by always using “Mr.” and “Ms.” titles in the classroom. You may become more informal when the CT offers to be referred to on a first-name basis, but do this only in non-teaching situations. WHAT SHOULD STUDENT TEACHERS CONSIDER IN DISTINGUISHING THEMSELVES FROM THEIR STUDENTS? JM: Student teaching is a cool role that you have only once, so take advantage of it! Be the teacher—you need to have a level of separation and distance from the students in attire, actions, and behavior. Make sure you are learning as much as you can from your CT and that you are taking advantage of being in front of real students every day.

WHAT ARE MY CHANCES OF TEACHING INDEPENDENTLY IN THE CLASSROOM? RK: It’s very likely! My personal plan is to establish an increasing transfer of time and responsibilities to the student teacher (ST). Once they establish momentum in rehearsal, I allow them to teach independently and simply leave my office door open to monitor the classroom from a distance. Many cooperating teachers will troubleshoot discipline with nonverbal means while the ST is on the podium. This means that the ST may yet need to establish those boundaries for themselves. Some CTs may plan to leave the classroom occasionally to give you a real-life experience. They may monitor by having a video camera or recording the rehearsal for feedback purposes. HOW SHOULD I HANDLE LESSON PLANS? JM: You have to plan, plan, and plan some more. When it comes to making a great first teaching impression and getting the students really involved with learning, the more you plan, the better it will go. Make sure you take the time to plan your lessons and include more material than you plan to teach. MH: Each school and each teacher will have their own requirements and habits for lesson planning. While at that school and with your cooperating teacher, you should follow those practices for any plans you have to submit officially, even if you have another method of planning for your own use. You may not see your CT create similar hardcopy lesson plans. It is often the case that veteran teachers do not write out detailed lesson plans in the same way that new teachers should. After gaining substantial experience, it becomes less necessary to write down every step of the process—particularly for a piece of music you are teaching for the tenth time. However, this doesn’t get you off the hook now—plan! HOW DO I GAIN THE RESPECT AND COMMAND OF THE STUDENTS? JM: Work on engaging the students and being positive at all times. Be willing to teach in many different ways, and use many teaching strategies including visual, aural, and kinesthetic. Letting students take the lead at some points can

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Katrin Meidell, violist, received her bachelor of music (magna cum laude) from Boston University, where she studied violin and viola, and earned a bachelor of arts in psychology. Meidell earned the master of music from New England Conservatory with academic honors, where she studied with and served as teaching assistant to violist Carol Rodland. Meidell completed her doctor of musical arts at the University of North Texas, studying viola performance with Dr. Susan Dubois and music and medicine with Dr. Kris Chesky. Meidell, visiting assistant professor of viola at Texas Tech University, regularly performs in professional ensembles across Texas. Sergeant Major Chuck Seipp retired in August from his post as senior trumpet soloist with the United States Army Band, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pershingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ownâ&#x20AC;? and joined the music faculty as visiting assistant professor of trumpet. Seipp holds a bachelor of music education degree from The University of Kansas and the master and doctor of musical arts in trumpet performance from Catholic University of America. As element leader of the Concert Band, Sergeant Major Seipp performed with the Army Band since 1980, participating in global events and PDQ\ RIÂżFLDO :DVKLQJWRQ ' & HYHQWV and Presidential functions. Seipp also performed with the Ceremonial Band, Herald Trumpets, and Brass Quintet. He was featured numerous times as soloist with the Concert Band, Orchestra and Brass Band. Nataliya Sukhina has joined the School of Music as a senior staff accompanist. She is a graduate of 3URNRÂżHY &ROOHJH RI 0XVLF 8NUDLQH and earned the master of music at the Tchaikovsky National Academy of Music of Ukraine. Sukhina studied at the University of North Texas for the doctor of musical arts and the graduate DUWLVW FHUWLÂżFDWH LQ SLDQR SHUIRUPDQFH FRQWHPSRUDU\ FKDPEHU PXVLF RUJDQ harpsichord, and fortepiano.

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help create personal ownership within the classroom. RK: Because I tend to have intense rehearsals, I allow the students to interject humor, as long as they can pull back to the focus of the rehearsal. I believe that one of the most challenging skills we teach our students, regardless of the content area, is how to listen. HOW CAN I GET THE MOST OUT OF THE STUDENT TEACHING PROCESS? MH: Take advantage of every opportunity. If your cooperating teacher asks if you’d like to do something, the answer is always yes! Then do it right away. Even better, be proactive. Rather than waiting to be asked, ask what you can do. And even better yet, notice what needs to be done, and do it before being asked. Student teaching is your full-time job—it’s certainly true for your cooperating teacher! If your cooperating teacher is working, you should be working. You are expected to be present for all the same duties and activities—faculty meetings, parentteacher conferences, bus duty—all of them.

