Illinois Music Educator W2009

Illinois
Music Educator Winter 2009 VOLUME 70, NUMBER 2
ALL-STATE conference
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All-State “It’s Opening Night,” Keynote, Conductor Biographies and Schedule p. 61
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Music Educator
Contents
W i n t e r 2 0 0 9 | V o l u m e 70 N u m b e r 2
Official Publication of the Illinois Music Educators Association

12 Making a Sound Investment in You Leadership Messages
Randolph F. Kummer | Executive Director
14 Music: A Sound Investment
John Heath | IMEA President
16 Ten Reasons Why Music is a Sound Investment
Roseanne Rosenthal | IMEA President Elect
PEOPLE IN THIS ISSUE
Photographs of performing groups 20 Professional Development: A Sound Investment
Toni Redlingshafer | Professional Development Director
and all-state presenters are
integrated with the complete
schedule beginning on page 58. 22 Forms, Applications and Events Information Section
lected Leadership Opportunities | All-State Pre-Registration | All-State Housing |
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Lending Library Forms | Cover Art Contest | Application for Performance/Call for Presenters 2011 |

Deb Shofner | Band Division Vice President
Division Reports
36 Music (and the Allied Arts): A Sound Investment Indeed

Richard Murphy | Choral Division Vice President
38 Fine-The End
Kendall Hastings | Orchestra Division Vice President
John Currey | Jazz Division Vice President
42 Investing in the Past . . . the Present . . . and the Future
Jane Nelson | Junior High/Elementary Music Division Vice President
about the cover 44 A Sound Investment Requires a Portfolio of Resources
Brayer Teague | Secondary General Music Division Vice President
The winter issue cover features
the original art for the 46 IMEA and MTE: A Sound Investment
Joseph Manfredo | Music Teacher Education Division Vice President
program cover of our
All-State Conference 2010–
Music: A Sound Investment. 48 Learning to Listen for a Lifetime
Cherilee Wadsworth Walker | Government Relations Chairperson
Special Areas/
Programs
It incorporates symbols relating
to investment, the stock market, etc. 50 Mentoring: A Sound Investment for the Future of Music Education
Richard Cangro| Mentoring Chairperson
and shows a general improvement
in the condition. The selected colors 51 Future Music Educators Seminar
Jonathan and Lori Lauff | Future Music Educators Seminar Chairs
represent currency and gold.
52 Marching Band: Putting Our Best Foot Forward or Stepping on Our Own Feet?
William Jastrow | Advocacy Chairperson
Illinois 55 Illinois Collegiate Music Educators
Cindy Tovar | Chairperson • Roy Andrew Freeman | ICMEA State President
Mary Theresa Reed | Multicultural Education Chairperson
61 Music: A Sound Investment–All State Conference 2010

Opening Night Concert | Conductor Biographies | Complete Schedule of Events
98 Music! Just Imagine

Sarah Bush Randolph | Music in Our Schools Month Chairperson
100 Diversify Your Investment
Jennifer Wetzel-Thomas | Early Childhood Chairperson
102 Meeting the Audition Needs of Students with Disabilities: A Great Investment
Christine Lapka | Special Learners Chairperson
104 Retirement: A Sound Investment
Rex Benson | Retired Music Educators Chairperson
ALL-STATE CONFERENCE
106 Allied Music Organizations
ACDA | American School Band Directors Association | Phi Beta Mu
Allied reports
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SPECIAL AREA CHAIRS PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
The individuals listed below have been appointed by IMEA to IMEA sponsors and funds the following Programs and Proj-
represent Special Areas for the Association. Many of these ects for the benefit of the entire music education community
individuals are also responsible for coordinating activities at in Illinois, both Association members and non-members. For
the All-State Conference. If you would like more information additional information, please contact the Program/Project
about these Special Areas, please contact: Chairs listed below:
Early Childhood Education Jennifer Wetzel-Thomas Awards Program Roseanne Rosenthal

Mokena Elementary School VanderCook College
11244 Willowcrest Lane 3140 South Federal Street
Mokena, IL 60448 Chicago, Illinois 60616
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FAX 708.479.3120 FAX 312.225.5211
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Future Music Educators Lori Lauff

Scullen Middle School Historian Donna Martin
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Naperville, IL 60564 701. E. McKinley Road
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Government Relations Cherilee Wadsworth Walker

Illinois Central College Advocacy William Jastrow
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East Peoria, IL 61635-0001 3220 Cedar Glade Drive
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ICMEA Cindy Tovar

VanderCook College of Music IMEA Mentoring Program Richard Cangro
3140 South Federal Western Illinois University
Chicato, IL 60634 1 University Circle-210 Browne Hall
312.225.6288 Ext. 235 Macomb, IL 61455
ctovar@vandercook.edu 309.298.3114
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Multicultural Mary Theresa Reed
Evanston Township High School
1600 Dodge Avenue Music in Our Schools Month Sarah Bush Randolph
Evanston, IL 60202 Lockport School District #91
847.424.7857 1300 Kenmore Avenue
reedm@eths.k12.il.us Joliet, IL 60435-3960
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Research Pamela Stover 815.725.4321
Southern Illinois University Carbondale randolphd91@yahoo.com
Mailcode 4302
Carbondale, IL 62901-4302
618.453.5814 Music Lending Library IMEA State Office
FAX 618.453.5808 18700 Wolf Road Suite 208
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708.479.4000
Retired Music Educators Rex Benson Fax 708.479.5638
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2335 Delany Drive
Ottawa, IL 61350
815.434.0705 Professional Development Toni S. Redlingshafer
rex.benson@mchsi.com 9517 West Whittingham Point
Mapleton, IL 61547
Special Learners Christine Lapka 309.697.5662
Western Illinois University tredling@aol.com
1 University Circle–Browne Hall 208
Macomb, IL 61455
309.298.1472 Tri-M Music Honor Society Patrick Barnett
cm-lapka@wiu.edu Fine Arts Department Chair
Maine West High School
Technology Education Neal Smith 1755 South Wolf Road
Millikin University School of Music Des Plaines, IL 60018
1184 W. Main St. Office 847.603.5908
Decatur, IL 62522 Cell 847.609.9020
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Index of advertisers Editor’s corner
Investment
IL-ACDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Augustana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 They would ask “What do you teach?” and I answered “I teach
young people.” Is there a better investment in our future?
Blue Lake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Bradley University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Julia was a young lady with a speech disorder in first grade when
she was cast in a speaking role in our winter music program “Boo
Columbia College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
Bear and the Night Before Christmas.” After practicing very
DePaul School of Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 diligently, she delivered a flawless performance and has been
DePauw University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
stutter free ever since. Today Julia is a speech therapist because
of that experience. The very same elementary program was the
Elmhurst Collete . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113 launching pad for another young lady’s career as a country singer
Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 in Nashville, TN.
High Note Festivals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

The market has its ups and downs. Unfortunately Julia carries
Illinois State University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 with her another memory from a music class in a later year. She
remembers being told by her chorus director, Mr. Froom, that
Kidder Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
she couldn’t sing and should probably not be in chorus. While I
Knox College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 don’t remember feeling even remotely like that and know there
Macie Publishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 was a constant effort to recruit and encourage all young singers,
something went wrong in that one rehearsal. How lucky I am
MENC Membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 to have Julia Cox Dalmasso as a friend today.
MENC Music Makes the Difference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Careful the things you say,
MENC National Conference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Children will listen.
MENC National Honors Ensembles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Careful the things you do,
MENC Tri-M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Children will see and learn.
Millikin University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115 “Children Will Listen” (from Into the Woods)
Music Friends (MENC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Stephen Sondheim
New Horizons Tour and Travel (Masters of Music) . . . . . . 39
In the school newspaper when I retired they asked this inter-
New York University–Steinhardt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 and 43 view question, “What will you miss most about teaching?” My
quick answer was “the students and seeing former students suc-
North Central College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
ceed in life.” Ying Wang read that issue and in a pre-college
North Park University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 essay on his career choice wrote, “After reading that article I
Northeastern Illinois University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 thought to myself, ‘wow it must be wonderful when you see your
former students become successful.’ Also, in eighth grade, I real-
Northern Illinois University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 ized that my music skills were improving and had the potential
Peak Performance Tours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112 to become better. After that day I decided that having a career as
a music teacher when I grow up would be perfect for me.”
Southern Illinois University–Carbondale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Supersccope Illinois (Elevation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 I won’t have to give Ying a copy of the Illinois Music Educator
University of Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 this time. He will be receiving his own copy as a member of the
Western Illinois University ICMEA chapter!
VanderCook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Webster University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 There is a lack of foresight in my statement. Retirement
doesn’t end the interest in former students success. We ALL
West Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
are building a rich investment portfolio and can very much
Western Illinois University . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 enjoy watching the dividends grow.
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Executive Director’s Message
Randolph F. Kummer, IMEA State Office
The 2010 Illinois All-State Music Conference

MAKING A SOUND INVESTMENT IN YOU
With over 125 workshops and guest performances, open rehearsals of ten Illinois All-State ensembles, and
a large music education/industry trade show, the 2010 Illinois “All-State” offers you a unique and valuable
opportunity to “invest” in you as a music education professional, to the benefit of your program, your school,
your community, and best of all . . . your students.
Ten Ways to Maximize Return on Your All-State Investment
1. Join or renew your MENC membership in advance of the Conference. If you join or renew before
December 15, you will be eligible for Pre-Registration as a current member and benefit from a savings
of $150.00 in registration fees, more than enough to offset your active membership dues of $100.00.
2. Avoid the lines–Pre-Register. Nearly 1000 attendees took advantage of this opportunity last year.
Not only does this provide a significant reduction in fees but your name badge, program and other
materials will be prepared in advance. You may even claim your badge and materials on Wednesday
evening (7:00–7:45 p.m. in the Civic Center Theatre Lobby) at the Pre-Conference “It’s Opening
Night” Concert where your name badge will include FREE admission.
3. Submit your Hotel Reservation Form. This form must be returned only to the Peoria Area Con-
vention and Visitors Bureau, only on the forms provided, and only by US mail. The deadline is
January 13, 2010. Be complete and accurate, guarantee your first choice room with a first night
deposit, and include an alternative method of contact (home phone or e-mail) so we can contact
you with any questions or problems during the holiday vacation period. Virtually all hotel reser-
vation problems can be traced to inaccurate or incomplete Hotel Reservation Form submissions.
Be aware that almost all of the downtown hotel rooms (Hotel Pere Marquette, Holiday Inn City
Centre and Mark Twain Hotel) are reserved for All-State participating students, their chaperones,
guest conductors and accompanists and other Conference officials.
4. Arrange All-State student rooms on a quad basis with one director/chaperone room for every three
student rooms. This would be a typical arrangement for school ensembles on tour. Consider contacting
neighboring schools to share rooms. If all participants were to follow this procedure, ALL students and
director/chaperones could be accommodated in the three downtown hotels.
5. Come to Peoria on Wednesday. The cost is one additional hotel night but check-in is so much easier
and your students will be a little more relaxed for auditions. Take your students to dinner and enjoy the
Wednesday evening “It’s Opening Night” Concert.

It’s Opening Night • Tierra Negra with Muriel Anderson
TIERRA NEGRA, Germany’s most successful guitar duo belongs to the protagonists of Flamenco Nuevo
worldwide. Since their discovery in 1997 in Montréal, Canada, and the record contract that followed, they
have produced a total of eight CDs. Their compositions are featured on countless international guitar compila-
tions. Numerous concert tours brought them all over Europe and Canada. Even HOLLYWOOD used their
music for the movie “THE PERFUME.” Without losing the thread to the Rumba-Flamenco tradition of the
Camargue and Spain, TIERRA NEGRA creates a unique combination of folklore, lounge and pop elements
in their music. There is persuasiveness in the rhythm and melody of the duos pieces–the infectious groove of
the accompanying guitar may sometimes steal the melody from the lead guitar but never its place at the fore
of the compositions. TIERRA NEGRA always manage to project their own enthusiasm for Flamenco Nuevo
straight to their audiences, leaving them in a state of amazement and fascination by the end of every concert.
Widely respected as one of the foremost fingerstyle guitarists in the world, MURIEL ANDERSON’s unique
approach to the instrument virtually transforms the guitar into a lyrical choir, then a marching band, then a
Japanese koto, then a Bluegrass band, amazing audiences with her technique and endearing them with her
sense of humor. One minute launching into a Beatles tune and the next, Chopin’s Minute Waltz, her facility
across the genres of folk, classical, jazz, bluegrass and international music is revered by guitarists worldwide.
Muriel Anderson is the first woman to have won the National Fingerpicking Guitar Championship. She is
host of the renowned “Muriel Anderson’s ALL STAR GUITAR NIGHT®” and founder of the Music for
Life Alliance charity. Her music spans the globe in styles, unified by an honest humanity and superb artistry.
Touring in the USA and internationally year round, her music brings smiles and promotes understanding
worldwide, with performances including the Olympia in Paris, Music Fair in Yokohama Japan, and the
American Embassy in Malaysia.
6. Plan your daily schedule in advance. Start now using the Conference Schedule published in this
issue and reconfirm your session choices on arrival with the official Conference Program containing
detailed session content descriptions. “My Conference Planning Form” is available on the IMEA
web site (www.ilmea.org) by clicking on “All-State Conference.”
7. Read and understand the procedure for gaining Continuing Professional Development Unit
(CPDU) credit. Prompt attendance at the session is mandatory as is the completion and submission
of session evaluation forms.
8. Make time in your schedule to visit the exhibits. The number of exhibit booths has increased by
20% over the past five years and the financial contribution of our exhibitors to the Conference is
absolutely essential. We’ve provided “conflict” free exhibit time on Thursday evening and again on
Saturday morning. Concessions are open in the exhibit halls throughout exhibit hours.
9. Encourage parents, family and friends of All-State students to attend the Jazz Night, All-State and
Honors Concerts. The Exhibit Halls will be open FREE to the public from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on
Saturday, January 30 to accommodate those waiting for the Carver Arena Grand Finale performances.
10. Spend social time with friends and colleagues, sharing problems and successes. You’ll be amazed
at how, no matter what part of the state, what grade level, or what specific discipline, we all have
the same concerns. We’re all “invested” in music and music education.

president’s Message
John Heath, Batavia High School
MUSIC: A Sound Investment
Today I present, with your help, the first multi-media presidential article. With your help, because before you read
on, I want you to find a recording of Ralph Vaughan Williams Fantasia on a Theme by Thomas Tallis; hook it up;
press start; sit back and start enjoying it, then read my article . . .
Pause here as needed . . .
I don’t know about you, but this has been a rather rough fall at Batavia, with money being the biggest concern on
everyone’s mind. Are we going to get enough? Can we balance the budget? To balance, how much will we need to
cut back? How much worse is it going to get next year? None of these are easy questions and from what I’m being
told it’s only going to get worse next year. Over the last few weeks I have been talking to some of our members
around the state and I know many of you are asking the same or very similar questions in your communities. In
these hard economic times, it might be considered an easy fix, when faced with a deficit, to cut back on the Arts.
I know it’s been done in the past. Some of you have told me that it’s been done so much, there isn’t much left to
cut and still have a program.
But hopefully, I might have a few words of encouragement. This fall I attended the annual meeting of the Chi-
cago Symphony Orchestra and was pleasantly surprised when they announced that for the third year in a row,
they were ending the year in the “black”. Earlier this fall the Lyric Opera of Chicago had their radiothon fund-
raiser and raised thousands of dollars more than their goal. So now you might be thinking, “Sure they’re making
it. They have huge corporations, wealthy patrons and benefactors supporting them. What’s that got to do with
the support for my program in my community?”
I don’t think the CSO and the Lyric are really any different than your program or mine. Unlike the past, when a
school district here or there is faced with financial problems, they could put a referendum on the ballot and hope
for its approval. Today we all know that isn’t probably going to happen; not in our communities, not in our state,
and not in our country. We are all in the same “boat.” And because of that, I feel our parents, our communities and
the American Public as a whole are taking a new position. They are asking themselves, “What is truly important
in my life and the lives of my children?” Their answer is those things that truly make them human and enrich
their lives. The threat of losing them is not acceptable. I think that is why the CSO and the Lyric were successful
this year. I think that is why we made more profit in our fall music fundraisers than in recent years. People realize
there is a chance we could lose something that we hold very dear. And they’re not going to let that happen.
In this current market, not many investments are showing a profit. But an investment in the Arts and in education
will yield tenfold in the quality of our lives. You know that. We all know that. It is truly “a sound investment.”
John Heath

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President Elect’s Message
Roseanne Rosenthal, VanderCook College of Music
Ten Reasons Why Music is a Sound Investment:

A Pragmatic Rationale
Music education has been part of the core curriculum throughout the recorded history of education. It is not a
disposable luxury. Yet in challenging economic times, music education may become just that: a throw-away program.
Music educators need to be prepared to advocate on behalf of their program to assure that they share the pain of
cuts proportionately with others throughout the school. We need to be able to demonstrate that a music education
is a sound investment.
As highlighted in this issue of the Illinois Music Educator, music is an investment in the aesthetic awareness that
it teaches, but also an investment that has practical implications. What follows is my top ten list of reasons, with an
accent on the pragmatic, in no particular order, on why music is a sound investment.
1. Everyone deserves to know how to make the ordinary extraordinary. Whether it’s marking one of life’s
milestone or doing the dishes, music makes it better.
2. Being a musician is a viable career choice, with options including music teaching, music therapy, media
production, sound engineering, music management, music business, music theater, psychology of music,
neurobiology of music, and of course the more competitive aspects of classical music production.
3. Entertainment is a vast industry and major export of the United States. A solid music education, begun
early, contributes to a tasteful representation of our culture and values throughout the world. It really isn’t
hyperbole to say that it is patriotic to be musically educated.
4. Many musical groups thrive on large participation. One music teacher can often manage a student load that
is equivalent to two or more teachers in other subject areas. A music program may not be as expensive as
many think.
5. A group of highly respected cognitive psychologists [1] recently completed an experiment (one of several in a
series) that indicated that playing a musical instrument is correlated with enhanced vocabulary and nonverbal
reasoning along with the more intuitive relationships with auditory discrimination and fine motor skills. Their
careful work is beginning to make even skeptics like myself more amenable to the possibility that a musical
education is valuable for reasons beyond the experience of music itself.
6. Musicianship is a skill that is valued in weighing college and job applications.
7. Children, along with all humans, need a time and a means for the expression of feeling and emotion.
Schools with thriving art and music programs are noticeably more vibrant and open to the range of feeling
that characterizes the human spirit.
8. Investment in a quality music education program is cheaper than the costs of violence that wreaks havoc in
the souls of those who experience it in our troubled schools.
9. Music is a wonderful communicator, crossing barriers of language, culture, disability, generations and centuries.
10. Musically educated adults understand its importance and will not stand for wholesale cuts to music programs.
I’m curious. What’s on your Top Ten list? Please share your thoughts and your stories. E-mail them to me at
rrosenthal@vandercook.edu.
[1] Forgeard, M., Winner, E., Norton, A.C. & Schlaug, G. (2008). Practicing a musical instrument in childhood is
associated with enhanced verbal ability and nonverbal reasoning. PLoS ONE, 3(10):e3566.

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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
JOB TITLE
Executive Director–Illinois Music Educators Association
TYPE
Part Time / hours as necessary to fulfill responsibilities.
SALARY RANGE
$35,000+ commensurate with professional arts management experience.
STARTING DATE
No later than July 1, 2010.
DEADLINE
Application screening begins December 15, 2009.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

A detailed position description and candidate profile are available at:
www.ilmea.org/director-search/profile.pdf
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

The ideal candidate will merge a passion for arts advocacy with
the managerial skills necessary to lead an active and prominent association of educators.
Experience in arts management and/or experience in the field of music education
(direct or indirect) is preferred, but not required.
INQUIRIES
The search committee asks that all inquiries be directed to the following email address:
ilmea.search@gmail.com.
HOW TO APPLY
Send cover letter, professional resume, and professional references to:
ilmea.search@gmail.com
Additionally, please mail hard-copies of same to:
Illinois Music Educators Association

18700 Wolf Road, Suite 208
Mokena, IL 60448-8603
Attn: Executive Director Search Committee

professional development
Toni Redlingshafer, Director
Professional Development–A Sound Investment:

It Makes “Cents”
Over the last calendar year I have had summer is a good time to take course- whether they have students participating
the opportunity to communicate face work to increase academic or continuing in the All State groups or not, right?
to face, on the telephone and by email education credit. There are many three
with many of our IMEA members who day and five day workshops to choose “No, I just thought the teachers went
are struggling with certification issues, from at our Illinois Universities. to chaperone their students.”
retirement options and career moves.
Here are some excerpts from those Have you checked for online classes? Please go to the IMEA Website in the
conversations. Perhaps you will see some There are several accredited universities late fall to see a schedule of the events
value for you in these brief dialogues. that offer online coursework including and then ask for permission to attend.
advanced degrees. If you join IMEA you will receive that
Retirement information in the winter issue of the
Contact your ROE to see if the Educa- IME Journal.
“I plan to retire this next year, tional Service Region is offering classes
and I don’t plan on renewing my during the school year. They usually hold Renewal #2
certificate. I don’t want to substitute or classes one night a week for a month or
work part-time as a teacher.” six weeks. “I’ve been working on my renewal
materials here at the last minute
Many years ago the shorthand/typing Check with your school administrator (mid-June) and I don’t have enough
teacher (I said MANY years ago) used to see if your school district has applied CPDUs to renew my certificate by July 1st.
to tell all of the girls in her secretarial to be a Provider for CPDU credits, and I’ve taught for many years and I knew this
classes you must have a career “to fall if they plan to offer credits for institutes was coming but with my teaching load
back on” in case one of the “THREE and in-service days at your school. and family responsibilities I haven’t taken
D’s” occurs. Those dreaded THREE D’s the time to attend classes and events.
she was talking about were Death of a Attend the Illinois ACDA Summer Re- What can I do?”
Spouse, Divorce or Disability. That was treat or the Midwest Band and Orches-
a relevant suggestion in the 1960’s and tra event in December. There are other Have you been to the ISBE Website to see
1970’s, and it holds true for today as professional training events held that are what activities qualify for CPDU credit?
well. Continue to renew your certificate, sponsored by music industry that offer You may have performed many activities
change can come unexpectedly. credit as well. that would count toward re-certification
credit and not realized it. There is a de-
Renewal #1 You do attend the IMEA All State Con- tailed list that you should read through.
vention in January, don’t you? That will If you find that you have done some of
“I talked with you at a workshop this provide you with many opportunities to these activities you only need to provide
summer about CPDU credits. collect CPDUs. documentation to prove that you have
I went home and counted my credits and I done so. Have you supervised a student
don’t have nearly enough to renew. Where “Oh, I don’t bring students to teacher? Have you served on committees
do I get more credits, QUICKLY?” All-State so I don’t attend.” within your school district that qualify?
Have you presented a clinic or seminar?
Have you checked with local colleges and You know there are three days of clinics Have you published an article or a book?
universities to see what short term classes and presentations by nationally known Please visit ISBE WEBSITE to see what
and workshops they are offering? The music presenters going on for educators credits you have earned.

