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NEW MEXICO MUSICIAN

Official Publication of the

New Mexico Music Educators Association

Volume XXXII

ARTICLES

Number 1

ISSN 0742-8278

CONTENTS

Fall 1984

PAGE

Excellence and the Classroom/Russell P. Getz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 A Summary Report of the

International Society for Music Education International Music Conference/Ellen McCullough ........... 12

MENC Awards Program Announced ....................... 15 The Society For General Music Idea Exchange:

Name the Composer: Taking Seriously the Value of Humor in Teaching Music/Paul K. Capps ....................... 16

DEPARTMENTS

The President's Message ................................. 4 Our Executive Secretary Says . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 From The State Department of Education ..................... 9 District News . . . . . . . . . . . . ............................ 27

University News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Of Note ............................................. 36 Advertisers Index ...................................... 42

ORGANIZATIONAL MATTERS

All-State: A Preview and Honor Group Information ............. 18 NMMEA Official Handbook .............................. 32 Minutes, Board of Directors Meeting, Fall 1984 ................ 36 NMMEA Financial Report Summary ........................ 40 NMMEA Music Industry Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Tom Dodson, Editor Home 293-4901 Office 277-4 705

Larry Wheeler, Business Manager Home 256-3823

All correspondence should be addressed to the editor, Department of Music, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87 I 3 I.

The New Mexico Music Educators Association is a federated state association of the Music Educators National Conference and part of the Southwestern Division of MENC.

The New Mexico Musician is published three times per year at Modern Press. Albuquerque by the NMMEA. Deadlines for the Fall, Winter and Spring issues are August 7. November 1. and March 1.

Subscription rate to non-members is $4.50 per year; single copy is $1.50. Changes of address should be reported to Rollie Heitman, Executive Secretary.

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THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

The new school year is well

underway and I hope that all of you have had a relaxing and enjoyable summer, and that the year has got­ten off to a good start. One thing that I have learned while serving on

the NMMEA Board of Directors for the last seven years is that there are many excellent music educators throughout the state. When you feel things aren't going well or you need some help, don't hesitate to call one

of your colleagues. Even with the

great distances involved in the state,

you need not feel so isolated if you call someone that has experienced

many of the same feelings that you have. For the first year teacher,

please call some of the more ex­

perienced teachers, and introduce

yourself so we can help; WE CARE!

I would like to congratulate Mr.

Lloyd Higgins of Hummingbird Music Camp in the Jemez Moun­

tains for being selected "Music Educator of the Year." I met Lloyd my first year teaching and have always been impressed with his car­ing and love for his students and colleagues. Congratulations also to Darlene Van Winkle for being selected as the first recipient of the "Dr. John Batcheller Award for Ex­cellence in teaching Elementary School Music." Darlene is currently serving on the Executive Committee

of our association and will leave of­fice after the 1985 All-State and In­service Conference. She is an outstanding music educator that is loved by her students and respected

greatly by her colleagues. Both of these individuals are very deserving of recognition, as being the best of

our profession. Congratulations also go to the

students and teachers selected as

the 1985 Honor Groups. These are: Carlsbad High School Choir, Carol

Brashear conductor; Albuquerque Junior Orchestra, Art Sheinberg

conductor; and Manzano High School Band, Bruce Dalby conduc­

tor. For those of you that don't nor­

mally attend the Honors Concert on Thursday evening during All-state,

be sure and go this year as I am cer­

tain it will be one of the highlights of

the conference. Amendments to our articles-of­

incorporation seem to be a yearly, occurrence as we continually try to

improve and make our by-laws

easier to understand. Please read the minutes of the Fall Board of Directors meeting in this publication for an amendment concerning eligibility to hold offices in our state association, as we will vote on it at the general meeting. District Presidents should also check your constitutions to see if such a clause is included.

At the national level there are some changes that will affect us all. "Music in Our Schools Week" has been changed to "Music in Our

Schools Month." The month of March has been designated for 1985 with February 1 as the last date to get materials from the na­tional office. Check the MENC

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tion of a comprehensive awards program for outstanding individuals, schools, and organizations on the

national scene. Look elsewhere in

this magazine for a detailed account of the awards and guidelines for selection. The Soundpostis another addition of the national office. This

is a newsletter using a newspaper format to keep the membership in­formed of happenings throughout

the country. It will not replace the Journal, but is an addition to it. It is

good to see MENC trying to broaden communications with the membership, but remember that

communication takes two parties actively involved.

Student members of MENC often feel left out in our state

association because they feel that

not enough is offered at All-State for them. These important members are free to attend any of the

workshops, clinics, and rehearsals

as are all members. Student members are also invited to attend

all meetings, but are not allowed to vote. Another advantage of student membership is that the first year after graduation dues in MENC are

greatly reduced. Upon closing, remember to read

the minutes of the Fall Board of

Directors meeting for addditional in­

formation such as: 1986 All-State dates, recording procedures for the

1985 All-State, and much more.

Have a good year, and I hope to see many of you at All-State.

NEW MEXICO MUSICIA

The following is a conver­saticon between two of the fore1most trumpet players in the world. Marvin Stamm, one of the most respected s t ucd io p l a yer s a r o und todmy, and Woody Shaw, who.1se accomplishment in jazz are legendary.

MS: Woody, t hirty years ago, my dad gave me some goodl advice that I'll pass on to m1y own kids. He told me whattever I picked to do for a livimg, make sure I really like it. Because I'll probably be d oing it for a long, long tim(e. For me, the answer was music. And I've never regrretted it. WS: There's nothing like 1t. We'rre actually making a liv­ing ,doing what we really love .. MS: For sure. You can't beat it. WS: And so many good things hap­pen to you. Like last Saturday in Ne\Wark. They gave a concert for me amd gave me an honarary degree from1 Arts High. There were three greatt high school orchestras. I saw my <0ld trumpet teacher. Man, I criedl for half an hour. MS: That's what music's all about. You don't explain it. Not really. You feel it. It comes from deep in­side .. The trick is getting it out. And if I dlon't have the right horn, I can't do itt. That's why I'm so excited abowt these new Y amahas. And it's fun to be excited about a horn agaim. WS: Right, You can play anything on tlhem. And everything comes so muc:h easier. I don't use as much

energy to play. It's like they took all the best _parts of the great trum­pets and rolled them into one. On the European Tour I just finished, several classical players came up to me and asked about the horn ... MS: They were hearing something. WS: Yeah. And I know what they were hearing. Because sometimes it feels like I can just reach out and touch the notes. MS: Absolutely. I can play a soft ballad. It responds. I can play loud and fast. It responds. Brilliant, fat, rich sounds. It comes from the way these horns are made. WS: You said it. The very first time I picked up my Yamaha horn, it was so on. The intonation's so per­fect, it took me a week to get used

to it! The high G's were like silk. And on the slow things where I 'd always used a Huegel, I end up staying with the trumpet 'cause it can give me the kind of full, dark sound I want . My t r o m b o n e p l a y e r s a i d , "Woody, I never heard you sound like that before." I said, "Me neither." I really love this horn. MS: So do I. My reputation as a studio player is based on versatility, and this new horn from Yamaha is the epitome of versatility. It got m e t o swi t c h w h e n I thought I never would. WS: You're absolutely right, You know what horn I used to play. Nothing was going to make me change but one thing. A better trumpet. MS: You have to respect

Yamaha quality. Not just their instruments, but the way they be­lieve in giving back to the commu­nity. They're sensitive to people and to music, and they're dedicated to bringing out the best in life throughout the world. WS: Amen to that, Marvin. Amen to that.

The new 6000 Series professional trumpets from Yamaha. For in­formation, visit your authorized Yamaha dealer or write to Yam aha Musical Products, 3050 Breton Rd. S.E., P.O. Box 7271, Grand Rapids, MI 49510.

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OUR EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

SAYS ...

This message marks the be­ginning of the forty-first year of con­tinuous service to music education for students through NMMEA. The beginning of a new school year should bring exciting and rewarding experiences and opportunities for you as music educator and leader in your community.

Last year there was much dis­cussion in the media concerning the failure of education in our schools, including a push for increased re­

quirements of aca­demic achieve­ment with more time to be spent on reading, writ­ing, math, and s c i e n c e. E x ­cellence in educa­tion means mas­tery of language

Rollie Heitman which is the basis for all learning. The interpretation of symbols and visual design is the transition from the verbal to written communication. A child that can speak and communicate his desires can learn to read and write. By mas­tering music symbols and by work­ing together and following directions in music, students further develop communication skills. Communica­tion is not only achieved by reading and writing, but through expression of the emotions and body language - expression in which music is a prime medium.

If the ARTS, particularly music performance programs, are to con­tinue as we know them, we must be able to show the benefits derived by students participating in music per­formance groups, such as increased reading ability, development of or­ganizational and team participation concepts, self-discipline, self-esteem and self-confidence.

In this time of declining enroll­ments, declining funding support for public education, Music Education must establish its role in the de-

velopment of the quality of the stu­dent's future life. Music educators must involve parents in the develop­ment of the music education program.

Because of the many adverse re­ports decrying the failure of our schools, we must recognize that many of the criticisms are based upon the lack of the public's know­ledge of educational goals and ob­jectives. A new set of educational standards for New Mexico Schools will become effective this school year. You, as music leader and dir­ector of the educational process for music understanding and program development in your community, must identify the key objectives for music education in a positive way which will provide for measurable results.

There is no one answer, all solu­tions are local decisions which must reflect the fact that each group of constituents is important: the stu­dents, the parents, the school ad­ministrators. It must be remem­bered that there is much competi­tion for student time and space in society and that all solutions must be justified in values to the students. You must become the problem solver through proper articulation of the problem, development of a statement of opportunities, the statement of the objectives, and the outline of the strategies for achiev­ing the objectives (WHY, WHAT and HOW). Enlist all your constitu­encies in the planning. Then provide the drive for action and implementa­tion. It is up to you to market your music program.

Membership in NMMEA and MENC provides strength for achiev­ing the goals of high quality of life through music experiences for all students. More than 75% of all the music teachers in New Mexico are active members. I am, therefore, concerned about the other 25 %

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the NMMEA Board of Directors and the Evaluation Unit of the State Department of Education to resolve this problem. ) EXCELLENCE IN EDUCA­

ION, 1 the title of an article in the pring 1984 edition of this maga-1ne, is, the subject of a great

amount of activity in the State De­partment of Edu­cation. I am very excited about the New Mexico Staff A c c o u n t a b i ! i t y Plan and its impli­cations for im­proved instruction­

Win Christian al pro gr ams . I 1ope tm cause all of you to get ex­ited amd to become local leaders in his mmvement . As I mentioned in ny last column, I am available for -servicce programs on this subject. hope you will take advantage of is or zany other method to become

ctively aware of what is going on. I ould Hike to relay some New Mex-

�o actimns to positions and recom­endattions made by the MENC oard of Directors in the EX-ELLEN CE IN EDUCATION ar

icle m1entioned above. To save pace, II will not repeat the previous­

pub\i•shed article so you will need o refer to it in order to understand he follcowing:

POSITION # l

Thffi New Mexico Music Compe­tenc:::ies have been completed, app>roved by the State Board of Edu1cation, and printed. Music was� one of the first content arecas to complete the compe­tenccies . They are now a part of E D 1 U C A T I O N A L S T A N ­DA RDS FOR NEW MEXICO SCIHOOLS. (Requests have corme from all over the United Sta1tes for copies of this curricu­lum1 guide . ) The six main exit cormpetencies are based on tho. se developed by the MENC Nattional Committee on Instruc­tiom.

B . I �h ave a lways u sed the SCIHOOL MUSIC PROGRAM: DE�SCRIPTION AND STAN-

DAROS as a basis for evalua­t ion recommendation s for school scheduling, physical fa­cilities, and materials and equip­ment. Many of our fine facilities throughout the state are the re­sult of these published stan­dards . The National Council of State Supervisors of Music of MENC hopes to update that do­cument.

C. Provisions of the New Mexico Staff Accountability Plan now require college graduates to pass the National Teachers Examina­tion core battery before becom­ing certified to teach. In the near future, the music specialty area examination of the NTE may also be required. (The music ex­amination was invalidated for New Mexico schools this spring and I am currently working with

The new teacher and adminis­trator competencies will soon become a basis for individual evaluations and growth . I re­ferred to my excitement about this in the first paragraph of this article. Again, music was one of the first content areas to be­come involved in the exemplary teacher video program. The local music educator videos have already been used in state­wide evaluation training ses­s i o n s of a d m i n i s t r a t o r s , teachers, and State Department of Education personnel .

POSITION #2

New revisions in EDUCATION­AL STANDARDS FOR NEW MEXICO SCHOOLS include a new fine arts/practical arts grad-

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EXCELLENCE AND THE

CLASSROOM Russell P. Getz

Editor's Note: This article ap­

peared in the Marchi April 1 984

issue of Design magazine and is

reprinted here with their permission.

As a lifetime music educator, I am increasingly convinced that in the search for excellence there is one key factor that makes all the dif­ference. It is good teaching. We need teachers who can motivate students , teachers who are well supervised, teachers who are sup­ported in the i r profe s s ional development.

In a day when there are more ap­plicants than positions in most sub­jects , teachers should be chosen for their enthusiasm, positive personali­ty, and communication skills as much as for their knowledge of sub­ject and methodology . More students are turned on by good teachers than by course content. While it is probably true that better salaries would draw more talented people into teaching, th� dedicated teacher would still rather share his or her love of the subject with others than be working at anything else.

As a veteran music educator, I have seen how a good arts teacher can foster the friendly, cooperative relationship so necessary between teacher and student. When Penn­sylvania Secretary of Education John Pittenger visited the state's very successful Governor's School for the Arts for the first time, he said, "Never before have I seen such rapport between faculty and students. This school is such a hap­py place in which to learn ."

Yet many teachers and prin­cipals build their curricula with the idea that learning can take place on­ly if the activity is difficult or tedious and the atmosphere threatening and tense. Certainly there must be atten­tion in the classroom, but it should be a relaxed tension, a balance such as one experiences personally when walking, swimming, or riding a bicy-

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de. While the class may be spirited, joyful, or even ecstatic, the teacher must remain always in control of the situation. There must be mutual respect and trust between teacher and pupil.

Teacher-Student Rapport

One of the advantages of music education is that a music teacher can take advantage of students' natural interest in music and involve them actively in making music , rather than merely lecture, discuss, or theorize about it. A variety of for­mats exists : individualized instruc­tion for lessons and solo work, small groups for sectional rehear­sals and ensembles, and large groups in classes and performing groups . The teacher as a conductor becomes part of the ensemble and therefore assumes the same risks as his students . When the teacher/con­ductor directs the students in a public performance, the students realize that all are being evaluated. This results in a close feeling of "we're all in this together."

The finest atmosphere for quali­ty education that I have seen in a public school was the Conwell Mid­dle School Arts Impact program in Philadelphia, a federally sponsored project. Every teacher and student was deeply into arts involvement. Each student spent half a day in the art s , the half in academic s . Marvelous activities developed in music, art , photography, and dance, but academics also flourished. Reading achievement scores went up. Attendance of students soared. And yet, in the end (because federal projects do come to an end) , the school drifted back to its former pat­terns . Administrators from the city were not highly impressed and, if I recall correctly, the principal was given a rather mediocre rating in spite of the creative job she did. Later comments implied that any

school could have done as well

given large infusions of federa money.

It was , of course, not the money, but rather the student and faculty in­volvement with the arts that made the difference. Reasons that such programs are not replicated often have more to do with inner politics, jealousy, and tradition than with ex­penses . Because of experiences like this , my own observation now is that model, experimental programs should be organi zed without

massive budgets from outside sources in order to defuse criticism. It takes a rare administrator to im­plement a curriculum consisting of e q u a l i t y b e t w e e n a r t s a n d academics - even when it works.

The Need for Supervision

For years, one of the keys to successful teaching has been im­provement through expert supervi­sion . New teachers especially need encouragement, help, and advice

from a dependable resource person experienced in his or her own field.

