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JANUARY 2010 45 TEMPO

Music In Urban Schools SessionsThursday, February 18, 2010

Grants And Other State-Level Issues For Music Educators From Urban Schools

Clinician: Carol Frierson-Campbell, William Paterson University, Wayne, NJ.

Sponsored by: NJMEA Urban Issues Committee.

The Drum Set: How It Works, How To Keep It WorkingClinician: Bruce Jackson, Englewood, NJ.

Sponsored by: Southpaw Productions.

Singing JazzClinician: Justin Binek, University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA.

Assisted by: The NJAJE Honors Jazz Choir.Sponsored by: NJAJE.

Why Advocate Now? How To Be Proactive Rather Than ReactiveClinician: Laurie Schopp Lock & Chiho Okuizumi, VH1 Save The Music Foundation.

Jazz Across Your Curriculum: Invigorating Today’s Music Classroom!

Clinicians: Melissa Walker and Ryan Maloney, Jazz House Kids.

Assisted by: Jazz House Kids.

Move The Singin’ And Sing The Movin’Clinician: Sean McLean, Elizabeth School District, Elizabeth, NJ.

The Newark Early Strings ProgramClinician: Michelle Hatcher, Newark Public Schools, Newark, NJ.

Assisted by: Rafael Hernandez ES 4th Grade String Ensemble.

Starting A Latin Jazz Band In Your Middle SchoolClinician: Jose Serrano, Newark Public Schools, Newark, NJ.

Preparing Students For Vocal AuditionsClinicians: Suzanne Kane, West Side High School, Newark, NJ; Matthew Russell, Columbia High School, South Orange Maplewood, NJ.

Rockin’ Out: Rock Ensembles In The High SchoolClinician: Edward Stroh, Jersey City Arts High School, Jersey City, NJ.

You Want Me To Teach What?Clinician: Suzanne Kane, West Side High School, Newark, NJ.

Networking Across Cities And SchoolsFacilitators: Urban Issues Committee

Band In The Urban Setting: Ensure Musical ResultsClinician: Thomas P. Siebenhuhner, School 26, Elizabeth, NJ.

Elementary Day SessionsThursday, February 18, 2010

Rockin’ Resources For The General Music ClassroomClinician: John Jacobson, Hal Leonard Corporation.

Sponsored by: Hal Leonard Corporation

Part Singing And Orff Instruments? Yes, We Can And Should… It’s Beautiful!

Clinician: Marilyn Wood, Middle Tennessee State University, Smyrna, TN.

Improvising Authentic World DancesClinician: Sanna Longden, Folk Style Productions, Evanston, IL.

Rhythm And Melodic Games For Teaching Improvisation In The Elementary Music Classroom

Clinician: John Feierabend, Hartt School of Music, Hartford, CT.

Sponsored by: GIA Publications, Inc.

CONFERENCE SESSION OFFERINGS

Listed below are the workshops that are now scheduled to be presented throughout the conference and are presented in no particular order. There are others which will be added later.

Please check the NJMEA website to confirm workshop day, time, room and hotel assignments. The final schedule of events will be available as of February 1, 2010.

www.njmea.org

NEW JERSEY MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATIONSTATE CONFERENCE

FEBRUARY 18 - 20, 2010

BRUNSWICK HILTON AND TOWERSTHREE TOWER CENTER DRIVE,

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ

TEMPO 46 JANUARY 2010

Ring It In! A Seasonal Tapestry Of Games, Songs, And DancesClinician: Nancy Silber, Green Vale School, Long Island, NY.

Here Comes Treble! What’s New For 2-Part ChoirsClinician: Sally Albrecht, Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc.

Sponsored by: Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc.

TI:ME Technology Sessions – February 18-20, 2010

iTunes University – Best Practices In TeachingClinician: Alfred Johnson

Sponsored by: Medgar Evers College, C.U.N.Y.

Elementary General Music: Using Technology to Integrate Music With Other Subjects

Clinician: Amy BurnsSponsored by: Far Hills Country Day School.

Essentials Of Music Theory - New Version EMT 3Clinician: Andrew Surmani


Mastering Music - Stimulating And Engaging Curriculum-Based Instruction That Is Fun For All Ages

Clinician: Andrew SurmaniSponsored by: Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc.

Creating, Interpreting, And Understanding MusicClinician: Andrew Surmani


New Technology For The Instrumental Classroom Increase The Impact Of Your Pedagogy!

Clinician: Andrew SurmaniSponsored by: Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc.

nanoBands: Live Performance And Demonstration By Greenwich High School Students

Clinician: Barbara FreedmanSponsored by: Greenwich High School, SoundTree.

Teaching Music Through Composition With Technology: Beginning Lessons That Work

Clinician: Barbara FreedmanSponsored by: Greenwich High School.

Teaching Music Production With ProtoolsClinician: Bill Purse

Sponsored by: Duquesne University.

New Paradigms In Music EducationClinician: Brian Laasko

Sponsored by: Canton City Schools, Canton, Ohio.

Remixing Youth / Remixing CultureClinician: Brian Laasko

Sponsored by: Canton City Schools, Canton, Ohio.