If you are still short of continuing educa- Sound Investment Advice– skills to improve, do you expect the qual-
tion credits, contact your ROE for advice. Diversify ity of instruction in your class room to
improve, do you expect the level of your
Renewal #3 I recently read where less than one students’ performance to increase by how
fourth of the Music Education jobs are you teach them? Are you solely hoping
“I’ll be renewing my certificate for the strictly one discipline-one academic level to move up on the salary schedule? Do
first time, and I don’t know whether to positions. The high school band director, you wish to move from the classroom
take coursework toward a Masters Degree the middle school orchestra director, or to an administrative position? Place
or just gather random academic credit or elementary chorus director positions yourself in a position to achieve those
CPDU credit. What do you suggest?” only account for one fourth of all teach- short term goals by how you approach
ing positions in the nation. The majority re-certification.
Of course, every situation is different, but of music educators are teaching on mul-
in my mind, an advanced degree program tiple levels and/or multiple disciplines. Do you expect to be teaching 30-35
is the answer for young educators. It As with all investments, it is wise to years from now? What if you had to?
allows for movement on a tiered salary diversify. As you work toward advanced Are your long term goals in line with
schedule in your school district, it may al- degrees or take courses it would be wise that possibility?
low for tuition reimbursement and at the to include areas outside of your major
completion of the advanced degree opens field. Whether it remains within music Music: A SOUND INVESTMENT–
the door to more teaching opportunities. education or in another field becoming All-State 2010
(The knowledge gained in the completion qualified to teach in more than one area
of a degree is a given, right?) is wise . . . if you are willing to teach other “The National Board Certification Men-
courses of study. By doing so, you make tors Are In” will be presented twice during
Probably the bigger question is in what yourself more marketable and qualify for the 2010 IMEA All State Convention. If
course of study should this Masters De- more positions in the geographic area in you are interested in pursuing National
gree Program be taken? Should a young which you choose to reside. Board Certification in the near future
teacher get an advanced music degree, please plan to attend this session presented
an advanced music education degree, an Sound Investment Advise– by the Professional Development Office of
administrative certificate, or a degree in Shop Around IMEA. Several National Board Certified
another educational field? If you pursue Teachers will be present to answer your
an advanced degree in a different field What are you looking for? Quick credits? questions and provide valuable knowledge
than your teaching assignment, will it be Meaningful academic classes? Advanced in your quest to become certified.
recognized financially and academically degrees? Shop around and find the best
by your school district? Where do you see “Bang for your Buck”. Remember that During the All State Conference please
yourself in five, ten or twenty years? That your time is a valuable commodity, too. take time to thank the nine District
should help clarify the degree to pursue. What form of continuing education Professional Development Representa-
meets your needs, fits into your (or your tives who voluntarily give hours of their
Renewal #4 family’s) life style and will have the least time through-out the year and especially
impact on your (or your family’s) budget. at the convention to serve you.
“My spouse is being transferred out of state,
and I don’t know whether to keep my Illinois Sound Investment Advise– Toni S. Redlingshafer
certificate current. Is it worth it to renew it Set Short Term and Illinois Music Educators Association
since we don’t plan to return to Illinois?” Long Term Goals Director of Professional Development
9517 W. Whittingham Point, Lake Camelot
Please re-read the THREE D’s and talk What do you expect your Professional Mapleton, IL 61547
with someone about job security in this Development to give you in the next P: 309.697.5662
economy. five years? Do you expect your teaching E: tredling@aol.com

ILLINOIS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
ELECTED LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The IMEA Board of Directors consists of dedicated music educators who volunteer their time to manage
and expand the Association goals in all levels and divisions of music education. MENC/IMEA members
elect the Board either throughout the State (President and Division Vice Presidents) or within the District
(District Presidents). Board members serve a 1-year elect position and then a 3-year Board Member term.
Although this is a volunteer assignment, expenses relating to the IMEA activities are reimbursed
In spring of 2010 the following positions will be open. The term begins immediately following the 2011 All-
State Conference.
State President Elect District 1 President Elect

Chorus Division Vice President Elect District 3 President Elect
Secondary General Music Division Vice President Elect District 4 President Elect
District 9 President Elect
IMEA is seeking candidates. If you are interested in becoming involved in the mission and policy making
process of IMEA and would like to be considered as a candidate by the Nominating Committee for one of
these positions, please complete the form below and return to the State Office no later than January 1,
2010. Announcements as to which candidates have been selected to run will be posted shortly after the
January IMEA All-State Conference.
IMEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION APPLICATION
POSITION DESIRED:
NAME:
SCHOOL NAME:
SCHOOL ADDRESS:
CITY: ZIP: TELEPHONE:
E-MAIL:
On an additional sheet, please complete the following:
• EDUCATION DEGREES AND THE SCHOOLS FROM WHICH THEY WERE RECEIVED:
• TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
• ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS:
• LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
Return application to: Illinois Music Educators Association

18700 Wolf Road – Suite 208
Mokena, IL 60448

ILLINOIS MUSIC EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
ALL-STATE CONFERENCE JANUARY 27 - 30, 2010
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
REGISTRATION FEES
IMEA/MENC Member (Preregistration) * $75.00
IMEA/MENC Member (On-Site) * $90.00
Nonmember Music Educator $225.00
Collegiate Member (Preregistration) * $20.00
Collegiate Member (On-Site) * $25.00
Collegiate Nonmember $40.00
Saturday Only $20.00
High School Student One Day Pass $10.00
Retired Member * No Fee
Spouse (Non-Music Educator) No Fee
* MENC Member ID# required for all Members: Active, ICMEA, and Retired
PRE-REGISTRATION INFORMATION
New for All-State 2010
All registrations, including pre-registration (online, by mail, or by fax) will be processed by Bradley University Continuing
Education.
Payment may be made using cash, check or credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover). Members, Non-members, Col-
legiate Members (full-time college students only), Collegiate Non-Members (full-time college students only), Retired Mem-
bers, and Non-Music Educator Spouses may pre-register.
To pre-register online, visit the IMEA website (www.ilmea.org), click on “All-State Conference” click on “Register” and
then select “Pre-Register Online”. Be prepared to pay pre-registration fees with a valid credit card. Those pre-registering
as MENC/IMEA members must have a current membership number and expiration date.
DEADLINE FOR ONLINE PRE-REGISTRATION - FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2010
This form is provided for your convenience in completing the pre-registration process by mail or by fax. Payment by
mail may be by cash, check (payable to Bradley University) or credit card. A separate form must be completed for each
registrant.
POSTMARK DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING THIS FORM AND PAYMENT BY MAIL - FRIDAY, JANUARY 8, 2010
DEADLINE FOR FAXING THIS FORM AND PAYMENT - FRIDAY, JANUARY 22, 2010
If you wish to pre-register as a member, MENC must receive your membership application no later than December 15,
2009. You may not preregister as a member if your membership expires before January 2010.
ON SITE REGISTRATION HOURS
Terrazzo Convention Lobby – Peoria Civic Center

Thursday, January 28 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday, January 29 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, January 30 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
ON SITE REGISTRANTS - PLEASE NOTE

Members wishing to renew their Membership and individuals wishing to join IMEA/MENC, may do so at the IMEA All-
State Conference. On site fees (see above) will apply and payment, on site, may be in cash, by credit card (Visa/Master-
Card/Discover) or by check. If paying by check you will need to have the following:
One check, made payable to MENC, for Membership Dues, AND a COMPLETED Membership Application
One check, made payable to Bradley University, for Conference Registration, AND a COMPLETED Registration Form
IMEA and BRADLEY UNIVERSITY CANNOT invoice schools or individuals

for Membership Dues or Conference Registration.
IMEA 2010 ALL-STATE CONFERENCE PRE-REGISTRATION
JANUARY 27 - 30, 2010
If submitting by mail, this form and payment must be postmarked no later than January 8, 2010
If submitting by fax (309.677.2820), this form and payment must be sent no later than January 22, 2010
NAME
SCHOOL/FIRM NAME
PREFERRED ADDRESS
May be School, Firm
or Home
CITY ST ZIP CODE
PREFERRED TELEPHONE
PREFERRED E-MAIL
MENC CARD ID # EXP. DATE
New Member Application/Membership Renewal

must be submitted to MENC prior to 12/15/09 for Member/Retired/Collegiate Rates
Current Expiration Date must be later than 12/2009
Registration Category Primary Teaching Specialization

Please Check ONLY ONE FEE Please Check ONLY ONE
___ * IMEA Member-ID# and Exp. Date $75 ___ Band

___ Non-Member $225 ___ Chorus
___ *+ ICMEA Member-ID# and Exp. Date $20 ___ Jazz
___ + College Non-Member $40 ___ Junior High/Elementary Music
___ * Retired Member-ID# and Exp. Date Free ___ Music Teacher Education
___ Spouse (Non Music Educator) Free ___ Orchestra
___ Secondary General Music
* Members MUST include ID # and expiration date above
+ Collegiate Member/Non-Member is identified as a full-time student in a college or university
PAYMENT
If paying with cash, check, or credit card, this form may be submitted by mail (See Address Information Below). If paying with a credit
card, this form may also be submitted by mail or fax (Fax Number: 309.677.3321).
TYPE OF PAYMENT (Check One) Cash Check (Payable to Bradley University - See Address Below)
Credit Card (Circle One) Visa MasterCard Discover
CREDIT CARD # EXP. DATE
NAME ON CREDIT CARD
SIGNATURE
PURCHASE ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

NO REFUNDS WILL BE GRANTED AFTER FEBRUARY 5, 2010
CHECK INFORMATION: If paying by check, make check payable to Bradley University and mail with this completed form to:
Bradley University Continuing Education

Attn: Illinois All-State Registration
1501 W Bradley Avenue For Office Use Only:
Peoria, IL 61625
Fax: 309.677.3321 Membership Verification
Questions: Contact Debbie Devine at 309.677.2820 or
Date Received: ________________________
devine@bradley.edu
ALL-STATE MUSIC CONFERENCE - JANUARY 27-30, 2010
PEORIA, ILLINOIS
DO NOT USE THIS FORM IF YOU ANTICIPATE HAVING ALL-STATE PARTICIPATING STUDENTS!
IMPORTANT: THESE NAMES SHOULD NOT APPEAR ON ANY
OTHER FORM! PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT IN BLACK INK HOUSING FORM
ONLY for those who
MAIL FORMS DIRECTLY TO: DO NOT HAVE
All-State Participating Students
PEORIA AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
HOUSING DEPARTMENT
Please specify in the lower right
456 FULTON STREET - SUITE 300
corner of this form
PEORIA, IL 61602 (309)676-0303 or (800)747-0302
Reservations are based on a first-come, first-served basis. However, the vast majority of rooms
at the downtown hotels are "blocked" for participating students and their chaperones.
If you have access to personal transportation, please select one of the "outlying" hotels.
Please indicate hotel choices (a minimum of three) in order of preference:

_____ AmericInn of Peoria _____ Par-A-Dice Hotel/Casino
_____ Baymont Inn and Suites _____ Peoria Castle Lodge (Formerly Radisson)
_____ Best Western Ashland House (Morton) _____ Quality Inn (Morton)
_____ Courtyard by Marriott _____ Ramada/Conference Center I74
_____ Embassy Suites _____ Red Roof Inns
_____ Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott _____ Springhill Suites by Marriott
_____ Hampton Inn _____ Stoney Creek Inn/Conference Center
_____ Holiday Inn City Centre (Downtown) _____ Super 8 Motel (East Peoria)
_____ Hotel Pere Marquette (Downtown) _____ Super 8 Motel (Peoria)
_____ Jameson Inn and Suites (Formerly Signature Inn) _____ Travelodge (Morton)
_____ Mark Twain Hotel (Downtown)
Standard check-in time is 3:00 P.M. and check-out time is 12:00 Noon.
Luggage storage available if room is not ready at check-in.
DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS - JANUARY 13, 2010
After this date, the hotels will release all un-sold rooms to the public.
ALL ROOMS MUST BE GUARANTEED
To guarantee room(s) a minimum deposit of the FIRST NIGHT'S ROOM RATE (see first preference above)
PER ROOM RESERVED OR a major CREDIT CARD NUMBER must accompany this form.
Please guarantee my room(s) with: _____ Enclosed deposit check (payable to Peoria Housing Bureau-NO CURRENCY)
for first night's room rate (see first preference above) PER ROOM
OR _____ My Credit Card: Cardholder's Name
Card Name Number Exp. Date
FIRST ROOM (List Occupants and Titles) SECOND ROOM (List Occupants and Titles)
Arrival Date Departure Date Arrival Date Departure Date

MAIL CONFIRMATION TO: PLEASE CHECK APPROPRIATELY:
Name _____ Clinician
School/Firm _____ Exhibitor
Address _____ Educator
City St Zip _____ Administrator
Phone / _____ ICMEA
Alternate Phone or e-mail _____ Other (Specify)
See Reverse for Room Rates and Instructions

<dbXR)A souND INVESTMENT
January 27 - 30, 2010
Participating Hotels
All room rates listed include local tax
Single Double Triple Quad
Hotel (1 Person) (Per Person) (Per Person) (Per Person)
AmericInn of Peoria $99.12 $49.56 $33.04 $24.78

Baymont Inn and Suites $84.50 $42.25 $28.17 $21.13
Best Western Ashland House (Morton) $110.88 $55.44 $36.96 $27.72
Courtyard by Marriott $149.02 $74.51 $49.68 $37.26
Embassy Suites (East Peoria) $171.92 $85.96 $57.31 $42.98
Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott $108.64 $54.32 $36.22 $27.16
Hampton Inn $115.38 $57.69 $38.46 $28.85
Holiday Inn City Centre (Downtown) $117.00 $58.50 $39.00 $29.25
Hotel Pere Marquette (Downtown) $119.78 $59.89 $39.93 $29.94
Jameson Inn and Suites $99.68 $49.84 $33.23 $24.92
Mark Twain Hotel (Downtown) $107.00 $53.50 $40.67 $34.25
Par-A-Dice Hotel/Casino $126.58 $63.29 $42.20 $31.65
Peoria Castle Lodge (Formerly Radisson) $99.68 $48.34 $32.23 $24.17
Quality Inn (Morton) $99.68 $48.34 $32.23 $24.17
Ramada/Conference Center I74 $97.95 $48.98 $32.65 $24.49
Red Roof Inn $60.47 $30.24 $20.16 $15.12
Springhill Suites by Marriott $122.08 $61.04 $40.70 $30.52
Stoney Creek Inn/Conference Center $107.00 $53.50 $35.67 $26.75
Super 8 Motel (East Peoria) $72.00 $36.00 $24.00 $18.00
Super 8 Motel (Peoria) $73.59 $36.80 $24.53 $18.40
Travelodge (Morton) $80.64 $40.32 $26.88 $20.16
Instructions
Please type or neatly print all information
This Housing Form is ONLY for those who DO NOT HAVE All-State Participating Students
*** Review the list of participating hotels and select a minimum of three in order of preference. Indicate, with numbers,
your choices on the Housing Form (1, 2 and 3). Most of the downtown hotel rooms are reserved for participating
students and their chaperones. If you have access to personal transportation please select one of the "outlying"
hotels.
*** ALL reservations MUST be guaranteed with a minimum deposit of the first night's room rate per room reserved at
the first preferred hotel OR a major credit card number.
*** Enter names and titles of guests. If additional rooms are necessary please attach separate sheet(s) using the same
format.
*** Enter ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE dates.
*** Enter name and information for contact person. Confirmation will be sent ONLY to this person.
*** IMPORTANT: include an alternate phone number (home) or e-mail address where contact may be made if neces-
sary during holiday vacation period.
To receive confirmations via email please add lhermann@peoria.org to your contact list - make sure to list your
email address on the form.
*** Submit Housing Form (by mail only) before the deadline date of January 13, 2010.
MUSIC LENDING LIBRARY
REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES
The Illinois Music Educators Association has been accumulating music from District and
All-State Festivals for many years. This music has now been sorted and catalogued and
is being made available to individuals as a lending library. Below are the regulations and
procedures involved in borrowing. Music Listings are available on the IMEA
Website (www.ilmea.org). On the home page, click on “Programs and Projects” and
scroll down to “Music Library”. If you wish to participate in this program, please contact
the State Office regarding the titles that may be of interest you. A $6.00 Postage and
Handling fee (Check or Cash Only Please) per piece will be charged.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Borrower must be a member of MENC/IMEA.

2. Copying of music is prohibited.
3. Music must be used for educational, not-for-profit purposes only.
4. A use date must be specified at time of lending.
5. Music must be returned in the same condition as it was received.
6. Borrower is responsible for any music that has been damaged or lost.
7. The State Office will reorder music that is lost or damaged, and the borrower will be
invoiced accordingly.
8. Out of print music that is lost or damaged will be assessed a value and other music will be
purchased to supplement the music library.
9. If restitution is not made for lost or damaged music, all further borrowing privileges will be
revoked.
10. To insure restitution, a Visa or MasterCard credit card number must be provided.
11. A nonrefundable postage and handling fee of $6.00 per title must be paid to the State
Office before music is mailed.
12. Music ordered by IMEA Board Members and/or District Representatives to be used for
District Festivals or the All-State Conference will be exempt from the postage and handling
fee and credit card liability.
PROCEDURES:
1. Contact the IMEA State Office by phone (708/479-4000) or e-mail (illmea@sbcglobal.net)

to determine the availability of music. After confirmation of availability, a form will be mailed
or faxed to the borrower.
2. Return completed and signed form along with the appropriate postage and handling fee.
3. Music will be mailed via the US Postal Service.
4. Borrower is responsible for return postage.
5. Music must be returned within 2 weeks of the specified use date.

MUSIC LENDING LIBRARY APPLICATION
Music listings are available on our website (www.ilmea.org). Click on “Projects and Programs”
and scroll down to ”Music Library”.
NAME:
SCHOOL:
SCHOOL ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP:
SCHOOL TELEPHONE: SCHOOL FAX:
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
CREDIT CARD: (CIRCLE ONE) Visa MC Security ID #
CARD # Exp. Date:
MUSIC:
DIVISION: (CIRCLE ONE) Band Orchestra Chorus Jazz Band Jazz Vocal
TITLE:
COMPOSER/ARRANGER:
PUBLISHER:
VOICING (Choral):
# OF COPIES (Choral) # OF SETS (Instrumental)
DATE OF USE:
I understand that a nonrefundable postage and handling fee of $6.00 per title must be remitted (Check or
Cash Only Please) All music must be returned as borrowed or I will reimburse the IMEA for any music that
has been lost or damaged. Music that has not been returned within two weeks after the date of use will be
considered lost and restitution will have to be made. A credit card number is required to insure this
restitution. When music is properly returned said credit card number will be destroyed.
MUSIC DIRECTOR SIGNATURE DATE
For IMEA Use
Fee Paid: Type of Payment:
Date Music Sent: Date Music Returned:

2010 Journal Cover Contest
Sponsored by the
The Illinois Music Educators Association (IMEA), in cooperation with the Illinois Art Education Association, is seeking
cover art entries from Illinois students, who are currently enrolled in a music class or music ensemble in grades K-12,
for their publication, the Illinois Music Educator. The professional journal is sent to all IMEA members, college and
university libraries in Illinois, and leaders in the music education profession nationwide.
The First, Second and Third Place Winners will be recognized and presented a plaque at the Opening General Session
of the 2010 All-State Music Conference held in Peoria on January 28, 2010. The top three winner’s artwork will also
appear on the IMEA website for the balance of the 2009-2010 school year. The First Place Winner will be recognized
in an assembly at their home school for their achievement and receive a personal framed copy of the journal cover for
the Spring 2010 issue that features their artwork. All entries will be displayed in a gallery setting at the IMEA All-State
Conference in Peoria on January 28-30, 2010.
Official rules for the journal cover art contest
1. Any student in grades K-12 in any public or private school in Illinois, who is currently enrolled in a music class or
musical ensemble, is eligible to submit ONE entry by December 12, 2009.
2. All entries must reflect the theme “Music Makes the Difference.”
3. The maximum size of the design should be 11 X 14 inches. The actual cover art will be reduced to 5 1/2 X 7 inches
to fit below the masthead. Please send all artwork appropriately mounted on mat board so it can be displayed, to:
Illinois Music Educators Association Publications Office, 275 Hillcrest Drive, Macomb, IL 61455-7719.
4. The entry should be multi-color on white or off-white unlined paper.
5. Any art media such as tempera paint or markers may be used. Crayons, chalk or colored pencils are discouraged as
they may not show up well for reproduction.
6. All entries will be assigned a number and judged on:
a. Carrying out the theme

b. Effective use of color
c. Creativity
d. Craftsmanship, clarity and neatness
7. The First, Second and Third Place Winners will be selected by an independent panel of judges. The winner’s artwork
will appear on the cover of the Spring 2010 issue of the Illinois Music Educator. All entries will be displayed at the
2010 All-State Conference in a gallery setting.
8. Winners will be announced by January 9, 2010. Parents and teachers will be invited to the Opening General Session
on January 28, 2010 and provided with a complimentary registration for the IMEA Conference.
9. No artwork will be returned.
10. All artwork should be accompanied by an Entry Form found on the next page, containing all necessary contact
information, signatures of the parent/legal guardian, music teacher and art teacher. These signatures also grant the
Illinois Music Educators Association the right to use the winner’s name, entry and photograph for publicity purposes.
11. By entering the contest, entrants accept and agree to these rules and the decision of the judges which shall be final.