In schools where such resource peo­ple have been eliminated for budgetary or political reasons teachers are stranded without guidance except from a generalist administrator or a building principal who usually does not know th sub­ject areas well enough to evaluate critically, to diagnose problems, and to prescribe effective remedies .

One example of this kind of misunderstanding occurred in an inner-city school where a music teacher used individualized teaching stations to heighten interest in the classroom learning. All around the

room, the teacher had eighth graders playing keyboard in­struments, listening to tapes , com­posing tunes . It was an exciting ex­perience. Then, in marched the ex­

coach principal who reprimanded her for the "noisy" situation and ordered the students to return to

their seats and stay there from now on . A talented music supervisor might have interceded and en­couraged the new teacher. Instead, after a year of this sort of stifling criticism, she resigned.

NEW MEXICO MUSICIAN

It lnas been reported that music eachezrs remain in their jobs an iverame of three-and-a-half years. Nhat ca waste of time, training, and �xpensse! But unfulfilled teachers .vho h1ave no control over classes , .vho 93et no supervisory help, no :hancee to improve, who gain no ·espec:t from students or ad­ninistrrators, are not likely to stick :iround:i to act as scapegoats for stu­:ient o r administrative failures .

Earrly in my career , I was told by a supffirintendent, "Don't expect to �et a l lot of credit around here as ong ass you're doing a good job, but f you do poorly, you'll really hear [rom nne." I dismissed it then but I've often C)bserved since that school is the pla1ce where seldom is heard an encour:aging word. All of us, as p a r e m t s , t e a c h e r s , o r a d ­ministrrators, need to praise those teacherrs who deserve it and to en­couragqe their advancement through educatiion, professional, or job op­portuniities . Schools must develop �ystem1s of rewards and promotions

within the teaching field to en­courage their good teachers to become more valuable. Our schools cannot be better than their teachers. Professional Development

Teachers should be encouraged to participate in their professional education organizations. In music, this might be the Music Educators National Conference as well as one of the various specialty groups in choral music, and or orchestra, or Kodaly or Orff. By attending various state, regional, or national inservice meetings and by reading profes­sional magazines and publications , not only new teachers but also those who are more established can absorb new ideas and become stimulated, energized, and inspired.

A few years ago, many school districts encouraged teachers to at­tend inservice meetings and some even paid their expenses . But in re­cent years such benefits have often been negotiated away in a search for immediate financial gains . Somehow the money has a way of

disappearing and we never catch up with those Joneses whom we would emulate. In the meantime, we may have bargained away convention at­tendance, along with personal days, tui tion assis tance, and other benefits .

School districts need to find means of restoring to teachers the opportunities for self-improvement. In fact, they should expect and de­mand that this be a duty of all teachers. Teachers certainly need professional growth every bit as much as do superintendents. The students wil be the beneficiaries .

Russell P. Getz is immediate Pas t-Presiden t of the Music Educators National Conference. He is an associate professor of music at Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where he heads the music education program and directs the college choir. Dr. Getz served for 12 years as Penn­sylvania's state music supervisor and fine arts coordinator.

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A SUMMARY REPORT OF THE XVI INTERNATIOl

SOCIETY FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

INTERNATIONAL MUSIC CONFERENCE

Ellen McCullough

The s ixteenth International Society for Music Education Inter­national Music Conference, held in Eugene, Oregon from July 8-1 5, 1984, was informative, challenging, and exciting. An impressive variety of papers , keynote addresses , lun­chtime concerts, workshops, com­mission sessions and evening con­certs was offered. This summary report will include a brief overview of events that illustrate the depth, b r e a t h , a n d s c o p e o f t h e conference.

The International Society for Music Education (ISME) was found­ed at the International Conference on Music Education, convened in 1953 by UNESCO. The goals of the Society are to stimulate music education throughout the world: ( 1 ) a s an integral part of general educa­tion and community life in accor­dance with the rights of all men, as set forth in the Universal Declara­tion of Human Rights ("to take part freely in the cultural life of the com­munity and to enjoy the arts") , and (2) as a profession . ISME places an emphasis on the recognition of all types of musical culture, folk tnusic as well as art music .

The society implements these aims by organizing international conferences and seminars held in various parts of the world, publishing the annual ISME Year­book promoting interaction between music educators at all levels, cooperating with other international o r g a n i z a t i o n s r e p r e s e n t i n g musicologists , performers, com­posers, music librarians , and other education specialists , and by en­couraging the development of research in music education. ISME also serves as an advisory body to UNESCO. ISME conferences have been held in Lindau and Zurich 1955, Copenhagen 1958, Vienna

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1 961 , Tokyo 1 963, Budapest 1964, Interlachen 1966, Dijon 1968, Moscow 1970, Tunis 1972, Perth, Australia 1974, Montreux 1976, London Ontario 1978, War­saw 1980, Bristol 1982, and Eugene, Oregon 1984.

In addition, ISME has seven commissions that function as special interest research groups . These comm i s s ions inc l ude : Research, Education of the Profes­sional Musician , Music in Schools and Teacher Training, Music Therapy and Music in Special Education, Community Music Ac­tivity, Music in Cultural, Educa­tional, and Mass Media Policies, and Ear ly C h i ldhood Mus ic Education .

The goals of the Society were well served at the XVI ISME Inter­national Music Education Con­ference. This is illustrated by ex­amining the wide range of special study sessions that were offered: "Mult i -Cultur al U nder s t nding Through Music," "Non-European In­fluences on Occidental Music and European Influence on Oriental Music," "The Roots of American Music," "Ethnic Ensembles in Music Education," "Technology in Music Education," and "Music in Life-Long Learning." These sessions provided both pedagogical information and insights .

"Music for a Small Planet" was the theme of the XVI Conference. Rodolfo Zubrisky, President of ISME, captured the spirit of the Conference when he said, "On the threshold of the 21st century, the f o r t h c o m i n g a d v e n t u r e o f humankind will be the inescapable art of becoming a planetary family, so that the cosmic site on which we live may be the most beautiful place in the universe." Zubriski urged music educators to examine closely

the role of music in society and the effect of music education "in the world in the era of 'acceleration of history. ' " This global message of universal cooperation and harmony through music was repeatedly underscored during the conference as participants actively experienced the power of music when listening to performances of exceptional quality by musicians from all over the world.

The lunchtime and evening con­certs were outstanding. Among the most meaningful experiences for me at the conference were perfor­mances by the following ensembles : The Japanese koto and shakuhachi, Hillsborough Choir (Canada) , Mon­tana Consort, Chamber Choir of the State Academy of Music (Stockholm) Trondheim Young Str­ing Quartet (Norway) and the Not­tinghamshire County Orchestra (United Kingdom) .

A highlight o f the Conference was a live demonstration of North Indian music. Two Indian musicians from Great Britain taught a North Indian dance to twelve children from the Eugene, Oregon schools. The ch i l dren , d re s s e d in n a t ive costumes, performed the dance with great spirit and sensitivity. The Conference theme, "Music for a Small Planet," was further defined during this session as the children bridged a cultural gap by experienc­ing music from another global ethnic group.

This international conference for music and music education was very special because of the breadth and excellent quality offered by clini­cians and performers from all over the world. In attendance were over 2,500 participants representing 62 nations. From my participation in the conference I gained, ( 1 ) a

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Th�e National Executive Board as awproved an MENC Awards 1rogra1m to be inaugurated in 984-ffi5. The program will give 1ENC: the opportunity to bring to ;1e attcention of the profession and he pwblic those individuals who tave fProvided special service to nusic , education.

MENC President Paul Lehman tated, , "MENC includes among its nembrers many remarkable people vho srerve with extraordinary effec­ivenes,s in the cause of music edu­:ation. At a time when the rest of he naition is rediscovering excel­ence, iit is fitting that we should rec­>gnize the excellence that has 1lways; flourished in our midst by 1onorimg some of these colleagues or thetir exceptional contributions ."

Th(e Exemplary Program �wared will recognize school district�s that maintain outstanding district- -wide music programs. The !lWard , will be made based on the ex­tent to which the district as a whole

eets Hhe standards set forth in the ENC : publication The School

(vf usic Program: Description and tandmrds. A nomination may be ubmittted by a music supervisor, oordimator, or teacher, or by a su­erintemdent or his representative. he nc:>mination must be endorsed y the! president of the affiliated tate a1ssociation . The deadline is ctobrer 1 .

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The National Recognition Award will be given to a state asso­ciation that has served its members in an exemplary manner with respect to professional programs, publications and communication, and membership services . A nomi­nation may be submitted by any state president on behalf of his or her state association. The deadline is October 15 .

The Music Educator of the Year Award will recognize out­standing merit in music teaching or administration . The award will be made to individuals who have serv­ed their students , communities , and profession in an exemplary manner . A nomination may be submitted by a superintendent or assistant super­intendent, principal, or any MENC member on behalf of himself or herself or on behalf of another MENC member. The nomination

must be endorsed by the president of the affiliated state association . The deadline is October 1 .

The State Journal Award will recognize excellence in writing, design , and abi l i ty to meet members' needs of the affiliated state association journals. A nomi­nation may be submitted by the state president on behalf of any af­filiated state association . The deadline is October 1 5.

The Distinguished Service Award will recognize outstanding service to music education by a per· son outside the field of professional music education. A nomination may be submitted by any MENC member. The deadline is October 1 5.

The MENC Service Award will recognize outstanding service to MENC over an extended period by any member serving in an elective or _appointive office in MENC or a divi­sion. A nomination may be submit­ted by anv MENC member serving

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THE SOCIETY FOR GENERAL

MUSIC IDEA EXCHANGE

"Join the Society for General Music!" This was a main theme of the MENC In-Service Conference held in Chicago this past March. There are many benefits for joining this organization. Each member will be a part of a unified effort from the state, regional, and national level to support general music programs in today's schools . Each member will also receive SOUNDINGS, a quarterly publication which is designed to stimulate professional and personal growth for the music teacher and to provide thought­provoking articles , helpful teachings aids, references to other resources, and news of the Society for General Music.

To join the Society for General Music, check the appropriate box under "optional memberships" when renewing your MENC membership or send $5.00 (designated for SGM) to the Membership Department of MENC, 1902 Association Drive, Heston, Virginia 22091 .

The Society for General Music and the NMMEA Elementary and Junior High Section will sponsor

once again the "General Music Shar­ing Fair" to be held at the NMMEA State Convention this January. The purpose of the "General Music Shar­ing Fair" is to exchange teaching ideas contributed by New Mexico general music specialists. Each school district is encouraged to sub­mit at least one, if not several, teaching ideas that have "really worked" in the classroom. Do you have any songs , visual aids, listen­ing guides , Orff experiences , dances, or music games that you would like to share?

If you would like to contribute to this project, please send ONE photo-ready copy of your idea(s) on an 81hxl 1 " sheet of paper to either Darlene Van Winkle or Ellen McCullough. Mrs . Darlene Van Winkle 851 2 Bellehaven Albuquerque, NM 871 12 Dr. Ellen McCullough Fine Arts Center 1 109 The University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM 87131

The "General Music Sharing Fair" will also include a display of

NAME THE COMPOSER:

teaching items that correlate with your teaching ideas . For example, if you have included an instrument pattern , please bring the instrument for display at the convention. If you submit a visual aid pattern, please bring a copy of the "real thing."

December 1, 1 984 is the deadline for submitting teaching ideas for this project. The materials will be duplicated, collated, stapled and distributed during the NMMEA State Convention (Thursday , January 10 and Friday, January 1 1 .) A nominal fee will be charged to cover the cost of printing.

All school districts and in­dividuals are encouraged to con­tribute to this exciting, informative and worthwhile project .

The "Society for General Music Idea Exchange" provides a vehicle for the sharing of ideas and teaching suggestions for general music specialists . This issue features "Name the Composer: Taking Seriously the Value of Humor in Teaching Music." It was contributed by Dr. Paul K. Cappers , Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Education at the Hartt School of Music in Connecticut. Permission to reprint has been given to the Society for General Music.

TAKING SERIOUSLY THE VALUE OF HUMOR

IN TEACHING MUSIC

Paul K. Cappers

Instruction in music may be an important business, but it needn't always be a serious one. Over the course of the year our students are exposed to a wide variety of names of famous composers. Some of the music may remain vividly planted in their memories , but some of the names may need a bit of prodding to keep the knowledge alive.

The following variant on NAME THE COMPOSER could be a part of a review game to see if some of the names that you have discussed

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have found a home in the memory bank. One approach could be to divide the class into teams. Another possibility could be to simply score individually. You might want to give the quiz as a homework assignment with a prize for the highest score. A few of these questions popping up on the final exam could be a welcome relief to the tension of that event. You might even circulate the list at your next staff meeting to see if any of your colleagues can pass.

The way you choose to use the material is clearly up to you. Please feel free to delete or modify ques-

tions to fit your needs . With a little practice, you, and perhaps your students , can think up some ques­tions of your own. In any case, have some fun!

1 . This composer is difficult to find

because he's always ------

2. A generous old man in a red suit and a

long beard checks this twice every year.

3. The hairy activities of this composer

alway seem to appear in the cut version.

4. Casual conversation at the tavern .

5. The king's home, named for his dau·

ghter, Katrina.

6. The paintings overlooking the brook

which surrounds the castle.

7. King Arthur thought he could give

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lesssons on how to do this with a woman in Camelot.

8. A great composer in tree's clothing, spcoken with a Boston accent.

9. A ,male cobbler. 0. Th1e Joe Green of Italian opera. 1 . Am alcoholic beverage that stays cold

beest if sunk in the mud . . 2. A farmer' version of a coke. . 3. Jarmes Bond likes this composer

shcaken, not stirred. 4. Ortlando of the circular rope. 5. A ! French composer found in the refrain

of "Yankee Doodle." l6. A !French composer identifiable by sing­

inru the second note of the diatonic scale, reineated, and repeated, and repeated agzain.

l 7. A !New England composer who was real­ly ,a Scottish round stick.

18. A �Spanish composer with a name fit for an English queen.

19. Am English composer with a name as�sociated with an animal in Spain.

20. Am English composer whose name is symonomous with England.

21 . Th1e composer's name, mispronounced, rea:llly gets the ax.

22. Amother classic mispronunciation mrekes this composer a place for baking red1 root vegetables.

23. Allbert the boot maker. 24. Sh ivering motion in the upper human

lim1bs.

25. The property of the most famous American chemical company.

26. MacDonald's main entree in their restaurant overlooking Germany's most famous river.

27. A guest who visits too frequently. 28. His neighbor's name may have been

Leslie, but his own name was just the opposite .

29. He sings while he soars. 30. Two men were racing; one didn't win,

but the other didn't lose. The answer to this riddle is an English composer.

31. The steering mechanisn for a boat. 32. The remainder of a cut that didn't totally

heal plus another word for statute plus an herbal drink.

33. Sticky road asphalt material in a small amount.

34. A man who frequents the local pub. 35. A beverage with which Jesse Duke used

to be associated. 36. The inside of a cherry plus two different

parts of the lower human anatomy. 37. A place to go to learn how to deal with

the traumas of life. 38. The acts of charging for services

rendered. ANSWERS

1 . Haydn 2. Liszt 3. Barber 4. Bartok 5. Palestrina

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6. Mozart 7. Handel 8. Bach 9. Schumann

10. Giuseppe Verdi 1 1 . Meyerbeer 12. Agricola 13. Martini 14. di Lasso 15. d'Indy 16. Faure 17 . MacDowell 18. Victoria 19. Bull 20. Britten 21. Chopin 22. Beethoven 23. Schubert 24. Brahms 25. Dowland 26. Rheinberger 27 . Offenbach 28. Morley 29. Byrd 30. Tye 31. Rutter 32. Scarlatti 33. Tartini 34. Taverner 35. Schein 36. Pitoni 37. Copland 38. Billings

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ALL-STATE: A PREVIEW AND HONOR

GROUP INFORMATION

ORCHESTRA ACTIVITIES

Donna Herron

Plans are nearly completed for the 1985 All-State conference and Music Festival. The students in the orchestras should receive an excit­ing and educational experience un­der our two fine guest conductors. David Becker from the University of Miami will conduct the Symphony Orchestra and Capt . Lowell E . Graham, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, will direct the Concert Or­chestra .