Computer-Assisted Drill Design For The 21st Century Marching Band

Clinician: Brian P. TimmonsSponsored by: Bergenfield High School.

Create Your Next Elementary, Middle School, Or Jr. /Sr. High School Multi-Media Choral Program Completely With Your Computer (And Students)!

Clinician: Casey F. HulickSponsored by: Goshen Intermediate School, Goshen, NY.

Music On The MuveClinician: David Laks

Podcasts, Blogs, And WikisClinician: Floyd Richmond

Sponsored by: Valley Forge Christian College.

Distance Learning Technologies For Music InstructionClinician: Floyd Richmond

Sponsored by: Valley Forge Christian College.

Simultaneous One-On-One Attention For Each Student – It’s Not Impossible

Clinician: Garnett MacMullin, Tim NachtigallSponsored by: Tritone Music Education Systems.

But The Student Is NOT In The Room!Clinician: George F. Litterst

Music Labs 101: How To Decide What Kind Of Music Lab Is Right For You?

Clinician: George F. LitterstSponsored by: Yamaha.

Capturing Great Recordings Of Student EnsemblesClinician: George F. Litterst

Sponsored by: Yamaha.

Demystifying Live Sound ReinforcementClinician: George F. Litterst

Sponsored by: Yamaha.

Easy To Use Software For Audio And Midi Recording And Editing: Cubase Ai 4 Basics

Clinician: George F. LitterstSponsored by: Yamaha.

NJMEA/TI:ME CONFERENCE SESSION OFFERINGS


iNetPrep: Small Ensemble Coaching Via Real-Time Video-Conferencing Using Internet2

Clinician: Jack ScandrettSponsored by: Indiana University of PA.

The Teachers Guide To Music, Media & Copyright LawClinician: James Frankel

Sponsored by: SoundTree.

Technology Integration In The Music ClassroomClinician: James Frankel


Technology SandboxClinician: James Frankel, Rick Dammers, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ.

Sponsored by: SoundTree & TI:ME NJ.

YouTube In Music EducationClinician: James Frankel, Thomas Rudolph

Sponsored by: SoundTree & Haverton Schools.

Considering “Standards” For Music TechnologyClinician: Jay Dorfman

Sponsored by: Boston University.

Music Technology Pedagogy: Examining What Teachers Really Do In The Lab

Clinician: Jay DorfmanSponsored by: Boston University.

Noteflight: Teaching And Learning With Online Music NotationClinician: Joe Berkovitz

Sponsored by: Noteflight LLC.

Great Two-Track Recordings -A Low-Cost, “Cookie-Cutter Solution” Using A Hand-Held Digital Recorder And Audacity

Clinician: Joseph PisanoSponsored by: Grove City College.

Aergo In Performance: Music In The Palm Of Your HandClinician: Lynn Emberg Purse, Bill Purse

Sponsored by: Duquesne University.

Electronic Percussion: What Every Drummer Needs To KnowClinician: Marc Jacoby

Sponsored by: West Chester University.

I’m Going Mobile: An Overview Of Mobile Platforms And Tools For Music Creation And Instruction

Clinician: Marc JacobySponsored by: West Chester University.

Songwriting Made Simple In Primary & Middle School Using O-Generator And Other Sequencers

Clinician: Marcel PuseySponsored by: O-Music.

Playing And Learning World Rhythms And Music In The Classroom

Clinician: Marcel PuseySponsored by: O-Music.

What’s A Teacher To Do? Garageband’s Great, But My School’s Got PCs!

Clinician: Mark LochstampforSponsored by: Capital University.

Use Free Internet Tools For Global TeachingClinician: Mark Lochstampfor, Khew Sin-Sun

Sponsored by: Capital University, MusicTec.

The Musical Capabilities Of The iPhoneClinician: Matthew Etherington

Sponsored by: Woods Charter School.

Great Ensemble Recordings Start To FinishClinician: Michael Fein

Sponsored by: Haverford High School.

Looping With CreativityClinician: Michael Fein

Sponsored by: Haverford High School.

Exploring The World Of Video-Conferenced Music TeachingClinician: Patricia Riley, Brad Johnston

Sponsored by: The University of Vermont, USA; Yokohama International School, Japan.

Manhattan School Of Music Electronic Jazz EnsembleClinician: Richard Sussman

Sponsored by: Manhattan School of Music.

Reaching The Other 80%: Establishing Technology-Based Music Classes In Middle And High Schools

Clinician: Rick Dammers, David B. WilliamsSponsored by: Rowan University, Illinois State University.

Reaching The Other 80%: Hands-On Activities For Non-Traditional Music Students And Classes

Clinician: Rick Dammers, David B. WilliamsSponsored by: Rowan University, Illinois State University.

Teaching Music Fundamentals With Ableton LiveClinician: Rick Schmunk

Sponsored by: University of Southern California (USC).



Maximizing Expression In Midi PerformanceClinician: Robert Willey

Sponsored by: University of Louisiana, Lafayette.

Developing Collaborative Music Technology CoursesClinician: Robert Willey

Sponsored by: University of Louisiana, Lafayette.

New High School Curriculum For Teaching Audio/Midi Sequencing With Pro Tools

Clinician: Robin HodsonSponsored by: SoundTree.