2010 Journal Cover Contest
ENTRY FORM
All entries must be accompanied by this form and mailed to:
Illinois Music Educators Association Publications Office, 275 Hillcrest Drive, Macomb, IL 61455-7719
Student Name _____________________________________________________ Entry Number __________________

(Assigned by the IMEA)
Address ____________________________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________ Zip _______________ Phone ________________________
School Name ____________________________________________________________________________________
School Address ____________________________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________ Zip _______________ Phone ________________________
Student Age _______ Grade in School ________________________
_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature E-mail Address
_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
Music Teacher Signature E-mail Address
_____________________________________________ _____________________________________________
Art Teacher Signature E-mail Address
OPTIONAL–Write a three or four sentence description of your artwork:
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________________

APPLICATION FOR PERFORMANCE
2011 Illinois Music Educators Association “All-State” Conference
Peoria, Illinois - January 26 - 29, 2011
Procedures for Application and Selection of Performing Ensembles:
1. Only current MENC members are eligible to submit an application for consideration.
2. Submit this application, a high quality audio CD (tapes will not be accepted) or DVD, 3-4 recent programs, and two letters of
recommendation from fellow MENC members and support information (See # 10) by May 1, 2010, to: Illinois Music Educators
Association, All-State Performance Application, 18700 Wolf Road - Suite 208, Mokena, IL 60448-8603.
3. Video tape or DVD is required for show/swing/jazz vocal ensembles. Audio/video recordings must include two (2) selections which
offer as much variety as possible. Only two selections from any tape will be screened. Recordings should be indentified on the
exterior case but NOT on the sound portion. Submit separate recordings for each group. DO NOT submit more than one
performing group on any one recording.
4. All recordings and materials will be examined by an auditioning committee of the appropriate division. Quality of performance and
contribution to the entire content of the conference program will be contributing factors in the final selection. CD!s, DVD!s and/or
video tapes WILL NOT BE RETURNED.
5. Invitations to appear on the IMEA “All-State” Conference program will be issued by July 1, 2010.
6. A photograph of the selected group, and a teacher/conductor photo and bio, will be required by October 1, 2010.
7. The following information must accompany each application; (Please type or print)
Name of Group No. of Members
Kind of Group (Band, Chorus, String Quartet, Etc.)
School or College State
School Address City Zip
Teacher/Conductor MENC ID # Exp. Date
Home Address City Zip
Telephone ( ) Email
8. Age level of group (check all that apply): ____ Elementary ____ Middle School/Junior High
____ High School ____ College/University
____ Faculty ____ Community
9. Check the Appearance Category: ____Performance Only
____Clinic/Demonstration Only (selected group would work with clinician - provide session
description, if known, on separate sheet)
____Combination of Above (two separate sessions)
10. On a separate sheet, provide materials to support this application. This information should include brief descriptions of:
*** the music program and the community in general
*** activities, festivals, and concerts in which the ensemble regularly participates
*** the teacher/conductor!s educational background and professional experience
*** any unique or distinguishing characteristics of the group and/or the educator/conductor
We understand that all expenses, travel risks and chaperonage will be covered entirely through our local efforts. This application
implies that, if accepted, the ensemble is prepared to travel and perform at the 2010 IMEA “All-State” Conference on the date, at the
time, and in the location as assigned by the All-State Planning Committee.
Signed: Title Date

(School Administrator or Official)
Print Name:
(School Administrator or Official)
Signed: Title Date

(School Music Educator/Conductor)
CALL FOR SESSION PROPOSALS
ALL-STATE CONFERENCE - 2011
January 26 - 29, 2011
The Illinois Music Educators Association is issuing a call for session proposals for presentation at the 2011 Illinois
Music Educators Association All-State Conference. If you would like to submit a proposal, please complete the
form below and mail it to: Illinois Music Educators Association, All-State Clinic Proposal, 18700 Wolf Road -
Suite 208, Mokena, IL 60448-8603. The deadline for receipt is May 1, 2010.
All clinic proposals will be reviewed by a committee of the appropriate Division or Special Area with invitations to
appear on the IMEA All-State program extended by July 1, 2010. Contribution to the entire content of the
conference program will be one of the determining factors in the final selection. If accepted, the session may be
scheduled on any day, at any time, and in any location as determined by the All-State Planning Committee.
2011
2010CLINIC
CLINIC SESSION
SESSION PROPOSAL
PROPOSAL
TITLE:
CONTENT/SUBJECT:
RELEVANT DIVISION/SPECIAL AREA (Check All That Apply)
___ General Interest (All Divisions and Areas) ___ Advocacy

___ Band ___ Early Childhood
___ Chorus ___ Mentoring
___ Jazz ___ Multicultural Education
___ Orchestra ___ Retired Music Educators
___ Music Teacher Education ___ Special Learners
___ Junior High/Elementary Music ___ Technology
___ Secondary General Music ___ Other:
TYPE OF SESSION: [ ] Clinic [ ] Panel [ ] Demonstration [ ] Other
CLINICIAN:
ADDRESS:
CITY: STATE: ZIP CODE:
TELEPHONE: EMAIL:
SESSION DESCRIPTION (Detailed - Attach Additional Page(s) As Needed. If Demonstration, include

demonstration group/ensemble size and information. ALL DEMONSTRATION ENSEMBLES are required to
also submit a Performance Application with “Clinic/Demonstration” option selected):
To be considered, it is understood that I am currently, and will remain, a member of MENC.
NAME (Please Print):
MENC I.D. #: Exp. Date:

band division
Deb Shofner, Vice President
Music: A Sound Investment

The IMEA District Festivals are now a We will also be featuring performances spite growing pressures in today’s schools,”
memory of the 2009-2010 school year. outside of the Civic Center Theatre. The Scott Casagrande, John Hersey H.S.
I hope that all of your students had a SIUC Percussion Group under the direc-
musically rewarding experience! We are tion of Ron Coulter will be featured on “Recruit, Retrain, and Train: The steam
now approaching January and the IMEA Thursday afternoon in the Civic Center to power your beginning band,” Abbey
State Convention. There will be so many (check location in the schedule). We will Houser, Mayo Middle School, Paris, IL
fine ensembles that have invested much also have a double performance session
time and effort to bring you outstanding on Thursday afternoon by the Wredling “5 Color System for Marking Scores:
performances. We also have many out- Middle School (St. Charles, IL) Concert Using a color system to properly and
standing clinicians that will inspire and and Jazz Band. Their directors are Mike effectively mark scores,” Dr. Thomas
educate you. When you leave the 2010 Bazan and Brett Dean. Bough, Northern Illinois University
IMEA Convention you will be taking
home a wealth of ideas and knowledge– 2010 Clinics & Clinicians “Beginning Band Technology,” Craig
an investment in your student’s music Alberty, Ed Sueta Music Publications.
education! I look forward to seeing many The following is a list of sessions that
of you in Peoria! should be of interest to the band direc- “Middle Level Band: Practical Solutions
tors across the state. The clinicians range to Common Problems,” Stacey Larson,
2010 Performances from well-known composers and uni- Vandercook Collegel of Music
versity faculty to respected public school
The Band Division will be featuring teachers from around the Midwest. “The Three T’s: Tone, Tuning and Tech-
outstanding Middle School and High Please look at the complete schedule of nique Through Daily Band Warm-ups,”
School performances throughout the offerings in this magazine. Some of the Robert Blim and the Wilmette Jr. High
convention. The first Band Division other divisions may have sessions that Symphonic Band, Wilmette Jr. H..S.
Double Performance will be on Thursday will interest you.
evening in the Civic Center Theatre. The “Music from the Land of Lincoln,” Dr.
McCracken M.S. Symphonic Band “Help for your Horn players: Tips and Richard Fischer, Jon Nowaryta, and
under the direction of Chip DeStefano ‘insider’ tricks for the beginning or the Wheaton North Wind Ensemble,
will perform from 7:15–7:45 p.m. The middle school band director to help Wheaton North H.S.
second half of this program will feature students,” Rachel J. Maxwell, Traughber
the Libertyville H.S. Wind Ensemble Jr. H.S., Oswego “New Music Reading Session for Band,”
under the direction of Don Shupe. Their Dr. Charles Menghini, Stacey Larson and
performance time is 8:00–8:30 p.m. “Reeds & Mouthpieces: A Clinic by the the Vandercook College Symphonic Band
People, For the People: open discussion
The Friday afternoon double per- on mouthpieces and reeds,” Michael “The Virtual Podium: Band Communi-
formance session will begin with the Skimmer, President of DANSR, inc. cation Blogging,” Kyle Freeman
Normal West H.S. Wind Ensemble
under the direction of Lisa Preston at “Percussion Refresher Course for Ensemble “Integrating a Student-Centered In-
12: 30–1:00 p.m. The second half of this Directors: Timpani and Latin Percussion,” structional Style in a Performance Based
program will be from 1:15–1:45 p.m. and Jeremy Brunk, Millikin University and Band Rehearsal,” Dr. Joseph Manfredo,
will feature the Lockport Township H.S. Ruben Alvarez, Northwestern University University of Illinois and Matt Temple,
Wind Symphony under the direction of “Best Practices in Scoring for Band: New Trier H.S.
Brian Covey. Examination of best practices in scoring
music for concert and marching bands,” “Mariachi and Musicianship: Starting
The final double concert session will be on Dr. Thomas Bough, Northern Illinois or incorporating Mariachi into the band
Saturday morning. The first concert will University or orchestra curriculum,” Dr. Jeff Nevin,
be from 9:30–10:00 a.m. and will feature Virtuoso Mariachi.
the Mundelein H.S. Wind Ensemble “Strategies for Preventing Music-Related
under the direction of Adam Gohr. The Injury in your Students,” William Daw- The Band Division Open Meeting will be
second concert is from 10:15–10:45 a.m. son, M.D., Northwestern University. held on Friday, January 30th from 6:15–
and will feature the Elmhurst College 6:45 p.m. in 403/404 at the Civic Center
Wind Ensemble under the direction of “You Want me to do What?: Presentation immediately following the Band Reading
Professor Judith Grimes. I hope you find of options available to help teachers con- Session. The purpose of this meeting is to
to attend one of these fine concerts! tinue to motivate students to practice de- provide an open forum where directors can

ask questions, express concerns, or submit 2010 Honors and All-State Band The programs that have been selected by
ideas concerning any of the IMEA Band Conductors & Repertoire our guest conductors are:
Division activities or procedures.
We welcome two outstanding conductors All-State Band
I encourage everyone to attend the “Open- to the podium for our 2010 Honors and
ing Night Celebration” on Wednesday, All-State Bands. Conducting the Honors “Beyond the Horizon”
January 28th at 8:00 p.m. in the Peoria Band is Dr. David R. Gillingham, Central Rossano Galante
Civic Center Theatre. This concert will Michigan University. Mr. Robert Shel-
feature a performance by Tierra Negra don, Alfred Music Editor. You can find “Shenandoah”
with Muriel Anderson. They will also be their biographies later in the magazine. Randol A. Bass
presenting a clinic on Thursday.
“Atlantis: Lost City of the Ancients”
Barry Milner
“Danzas Cubanas”
Robert Sheldon
Honors Band
“Crest of Honor”
David Gillingham
“Wild Nights”
Frank Ticheli
“Be Thou My Vision”

David Gillingham
“Sails of Time”
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Deb Shofner
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At North Central College, being
well-rounded doesn’t mean losing your musical edge.
When we say music is central at North Central
College, it means that we expect you to build a full
and complete life around your music studies. Students
choose from majors in Music, Music Education, Musical
Theatre or Jazz Studies—but they also dance, act, explore,
study abroad, volunteer, mentor, pole vault and pursue
countless other passions.
Performing Opportunities at
Our location, in downtown Naperville, is only 40 minutes by North Central College
North Central College
Freshman Visit Days:
Concert Choir train from Chicago and makes it easy to enjoy, perform and
Women’s Chorale do great works.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Women’s Chamber Ensemble
Opera Workshop Monday, January 10, 2010
Music Theatre Productions Call 630-637-5800 to discover more about our Saturday, April 10, 2010
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Gospel Choir programs in music.
North Central College Express
Show Choir Transfer Visit Days:
Concert Winds Or visit us online at northcentralcollege.edu.
Chamber Winds Saturday, November 7, 2009
Percussion Ensemble
Brass Quintet Saturday, February 27, 2010
Big Band
Jazz Combos
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Chamber Jazz
Pep Band
Naperville Chorus
www.northcentralcollege.edu  30 N. Brainard Street  Naperville, IL  630-637-5800

CHORUS Division
Richard Murphy, Vice President
Music (and the Allied Arts): A Sound Investment Indeed

On August 13, 2009, U.S. Secretary of On the positive side of things: (1) it The Choral Director as Voice Teacher:
Education Arne Duncan issued a letter provides some wonderful ammunition Developing Singers in the Choral Setting
to educators and community leaders to use in our unceasing advocacy efforts, Greenville College Choir
emphasizing the importance of arts (2) having Mr. Duncan on record for Jeffrey Wilson, Conductor/Clinician
education in our schools. In the opening both touting the importance of the allied
paragraph, Duncan states: arts and for recognizing the need for a The Art of Musical Expression:
research study that should prove helpful Contour, Stress and Silence
At this time when you are making to decision makers in the future. Bradley Chorale
critical and far-reaching budget and John Jost, Conductor/ Clinician
program decisions for the upcoming Hopefully, the results from this on-going
school year, I write to bring to your study will prove beneficial to music and Body and Breath and Sound:
attention the importance of the arts as the allied arts as we continually strive Pillars of Ensemble
a core academic subject and part of a to strengthen our defense on behalf of Wheaton-Warrenville Choir
complete education for all students. The arts education. Progress might be slow, Gordon Krauspe, Conductor/Clinician
Elementary and Secondary Education but I am appreciative to Mr. Duncan for
Act (ESEA) defines the arts as a core speaking out and taking a stand on this Concerts:
subject, and the arts play a significant very important topic to us all.
role in children’s development and Edwardsville Chamber Singers
learning process. All-State 2010 Lynda Marshall, conductor
In the fourth paragraph, Duncan reminds Gatherings: Carbondale Chamber Singers

us of a process that should be underway: Caryn Zimmermann, conductor
Lobby Sing
Because of the importance of the for All Conference Registrant Lincoln Park (Chicago)
arts in a well-rounded curriculum, High School Singers
the Department of Education’s Na- IL–ACDA Reception Tim Cooper, conductor
tional Center for Education Statistics for Choral Directors
(NCES) plans to undertake a survey Wheaton Academy Concert Choir
to assess the condition of arts education Meetings: Joel Visker, conductor
in grades K–12. This fall, elementary
and secondary principals will be asked IMEA Chorus Division District St. Charles North Chorale/
about their schools’ offerings in music, Representatives Meeting Bel Canto Singers
dance, theater, and visual arts . . . In Dale Morgan, conductor
early 2011, the Department expects IL–ACDA Board and Executive
to begin reporting findings from this Committee Meeting Waubonsie Valley
comprehensive profile, the first since the Varsity Chamber Chorus
1999–2000 school year. This data will IMEA Chorus Division OPEN Meeting Mark Myers, conductor
help practitioners and policy makers
make more informed decisions about Clinics: Millikin University Men
arts education. Ted Hesse, conductor
Strategies for Successful Sight Reading
The letter inspires discussion that is both Jeremy Little, clinician Millikin University Chamber Chorale
positive and negative. Some of the draw- Guy Forbes, conductor
backs include: (1) federal funding for Developing Vocal Independence
the arts only amounts to approximately in the Choral Ensemble It promises to be another wonderful
10 percent, leaving the other 90 percent Michael Zemek, clinician conference. I hope that you all have an
to be made up by the state and local exciting holiday season and I look for-
governments and agencies, (2) the letter Clinic/ Demonstrations: ward to seeing many of you at All-State
is encouraging but many fear that it will 2010 in Peoria. Please contact me if I
not change the culture of “teach to the The Art of Singing in Tune can be of assistance.
test” that is so pervasive in our current Knox College Choir
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orchestra division
Kendall Hastings, Vice President
Fine–The End
After six years of writing articles for our that music was a discipline and was not I hope that you will attend the All-
journal, I am submitting my final writ- suppose to be fun. I said that the instruc- State Conference in Peoria in Janu-
ing. If you have been reading them dur- tor was probably jesting. The clerk said. ary. We have some great performances
ing this time period, you will have no- “No, he wasn’t joking.” What we say and and clinics scheduled. There should be
ticed that they have been getting a little do with our students may influence them something for everybody and this is
shorter with more pontification. I have for the remainder of their lives. diffidently a time to commiserate with
been struggling with this last article, try- fellow music teachers.
ing to see if I may leave you with any I feel that as music teachers have a great
pearl(s) of wisdom. Well here’s a little bit influence upon their students, partially I would like to take this opportunity
of what I have taken away from public because we see them for many years. I to thank Clark Chaffee, vice-president
school teaching during the past 35 years. taught some students for seven or eight elect, who has taken on a great deal of
years, most for four years. If you stayed responsibilities organizing the guest
It seems to me that there are two in the same job, as I did, you may have conductor’s programs and music col-
schools of thought for teachers running brothers or sisters in your program at dif- lections. Clark has many more contacts
a performing music program. I have ferent times. I even had the children of in the music world than I have and he
always thought that it was my job to some of my students. You build family will be a great asset to the Illinois Music
promote the student’s musical advance- relationships that may last many years. Educators Association.
ment as well as helping them with life I now tell students to be careful of what
skills. I have worked with or have been they put on their Facebook accounts For my year-end concert program, I
associated with some who feel that the because, what may seem like fun today, would print a good bye for the seniors. I
students are there to promote the music may cause them problems down the road. will leave you with the same good bye.
teacher. I feel that you need to decide Many of us have said or done something
early in your teaching career, which in our classes that cannot be taken back We are pilgrims on a journey; we’re
camp do you want to be associated and may come back to haunt us. As a together on this road.
with. I have witnessed successes from music teacher, we may have the same in- We are here to help each other walk the
both sides of this point of view. For my fluence on our students as some parents. mile and bear the load.
“mission statement,” I choice to put the I will hold the candlelight for you in
students first rather than promoting We tend to travel more with our students the night-time of your fear;
myself. My greatest joy while teaching than other teachers. Music programs like I will hold my hand out to you, speak
was when a parent would come up to to travel. Again, you should decide what the peace you long to hear.
me after a concert or write a note, stat- is the purpose of your travel. Are you pri- I will weep when you are weeping;
ing that they were glad to see the stu- marily traveling to events that promote when you laugh, I’ll laugh with you.
dents smiling while on stage. I have my you, as the instructor, or are you travel- I will share your joy and sorrow till
formal education during the era when ing to provide opportunities for your we’ve seen this journey through.
you were considered a better teacher students. If we couldn’t perform, then we
if you ruled with an “iron fist”. I never didn’t travel. I never felt that the school Lyrics by Richard Gillard
bought into that, but many did. orchestra trip should be a substitute for a
family vacation. Hope to see you in Peoria. If not there,
I was a local music store the other day maybe I can take you fishing in the
and was talking the clerk and discovered What wisdom am I leaving you? I hope Florida Keys some winter.
that we had common orchestra instruc- that you never forget that if it wasn’t for
tors cross our paths. The clerk was telling the students, you wouldn’t have a job. So,
me how some of the students quit or- put them first over your personal ambi- Kendall Hastings
chestra because the instructor told them tions. That’s it. Kendall_Hastings@excite.com

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Jazz division
John Currey, Vice President

As we approach the end of marching to help them be successful in whatever for your students so they understand how
band season, I am sure that many of you path they choose. music is helping them developmentally
have started your jazz band seasons. This in many areas.
is the time of year when kids are full of A mutual understanding of where your
energy and anticipation for what the year students are going is the first thing you So, what are you selling?
will bring. The students can’t wait for that need to establish if you want to get
first jazz band rehearsal and energy levels your foot in the door. After all, if he ac- Confidence
are high. It’s like I am the broker of a rare complishes that goal a good salesperson Poise
commodity: JAZZ! It’s something I have will close a high percentage of deals. Independence
and something they want. I set the price Acknowledge right away, that you are not Teamwork
high and they’re all buying. I show up trying to turn anyone into a professional Creativity
to rehearsal with my two cups of coffee musician. Recognize–out loud–that you Productivity
and more energy than a four-year old at a understand that they have goals to High Level Thinking Skills
birthday party . . . life is good. become engineers, elementary teachers,
financial planners and the like. You are And, where else can students obtain ALL
As the season wears on, however, there thrilled with the diverse goals among of those skills/attributes? You are now
always comes a time for my groups when your group. You can’t wait for them to the “superstore” of everything good that
I can see that they are tired, dreading the return to you in ten years to tell you how an employer is looking for. Of course,
6:00 a.m. alarm to be at a 7:00 a.m. jazz great that career path has been. it’s great when “music for music’s sake”
rehearsal. It’s during these lulls in enthu- sells itself. And what a wonderful world
siasm that I find myself “selling” music So, how is fluency in jazz performance it would be if we didn’t have to advocate
to my kids. Of course, as a band teacher, an asset to this diverse group of students? for our art beyond its obvious values.
I’m selling music everyday. However, And, how can you sell it to them? It won’t Fortunately, there are many more ways
there are, as I said earlier, certain times take a lot of research on your part. Simply that fluency in the arts and particularly
of the year when I can make an easy sale, draw from your own experiences or the jazz helps to create whole human beings
like at the beginning of the year or right stories of your friends. Share with them who are not just productive members of
before a big performance. It’s like trying the “extra” things you did in high school society, but who go on to be tomorrow’s
to sell water in the desert . . . pretty easy. and college, how you were on the baseball true leaders in all types of industry.
Inevitably, we get to those times of the team or in the drama club and how hav-
year when being the broker is a bit more ing those activities on your resume were 2010 All-State
difficult. That’s when a well-crafted sales conversation starters in interviews. Tell Conference Highlights
pitch comes in. As music educators, you them how people in HR departments
and I know the benefits of music educa- will look for individuals with diverse This year we have a quality line-up of jazz
tion. It may be natural for us to assume backgrounds when going through piles performances and clinics for the All-State
that our students know the benefits too. of resumes. They will receive hundreds of Conference in Peoria. I am including the
After all, they signed up for the class, so resumes and look for diversity in choos- list here so you can look forward to attend-
they must know how valuable music is, ing the 10 candidates that they want to ing these events. If you haven’t seen it yet,
right? That’s not necessarily so. interview. Tell your students that they the website www.ilmea.org has a fantastic
will stand out in that pool of applicants planning chart called “My Illinois All-
We have to make sure that each and because performing, in general, will State Planning Form.” Simply click on
every student understands the value of increase confidence and poise. Being part the link to download the form and begin
his or her music education. When we of a jazz ensemble requires independence, mapping out your conference schedule.
accomplish that, kids find motivation being accountable for one’s own part, and
from within to achieve their goals, both teamwork to be able to put all of those Performances
individually and as a group. And once individual parts together. Being able to
again, our jobs are a little easier. improvise a solo is proof that one can Wredling Middle School Jazz Ensemble
function creatively and productively in Make Bazan, director
Now you are the broker. The commodity the moment. Jazz performers obviously
is music. How will you sell it? It won’t have high level thinking skills to be able Morton Jr. High School Jazz Band
be that difficult. The vast majority of to do this. So, they will clearly stand out Katrina Fitzpatrick, director
your students are highly disciplined beyond their peers who simply have a great
individuals who are destined for success. GPA, but limited or no extra-curricular Sycamore High School Jazz Ensemble
They have goals in life. And you are here activities. Take time to tie it all together Scott Mertens, director

Oak Park and River Forest Jazz Ensemble Clinics Looking ahead to the
Anthony Svejda, director 2011 All-State Conference
You Want Me To Do What?
Dunlap High School Jazz Band Scott Cassagrande, Now is also the time to start looking
Jason Shea, director John Hersey High School ahead to the 2011 Illinois All-State
Conference. Performance and clinic ap-
Quincy Senior High School Jazz Band “Vocal Jazz” Phobia and How to Cure It plications for all jazz groups and topics
Chris Beason, director Andrew Dahan, are available in this journal. You can also
Addison Trail High School download them from the IMEA website
Northern Illinois University Lab Band and submit them after this year’s All-
Rodrigo Villanueva, director Makin’ It Swing–Moving Your Band State Conference. District presidents and
From Swearingen To Ellington, jazz band representatives are encouraged
All Star Big Band Jam Joe Roman, Retired & to promote performance groups from
Doug Beach, leader Todd Kelly, Bradley University their districts for the conference. In
addition, jazz educators teaching in all
2010 All-State Jazz Night Concert Tips For Jazz Band Brass Sections academic grade levels are encouraged to
Rodrigo Villanueva, submit clinic proposals.
All-State Jazz Band: Brian Logan, Northern Illinois University
Wheeling High School, Wheeling, IL Please feel free to contact me if I can be
Tips For Jazz Band Rhythm Sections of any assistance to you. Have a wonder-
Honors Jazz Band: David Sporny, Rodrigo Villanueva, ful holiday season. See you in Peoria!
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA Northern Illinois University
John Currey
Honors Jazz Combo: John Wojciechowski, Tips For Jazz Band Saxophone Sections Director of Bands
St. Charles North High School, Rodrigo Villanueva, Champaign Central High School
St. Charles, IL Northern Illinois University 610 West University Avenue
Champaign, IL 6180
Vocal Jazz Ensemble: Kirk Marcy, Improving Time Feel, Time Awareness, P: 217.351.3911 ex 160
Edmonds Community College, and Phrasing In The Large Jazz Ensemble F: 217.351.3919
Mill Creek, WA Rodrigo Villanueva, E: curreyjo@champaignschools.org
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Junior high/elementary Music division
Jane Nelson, Vice President
Investing in the Present . . . The Past . . . and the Future