WHAT FURTHER SUGGESTIONS WOULD YOU OFFER FUTURE STUDENT TEACHERS? JM: One important thing I learned was to have extra sets of clothes in my car—both casual and dress clothes. You never know what can happen in a school day, so be prepared. Also, be patient and manage your time carefully. There may be days you’ll be at the school for 12 hours or more. You need to be flexible and remember the love and passion for teaching that you have. MH: Be willing to be mentored. The reason you are there is to learn from someone with more knowledge and experience than you. Know that you are going to make some mistakes—don’t be defensive and don’t make excuses. Always be professional. Take copious notes. Keep a notebook available at all times. Write down phrases, words of wisdom, strategies, and other ideas that you encounter. This will become one of your most valuable resources. RK: You don’t get credit for saying or teaching the right things unless you see

the positive result in the way the students respond and perform. Let your barometer of success be student-driven. Be clear with your intentions and goals. Work for an environment of trust and team. Don’t let fear of failure keep you and your students from achieving the most. Students will achieve only to the degree that you challenge them. Nate Hutcherson is a senior music education major at Baylor University. He is looking forward to student teaching in spring 2013. Ruth Kurtis is a retired orchestra director who supervised numerous student teachers during her 33-year career. Jonathan Morsinkhoff is in his second year of teaching as assistant band director at Horn HS and Terry MS in Mesquite. Michele Henry is Associate Professor of Music Education at Baylor University where she teaches choral music methods and supervises student teachers.

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o your choirs sound great in your choir room? Does that sound change when you move into your performance venue? The following suggestions are offered for your consideration to help make that transition from a rehearsal site to a performance setting. Start preparing for the transition while still in your rehearsal space. As you begin establishing the standing arrangement, have students write on their music the names of the people between whom they are standing. Just the act of writing those names will reinforce the position, and they will see it every time they look at their music. Because rehearsal time in your performance space may be limited, consider exposing your students to other areas of the school to work on singing in other physical settings while still listening to blend, tone, etc. One colleague suggested scheduling rehearsal time in your performance space prior to the start of school as it might be more available. Experiment with riser placement. If your risers allow, try changing the configuration—maybe a shallower curve, or conversely, a deeper arc. Try adjusting the distance of the risers from the front of the stage; a proscenium arch could help propel the sound to the audience. If your stage has a full-stage acoustical enclosure, find the acoustic sweet spot. If you use a traditional sound shell, experiment with that placement. Adjust the height if that is an option, or adjust the spacing behind the risers.

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Depending upon how much rehearsal time you have in your performance space, you might need to adjust your choir’s standing position for a more optimum sound. Add a row, create more space between the singers, or move them closer together. Separate the sections or mix them up. Don’t be afraid to use more of the stage floor—consider spreading out the students on the risers and on the stage in front of the risers. Not only do we have to worry about how the choir sounds, we also have to worry about where they sit and how they enter the stage. Rather than seating them in the front of the audience, consider seating them two by two on outside aisles. I seat my choirs on opposite sides of the auditorium and alternate back and forth during the concert—as one choir exits stage left, the next choir enters stage right. And if they are seated in pairs, they can enter the stage in double rows, which cuts in half the time needed to move to the stage. Seating them along the outside aisles also allows parents and other audience members to sit closer to the stage and reduces talking within the choirs. You may have to take time to teach the stu-

dents how to get on the risers in double rows (use the end section as a “staircase”), but once they figure it out, the process can work very smoothly. Regardless of how students enter the stage, be sure to practice that method—more than once. If you are performing in a venue where you don’t have the opportunity for prior rehearsal, make sure you have a seating chart. The following practical suggestions are from Jennifer Gallagher, choir director at Nolan Ryan JH in Alvin: A few rehearsals before the concert, I give each student a note card and we write down the logistics of the concert for their choir. It is important that they do it in their handwriting. They note things like “after this song . . .” “watch so-and-so for your cue to stand,” “exit stage left,” and more. I take all of the cards (each choir has a different color) and tape them to the seats in the house where they will sit (and from which they come to the stage). When the students arrive, they find their color card and sit down in their seat. Throughout the concert, they can look at their card and know exactly what to do. We never end up with that awkward switching moment on the risers where people weren’t in their

right order. My students know what to do, when to do it, and this allows me to focus solely on conducting. Practice every aspect of the performance experience, including the audience’s recognition of the choirs’ accomplishments. Demonstrate how you will acknowledge your students when you bow. They must learn to be gracious recipients of ovations by smiling and not talking. Also be sure to recognize your accompanist, who is an integral part of your performance. You are now ready for your concert, but before it begins, remind your audience and your students of appropriate concert etiquette. If you have consistent problems with restless or noisy children in your audience, see if one of the service organizations on your campus could provide childcare. North Shore HS offers a baby station in the lobby. Juice boxes and bags with goldfish or animal crackers are available to parents with restless children. Parents are encouraged to use the baby station until the child calms enough to return for the remainder of the concert. If you have downtime while choirs are transitioning to the stage, use that time