Video Views And Successful Strategies For Music Composition In Six Elementary And Middle Schools

Clinician: Sandi MacLeodSponsored by: Vermont MIDI Project.

Creating And Directing The Computer Music EnsembleClinician: Scott L. Phillips

Sponsored by: University of Alabama, Birmingham.

Useful Technology In The Private Lesson StudioClinician: Scott Phillips

Sponsored by: Sam Houston State University.

Using Technology To Unlock CreativityClinician: Scott Watson

Sponsored by: Parkland School District, Allentown, PA.

Student Portfolio Creation Using iWebClinician: Susan Thomas

Sponsored by: University of Rhode Island.

“Wire” Your CartClinician: Thomas Kamp

Sponsored by: Berkeley Heights Public Schools.

Music Technology Electives That Work At The Secondary LevelClinician: Thomas Rudolph


Finding Funds For Music TechnologyClinician: Thomas Rudolph


Using Technology In The Choral RehearsalClinician: Thomas Traub

Sponsored by: Lenape High School, Rowan University.

Midi: Still The Cornerstone Of Music TechnologyClinician: V. Keith Mason

Sponsored by: Belmont University.

Alternative Instruments For Music Education: Guitar HeroControllers, Wii-Remotes, Lasers And More As Musical

Instruments In The ClassroomClinician: V.J. Manzo

Sponsored by: Kean University | Montclair State University | Temple University.

Wired Winds: Akai EWI And EWI USB Wind Controllers In Teaching And Performance

Clinician: Wayne PierceSponsored by: Kingswood-Oxford School.

Using Finale With Secondary Performing Ensembles Clinician: Tom Johnson

Sponsored by: MakeMusic.

Finale 101Clinician: Tom Johnson


SmartMusic 101 For Band & Orchestra Clinician: Leigh Kallestad


SmartMusic GradebookClinician: Leigh Kallestad


Recording A Solo InstrumentClinician: Dave Mendez

Sponsored by: Shure.

Choosing The Right Wireless MicrophoneClinician: Dave Mendez


Recording Your EnsembleClinician: Dave Mendez


Audio System Set-up BasicsClinician: Dave Mendez




FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010 and SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2010

(The workshops listed below are in no particular order and do not reflect the entire program.The complete schedule of events including day, time, room, and hotel assignments

will be posted on the NJMEA.ORG website on or before February 1, 2010.)

Guitar Workshop For Music EducatorsClinician: Tom Amoriello, Flemington-Raritan School District, Flemington, NJ.

A Teacher, A Singer, A Conductor And A Speech Pathologist Walk Into A Bar: The Benefits Of Visiting A Speech Pathologist And Why Every Teacher Should Go At Least Once

Clinician: Mark A. Boyle, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.

Sponsored by: NJ-ACDA.

The Middle School/Jr. High Changing VoiceClinician: Stephen A. Beddia, Egg Harbor Twp. Middle School, Egg Harbor Twp., NJ.

Assisted by: Egg Harbor Township Middle School Choir.Sponsored by: NJ-ACDA.

The Questions Singers Never Ask, Part IIClinician: Judith Nicosia, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ.


Developing Young VoicesClinician: Deborah Mello, Children’s Chorus of Sussex County.

Assisted by: Children’s Chorus of Sussex County.Sponsored by: NJ-ACDA.

Speaking The Language Of “Purple”…And Other Pigments Of Persuasion

Clinician: Deborah Simpkin King, Schola Cantorum on Hudson.


Teaching Technique And Expressive Playing Using Grade 1 And 2 Band And String Repertoire

Clinician: George Megaw, Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc.


From Composer To StudentClinician: George Megaw, Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc.


The House Is Rockin’: Pop Choral Arrangements That Will Last In Your Library

Clinician: Sally Albrecht, Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc.


Quality Choral Literature: A Reading SessionClinician: Sally Albrecht, Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc.


Choosing Appropriate Literature For The Middle School Or Developing Choir

Clinician: Rae Moses, Carl Fischer Music.Sponsored by: Carl Fischer Music.

Rethinking The Beginning: Strategies For Improving Note Reading

Clinician: Rick Dammers, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ.

Sponsored by: Rowan University.

Adolescent And High School Voice CareClinician: Donna Connolly, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ.

Sponsored by: New Jersey City University.

A Masterclass For TeachersClinician: Lisa C. DeLorenzo, John J. Cali School of Music, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ.

Audition Strategies: From Stress To SuccessClinicians: Katherine Fink and Jeanne Wilson, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ.

Sponsored by: New Jersey City University.

Keyboard Techniques For Young FingersClinician: Judy Kagel, Monmouth Academy of Musical Arts, Morganville, NJ.

Sponsored by: JBK Music Publishing Co.

Successful Practical Tips For Immediate Recorder Player Improvement Of Your Students!

Clinician: Fred Kersten, Boston University, Scotia, NY.Sponsored by: Yamaha Corporation of America.

Reaching Their Musical Potential: Developmentally Appropriate Activities For Students With Autism

Clinician: Krista Velez, Morris-Union Jointure Commission.

Inspiring Rehearsals For Inspiring PerformancesClinician: Dean Sorenson, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

Sponsored by: The Musical Source & Neil A. Kjos Music Co.