A wise person sets aside a percentage of their in performing groups. Assisting them in ar- you a music teacher . . . a band, choral, or
income and invests it into stocks, bonds or ranging their class schedule requires extreme orchestra director? What made you decide to
annuities that will yield the highest rate of cooperation with music colleagues and the invest your life in doing that? As you read that
return. Since there is no way to know what the school district’s administration. Sometime question, did a former teacher’s name or face
future holds, we try as best we can to prepare teaching in these places becomes a numbers come to mind? My guess is that it did. What
for that “rainy day” scenario when we may game. Teachers worry and fret if the size of did that teacher from your past do to instill
need the money we have so painstakingly put performing groups dwindles from other years. in you a love of creating music. What invest-
aside. Often we seek the counsel of a financial We don’t want our administrators to think ments did that teacher make in your young
expert who can guide us away from common we’re not doing a good job of inspiring our life that instilled a desire to share the gift of
errors made by those who know little about students to stay involved in the Arts. There’s music with your students?
the world financial markets. not a math or science teacher alive who
worries about having fewer students in his/ I trust you will allow me to share a personal
Likewise a music educator knows the value her class from the previous year. If anything, note of gratitude to two of my teachers, W.H.
of investing their musical training, time and smaller is better. Band, Choral and Orchestra Beckmeyer and Tal Smith from Mt. Vernon
energy in the lives of students. They live in the people long for large ensembles filled with ea- Township High School. I simply would not
present. There are only so many hours in a day, ger, willing student participants, and feelings be doing what I do today if it were not for
and those of us with families know how chal- may actually get hurt when a student wants to them. You can ask anyone I attended school
lenging it can be to balance work and family drop out of a performing group. Budget con- with those four years; I was, by no means, their
life. While we are on the job, we find ourselves cerns rear their ugly head as we realistically best and brightest student. They invested their
wearing many different “hats”, and fulfilling view our state’s financial mess. There may be time in teaching me music fundamentals that
many different tasks to benefit our music less money that usual for music/supplies. have served me well over the years. Though
students. I have the highest admiration for they were both married men with families,
teachers in our state who teach Music K-12, The present necessitates our wisely investing they invested time in getting to know all
Elementary, Junior High and High School our time, energy and training as never in the their students and encourage us to be the
Band and Chorus. These folks must manage history of this state. Music teachers need to best musicians we could be. Mr. Smith had
their time so carefully every single day in come together as often as possible and gain this marvelous way of teaching melodic and
order to fulfill their responsibilities. In most fresh perspective, techniques,& innovative harmonic intervals to sophomore girls’ chorus
cases they are part of small communities and ideas to take back to their schools. That’s why that was actually . . . fun! I never recall either
represent “music” to everyone living there. it is so essential to attend the workshops at one of them being too busy to talk to me
our All-State Convention. Yes, you will have individually. They both continually “nudged”
Then there are those teachers who work in to invest the time away from home and work. their students out of a musical “comfort zone”
giant school districts. Their jobs are equally Of course, you will need to invest some of to attempt playing and singing music that
challenging. Not only do they see hundreds your hard earned money to come to Peoria. stretched us. I don’t remember ever thanking
of students every day, but they must work It will require expending the energy to get them for their investment in my life. I regret
in tandem with other music colleagues to all the different venues and experience the that! They’re both gone now, and I will never
throughout their vicinity. Unwittingly, teach- convention. I guarantee you will come away have that opportunity. The way I look at it,
ers sometimes find themselves in competition from the conference refreshed, renewed, and though, every day as I enter my classroom,
with other colleagues for the time and energy revitalized . . . ready to “hit the ground run- or rehearsal venue with the same strength of
of the same outstanding music students. There ning” the following Monday. purpose and love of music that Mr. Beckmeyer
is a certain insecurity that the band director’s and Mr Smith invested in me, I am living out
efforts will be compared by the administra- C.S. Lewis has written, “We read books my “thank you” to them.
tion and community to what the orchestra to know we’re not alone.” I can liken that
director is doing with his/her ensembles, and to attendance at the IMEA Conference. I As Peoria native, performer, Dan Fogelberg
both secretly hope the choral director won’t come away from there knowing that I am sang in his song about his dad in “Leader of
outshine them. Conflicts arise where unity not alone. On any given weekday morning the Band”, “my life has been a poor attempt to
should prevail. It’s a constant challenge to there are countless music teachers all over this imitate” the positive teaching models of these
keep everything in perspective and continue state heading into their elementary, general two gentlemen. I know you, no doubt, would
to provide the finest in music education for music classrooms , instrumental sectionals, or echo that same appreciation for a teacher’s
everyone involved. ensemble rehearsals just as I am, and we are investment in your career. We learn from
all facing many of the same difficulties and these past investors how best to utilize our
Those working in averaged-sized communities challenges, because we have chosen to invest time, training and energy today.
here in Illinois face recruitment challenges. ourselves in the pursuit of musical excellence.
Not only is it required that we educate kids It’s what we do . . . and we love it! So, what about all those future investments?
about the intrinsic value of music in their lives, They’re sitting right in front of us in elemen-
but we must educate their parents as well so I know you have been asked this question tary music; in junior high chorus, orchestra
that they’ll want their kids to stay involved many times, but I will ask it again. Why are and band; in your high school ensembles.

How will you invest your time, musical train- We won’t be disappointed if we invest our- So, arrange with the school office for your
ing and energy in their lives. selves in their lives. professional leave, pack your suitcase, leave
fabulous lesson plans for your substitute
I have often told students, parents and ad- Times are challenging for all music educators teacher, and head to the all-state convention.
ministrators that it has never been my goal to regardless of where you teach here in Illinois. You’ll never regret this investment of your
see every single one of my students become a Let’s invest ourselves musically in the lives time, energy and money. We’ll look forward
music teacher. It would be wonderful if they of our students. We can’t always know our to seeing all the familiar faces and welcoming
all did, but I don’t count my investment suc- potential successes, but let’s determine to those coming to the convention for the first
cess in that way. That’s too short-sighted. review and renew our music training, manage time. We’ll have a great time!!!
our time and expend the energy to create for
My goal for my students is that they see mu- our students a sound investment in music Jane Nelson
sic as a sound investment in their own lives education. IMEA-JEM Divisional Vice President
regardless of their vocation, and that they will
perform anytime . . . anywhere the opportu-
nity presents itself. When asked to sing in
the church or community choir, they will im-
mediately say a resounding, “Yes!” When their
sons and daughters are planning their school
schedules, they will encourage them to sign
up or audition for a place in the band, choir or
orchestra. In short, they will see music as an
essential piece of their existence. I will know
that my investment will have paid off with the
highest of dividends when I hear in the future
that my former students are doing just that.
It’s foolish for any investor to complain about

the money he or she puts in the stock market,
bonds, annuities or certificates of deposit, but
sometimes it’s hard to invest when there is no
immediate gain to see. It can be tough to put
money in a savings account or buy a CD when
you would just love to purchase a BMW . . . or,
at least go buy a car not held together with a
paint job, bailing wire and fervent prayers that
it will start! Let’s not get discouraged! The
dividends are coming . . . there’s, hopefully, a
well-deserved pay off up ahead. A wise inves-
tor doesn’t worry about the ups and downs
of their stocks (well, not too much, anyway!)
because they know that they’ve chosen that
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our musical training, time, and energy!!!

SECONDARY GENERAL MUSIC Division
Brayer Teague, Vice President
A “Sound Investment” Requires a Portfolio of Resources
Music Education is,undeniably,an invest- Young Composers American Composers Forum

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Any “investment” becomes more stable excellent resource for all musicians. After for professional and artistic develop-
and sustainable with the appropriate registering, you will be able to converse ment. By linking communities with
portfolio of resources. To that end, the with musicians of all types and ages in composers and performers, the Forum
focus of this article will be a list of several the forum. You may also make use of the fosters a demand for new music, enriches
resources I have found to be of interest wiki system to create a profile showcas- communities, and helps develop the next
in my work with student composers. I ing you and your works, or just write generation of composers, musicians, and
hope you will consider researching these about something that you are particularly music patrons.
resources as you continue your personal knowledgeable about. Special “Featured
investment in the student composers Profiles” showcase inspiring biographies Founded in 1973 as the Minnesota
your mentor. of young composers. Composers Forum, the organization has
grown from an innovative regional
ASCAP’s “JAM” Meet The Composer initiative into one of the nation’s premier
www.ascap.com/jam www.meetthecomposer.org composer service organizations. Forum
programming reaches composers and
The J.A.M. Program ( Junior ASCAP Meet The Composer supports the communities in all 50 states.
Members) was started so that teenagers creation of new musical work and the
who are interested in music, both its engagement of new work with people The Forum helps composers engage
creation and the business, would have a and communities throughout the United communities with music as a source of
place to learn about different aspects of States. Meet The Composer is motivated inspiration, self-reflection and delight.
the music industry. J.A.M. gives teens the by a core belief that interaction with a This engagement takes the form of
opportunity to get involved in a real mu- living composer and his or her music groundbreaking composer residencies,
sic business organization, while keeping has the power to invigorate and inspire designed to engage communities in
up with their favorite music creators, and musicians and audiences alike. the creative process and broaden the
hopefully learning a thing or two from contexts in which new music is written,
them. As a member, you’ll be eligible MTC was founded in 1974 as a project performed and heard. It means innova-
to receive promotional materials, select of the New York State Council on the tive approaches to teaching music while
discounts, and special benefits. The site Arts. Led by the visionary composer John nurturing the next generation of com-
features helpful and informative articles Duffy, Meet The Composer soon became posers, performers and audiences.
that give students an inside look at the an independent organization dedicated
inner workings of the music industry, to the idea of composers as active profes- Looking ahead to the
interviews with professional songwriters sionals with a central role in our country’s 2010 All-State
and composers, and articles on the craft musical culture. In the more than thirty
of songwriting. Additional resources in- years since, MTC has grown to become a All-State Composers Showcase Concert
clude an “All You Need To Know About truly national organization, serving in all The Secondary General Music Division’s
Copyright” section and “Descriptions of fifty states composers and audiences of a opening offering to the 2010 All-State
Careers in the Music Business.” thrillingly broad range of new music. Conference will be the All-State Com-

posers Showcase Concert on Thursday • Strategies for Connecting Illinois ments, instrument repair, music learning
afternoon, January 27–at 3:00 p.m.–in Learning Standard Frameworks with materials, and music instruction, the
the Civic Center Theatre. I am sure you Music Lesson Planning–Overview MFLA provides an important service to
will enjoy the 2010 Guest Speaker and of the standards and examples of children who otherwise may not experi-
Co-Moderator, Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser. how to incorporate these standards ence the joy, benefits, and satisfaction of
Dr. Lautzenheiser is a well-known name in music area lesson planning with making music.
in the music education world as a teacher, audience participation. Lisa Gawlik,
clinician, author, composer, conductor, presenter. ( January 30 / 9:30 – 10:45 Find out more at www.musicforlifeal-
consultant, and, above all, a trusted a.m. / CC212-213) liance.com
friend to anyone interested in working
with young people in developing a desire Muriel Anderson and TIERRA Most importantly, all three guitarists
for excellence. NEGRA to Share Musical Gifts will be available for a special clinic at the
convention, and I encourage any music
Following Dr. Tim’s remarks you will be There are hundreds of school music pro- educator in Illinois that teaches guitar to
treated to wonderful performances of grams in Illinois that offer instruction in make it a priority to attend. I guarantee
new music composed by our very own guitar, and enrollments in these classes you will not be disappointed!
Illinois high school musicians. are expanding with the increased atten-
tion given to the instrument through IMEA Composition Contest Award
I am also pleased to announce some very popular video games such as Guitar Ceremony & Honors Recital
exciting and engaging SGM sessions for Hero and Rock Band. I am very excited
the 2010 All-State: that attendees to the 2010 All-State On Saturday morning of All-State we
Convention will have the opportunity to take time to honor the winners in all 10
• Guitar Workshop: Questions & experience and learn from the musician- categories of the Composition Contest.
Answers–A discussion and playing ship of Illinois native Muriel Anderson. The Awards Ceremony, which will also
demonstration with Muriel An- include a short recital featuring several
derson and Tierra Negra regarding Widely respected as one of the world’s of the winning compositions, will begin
guitar performance. ( January 28 / foremost fingerstyle guitarists and harp- at 9:30 a.m. at the Apollo Theater. The
12:45–2 p.m. / CC401) guitarists, Muriel Anderson is the first Apollo Theater is located at 311 Main
woman to have won the National Fin- Street, approximately 1½ blocks east
• Renaissance Music Alive! Explora- gerpicking Guitar Championship. She is from the Pere Marquette Hotel (toward
tions of ways that the arts of the host of the renowned “Muriel Anderson’s the river). I guarantee that–should you
Renaissance have inspired contem- ALL STAR GUITAR NIGHT®” and be able to block this event into your
porary musicians, artists, and dancers founder of the Music for Life Alliance busy conference schedule–you will not
in the 21st Century. Linda Aicher, charity. Muriel’s recording of “El Noi be disappointed. It is so exciting and re-
presenter. ( January 29 / 8-9:15 a.m. de la Mare” appears in Woody Allen’s warding to see these student composers
/ CC401) film “Vicky Cristina Barcelona,” and her recognized, and to share in that special
“Heartstrings” recording accompanied the moment with them.
• Guitar Class: Building Curriculum astronauts on the space shuttle Discovery.
and Enrollment–Overview of mate- I welcome your phone calls or emails
rials, equipment and performance by Her facility across the genres of folk, should I be able to be a resource to you
Addison Trail HS guitar ensemble. classical, jazz, bluegrass and international in any way, and I look forward to seeing
Jeff Kust and the Addison Trail HS music is revered by guitarists worldwide. you in Peoria!
guitar ensemble, presenters. ( January Her unique approach to the instrument
29 / 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. / CC401) virtually transforms the guitar into a Brayer Teague
lyrical choir, then a marching band, then Fine Arts Department Chairperson
• Teaching Composition 101–Out- a Japanese koto, then a Bluegrass band, Downers Grove North High School
line of a six-step process to intro- one minute launching into a Beatles tune 4436 Main Street
ducing composition into a curricular and the next, Chopin’s Minute Waltz. Downers Grove, IL 60515
program. Robin Giebelhausen, Touring in the USA and internationally P: 630.795.8081
presenter. ( January 29 / 12:30–1:45 year round, she continually amazes audi- F: 630.795.8090
p.m. / CC401) ences with her technique and endears bteague@csd99.org
them with her sense of humor.
• Community Drum Ensemble–A
performance-based percussion pro- The Music For Life Alliance created and
gram for advanced middle school maintains a national database of individu-
through high school students. als and organizations working to increase
Steve Campbell and Lindsay Rust, music education opportunities for young
presenters. ( January 29 / 5–6:15 p.m. people. Through formal recognition and
/ CC401) grants to organizations providing instru-

Music teacher education Division
Joseph Manfredo, Vice President
IMEA and MTE: A Sound Investment

This issue of the Illinois Music Educator ing alumni functions, and a host of other The first is entitled Teaching off the podium:
has a common theme of Music: A Sound responsibilities. However, your attendance and Reaching Diverse Student Populations
Investment. As I thought about possible participation at MTE events will provide you with Even More Diverse Music. His second
subjects to write about, it quickly became many unique and valuable experiences. session is a report on a research project on the
clear to me to slightly modify the prompt. impact on music education by the No Child
Instead of music as a sound investment, The sharing of information through con- Left Behind initiative.
I decided to write about two excellent ference presentations has been a regular
investments for members of the Music highlight. Every year our colleagues provide Tim is Professor of Music at Ohio State
Teacher Education division: 1. IMEA and insight on critical subjects related to our University where he teaches undergraduate
the All-State Conference, and 2. the MTE profession. At last year’s conference, we and graduate courses for the music education
Division’s events at the 2010 All-State learned of a unique senior research project division. His current research focuses on music
Conference. for music education students at Augustana, teacher education, musical development in
or how DePaul’s music education division adolescents, and arts policy in secondary
The IMEA organization and its annual bridges theory and practice through a creative schools. Dr. Gerber has long championed
state conference is not just for school music early field experience. In addition, our divi- the notion of music study for all students in
educators. It’s also not just for concerts by sion luncheon/meeting provides a relaxing middle and high schools. He is co-author
our all-state ensembles. Finally, it not just for environment for collegiality, as well as for of the high school text, Music! Its Role and
promotional and recruitment opportunities communicating information from regional Importance in Our Lives, published in 2006 in
for Illinois based colleges and universities. and national events such as the SMTE and its third edition by Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
The IMEA is THE music organization in MENC conferences. I hope everyone will be able to attend Tim’s
our state and the all-state conference is a sessions and also socialize with him during his
comprehensive event that cuts across every The MTE division will once again offer a full visit to our state conference.
music education related activity, organization slate of events throughout the conference. Our
and grade level. first session will be on Thursday afternoon Announcements
and feature Mary Lynn Doherty from NIU
I believe that the IMEA organization and the presenting a session on Mentoring Student Presiders for MTE sessions at the 2010
all-state conference is a SOUND INVEST- Teachers. Friday sessions will begin at 8:00 conference are needed. Due to the large
MENT for music teacher educators. Through a.m. and continue until 5:00 p.m.! Richard number of sessions, as well as in the spirit of
our attendance and active participation, we Cangro from WIU will begin the day with getting more people involved in our division’s
enhance the IMEA. I have presented at Standards-based Teaching for Early Career activities, I am seeking volunteers to serve as
several other state MEA conferences and Educators. Matt Temple (New Trier High presiders at MTE events. Please email me if
was surprised by the lack of attendance, vis- School) and Joe Manfredo (Illinois) will you are interested in serving as one.
ibility and involvement by their MTE’s. Our collaborate on a session about Student-
state conference provides all MTE’s a unique Centered Instructional Strategies. Later in A committee of music teacher educators is
leadership opportunity in which we can make the day, Janet Barrett from Northwestern will being formed to work on establishing links on
a contribution to school music education in make a presentation entitled Music Teacher the IMEA website to schools that have aligned
critical areas such as assessment, curriculum, Education Comes of Age. On Saturday, their curriculum with the Illinois Learning
instructional strategies and mentorship for David Snyder from Illinois State University is Standards, as well as providing examples of
new teachers. The conference also provides us presenting a session that is being co-sponsored standards-based instruction and assessment
valuable information, though a snap shot, of the by the MTE and ICMEA divisions, entitled across all grade levels and music education
status of music education in our state. Through How Preservice Teachers Perceive Their subjects. I am seeking volunteers to work on
the many performances, clinics and workshops, Own Teaching Ability. this project, which needs to be completed by
as well as industry offerings, we are able to stay September 2010. Please contact me if you are
connected to school music programs. Once again, the MTE Division and the interested in working on this special project.
Research Special Area will co-sponsor a
I also believe the Music Teacher Education guest speaker. Tim Gerber from Ohio State Best wishes and looking forward to seeing
(MTE) division of IMEA is another SOUND University will be this year’s guest presenter. you at the 2010 All-State Conference.
INVESTMENT for music teacher educators As probably most everyone remembers, Tim
throughout our state. It is difficult for us to was scheduled to speak at the 2009 conference. Joseph Manfredo
participate in MTE division events when we However, his trip was cancelled due to the ice School of Music
have multiple duties at the conference, includ- storm that hit Columbus, Ohio on Thursday 1114 W. Nevada Street
ing promoting our schools through working evening of last year’s conference. We’ve asked Urbana, IL 61801
at conference booths, making presentations Tim to come back and make two presenta- 217.244.7432
sponsored by other IMEA divisions, attend- tions on critical issues in music education. manfredo@illinois.edu

government relations
Cherilee Wadsworth Walker, Chairperson
Learning to Listen for a Lifetime
When teaching an appreciation class, I not universal, musicologists generally a certain amount of job security to those
usually break the silence of the first day agree that its presence and function in of us in the business.
by asking students to list all the places societies looks remarkably the same
they encounter music. The raising of all over the world: to communicate, What does concern me is the lack of
hands is quickly dispensed with as entertain, create an aesthetic experience, engagement, a kind of hearing without
voices begin calling out “Restaurants!” provoke a kinesthetic response, represent listening. The most popular instrument in
“Church!” “Working out!” “Radio and people or concepts, and integrate society America is not taught in any classroom,
television!” “Waiting on the phone, on through passing on traditions. As you refined through any lessons, or regu-
hold,” and soon the blackboard fills. Then know from your foundational studies, lated through any government testing or
I ask two more thoughtful questions: 1) these are not mutually exclusive and pedagogical standard. Rather, we simply
Is it possible to go for 24 hours in modern more than one function may be fulfilled push the on/off buttons of our numerous
American society without hearing any by the same piece of music at a given electronic devices unthinkingly, seldom
music? and 2) Is that continual exposure time. For example, a school’s “spirit song” considering whether we are feeding our
to music good or bad? is intended to both encourage greater ears, minds, and souls a balanced diet or
physical feats from its athletes and unite ingesting thousands of sound-calories
Research suggests that most humans the crowd across generational and social with limited value. Furthermore, much
learn to ignore things that become a boundaries; Beethoven’s “Pathetique” of what we hear is forced upon us as we
constant part of the environment, such piano sonata both communicates on an go about our daily lives, like secondhand
as tuning out the drone of fluorescent emotional level and makes us gasp at its smoke. If food must come packaged
lights, the whir of ventilation systems, beauty; and so forth. with a listing of its ingredients and
and so forth. So when considering their relative worth to promote intel-
music, I wonder if we are even aware So after keeping journals awhile, enter- ligent consumption, perhaps the most
that the upbeat, perky music of a ing when/where they heard music and important concept we can teach is how
fast food establishment encourages what its purpose was in that setting, to listen well . . . and when to unplug.
us to “bolt” our lunches? Or that the my students invariably conclude that
soothing sounds of an upscale clothing our society primarily uses music for Cherilee Wadsworth Walker, PhD
store lull us into spending hundreds of entertainment and communication. And Associate Professor of Music
dollars on a suit? Does music influence the notion of utilizing music for enter- One College Drive
other choices? tainment and communication does not East Peoria, IL 61635-0001
disturb me unduly: music’s constancy in Phone: 309.694.5548
Although the sounds of music itself are modern life–at the very least–represents Email: cwadsworthwalker@icc.edu

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Mentoring
Richard Cangro, Chairperson
Mentoring: A Sound Investment

for the Future of Quality Music Education
Mentoring . . . not just a job, but an Cut to the Chase frustration, depression, and attrition”
adventure! This is my first article and my (Benson, 2008). Concern for students in
first year of service in IMEA. I am very Conway and Garlock (2002) chronicle schools should be coupled with concern
happy to be starting my involvement in some of the difficulties and realities of for the educators who help these students
IMEA as the chair for Mentoring. In first year music educators. fulfill their potential to achieve in music.
the issues to come, I hope to provide John Dewey believed that the school is
mentoring resources for all teachers–new How am I ever going to extend this a a microcosm of the larger community.
and not-so-new, mentors and mentees. whole year? I am SO tired after just Many believe this only applies to the
Mentoring happens on many levels. seven days. (journal entry, September students in that school. If we broaden
Learning the ropes and learning how to 12, 1999; p.18) our thinking, it is reasonable to suggest
teach someone the ropes are two areas that teachers are also members of the
that require attention and study. We are Its [sic] only been six weeks. I need to community, modeling ways in which to
all in this profession together. Let’s help relax in class, or I’m not going to make it contribute to the larger society. Collabo-
those teachers that are just forging their to Christmas. The thought of going back rating with others, helping each other,
way for the first time be successful. We tomorrow turns my stomach. I don’t hate and supporting our peers are hallmark
were all new teachers once. it, and I don’t feel miserable, I am just tendencies in a caring community. If
completely overwhelmed at the thought schools are to purport developing con-
My Background of doing this long term. (journal entry, tributing members of society, modeling
October 7, 1999; p. 18) that premise is paramount in all levels
I moved to Illinois in the summer of and areas with all members of that com-
2008 and joined the faculty at Western Multiple times today I went to veteran munity, including faculty.
Illinois University. I teach graduate and teachers for advice on how to deal with
undergraduate courses in music educa- students in their classes. Every time In All I Ever Really Needed to Know I
tion, direct the new Community Music I got the “I don’t know, do what you Learned in Kindergarten Robert Fulghum
School, conduct the youth string orches- think is best” speech. I told them that describes several characteristics that
tra and advise the CMENC and ASTA was the problem. As a first-year teacher are recommended strategies to live by.
student chapters. Formerly, I was a band I don’t know what is best, and I feel Mentors and mentees should pay heed
and orchestra director in Connecticut for pretty much clueless. (journal entry, to the following two contributions by
15 years as well as a presenter for music March 1, 2000; p. 22) Fulghum:
departments and conferences. I come to
IMEA after a decade working with the These journal entries cut to the chase • Share everything
Connecticut Board of Education as a regarding issues with beginning music
portfolio assessor for beginning teach- educators: mentoring is not only a cry • When you go out in the world,
ers and as the chair for the Professional from new teachers, it is an absolute watch out for traffic, hold hands and
Affairs Commission of Connecticut necessity for the transition from pre- stick together.
Music Educators Association overseeing service teacher to in-service teacher.
profession development, journal, affiliate In her Masters thesis, Benson (2008) Of course, the advice to “Take a nap
organizations, and in-service confer- discusses various strategies of mentoring every afternoon” wouldn’t hurt either! In
ences. As a public school music director, new teachers both in general education closing, here is an activity for you to do
I have had many student teachers whom and specifically in music education. The right now. Hear in your head the follow-
I mentored and now work in assorted researcher notes that “it is imperative ing lyrics and see if the melody comes to
states. The great part is that many still novice teachers be exposed to beneficial, mind. I think it will. Your mission–find
keep in contact with me. I am proud to effective mentoring opportunities to someone who may need your help. They
call them my colleagues! combat the ever-looming dangers of may be hiding it, but asking someone

who is new to the profession may be
the beginning of a fabulous symbiotic
relationship that, in the end, will be what
is best for our students–effective educa-
tors who take the time to model a caring Illinois Music Educators Association
community. You’ll be glad you asked! FUTURE MUSIC EDUCATORS SEMINAR
Cue music . . .
Help, I need somebody,

Devoting time, talent and emotional energy to achieve something is the
Help, not just anybody,
Help, you know I need someone, help. definition of investment. The Future Music Educators Seminar is IMEA’s
way of investing in the future of music. Music teachers from across Illinois
When I was younger, so much younger nominate the most promising students who show the best potential to
than today,
pursue a career in music education. These students then collaborate with
I never needed anybody’s help in any
way. other highly motivated students to learn more about the profession and
But now these days are gone, I’m not so begin networking with new friends from across the state. These students
self assured, are the future of music education. And this year’s conference theme, Mu-
Now I find I’ve changed my mind and
sic: A Sound Investment, is the perfect way to describe the efforts of the
opened up the doors.
FMES program.
Lyrics by Lennon and McCartney
Forty-five students will travel to Peoria to participate in FMES this com-
Some Helpful Links
ing January. The students will invest their time to achieve greater under-
(Open this article in our digital edition
for easier navigation of web links) standing of the music education profession. Guest speakers Dr. Tim Lau-
tzenheiser and Dr. Barbara Geer will share their time and talent with the
The following links are great resources FMES students. Their experience and passion in the field will both inspire
from different organizations that provide
and inform the students about the wide-variety of experiences that await
valuable information for new teachers.
them. Current collegiate MENC members will share their experiences
http://www.menc.org/careers/view/ about what life is like as a music education major. New teachers will speak
career-center-music-education to the students about the realities and joys of teaching in the first few years.
FMES students will also learn from attending All-State rehearsals, perfor-
http://www.wmea.com/mentoring/
index.html mances and clinic sessions. Overall, the Seminar includes a variety of expe-
riences in and in-depth discussions about the field of music education.
http://www.middleweb.com/mentoring.
html
We look forward to investing our time working with another outstand-
http://www.ksmea.org/mentoring/ ing class of FMES students. As evidenced by last year, there are many
handbook/?id=home incredible students who want to invest their time learning more about the
profession, and we look forward to helping students find their path.
References
Benson, M. (2008) Effective Mentoring for New
Music Teachers in UPDATE: Applications of Re- See you in Peoria!
search in Music Education, 26(2), 42-49, spring/
summer.
Conway, C., & Garlock, M. (2002). The first year Jonathan and Lori Lauff
teaching K–3 general music: A case study of Mandi.
Contributions to Music Education, 29(2), 9–28. Future Music Educator Seminar Coordinators
Division of Teacher Education and Licensure
(2000) Guidelines for Mentor Teacher Programs
[Brochure] Richmond, VA: Author.