Several exciting clinics have been planned. Daniel Gwin, bassist, will present a workshop on Tone Production and Bow Control. Mr.

Gwin is on the faculty at the Uni­versity of New Mexico and i s widely recognized for his expertise as a bassist . Glasel S tringed Ins t ru ­m e n t D i v i s i o n , The Selmer Com­pany, Elkhart , In­

diana and The Music Box, Las Cruces , New Mexico will be spon­soring Dean Angeles, Associate Professor of Music, Loyola Univer­sity, New Orleans , Louisiana in a clinic. He will be presenting one of his "How To" programs . He has chosen Starting A String Program as his subject. Again this year we are fortunate to have a new music reading session. The Music Mart of Albuquerque will be providing us with the music .

On Thursday evening the Albu­querque Junior Orchestra, Art Sheinberg, conductor, will be heard in the Honors Concert. We are pleased to have this group perform for us. Marcia Henry, violinist, from

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I hope that your year is getting off to a good start . I'm looking for­ward to an exciting All-State Con­ference.

Eastern New Mexico University, will be presenting our Friday evening re­cital for orchestra students and dir­ectors.

Las Cruces

Albuquerque

Santa Fe

Violin Viola Cello

Bass

STRING AUDITION CENTERS

DATES AND CHAIRPERSONS

November 7

November 8

November 9

John Schutz 5350 Jomado Rd. South Las Cruces, NM 88001 Dale Kempter P.O. Box 25704 Albuquerque, NM 87125 Clark Pontsler Santa Fe High School Yucca Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87 501

STRING AUDITION ETUDES

Fiorillo Kreutzer Merk

Simandl

Thirty-six Studies #10 International Forty-two Studies #16 International Twenty Studies,

Thirty Etudes # 18

Op. 1 1 , # 1 2 International International

(Please observe all printed bowings)

CONCERT ORCHESTRA PROGRAM

March and Procession Delibes Belwin of Bacchus arr. Isaac

A Festival Prelude Alfred Reed Piedmont

Kaddish W. Francis Southern McBeth

Der Rosenkavalier R. Strauss Boosey & Hawkes arr. Douglas

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA PROGRAM

Overture to William Tell Rossini

Symphony No. 5 Mendelssohn (D minor Reformation)

Kalmus

Kalmus

REGISTRA TION DEADLINE FOR STRING A UDITIONS IS OCTOBER 15, 1 984

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:HORAL �C IVITI ES

flchUJel Cooke

Wellcome back! I hope each of )U hac.d a restful summer and that :hool is going well . The 1 985 All ­tate iffi shaping up well . Our guest

conductors , Dr . David Stocker for the Mixed Chorus and Dr. Donald B a i ley for the Girl's Chorus, are e x c i t e d a b o u t c o m i n g a n d I know they will of­fer our students an exciting and val-

table ffixperience. We have several ixcellemt workshops planned for his yecar. ACDA will sponsor a ses-1ion om computers with Dr. Paul :-ormo, , ENMU, as the clinician. Dr. (ay Fmwler of UNM will offer a ses-1ion om Vocal Pedagogy and James Baldwim, NMSU, will present a ses­�ion om Eurythmics. In addition, we have a1 session on guitar, a new music reading session , and lunch­ans \.With the guest conductors. ake yplans to attend these work-

hops. C omgratu la t ions to C arol

rasheiar and the Carlsbad Trouba-ors om being selected as the 1985 onor Choir. They will perform on hurscilay evening. On Friday even­

ng thffi NMSU University Singers, irectecd by Dr. James Baldwin, will

perforrm for our students . I w ould like to extend my con­

gratula1tions to A.V. Wall whom we elected! as our next Choral Vice­Presidamt .

I hCJpe each of you will take it up­on yowrselves to see that your stu­dents a1re well prepared for the audi­tion . Hf you have any questions about the audition procedure , please refer to the "Official Hand­book" found in this issue. Have a good y;ear and I will see you in Jan­uary.

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VOCAL AUDITIONS CENTERS, DATES AND CHAIRPERSONS

Portales November s William Wood Music Department Eastern New Mexico University Portales, NM 88130

Roswell November 6 Art Dempsey Education Service Center 300 N Kentucky Roswell , NM 88201

Las Cruces November 7 Trudy Anderson P .O. Box 3955 Las Cruces, NM 88001

Albuquerque November 8 Dale Kempter P.O. Box 25704 Albuquerque, NM 871 25

Santa Fe November 9 Clark Pontsler Santa Fe High School Yucca Rd. Santa Fe, NM 87501

GIRLS CHORUS PROGRAM

Exaltation T.M. Scott Hinshaw #HMC-396 Trilogy for Women's Voices

• I . Fall. Leaves , Fall I I . Rough Wind That Meanest Loud

I I I The Sigh That Heaves The Grasses ·r Jm:>p Love ongs Brahms

1. Like the sunset's crimson splendor I I . Bird in the air will stray afar

HI . Seat thyself , my dearest heart A Jubilant Song Delio Joio God's Bottles Thompson The Computor R .M. Boberg • Indicates All-State audition piece

E.C Schirmer # 1055

G. Schirmer #9672 E .C . Schirmer #2549 Alfred #6176

MIXED CHORUS PROGRAM

Sing Praised to the Lord Evening Song to God (Abendlied zu Gott) (Sung in (�erman) Gloria Lament for a Lost Child • Best of Rooms • Whistle. Maggie. Whistle

(Men's Number)

Handel Haydn

Argento Hutcheson Thompson Stocker

Ride in the Chariot arr. Smith • Indicates All-Stare audition piece

Belwin #2480 Mercury (Presser) #352-00220

Boosey # 5932 Walton #2921 E .C . Schirmer #2672 G. Schirmer # 1 24 1 4

Kjos # 1015

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR CHORAL AUDITIONS IS OCTOBER 15, 1 984

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BAND ACTIVITIES Don Gerheart

I trust everyone has had a plea­sant summer and that each and everyone is starting what will be a very successful school year.

I am pleased to announce that the 1985 Honor Band will be the Manzano High School Band under the direction of Bruce Dalby. Con­gratulations to Bruce and his stu­dents and we will look forward to hearing your concert in January. Thanks also go to the other dir­ectors who submitted tapes of their bands .

The planning for the 1985 All­State is in its final stages . You can look forward to a variety of clinics in our band section including two clin­

ics by the noted c o m po s er J i m Swearengen. Jim c o m e s t o u s through the cour­tesy of The Music Mart and Lorenz Industries . Nick Luchetti, in con­junction with Ya­maha, will spon­

sor two clinics , one on percussion and one on keyboard. Harold Van Winkle will again conduct the Band Materials Reading Session and Jeff Piper and the UNM Brass Quintet will do a clinic on "Improving the Sound of Your Brass Section." Dr. Duane Bowen (ENMU) will present a clinic "The Breath - Do We Dare Challenge Tradition."

Our Friday evening program for the band participants and their dir­ectors will be presented by The Western New Mexico University Cam Com Jazz Coalition con­ducted by Dr. William Tietze. This group is composed of Western New Mexico students and musicians from Silver City. We look forward to a great evening of entertainment .

I'm sure most of your students will have started on the audition ma­terial for the 1985 All-State Bands . Please encourage as many of your students as possible to try out .

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Check the audition materials care­fully. Be sure to have the correct publisher and etudes as well as ad­hering to the suggested metronomic markings when indicated. The etudes which do not have metronomic markings can be taken as fast as the students can plan them while demonstrating their best tone, technique and musicianship. The required scales and percussion rudiments are listed at the end of the audition titles.

Phi Beta Mu has commissione William Rhoads to write a piece fo the 1985 All-State Symphoni Band. Parts will be mailed in earl December to all directors who hav students in the Symphonic Band.

If I can be of any help, please don't hesitate to contact me. Please make plans now to attend our 1985 Inservice Leadership Conference and All-State Music Festival.

See you There!

Wind and Percussion Audition Titles

PICCOLO AND FLUTE Selected Studies for Flute by Voxman Rubank

P.8 eighth = 66 P.21 dotted quarter = 72

0B08ENGLISH HORN 48 Famous Studies for Oboe and Saxophone by Ferling Southern

#17 eighth = 88 #14

BASSOON Bassoon Studies Opus 8, No. 2 by Weissenborn

#23 quarter = 54 #13

Eb and Bb SOPRANO CLARINET 32 Etudes for Clarinet by C. Rose

# 1 quarter = 63 #12

AL TO AND BASS CLARINET CONTRA-AL TO AND CONTRA-BASS CLARINET

Advanced Studies (8256) by Weissenbom/W. Rhodes #23 quarter = 63 #4

SAXOPHONE 48 Famous Studies for Oboe and Saxophone by Ferling

#7 etghth = 72 #10

TRUMPET/CORNET 27 Melodious and Rhythmical Exercises by J.L. Small

HORN

#16 Adagio only quarter = 52 #10 Polonaise only P . 16

C. Fischer

C. Fischer

Southern

Southern

C. Fischer

60 Selected Studies for French Horn by Kopprasch Book 2 C. Fischer #49 quarter = 54 #50

TENOR TROMBONE Selected Studies for Trombone by Voxmen

P.26 quarter = 76 P. 1 1

BASS TROMBONE 24 Studies by Gregoriev

#7 eighth = 1 12 #3

BARITONE (Treble Clef) Selected Studies for Trumpet by Voxman

P .18 dotted quarter = 54 P.3

BARITONE (Bass Clef) Selected Studies for Baritone by Voxman

TUBA

P.21 dotted quarter = 54 P.3

60 Selected Studies by Kopprasch/Roberts #54 eighth = 60 (first 5 lines only) #22

Rubank

International

Rubank

Rubank

Robert King

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Sl\�ARE DRUM Contemporary Studies for the Snare Drum by Albright Belwin

#16 #40

MEELODIC PERCUSSION Modem School for Xylophone, Marimba, Vibraphone by

Goldenberg P.28

P.64 V TI MPANI

Chappell

The Solo Timpanist 26 Etudes by Vic Firth C. Fischer P .33 XVILILI P .27 XV

Rrequired Scales: Ab, Eb, Bb, F, C, G, D, and A Major plus the chrornatic scale within the practical range of the instrument.

Smare Drum: Thirteen Rudiments (Auditioner may select three) Tiimpani: Demonstrate ability to tune and single stroke rolls.

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DATES AND CHAIRPERSONS

Ros\.Well November 27 Art Dempsey Education Service Center 300 N Kentucky

Las <Cruces November 28 Roswell, NM 88201 John Schutz

Albwquerque November 29

5350 Jornado Rd. South Las Cruces, NM 88001 Dale Kempter

Santta Fe November 30

P.O. Box 25704 Albuquerque, NM 87 125 Clark Pontsler Santa Fe High School Yucca Rd. Santa Fe. NM 87S01

CONCERT BAND PROGRAM

The Feast of the Apostles

Houmds of Spring Overture T ru� Men in Arms

Marcch of the Cute Litttle Woodsprites

Wagner arr . J . Jurrens A. Reed H .L. Blankenburg ed . J . Jurrens PDQ Bach Ed. P. Schickele

Jenson

Marks/Belwin Mills Jenson

Presser

SYMPHONIC BAND PROGRAM

Procession of the Nobles

Skettches of a Tudor Psalm Cormmissioned Work

(Ph1i Beta Mu)

The Black Horse Troop

Rimsky-Korsakov arr . Leidzen F. Tull W. Rhoads

J .P . Sousa arr . Fennell

C . Fischer

Boosey & Hawkes (Manuscript)

Fox

ELEMENTARY AND JUNIOR HIGH ACTIVITIES

Darlene Van Win1'le

I hope that all of you are rested and full of vitality after the summer and that you are looking forward to a productive school year. Plan now to attend the All-State Conference, January 10 and 1 1 , 1985.

We look forward to the presen­tations by Doreen Rao from the Chi­cago area on January 1 1 . She is an expert with children's choirs as well

as being a dy­namic personality. She will inspire us all! Presen,tations by several! book companies, as well as specialists from our universities a n d p u b l i c schools , should prove interesting.

Plan to submit some of your best teaching ideas for the "General Music Sharing Fair." We plan to follow the same format as last year. Send to:

Dr . Ellen McCullough Music Department University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131

I would like to encourage you to attend the concerts and programs presented by your colleagues this year. We all learn from each other and this is an excellent way to grow and receive encouragement.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR WIND &

PERCUSSION

FALL . 1984 AUDITIONS IS OCTOBER 29, 1984

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NEW MEXICO MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION

ALL-STATE INSTRUMENTAL & CHORAL AUDITION REGISTRATION SHEET

Please duplicate this page and send names and fees to the Audition Center Chairperson nearest your School. Type or print duplicate copies of the names of all students who are to audition. Please use separ, forms for band, chorus and/or orchestra. Send original copy to the Audition Center Chairperson by the specified date listed below. Retain second copy for your records. An Audition fee of $3.00 per audlti shall be remitted with the registration. A student auditioning on two instruments will pay for two audition fees. Students shall not be scheduled to audition unless registered with fees paid or school purchc order attached. If the school is more than 1 50 miles, one way, from the nearest Audition Center, the school may choose to send a tape audition. Follow tape recording procedures foun,d in the Official Har book. Tapes should be sent to Dr. William B. Tietze P.O. Box 2048, Silver City, N.M. 88061, one week prior to the regular audition.

DIRECTOR'S NAME: --------- CITY _________ ZIP ________ --1

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TOTAL NUMBER OF STUDENTS AUDITIONING: ------ TOTAL FEES REMITTED: ----­

If a student's name is submitted, a registration fee must be paid.

Please list all vocal students by voice, 1 st/2nd Sop. ; 1 st/2nd Alto; and list accompanist for each voice: 1 st/2nd Tenor; 1 st/2nd Bass .

PLEASE PREPARE SEPARATE REGISTRATION SHEETS FOR BAND, CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA:

Student's Name Voice or Instrument

Student's Name Voice or Instrument

I hereby certify the above students to be academically qualified to participate in the New Mexico Music Educators All-Stat Music Auditions and Music Festival.

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THIS REGISTRATION MUST BE IN THE HANDS OF THE AUDITION CENTER CHAIRPERSOI' NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 15, 1984 FOR VOCAL AND STRINGS, AND NO LATER THAN OC TOBER 29, 1984 FOR WIND AND PERCUSSION.

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SAMPLE JUDGING SHEETS

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STUDE?IT' s tlAl :t. _____________ G. F.ADE ___ rnsTP.Ui:EllT _____ _ (Print or type)

SCilOGL. ______________ CITY ________ ZIP _____ _

lWJ: OF PI\EPA!U:I) SOLO: _______________________ _

If sele<ted, I prefer to play in (circle one): Band Orche tra, or either.

SHA:'.£ DRtn: OiO:LY : Students ' choice - two o f the f irst thirteen Rudiments plus open and close one roll : Tone Quality Correct Sticking Accuracy of l'.hythm Tec!lnical Facilitv

TYi:P#JlI Ol!LY · Demonstrate Tuning Long roll pp to ff to to DP

i'.ALLET IllSTRut-:1mrs OULY : Tone Quality Scales & Arpegeios (Same as Hind Inst . ) Demonstrate roll

PP to H to pp Correct Stickin"

SOLO PElU'ORllA.'lCE (ALL) Tone Quality Accuracy of Rhythms Phrasing & Style Attacks & Releases Technical Accuracy

and Facility Attention to Score

t:Srkin11:s SIC!:T READillG: (ALL)

Tone Qwi lity Accuracy of Rhythms Attention to Score

i·!arkines Technical Accuracy

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AUDITIOiTE:i! SIGl'ATUnt DATE

NEW MEXICO EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION WIND INSTRUMENT AUDITION JUDGING SHEET AUDITION CENTER ---------

STUDE T'S NAM!,; _____________ I STRUMENT __ GRADE __ _

THOOL ___________ CITY __________ ZIP ____ _

NA IE OR NUMBER OF REQUIRED ET DE· ------------------

1 1 ,clc.tcd. l prefer 10 play 111 (circle one). Uand, Orchr\tra, or ellhcr.