Jazz? Elementary, My Dear Watson!Clinician: Dean Sorenson, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN.

Assisted by: Sayreville War Memorial Concert Band.Sponsored by: The Musical Source & Neil A. Kjos Music Co.

What Music Teachers Need To Know About The HornClinician: Douglas Lyons, New York, NY.

Things You Should Know Before Taking Your Performing Groups On The Road

Clinician: Mike Mazzarisi, Performing Arts Consultants.Sponsored by: Performing Arts Consultants.

Working With Children Who Have Cochlear Implants: Helpful Resources And Teaching Approaches For The Music Educator

Clinician: Lyn E. Schraer-Joiner, Kean University, Union, NJ.

Sponsored by: Kean University.

Teaching Music ListeningClinician: Marissa Silverman, John J. Cali School of Music, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ.

Sponsored by: Montclair State University.

Reeds And Mouthpieces: A Clinic By The People, For The People

Clinician: Michael Skinner, DANSR Inc.Sponsored by: VanDoren.

A Tuneful Approach To Advanced ShiftingClinician: Gabriel Villasurda, Retired, Ann Arbor, MI.

Left Hand Flexibility: Breaking The D-Major Straight JacketClinician: Gabriel Villasurda, Retired, Ann Arbor, MI.

Technique For The Beginning Snare Drum StudentClinician: Domenico E. Zarro, Lindbergh School, Palisades Park School District, NJ.

Best Practices In Scoring For Woodwinds And BrassClinician: Thomas Bough, Northern Illinois University, Aurora, IL.

Sponsored by: Yamaha Band and Orchestral Division.

Five Color System For Marking ScoresClinician: Thomas Bough, Northern Illinois University, Aurora, IL.

Sponsored by: Yamaha Band and Orchestral Division.

The School Musical: Fitting The Pieces TogetherClinicians: Joe Akinskas, Cherry Hill Public Schools, Cherry Hill, NJ; Roz Metcalf, Todd Welcz.

Singing With The TrumpetClinician: Donald Batchelder, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ.

Sponsored by: Montclair State University.

Showing Musical Excellence Through National Board Certification

Clinician: Annice M. Benamy, Louis M. Klein Middle School, Harrison, NY.

Jazz Improvisation For All InstrumentsClinician: Tim Ries, The Rolling Stones.

Sponsored by: RS Berkeley Instruments.

What’s Going On With Flute Head Joints, Clarinet Reeds, Mouthpieces Barrels And Sax Reeds, Mouthpieces And Necks?

Clinician: Bob Ackerman, RS Berkeley.Sponsored by: RS Berkeley Instruments.

Sight Reading For Large EnsemblesClinician: Joe Elefante, Elefante Music.

Assisted by: Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School Moonglowers, Scotch Plains, NJ.Sponsored by: Elefante Music and Jupiter Band Instruments.

NJMEA Young Composers’ Compositions Contest CritiqueFacilitator: Patrick Burns, Montclair State University, Upper Montclair, NJ.

What’s New For Jazz Ensembles: A Music Reading SessionClinician: Jeffrey G. Haas, Ridgewood High School, Ridgewood, NJ.

Sponsored by: NJAJE and The Music Industry.

Making The Music “Feel”Good: The Significance Of Rhythm & Interpretation In Jazz Performance

Clinician: Anthony D.J. Branker, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ.

Assisted by: Princeton University Concert Jazz Ensemble.Sponsored by: NJAJE.

Adding Emotional Depth To Vocal Performance Through The Use Of Broadway Vocal Techniques

Clinician: Lisa DeSpain, Alfred Publishing/Belwin Jazz.Assisted by: Members of the NJAJE Honors Jazz Choir.Sponsored by: NJAJE/Alfred Publishing/Belwin Jazz.

Developing The Total Saxophone SectionClinician: Edward Joffe, New Jersey City University, Jersey City, NJ.

Assisted by: New Jersey City University Saxophone Ensemble.Sponsored by: New Jersey City University.



Recruiting And Retaining Low Brass StudentsClinician: John J. Palatucci, Livingston School District, Livingston, NJ.

A Journey Into Primitive And Ancient MusicClinician: Christine Sezer, Retired.

Transitioning From Music Student To Music TeacherClinicians: Robert Pispecky and John Iatesta, NJMAA Board of Directors.

Sponsored by: NJ Music Administrators Association.

Turn Around TeachingClinician: Donna Serio, Franklin School District, Somerset, NJ.


A Cookie For Your ThoughtsClinician: Joe Akinskas, Cherry Hill Public Schools, Cherry Hill, NJ.


NJMAA Breakfast MeetingFacilitators: Robert Frampton and Linda King, NJMAA Board of Directors.


Music Student To Music Teacher: Ace Your Interview!Clinician: Peter J. Griffin, Hopewell Valley Regional School District, Hopewell, NJ.

Sponsored by: NJ Music Administrators Association.Job Fair

Facilitators: James Sheeley and Robert Pispecky, NJMAA Board of Directors.


The Right Stuff: Musicianship Through Bow DevelopmentClinicians: Robert McCashin, James Madison University and Brenda Mitchell, Miami University.