Fulghum, R. (2004) All I Really Need to Know I
Learned in Kindergarten rev. NY, NY: Ballantine
Books.

advocacy
Bill Jastrow, Chairperson
Marching Band:
Putting Our Best Foot Forward or Stepping On Our Own Feet?
What Message are We Advocating?
ACT/ISAT SCORES:
There is one day in every school year that I wish I could avoid. The day occurs in mid-to-late fall. It is never predictable and
it is always an unsettling surprise. Typically, a few warning signs appear during September faculty meetings or sporadically
on radio and television news broadcasts. Nevertheless, the Dreaded Day always unfolds right in front of me as I open the
morning newspaper to discover the front-page Complete Ranking of Schools headline.
Anyone just scanning one of these annual test score reports, and most everybody does, including students, follows a similar
information gathering psychology. What is the ranking of our school? – Which schools placed in the top 20? - Where did
our neighbor area schools rank? - Who is on the bottom of the list?
On D-Day everything about your school, your students, your colleagues, your community, and your skills and credibility as a
professional educator can be instantly celebrated or challenged on the basis of a single number. (Don’t believe me? Talk with
a realtor.) Many years ago I arrived at school on D-Day to discover that the receptionist was now answering the telephone
with the greeting “Where Excellence Is a Tradition!” We had cracked the Top 10 for the first time. Was that a tradition? I
could not help but be amused at the prospect of what might be said the following year should our test scores drop by a tenth
of a percent – “Where Mediocrity Is Commonplace?”
I feel very fortunate to have never had to come to school on D-Day to work with students, or to talk with parents who just
read that their school was ranked in the bottom 50 percentile, or 20 percentile, or 10 percentile for the 2nd, 5th, or 10th
consecutive year. Is there anything else we could do to demoralize the children or to negate whatever progress and initiatives
had been made in that school over the previous year?
At the moment, my school is surfing a wave of success as a result of several national awards, state athletic championships, and
prestigious invitations for student groups and faculty members. However, my school, by NCLB standards, is a failing school
and a prominent headline in the paper has dramatically announced that to the entire community for several years: LOCAL
HIGH SCHOOL FAILS TO MEET NATIONAL STANDARDS.
No doubt there are members of my community – parents, business leaders, senior citizens - who are questioning what is
going on in that school? I have no problem sharing student achievement information with our community. I only wish the
“reporting source” would utilize a more informative perspective when publically headlining that information, test scores in
particular. What significant problems are some schools facing that other schools are not? What steps have been taken to
directly improve instruction and learning? Which schools have made significant progress towards meeting or exceeding state
standards? In comparison to simply listing an entire school as second, twenty-second, or second to last out of 240 schools in
6 counties, that is a significantly different and certainly more comprehensive message on student achievement.
With the exception of salaries, the D-Day rankings rarely address differences between schools. Little is ever mentioned about
scheduling, textbooks, instructional facilities and equipment, private tutoring programs, school-sponsored AP and test prep
classes, summer school courses, professional development workshops, etc., etc., etc. School report cards do provide an oppor-
tunity for each school or district to put things in a better perspective. Unfortunately, the only people that usually read school
report cards are parents. Everyone else, within and outside of the community, is generally left with just a score ranking. Not
surprisingly, even administrators from schools with high marks are quick to paint a broader, more “authentic” picture of their
students and the education process whenever questioned about a school’s test score success.
When the goal is excellence rather than victory, it seems silly to spend time figuring out who’s doing better than whom. In
fact, we may be inclined not only to stop comparing standardized test scores, but also to rethink the whole rationale for giv-

ing such tests in the first place. The only reason for assessment to be standardized is to facilitate ranking. If we simply want
to know how well a student is learning, or how well a teacher is teaching, there are many rich, authentic, classroom-based
forms of assessment that can give us a meaningful answer. Only if your primary concern is to know who’s beating who do
you need to give some form of mass-produced tests under the same conditions.
The Homework Myth

Alfie Kohn
M&M/GE SCORES:
It is ironic that the fall is also the time of year when thousands of parents statewide receive instrumental music “test” scores
via marching band festivals, in some communities on a weekly basis. “With a score of 80.00, but receiving no recognition for a
quality, standards-based performance, the Smallville High School Marching Band. With a score of 80.05, and receiving a large trophy
and accolades in the local newspaper, the Not-Quite-So-Smallville High School Marching Band.”
Fortunately, the days of announcing marching band scores from the press box have generally been discontinued, at least in
Illinois. Unfortunately, press box announcements have been replaced by complete, categorized, on-line “test results,” acces-
sible to not only the participating music educators, but to students, parents, administrators, school board members, and the
newspapers. Not so long ago, I worked together with my Glenbard colleagues to promote the activities and achievements of
all four high school bands. That “professional understanding” was in the best interest of all of us and our students. We “man-
aged” the information and could minimize the tendency of the press, parents, and students to celebrate the “victory” of one
band over another with the same mentality commonly displayed at a Friday night football game.
For the sake of discussion, let us compare four “imaginary” Class AA high school marching bands. School A Band is a cur-
ricular band of 75 members that only rehearses as a full band one evening per week, given the stadium field is available. All
other rehearsals take place during the school day. As a result of district staffing guidelines, there is one music educator who
serves as drill writer, arranger, music director, drum line coach, and color guard choreographer/instructor. Limited supply and
capital outlay funds are available for the purchase of music, field supplies, drum heads and mallets, etc, but these funds must
also support the concert band, jazz, and chamber music programs. In only her fourth year of teaching, the director is pursuing
a master’s degree through summer course work. Consequently, this marching band starts rehearsals in mid-August.
School B Band is a co-curricular all-inclusive ensemble of 180 members that rehearses several hours a day after school. The
marching band staff includes 2 certified music educators, a non-certified percussion specialist, and a color guard choreog-
rapher/instructor. The marching band is a fee based program that provides adequate funds with which to purchase some
marching band equipment, fabric for multiple flags, etc. The band uses stock music arrangements and the directors write the
drill. As a result of a summer community band tradition which involves the directors and many students, this marching band
starts rehearsal in early August.
School C Band is a co-curricular ensemble of 160 members. The marching band staff includes 8 certified music educators,
and a color guard choreographer/instructor. The marching band is a fee based program that provides ample funds to com-
mission custom music arrangements and drill in addition to the purchase of marching band instruments and equipment, pit
percussion instruments and mallets, and color guard supplies. An active summer jazz, percussion ensemble, and concert band
programs dictate that this marching band begin rehearsals in early August. The pre-season schedule includes several full-day
sessions at an off-campus location.
School D Band is a curricular band of 120 members, including 12 alternates, that rehearses both during the regular school
day, and a minimum of two nights per week. In addition, rehearsals for various sections, as well as the full band, are held
weekly through the summer. The marching band staff includes 3 certified music educators, and 3 special caption instruc-
tors. In addition to participation fees, marching band members and parents, sponsor several fund raising activities in order
to purchase brass sousaphones, field amplification equipment, multiple performance uniforms, and visual effects equipment.
The additional funding also provides stipends for state and national clinicians, as well as travel expenses which allow the band
perform for adjudication most every weekend. All color guard and drum line musicians have the opportunity to participate
in school sponsored winter season programs and competitions.
Coincidentally, all four bands perform at the same “imaginary” marching band festival. Before the buses leave the parking lot,
the festival website posts for public viewing the rankings for the thirteen Class AA bands:
School A Band • 12th Place

School B Band • 10th Place
School C Band • 5th Place
School D Band • 2nd Place

At the awards ceremony, the bands placing 1st, 2nd and 3rd receive a well-deserved recognition and a trophy commemorat-
ing an outstanding musical and visual performance. One might even say a performance that “Exceeds Standards.” Regretta-
bly, there is no public recognition during the closing ceremony or acknowledgement on-line indicating that the performance
scores for Community A & B Bands could by the festival or national criteria be described as “Meeting Standards,” or that
the performance of Community C Band “Exceeds Standards.”
Nothing is mentioned about Band A more than doubling its membership within the past couple of years. Nothing is posted
on-line indicating the annual yearly progress of Band B from “Below Standards” to “Meets Standards.” Nothing appears in
the newspapers congratulating the 4th through 11th Place bands, 8 different music programs, which all met or exceeded
standards in the music and maneuvering captions. The majority of the “audience” is unaware of the different resources, fund-
ing, or rehearsal time available to each program. All that anyone just scanning the “test score” report will notice is the fact
that the 1st Place Band beat the last place band by 50 plus “test score” points.
At this point you may be thinking this article is an argument in opposition to competitive marching bands, or for that
matter, music ensemble competition of any kind. IT IS NOT! My intent is simply to pose questions and stimulate discus-
sion amongst my colleagues in music education. 1) How does the public posting of marching band scores differ from the D-
Day list of school test scores? 2) What message is our profession advocating when we award all of those trophies without any
public acknowledgement of the other bands in a festival that met or exceeded the performance standards that in some form
we all share for a high school marching band? And, remember the administrator with the great test scores who is quick to
balance that isolated data with a broader picture of the school? 3) Following that example, what information are we providing
to our marching band audiences concerning our standards of performance and/or the at times extremely challenging factors
impacting the music education of students at schools throughout Illinois? I dare say the message being heard in the bleachers
and scrutinized on the festival websites is not very different from that of the front page Complete Ranking of Schools head-
line. This band beat that band. These couple of bands won and all of those bands lost. What is going on in those schools?
Recently a half-page article on high school marching bands appeared in a major suburban newspaper. The article was com-
piled from interviews with music educators, an adjudicator, and a representative from a national marching band competition
festival. It highlighted the achievements of several “consistently at the top of the rankings,” “perennial powerhouse” bands.
“Successful marching bands are spending a lot of money on staffs and instruments. That’s the style they want so they’re
spending a lot of money on drill, a lot of money on color guard, and a lot of money on front percussion section.”
Those are true statements. (Grand Pause!) Is that really a message the music education community wants to advocate con-
cerning the value of secondary music education and the priorities of a “successful” instrumental music program? In that
context does “successful” mean meeting standards, exceeding standards, or does it simply mean winning? Based on current
practice, it may appear to many that only 12-15 “consistently at the top of the rankings” marching bands in the state provide
a quality music education experience for students? Band directors may understand why that is not a true statement, but I am
certain that the majority of school administrators, school board members, parents, and community members do not.
The theme for the 2010 All-State Conference is “Music: A Sound Investment.” Without question, a quality marching band
is a very sound investment in a school music program and the community it serves. But maybe we should collectively invest
a little more in the comprehensive music education of all Illinois students. Maybe we need to collectively invest a little more
in support of each other and music education as a whole within our state.
For example, can we establish a protocol for keeping the “assessment results” within the hands of the individual music edu-
cators so that it can be communicated to their students, parents administrators, and local news sources in a professional,
philosophically-grounded manner at an appropriate time? Can we implement a format similar to IHSA Organization Con-
test through which recognition can be given to multiple marching bands (jazz ensembles, show choirs, chamber orchestras)
for meeting or exceeding agreed upon standards for performance while at the same time maintaining the current placement
awards for exceptional performance in various captions and classes? Collectively, can we foster a festival environment that
both encourages participation in a public performance and assessment venue by all schools, and sends a loud and clear mes-
sage about the fundamentals of a 1st Class music education to anyone listening, watching, reading, or just scanning? To
paraphrase Alfie Kohn, when the goal is statewide excellence in every music classroom rather than victory, it seems silly to
spend time spotlighting who’s doing better than whom.

illinois collegiate music educators
Cindy Tovar, Chairperson
From our position as other talk about our personal experi- 2010 All–State Conference
students creating ences. As the week went on we started
a supportive com- inviting students from other chapters First Year Teacher’s Panel
munity, well educated to our discussion group, adding an even What to Expect in Student Teaching
in the many benefits greater interest and curiosity about their and Your First Job
of music education, school and point of view. We engaged Dr. Pamela Stover
is one of the most each other in conversation about some- 12:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
rewarding tasks for thing we were all very passionate about, CC 202
Roy Andrew Freemen a music teacher. To each of us having a different take on the
ICMEA understand what material, but all very much enjoying our Key Note Speaker
State President building a community time together. We left the convention Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
means, we must actively participate in with great enthusiasm, with new con- Friday, January 29th
our own musical community. Confer- tacts, new friends, and anticipating the 8:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m.
ences and workshops provide an amazing day we would graduate from being colle- CC 403/404
opportunity to get out there and meet giate members and attend as professional
your colleagues, and to learn what our members of the Association. Sustaining the Passion
community is dedicated to and working Dr. Charles T. Menghini
for. I look forward to coming together We have some exciting sessions lined- With Special Guest: Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
soon as a community and celebrating the up for the upcoming IMEA Confer- Friday, January 29th
best of music education with you all in ence in Peoria. We hope your chapter 9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
January and February of 2010. will join us, create your own memories, CC 210/211
and share the experience with other
Roy Andrew Freeman chapters in attendance. We also hope How Pre-service Teachers Perceive
ICMEA State President to see everyone on February 27, 2010 Their Own Teaching Ability
VanderCook College of Music for the ICMEA Convention held at Dr. David Snyder
Chicago, IL 60616 VanderCook College of Music. Saturday, January 30th
E: rfreeman@vandercook.edu 8:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m.
Cindy Tovar CC 401
Some of my most memorable college ICMEA State Advisor
learning experiences have happened VanderCook College of Music ICMEA General Session/Business Meeting
outside of the classroom. As a colle- 3140 S. Federal Keynote Speaker: Dr. Charles T. Menghini
giate member of ICMEA/MENC, we Chicago, IL 60616 Saturday, January 30th
were encouraged and took advantage of E: ctovar@vandercook.edu 9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.
traveling to different music education P: (312) 225-6288 x235 CC 401
conventions. We would meet as a group
in the morning and split up, taking in
as many clinics, rehearsals, and per- ICMEA STATE CONFERENCE
formances as the day would allow. We Open to all ICMEA chapter members and interested music educators
would then meet up again in the evening Saturday, February 27th, 2010
to discuss our experiences. Being able to 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
break down in our own words all the in-
formation given to us, relating our own VanderCook College of Music
experiences, and creating a welcoming 3140 S. Federal Street
environment to freely speak our mind, Chicago, IL 60616
was where the real learning took place Contacts:
Because we were all in a similar situa- Cindy Tovar: ctovar@vandercook.edu
tion, aspiring to be music educators, we Roy Freeman: rfreeman@vandercook.edu
gained so much from listening to each

Multicultural education
Mary Theresa Reed, Chairperson

Recently I received a letter inviting me student of mine that came from a family time running rehearsals and conducting
to the concert of a wonderful new choral that did not have a lot of money. They concerts. I even started to teach music
group in the Chicago-land area. It was were all very intelligent and hardwork- notation. What does she think when she
the second invitation that I had received ing people, just not well off. There were sees what I am doing now? My mentor,
regarding this group and I wondered why a couple of old banged up brass instru- Dr. Phillip Carey, though no longer with
people were making such a big deal over ments in my storage closet at school us, I wonder if he knows that all that he
them. We have a lot of wonderful choral and the mom noticed the French horn invested in me has paid off a thousand
groups in the area, so it would take a lot on the floor. It was pretty beat up. She times over. The encouragement along
for me to be wowed by a new group. I asked me what was going to happen to with the skills and techniques that he
kept reading the letter and got to the it. I told her we were going to see if it taught were sound investments for sure.
part where the author noted that one of could be repaired or used for parts. She What we do as music educators is far
my former students was singing in this asked me if she could take it for her beyond a sound investment. The more
new group. This was not just any former daughter. Her husband was a brass player we encourage, inspire and support our
student. This was one of my favorite and could probably get it working. They students through music the better. Our
students (I know, we are not supposed to could not afford a new one, but maybe student populations are so diverse. The
have favorites, but I must confess, I have this one could get her started. I gave it stories above are just examples from my
a lot of them.) from my days of teaching to her. During the fall of her third grade life on how the small investments in our
elementary school 20 years ago. That was year, my student came in and played it for students can later pay off in ways much
all the “wow” I needed. Somehow, all of music class. Again, “Wow!” The family greater than we can imagine. Every music
those long days teaching in the dark au- moved to Colorado a few years later. She teacher has similar stories and moments
ditorium seemed to still pay off in a very played with the Denver Symphony after in teaching that touch lives. So keep en-
positive way. winning a competition and went on to couraging and teaching and caring. We
major as a french horn player. make an even greater investment when
A second story involves me walking into we make an effort to include the music
a well-known Chicago Jazz Club at 1:00 One more story! Facebook has allowed of various cultures in our teaching. If we
a.m. on a summer morning and there on me to reconnect with a lot of people that are inclusive of varying cultures now, our
stage was another one of my wonderful I have out of touch with for many years. students will be more open to people with
former students playing a trumpet solo One of them is a former high school differences. The impact could be world-
with his band. Then there was the time teacher. She was the teacher sponsor for wide. Talk about a sound investment!
I was at Borders in the heart of down- my high school choir. Her latest message
town Chicago (State and Randolph) invited me to a concert that she was sing- Mary Theresa Reed
and upstairs was the display of that same ing in. I look at the successes of my for- Director of Choirs
trumpet players first CD and downstairs mer students, and wonder does she think Evanston Township High School
in the store’s display window was another of me as one of her successes. The time 1600 Dodge Avenue
former student’s first CD. I’m not claim- she invested in me and the other students Evanston, IL 60204
ing any credit for their success, but I can by sponsoring the choir may seem small 847.424.7857–Office
claim to be pretty darned proud. but was so important. Otherwise, we reedm@eths.k12.il.us
would not have had a choir in my very
Another story! There was a second grade small high school. It is where I first spent

OPENING NIGHT CONCERT
Tierra Negra with Muriel Anderson

Pre-Conference
Opening Night Concert
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Peoria Civic Center Theater
8:00 p.m.
Open to the public
January 27, 2010 8:00 P.M.