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to make announcements about upcoming concerts, recognition of Region Choir members, booster club officers, fundraising opportunities, etc. This also helps prevent the audience from talking while choirs are moving. For a holiday concert, invite the audience to sing along with holiday songs while the choirs are moving. Optimally, your choirs will move quickly and efficiently and there will be little wasted or dead time to fill. Practice does not make perfect—practice makes performance. Perfect practice makes perfect. Do not overlook any aspect of your performance situation. I hope your concerts this year are outstanding! Thanks to Derrick Bready, Denise Eaton, Jill Fetty, Jennifer Gallagher, Sam Harris, Enrique Collazo, Jan Juneau, and Jo Scurlock-Dillard for their contributions to this article. 2013 Clinic/Convention Update As of October 2 you can make a discounted convention hotel reservation from www.tmea.org/convention. Take time to review the hotel choices to decide which properties you would prefer. Some

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'XDO &HUWLÀFDWLRQ Students who qualify to advance to Area in Band and Vocal organizations must complete a Dual Certification form and submit it to the Region President by December 15. On this form, the student declares the track in which he or she will continue to audition for qualification to All-State at the January 12 Area auditions. The Dual Certification form is found on the Band Division Forms page located under the Band Division menu on the TMEA website. Vocal Division Offerings From Thursday through Saturday, our convention will feature 22 clinics targeted for Vocal Division members. In addition, you can observe our 2013 All-State conductors during their rehearsals. With these three well-respected conductors in

Brad Holmes All-State Mixed Choir Conductor Brad Holmes is Director of Choir Programs at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois. His extensive guest conducting schedule has included all-state, ACDA Honor Choirs, and church music festivals throughout the United States.

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International conducting engagements have taken him to England and the Far East, directing choirs from Korea, Japan, China, and the Philippines. In 2000, he was a Visiting Fellow in Residency at Cambridge University, England. Choirs under his direction have toured to 35 countries in Europe, South America, East Asia, the South Pacific, and Australia. His compositions are published by Santa Barbara Music Press, Morning Star Publishing, and First Step Publishing. Upon earning a DMA degree from Arizona State University, Holmes became a member of the choral faculty at Luther College. In 1991 he accepted his current post at Millikin University. During his 21-year tenure at Millikin, the choral program has blossomed to five traditional choirs and a variety of smaller vocal ensembles involving more than 300 students and five nationally recognized conductors. Under Holmes’s leadership the Millikin University Choir has gained a national reputation, due in part to five invitations to perform at ACDA national and regional conferences. In addition to annual two-week tours across the U.S., the choir has recently toured in China, Taiwan, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, and throughout the United Kingdom. They recently recorded their sixth CD, How Sweet the Sound, on Millikin’s First Step Records label. Sharon Hansen All-State Women’s Choir Conductor Sharon Hansen is Professor and Director of Choral Activities at the University of Wisconsin/Milwaukee, where she conducts the UWM Concert Chorale and teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in conducting and choral literature. Hansen is also founder and music director of the Milwaukee Choral Artists, one of just a handful of professional women’s vocal ensembles in the country. With the Milwaukee Choral

Jefferson Johnson All-State Men’s Choir Conductor Jefferson Johnson is Director of Choral Activities at the University of Kentucky, where he conducts the University Chorale and Men’s Chorus. He also teaches advanced choral conducting, choral methods and literature, and directs the graduate program (MM and DMA degrees) in choral music. A native of Atlanta, Johnson received a bachelor of music degree from the University of Georgia, master of music degree from the University of Tennessee, and the doctor of musical arts degree from the University of Colorado. While living in Atlanta, Johnson was also a member of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra Chorus and Chamber Chorus conducted by Robert Shaw. Artists, Hansen has commissioned almost 50 new works for women’s voices and has championed music in 29 languages from more than 40 world cultures. Widely known as a conductor and master teacher, Hansen has conducted the Romanian National Radio Choir, the Gächinger Kantorei and Bach Collegium-Stuttgart, the Stockholm Conservatory Chamber Choir, the Moldavian and Oltenian Philharmonic Choirs in Romania, and the University of Regensburg Symphony Orchestra in Germany. Ensembles under Hansen’s direction have appeared at state, regional, and national ACDA and NAfME conferences. She has served as guest conductor and clinician with all-state choirs, music festivals, and honor choirs in more than 25 states. Author of the book Helmuth Rilling: Conductor—Teacher, Hansen is a member of the Editorial Board of The Choral Journal. She also authored the chapter “Women, Conductors, and the Tenure Process: What’s Up in the Academy” in the book Wisdom, Wit, and Will: Women Choral Conductors on Their Art. She has a signature music series with Santa Barbara Music Publishing and Hal Leonard.