Sponsored by: The FJH Music Company.

Ethical Challenges In MusicClinician: Lourin Plant, Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ.

Sponsored by: Rowan University.

Collegiate Panel DiscussionClinicians: Retired Music Educators

Sponsored by: NJ Retired Music Educators Association.

Drum For Your Life!Clinician: Sharon Silverstein, Hillsborough, NJ.

Sponsored by: Living At Peace, LLC.

Recruitment And RetentionClinician: Joseph Pergola, NESCO, Brookhaven, NY.

Beginning And Novice Instrumentalists: There’s No Sweeter Sound?

Clinician: Deborah Sheldon, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA.


New Directions For Strings: From The Top Down And The Bottom Up

Clinicians: Robert McCashin, James Madison University and Brenda Mitchell, Miami University.


Technique Times FourClinician: Pamela Tellejohn Hayes, Retired, Lexington, SC.

Sponsored by: Hal Leonard Corporation.

Using Ensemble Music In Beginning And Intermediate String Classes

Clinician: Pamela Tellejohn Hayes, Retired, Lexington, SC.

Sponsored by: Hal Leonard Corporation.

Think Big: Performing Large Choral Works With Your School Choir

Clinician: Scott Van Hoven, John F. Kennedy High School, Paterson, NJ.

The Alexander Technique And The Art Of BreathingClinician: Valerie Van Hoven, Kean University, Union, NJ.

Sponsored by: Kean University.

Beginning Flute And The First Eight NotesClinician: Rebecca Vega, Caldwell College, Caldwell, NJ.

Sponsored by: Caldwell College.

The Complete Choral Musician: Striving For Musical Literacy In Choir

Clinician: Kyle J. Weary, Mechanicsburg, PA.

Belting 101: Developing The Safe And Solid Chest VoiceClinician: Kyle J. Weary, Mechanicsburg, PA.

DO Teach This: Never Get A “Hoo” From Your Students AgainClinician: Todd G. Westervelt, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida.

Use Laban For Kindergarten Through Your Own Advanced Conducting

Clinician: Todd G. Westervelt, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida.

Teach 6/8 And 2/2 With Literature And Music Learning TheoryClinician: Todd G. Westervelt, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida.



Where Does Music Come From?: Teaching The Elements Of Music To Young Children Using Rhythm Instrument Activities

Clinician: Abby Connors, Piscataway, NJ.

Improvisation In Elementary General Music: Facing Fears And Fostering Creativity

Clinician: Rachel Whitcomb, Duquesne University, Pittsburgh, PA.

Creative Rehearsal Techniques For Todays Choral Classroom: Maintaining Student Interest And Maximizing Their Musicianship!

Clinician: Russell Robinson, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.

Middle School Singers: Turning Their Energy Into Wonderful Choirs!


I Know Sousa, Not Sopranos! A Workshop For Band Directors Teaching Choirs


World Dances For The Multicultural ClassroomClinician: Sanna Longden, Folk Style Productions, Evanston, IL.

Successful Strategies For Exceptional Learners In Instrumental Programs

Clinician: Kevin Mixon, Syracuse City Schools, Syracuse, NY.

Why Can’t They Sit Still And Listen? ADHD, Myths And Realities

Clinician: Alex M. Hammel, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Inclusion Strategies That Work!Clinician: Alex M. Hammel, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA.

Designing A Music Department Improvement PlanClinician: George Ober, William Floyd School District, Babylon, NY.

First Steps In Music: Vocal Development In The Early YearsClinician: John Feierabend, Hartt School of Music, Hartford, CT.


First Steps In Music: Movement Development In The Early Years



Twelve Steps To Music Literacy Using Conversational Solfege - Part I



Twelve Steps To Music Literacy Using Conversational Solfege - Part II



Teaching Through Rain, Sleet, Snow And A Seventh Grade Fire Drill

Clinician: Marguerite Wilder, Author/Editor/Clinician, Clarksville, GA.


Moving Beginning Instrumental Classes To Ensemble Performances

Clinician: Marguerite Wilder, Author/Editor/Clinician, Clarksville, GA.


Teaching Old Tricks To Young PupsClinician: Marguerite Wilder, Author/Editor/Clinician, Clarksville, GA.


Building Connectivity In English Language Arts: Why And How

Clinicians: George Ober, William Floyd School District, Babylon, NY. and Joseph Pergola, NESCO, Brookhaven, NY.



PERFORMANCES (Scheduled as of November 12, 2009)

• New Jersey Intercollegiate Jazz Ensemble• New Jersey Intercollegiate Concert Band• Carmel High School Concert Choir• Rahway All City String Orchestra• Overbrook High School Overtones• Central Regional High School Women’s Chorus• Cedar Hill Preparatory Children’s Chorus• Children’s Chorus Of Sussex County Concert Choir• New Jersey City University Saxophone Ensemble• Montclair State University Horn Quartet• Montclair State University Trombone Choir• Montclair State University Trumpet Ensemble

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2010

Exhibits Grand Opening & Welcome ReceptionSponsored by NJMEA

All Conference Attendees Invited!(You must be pre-registered to attend this special event!)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Annual Membership Luncheon(Note: A luncheon ticket must be purchased to attend.)