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“IT’S OPENING NIGHT” CONCERT–WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2010
TIERRA NEGRA, Germany’s most successful guitar duo belongs
to the protagonists of Flamenco Nuevo worldwide. Since their
discovery in 1997 in Montréal, Canada, and the record contract
that followed, they have produced a total of eight CDs. Their
compositions are featured on countless international guitar com-
pilations. Numerous concert tours brought them all over Europe,
Canada and the US. Even HOLLYWOOD used their music for
the movie “THE PERFUME”. Without losing the thread to the
Rumba-Flamenco tradition of the Camargue and Spain, TIERRA
NEGRA creates a unique combination of folklore, lounge and
pop elements in their music. TIERRA NEGRA always manage
to project their own enthusiasm for Flamenco Nuevo straight
to their audiences, leaving them in a state of amazement and
fascination by the end of every concert.
In addition to being topnotch players, Raughi and Leo are into

the craft of instrument designing. In conjunction with a top
luthier in Spain they are producing a line of guitars that bear
their own brand name, Tierra Negra. These are high-end,
professional quality flamenco guitars.
Muriel Anderson’s audiences experience a world of mu-

sic in each concert–international, folk, classical, jazz, Beatles,
bluegrass, and perhaps a Sousa march, played nylon string,
steel string and harp guitar. Muriel was the first woman to win
the National Fingerpicking Guitar Championship and was also
awarded a bronze level for classical in the 2009 Acoustic Guitar
Magazine’s Players Choice poll. She has been composing since
the age of six and has published works for guitar and orchestra,
voice, and solo guitar. Muriel has published several instructional
books and videos and tours extensively. She is also the founder
and director of Music for Life Alliance charity, and is the host of
Muriel Anderson’s All STAR GUITAR NIGHT.
PRESENTING SPECIAL KEYNOTE SPEAKERS FOR ALL-STATE 2010

Barbara L. Geer, MENC President for 2008-2010, is a music consultant in the Winston-
Salem/Forsyth County (North Carolina) School System. She has taught elementary, middle
and high school vocal, instrumental, and general music. In addition to her instructional du-
ties, she has served as a supervisor of the secondary band, choral and orchestra programs
and provided extensive mentorship for collegiates and new teachers.
She received the BME degree from St. Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg (North
Carolina) and the MM degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She has a
distinguished record of state and national leadership experience having served as president
of both the Southern Division of MENC, and the North Carolina Music Educators Association.
During her term on the MENC National Executive Board, she served as a member of the
Finance Committee, National Executive Committee, National Convention Task Force, Vision
20/20 Seminar, and planning committees for national conferences in Washington, Nashville
and Minneapolis. She is currently a member of the Lowell Mason Fellows Selection Commit-
tee and the National Anthem Project Committee. Additionally, she chairs the North Carolina
In-Service Conference and district vocal and large choral festivals.
Tim Lautzenheiser is a well-known name in the music education world as a teacher,

clinician, author, composer, conductor, consultant, and, above all, a trusted friend to anyone
interested in working with young people in developing a desire for excellence. His career
involves ten years of successful college band directing at Northern Michigan University, the
University of Missouri, and New Mexico State University. During this time Tim developed highly
acclaimed groups in all areas of the instrumental and vocal field.
Following three years in the music industry, he created Attitude Concepts, Inc., an organization
designed to manage the many requests for workshops, seminars, and convention speaking
engagements focusing on the area of positive attitude and effective leadership training. He
presently holds the Earl Dunn Distinguished Lecturer position at Ball State University. Tim also
is the Executive Director of Education for Conn-Selmer, Inc.
His books, produced by G.I.A. Publications, The Art of Successful Teaching, The Joy of In-
spired Teaching, and Everyday Wisdom are bestsellers in the educational world. He is also
co-author of Hal Leonard’s popular band method, Essential Elements.
PROUDLY ANNOUNCING OUR ALL-STATE CONDUCTORS (SEE INSIDE)

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All-State Jazz Band
Brian J. Logan assumed the Director of Bands position at Wheeling High School in 1990. His
responsibilities include directing the Wind Symphony, Symphony Band, Jazz Band I, Marching Band,
and Pep Band. Mr. Logan is also the Fine and Performing Arts Coordinator at Wheeling High School.
Prior to his appointment in Wheeling, Mr. Logan directed bands at Holmes Middle School, Wheeling,
IL, and Gemini Jr. High School, Niles, IL.
Ensembles under Mr. Logan’s direction have performed at the Mid-West International Band
and Orchestra Clinic, the Bands of America National Concert Band Festival (2007 and 1997),
the University of Illinois SuperState Concert Band Festival (eleven times), and the International
Association of Jazz Educators Conference (1997). Mr. Logan received a Bachelor’s degree
in Music Education from VanderCook College of Music (1983), and a Master’s in Educational
Administration from Northeastern Illinois University (1989). He is a member of IMEA, MENC,
ASBDA, NBA, and JEN.
Honors Jazz Vocal Ensemble

KIRK MARCY is a 1983 Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of Northern Colorado
where he received a Bachelor of Music Education degree. Kirk brought honors to himself and
his programs at Lake Washington High School with the 1985 DownBeat Magazine award
of “Best High School Vocal Jazz Ensemble in the U.S. and Canada.” In 1987, he joined
the prestigious Four Freshmen, and performed with the Count Basie Orchestra, the Glenn
Miller Orchestra and the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra with Buddy Morrow. In 1988, Kirk Marcy
returned to the Pacific Northwest to become the Director of Soundsation, the internationally
acclaimed vocal jazz ensemble at Edmonds Community College. Soundsation was honored
by downBeat Magazine as one of its “Outstanding College Performing Groups” for 2001.
Soundsation has the distinction of being the only choral group to ever be invited to sing
with the Count Basie Orchestra. A passionate conductor of all styles of choral music, Kirk
directs the Edmonds Community College Symphonic Choir, a choral ensemble dedicated to
the beauty of singing great literature.
Honors Combo
Saxophonist John Wojciechowski, of whom the Chicago Tribune’s Howard Reich
wrote: “. . . technically accomplished, musically profound and harmonically daring” is
originally from Detroit and has spent most of the last decade performing and teaching in
Chicago. In addition to leading his own groups, some of the groups he has performed or re-
corded with include The Chicago Jazz Orchestra, The Chicago Jazz Ensemble, The Woody
Herman Orchestra, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Detroit Symphony Orchesta,
Clark Terry, Jeff Campbell, John Hollenbeck, Charlie Haden, and Kurt Elling. John was also
a finalist in the 1996 Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition. Besides being an
active performer, John (a National Board Certified Teacher), is also a jazz educator noted
for his versatility, creativity and enthusiasm. He has taught at the public school as well as
university levels and has appeared all over the country as a guest artist and clinician. He is
currently on the music faculty at St. Charles North High School in St. Charles, Illinois where
he teaches Jazz Bands and Music Theory.
Honors Jazz Band

David D. Sporny is a performer, educator, clinician, conductor, composer and arranger. He
is recently retired from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst where he was Professor of
Trombone, conducted the Chapel Jazz Ensemble, Trombone Choir and performed with the Faculty
Brass Quintet. After earning his Bachelors and Masters degrees from the University of Illinois, he
became the Low Brass Instructor at the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan. During his 16 years
at Interlochen he founded the Jazz Studies programs at the Academy and at the National Music
Camp. He led the Dave Sporny Big Band and the Interlochen Jazz Quintet while being active as a
performer throughout the Midwest.
Since coming to the University in 1982, he has been a frequent recitalist, clinician and freelance
trombonist in New England. Equally comfortable in both classical and jazz traditions, Sporny
has appeared in concert halls throughout the world including Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center,
Kennedy Canter, Tanglewood and Ravinia.
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All-State Orchestra
Jack Ranney accepted a position at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, in 1980,
where he served as the coordinator of string programs for the School of Music, Office of Continuing
Education and Public Service in Music. At the University, he taught undergraduate conducting, string
classes, and was the conductor of the Illini Symphony. During his tenure with the symphony, the string
size of the string section increased to over 100 members. Because of this, a third campus orchestra,
known as the Illini Strings, was created. He continued to serve as conductor of the Philharmonia
Orchestra (formerly known as the Illini Symphony) until his retirement in August of 2005.
Ranney also serves as the conductor of the Parkland College Orchestra in Champaign, Illinois,
as well as, the conductor for the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra Young People’s Con-
certs. For his efforts with the Young People’s Concerts, he was presented the Illinois Council
of Orchestras Community Relations Award of the Year as Coordinator and Conductor of the
Kinderkonzerts and Young People’s Concerts for 2001-02.
All-State Chorus
Robert L. Sinclair has served VanderCook College of Music as Director of Choral
Activities since 2001. His educational background includes three years at Luther College
where he sang in the Nordic Choir under the direction of Weston Noble. After transferring
to Sam Houston State University, he completed his Bachelor of Arts completed a Ph. D. in
Curriculum and Instruction (Music Education) at the University of Missouri-Columbia where
he worked with Drs. David Rayl and Wendy Sims.
Dr. Sinclair has ten years of public school teaching experience and continues to work as an
active choral clinician and adjudicator for junior high and high school students from across
the nation and abroad including honor choirs in Japan and the Bahamas. Sinclair has pre-
sented sessions to the Music Educators Association in Texas, Illinois, and Ohio, the Illinois
Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), as well as the Southwestern
Division and Southern Division of ACDA.
All-State Band
Robert Sheldon (1954) has taught instrumental music in the Florida and Illinois public
schools, and has served on the faculty at Florida State University where he taught conducting
and instrumental music education classes, and directed the university bands. As Concert Band
Editor for Alfred Music Publishing, he maintains an active composition and conducting sched-
ule, and regularly accepts commissions for new works. Sheldon received the Bachelor of Music
in Music Education from the University of Miami and the Master of Fine Arts in Instrumental
Conducting from the University of Florida. An internationally recognized clinician, Sheldon has
conducted numerous Regional and All-State Honor Bands throughout the United States and
abroad, is Conductor of the Prairie Wind Ensemble in residence at Illinois Central College, and
teaches Composition at Bradley University. The American School Band Directors Association
has honored him with the Volkwein Award for composition and the Stanbury Award for teaching,
and the International Assembly of Phi Beta Mu honored him with the International Outstanding
Bandmaster Award.
Music: A Sound Investment | All-State Conductors 2010 63

Honors Band
David Gillingham earned Bachelor and Master Degrees in Instru-
mental Music Education from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and
the PhD in Music Theory/Composition from Michigan State University.
Dr. Gillingham has an international reputation for the works he has writ-
ten for band and percussion. Many of these works are now considered
standards in the repertoire. His commissioning schedule dates well
into the first decade of the 21st century. His numerous awards include
the 1981 DeMoulin Award for Concerto for Bass Trombone and Wind
Ensemble and the 1990 International Barlow Competition (Brigham
Young University) for Heroes, Lost and Fallen. Dr. Gillingham’s works
have been recorded by Klavier, Sony and Summit and Centaur. He is
a member of ASCAP and has been receiving the ASCAP Standard
Award for Composers of Concert Music since 1996.
honors Chorus
Jon Hurty is professor of music and director of choral activities at Augustana College in Rock
Island, Illinois where he directs the Augustana Choir, Chamber Singers, Handel Oratorio Society
and teaches choral conducting. He also directs the adult choir at St. Paul Lutheran Church in
Davenport, Iowa and is the artistic director and conductor of Quad City Choral Arts. Prior to his
work at Augustana, he was director of choral activities at Concordia University, Irvine, Califor-
nia. Active as a guest conductor and clinician throughout the United States, he has served in
this capacity for the American Choral Directors Association, the Association of Lutheran Church
Musicians and the Music Educators Association as well as many festivals, churches and high
schools. He has conducted his choirs and has guest conducted throughout the United States
as well as Sweden, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, Austria, Japan and Korea. He completed his
undergraduate degree in vocal performance at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas, his mas-
ter’s degree in choral conducting from California State University, Northridge, and his doctorate
in choral conducting and literature from the University of Illinois.
Honors Orchestra
An accomplished conductor, educator, clinician, lecturer, and performer, Dr. Jean Montès is
passionate about challenging and stimulating audiences and musicians alike. He is the Director
of Orchestral Studies and Coordinator of Strings at Loyola University in New Orleans, Louisiana
where he conducts orchestral ensembles and teaches conducting and string pedagogy courses
for music education majors. In addition to his responsibilities at Loyola University, Montès is the
Artistic Director of The Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras (GNOYO) where he conducts the
Symphony Orchestra which he lead in their Carnegie Hall debut.
Montès’ experience goes beyond the stage, as he is passionate about education and spent four
years in the Fox Valley Area School District (Wisconsin) teaching K-12 strings and conducting
multiple ensembles. He spends his summers teaching strings and directing ensembles at sum-
mer music festivals in the U.S. and at the Holy Trinity Music Camp in Haiti where he has been
the Assistant Director.
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MUSIC: A SOUND INVESTMENT Illinois Music Educators Association All-State Conference
January 27 - 30, 2010
Please Note: Times and Locations are Subject to Change
* * * WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27 * * *
7:00-7:45 p.m............................................................................. CC Theatre Lobby
Materials and Name Badges available for all those Pre-Registered for the Conference
SPECIAL “IT’S OPENING NIGHT” CONCERT

Facility Codes
8:00 p.m.
PEORIA CIVIC CENTER THEATRE
AT
Apollo Fine Arts Center
(311 Main Street)
CC
Peoria Civic Center
(201 SW Jefferson Street)
HICC
Holiday Inn City Centre
(500 Hamilton Boulevard)
PM
Hotel Pere Marquette
(501 Main Street)
WITH MURIEL ANDERSON RCC

Riverside Community Church
(207 NE Monroe)
Complimentary Tickets Provided for
All-State Participating Students and Chaperones UMC
via the Ticket Request Form in the All-State Information First United Methodist Church
(116 NE Perry)
Free for All Pre-Registered Conference Attendees
700 Main
Additional General Admission Tickets ($5.00) Methodist Church Annex
Available in Advance for All Those (700 Main Street)
Requesting Tickets via the Ticket Request Form
in this issue of the IME Journal or via the IMEA Website
CURFEW FOR ALL PARTICIPATING STUDENTS

12:00 midnight
* * * THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 * * *
Conference Registration
8:00 a.m–8:00 p.m.
Civic Center
“Terrazzo” Convention Lobby
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8:00 a.m.–8:30 a.m........................................................................... PM-Blackhawk
Band, Orchestra, Chorus and Jazz Division Vice Presidents and Wind,
Percussion, String, and Jazz Audition Chairpersons meet with State Office Staff
9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m.................................................................. Auditioners Meetings

Jazz..............................................................................PM-LaSalle
Strings..................................................................... HICC-Salon C
Winds and Percussion................................... PM-Marquette South
10:00 a.m.–12:00 noon....................................................................................... PM

AUDITIONS FOR ALL JAZZ BANDS
10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.........................................................................................HICC

AUDITIONS FOR ALL STRINGS
10:00 a.m.–2:30 PM.................................................................. PM UMC 700 Main

AUDITIONS FOR ALL WINDS and PERCUSSION
IMEA ALL-STATE CONFERENCE

OPENING GENERAL SESSION
10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Civic Center Grand Ballroom–400
CPDU Credit
Keynote Address
MUSIC: A SOUND INVESTMENT
Barbara Geer, MENC National President
Introductions and Presentation of Awards

Presiding: John Heath, IMEA State President,
Batavia High School, Batavia
10:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m........................................Chorus and Vocal Jazz Rehearsals

See Student Schedules for Details
All-State Focus Session

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m...................................................................... CC-403/404
MUSIC: A SOUND INVESTMENT

Barbara Geer, MENC National President
CPDU Credit
11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m..................................................................................... CC-209

FUTURE MUSIC EDUCATORS SEMINAR (FMES)
Session I - Introductions and Procedures (Lunch Provided)
Mentors: Jonathan and Lori Lauff, Naperville Schools, Naperville, IL
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Mike Bazan
Brett Dean
12:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m. (CPDU Credit)...............................................CC 135/136

BAND and JAZZ DIVISIONS–DOUBLE PERFORMANCE SESSION
Ensembles: Wredling Middle School Jazz Ensemble and Band, St. Charles, IL
Conductors: Michael Bazan and Brett Dean
12:34 p.m.–2:00 p.m. (CPDU Credit)..................................................... CC-212/213

MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION (MTE) DIVISION, ILLINOIS COLLEGIATE
MUSIC EDUCATORS (ICMEA) and MENTORING SPECIAL AREAS
Clinic: “First Year Teacher’s Panel: What to Expect in Student Teaching & Your First Job”
Moderator: Pamela Stover, IMEA Research Special Area Chair, Southern Illinois
University-Carbondale, Carbondale, IL
Pamela Stover
John Jost
12:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m. (CPDU Credit)................................................RCC Sanctuary

CHORUS DIVISION
Clinic/Demonstration: “The Art of Musical Expression: Contour, Stress and Silence”
Ensemble: Bradley University Chorale, Peoria, IL
Clinician/Conductor: John Jost
Deb Ziolkoski 12:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m. (CPDU Credit)..................................................... CC-221/222

JUNIOR HIGH/ELEMENTARY MUSIC (JEM) DIVISION
Clinic: “Interactive Listening Lessons Boys Love!”
Clinician: Deborah Lyn Ziolkoski, Surrey School District, British Columbia, Canada
Sponsor: Neil A. Kjos Music Co., San Diego, CA
12:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m. (CPDU Credit)............................................................ CC-202

RESEARCH SPECIAL AREA and BAND DIVISION
Clinic: “An Historical Overview of the Influences
on the Development of Wind Band Repertoire”
Clinician: Jeffrey Daeschler, University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign, IL
Jeffrey T. Daeschler
12:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m. (CPDU Credit) .................................................... CC-401
SECONDARY GENERAL MUSIC (SGM) DIVISION
Clinic/Demonstration: Guitar: Questions and Answers
Clinicians: Muriel Anderson and Tierra Negra
12:45 p.m.–2:00 p.m. (CPDU Credit)............................................................ CC-408

TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AREA
Clinic: “Getting Webby!”
Clinician: Brenda Muench, Iroquois West CUSD #10, Gilman, IL
1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.................................................................. PM-Marquette South

Brenda Muench All-State and Honors Band and Orchestra Percussion Sectional
and Part Assignment Meeting
1:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m..................................................................... Various Locations

All Jazz Band and Combo Rehearsals
See Student Schedules for Details
2:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m. (CPDU Credit).............................................................. CC-220

BAND, CHORUS, JAZZ and ORCHESTRA DIVISIONS
and TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AREA
Clinic: “You Want Me To Do What”
Scott Casagrande
Clinician: Scott Casagrande, John Hersey High School, Arlington Heights, IL
Ron Coulter
2:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m. (CPDU Credit)................................................ CC-135/136
BAND DIVISION–PERFORMANCE SESSION
Ensemble: SIU-C Percussion Ensemble,
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Carbondale, IL
Conductor: Ron Coulter
Jeff Wilson
2:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m. (CPDU Credit)................................................. RCC-Sanctuary

CHORUS DIVISION
Clinic/Demonstration: “The Choral Director as Voice Teacher:
Developing Singers in the Choral Setting”
Ensemble: Greenville College Chamber Singers, Greenville, IL
Clinician/Conductor: Jeffrey Wilson

Katrina Fitzpatrick
Scott Mertens
Sycamore High School Jazz Ensemble
2:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m. (CPDU Credit)................................................ CC-405/406

JAZZ DIVISION–DOUBLE PERFORMANCE SESSION
Ensemble: Morton Junior High School Jazz Band, Morton, IL

Conductor: Katrina Fitzpatrick
Ensemble: Sycamore High School Jazz Ensemble, Sycamore, IL

Conductor: Scott Mertens
Susan Brumfield
2:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m. (CPDU Credit)........................................................CC-210/211

JAZZ DIVISION (VOCAL)
Clinic: “Vocal Jazz Phobia and How to Cure It”
Clinician: Andrew Dahan, Addison Trail High School, Addison, IL
2:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m. (CPDU Credit) . ...................................... 700 Main-Auditorium

JUNIOR HIGH/ELEMENTARY MUSIC (JEM) and CHORUS DIVISIONS
Andrew Dahan
Clinic: “Creating Artistry with Quality Literature for Young Choirs”
Clinician: Susan Brumfield, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Sponsors: Hal Leonard Corporation and West Music

MENTORING SPECIAL AREA
Clinic: “Mentoring Student Teachers: An Informational Session”
Clinician: Mary Lynn Doherty, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Mary Lynn Doherty

2:15 p.m.–3:30 p.m. (CPDU Credit)....................................................... CC-212/213
ORCHESTRA DIVISION
Clinic: “Left Hand Flexibility: Breaking the D-Major Straight Jacket”
Clinician: Gabriel Villasurda, Ann Arbor, MI

Clinic: “Google Me!”
Clinician: Carol Broos, Sunset Ridge School, Northfield, IL
Gabriel Villasurda Carol Broos
2:30 p.m.–4:30 p.m....................................................................................HICC-901
CHORUS DIVISION DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE’S MEETING
Presiding: Richard Murphy, IMEA Chorus Division State Vice President,
University of Illinois High School, Champaign, IL
3:00 p.m.–3:40 p.m. (CPDU Credit)............................................CC-Theatre

ALL DIVISIONS and
ALL-STATE PARTICIPATING STUDENTS
OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC
Showcase Pre-Concert Event Tim Lautzenheiser

Featuring
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
Attitude Concepts for Today (ACT)
3:45 p.m.–5:00 p.m. (CPDU Credit)............................................CC-Theatre

ALL DIVISIONS and
ALL-STATE PARTICIPATING STUDENTS
Showcase Concert
Young Composers and Their Music
Brayer Teague
Presiding: Brayer Teague, IMEA Secondary General Music (SGM)
Division State Vice President, Downers Grove North High School
3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m....................................................................................... CC 203

ORCHESTRA DIVISION DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE’S MEETING
Presiding: Kendall Hastings, IMEA Orchestra Division State Vice President,
Cary, IL
3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m................................................................................. PM Bradley
JAZZ DIVISION–INSTRUMENTAL DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE’S MEETING
Presiding: John Currey, IMEA Jazz Division State Vice President, Champaign John Currey Cory Jones
Central High School, Champaign, IL
3:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m......................................................................PM Bradley/Peoria

JAZZ DIVISION–VOCAL JAZZ DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE’S MEETING
Presiding: Cory Jones, Vocal Jazz Ensemble State Chair, Rochelle Township
High School, Rochelle, IL
3:30 p.m.–3:45 p.m................................................................................ CC 221/222

DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE’S MEETING
Presiding: Jane Nelson, IMEA JEM Division State Vice President,
Carlyle Junior High School, Carlyle, IL Jane Nelson
3:45 p.m.–5:00 p.m.................................................................................. PM Illinois
BAND DIVISION DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE’S MEETING
Presiding: Deborah Shofner, IMEA Band Division State Vice President,
Kimball Middle School, Elgin, IL
5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.......................................................... CC Theatre Lobby

ALL CONFERENCE SING
GALA GRAND OPENING RECEPTION

MUSIC EDUCATION/INDUSTRY EXPO
Deborah Shofner
CIVIC CENTER EXHIBIT HALLS A, B, and C
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
Refreshments Compliments of IMEA
6:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m..................................................................... Various Locations

All Band and Orchestra Rehearsals
See Student Schedule for Details
7:15 p.m.–8:30 p.m. (CPDU Credit)........................................................CC 210/211

ADVOCACY SPECIAL AREA
Clinic: “Arts Alliance Illinois and Illinois Creates Present ‘Arts At The Core’”
Ra Joy Clinician: Ra Joy, Executive Director, Arts Alliance Illinois, Chicago, IL
Don Shupe
Libertyville High School Wind Ensemble
7:15 p.m.–8:30 p.m. (CPDU Credit)................................................. CC Theatre

BAND DIVISION–DOUBLE PERFORMANCE SESSION
Ensemble: McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band, Skokie, IL

Conductor: Chip De Stefano
Ensemble: Libertyville High School Wind Ensemble, Libertyville, IL

Conductor: Don Shupe
7:15 p.m.–8:30 p.m. (CPDU Credit).............................................................. CC 401

CHORUS and JUNIOR HIGH/ELEMENTARY MUSIC (JEM) DIVISIONS
Clinic: “Strategies for Successful Sight Reading”
Jeremy Little Clinician: Jeremy Little, Vernon Hills High School, Vernon Hills, IL
7:15 p.m.–8:45 p.m............................................................................ HICC Madison
Session II–Special Guest: Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, Attitude Concepts for Today (ACT)
Patrick Pearson
Anthony Svejda
7:15 p.m.–8:30 p.m. (CPDU Credit)...........................................RCC Sanctuary

JAZZ and ORCHESTRA DIVISIONS–DOUBLE PERFORMANCE SESSION
Ensemble: Oak Park and River Forest High School Jazz Ensemble
Conductor: Anthony Svejda
Ensemble: Oak Park and River Forest High School Symphony Orchestra
Conductor: Patrick Pearson

7:15 p.m.–8:30 p.m. (CPDU Credit)....................................................... CC 221/222
and EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL AREA
Clinic: “Imagine-Create-Explore: Interactive Listening Lessons”
Clinician: Deborah Lynn Ziolkoski, Surrey School District, British Columbia

MULTICULTURAL SPECIAL AREA, JUNIOR HIGH/ELEMENTARY MUSIC
(JEM) and CHORUS DIVISIONS
Clinic: “Hot Peas and Barley-O: Children’s Songs and Games from Scotland”
Clinician: Susan Brumfield, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX
Sponsors: Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, WI,
and West Music, Coralville, IA

and SECONDARY GENERAL MUSIC (SGM) DIVISION
Clinic: “Good Company: Creating a Record Company Using Free Software”
Clinician: Tom Miller, Decatur Public Schools, Decatur, IL
8:45 p.m.–10:00 p.m.....................................................HICC Conference Room 3/4

CHORAL DIRECTORS RECEPTION
Sponsor: IL-ACDA
10:30 p.m.–12:00 midnight................................................ PM Rendezvous Lounge

JAZZ DIVISION
Directors “All Star” Big Band New Music Reading Session
Leaders: Doug Beach, Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL, and Rob Parton, Chicago
College of Performing Arts of Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL
Sponsor: Kidder Music Co., Peoria, IL
Tom Miller
CURFEW FOR ALL PARTICIPATING STUDENTS
12:00 midnight
* * * FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 * * *
7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Civic Center
Doug Beach
8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m..................................................................................PM-Bradley