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Johnson’s instructional video Ready . . . Set . . . Sing! is published by Santa Barbara Music Publishing. Johnson maintains an active schedule as an adjudicator and guest conductor for high school and collegiate choirs throughout the U.S. and he has conducted honor choruses in 32 states. University of Kentucky choirs under Johnson’s direction have performed at fourteen conventions of choral music educators. Most recently the UK Men’s Chorus was featured in performance at the 2011 ACDA National Convention and at the 2012 ACDA Southern Division convention. The UK Chorale has toured extensively, with recent performances in Paris, Washington D.C., the Bahamas, and New York City.

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ifferentiating instruction and providing student choice in the elementary music classroom can seem like a daunting task. One simple solution that can also increase student engagement is the inclusion of music stations. Based on the same concept as literacy stations and math centers, music stations allow you the freedom to facilitate and provide opportunities for individual and smallgroup interaction. Many of our TEKS and standard music concepts are ideally suited for station work. Stations have been used successfully for providing skill practice, obtaining information, and acting as a culminating activity to a unit of study. Some of our favorite stations topics are: 5K\WKP

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M U S I C STATIONS Begin by reviewing your curriculum to find a concept area or XQLW \RX FRQVLVWHQWO\ WHDFK ,W FDQ EH KHOSIXO DQG D ORW OHVV LQWLPLdating to limit your early attempts to a single grade level. Keep in mind that younger students use work stations daily in their other classrooms and will adapt to the procedures very easily. Start small and commit to a minimum of 2–3 class periods to implement stations. Select your activities carefully, and reflect on how you might be teaching these activities if you weren’t in a station setting. Take time to explain logistics, give instructions, and set expectations before the students begin working. Load your stations with opportunities to practice skills (something there is never enough time for) and include a variety of pairings (e.g., working individually [on a computer], with a partner [playing a game], or in small groups). Always take time to have some type of assessment—it will give you direct feedback on the success of each station and the students’ mastery of the concept, and it will provide valuable insight into the overall experience of your students. Southwestern Musician | October 2012 53

offer a clever way to assess your studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; skills and provide that rare one-on-one time in your music classroom. When considering station activities for younger students, process-oriented is typically more effective, while a more balanced approach works best with older students.

Select your activities carefully, and UHĂ HFW RQ KRZ \RX might be teaching them if you werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t in a station setting. Stations donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t replace your curriculum. They simply provide a different method of delivery. Stay open-minded and experiment until you discover what is comfortDEOH IRU \RXU FODVVURRP HQYLURQPHQW ,W LV not unusual for us to continually modify from minute to minute, class to class, and even year to year. Now that we have incorporated stations into our toolbox for delivering information, skill building, and assessment, we have grown more confident that stations work and are filling voids in our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; musical growth.

your filing cabinets and closets and dig out all of those games and fun activities that get the kids engaged. Teacher-made and purchased games work great in a stations setting, as do the plethora of computer games, websites, and SmartBoard activities available online. Activities: There are two kinds of station activities:

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GETTING ORGANIZED Stations are great fun for students, but they can sometimes be stressful for teachHUV ,WÂˇV HVSHFLDOO\ GLIILFXOW WR DFFHSW WKH idea of giving up control of the classroom to allow for a more learner-centered environment. With some thoughtful consideration before you begin, you can set clear goals and expectations that will foster success for you and your students. Here DUH VRPH TXHVWLRQV WR DVN \RXUVHOI DV \RX think about setting up stations in your classroom: Â&#x2021; +RZ PDQ\ VWXGHQWV VKRXOG EH DW HDFK VWDWLRQ" It depends on the work being done in that station, but 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;6 students per station works well. Â&#x2021; +RZ PDQ\ VWDWLRQV GR , QHHG" This depends on class size. To keep the