Collegiate Luncheon(Note: A luncheon ticket must be purchased to attend.)

Gala Concert Featuring “The Manhattan Transfer”After Hours Gala Reception

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 20,2010

All-State Bands & Women’s ChoirNJ Performing Arts CenterNewark, NJ

Sandra Snow, Women’s Choir DirectorWomen’s Chamber Ensemble Director

Michigan State University

Thomas G. Leslie, Wind Ensemble ConductorDirector of Bands

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Gary E. Smith, Symphonic Band ConductorAssociate Director of Bands, Emeritus

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

THE MANHATTAN TRANSFER

It’s been nearly thirty-five years since Tim Hauser, a former Madison Avenue marketing executive, paid his bills by driving a New York City cab while aspiring to form a harmony vocal quar-tet sui generis that could authentically embrace varied musical styles, and still create something wholly unique in the field of American popular song.

Hauser had been in doo-wop groups, folk groups, and even in a short-lived quintet named The Manhattan Transfer, but as the sounds of jazz, R&B, pop, rock ‘n’ roll, salsa and swing poured out of brownstones, Hauser now dreamt of four-part harmonies without limits.

In the Fall of 1972, Hauser’s taxi fare was an aspiring young singer named Laurel Massé, who was familiar with the sole album by Hauser’s earlier Manhattan Transfer combo, and was looking to form a group. A few weeks later, another of Hauser’s fares invited him to a party where he met Brooklyn native Janis Siegel; although already in a group, Siegel agreed to help out on some demos and before long she was the third member of The Manhattan Transfer. As Hauser, Massé and Siegel began rehearsing, Massé’s then-boyfriend, who was drumming in a Broadway pit band, introduced Hauser and Siegel to Alan Paul, who was co-starring in the original production of Grease, and the rest, as they say, is history.

Signed to Atlantic Records by the legendary head of the label, Ahmet Ertegun, the group released their self-titled debut in 1975; the second single from the album, a remake of the Friendly Broth-ers gospel classic “Operator,” gave the group their first national hit. “Operator” took radio stations by storm, from the opening four-part a cappella intro to Siegel’s emotional lead vocal, eventually peaking in the Top 20.

As “Operator” rose up the charts, the group was invited to make guest appearances on various variety shows and television specials.

The group went from strength to strength, when in 1981, they became the first group ever to win Grammy Awards in both Pop and Jazz categories in the same year.

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In 1982 and 1983 the group won consecutive Grammy Awards in the Best Jazz Vocal Per-formance, Duo or Group category for, respectively, “Route 66” and “Why Not!”

The critical praise and commercial success of the group’s first seven studio albums could hardly have prepared them for the monumental 12 Grammy nominations they received in 1985 for the album Vocalese. Those 12 nominations made Vocalese the single greatest Grammy nominated album in one year, and cemented the group’s status as one of the most important and innovative vocal groups in the history of popular music.

The Manhattan Transfer closed out the decade (1980-1990) as the “best vocal group in both Downbeat and the Playboy jazz polls. The 1990’s found the group earning Grammys, recording new material as well as a Christmas album, children’s music, and 50’s and 60’s popular music.

Heading into the new millenium, with world wide sales in the millions, Grammy Awards by the dozen, and as veterans of worldwide sold-out tours, the Manahattan Transfer once again proved their uncanny knack for being ahead of the times by teaming up with the then relatively unknown, but future Grammy Award winning producer, Craig Street, to record their tribute to the music of Louis Armstron (The Spirit of St. Louis).

The release of The Definitive Pop Collection, a two disc retrospective of the groups greatest hits, provided not only an opportunity to look back at one of the greatest bodies of work in American popular music, but also the chance to look ahead to 2008, which was the 35th Anniversary of a group that is restless, adventurous, limitless and, as the Philadelphia Inquirer so aptly put it, a group “that still can sound dangerous”!

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New Jersey Music Educators Association State Conference

Music! Just Imagine…February 18 – 20, 2010Hilton Hotel and Towers

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

The list below contains the hotels contracted by the New Jersey Music Educators Association for the 2010 State Conference. Please contact the hotel directly to make reservations using the conference code and telephone numbers listed below. To ensure availability and conference rates, please call before the deadline of January 18, 2010.

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FRIDAY SHUTTLE SERVICE TO HILTON

$84 $84 $94 $104 NA

February 18-20, 2010 – Hilton East Brunswick

One form per registrant. Pre-registration deadline: February 1, 2010IMPORTANT: Be sure to read the “Procedure for Registration” page for additional information about completing this form.

PLEASE NOTE: This year all registration materials will be PICKED UP ON-SITE. Nothing will be mailed to you prior to the Conference.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY! (You can type directly into the online form and then print it out)

Name: __________________________________________________________ One Word Name for Badge: __________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________ City: _________________________________________ State: _____ Zip: _____________

Home phone: (______) _____________________ School or School District Name: ______________________________________________________________

Email Address: _________________________________________________ MENC Membership ID: ______________________________________________ (Expiration date must be 2/10 or later)

ONLY CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO NJMEA WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR REGISTRATION.Purchase Orders will be signed and returned to school districts, HOWEVER,

no applicant will be registered until the registration form and check are received.