IL-AMERICAN CHORAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION (IL-ACDA)
BOARD MEETING
8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m. (CPDU Credit)................................................. CC-403/404

Clinic: “Advocacy: Building the Necessary Support
Clinician: Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, Attitude Concepts for Today (ACT)
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8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m. (CPDU Credit)............................................................... CC-220
BAND DIVISION
Clinic: “5 Color System for Marking Scores”
Clinician: Thomas Bough, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Sponsors: Yamaha Band and Orchestra and Ellman’s Music Center
8:00 A.m.-9:15 a.m. (CPDU Credit)....................................................... CC-135/136

BAND DIVISION
Clinic/Demonstration: “Help for Your Horn Players”
Ensemble: Traughber Junior High School French Horn Ensemble
Clinician: Rachel Maxwell, Traughber Junior High School, Oswego, IL Thomas Bough
Dale Morgan
8:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m. (CPDU Credit)...........................................RCC-Sanctuary

CHORUS DIVISION–DOUBLE PERFORMANCE SESSION
Ensemble: St. Charles North High School Chorale/Bel Canto Singers,

St. Charles, IL
Conductor: Dale Morgan
(see next page for Waubonsie Valley Varsity Chamber Choir)

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8:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m. (CPDU Credit)...........................................RCC-Sanctuary

CHORUS DIVISION–DOUBLE PERFORMANCE SESSION (continued)
Ensemble: Waubonsie Valley Varsity Chamber Choir, Aurora, IL

Conductor: Mark Myers
Todd Kelly
8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m............................................................................. HICC Madison

Session III–Reflections and Reactions
Joe Roman
8:00 a..m.-9:15 a.m. (CPDU Credit)....................................................... CC 405/406

JAZZ DIVISION
Clinic/Demonstration: “Makin’ It Swing–Moving Your Band from Swearingen to Ellington”
Ensemble: Bradley University Jazz Ensemble, Peoria, IL
Clinician/Conductors: Todd Kelly and Joe Roman, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
Susan Romano Keeble
8:00 a.m.-9:15 a.m. (CPDU Credit)........................................................ CC 221/222

JUNIOR HIGH/ELEMENTARY MUSIC (JEM), BAND DIVISIONS
Clinic/Demonstration: “Dare to Drum!”
Clinicians: Susan Romano Keeble and Andrea Esther O’Neal,
Mahomet Public Schools, Mahomet, IL
Andrea Esther O’Neal

8:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m....................................................................................... CC 209
MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION (MTE) DIVISION
and ILLINOIS COLLEGIATE MUSIC EDUCATORS (ICMEA) SPECIAL AREA
Clinic: “Standards Based Teaching for Early Career Educators:
Not Brain Surgery, Just Good Teaching”
Clinician: Richard Cangro, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL
Rich Cangro
8:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m....................................................................................... CC 220
MULTICULTURAL SPECIAL AREA
and JUNIOR HIGH/ELEMENTARY MUSIC (JEM) DIVISION
Clinic/Demonstration: “From Cairo to Chicago:
African American Clapping Games from Illinois”
Clinician: Pamela Stover, IMEA Research Special Area Chair,
8:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m. (CPDU Credit)....................................................... CC 212/213

ORCHESTRA DIVISION
Clinic: “High School Orchestras Have Too Much Rehearsal Time!–
Enhancing the Effectiveness of Your Rehearsals”
Clinician: Sarah Djordjevic, Maine East High School, Park Ridge, IL
Sponsor: Alfred Publishing Co., VanNuys, CA
8:00 a..m.–9:15 a.m. (CPDU Credit)............................................................. CC 401

SECONDARY GENERAL MUSIC DIVISION
Clinic: “Renaissance Music Alive!”
Clinician: Linda Aicher, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL Sarah Djordjevic
8:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m. (CPDU Credit).............................................................. CC 408

TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AREA (Showcase)
Clinic: “Integrating Technology and Music Instruction”
Clinician: Greg Foreman, Lee’s Summit School District, Lee’s Summit, MO
Sponsor: Alfred Music Publishing Co., Van Buys, CA
Linda Aicher
Rehearsals for All-State/Honors Organizations

EXHIBITS OPEN
9:00 a.m.–5:00 a.m.
Civic Center Exhibit Halls A, B, and C
Greg Foreman
9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. (CPDU Credit)......................................................CC 210/211
ALL DIVISIONS
and ILLINOIS COLLEGIATE MUSIC EDUCATORS (ICMEA) SPECIAL AREA
Clinic: “Sustaining the Passion”
Clinician: Charles Menghini, VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, IL
9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. (CPDU Credit)............................................................ CC 203

ALL DIVISIONS
Charles Menghini Panel: “The National Board Certification Mentors Are In - Session I”
Panelists: Beth Best, Thayer J. Hill Middle School, Naperville, IL,
and Charles Staley, Nequa Valley High School, Naperville, IL
Moderator: Ann Schinske, Prairie Elementary School, Naperville, IL
Ann Schinske
Ted Hesse
Guy Forbes
9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. (CPDU Credit).........................................RCC Sanctuary

CHORUS–DOUBLE PERFORMANCE SESSION
Ensemble: Millikin Men, Millikin University, Decatur, IL

Conductor: Ted Hesse
Ensemble: Millikin University Chamber Chorale, Decatur, IL

Conductor: Guy Forbes

EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL AREA
Clinic: “Sing High, Sing Low, Little Children Kodaly Grow”
Clinician: Jennifer Schramm, Mark Twain Elementary School, Niles, IL

BAND and MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION (MTE) DIVISIONS
Clinic: “Integrating a Student-Centered Instructional Style Joseph Manfredo
in a Performance Based Band Rehearsal”
Clinicians: Joseph Manfredo, IMEA Music Teacher Education Division State Vice
President, and Matt Temple, University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign, IL
9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.......................................................................... HICC Madison

Session IV–“Why Teach? – Why Music? – Why Me?”
Presenter: Barbara Geer, MENC National President
9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. (CPDU Credit)..................................................... CC 221/222

Matt Temple
Panel: “Welcome to Orff!”
Panelists: Marcie Lumor, Marnie Macke, Melissa Marchman
and Jennifer Schramm, GCAOSA Members
Moderator: Thom Borden, GCAOSA President, Plainfield, IL
Sponsor: Greater Chicago American Orff Schulwerk Association

9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. (CPDU Credit)............................................... CC Theatre Glenn Block
ORCHESTRA DIVISION–PERFORMANCE SESSION
Ensemble: Illinois State University Symphony Orchestra, Normal, IL

Conductor: Glenn Block

RETIRED MUSIC EDUCATORS SPECIAL AREA
Clinic: “TRS for Active and Retired Music Educators”
Clinician: Claire Ribelin, Teachers Retirement System, Springfield, IL Claire Ribelin
TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AREA and BAND DIVISION (Showcase)
Clinic: “Beginning Band Technology”
Clinician: Craig Alberty, Francis Marion University, Florence, SC
Sponsor: Ed Sueta Music Publications, Rockaway, NJ
Craig Alberty
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. (CPDU Credit)....................................................CC 210/211

Clinic: “Advocating for Music Education with Mom and Dad”
Clinician: William Jastrow, IMEA Advocacy Special Area Chair, Nequa Valley
High School, Naperville
William Jastrow
Robert Blim
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. (CPDU Credit)................................................... CC 403/404

BAND DIVISION
Clinic/Demonstration: “The Three T’s: Tone, Tuning and Technique
Through Daily Band Warm-Ups”
Ensemble: Wilmette Junior High School Symphonic Band, Wimette, IL
Clinician/Conductor: Robert Blim

BAND, JAZZ, JUNIOR HIGH/ELEMENTARY MUSIC (JEM)
and ORCHESTRA DIVISIONS
Clinic: “Strategies for Preventing Music-Related Injury in Your Students”
Clinician: William Dawson, M.D.,
Northwestern University School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
William Dawson
Joel D. Visker
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. (CPDU Credit)........................................RCC Sanctuary

Ensemble: Wheaton Academy Concert Choir, West Chicago, IL

Conductor: Joel Visker
Ensemble: Lincoln Park High School Singers, Chicago, IL

Conductor: Tim Cooper
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. (CPDU Credit)................................................................. PM

JAZZ DIVISION
Clinics: “Tips for Jazz Bands” ( for All-State Jazz Student Musicians)
Clinicians: Rodrigo Villanueva and the Northern Illinois University Big Band
Clinicians:
Brass–Cheminee | Art Davis and Tom Garling
Saxophones–Illinois | Stephen Duke and Doug Stone
Rhythm–LaSalle | Fareed Haque and Kelly Sill Rodrigo Villanueva
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. (CPDU Credit)..........................................................135/136
JAZZ DIVISION–VOCAL JAZZ READING SESSION
Facility Codes
Clinician: Andrew Dahan, Addison Trail High School, Addison, IL
AT
(311 Main Street)
CC
Peoria Civic Center
HICC
PM
(501 Main Street)
RCC
Dunlap High School Jazz Band
(207 NE Monroe)
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. (CPDU Credit)..............................................CC 405/406
UMC
JAZZ DIVISION–DOUBLE PERFORMANCE SESSION
First United Methodist Church
(116 NE Perry)
Ensemble: Dunlap High School Jazz Band, Dunlap, IL
Conductor: Jason Shea
700 Main
Methodist Church Annex
Ensemble: Quincy Senior High School Jazz Band, Quincy, IL
(700 Main Street)
Conductor: Chris Beason

Clinic: “Harmonica: Hear It, Sing It, Play It”
Clinicians: Janet Gore and Judy Meyer Hays,
Schaumburg School District # 54, Schaumburg, IL
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (CPDU Credit)........................................................... CC 209

MULTICULTURAL and RESEARCH SPECIAL AREAS
Clinic: “Save the Music: Music Education and Research in Ecuador”
Clinician: Phillip Wilhelm, McKendree College, Lebanon, IL
Phillip Wilhelm
11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m........................................................................HICC Hamilton

ORCHESTRA DIVISION
American String Teachers Association (ASTA) Luncheon
Presiding: Peter Rosheger, Illinois ASTA President, New Trier High School, Winnetka
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. (CPDU Credit)......................................... CC Theatre Lobby

RESEARCH SPECIAL AREA–POSTER PRESENTATIONS
Coordinator: Pamela Stover, IMEA Research Special Area Chair,
11:00 a.m.–12:15 p.m. (CPDU Credit).......................................................... CC 401
Clinic/Demonstration: “Guitar Class: Building Curriculum and Enrollment”
Ensemble: Addison Trail High School Guitar Ensemble, Addison, IL
Clinician: Jeff Kust

SPECIAL LEARNERS SPECIAL AREA
Clinic: “Including Special Learners: It’s All Greek to Me” Jeff Kust
Clinician: Christine Lapka, IMEA Special Learners Special Area Chair,
Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL

Clinic: “The General Music Classroom Goes Digital: Ideas, Practices, and Projects”
Clinicians: University of Illinois Pre-Service Music Education Students
Facilitator: Matthew Thibeault, University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign, IL
11:30 a.m.–1:15 p.m.......................................................................... Packard Plaza

PHI BETA MU LUNCHEON and BUSINESS MEETING
Christine Lapka
Presiding: David Vroman, Bradley University, Peoria, IL
12:00 p.m.–1:45 p.m....................................................................... CC Lexus Room

ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS MUSIC SCHOOLS (AIMS)
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Matthew Thibeault
LIsa Preston Ryan Budzinski
12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. (CPDU Credit)............................................... CC Theatre

BAND DIVISION - DOUBLE PERFORMANCE SESSION
Ensemble: Normal West High School Wind Ensemble, Normal, IL

Conductors: Lisa Preston and Ryan Budzinski
Ensemble: Lockport Township High School Wind Symphony

Conductor: Brian Covey
Brian Covey
12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. (CPDU Credit)................................................RCC Sanctuary
CHORUS DIVISION
Clinic/Demonstration: “Body + Breath + Sound: Pillars of Ensemble”
Ensemble: Wheaton-Warrenville South High School Chamber-Madrigal Choir,
Wheaton, IL
Clinician/Conductor: Gordon Krauspe
12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. (CPDU Credit)..................................................... CC 135/136

Heather Shouldice Clinic: “A Playful Approach to Teaching Preschool and Kindergarten Music”
Clinician: Heather Nelson Shouldice, Farmington Public Schools, Farmington, MI

Clinic: “Brain Bop! Get Your Students Focused and Ready to Learn”
Clinician: Kate Kuper, University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign, IL
12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m................................................................... PM Carnegie’s 501

MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION (MTE) DIVISION COUNCIL
LUNCHEON MEETING
Kate Kuper
Presiding: Joseph Manfredo, IMEA Music Teacher Education (MTE) Division
State Vice President, University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign, IL
12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. (CPDU Credit).................................................HICC Hamilton

ORCHESTRA DIVISION
Clinic/Demonstration: “Tuneful Approach to Advanced Shifting”
Clinician: Gabriel Villasurda, Ann Arbor, MI

RETIRED MUSIC EDUCATORS SPECIAL AREA
Clinic: “TRS/Social Security - TRIP/Medicare - Help!”
Robin Giebelhausen Clinician: Edward Slininger, Social Security Administration, Peoria, IL
12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. (CPDU Credit)............................................................ CC 401

Clinic: “Teaching Composition 101”
Clinician: Robin Giebelhausen, Highland Middle School, Libertyville, IL
12:30 p.m.–1:45 p.m. (CPDU Credit)............................................................ CC 408

Clinic: “Real, Simple and Inexpensive Technology Solutions for Music Educators”
Clinician: Mark Corey, IMEA District IX President,
Addison Trail High School, Addison, IL
George Quinlan
2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m. (CPDU Credit) . .....................................................CC 210/211
Clinic: “Working With Your Music Dealer: A Team Approach to Music Advocacy”
Clinician: George Quinlan, Jr., Quinlan and Fabish Music Co., Burr Ridge, IL

BAND DIVISION
Clinic: “Best Practices in Scoring for Band”
Clinician: Thomas Bough, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Sponsors: Yamaha Band and Orchestra and Ellman’s Music Center
BAND and JUNIOR HIGH/ELEMENTARY MUSIC (JEM) DIVISION
Clinic: “Recruit, Retain, and Train: The Steam to Power Your Beginning Band”
Clinician: Abbey Houser, Mayo Middle School, Paris, IL
Abigail L. Houser
Carlyn Zimmerman
2:00 p.m.–3:15 p.m. (CPDU Credit)...........................................RCC Sanctuary Lynda Marshall

Ensemble: Carbondale Community High School Chamber Singers,

Carbondale, IL
Conductor: Carlyn Zimmermann
Ensemble: Edwardsville High School Chamber Singers, Edwardsville, IL

Conductor: Lynda Marshall

Clinic: “Let’s Start at the Very Beginning: Pitch Skills Leading to Music Literacy”
Clinician: Pamela Stover, IMEA Research Special Area Chair,

JAZZ DIVISION
Clinic/Demonstration: “Improving Time Feel, Time Awareness, and Phrasing
in the Large Jazz Ensemble
Ensemble: Northern Illinois University Lab Band
Conductor: Rodrigo Villanueva
Sponsors: Sabian, Vic Firth, and Yamaha

MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION (MTE) DIVISION
Clinic: “Music Teacher Education Comes of Age”
Clinician: Janet Barrett, Northwestern University, Evanston

JUNIOR HIGH/ELEMENTARY MUSIC (JEM) DIVISION (Showcase)
Janet Barrett
Clinic: “Making the Grade”
Clinician: Greg Foreman, Lee’s Summit School District, Lee’s Summit, MO
Sponsor: Alfred Music Publishing Co., Van Buys, CA

MULTICULTURAL SPECIAL AREA
Clinic: “Southeast Asian Children’s Songs in Your Music Classroom”
Clinician: Jui-Ching Wang, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Jui-Ching Wang
Barbara Scott

ORCHESTRA DIVISION
Clinic/Demonstration: “Middle School Full Orchestra:
Making It Happen At Your School”
Ensemble: Churchville Middle School Concert Orchestra
Conductor: Barbara Scott
Sandra Dackow Clinician: Sandra Dackow, Conductor of the Hershey, PA, Symphony Orchestra
SPECIAL LEARNERS SPECIAL AREA
Clinic: “Tourette’s Syndrome and Music”
Clinician: Kimberly McCord, Illinois State University, Normal, IL

TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AREA (Showcase)
Clinic: “The New SmartMusic 2010”
Clinician: David Hawley, SmartMusic Product Specialist
Sponsor: MakeMusic, Inc., Eden Prairie, MN Kim McCord

ALL DIVISIONS
Panel: “The National Board Certification Mentors Are In - Session II”
Panelists: Leslie Manfredo, Mahomet-Seymour High School, Mahomet, IL, and
Karen Monhardt, Bloomington High School, Bloomington, IL
Moderator: Ann Schinske, Prairie Elementary School, Naperville, IL

BAND DIVISION (Showcase)
Clinic/Demonstration: “Reeds and Mouthpieces:
David Hawley
A Clinic By the People, For the People”
Clinician: Michael Skinner, President of DANSR, Chicago, IL
Sponsors: Vandoren/DANSR, Chicago, IL

BAND and ORCHESTRA DIVISIONS
Clinic/Demonstration: “Percussion Refresher Course for Ensemble Directors:
Timpani and Latin Percussion”
Clinicians: Ruben Alvarex, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL,
and Jeremy Brunk, Millikin University, Decatur, IL
Sponsor: Illinois Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society
Michael Skinner
3:30 p.m.–4:45 p.m. (CPDU Credit)..................................................RCC Sanctuary
CHORUS DIVISION–NEW MUSIC READING SESSION
Sponsor: IL-ACDA
3:30 p.m.–4:45 p.m............................................................................ HICC Madison

Session V–“Life After High School As A College Music Education Major”
Panel: Current collegiate music education majors from across Illinois
3:30 p.m.–4:45 p.m. (CPDU Credit).................................................CC 405/406 Rubén Alvarez

JAZZ DIVISION–PERFORMANCE SESSION
Ensemble: Northern Illinois University Lab Band
Conductor: Rodrigo Villanueva

and EARLY CHILDHOOD SPECIAL AREA (Showcase)
Clinic: “Treasures of Literacy”
Clinician: Thom Borden, Plainfield, IL
Sponsor: Macmillan/McGraw-Hill, New York, NY Jeremy Brunk
RESEARCH SPECIAL AREA
Clinic: “Teaching Off the Podium:
Reaching Diverse Student Populations With Even More Diverse Music”
Clinician: Tim Gerber, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH
3:30 p.m.–4:45 p.m....................................................................................... CC 401

MULTICULTURAL SPECIAL AREA and BAND and ORCHESTRA DIVISIONS
Clinic: “Mariachi and Musicianship”
Tim Gerber Clinician: Jeff Nevin, Southwestern College, Chula Vista, CA

ORCHESTRA, BAND and CHORUS DIVISIONS
Clinic: “Developing a Model for a Cross-Curricular Unit”
Clinician: John C. Hughes, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL

Clinic: “Music Technology 101: From Elementary to Middle School”
Clinicians: Debbie Kanyo, Alton Middle School, Alton, IL,
John Hughes
and Lori MeCaskey, East Elementary School, Alton, IL
Deborah Kanyo
5:00 p.m.– 6:15 p.m. (CPDU Credit)...................................................... CC 403/404

BAND DIVISION–NEW MUSIC READING SESSION
Ensemble: VanderCook College of Music Symphonic Band, Chicago, IL
Clinician/Conductor: Charles Menghini
Sponsor: J. W. Pepper and Son, Inc., Chicago, IL and Exhibiting Publishers
5:00 p.m.–6:15 p.m...........................................................................RCC Sanctuary

CHORUS DIVISION OPEN MEETING
Lori MeCaskey
Presiding: Richard Murphy, IMEA Chorus Division State Vice President,
University of Illinois High School, Champaign, IL
5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m................................................................................ CC 221/222

JUNIOR HIGH/ELEMENTARY MUSIC (JEM) DIVISION OPEN MEETING
Presiding: Jane Nelson, IMEA JEM Division State Vice President,
Carlyle Junior High School, Carlyle, IL
5:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.................................................................................CC 210/211

ORCHESTRA DIVISION OPEN MEETING
Presiding: Kendall Hastings, IMEA Orchestra Division State Vice President,
Charles Menghini Cary, IL
Research Paper Reading Session
Presiding: Pamela Stover, IMEA Research Special Area Chair,
5:00 p.m.–6:15 p.m......................................................PM Presidential Suite (1204)

RETIRED MUSIC EDUCATORS SPECIAL AREA RECEPTION
Presiding: Rex Benson, IMEA Retired Music Educators Special Area Chair,
Ottawa, IL

SECONDARY GENERAL MUSIC (SGM),
JUNIOR HIGH/ELEMENTARY MUSIC (JEM), and BAND DIVISION
Clinic/Demonstration: “Community Drum Ensemble: Drumming Outreach for All”
Clinicians: Steve Campbell and Lindsay Rust, Dancing Drum, Santa Barbara, CA
Sponsor: West Music, Coralville, IA

TECHNOLOGY SPECIAL AREA and BAND DIVISION
Clinic: “The Virtual Podium: Band Communication Blogging”
Steve Campbell and Lindsay Rust
Clinician: Kyle Freesen, Schuyler-Industry School District, Rushville, IL
6:15 p.m.–6:45 p.m................................................................................ CC 403/404

BAND DIVISION OPEN MEETING
Presiding: Deborah Shofner, IMEA Band Division State Vice President, Kimball
Middle School, Elgin, IL
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALITY RECEPTIONS

6:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Various Locations Kyle K. Freesen
JAZZ NIGHT CONCERT

8:00 p.m.
Peoria Civic Center Theatre
All-State Jazz Band

Conductor: Brian Logan–Wheeling High School, Wheeling, IL
Honors Vocal Jazz Ensemble

Conductor: Kirk Marcy–Edmonds Community College, Mill Creek, WA
Honors Jazz Combo

Conductor: John Wojciechowski–St. Charles North High School, St. Charles, IL
Honors Jazz Band

Conductor: David Sporny–University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA
Admission: Conference Name Badge or

$5.00 General Admission Tickets Available at the Door

10:30 p.m.–12:00 midnight................................................ PM-Rendezvous Lounge
Facility Codes ALL CONFERENCE
Special Event: Director’s “All-Star” Big Band Jam
AT
(311 Main Street) CURFEW FOR ALL PARTICIPATING STUDENTS
12:00 midnight
CC
Peoria Civic Center
* * * SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 * * *
HICC
FINAL “DRESS” REHEARSALS
Carver Arena at the Peoria Civic Center
All-State/Honors Bands, Choruses and Orchestras
PM
(501 Main Street)
RCC
7:00 a.m.–7:45 a.m.....................................................................PM Carnegie’s-501
IMEA SPECIAL AREA and PROGRAM/PROJECT CHAIRS
(207 NE Monroe)
BREAKFAST MEETING
Presiding: John Heath, IMEA State President, Batavia High School, Batavia, IL
UMC
First United Methodist Church
(116 NE Perry)
7:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.
700 Main
Civic Center
Methodist Church Annex
(700 Main Street)
8:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m....................................................................................... CC 202

AMERICAN SCHOOL BAND DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION (ASBDA)
MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Presiding: Gene Montgomery, ASBDA State Chair, Illinois Valley Community
College, Oglesby, IL

BAND DIVISION
Clinic: “Middle Level Band: Practical Solutions to Common Problems”
Clinician: Stacey Larson, VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, IL

Stacey Larson
BAND and JUNIOR HIGH/ELEMENTARY MUSIC (JEM) DIVISIONS
Clinic: “Drumming Up Character:
A Modern Musical Approach to Character Education”
Clinicians: Steve Campbell and Lindsay Rust, Dancing Drum, Santa Barbara, CA
8:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m. (CPDU Credit)..................................................RCC Sanctuary

CHORUS DIVISION
Clinic: “Developing Vocal Independence in the Choral Ensemble”
Clinician: Michael Zemek, Augustana College, Rock Island, IL
Michael Zemek
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8:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m. (CPDU Credit)..........................................PM Marquette South
band division
Clinic/Demonstration: “Music From the Land of Lincoln”
Ensemble: Wheaton North High School Wind Ensemble, Wheaton, IL
Clinician/Conductors: Richard Fischer, Concordia University, Chicago, IL,
and Jon Noworyta, Wheaton North High School, Wheaton

Session VI–Round Table Discussion
Participants: Novice Illinois Music Educators David Snyder

ILLINOIS COLLEGIATE MUSIC EDUCATORS (ICMEA) and RESEARCH
SPECIAL AREAS and MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION (MTE) DIVISION
Clinic: “How Preservice Teachers Perceive Their Own Teaching Ability”
Clinician: David Snyder, Illinois State University, Normal, IL

and SPECIAL LEARNERS SPECIAL AREA Scott Houlné Iseminger
Clinic: “Special Learners in the Music Classroom”
Clinician: Scott Houline Iseminger, Krejci Academy, Naperville, IL
8:00 a.m.–9:15 a.m. (CPDU Credit) . .....................................................CC 210/211

ORCHESTRA DIVISION (Showcase)
Clinic: “Fun and Musicianship:
Using Ensemble Music in Beginning and Intermediate String Class”
Clinician: Pamela Tellejohn Hayes, Lexington, SC
Sponsor: Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, WI
Pamela Tellejohn Hayes

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RESEARCH and ILLINOIS COLLEGIATE MUSIC EDUCATORS
ASSOCIATION (ICMEA) SPECIAL AREAS
Clinic: “The Unique Attributes of a Collegiate Ensemble Director”
Clinician: Sarin Peck, University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City, MO

Clinic: “Do You PowerPoint? Music Technology in the Classroom”
Clinician: Chia-Pao Hsu, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
Sarin W. Peck
8:45 a.m.–9:30 a.m...................................................................... PM Illinois/Bradley
JAZZ DIVISION INSTRUMENTAL and VOCAL OPEN MEETINGS
Presiding: John Currey, IMEA Jazz Division State Vice President,
Champaign Central High School, Champaign, IL,
and Cory Jones, Vocal Jazz Ensemble State Chair,
Rochelle Township High School, Rochelle, IL
EXHIBITS OPEN
9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

Adam Gohr
11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

NO CONFERENCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Judith E. Grimes
Ross Kellan
9:30 Aa.m.–10:45 a.m. (CPDU Credit)............................................. CC Theatre

BAND DIVISION–DOUBLE PERFORMANCE SESSION
Ensemble: Mundelein High School Wind Ensemble, Mundelein, IL

Conductor: Adam Gohr
Ensemble: Elmhurst College Wind Ensemble, Elmhurst, IL

Conductor: Judith Grimes
Associate Conductor: Ross Kellan Guest Composer: Samuel R. Hazo
Samuel R. Hazo
Laura Lane
9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. (CPDU Credit)................................................RCC Sanctuary

CHORUS DIVISION
Clinic/Demonstration: “The Art of Singing In Tune”
Ensemble: Knox College Choir
Clinician/Conductor: Laura Lane

Session VII- Coda: What Your Future Holds
ILLINOIS COLLEGIATE
MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION
GENERAL SESSION and BUSINESS MEETING
9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.