Always take time to have some type of assessmentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it will give you direct feedback on the success of each station, the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; mastery of the concept, and it will provide valuable insight into the overall experience of your students. numbers at each station manageable, consider how many students are in the class. Five stations can work for an average class size of 25â&#x20AC;&#x201C;30. If the classes are larger, a few more stations will be needed. Â&#x2021; :KHUH GR , SXW WKH VWDWLRQV" Space the stations out around the perimeter of your room and place one in the center. If the teacher is a station, you can use your desk area as one too. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to vary the type of stations so that students are alternating between active and sedentary activities. Â&#x2021; +RZ GR , GHFLGH RQ JURXSV" A variety of options are available to group students, from totally random (students pick a number at the door as they enter) to very deliberate (the teacher forms the groups before class time, considering abilities and behavior concerns). Students can choose which stations to visit, or they can be assigned by the teacher. Â&#x2021; :KDW GR , GR LI VWXGHQWV ILQLVK EHIRUH LW LV WLPH WR VZLWFK" Sponge activities can be provided (the use of task cards makes this easier), or students can keep a folder of their station work with them, allowing them to pull out unfinished work if they have some free time. Another solution is to allow the students to revisit any station once they have completed their work, allowing them to move at their own pace. Â&#x2021; +RZ GR , KDQGOH LQDSSURSULDWH EHKDYLRU" Deal with behavior in the same way you

would in a whole group activity. Whatever expectations are set in your room should remain in place during stations time. Â&#x2021; +RZ GR , FROOHFW ZRUN" The previously mentioned work folder is one option, another is to have a central collection area for finished work (a turnin basket) or a collection basket at each station. Â&#x2021; +RZ ZLOO , LQFOXGH VKDULQJ WLPH DW WKH HQG RI FODVV" Use some sort of stop signal where everyone returns to their places as they would in whole class work and ask for volunteers to share or call upon students. You can start by asking students to identify their favorite stations or those they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t like and describe why. A little impromptu concert is also fun if playing instruments is part of the lesson. THINKING AHEAD Preteaching the station activities makes these days run much more smoothly. When students know what to do, they ZRQÂˇW KDYH WR DVN VR PDQ\ TXHVWLRQV DQG FDQ JHW VWDUWHG RQ WKH DFWLYLW\ TXLFNO\ Before you begin, consider teaching the following to your students: Â&#x2021; KRZ WR XVH WKH HTXLSPHQW DQG materials; Â&#x2021; KRZ WR VKDUH DQG WDNH WXUQV ZLWK materials; Â&#x2021; KRZ WR XVH WKH Â´, &DQÂľ DQG Â´7DVNÂľ cards (instruction cards that the teacher prepares ahead of time, letting

the students know what to do at the station, what materials they need, and what they should do when they are finished); Â&#x2021; KRZ VWXGHQWV VKRXOG VROYH SUREOHPV that arise (e.g., ask three others before me, phone a friend, use a help signal); Â&#x2021; KRZ WR SXW WKLQJV DZD\ DQG Â&#x2021; KRZ WR VZLWFK WR D QHZ VWDWLRQ PXVW they wait for your signal, or can they change whenever they are ready?). TRACKING PROGRESS We have found it helpful to track what our students have accomplished in their stations work. These are some of our favorite tracking tools. Menus: &UHDWHG OLNH D UHVWDXUDQW PHQX in this form of station tracking, students DUH GLUHFWHG WR FRPSOHWH WKH Â´PDLQ GLVK LWHPVÂľ EHIRUH WKH\ FDQ FKRRVH IURP D VHOHFWLRQ RI Â´VLGH GLVKHV Âľ ,I WKHUH DUH ILYH RU VL[ side dishes, the students might be tasked with completing three of their choosing. ,I VWXGHQWV FRPSOHWH WKH UHTXLUHG LWHPV early, they can choose from a selection of fun dessert items. Tic-Tac-Think: This works best if you can come up with nine stations for the students. Set up a 3Ă&#x2014;3 table that looks like a tic-tac-toe board, with the name of a station in each box. The students must draw a straight line through any three boxes (as they would if they won a game of tic-tac-toe) and complete those three VWDWLRQV ,I WKH\ ILQLVK HDUO\ WKH\ FDQ choose from other stations on the board. Southwestern Musician | October 2012 55

Pick 2: This is essentially the same as tic-tac-think but with fewer choices (perhaps four or five). The students choose two activities to complete. This works well with younger students or shorter class times. Checklists: Students are provided a list of all available stations and simply check off those they complete. They might have a set number of stations that must be completed or they could be expected to complete all stations. The checklist works well in either situation. Badges: Smaller than a checklist, this might be a large mailing label with the station names printed on them. Students can wear the badge or put it on a small piece of paper they carry with them as they travel the room. With small stickers at each station, they place a sticker by the name of each station as it is completed. Again, the teacher can set the goal for the number of stations completed. ASSESSMENT Assessing the station work your students accomplish is a great way to hold them accountable for their learning and to