SCALES. HEQ IRED MAJOR A D CHROMATIC 1 one Quality 5 Pilch Accuracy 5 Technical Accuracy 5 Ra lance of Hange 5

HEQ IRED ETUDES Tone Quahty !O Breath Support 10 Technical Accuracy 10 All . to Score Marks 10 Allacks & Releases 5 Pitch Accuracy 5 Hhylhm Accuracy 5 Phrasing 5

" IGI IT H.EADII\G: Tone Quahly 5 Pitch Accuracy 5 Hh} lhm Accuracy 5 Phrasing & Markings 5

TOTAL POINTS 100

20 points

60 points

20 points

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SCORE COMMENTS

DATE

NEW MEXICO EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION STRING INSTRUMENT AUDITION JUDGI G SHEET

AUDITION CENTER ---------

STUDENT'S NAME _____________ INSTRUMENT __ GRADE __

SCHOOL ___________ CITY __________ ZIP-

NAME OF PREPAREDSOLO: ---------------------..... String bass player may be assigned to one of the bands.

SCALES: MAJOR & RELATIVE MINOR SCORE COMMENTS 1 Tone Quality 4 Pilch Accuracy 4 Bowing Control 4

Technical Accuracy 4

Balance of Range 4

20 points

SOLOR PERFORMANCE: Tone Quality 10 Pitch Accuracy 10 Rhythm Accuracy 10 Technical Accuracy 10 Phr�sing Accuracy 5 Attenllon to Score

Markings 5 50 points

I REQUIRED ETUDE·

Tone Quality 5 Pitch Accuracy 5 Technical Accuracy 5 Rhythm Accuracy 5 Phrasing Accuracy 5 Attention to Score

Markings 5 30 points

TOTAL POINTS 100

AUDITIONER"S SIGNATURE DATE

HEH l'!El'.ICO HUSIC EDUCATOnS ASSOCIATIO)J CHORAL AUD1TI011 JUDCING SHEET

AGDITIOtl CinITER

STUDENT' S N""' GRADE

SCHOOL (Print or type)

CITY ZIP

VOICE· SOPl'.AllO ALTO Tenor. BASS

Circle One : lat --2nd lat -

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SOLO PER.FORl'Al'CE · ,SCORE C<lltlEt!TS

Tone Quality 5

Brea th Support 5 Pitch Accuracy 5 i Rhythm Accuracy 5 l Phrasing Accuracy 5

I Interpretation 5

I Attention to Score 5

tlarkinp,s Diction 5

1,0 points I El1SEIIBLE PERFORl WICE·

Tone Qual ity 5 llreath Support 5

Pitch Accuracy 5 !'!hythr, Accuracy 5 Phrasine Accuracy 5 Attention to Score 5

llarkin(ls 30 points

SIGHT :tEADHIC · i Tone Quality 5

Pitch Accuracy 5 Rhythm Accur3cy 5

15 points

TOHAL r!El!OFY TEST: Tone Quality 5 F i tch Accuracy 5 P.hythm Accuracv 5

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A TOTAL POH!TS 100

Audit ioner s Signature Date

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DISTRICT

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DISTRICT 1 SOUTHWEST

Kurt Steinhaus

Welcome to the 1984-85 School year. I hope that all of you had a productive summer and that you are looking forward to an outstanding

year ahead. To all the new music educators in the SW District, wel­come. Please get on the phone and call if there is any­thing I can do to h e l p y o u g e t started or as the year progresses . If

you did not get a copy of the District 1 Festival Rules, MENC Applica­tion, or Festival Chairman Guide­lines, please let me know. I will be glad to send you a copy.

In order to improve communica­tions, a short newsletter containing important changes and events will be sent after the fall district meeting. Please let Sherry Taylor (secre­tary/trea s . P.O. Box 1015, Alamo­gor do, New Mexico 883 1 0 , 437-6886 - work, 437-0523 -home) o,r myself know if you want something included in this news­letter.

On behalf of District 1 , I would like to t ank Dr. Warner Hutchison, Head of the Department of Music at New Mexico State University. Dr . Hutchison has made a gracious of­fer to allow the use of the new music building for district festivals and taken time to give us a tour of the fa­cility. We are looking forward with special in1terest to the festival to be held in the new music facility at NMSU. The festival schedule for this coming year has been changed quite a bit from last year. These changes have been made for a num­ber of r '2asons with the most im­portant reason involving small schools. The new festival schedule

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will help reduce transportation costs for small schools .

The District 1 Festi a l Schedule for 1984-85 is as follows:

Nov. 17 - J.H./H.S. Strings Solo / Ensemble, Pichaco J .H . , Las Cruces, Kurt Chrisman & Bea Hunter

Feb. 23 - J.H./H .S. ocal Solo / Ensemble, Mayfield H.S. , Las Cruces, Trudy Anderson & Emi­ly Buch

�ar. 2 - J .H. Wind & Percussion

Solo / Ensemble, Las Cru es H.S . , John Schutz

Mar. 2 - H.S. Wind & Percussion Solo / Ensemble, Mayfield H.S . , Ross Ramsey

April 17 -18 - J.H./H .S. Band Large Group, NMSU Music Complex, Ed White

April 18 - J.H./H .S . Orchestra Large Group, Las Cruces H.S . , Donna Herron & Kurt Chrisman

April 23 - J.H./H.S. Vocal Large Group, Gadsen H.S . , Diane Roberts

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DISTRICT 2 SOUTHEAST

Wayne Anderson

By the time this reaches you, school will already be in full swing. I trust that each of you had a good beginning and are maintaining the high standards set for yourselves and the groups under your in­struction.

Thanks to our always efficient

secretary, John Bealmear, each of you has already received pertinent district information as to festivals , sites , adjudicators , fees , and classifications of each school. If you did not receive this information or have any questions concerning Dis­trict events, please contact: John Bealmear, 1 601 S.Ave. B, Portales 88130 - phone: 356-4693. For particular dates and sites , please see the calendar below.

We welcome the following new directors to District 2: David Gerig,

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director of Choral Activities, EN­MU; Lamar Morin, Choir, Carlsbad Junior High, Carlsbad; Paul Hal­stead, Band, Eunice; Mario Cor­dova, Band, Dexter; Roger Novak, Assistant Band Director, Clovis; Ken Kohlenberg, Band, ENMU; Mary Grace Ray, Band, Highland Junior High, Hobbs; Shirley Dever, Choir NMMI, Roswell; Kent Jordan, Band, Roswell High School, Ros­well; Jerry Chaves, Orchestra, Ros­well; Mike Lee, Band, Mt. View Mid­dle School , Roswel l ; Stewart Koontz , Choir , Mesa Middle School, Roswell; Elizabeth Stevens , Choir, Mt . View Middle School, Roswell; Bill Surface, Band, Artesia High School; and Pete Main, Band, Goddard High School, Roswell.

We have an outstanding slate of festivals and music events planned and I hope that each school will not only participate but will come with each group and each individual well prepared.

I wish each of you a rewarding and successful year. If I can be of any help to you, please do not hesi­tate to contact me: Wayne Ander­son, 1816 Glenarm, Clovis, NM 88101 ; Phone, 762-0479 (home) or 762-3745 (school).

1 984-85 District Music Festivals Saturday, October 27 - Marching

Band Festival - Artesia High School Bulldog Bowl - Bill Sur­face - Entry Deadline: October 3

Saturday, February 2, 1985 -Instrumental Solo and Ensemble Festival - ENMU - Floren Thompson / John Bealmear -Entry Deadline - January 9

Saturday, February 16 , 1985 -High School Vocal Solo and En­semble Festival , Roswell High School - Danny White - Entry Deadline: January 23

Wednesday & Thursday, April 3 & 4 - Large Group Instrumental Festival - Clovis Marshall Junior High - Norvil Howell -Deadline: March 6.

Wednesday & Thursday, April 1 7 & 18 - Large Group Choral Fes­tival - Roswell ESC - Art Dempsey - Entry Deadline: March 20

1 984-85 District Business Meetings Saturday, September 1 - 9:30 a.m.

- Lovington High School Band­room

Saturday, May 1 8 - 9:30 a.m. -Lovington High School Band­room

1 984-85 All District Band Dates Saturday, November 10 - Clovis

High School - All District Audi­

tions Friday & Saturday, December 7 & 8

- Hobbs High School - All Dis­trict Junior & Senior H.S. Bands - Jack Reynolds, Chairman

DISTRICT 3 NORTHEAST

Janet Isham

As we begin the new school year I would like to welcome back all of our District 3 music teachers and extend a special welcome to those new to the District . Following is the 1984-1985 Festival Schedule:

Oct. 24 - Marching Festival Kirtland High School

Nov. 1 - Jr. High Honors Choir Clinic - Bloomfield High

Jan. 25-26 - Jr. High Honors Band Clinic - Aztec High School

Feb. 8 - Solo & Ensemble Festival - Gallup High School

Feb. 9 - Solo & Ensemble Festival - Farmington

Mar. 20-21 - Large Group Choral Festival - Gallup

Apr. 1 7 - 18 - Large Group Band Festival - Gallup

The fall meeting for C'; <::trict 3 was held August 29, 1984 at New­comb Elementary School.

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DI STR ICT 4 NORTH CENTRAL Vi al Gallegos

Hello from District 4 and wel­comte aboard the new school year. Hop,e your summer provided plenty of rcest and relaxation and all the

good things that make for a great vacation! Our spr­ing meeting in May a t W e s t L a s V e g a s H i g h School was not too well attended and thus our sch­edule of activities for the 1984-85

schmol year was formulated on a "ma�ybe" basis (only until all dates and locations could be cleared).

Tentatively then: All-District Clinic in November, (no

d(efinite date set), Santa Rosa Solo> & Ensemble Festival, February

2:3, Los Alamos Larme Group Festivals, April 18 and

2!5, Pecos

\/Ne cannot stress enough the importance of member representa­tion from every school in our district at mur meetings in order that plann­ing rmay be carried out in a manner that will serve everyone's best inter­ests . . Locations, dates and times will be amnounced to all members by mail concerning our first fall meet­ing. Let's get this show together!

Last year's festi�ls were well at­tendled and were highly successful. Our band statement shows a healtthy balance and all indicators forec:ast another great year for our assa>ciation.

Best wishes for a pleasant and prodiuctive year, has ta luego from Distrrict 4.

DI STRICT 5 NORTHEAST BilH Crary

Ht is time again to plan, prepare, and begin the school year with all of thos;e half -time shows, concerts,

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parades, pep rallies, and festivals in which to participate . At our district meeting in Raton last spring, I was elected president and I am looking forward to serving this district to the best of my abilities for the next two years. The other officers of District 5, all elected for two-year terms, are: Mike Higgins (Springer) - Vice President, John Martin (Raton) -Secretary, and Dennis Schneider ( Cimarron) - Treasurer.

The last three years we have ex­perienced difficulties with our se­lected date for Large Group Festival and we now feel we have the situa­tion under control. We have re­arranged our festivals and separated our Large Group Festival. We will have one date for Large Group Choir Festival and another date for Large Group Band Festival. All of our festivals will be in late winter or early spring.

Our festival dates and clinicians will be finalized at our fall meeting and I will report to you in the Winter issue on those results.

Here's hoping you have had an enjoyable and profitable summer and that you are ful of enthusiasm for the year ahead.

DISTRICT 7 ALBUQUERQUE Lauren Leder

The District VII officers extend a warm welcome back to all our

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teachers. We hope all had a pleasant and relaxing vaca­tion. At the spring dis rict meeting las t May , t h e following new of -

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Vice-President, Band: Bruce Dalby

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Vice-President, Choral: Barbara Silva 7610 2nd Street NW Albuquerque 87107 898-1568

Vice-President, Orchestra: Wayne Thelander 2928 San Pablo NE Albuquerque 871 10 888-2463

Vice-President, Elementary: Marie Esquibel 632 Stagecoach Rd. SE Albuquerque 87123 294-2653

Secretary-Treasurer: Diane Bonnell 8900 Natalie NE Albuquerque 871 1 1 298-0283

We are looking forward to a good year and we would like to wish vou a growing and prosperous one.

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UNIVERSITY NEWS

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY

The NEW MUSIC CENTER will

be completed for occupancy in mid­September. A "Gala Opening Con­cert" is scheduled for October 18 at 8:00 p .m. in the new Recital Hall with Bryon Janis , Pianist, appearing a· guest soloist with the Las Cruces Symphony at NMSU under the musical leadership of Dr. Marianna Gabbi, Associate Professor in the Department of Music . Also perform­ing with the orchestra in its "Premiere Season" of six subscrip­tion concerts in the NEW MUSIC

CENTER will be: Myra Merritt, Metropolitan Opera Soprano , Joseph de Pasquale, principal Viola of the Philadelphia Orchestra, and Christoper O'Riley, Pianist, among others . In addition to her teaching and services as Music Director and Conductor of the Las Cruces Sym­phony at NMSU, Dr. Gabbi will be Mu ical Director and Conductor of the Big Spring Symphony, Texas , during the 1 984-85 season .

This past Spring the University ingers, under the baton of Dr .

,J me Baldwin , Assistant Pro­fessor, toured Switzerland, Austria , Italy and Germany performing con­certs for their "Europe 84 Alpine Tour.''

Several new and outstanding musical personalities will join the teaching staff this Fall . First , Mr . Laroy Borchert, who holds the M.M. degree from Baylor University (Waco), and B .M. from Concordia College (Moorhead) , will take over the teaching and performing duties

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of Dr. Charles West, who has ac­cepted a position at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Mr. Borchert is completing his doctorate at Florida State, Tallahassee, and comes to Las Cruces directly from performing Principal Clarinet at the B los som M u s ic Fes t iva l s in Cleveland. His finance, Beth Carter (who just completed her M.M.E. at Florida State) , will join the part-time staff teaching voice and assisting in the choral programs .

Scott Cameron, who received his M.M. degree from NMSU this Spring, and served as a graduate assistant in percussion, has been appointed part-time instructor to resume leadership of the Percussion ensembles, assist with the Pride Band, and teach private percussion .

Rosemary Silversteen, Assistant Professor of Violin, will begin studies toward her doctorate. While on leave for 1984-85 academic year, her duties will be covered by Mr. Ernest Salem, who holds a B .M.E. degree from Michigan State University, and the M.M. degree in applied violin from the University of Houston. , Mr. Salem and his wife, who is also an outstanding violinist, will take an active role in the string program at NMSU.

Don Hardisty, Professor, has been serving as Acting Head this se­cond Summer Session, while Pro­fessor Warner Hutchinson has been on leave. Dr. Hardisty, immediate Past President of NMMEA, is now President-elect of the Association of Concert Bands of American and presented a lecture/paper entitled

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Finally, we are extremely pleas­ed to announce that Greg Randall , now retired from his position as Director of the Las Cruces High School Band Programs for some 20 years, has joined our teaching facul­ty as a part-time instructor in music education. Greg, who was Music Educator of the Year for 1984, and presented an award by NMMEA at the last All-State, will supervise practice teachers in the instrumental areas. Also, NMSU will be pleased to welcome Dr. Gordon W. Mathie, Professor Emeritus from Crane School of Music (Potsdam), who will be National Faculty Exchange Professor in our Music Department for 1985. Professor Mathie current­ly serves as Vice-President of the In­ternational Trumpet Guild. He will work with our music education majors.

EASTERN

NEW MEXICO

UNIVERSITY

This year marks the Fiftieth An­niversary of Eastern New Mexico University, and many activities are planned for the celebration . Two events which may have particular in­terest to music educators and alum­ni are the Fiftieth Anniversary Ban­quet during Homecoming Friday, October 5; and the presentation of Gilbert and Sullivan's H.M. S.

Pinafore in Fibruary. An alumni choir-band-orchestra will perform at the Banquet with Dr. George Umberson, former ENMU Director of Choirs and Alumnus , conducting. Reservations for the Banquet can be made through the Office of D ev e l o p m e n t , E N M U ( 50 5 ) 562-2412 for $15 each. Further in­formation regarding obtaining music and the rehearsal time is available from the School of Music Office at (505) 562-2376. It is hoped that many alumni will participate.