Make check payable to NJMEA – Send check and form to:Kathy Mosher, 80 Jumping Brook Dr. Lakewood, NJ 08701

To Register Online and Pay By Credit Card Click on this Link:(Available after Nov. 15, 2009)

Thursday, February 18, Pre-Conference Only: (check one) Pre-Register On-Site Amount Due_____ Elementary $130.00 $140.00 ____________________ Urban $130.00 $140.00 ____________________ TI:ME – TI:ME Members Only $ 50.00 $ 60.00 ____________________ TI:ME – Including TI:ME Membership $ 90.00 $100.00 _______________

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Feb. 18-20, Pre-Conference and Full Conference: (check one)_____Elementary $180.00 $200.00 ____________________Urban $180.00 $200.00 ____________________TI:ME – TI:ME Members Only $180.00 $200.00 ____________________TI:ME – Including TI:ME Membership $220.00 $240.00 _______________

Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19-20, Full Conference:_____ Member or Family Member $130.00 $140.00 ____________________ Retired MENC Member $ 30.00 $ 40.00 ____________________ Retired MENC Member Spouse $ 30.00 $ 40.00 ____________________ Non-MENC Member $236.00 $236.00 _______________

Additional Items:_____ Friday Ballroom Membership Luncheon $ 25.00 $ 30.00 ____________________ One Additional Friday Gala Concert Ticket $ 25.00 $ 25.00 _______________

Total Amount Due _______________

** This year’s Friday Gala Concert will be The Manhattan Transfer. ONE ticket will be included with your registration of $130 or more. One additional ticket may be purchased as indicated above. Tickets will be issued to the first 700 requests.

Please indicate if you will or will not attend the concert. ____ I will attend the Friday Concert _____ I will not attend the Friday Concert

CMENC Members must pre-register with the Collegiate Registration Form.

“Music! Just Imagine…” 2010 Registration Form

Procedure for Registration

1. In order to pre-register or register on site, you must be a current MENC member. If your membership is scheduled to lapse or you are not a member, call 1-800-828-0229. You can join or renew using your credit card and request MENC to immediately FAX you confirmation of current membership. Only music teachers who have NEVER been a member of MENC may register as a non-member and receive MENC membership. All others MUST contact MENC and renew first. Any current or expired member of MENC who registers as a non-member WILL NOT have their membership renewed.

2. Complete one registration form for each person attending. (Please complete all sections.) Do NOT STAPLE CHECK to the registration form and please do not mail back this procedure page unless it is printed on the reverse side of the registration.

3. Only family members can be registered as a guest. Family members are defined as a non-music teacher spouse or child between 12 and 18. Children under 12 admitted free, but do not receive concert tickets.

4. Ballroom Luncheon tickets are NOT included with registration. If luncheon is desired please enclose the $25.00 fee.

5. Include one check, payable to NJMEA, for the complete amount. (Registration by credit card may be done on the website after Nov. 15th. No credit card numbers will be accepted by mail.)

No school purchase orders will be accepted without the accompanying check & registration form. Be sure to seal your envelope. Purchase Orders may be faxed EARLY in order to have signatures in place: 732-367-7195

6. Send Registration Forms to: Kathy Mosher, 80 Jumping Brook Drive, Lakewood, NJ 08701 prior to February 1, 2010.

IMPORTANT: Registrations Post Marked After February 1, 2010WILL BE RETURNED TO THE SENDER

If A Packet Is Returned, You Will Be Required To Register ON SITE with the on-site fee!

7. New This Year: All Pre-Registration Packets will be picked up on site. None will be mailed.

8. No refunds for no-shows. Registration is non-transferable. NJMEA requires written notice of your cancellation, which must be mailed OR emailed to Kathy Mosher ([email protected]). If your cancellation notice is postmarked:

• On or before February 6, 2010 you will receive a full refund less a $20 processing fee. • On or after February 7, 2010, you will not receive a refund.

9. Hotel reservations must be made separately. See the hotel information page for telephone numbers and group code. Please call before 1/18/2010 to ensure availablility and conference rates.

Reminders

1. The TI:ME Workshop, Elementary Music Workshop and the Urban Initiative Workshop on Thursday is a Special Music Day and requires an additional registration fee to the main conference fee. You may register for Thursday ONLY by completing the appropriate category on the registration form. (Please note that attendance at the Thursday TI:ME Workshop requires TI:ME membership.)

2. TI:ME Workshops during the full conference on Friday and Saturday are open to all conference attendees.

3. The Welcome Reception and Exhibit Opening on Thursday evening is open to all Registered Conference participants.

4. The Friday Evening concert is included in your registration only if you check the appropriate box requesting the ticket. Tickets will be given to the first 700 people who request them.

5. All three Regions will host a reception for Conference participants immediately following the Friday Manhattan Transfer concert.

6. The “Intercollegiate Instrumental Concert” will take place on Thursday evening and admission is free to all.

7. The All State Band Concert and All State Women’s Chorus Concert will be held at New Jersey Performing Arts Center at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 20th. Tickets may be obtained by calling 1-888-GONJPAC (466-5722). Directions to NJPAC will be available in the Conference Booklet.