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track gaps in concept mastery. There are a number of ways to evaluate the learning of your students. Products: Any product (piece of paper or written task) can be graded just as you would if the whole class had completed it WRJHWKHU ,GHDOO\ VWDWLRQV FDQ SURYLGH GLIferentiated assignments for students to show their mastery of a concept. This will give you the flexibility to assess each student individually. Performances: ,I D PXVLFDO WDVN VXFK DV learning a composition, is a station choice, a time of sharing at the end of the class period can provide you with the chance to hear these performances individually and to assess playing skills. Goal setting: A grade can be assigned based on how many station activities the student completed given the expected number. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget that student interaction is easily documented. Main Dishes: ,Q WKH PHQX WUDFNLQJ idea above, main dish items are designed to be completed by everyone in the class. That makes it easy to use those activities for assessment. Show What You Know: This idea

features the teacher as a station. Students rotate through this station with the teacher to sing or play instruments or to DQVZHU TXHVWLRQV MAKING ROOM FOR STATIONS IN YOUR CLASSROOM Stations can be used to kick off a new unit, can provide practice time in the middle of a unit, and can be a fun way to complete and assess mastery of a concept at the end of a unit. We have found music stations to be most effective when we sprinkle them throughout our curriculum, like adding spice to a dish. Whether you see your classes twice a week, once every eight days, or somewhere in between, there is a place for stations in your music classroom. They allow you to interact with your students in a new and exciting way thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fun for all. Elasha Edwards is a Music Specialist at Flower Mound Elementary in Lewisville ISD and Pamela Griffith is a Music Specialist at Serna Elementary in North East ISD.

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love itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;love itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;love it! One of my favorite ideas that is easy and inexpensive is creating a magnetic music staff XVLQJ DQ LQH[SHQVLYH PHWDO FRRNLH VKHHW &UHDWH WKH VWDII with strips of black electrical tapes on the cookie sheet, and use round magnets for the music notesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it! How many times have your students been working with notes on staves when someone accidentally bumps the paper and the notes go everywhere? With a metal cookie sheet and magnets, the notes stay in place. This is my creative tip for my favorite month. This time of year, my third, fourth, and fifth graders are working on varying levels of difficulty in stick passing games. When the students have rehearsed VHYHUDO WLPHV , OLNH WR XVH GLIIHUHQW VRQJV ZLWK D VROLG VWHDG\ EHDW , UHSODFH some of the sticks with glow sticks. The glow sticks are usually in abundance DURXQG +DOORZHHQ EXW FKHFN RQOLQH IRU ORZHU SULFHV 8VH 5D\ 3DUNHU -U ÂˇV VRQJ Â´*KRVWEXVWHUVÂľ RU WKH ROGLH Â´0RQVWHU 0DVK Âľ DQG KDYH D JUHDW WLPH 7R reinforce rhythms, divide your class into several groups. Each group receives D EHDW RU EHDW SKUDVH /RRN IRU +DOORZHHQ PXVLF &'V WKDW LQFOXGH VFDU\ songs (or scary-funny) that have a solid beat. Play the music while each group says their rhythmic phrase. You can have all groups perform at once or bring in and out different groups (each group is still saying only their rhythmic phrase). This is also a perfect time to bring in the classics with minor pieces. Also consider showing your students how music has changed. One of my favorite

IMPORTANT DATES Octoberâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Renew your TMEA membership and preregister for the 2013 convention. October 2â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Convention housing opens. November 15â&#x20AC;&#x201D;TMEA scholarship application deadline. December 31â&#x20AC;&#x201D;TMEA convention mail/fax preregistration deadline. January 24, 2013â&#x20AC;&#x201D;TMEA convention online preregistration deadline. February 13â&#x20AC;&#x201C;16, 2013â&#x20AC;&#x201D;TMEA Clinic/ Convention in San Antonio.

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examples is Night on Bald Mountain by Mussorgsky. Play it for your students and then offer them another version such as the dance remix version of Night on Bald Mountain (you can find these on iTunes). Hint . . . this can be an ideal song to play with the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; rhythmic phrases. :DQW PRUH LGHDV IRU 2FWREHU" -RLQ XV RQ Edmodo (instructions on the next page). Music is fun!

What Does TMEA Have to Offer Me? Answer #2 /DVW PRQWK , JDYH \RX GLUHFWLRQV WR the World of Music video-hosted on our convention webpage for you to show your administrators to help them understand what our convention has to offer. 7KLV PRQWK , HQFRXUDJH \RX WR SD\ \RXU membership dues if you have not done so VLQFH WKH QHZ \HDU DFWXDOO\ EHJDQ -XO\