The College of Fine Arts and School of Music are pleased to in­troduce a number of new faculty this fall . Dr. Stephen H. Barnes is

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the Dean of the College of Fine

Arts. Dr. Barnes comes to Eastern from the University of Tulsa where he was an associate professor of music and served a two-year term appoin tment as Director of the School of Music in the Henry Ken­dall College of Arts and Sciences from 1 981 -83. He holds a MA and PH.D. from Ohio State University and a BM from Peabody Conser­vatory of the Johns Hopkins Univer­sity. e is a prolific writer, having publis ed two books and numerous article . Dr. Barnes' teaching em­phasis is in music education and he

has sp,ecial interest in the research of teaching methods and learning patte s in music.

Dr. Paul Formo, who has served as Acting Dean, will return to his duties as Director of the School of Music. Dr. William Wood, who has been Acting Director of the School of Music, will resume teaching

assignments and coordination of the elementary music education program.

Kenneth Kohlenberg is the Director of Bands, having held that position at Dakota State College in M a d i s o n , S o u t h D a k o t a . Kohlenberg, whose instrument is

trumpet, received both his master's and bachelor's degrees at Michigan State University. Prior to his work at Dakota State, he taught in the Michigan public schools.

David Gerig asumes the duties of Director of Choirs this fall. Gerig is completing his doctoral study at t h e U n i v e r s i t y o f I l l i n o i s ,

Champaign-Urbana. He holds a Master of Music in choral conduc­ting from the University of Iowa and a BA from Goshen College in Music Education. Gerig has both universi­ty and secondary teaching ex­perience as well as having served as an instructor at the American School in Kuwait. He has extensive church music experience.

Lyric soporano, Jean Wozen­craft, joins the faculty in studio voice. She is presently pursuing a

Doctor of Arts degree in vocal per­formance at Florida State University in Tallahassee. Her Master of Music is from Bowling Green State with a Bachelor of Music from Oberlin Col­lege Conservatory of Music. Jean has a wide range of performance ex­perience in both opera and oratorio. Her background also includes study and work in piano, violin, dance and theatre.

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NEW MEXICO

The Department of Music, University of New Mexico, is pleas­ed to announce the appointment of five faculty members .

Toby Appel is one of the

youngest and most outstanding violists performing today. Mr. Appel began his studies at age nine at the N e w S c h o o l o f M u s i c i n Philadelphia; he received a scholar­ship to attend the Curtis Institute of Music from which he graduated at

age 1 7. His teachers included Max Aronoff and Joseph DiPasquale, both of the Philadelphia Orchestra. At the Marlboro Festival, he per­formed with Pablo Casals and Rudolph Serkin. At age 18 he was appointed principal violist with the St. Louis Symphony and was a member of the Lenox String Quartet from 1971 to 1976. His most recent accomplishments in­clude his being Artist-in-Residence at the State University of New York at Binghamton, performing with the

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FALL, 1984

School of Music

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Apply for Graduate Assistantships by: March 1, 1 985

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NEW MEXICO MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION

OFFICAL HANDBOOK

GOVERNING PROCEDURES FOR INTER-SCHOLASTIC MUSIC ACTIVITIES

INTRODUCTION

The Philosophies and Operating Procedures set forth in this Handbook for the various Inter-Scholastic Musical Activities which are recommended by NMMEA and approved by the New Mexico Activities Association are the results of many years of study and work by Music Educators of the Colleges and Public Schools of New Mexico.

By establishing these Philosophies, Rules and Regulations in a Handbook of Procedures removed from the Constitution and By-Laws of the Association, changes

as condition demands, can be made at any regular meeting of the NMMEA Board of Directors, and/or NMMEA Executive Committee as per its authority, or at any regular business meeting of the Members of the Association without the process of a Constitutional Amendment. Any change in procedures is subject to the ap­proval of NMMAA.

ARTICLE I

THE ALL-ST ATE MUSIC FESTIVAL AND INSERVICE CONFERENCE

SECTION I PURPOSE

THE PURPOSE OF THE ALL-STATE MUSIC FESTIVAL AND INSERVICE CONFERENCE IS:

A. To provide the well prepared talented music student an oppor tunlty to participate in a fine musical organization under the direction of a recognized specialist not available in the stu· dent's local school music program

B To provide the music students motivation for greater achieve ment In their music education.

C. To provide the music teachers an opportunity to observe the specialist demonstrate successful techniques m the field of Music Education lnstructt0n

D To provide the music teacher an opportunity to hear new mu�lc literature, review and examine music learning mat,mals - new Instruments. textbooks. and teaching techniques

E. To provide the music teacher the opportunity to hear fme musical groups which they might not otherwise hear during the school year, which may Inspire them to maintain high stan datds of Instruction in their OINt\ educatlOrlal system

SECTION II. PROCEDURES

A. DA TE. THE ALL-ST A TE MUSIC FESTIVAL AND INSER VICE CONFERENCE

1. The dates of the All·St3te Music Festival and lnseMce Conference will be determined by the NMMEA Board of Directors.

B. SITE SELECTION· ALL-STATE MUSIC FESTIVAL AN[) INSERVICE CONFERENCE

1. Invitations for the ALL-ST A TE MUSIC FESTIAL AND INSERVICE CONFERENCE SITE to be held one year hence, shall be submitted in writing to the NMMEA Presi· dent prior to the NMMEA Board of Directors meeting. which is held the evening before the beginning of the ALL ST A TE MUSIC FESTIVAL AND INSERVICE CON· FERENCE.

2. An invitation must include: the designated date, descrip· lion of facilities such as rehearsal space, concert space, commercial display space, lodging and meals. Only those invitations describing facilities deemed adequate by the Board of Directors will be submitted to the Association Membership for balloting. The Festival Site will be chosen by a vote of the membership at the annual general membership meeting if more than one invitation is received.

3. The elected host school will provide all necessary facilities and equipment for the proper operation of the lnservice Conference and Festival without cost to the Association.

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C. ALL-STATE MUSIC FESTIVAL AND INSERVICE CON FERENCE OPERATION RESPONSIBILITY

It shall be the respons1b1lity :,f the NMMEA Executive Committee to make the arrangements for the acttv1ties of the NMMEA All·State Music Festival and lnserv1ce Con· ference.

2 The NMMEA All·State Music Festival and lnservice Con ference is self-supporting Revenue 1s obtained by the following methods· a. NMMEA members Conference fee b. Student participation Festival fee c MENC New Mexico Student member lnservice Con

ference fee d All Commercial Flrtlls displaying or participating must

be a sustaining member and pay a festival fee per display unit

e Concert Admission fee 3 The amount of each fee shall be determined by the NM

MEA Board of Directors 4 The All·State music . hall be furnished by the part1cipat1ng

student or school 5 SELECTION OF CLINICIAN OR GUEST CO DUC

TOR Members attending the NMMEA Band, Chorus, Or chestra or Elementary/Junior High School Music Section ting during th II St t@ In \'\:\ Con ference will nominal a minimum of five names for possible guest conductor and/or clinicians for the next two All State Music r estival and lnservice Con ferences. The members present will vote on the order of preference of nomine s

b The Vice President of ea h sectton shall contact in order of preference, the chmc1an for acceptance

c The NMMEA president, with the approval of the Ex ecutive Committee, will make the final contract ar· rangements with the climc1an

6. SELECTION OF ALL STATE CONCERT MUSIC a. The clinician · guest conductor will s lect a program of

music not to exceed twenty·two minutes of perfor

mdr.Ce time The , !ection of mus;c wiii b« subiec: t<> the approval of the NMMEA Executive Committee. The clinician shall provide the list of music by a specified deadline date, prior to the issuance of the contract for service

D. ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION IN ALL-ST ATE AUDITIONS

Any student regularly enrolled 1n grades nme through twelve. m a public. private or parochial school for the full school year, may apply through their school music mstruc tor to audition to participate 1n an All State Music Group The following rules and regulahons must be met by all students desiring to aud11ton and part1c1pate m the All State Music Festival a. Unless entering high school for the first lime. a stu·

dent must be certified by the Principal as passing twenty (20) hours of academic work per week, and shall have earned four units of credit acceptable for graduation the semester prior to the All·State Audi lions and All-State Music Festival

b. Only regularly enrolled members of organized school groups may audition for and participate in an All-State group, unless no such organization exists in their school.

( 1 ) Only regularly enrolled members for the full school year of organized bands and orchestras may audition for and participate in an All·State band or orchestra group.

(2) Only regularly enrolled members for the full school year of organized school choral groups may audillon for and participate in an All-State choral group.

(3) Organized school music group must be a regu larly scheduled course and receive school credit.

c. Prior to auditioning, each student must have the ap­proval of the director of the local music group he wishes to audtiion for and participate m at All-State.

d A student may aud1hon for an All State Instrumental or a vocal group, however. 1f a student chooses to audition for both vocal and instrumental groups, and 1s selected for a vocal group, the student shall not be eligible to audition for the instrumental groups

e. A student auditioning on more than one instrument must indicate on the audition sheet a first choice at the hme of regi trallOI\ II the student 1s qu lilied on both instruments, assignment will be made on the stated preference A student will not be allowed to audition unless registration 1s postmarked on or before the announced deadline date. Late registrations may be returned by the Audition Center Chairman.

g A transfer student newly enrolled in school and in a band, chorus, or an orchestra, meeting all other eligibility requl!'ements may be permitted to audition for an All-State group.

E STUDENT RULES FOR PARTICIPATION IN ALL STATE GROUPS:

Students selected to participate 1n an All-State group will be expected to attend all scheduled events, rehearsals and concerts. Any exception or absence from a scheduled event must be approved through the Vice-President in charge.

3 Individual music instructo1s at the local school may not choose a replacement for a previously selected student who cannot attend. Alternates are not generally used.

4 If a local music instructor learns within one week after the Imai day of All-State Auditions. a student is unable to par· ticipate and the information is transmitted to the NMMEA Executive·Secretary or the Vice·President in charge. the Auditioner will be asked to name a replacement from the official audition list

5 If disciplinary action of any kind concerning a student(s) is deemed necessary, it shall be the responsibility of the music instructor responsibile for the student(s) to take such action as necessary, based upon the standards set by the student's local Board of Education and/or admmistra·

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tion Students may be excluded from participation in All State performances and may be sent home as a result of the necessary discipline action.

SECTION llll All.-ST A TE AUDITION PROCEDURES

1. THE AUDnON CENTERS:

1. The number of Audition Centers shall be limited to five or less.

2. The Audition Centers, Chairperson and dates of the aud1· tlons shall be designated by the NMMEA Executive Com mittee

DUTIES OF THE AUDITION CENTER CHAIRMAN

I . The NMiMEA President, with the approval of the NMMEA Execull�•e Committee shall appoint a Chairperson for each Audlho Center.

2. Procedu1res and Duties for the Audition Center Chair person. a. Secure approval from local authority for use of

necessary facilities and staff, with the understanding that all local expenses are the responsibility of the loca1I Center

b. PrOIJide the following facilitles

( 1 ) Six rooms with recently tuned pianos for Choral Audtions

(2) Nine rooms with music stands for Instrumental Auditions

(3) Each room should have a desk or a table and a chair for the auditioner

c. Pro�11de a monitor for each audition room d Pr0"1ide an audition room chairperson who should try

to k.eep aud1t10ns on schedule. e The Audition Center Chairperson will prepare a

schedule of auditions from the registrations sent in A sche•dule will be sent to each director and an aud1t1on 1ud91ing sheet for each registered student A schedule should be sent to the Aud1t1on Team Chairperson one week in advance of the Auditions Students audition ing ,:in more than one instrument shall be allowed full time• for each audition which 1s seven minute, each ex cept percussion instruments are allowed ten minutes The Audition Center Chaiperson shall collect an audilton fee of $3.00 per each audition registered by the music instructor The Center Chairperson will turn t amont collected ovfer to the Audition Team Chaurperson. or his designee. All fees or chool pur cha e ord rs must accompany the audition reg,stra· tion

C THE AUDITION REGISTRATION FORM

Each m1us1c instructor sponsoring students for auditions shall lisn on separate audition reg1strat1on forms one for band. OfTle for chorus. and one for orchestra. the name. in strurnemt or voice class1ficat1on of each student expecting to aud11'1on

2. The reg11stra11on form 1s published in the fall issues of THE NEW MEXICO MUSICIAN. the official NMMEA magaLine and/or other appropriate means Please duplicat,e for your use.

3 Each sc:hool will send one copy of the lists of participants to the /1\uditlon C nter. postmarked on or before the date specified for the Choral and Instrumental Auditions as establislhed each year by the NMMEA Execu11ve Commit tee Stwdent auditioning fee will be set each year by the Ex ecutive Committee

4 Students shall not be allowed to audition unless registered with fee,s paid or purchase orders on file with Center Chair person by the deadline date.

5. Rules and regulations change from year to year Each local music instructor is responsible for knowing and abiding by the changes. If rules are not observed. only the student suf fers.

D THE AUDITION ADJUDICATION FORM

I . The judgting score sheet is a tool for the adjudicators (Audi· tioner) to, use to assist in the selection of the most qualified students .. The music instructor shall type the heading of the form to identify each student by name. school. town. grade.

instrumemt and/or voice. The score sheet is provided by

FALL, 19(84

NMMEA to the Audition Center Chairperson for distribu· tion to each local music instructor. one for each student registered to audition.

2. The standard audition adjudication score sheet shall be used by each auditioner, and shall remain in the hands of the audihoner until after the conclusion of that year's All· State

3. Th" audition adjudication form shall be prescribed and fur· nished by the NMMEA Board of Directors.

E. PROCEDURES FOR THE WOODWIND, BRASS AND PER­CUSSION AUDITION

All auditions shall be conducted by the Audition Team members assigned to the instrumental division of the All· State Auditions as approved by the NMMEA Board of Directors

2. Auditions will include the followinq:

a The required scales will be: Ab, Eb, Bb, F, C. G, D and the chromatic scale for the practical range for each 1n· strument Value: 20% of the audition

b. The Band Vice President will select two Etudes for each instrument from the approved material which will be announced in the Spnng issue of the NEW MEX ICO MUSICIAN One Etudc would require technical ability and the other a lyrical style Metronomic mark ings will be published in the Magazine. Value: 60% of the audition.

c Sight Reading material will be selected by the aud1 tioner and need not be the same for each student Value· 20% of the audition.

d Students wishing to audition for piccolo and nute: oboe & English horn; Snare drum and/or tympani and melodic percussion or other multiple instruments must prepare all etudes required for each instrument the student wishes to audition. Students auditioning on more than one instrument shall be allowed full time for each audition, and pay the fee for each audi­tion

J Dtrectors of musical groups should be sure stud nts are prepared on the audition material before they register to audition Students should not be allowed to audition un· less they can play the required material with facility and musicianship

4 The recommended personnel for wmd and percuss10n 1n strumentat1on for each of the performing groups shall be determ,ned by the follcwmg procedure

·nie wind and percussion personnel for the Symphony Orchestra shall be selected on the basis of the first, thtrd and fifth b!>st players for the varlOUS positions to comp\ 1e th orchestra instrumentation a5 pec1hed 1n the music scor

b The wind and percussion personnel for the Sym· phonic Band shall he selected on the basis of the sec· ond. fourth and sixth best players plus as many add, tional players as the instrumentation calls for until all positions are filled Wind and percussion instrument personnel for the Concert Orchestra shall be selected from the Concert Band on the ba 1s of second. fourth. and sixth best players of each section to complete the Concert Or­chestra instrumentat10n as specified in the music score

d The per5onnel of the Concert Band will be filled from the remaining available qualified wind and percussion players

e Students will indicate on the audition score sheet their preference to participate in band. orchestra. or either 1f 5elected

F ORCHESTRA STRING INSTRUMENT AUDITION PRO CEDURES

Audition shall occur at the same time and place as the Choral Auditions

2. Music to be plaved· a Scales: One major and its relative minor scale of the

key of student's solo and shall be played in the follow· mg manner Violin. Viola and Cello play three octaves: String Bass play two octaves. The scale is to be played as quarter note . single bow, up and down: the quarter note equaiing 1 20 M.M. Value: 20% of the audition.

b. The solo may be selected by the student and instruc· tor. There is to be no accompaniment. Value: 50% of the audition.

c. A required Etude for each instrument will be chosen by the Orchestra Vice-President and announced in the spring issue of the NEW MEXICO MUSICIAN Value 30% of the audition

3. The Orchestra Auditioner will place each student selected within a section of the organizaiton but not by chatr place ment. Chair position will be determined by a final audition within the section to the first All-State rehearsal.