February 18-20, 2010 – Hilton East Brunswick

One form per registrant. Pre-registration deadline: February 10, 2010IMPORTANT: Be sure to read the “Procedure for Registration” page for additional information about completing this form.

PLEASE NOTE: This year all registration materials will be PICKED UP ON-SITE. Nothing will be mailed to you prior to the Conference.

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY! (You can type directly into the online form and then print it out)

Name: __________________________________________________________ One Word Name for Badge: __________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________ City: _________________________________________ State: _____ Zip: _____________

Home phone: (______) _____________________ College or University Name: ______________________________________________________________

Email Address: _________________________________________________ MENC Membership ID: ______________________________________________ (Expiration date must be 2/10 or later)

ONLY CHECKS MADE PAYABLE TO NJMEA WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR REGISTRATION.

Make check payable to NJMEA – Send check and form to:Kathy Mosher, 80 Jumping Brook Dr. Lakewood, NJ 08701

To Register Online and Pay By Credit Card Click on this Link:(Available after Nov. 15, 2009)

Thursday, February 18, Pre-Conference Only: (check one) Pre-Register On-Site Amount Due_____ Elementary $50.00 $140.00 ____________________ Urban $50.00 $140.00 ____________________ TI:ME – TI:ME Members Only $ 50.00 $ 60.00 ____________________ TI:ME – Including TI:ME Membership $ 90.00 $100.00 _______________

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Feb. 18-20, Pre-Conference and Full Conference: (check one)_____Elementary $85.00 $200.00 ____________________Urban $85.00 $200.00 ____________________TI:ME – TI:ME Members Only $85.00 $200.00 ____________________TI:ME – Including TI:ME Membership $125.00 $240.00 _______________

Friday and Saturday, Feb. 19-20, Full Conference:_____ Collegiate Member $35.00 $140.00 _______________

Additional Items:_____ Friday Collegiate Membership Luncheon $ 15.00 $ 20.00 ____________________ One Friday Gala Concert Ticket $ 25.00 $ 25.00 _______________

Total Amount Due _______________

** This year’s Friday Gala Concert will be The Manhattan Transfer. ONE ticket may be purchased with your registration. Tickets will be issued to the first 700 requests.

CMENC Members must pre-register with the Collegiate Registration Form.

“Music! Just Imagine…” 2010 Collegiate Registration Form

Procedure for Collegiate Registration

1. Collegiate CMENC members must pre-register in order to avoid long lines at the conference. Collegiate members who are undergraduate students at a state or private college may pre-register for $35.00. Students who choose to register on-site will be required to pay the full $140.00. (See the collegiate registration form for additional breakdowns.)

2. Complete one registration form for each person attending. (Please complete all sections.) Do NOT STAPLE CHECK to the registration form and please do not mail back this procedure page unless it is printed on the reverse side of the registration.

3. Collegiate Luncheon tickets are NOT included with registration. If luncheon is desired please enclose the $15.00 fee.

4. Include one check, payable to NJMEA, for the complete amount. (Registration by credit card may be done on the website after Nov. 15th. No credit card numbers will be accepted by mail.)

5. Send Registration Forms to: Kathy Mosher, 80 Jumping Brook Drive, Lakewood, NJ 08701 prior to February 10, 2010.

IMPORTANT: Registrations Post Marked After February 10, 2010WILL BE RETURNED TO THE SENDER

If A Packet Is Returned, You Will Be Required To Register ON SITE with the on-site fee!

7. New This Year: All Pre-registration Packets will be picked up on site. None will be mailed.

8. No refunds for no-shows. Registration is non-transferable. NJMEA requires written notice of your cancellation, which must be mailed OR emailed to Kathy Mosher ([email protected]). If your cancellation notice is postmarked:

• On or before February 6, 2010 you will receive a full refund less a $20 processing fee. • On or after February 7, 2010, you will not receive a refund.

9. Hotel reservations must be made separately. See the hotel information page for telephone numbers and group code. Please call before 1/18/2010 to ensure availablility and conference rates.

Reminders

1. The TI:ME Workshop, Elementary Music Workshop and the Urban Initiative Workshop on Thursday is a Special Music Day and requires an additional registration fee to the main conference fee. You may register for Thursday ONLY by completing the appropriate category on the registration form. (Please note that attendance at the TI:ME Workshop requires TI:ME membership)

2. TI:ME Workshops during the full conference on Friday and Saturday are open to all conference attendees.

3. The Welcome Reception and Exhibit Opening on Thursday evening is open to all Registered Conference participants.

4. The Friday Evening The Manhattan Transfer concert is NOT included with collegiate registration. Tickets may be purchased for an additional $25.00.

5. All three Regions will host a reception for Conference participants immediately following the Friday Manhattan Transfer concert.

6. The “Intercollegiate Instrumental Concert” will take place on Thursday evening and admission is free to all.

7. The All State Band Concert and All State Women’s Chorus Concert will be held at New Jersey Performing Arts Center at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 20th. Tickets may be obtained by calling 1-888-GONJPAC (466-5722). Directions to NJPAC will be available in the Conference Booklet.

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