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ZHEVLWH )ROORZ WKHVH VLPSOH VWHSV DV , ZLOO continue to highlight offerings available to you on Edmodo throughout the year: *R WR ZZZ HGPRGR FRP &OLFN Â´,ÂˇP D 7HDFKHUÂľ WR VHW XS \RXU account (itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s free!). 3. When you have created your account, ILQG WKH ZRUG Â´*URXSVÂľ RQ WKH OHIW side tab. &OLFN RQ -RLQ 5. The code of TMEA Elementary Music Teachers is 98LVK0. 6. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s it! Now you can check out everything in the library. *RRG OXFN DV \RX FRQWLQXH LQWR WKH upcoming holiday season thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s full of wonderful teaching opportunities for every music educator! 2013 Clinic/Convention Update As of October 2, you can make a discounted convention hotel reservation from w w w.tmea.org /convention. As PDQ\ RI \RX GLG ODVW \HDU , KRSH WKDW you will again take a moment to preregLVWHU RQOLQH ,WÂˇV WKH IDVWHVW VLPSOHVW ZD\

to complete your convention registration. *R WR ZZZ WPHD RUJ FRQYHQWLRQ IRU UHJistration information and much more. Convention Helper or Volunteer As you make your plans to attend the convention, please consider volunteering to be a presider, office helper, or to work in convention registration. To volunteer, go to the TMEA website, and under the Elementary Division menu item select the Volunteer to Help page, or simply email me at sallyhobizal@katyisd.org. Texas Elementary Invited Clinicians We are fortunate to have an abundance of wonderful teachers here in Texas. With VR PXFK H[SHULHQFH DYDLODEOH WR XV , DP SOHDVHG WR DQQRXQFH WKH 7H[DV ,QYLWHG &OLQLFLDQV IRU WKH 70($ &OLQLF &RQYHQWLRQ DUH %HQ 7RUUHV DQG *DEULHOD Montoya-Stier. When you plan your convention schedule, be sure to look for their clinics. Ben Torres Texas Invited Clinician Ben Torres is in his ninth year in

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Every music education graduate going on to teach in a Texas school should be given the opportunity to be supported through the TMEA Mentoring Network.

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mentoring. These organizations were formed to serve and support those who joined together as a community of people engaged in related occupational pursuits. However, as the community grows larger, there is an increasing need for the counsel to become more deliberate and intentional lest its members, especially new members, become isolated and the benefits of membership become unintentionally reduced. ,Q WKH SDVW 70($ DQG RWKHU RUJDQLzations have initiated efforts to mentor new music educators. We are not too far removed from the time when TMEA 5HJLRQ 9LFH 3UHVLGHQWV ZHUH FKDUJHG with facilitating mentoring programs. Most recently TMEA Past-President Mike Ware worked with the Foundation for Music Education in conjunction with TMEA to establish the Music Educator 5HVRXUFH 1HWZRUN 0(51 0(51 efforts were coordinated by a regional network of band, orchestra, vocal, and elementary volunteer advisors. Many positive mentoring relationships began and flourished through this program. Despite the good intentions behind

these prior programs, it appeared that a large number of new music educators were being missed. As Executive Director 5REHUW )OR\G UHSRUWHG KHUH ODVW PRQWK the TMEA Executive Board and staff are currently working on reimagining the possibilities of organizational mentorship. Key to this new framework will be the college and university music teacher preparation programs and faculty. An effective channel of communication and cooperation between TMEA and those who prepare teachers will allow deliberate and accurate identification of students who will soon enter the profession. The goal would be that every music education graduate going on to teach in a Texas school would be given the opportunity to be supported through the TMEA Mentoring Network. As Mr. Floyd indicated last month, all ideas to help improve the program will EH FRQVLGHUHG 6SHFLILFDOO\ WKH &ROOHJH Division and its members should be an integral part of the design, development, DQG IXQFWLRQ RI WKHVH QHZ HIIRUWV &70( officers should incorporate a new mission for their chapters by identifying future

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Degree Programs Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Music in Performance Bachelor of Music (teacher certiďŹ cation)