4. The recommended string instrumentation should be as follows for each orchestra section. The personnel of the Symphony Orchestra will be determined first, then the Concert Orchestra. 1st Violin · 16 Viola 12 String Bass 8 2nd Violin · 16 Cello · 12

5. One string bass player will be assigned to each band when needed. The assignments will be made on the basis of the number two player from the Symphony Or· chestra to the Symphonic Band and the number two player from the Concert Orchestra to the Concert Band

G PROCEDURES OF THE VOCAL AUDITION

1. The choral audition shall include the following a. The auditions shall be conducted by the Audition

T earns Members assigned to the choral division of the All-State Audition Team as approved by the NMMEA Board of Directors

b The Aud1tioner should conduct the audition in the following order:

(1) A prepared solo of worthwhile educational value shall be selected by the reacher and student to display range, quality of tone, and technical ab1h· ty. Long solos, lengthy piano 1ntroduction5, and "popular" music should be avoided The MENC, Texas or New Yo.'( prescribed Music List are suggested guides. ALL MUSIC MUST BE MEMORIZED FOR AUDITION Value 40% of audition.

(2) Part-singing to determine the student's ab1hty to carry a part independently shall be MEMORIZED and sung in the following manner The student shall be prepared to sing therr respectiv part from the All State Choral Program. The selection for the part singing audition will be chosen by the Choral Vice-Pres,d,mt and v.,ill be announced in the Fall issue of the NEW MEXICO MUSICIAN. Value 30% of audition

(3) All Choral student� ud1tioning will be req1 11red to sight read a short melody in their vocal range The Choral VicePres1dent will subrnit sewral melody lines to the Audition T earn for use 111 the sight reading Audition Value· 15%

(4) All choral students auditioning wiil he reqLoired to sing a tonal memory exercise in their vocal range The Choral Vice-President will provide several examples to the Audition Team for use 1n the tonal memory portion of the Audition Value 15% of audition.

d The number of ch0tr members needed for each part Soprano. Alto, Tenor and Bass in the choir will be supplied to the Audition Team Chairman by the Choral Vice-President .

e. Vocal students auditioning shall provide the,r own dC companist. A taped accompaniment may be us d 1n place of a live accompaniment. The individual aud1 tioning with a taped accompaniment shall be respons1· ble for thetr own tape and play back equipment

H THE LA TE AUDITIONS

In the event a deserving student misses an audition for legitimate cause, such as a sickness or death in the family, he may apply through his music instructor to the Vice President of the group concerned for an audition The late audition may be heard only by the original T earn Member in person or by tape

2. All late auditions must be completed within one week following the final audition for that category

3 The Auditioner shall transmit the name of a student to be added to an All-State group to the NMMEA Executive Secretary immediately who will notify the student's in· structor.

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TAPE AUDmON PR()CEDURES: Schools located 150 miles or more, one way from the nearest Audition Center may submit a tape recorded audition using the following procedure:

1 . All tape recordings used In the place of a live audition must be In the hands of the Audition Team Chairperson one week prior to the first audition date for that Instrument or voice.

2. Registration and fees must be submitted to the Audition T earn Chairperson with the tape recording.

3. Tape recording procedures. a. State the student's name, school, city and Instrument

or voice. b. String students follow string audition procedures. c. Band students follow band Instrument audition pro­

cedures. d. Choral students follow choral audition procedures . e . The instructor will select a sight reading excerpt and

so identify.

Record full or 1/z track at 71/z lps. If you must record Y4 track do not use stereo. Please Indicate on tape reel and box this vital Information. Only one voice type or Instrument per tape.

g. If more than one student audition is on a tape, make sure only the same kind of Instrument Of voice audi'. tion is on the tape. Include a master list of name, school and town.

h. Recordings must be arranged so that the various audi­tloners may listen to tapes at their separate school Of home. If no more than three students are registered for an audition at any Center, a tape recording may be used following the above procedures.

J. FINAL AUDITION PROCEDURES FOR ALL-STATE GROUPS: 1 . Choral Groups · All vocal students selected to par­

ticipate in either of the All-State choruses will be tested on their preparation of the AU-State Music In a final audi­tion held just prior to the first All-State rehearsal. ALL MUSIC WILL BE SUNG FROM MEMORY. Any stu­dent failing to pass this audition or test on any of the All­State material wUJ not be allowed to participate. Un­prepared students will be the responsibility of their direc­toi . Those passing the audition will be given a seating assignment for the choral group they have been chosen to participate In.

2 Orchestral Players· a Orchestra string players audltions. Students selected

for either the concoct orchestra or symphony Of· chestra will audition for chair placement based on preparation the student has made on the All-State Music. Emphasis will be placed on tone technique, and general muslclanslp displayed.

b. Symphony and concert Orchestra Winds and Percus­sion players will audition on their preparation of the All-Stale Music. A player may be changed from one part to another in the section If preparation Is not ade­quate; I.e., a first player may be assigned a second or third part. Rehearsal will follow the audition period.

3. Band Seating Audition Procedures: a. All Students will assemble In the designated rOOfn.

The Monitor will distribute numbered audition forms to the students. The number on the form wlll indicate the order in which the student will be auditioned:

b. When all the forms have been distributed, the monitor will inform the auditloner to begin the auditions.

c. During �udit!ons, the /\udlt'.onEr can g!ve instru.::tlom; to the students, however, the student may not speak directly to the audltioner. Any replies will be answered by the monitor.

d. After all the students have been auditioned, more than once if necessary, the auditloner will announce the

order of the chair placement by number. e. The students will then recOfd their chair placement on

the audition form, sign their name and return form to

monitor. When the monitor has collected all forms, he will return them to the Vice-President of the Instrumental group.

g. ALL CHAIR PLACEMENTS WILL BE FINAL! THERF.. SHALL RE NO CHALLENGES!

SECTION IV. THE AUDmON TEAM

A. THE AUDITION TEAM

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1 . The Audition T earn Chairmanship and Approval of T earn Membership:

a. The responsibility for the chairmanship of the audition team shall pass annually from one university to another In the following order. Eastern New Mexico University, New Mexico State University, New Mexico Western University, New Mexico Highlands Universl· ty, and the University of New Mexico.

b. The chairperson of the audition team shall be the Music Department Head, or someone appointed by him, from the University responsible for the auditions that year.

2. The Chairperson of the Audition Team shall nominate the members of the team, one or more as needed from each of the ftve New Mexico univesltles, and shall assign the work and duties of each team member. The team member must teach the instrument or voice in his respective University or College he is asked to audition.

3. The Chairperson of the Audition Team shall submit the names of the persons nominated to serve on the team that year to NMMEA President prior to the fall semester meeting of the NMMEA Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall approve the names of persons to serve before the invitation to serve is confirmed by the T earn Chairperson.

4. Duties of the Audition Team a. The Audition Team shall select from the total number

auditioned the most qualified students as participating in the All-Stale Bands, Choruses, and Orchestras, ac­cording to the instrumentation and balance as prescribed by the Vice-President of Band, Chorus and/or Orchestra.

b. Auditioners are not to discuss at any time during the

Audition, the student attending the Auditioners' Col­lege or University.

5. The Audition Fees and Expenses a. An Audition fee, to be determined by the NMMEA Ex­

ecutive Committee, shall be paid by each student to the Audition Center Chairperson through his music in­structor. The fee shall accompany the registration list. A fee shall be paid for each student registered.

b. All audition fees collected by the Audition Center Chairperson shall be given to the Audition T earn Chairperson, who will in tum deliver the funds to the NMMEA Executive-Secretary

c. The NMMEA Executive-Secretary shall pay an amount toward the expenses of the Audition T earn members as determined by the NMMEA Executive Committee each year.

SECTION V ALL-STATE HONOR GROUPS

A. PURPOSE: To present concerts at All-State by Out landing

Groups.

1 . To recognize outstanding student achievement in music performance.

2. To provide outstanding performing groups an opportunity to perform at All-State for their peers . .

3. To provide students rnotiviation for high achievement in music performance.

4 To provide teachers and students an opportunity to hear fine student mu�ical groups which they may not he11r dur· Ing the school year in their school situation.

5. To inspire teachers and students to achieve and maintain high standards of instruction. learning and performance.

B. PROCEDURES FOR SELECTION OF HONOR GROUPS:

1 . Applying groups for Honors Concert must submit "perfor­mance" tapes to the selection committee, of concert numbers from the previous year only. Recording may be no more than one year old.

2. The tapes will be numbered by the Vice-President so ideal­ly no one on the audition committee will know who is per· forming at the time of the audition. Any engineering. editing, or tampering in any way with the audition tape after the actual performance is expressly prohibited.

3. Either monaural or stereo tapes are acceptable, except

tapes must have no more than two tracks. On four·trZICI recording, use track one and three and be sure that tracJj two and four are blank. Recording must be In one directlo only. Extra length Of 1/z md. tape whk:h may stretch Is � recommended because of possible distOftlon.

4. Applying and Auditioning !J'OUPS must also provide a ter from the local Superintendent Of School Board, that selected. the group has permission to attend and perf at the All-State Music Festival and lnservice Confer Junior High School !J'OUPS may be Honored but not be r quired to perform where local school policy restricts High School Groups from traveling.

5. Only groups deemed outstanding will be considered f Honor performances.

6. NMMEA ASSUMES NO FINANCIAL RESPO�­SIBIUTY FOR HONOR GROUP EXPENSES.

C. QUALIFICATION: The director submitting Audition T must be a NMMEA Member In good �nding at the time audition, selection & performance. If the directOf of t selected HOOOf group changes, that group Is then I Also, when a school classification changes. It must enter Honor Group competition In the new classlflaition.

D. DATE FOR SUBMrrnNG TAPES: Audition tapes statements must be submitted by the specified date as an nounced in the spring issue of the NEW MEXICO MUSIC to the area Vice President or his desi!Jlate. Final selection be made and announced at the August Board of DirectOf Meeting.

E. FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE:

1. Performing Groups cannot be chosen In consecu selection years, I.e., a �oup performing this year Is In eligible to be selected the next year. Once every years Is the most frequent any �oup c.ould be chosen.

2. CONCERT DATES AND TIMES: Concert dates and times will be set by the Executive Committee according to the schedule of All-State Events. Performance time must be kept to a maximum of lwenty·ftve (25) minutes In length per group.

F CLASSIFICATIONS: Classifications are based on a school's average daily membership as of October 1 of each year.

1 . AAAA High School (1201 Of more students)

AAA High School (401 through 1200 students)

AA High School (151 through 400 students)

A High School (up through 150 students)

Mid-High School will be one class below the HS Class.

CCC Junior High: 5(X) or more students grades 7, 8, 9

CC Junior High: up through 499 grades 7. 8, 9

C Middle School: 5(X) or more grades 7, 8

DD Junior High (250 through 499) grades 7, 8, or 6, 7, 8

E Elementary • • Unclassified: Unclassified !J'OUps (non public school groups) must have special permission from the NMMEA Executive Committee to audition and perform as an Honor Group.

College Music Department Gr0l4)s on Invitation Executive Committee

G. EACH HONOR GROUP SELECTED TO PERFORM AT ALL STATE WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL EX­PENSES INVOLVED IN THE PERFORMANCE.

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Schulwerk Association i s presenting it's Eighteenth National Conference at the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 7 - 1 1 , 1984, en­t i t l e d D E S T I N A T I O N : I M ­PROVISATION. Two well-known teachers from the Orff Institute in S a l z b u r g , A u s t r i a , M i r i a m Samuelson and Verena Maschat, as well as Minna Ronnefeld from the Royal Danish School of Educational Studies in Denmark, will be our featured guests . New Mexico music educators serving as clinicians in­clude: Margaret Agnew from Los Alamos, who wil l provide a "Welcome" session ; Dr. Ellen Mc­Cullough from the University of N e w M e x i c o , p r e s e n t i n g "Multicultural Music Materials for Your Classroom: Songs, Folktales , Puppets , Games , Dances and In­struments from Around the World;" Joe Hayes from Santa Fe presenting "The Musical Language of Storytell­•ng;" Karen Stapleton from Los Alamos leading a session of the child's voice; Jenny Vincent from San Cristobal presenting "Songs and Games of the U.S. Hispanic Children ;" and Mary Helen Klare from Los Alamos presenting a ses­sion on applying the Orff techniques to teaching instrumental music. In addition, Virginia Ebinger and Karen Stapleton, both from Los Alamos , are currently members of the AOSA Executive Board. Ms. Ebinger is the National Chairperson for the Las Vegas Conference. For more information write: Cindi Wobig, Executive Secretary AOSA, Department of Music, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 441 1 5 . 36

NEW MEXICO MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S ANNUAL MEETING

FINE ARTS CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO AUGUST 3 & 4, 1983

THOSE PRESENT:

President:

President, elect:

Vice-President, Band:

Vice-President, Band, elect:

Vice-President, Chorus:

Vice-President, Chorus, elect:

Vice President, Orchestra:

Vice-President, Orchestra, elect:

Vice-President, Elem./JHS:

Vice-President, Elem./JHS, elect:

Vice-President, College/University:

Vice-President, elect:

Past President:

Editor, New Mexico Musician :

Executive Secretary:

Others:

District Presidents: District 1 , Southwest

District 2, Southeast:

AGENDA:

District 3, Northwest

District 4, N. Central

District 5, Northeast

District 6, Central

District 7, Albuq.

1 . Call to order and introductions - Young

James V. Young, Alamogordo

Sam Pemberton, Artesia

Donald Gerheart, Los Alamos

John Schutz, Las Cruces

Michael Cooke, Albuquerque

A.V. Wall, Albuquerque

Donna Herron, Las Cruces

Kurt Chrisman, Las Cruces

Darlene Van Winkle, Albuquerque

Sherry Taylor, Alamogordo

Duane J. Bowen, ENMU, Portales

Same

Donald M. Hardisty, NMSU, Las Cruces

Tom Dodson, UNM, Albuqerque

Rollie V. Heitman, Santa Fe

Harriet Heitman, Assistant Secretary, Santa Fe

Win Christian, Music Specialist

New Mexico State Dept. of Education, Santa Fe

Kurt Steinhaus, Alamogordo, Represented by

Kurt Chrisman, Las Cruces

Wayne Anderson, Clovis

Janet Isham, Kirtland

Vidal Gallegos, Las Vegas (Absent)

Bill Crary, Raton

Sofia Sanchez, Albuquerque (Absent)

Lauren Leder (Absent)

2. Approval of Minutes of January Meeting - Heitman

3. New Mexico Activities Association Report - James Odle

4. Annual Financial Report - Heitman

5. Membership Report - Heitman

6 NEW MEXICO MUSICIAN Report - Tom Dodson

7. National Teachers Examination, Music Section - Win Christian, SOE

8. Proposed Amendment to NMMEA Articles of Incorporation & By-Laws - Young

9. NMMEA District President's Reports, Activities, Calendar, Officers, etc.

10. NMMEA President's Report - Young

a. S.W.MENC Div. Officers Meeting: Colorado Springs, January 22-24, 1 985

b. Endorsement of Competition Festivals

c MIOSW - now changed to MlOSM (Month of March)

d. Speaker & Topic for General Membership Meeting, ,January 1 1 , 1985

e. MENC Comprehensive Awards Program (MENC Hall of Fame)

f. Adjudicator's organization at state level

g. Travel listing for school groups - Higgins

h. Presidential Academic Fitness Program

i. Composition for combined band & chorus for All·State - Gene Fooks

1 1 . MENC Student State Chapter Report - Wood

1 2. All-State Auditions - Young

a. 1983 Audition Report - Heitman

b. 1984 Auditions, Dates. Centers, Chairpersons

c. Audition Team Proposal - Tietze

d. Revised Audition Procedures - Heitman

e. Other

13 . Planning All-State Music Festival & lnservice Conference, January 9-12 , 1 985

a. Vice President's Reports

1 ) Schedule of All-State Activities

2) Names of Audition Judges for choral & instrumental chairplacement

3) Workshops, Clinicians, Reading Sessions, etc.

4) Honor Concert, order, warm-up room, etc.

5) Sergeant at Arms: District Presidents provide names

6) Transportation for Clinicians & Guest Conductors (V.P.s arrange)

7) Chairperson & Assistants for All-State Groups

8) District Presidents meeting and District Meetings

9) Luncheons & Banquet times and locations

b. Other

1) Headquarters Hotel

c. All-State Concerts

1) Concert Performance Order: Orchestra, Band, Chorus, 1985

2) Student Performance Dress

3) Stage Crews, Monitors, Ticket Takers

4) Box Office personnel

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5) Recording of Concert, Procedures & Sales

6) Presentation of Awards at Concerts

14. New Business

a Oat e, place & !lme for next Board of Directors Meeting

b Oth,er

PROCEEDir GS

1 CALL TO ORDER:

President Young called the meeting to order at 2:05 PM with a quorum of the Officers and District Presidents

present. Each person introduced themselves, giving office and home school.

2 PRESEr'ff A TION OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 1984 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING FOR

APPRO,VAL

Secretary Heitman reviewed the minutes as printed in the Spring Issue of the NEW MEXICO MUSICIAN,

Volume XXXI, Number 3, 1984, stating he had found no errors. He pointed out several items which needed ac­

tion in this meeting. Darlene Van Winkle moved, seconded by Don Gerheart, that the Minutes be approved as

printed 11n the Spring Issue of the NEW MEXICO MUSICIAN. Motion Passed.

3 NEW M.EXICO ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION REPORT:

Mr. Jim Odle, Executive Director of the NMAA was not present. No report.

4 ANNUAL NMMEA FINANCIAL REPORT:

Secretary{freasurer Heitman distributed copies of the summary of the Financial Activities of the Association

covering the period August 1, 1983 to August 1, 1984. See the Reprint of the Report elsewhere in this Publica­

tion Heiltman explained various items on the summary, while answering a few questions. Duane J. Bowen

moved. seconded by Don Gerheart, that the Financial Report for 1983- 1 984 be apmoved. Motion Passed.

Secretar·y Heitman suggested that the passbook Savings Account for NMMEA, which had been established in

1964 in the Los Alamos Building & Loan Association (now the Sandia Federal Savings & Loan Assoc1atic,n),

be trans ferred to a Money Market account which would draw a larger interest rate. Don Hardisty moved,

seconded by Donna Herron, that the NMMEA Savings Account at the Sandia Federal Savings & Loan Associa­

tion be transferred to a Money Market Account at the same Institution in order to re,2ive a higher rate of in­

terest o!lon Passed. Heitman had secured the proper signature card for the new Account which was signed

by Youn,g, Hardisty & Heitman. 5 MEMBE.RSHIP REPORT.

Secretan,1 Heitman reported that there were 391 members of NMMEA & MENC as of July 31 , 1 984. However,

there werre about 100 music educators teaching in the state who have not renewed their memberships from last

year or have not iomed at all in our Association to maintain the standards of music education. Membership

enrollmemt forms were distributed to the officers and District Presidents urging them to contact tho e persons

who hav•e not joined in the efforts of NMMEA We need their support. 6 NEW MEXICO MUSICIAN, EDITOR'S REPORT:

Editor T om Dod on presented the annual financial report showing that advertising has nearly paid for the

publication of the magazine this past year Congratulations are certainly in order for Tom's fine Job of editing

and publiishing the EW MEXICO MUSICIAN

7 NA TIO AL TEACHERS EXAMINATION FOR MUSIC

Win Chn �ti n, Music Specialist, ew Mexico State Department cf Education, distributed copies of the recently

published Music Competencies for New Mexico schools which manv Music Educators of New Mexico Schools

had work ed on and which were pproved by the State Board of Education as expected outcomes for student� at

grad ll'v• ,Is 3, 5 8 and 12. Board members were the first to recPive cop1Ps Win thanked all tbos who had con·

tnbut d t o t\ - tand rd

SUMMARY REPORT

from page 12

broader perspective o f the music

education profession from an inter·

national viewpoint in terms of

p h i l o s o p h y , c u r r i c u l u m a n d

methodology; (2) relevant and prac­

tical pedagogical information and in­

sights in the area of multicultural

education, teacher training, com­

posing, performing, and early

childhood music education; (3) pro­

fess ional contacts with music

educators from several countries

who plan to share music education

ideas and teaching methods through

correspondence; and (4) a greater

appreciation of, and commitment

to, the importance of music educa­

tion in all societies .

The next ISME International Conference (ISME XVII) will be held

July 6- 1 2, 1986 in Innsbruck,

Aus tria . I would encourage all music

educators to join the International

Society for Music Education and

participate in what promises to be an outstanding and stimulating event.

Ellen McCullough is Assistant Professor of Music at the University of New Mexico.

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uation requirement. Demon­strated achievement of stated competencies is explained in Chapter 4 of the Standards. I re­commend that everyone borrow a copy of Standards from your administrator and read the en­tire chapter. The music section of chapter 4 relates directly to the expanded new Music Com­petencies document I mentioned in #lA above. Each New Mex­ico student's instructional pro­gram (K-12) shall include fine arts. The extent of offerings in each content area is determined by the local district .

POSITION #3 Two years ago, a move to in­crease high school graduation requirements and an uninten­tional result of eliminating se­quential programs (such as high school music) , was strongly op­posed by music educators. The requirements were revised. Most music programs in New Mexico, while currently exper­iencing some financial squeezes, are holding their own or expand­ing. This is a tribute to adminis­trators, boards, and quality teachers, and to students and parents who actively support comprehensive educational ex­periences. In places where the school day was too short, there have been changes in the last two years which allow more electives . All of this accountability for ex­

cellence in education is a part of the daily life of a music educator. Our accountability for excellence in musical achievement makes us "na­turals" as active participants in the school -wide expansion of ex­cellence. Let's continue to lead the way. Win Christian Music Specialist New Mexico State Department of

Education Education Building Santa Fe, NM 87501 -2786 PHONE: (505) 827-6573

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The 1984 New Mexico Legislature mandated that all new teachers pass a competency test before being cer­

tified to teach in New Mexico Schools. During the spring of 1984 many teachers in the schools of New Mexico

were asked to evaluate tests in the various school subjects, including a test for music. A number of music

educators, including music professors at the University level, were selected to evaluate the test for music

teachers. A number of the music test evaluators rejected several of the test items which caused the total test to

be invalidated for New Mexico Music Teachers. Consequently, it left the Music Program for the Schools of the

State without the recognition of an appropriate music teacher entry-level test. Mr. Christian suggested there

were three choices of action for the Music Educators: ( 1 ) Have no test (which would leave music out of the

scheme of Educational Evaluation); (2) Write our own test; and, (3) ask for a re-evaluation program from the

SOE Evaluation Division and Testing Company urging them to consult with NMMEA for key Music Educators,

assuring a broader base for the validation process of a new test. After much discussion, Wayne Anderson

moved, seconded by Don Hardisty, that the NMMEA Board of Directors request a re-validation of the National

Teachers Music Examination program with the NMMEA Board of Directors being asked to serve in an advisory

position. Motion Passed. Mr. Christian will present the position of the NMMEA Board of Directors to the S D E

Officials.

8. PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS:

President Young pointed out that it had been discovered that the NMMEA Articles of Incorporation & By-Laws

are not clear on the requirements for residency for NMMEA Officers. After discussion, Don Hardisty moved,

seconded by Darlene Van Winkle, that an amendment be presented to the membership at the January NMMEA

Business Meeting as follows: proposed amendment to Articles of Incorporation would read: ARTICLE IX: SEC­

TION C: "All officers of the Corporation shall be legal residents of New Mexico, reside in New Mexico, and be

members of NMMEA and MENC in good standing for the term of their office." The same statement will be

added to the By-laws, ARTICLE VIII, SECTION 1 , as an added sentence to the section. Motion Passed.

9. DISTRICT PRESIDENTS' REPORTS:

District 1 , Southwest Kurt Chrisman for Kurt Steinhaus · Attached

District 2, Southeast Wayne Anderson · Attached

District 3, Northwest Janet Isham · Attached

District 4, N. Central Vidal Gallegos · Attached (absent)

District 5, Northeast Bill Crary · Attached

District 6, Central Sofia Sanchez · No report (absent)

District 7 , Alb: Lauren Leder · Attached (absent)

10. NMMEA PRESIDENT'S REPORT:

a. President Young related the plan for the S. W. MENC Division Officers Conference to be held in late

January 1 985 in Colorado Springs. It is reported that there will be expense money for the NMMEA Presi·

dent to attend, but none for other officers. President Young felt our Executive Secretary should also attend.

Duane J. Bowen moved, seconded by Wayne Anderson, that the Association pay the expenses of the

NMMEA Executive Secretary to attend the seminar for MENC Divisional Officers in Colorado Springs,

January 22-24, 1 985. Motion Passed.

b. Endorsement of Music Festivals not sponsored by NMMEA:

President Young asked if NMMEA should be concerned or responsible to approve Competition Music

Festivals not sponsored by NMMEA. (i.e. Competition sponsored by Universities or other organizations for

a variety of objectives. ) It was the consensus that since there had been no complair.ts, we should not try to

regulate.

c . M I O S M (Month), changed from M I O S W (Week). Theme for this year will be: "MUSIC FOR All

AGES". Banners and other regalia will be available from MENC.

d. The speaker for the eneral Membership Meeting, January 1 1 , 1985 will be Don Beene, Los Alamos, Pres\

dent, S.W. Division, MENC.

e. President Young pointed out the wide range of awards now available from MENC, which were announced in the new MENC SOUND POST newsletter. There should be some of our members eligible for an award.

f. Adjudicators organization for New Mexico: After discussion, Wayne Anderson moved, seconded by Don

Gerheart, that no action be taken at this time concerning the National Federation of High School Activities

proposed state organization for music judges. Motion Passed.

g. The proposed list of High School Music Groups wishing to exchange Concerts was an idea of Mike Higgins,

Northeast District. Since he had not filed a report and was not present, Bill Crary of Raton will contact Hig­

gins for further actions.

h . Presidential Academic Fitness Program:

President Young reviewed a newsletter and a Congressional Joint Resolution urging President Reagan to in­

cluJe ti ,e ARTS in the Educational Fitness Program.

i. Proposed combined Band & Chorus composition for the All-State Concert:

Mr. Gene Fooks of Carlsbad, author of the words "Sounds of New Mexico" made a presentation about the

music and words. He then played a tape of the band and chorus performance. It was the consensus that the

composition was not suitable for a New Mexico All-State Performance. President Young will so inform Mr.

Fooks by letter.

1 1 . MENC Student State Chapter Report:

Matthew Kelly, State MENC Student Chapter President, was assisted by the MENC Student funds to attend

the MENC Chicago Conference. Secretary Heitman reviewed a three page written report of his experiences at

the Conference in Chicago, March 1 984.

12. AUDITION REPORT FOR 1 984 ALL-STATE:

a. Secretary Heitman distributed copies of the student participation as reported at each Audition Center.

b. 1984 ALL ST A TE AUDITION CENTERS, DATES & CHAIRPERSONS:

VOCAL & STRING AUDITION

Nov. 5 Portales, ENMU

Nov. 6 Roswell

Nov. 7 Las Cruces

Nov. 8 Albuquerque

Nov. 9 Santa Fe

Dr. William Wood

Art Dempsey

Trudy Anderson

Dale Kempter

Clark Pontsler

Voce\! Only

Vocal Only

Vocal & Strings

Vocal & Strings

Vocal & Strings

NEW MEXICO MUSICIAN

PERCUSSI<ON AND WIND INSTRUMENTS

Now. 27 Roswell Art Dempsey

Now. 28 Las Cruces John Schutz Now. 29 Albuquerque Dale Kempter

Now. 30 Santa Fe Clark Pontsler

Th,e Clovis High School Band is participating in the MACY'S Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Thtey will arrive back in New Mexico at Albuquerque on November 25, making it impossible for them to audition at their regular Center in Roswell on the 26th. Wayne Anderson moved, seconded by Don

Gerrheart, that the Clovis High School Band be allowed to Audition at the Santa Fe Audition Center on

Noivember 30, 1984. Motion Passed. A discussion ensued concerning the Motion which had been tabled at a previous meeting, combining the

Santa Fe and Albuquerque Audition Centers, allowing two days in Albuquerque for the auditions of Vocal

and Strings from Districts 3, 4, 5 & 7. After much discussion, Wayne Anderson moved, seconded by Janet Isham, that the vocal and Strings Audition be held in Albuquerque scheduled on November 8 & 9, 1 984, eliminating the Santa Fe Center. Motion failed.

c. AUlDITION TEAM PROPOSAL: Dr. William Tietze, Western New Mexico University Music Department, is Chairman of the All State Audi· tiom Team this year. He had not submitted a list of proposed members. President Young will contact him.

d. RE VISED AUDITION PROCEDURES AND RULES FOR 1984: Secretary Heitman pointed out the changes that had been made in the rules and procedures. The entire

HANDBOOK is printed in the fall issue of the NEW MEXICO MUSICIAN. It is every music instructor's responsibility to become thoroughly familiar with the rules and regulations if they have students auditioning.

13. PLANNING ALL STATE MUSIC FESTIVAL AND INSERVICE CONFERENCE, JANUARY 9-1 2, 1 985: a. Vicie-Presidents' Reports:

Each Vice-President presented schedules of Music lnservice Activities and Student Music Festival rehear· sals , Honor Concerts, Clinics, Demonstrations, Guest Conductors Luncheon meetings, Concerts, etc. (See atta1ched reports and V-P Columns.) Finalized programs of workshops, Music Educator assignments for

chaurman and assistants, Sergeant-at-Arms, and other responsibilities will be sent to the NMMEA Executive Secrretary by early September for final assembling of 1985 All-State Program.

b. Jerry Hoover, Director of Bands, NMSU, has proposed to do a series of Mini-Concerts by small ensembles duriing the rest-breaks and between sessions. After discussion concerning logistics and possible conflicts, Do Gerheart moved, seconded by Don Hardisty, that a series of Mini-Concerts (five to seven minutes in lengith) be scheduled during the break periods of the 1985 All-State. Motion Passed.

c. HEADQUARTERS HOTEL: Secrretary Heitman presented resume bids from six Albuquerque Hotels . After a review of the proposals, the

Wirnrock Hotel was selected as the Headquarters Hotel. d. ALL-ST A TE CONCERTS·

All utems of importance concerning the All State Concerts were discussed and agreed upon These ar· rangiements will appear in the Official Program which will be mailed to all Music Educator members in early Nov•ember and December.

e. PRE:SENTATION OF MUSIC EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD AND THE JOHN BATCHEUEH AW ARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING MUSIC IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL The standing committee of the NMMEA Vice Presidents announced that Lloyd Higgins would be the rec. pien t of the Music Educator of the Year Award for 1985 and Darlene Van Winkle would be the recipient of the .John Batcheller Award for Excellence in Teaching Music in the Eiementary School.

Both awards will be presented at the All-State Concert January 12, 1985. In addition, the recipients w1 I be recognized at a Luncheon during All-State 1985 sponsored by the UNM Music Department. Guests wi I be invited by the UNM Music Department. The Music Educator of the Year and his spous(.> will be guests of N�'v1EA. Motion by Don Gerheart, seconded by Tom Dodson, that NMMEA assume the luncheon ex pens;es of the Music Educator of the Year and spouse. Motion passed.

f. RECORDING OF ALL ST ATE CONCERTS:

Heltrrnan reviewed the status concerning the Larry Clifton failure to produce and deliver the 1982 All-State Records. An attorney from Shreveport, Louisiana (Clifton's home base) wrote Heitman stating that test pres.sings would be delivered by July 15, 1984. However, no test pressings have arrived. A certified, return recenpt letter was sent to the attorney Clifton had retained. Don Hardisty moved, seconded by Wayne Andterson, that NMMEA refund monies due purchasers of the 1982 Recordings, when verified by a valid receilpt received by the NMMEA Executive Secretary by November 1 , 1984, unless the records become avaihable & delivered by the same date. Motion Passed.