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of the division, or email them to me at keith.dye@ttu.edu. This is a huge undertaking, but it is also arguably one of the most important tasks we can promote as professional educators. Important Notices Â&#x2021; 2Q 2FWREHU WKH &ROOHJH 'LYLVLRQ ZLOO KROG WKH )DOO &RQIHUHQFH Â´&KDOOHQJHV ,QVLJKWV 6ROXWLRQVÂľ DW WKH 70($ RIILFH LQ $XVWLQ , KRSH you can set aside the date and work to ensure a meaningful representation in DWWHQGDQFH IURP \RXU FDPSXV &KHFN your email for the agenda that was distributed in September. Â&#x2021; 7KH FDOO IRU SDSHUV WR EH SUHVHQWHG at the convention poster session has been issued. The deadline is 2FWREHU $GGLWLRQDO GHWDLOV DUH LQ the adjacent frame on this page. Â&#x2021; 9ROXQWHHUV IRU WKH FRQYHQWLRQ DUH always needed and appreciated. Whether you are interested in presiding over division sessions or helping with registration, the always-willing volunteer force guarantees our convention remains a world-class HYHQW 7R YROXQWHHU JR WR WKH &ROOHJH Division menu from www.tmea.org and select Volunteer to Help. CTME Notes Janna Carroll, Director of Public Relations and Communications *UHHWLQJV IURP WKH &ROOHJLDWH 7H[DV Music Educators Board! We are pleased to announce the details of Leadership 6XPPLW ÂłRQH RI &70(ÂˇV DQQXDO events to serve music education chapters across Texas. Our goal with this event LV WR FXOWLYDWH FXUUHQW OHDGHUVKLS TXDOLties within each future music educator with the hopes that one day our generation will have the same set of outstanding OHDGHUVKLS TXDOLWLHV RI WKRVH ZKR SUHFHGH XV 7KH PLVVLRQ RI &70( LV WR LQFUHDVH professionalism, advocacy, and networking activities across and within campus chapters around the state. Save the Date: Leadership Summit ZLOO EH KRVWHG E\ 'DOODV %DSWLVW 8QLYHUVLW\ -DQXDU\ Â˛-DQXDU\ This event is open to all local chapter members, and we would love to see as many as possible attend! For students within the area, the cost of the event will EH Â˛ +RZHYHU ZH XQGHUVWDQG 66 Southwestern Musician | October 2012

that not everyone is within commuting distance. Therefore, hotel accommodations will be made for those who need them, bringing the cost of the weekend WR DSSUR[LPDWHO\ RU OHVV &70( LV providing a scholarship for one freshman from each university who would

like to attend. The scholarship will cover housing, food, and registration costs for the weekend. The registration form can be found at ctmeweb.org. Email comSOHWHG UHJLVWUDWLRQ IRUPV RU TXHVWLRQV WR collegiatetexasmusiceducators@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Emily Gurwitz Forrester L. Halamicek Clyde Hale Samuel Hale Cindy Hallo Brian J. Halverson Gregory Alan Hames Julie Hamil Susan Hanlon Kimberley Hanna Kristine M. Hanzlik Bethany Hardwick Katie Hardy Dr. Amy Marie Harris Rocky D. Harris Robert F. Hastings Norma Hawes Kristy Denise Hayes Van L. Hayes Brandon S. Haynes Craig C. Haynie Steven D. Hearn Bobby W. Heathcock Elaine K. Heinze Hope Hennecke Van A. Henry Deborah Hernandez Michael Anthony Hernandez Jill Hesson Dean Hill Shaun Patrick Hillen Mary Lynn Hokett Brandon Michael Holt Donna Holt Priscilla Ochran Holt, PhD Rachel Holt Ty Alden Hood Joy A. Hope Ann Hornack Michael Huestis Jocelyn Hund Libby B. Huntington Rev. Daniel Hutchins Carl Erwin Idlebird Alexandra Jackson Mitzi Nell Jackson Raymiah Jackson Vanessa Jackson Marian Jacobs Michael C. Johnson Michael J. Johnson Randy Johnson Shirley Ann Johnson Allison Jeanette Johnston Christie M. Jones Dustin Jones Victoria Falkner Jones Addie Brieanne Jordon

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Emmelynn Junek Joseph Jung Amy Jurchisin Michele Kahne Myron Scott Karner Cynthia D. Karr David T. Kastor Gaylene Lilley Kelley Kathryn Ann Kendle Matthew Kent Malvina David Keselman Natalia Andreevna Kharlova Teresa Colleen Kile Blair King Peter Kline Heather Leigh Klossner Hubert Wessley Knight, Jr. Melody Knott Marc Edward Kondrup Chris Kosterman Kathryn M. Kuddes Bonnie Kuehl Charles L. Kuentz Stephen Paul Kujawa Rebecca Francis Kyriakides Nick La Rocca Samuel Labordus Cheri Lafferty Jessica Lane Laura K. Lane LuAnn Lane Dennis A. Langevin Phil Louis LaRocque Casey Latham Janet Paderewski Lattanzi Darla B. Lawless Jennifer Lawrence Jed Alden Leach Patrick Leaverton Colleen LeBourgeois Barbara Lee James R. Lee George Leon Shawna Marie Lien Yi-Jan Liu Dr. Douglas Lockard Rachel Lockard Lelah Loftin Daniel D. Lonie Andres J. Lopez Linda D. Loudenback John Richard Lovelace Nicholas A. Luggerio John David Luker David Mairs Susan M Malone Patrick A. Mann David Martinez Deborah Kathleen Martinez Viridiana Martinez Michael Mason Maya Sevelen Mathews-Silva Alexandr Matros Earl A. Mattei Marilyn Mattei Celeste A Matthews

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