The question of who would conduct the sale of the 1 985 All-State Concert Records was raised. After discussion, Duane J. Bowen moved, seconded by Janet Isham, that record sale� for the 1985 All-State woul d be handled by Educational Recording Service, John T. Hoover, Proprietor. Cost will be $9.00 per recorrd to individuals on a voluntary basis. Motion Passed A sign will be posted that no tape recording or video taping will be allowed in Popejoy Hall by individuals during the Concerts.

14. NEW BUSINESS:

a. Date:, Place & Time of next Board of Directors Meeting: The next NMMEA Board of Directors meeting will be held in the Green Room of Keller Hall, UNM Fine Arts Centcer, January 9, 1985 beginning at 7:00 P.M.

b. Date of 1986 All-State was set by consensus as January 8- 1 1 , 1986. Place will be determined by the Mem1bership at the yearly NMMEA Business Meeting.

15. ADJOURNMENT:

No furth1er business being offered for the good of the ASSOCIATION, President Jim Young declared the meeting ,adjourned at 1 2:45 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted, Rollie V. Heitman

Executive Secretary

FALL, 1984

UNIVERSITY NEWS

from page 31

Tokyo Chamber Soloists, the Santa

Fe C h a m b e r F e s t i v a l , t h e

Philadelphia Concerto Soloists and

the Lincoln Center Chamber Music

Society. Mr. Appel has appeared

throughout the world with the

outstanding chamber ensemble

"Tashi ."

Appointed as Assistant Pro­

fessor of clarinet, saxophone, and

woodwind pedagogy, Keith Lem­

mons, has served on the faculty at

Moorhead State University and at

Alma College. He holds degrees from Pittsburgh State University in

Kansas and Michigan State Univer­

sity. Lemmons is pursuing the Doc­

tor of Musical Arts Degree at

Michigan State University. Keith is

published, has performed and been

recognized for competing in several

prestigious clarinet competitions,

and has extensive professional ex­

perience as a clarinetist, a sax­

ophonist, and a flutist .

Janis Redding, Assistant Pro­

fessor of Voice, will teach diction ,

applied voice, piano accompanying

and assist with the opera studio at

the University of New Mexico. Ms.

Redding holds the Bachelor of

Music degree in Piano Performance from Michigan State University and two masters degrees , one in Vocal Performance/Pedagogy and another

in Piano Accompanying, both from

the University of Colorado, Boulder.

She taught at Eastern New Mexico Univers i ty , at the S taat l iche

Hochschule fur Musik in Stuttgart,

Germany, and she has served as

coach-pianist for opera and ballet at

the Stadtische Buhne in Heidleberg,

Germany.

Teaching classical guitar will be

Robert Bluestone of Santa Fe, New

Mexico. Presently Mr. Blues tone is

Associate Professor of Music at

New Mexico Highlands University;

he is much published and has

studied in Spain and Mexico. Federico Jimenez, lecturer, will

teach classical guitar, guitar ensem­

ble and guitar chamber music .

Jimenez received his Bachelor of

Music from the New England Con-

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servatory of Music ; he holds the Master of Music Degree in Perfor­mance from the University of New Mexico and has performed solo recitals in many cities in the United States . He lists among his teachers some of the most acclaimed guitar artists in the world.

EXECUTIVE SECRET ARY from page 6

who have not renewed their mem­bership or have never been involved in the activities of NMMEA. If your non-renewal has been an oversight, please send your renewal check for $33 to MENC , 1 902 Association Drive, Reston, Virginia 22091 . You will be helping yourself and the Association to maintain music edu­cation in the schools of New Mexico.

President Jim Young and the NMMEA Vice Presidents, have been working diligently to put to­gether an outstanding All-State Music Festival and Inservice Confer­ence, scheduled for January 9- 12 , 1985 in Albuquerque at the UNM Fine Arts Center. One reason the All-State Music Festival and Inser­vice Conference is so successful each year is because the leading music educators of New Mexico take an active professional role in the many tasks required to be per­formed for the Association . When you are asked to serve as a chair­man, assistant, or as sergeant at arms, please accept and then be­come involved. Also, make early ar­rangements for professional leave. You could earn one hour of Inser­vice renewal credit for attendance and participation.

There have been a number of changes in the All-State Audition Procedures . Please check the HANDBOOK printed in this publi­cation. Program Music , Audition Music, Audition Registration dead­line dates, and Audition Centers are all published herein . BEGIN THE P R E P A R A T I O N O F Y O U R STUDENTS NOW.

I f I may be of any service to you or your program, please do not hesi­tate to contact me.

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NEW MEXICO MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION FINANCIAL REPORT SUMMARY

AUGUST 1 , 1 983 TO AUGUST 1 , 1 984

SOURCES OF INCOME:

Balance: First National Bank in Belen: 8/1/83 & 8/1 /84 NMMEA & MENC Dues remitted by Members/MENC Refunds All-State Audition Fees remitted by Students All-State Music lnservice Fees Remitted by Teachers All-State Music Festival Fee Remitted by Students All-State Music Record Fees Remitted by Students All-State Chaperone Fees Remitted All-State Concerts Gates Receipts, 2 Concerts All-State Music Exhibitors Fees ($1 , 180 for '85 Conf.) Check Reimbursement & other Miscellaneous Income First National Bank, Now Account Interest Change for Conference Returned by Heitman MENC Student Chapter, Income INCOME FROM ALL NMMEA ACTIVITIES &

BALANCE FORWARDED RESERVE:

Sandia Federal Savings & Loan, Santa Fe First National Bank, Belen : Acc. 809426 MENC Student Account, held within NMMEA B�lance

EXPENDITURES:

NMMEA Board of Directors & Executive Committee Expense

Mountain Bell : Telephone Service, all elected officers U.S. Post Office, All Activities All-State Audition Team Expense & Honorarium All-State Guest Conductors & Clinician, Accompanist Operating Expense for All-state: Supplies, Printing, etc . Educational Recording Service - John T. Hoover Dues remitted to MENC for M mbers NMMEA Office supplies, paper, stencils, typewriters, etc . NEW MEXICO MUSICIAN Support Executive Secretary Honorarium Secretary Help Miscellaneous Expense, Awards, Corp. Filing, etc . MENC Students Acc. Expense to Chicago Change for All-State Conference Bank Charge for 7 returned checks Bank Deposit Errors TOTAL COST & EXPE:.NDiTURES

SUMMARY:

Total Income and Bank Balance forwarded: Balance: First National Bank in Belen: 8/1 /83 & 8/1/84

NET OPERATING FINANCIAL STATUS:

Respectfully Submitted Rollie V. Heitman Executive Secretary

82-83 83-84

F. Y�ar F. Year

$ 6,380.89 $ 10,919.

7 ,500.50 7 ,5 18. 6 ,393 .00 7 , 1 86. 6 ,842.50 7 , 1 24. 6 ,568.00 6,808.

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000.00 375. $31 ,947 .88 $37 ,592.

$42,947 .88 $54,818. $ 10,919.26 $ 17 ,225.

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BLUE I OOLD SAUSAGE Gary Fourtner De Soto, Texas 7 5 1 1 5

BOB FARLEY MUSIC CENTER, INC. Bob Farley, 3707 Eubank N.E. Albuquerque, NM 8 7 1 1 1

CAMPUS SPECIAL TIES BiU Smith, 324 Louisiana N.E . Albuquerque, NM 87 1 08

Cincinnati. Ohio 452 1 3 0 . LEBLANC CORPORATION

Peter J . Laplaca 701 9 30th Ave. Kenosha, WI 53 1 4 1

HENCO, INC. Bruce Kroken 451 7 Bali Ct. NE Albuquerque, NM 8 7 1 1 1

Brookfield, MO 64628 Bill Smith 324 Louisiana N E Albuquerque. NM 87 1 08

MUSIC BOX, THE Michael Whtie 200 S. Downtown Mall Las Cruces, NM 8800 1

MUSIC MART Joe Keith, 21 O Yale S.E. Albuquerque, NM 87 1 06

3455 Locke Street Fort Worth Texas 76 1 07

SOL FRANK UNIFORMS Jay Te, • . . ,nson P O Box 2 1 39 San Antonio. Texas 78207

TEMPORAL ACUITY PRODUCTS Roger McRae 1 535· 1 2 1 st Ave. SE Bellevue. WA 98005

CONN-ARTLEY-SCHERL I ROTH Margie Boomershine C.G Conn, Ltd.

HOLT, RINEHART I WINSTON, INC. 9259 King Arthur Drive Dallas. TX 7 5247

PERRY COUNTY CHEESE COMPANY Daniel B. Keating

WENGER MUSITRONIC CORPORATION

555 Park Drive 2520 Industrial Parkway Elkhart, IN 4651 5

L.J Slankard 2020 Brice Road Suite 230 Reynoldsberg, Ohio 43068 Box 1 1 06 7

Harold Stone 361 7 Mid-Summer-Land Colorado Springs, CO 809 1 7

Albuquerque, NM 87 1 92 KING MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

33999 Curtis Blvd.

PRINCETON INDUSTRIES Mike Brownstein 91 0 Toro St , N E Albuquerque 87 1 23 George Oakes CUSTOM MUSIC CO. Eastlake, Ohio 44094

Fred Marich 1 4 1 4 S. Main St. Royal Oak Ml 48067

LUCHETTI DRUM I GUITAR CENTER Nick Luchetti, 26 1 7 Rhode Island N .E . Albuquerque, NM 8 7 1 1 0

78 1 2 Pioneer Trail, N E Albuquerque. N M 8 7 1 09

DE MOULIN R.E. Bradley

MACMILLAN PUBLISHING CO. QSP, READERS DIGEST Chris Rauch Gene Smith

1 000 S. 4th Street Greenville, IL 62246

P.O. Box 8 1 5 639 Dallas. TX 7 538 1

1 8 1 6 Democracy, NE Albuquerque. NM 8 7 1 09

EDUCATIONAL RECORDING SERVICE John T. Hoover

MAESTRO MUSIC Jim Kuntz SCOTT'S OF WISCONSIN

Don H. Liermann 1 1 5 Live Oak Ozona, TX 76943

2403 San Mateo NE Suite P·6 Albuquerque. NM 8 7 1 1 0 301 Broadway Drive

Sun Prairie, Wisconsin 53590 THE SELMER COMPANY LUDWIG INDUSTRIES

EDWARD'S SHEET MUSIC CO. MANOR TEXAS FRUITCAKE CO.

P.O. Box 7829 Colorado Springs, Co 80933

Homer Williams P.O Box 9980

GEMEINHARDT, INC. Little Rock. AR 722 1 9 P.O. Box 3 1 0

Glenn E . Holtz 57882 S R 19 S. P 0. Box 788

MA Y'S MUSIC CO. Elkhart. IN 4651 5

Bernie May

Elkhart. Indiana 465 1 5

5005 Lomas NE Albuquerque. NM 8 7 1 1 0

SILVER BURDETT CO. 830 1 Ambassador Row Dallas. TX 7524 7 Ann Bazan

For information , contact Rollie Heitman, Executive Secretary.

9205 Acader1y Hills Dr NE Albuquerque NM 87 1 1 1

MENC AWARDS from page 1 5 i n an elective or appointive office in MENC or a division. The deadline is October 15.

The Student Chapter Citation will be awarded to student chapters that have served their members in an exemplary manner and have made significant contributions to the teacher education programs in their institutions. A nomination may be submitted by any MENC student chapter advisor or by any person serving in an elective or appointive office in MENC, a division, or an af­filiated state association. The nomi­nation must be endorsed by the na­tional chairperson of MENC student chapters and by the president of the affiliated state association. The deadline is October 1 .

The Citation of Excellence in Research will recognize excellence in doctoral dissertations in music educaton. The award will be made to the author of a doctoral disserta-

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tion that shows exemplary traits with regard to scholarly character, contribution to the field, originality,

quality of presentation, and quality of research . Various types of studies, including historical, experi­mental, and descriptive, will be equally eligible. Any person award­ed a doctorate in music education during the twelve-month period en­ding June 30, 1984 is eligible. A nomination may be submitted by any MENC member. The deadline is September 15.

To receive nomination forms and detailed information on nomination procedures, write to MENC Awards Program, 1902 Association Drive, Reston, Virginia 22091 . Note that the deadlines for nominations for the awards vary. Nominations will be accepted begin­ning immediately.

New award categories may be added in future years . It is an­ticipated that not all awards will be made every year.

Ow::.tona. MN 55060 WESTERN BAND SPECIAL TIES Paul Retrum P.O Box 2337 Carefree, Arizona 85377

WILLIAM VIOLIN SHOP, INC. Glenn W w,11,amson 8 1 7 Canyon Creek Square Richardson. Texas 75080

WISCONSIN HOMESTEAD, INC. Timothy P Mangan 205 Cottage Grove Rd Mad:son. W! 537 1 6 Bud Taylor 2206 North "H" St Midland. TX 79705

WORLD'S FINEST CHOCOLATES, INC. Don Mann. 252 1 W 48th St Chicago. IL 60632

WORLD PHOTO, INC. 3101 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 YAMAHA MUSICAL PRODUCTS CO.

J,m Herendeen P O Box 7 2 7 1 Grand Rapids. M l 495 1 0

ADVERTISERS INDEX

Baum's Music, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Belwin Mtlls Publishing Corp . . . . . 9 Bob Farley Music Center . . . . . . . 43 C.G. Conn, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 De Moulin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Educational Recording Service . . . 23 ENMU School of Music . . . . . . . . 31 Hence, Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Hummingbird Music Camp . . . . . . 26 Le Blanc-Holton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Luchetti Drum & Guitar . . . . . 14, 15 May's Music Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 MENC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Music Education Group . . . . . . . . 28 Music Instrument Repair . . . . . . . . . 4 The Music Mart Inc. . . . . . . . . . . . 25 National Guild of Piano

Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Nothem New Mexico

Music Co . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Princeton Industries Corporation . . 2 Riedling Music Company . . . . . . . 17 Robertson & Sons Violin Shop . . . 8 Sol Frank Uniforms, Inc. . . . . . . . . 6 Southern Music Company . . . . . . 29 Southwest Division, MENC . . . . . 35 Western Band Specialists . . . . . . . 1 1 Yamaha Musical Products . . . . 7 , 14

NEW MEXICO MUSICIAN

We specialize in service to the school & professional musician.

Bob Farley 5? 2

� music center

• 3707 Eubank, N.E. • Albuquerque, New Mexico 811 1 1 6 * 0 phone (505) 293-7444

NOW AT ITS NEW LOCATION

5005 LOMAS BL VD. NE

May's cheerful , attractive , well arranged music center with new and greater selections of instruments, drums , guitars, educational records, and all types of music for band, choral , and orchestra, plus an expanded elementary music department, has received such an enthusiastic approval of all who have visited this store with a touch of tomorrow.

If you have not had the opportunity to visit May's, make it a "must. " You will have a pleasant surprise awaiting you and you will return again and again .

The new location is so convenient and has both front and rear entrances, with ample at­door parking.

As always, May's continues to offer an unmatched mail order service which is now bet­ter than ever, and an instrument repair department without equal .

For information , service, or to enter an order, May's new phone number is 265-6628; or mail your requests to May's, 5005 Lomas Blvd . , NE, Albuquerque, NM 87 1 1 0 .

COMING EVENT: ELLA JENKINS IN CONCERT

October 2 7, 1 984 Albuquerque , Convention Center

Teacher Workshop 1 0:00 - 1 2 :00 Family Concert 1 :30 - 3:00

For further information , contact May's.

The NEW MEXICO MUSICIAN N o n - P r o f i t

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Tom Dodson, Editor 2008 Eastridge Dr. NE Albuquerque, NM 871 12