Civic Center - Room 405/406
Keynote Speaker
Charles Menghini
VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, IL

Clinic: “Ice Breakers and Friend Makers: Creative Dance in the Classroom”
Clinician: Kate Kuper, University of Illinois, Urbana/Champaign, IL
9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. (CPDU Credit)......................................................CC 210/211

ORCHESTRA DIVISION
Clinic: “Communications for the Orchestra Teacher”
Clinician: Pamela Tellejohn Hayes, Lexington, SC
Sponsor: Hal Leonard Corporation, Milwaukee, WI
9:30 a.m.–10:15 a.m. (CPDU Credit)............................................................ CC-209

and MUSIC TEACHER EDUCATION (MTE) DIVISION
Clinic: “No Child Left Behind: What the Research Says in Regard to Music Education”
Clinician: Tim Gerber, The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

Richard Hughey

ORCHESTRA DIVISION
Clinic/Demonstration: “If It Ain’t Baroque, Fix It!”
Ensemble: Western Illinois University Chamber Orchestra, Macomb, IL
Clinician/Conductor: Richard Hughey
SECONDARY GENERAL MUSIC DIVISION

Meet the Composers, Awards Presentations, and
Recital of Winning Compositions
9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.

CPDU Credit
APOLLO FINE ARTS CENTER
311 Main Street - Peoria
Open Free to the Public
No Conference Registration Required
Presiding: Brayer Teague, IMEA Secondary

General Music Division State Vice President
Downers Grove South High School
Downers Grove, IL
Sponsor: MakeMusic/Finale
9:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m. (CPDU Credit)..................................................... CC-212/213

SECONDARY GENERAL MUSIC (SGM)
and JUNIOR HIGH/ELEMENTARY MUSIC (JEM) DIVISIONS
Clinic: “Strategies for Connecting Illinois Learning Standard Frameworks
with Music Lesson Planning”
Clinician: Lisa Gawlik, Simmons Middle School, Aurora, IL
Lisa Gawlik
SPECIAL LEARNERS SPECIAL AREA and BAND DIVISION
Clinic: “Performing a Concert for Children With Autism”
Clinician: Lawrence Van Oyen, North Central College, Naperville, IL

Clinic: “Using Garage Band Software for Beginning Composition”
Clinician: Erin Lodes, Urbana Middle School, Urbana, IL
Lawrence Van Oyen

ALL CONFERENCE DRUM CIRCLE
THE PUBLIC INVITED
11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon
Peoria Civic Center Triangle Lobby
Presented by Dancing Drum
VISIT THE EXHIBITS

11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
OPEN FREE TO THE PUBLIC NO CONFERENCE REGISTRATION REQUIRED
ALL-STATE CONCERT Facility Codes

1:00 p.m.
Carver Arena–Peoria Civic Center AT
All-State Orchestra (311 Main Street)
Conductor: Jack Ranney–Champaign, IL
CC
All-State Chorus Peoria Civic Center
Conductor: Robert Sinclair–VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, IL (201 SW Jefferson Street)
All-State Band HICC

Conductor: Robert Sheldon–Bloomington, IL Holiday Inn City Centre
HONORS CONCERT
3:15 PM PM
Carver Arena–Peoria Civic Center Hotel Pere Marquette
(501 Main Street)
Honors Band
Conductor: David R. Gillingham–Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, MI RCC
Honors Chorus (207 NE Monroe)
Conductor: Jon Hurty–Augustana College, Rock Island, IL
UMC
Honors Orchestra First United Methodist Church
Conductor: Jean Montés–Loyola University, New Orleans, LA (116 NE Perry)
700 Main
General Admission: $5.00 or Conference Name Badge Methodist Church Annex
Tickets available in advance via the (700 Main Street)
IMEA State Office or the Peoria Civic Center Box Office

earn academic credit through siuc for
2009 IMEA All-State conference participation
One hour of graduate credit will be available through the
School of Music of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale.
Conference participants may register for Music 499-1, Independent Study.

In-state tuition will be $328.00. Payment will be made through direct billing from the University
after the conference. Registration can be processed when you arrive in Peoria.
look for the siuc table in the conference registration area
Course requirements include:
1. Attendance at a minimum of 15 hours of conference workshops or concerts.

2. Completion of brief written responses to each workshop and concert attended.
Sample questions will be provided as a guideline.
If you have questions regarding the course, write to:
Dr. Pamela Stover

pstover@siu.edu
EXHIBITS
PARTNERS IN THE SOUND INVESTMENT
Please include time in your Conference agenda to visit the many and varied exhibitors. You’ll find products
and services available such as: sheet music, instruments, instrument repair and maintenance, fundraising
programs, gifts, tour/travel services, photography, performance equipment, uniforms, computer software,
teaching aides, and, of course, Music Education! We are especially pleased to announce that the MENC
Resource Shop will be with us again this year.
EXHIBIT HALL LOCATION
We will use Exhibit Halls “A”, “B” and “C” in the Civic Center. This large area offers a spacious, well-arranged,
attractive and convenient display area with three entrances: one from the Registration “Terrazzo” Lobby, one
from the “Skylight” Lobby and one from the “Triangle” Lobby.
EXHIBIT HOURS
We have arranged our traditional Gala Grand Opening Reception, scheduled for Thursday evening, Janu-
ary 28, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Complimentary refreshments will be provided for all in attendance using a
Reception Ticket included in the Conference Registration materials. IMEA leadership, visiting guests and
dignitaries, including MENC National President Barbara Geer, will be on hand to meet and greet you at the
MENC and IMEA booths.
Additional visits to the Exhibit Hall may be made during the hours of:
Friday, January 29, 9:00 a.m.–5;00 p.m. and Saturday, January 30, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Make special note that the Exhibit Halls will be open FREE to the public on Saturday, January 30, from
11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., without the need for Conference Registration. This is intended as an opportunity
for parents, family members and friends of our All-State participating students to visit the exhibits as they
await the All-State and Honors Concerts. Please encourage concert-goers to visit the exhibits. This will also
be conflict free exhibit time for all attendees.
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ALAPHABETICAL LISING OF 2010 EXHIBITORS
2 Click Fundraising.com Kidder Music
85th Division US Army Band Knox College
Accessorized by Ann Lawrence University
Anderson University Macie Publishing/Ed Sueta Music
Augustana College Macmillan/McGraw-Hill
Benedictine University Mark Custom Recording Service, Inc.
Bob Rogers Travel McCormick's Enterprises, Inc.
Blue Print Tours McKendree College
Bradford Systems MENC Resource Shop
Bradley University Midwest Young Artists
Branson on Stage Live Millikin University
Butter Braid Missouri Baptist College
Carl's Pro Band Monmouth College
Center X Productions Music and Arts Center
Central Illinois Youth Symphony The Music Shoppe, Inc.
Century Resources, Inc. Neff Company
Check Awards Neil A. Kjos Music Co.
Chicago College of Performing Arts New Horizons Tour & Travel, Inc.
Chicago State University North Central College
Chicago Symphony Orchestra North Park University
Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras Northeastern Illinois University
Collegiate Apparel Northern Illinois University
Columbia College Northwestern University
Conn-Selmer, Inc. Oboe Chicago, Inc.
Dana Legg Stage Band Olivet Nazarene University
DeMoulin Brothers & Company Ozark Delight Candy Co.
DePaul University School of Music Peak Performance Tours
Destinations Unlimited Travel Pearl Corporation
Doug Beach Music Pee Jay's Fresh Fruit
DownBeat Magazine Peoria Charter Coach
Eastern Illinois University PepWear
Eastman Music Company Piano Technicians Guild
Edwards Instrument Company Plowsharing Crafts
Elmhurst College Romeo Music
Entourage Management Saint Xavier Univerity
Express Industries Corporation Samuel Music
Fox Products Corporation Shattinger Music
Fundraising Concepts, Inc. SmartMusic and Finale
Getzen Company, Inc. Southern Illinois Univeristy Edwardsville
Gourmet’s Delight, Inc. Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Great American Opportunities StageRight Corporation
Griggs Music Stanbury Uniforms, Inc.
Hal Leonard Corporation Taylor Tours
Hemisphere Educational Travel TJ’s Pizza & Fund Raising Co.
The Hindsley Transcriptions, Ltd. Tom Lapka Sales
Illinois Collegiate Music Educators Association VanderCook College of Music
Illinois Grade School Music Association Vanguard Tour Service, Inc.
Illinois Music Educators Association Wenger Corporation
Illinois State University West Music
Illinois Tri-M Music Honorary West Music Company
Illinois Wesleyan University Wheaton Conservatory of Music
J. W. Pepper and Son, Inc. Yamaha Corporation of America
Jupiter Band Instruments, Inc. Yankee Candle Fundraising
Kendor Music, Inc. Youth in Harmony
The exhibitors in BOLD type are recognized as Conference sponsors.

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music in our schools month
Sarah Bush Randolph, Chairperson
entries will be posted on the MENC www.audiolog y.org/resources/con-

Web site and will be performed at the sumer/Pages/Kids.aspx
national Green Anthem Concert* in
celebration of the 40th Anniversary www.howsyourhearing.com
of Earth Day in April 2010. Dead-
line: February 15, 2010 Approximately 12% of all children ages
6-19 have noise-induced hearing loss
The World’s Largest Concert which is PERMANENT and is almost al-
Music In Our Schools Month ways PREVENTABLE! Thirty-six million
The 2010 World’s Largest Concert Americans have hearing loss. One in three
The theme for March 2010 Music In (WLC) sing-along event will be on developed their hearing loss as a result of
Our Schools Month® is “Music! Just March 11, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time. exposure to noise. Although hearing prob-
Imagine…” UPDATE: The sheet music, rehearsal lems are commonly associated with the
tracks, and lesson plans for 2010 have normal aging process, more than half of
MIOSM CONTESTS (go to www. been posted on the MENC web site! all hearing-impaired persons are younger
menc.org for entry forms and details) than 65. With the increased use of personal
The World’s Largest Concert® (WLC®) music players (MP3s) and ear buds, the
1. Student Essays: The Deadline was has been the highlight of Music In Our number of Americans experiencing hear-
November 2, 2009 for the student Schools Month® (MIOSM®) since 1985. ing loss at a younger age is growing.
essays beginning with the words “I A sing-along concert linking students
imagine…” I hope everyone from around the world through music, the WLC Children, teens and adults are damaging
IL sent in entries. Hopefully some reached an estimated 6 million students, their hearing by prolonged exposure to
student from IL will be selected to teachers, and music supporters in recent loud noise. Noise–induced hearing loss is
be filmed reading his or her essay years. Questions? Email wlc@menc.org. caused by damage to the hair cells that are
and be featured in the 2010 World’s found in the inner ear. Hair cells are small
Largest Concert®. Music: A Sound Investment sensory cells that convert the sounds we
hear (sound energy) into electrical signals
2. Lesson Plans: What do you do in that travel to the brain. Once damaged,
your classroom to celebrate MI- our hair cells cannot grow back, causing
OSM? Enter your creative lesson permanent hearing loss.
plans, teaching tips, and activities. Music is an investment of our time,
All MENC members are eligible to talent, and financial resources. Those of Noise-induced hearing loss can be caused
submit up to three (3) lesson plans. us who earn our living through these by prolonged exposure to any loud noise
Lessons will be judged by a teacher “sound” investments need to protect the over 85 dB. The loudness of sound is
committee and the top lesson plans human organ that makes it all possible – measured in units called decibels (dB).
will be announced in March 2010 the ears of our students and ourselves. As
during Music In Our Schools music professionals, imagine what your • 60 dB–Normal conversations or
Month. Deadline: February 1, 2010 life would be like with impaired hearing. dishwashers
The future of our industry is at risk.
3. Lyrics to”The Green Anthem” Invite • 80 dB–Alarm clocks
your students to write new lyrics to The following information is from the
“The Green Anthem” with their own American Academy of Audiology web • 90 dB–Hair dryers, blenders, and
variations on “The Green Anthem” site. For more information, download- lawnmowers
melody. Select up to three (3) student able color bookmarks, posters, charts,
entries to submit to MENC. Entries etc. go to: • 100 dB–MP3 players at full volume
will be judged on lyric and melodic
variation originality by an MENC www.audiolog y.org/resources/con- • 110 dB–Concerts (any music genre),
member panel. Four (4) winning sumer/BHM/Pages/posters.aspx car racing, and sporting events

• 120 dB–Jet planes at take off
• 130 dB–Ambulances
• 140 dB–Gun shots, fireworks, and

custom car stereos at full volume
Are You Knox?
If you have to shout over noise it not only
can be dangerous and painful for your ears,
but can also damage your vocal chords.
The Cost of Losing Your Hearing
When you lose your hearing there is a

loss in quality of life. A hearing loss can
also cost you financially. Personal and
Medical costs can include: c. $1500/
hearing aid (hearing aids are typically
replaced every 5-6 years); on average
$300/year on hearing aid batteries
Audiologists across the nation are encour-

aging Americans to be more aware of their
hearing health and protect their hearing.
NOISE-INDUCED hearing loss is
100% PREVENTABLE. Here are some Are you looking for outstanding
steps you can take to protect yourself.
performance in a rigorous liberal
• Wear proper hearing protection
(earmuffs or earplugs) when in noisy
arts tradition?
environments (concerts, sporting
events, fireworks displays, car races). • Scholarships for talented musicians of any major
• Turn down the volume when listen-
ing to the radio, car stereo at full
• Music education program with teacher certification
volume, TV, MP3 player, or anything
through ear buds and headphone
• Opportunity to work closely with nationally-
renowned faculty
(Visit www.TurnItToTheLeft.com)
• Walk away from loud noise.”

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
Galesburg, Illinois 61401-4999
Childhood Noise Risks Include 800-678-KNOX Toll-free
www.knox.edu/music
Noisy toys, Arcades, Sporting events,
Concerts, Band Class, Firearms, Motor-
bikes, Firecrackers and fireworks, Farm
equipment, Movie Theaters, Power tools, Have your students design the cover for the spring Illinois Music Educator
Journal Cover Art Contest

Shop class, MP3 players.
E: randolphd91@yahoo.com
P: 815.838.0737 ext. 140 2009-2010 Theme: Music Makes the Difference
school web address for current MIOSM Deadline: December 12, 2009
and other Music teacher information:
www.d91.net select Music Department, For more details and applications forms see page 37 of this issue.
then select Music Teachers heading.

early childhood
Jennifer Wetzel-Thomas, Chairperson
Diversify Your Investment
As schools are celebrating a wider diversity of learners, many educators are recognizing a need to better under-
stand their students. One particular area of importance for music educators is students’ cultural backgrounds.
When is the last time you asked a child to share a part of their cultural background through music?
All cultures have songs, finger plays, and rhythmic games that adults play with young children. These songs and
rhymes are reflective of the children we teach (Freshwater, Sherwood & Mbugua, 2008). Have you entertained
the idea of inviting a parent into your classroom to teach the students a cultural song, game or chant from their
childhood? When reaching out to a child and their parent and viewing them as the teachers, music educators can
create a rich tapestry of musical background and experiences. In this scenario children are experiencing music
with a meaningful adult in their lives, and they are sharing this music with others.
Experiencing and sharing music with people is a vital component of music education. Ideally students will con-
tinue the desire to experience and share music as they grow older. Students might choose to learn to play an
instrument, participate in band, or sing in choir.
A vital connection is made within the realm of music education whenever teachers work with students and par-
ents to make music together. When music educators take time to invest in the lives of their students and families,
they make connections that enrich humanity and create musicians for life.
Freshwater, A., Sherwood, E., & Mbugua, E. (2008). Music and physical play: what can we learn from early
childhood teachers in Kenya?. Childhood Education, 85(1), 2-6.
Jennifer Wetzel-Thomas
IMEA Early Childhood Chair
Music Educator
Mokena Elementary School
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SPECIAL LEARNERS
Christine Lapka, Chairperson
Meeting the Audition Needs of Students with Disabilities:

A Great Investment
“The Illinois Music Educators Association Accommodations are changes in how a any physical disabilities, the student should
(IMEA) is committed to providing access to student accesses information and demon- translate braille music. A reasonable accom-
Association sponsored events and activities for strates learning. Accommodations do not modation would be to allow the student to
all students regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, substantially change the instructional level, read and process a measure at a time and then
gender, disability or economic standing. IMEA content, or performance criteria. The changes produce each measure. The student will require
will make every good and appropriate effort to are made in order to provide a student with time to feel the music, memorize the measure,
provide adaptation(s)/accommodation(s) for equal access to learning and equal opportu- and after a short pause, create the sounds.
students with special needs.” To ensure that nity to show what he or she knows and can
students with disabilities receive the proper do. Accommodations can include changes in Additionally, we will have to examine the
supports for IMEA auditions, the Association the following: length of the sight-reading example. The
has created a policy and form. With supports, student’s ability should be appropriate to the
more students should have the opportunity to • presentation and/or response format musical needs of the child. A student who is
be involved in the competition. and procedures unable to use sight as their primary channel of
• instructional strategies learning will rely on hearing and touch. Hav-
Some important points about the process: • time/scheduling ing them translate a long passage from braille
• environment to sound is not practical for persons who
1. The form is due to the District President • equipment use auditory sources as a primary channel of
on or before September 1. • architecture learning. Braille is not a direct parallel to how
persons with sight use print. However, some
2. The school fills out the upper portion of Modifications are changes in what a student literacy is required and worthy of learning and
the form to provide as much information is expected to learn. The changes are made to testing. It is reasonable to ask for some “read-
as possible about the student. “Describe provide a student opportunity to participate ing,” but maybe less.
the adaptation(s)/accommodation(s)” meaningfully and productively along with
other students in classroom and school learn- If braille is not an option or if you have other
3. The Special Learners Chair reads the ing experiences. Modifications might include questions, we can work together to create ac-
information, and if needed gathers more changes in the following: commodations that enable the student to dem-
information from the school. onstrate the fundamental skill. I am available
• instructional level to offer advice throughout the year at the email
4. The Special Learners Chair is responsible • content address below. (Remember, even if we discuss
for finding a solution that adapts the • performance criteria” peakparent.org accommodations well in advance, you must
method of delivery or suggests accom- file the Adaptation(s)/Accommodation(s)
modations. When persons are part of a competition, they form on or before September 1 of the audition
must meet certain skill levels. While we might year). While it might seem odd to be thinking
5. The Special Learners Chair fills out find it necessary to modify our curriculum in a about this at the end of our audition season, it
the “Description of the Recommended classroom with in an IEP, we do not have the is necessary to invest early and examine your
Adaptation(s)/Accommodation(s) or same license in a competition. Perhaps we need resources to get the best return. In the end, be-
Rationale for Denial” to create a similar event such as the “Special lieving in and guiding students toward musical
IMEA” for persons with modified skill levels. achievement is a great investment.
For the sake of clarity, it is important to For the purposes of the current audition, it is
discuss the difference between accommoda- only appropriate to adapt with accommoda- IMEA Special Learners
tions and modifications and the distinction tions. However, that leaves us with a world of http://www.ilmea.org/SpecialLearnersSA.shtml
between classroom and competition. There opportunity for student achievement.
are many references to the creation of two IMEA Policy
distinct types of adaptations. I find the fol- Make sure you are investing in the student’s http://www.ilmea.org/documents/Spe-
lowing information at peakparent.org clear abilities. If a student cannot read music cial_Needs_Policy.pdf
and appropriate: because of lack of sight, invest in their ability
to memorize sound and to learn braille music. IMEA Request for Accommodations-Form
Accommodations and modifications are Remember, sight-reading and sight-singing http://www.ilmea.org/documents/Spe-
types of adaptations that are made to the are currently required audition skills. The judge cial_Needs_Form.pdf
environment, curriculum, instruction, or is responsible for assessing sight-singing and
assessment practices in order for students sight-reading. Then, as we remember that it Peak Parent Accommodations-Modifications
with disabilities to be successful learners and is impossible to read instantly at sight when http://www.peakparent.org/pdf/fact_sheets/
to participate actively with other students a student is non-sighted, we can look closer at accommodations.pdf
in the general education classroom and in the underlying skill. Sight-reading is the abil-
school-wide activities. ity to translate symbols into sound. Excluding Chris Lapka | cm-lapka@wiu.edu

Retired music educators
Rex Benson, Chairperson
“Music: A Sound Investment”

I Like . . . Retirement: A Sound Investment!
Greetings fellow music educators AND The MENC website lists this definition: beneficial session for retirees to stay
RETIREES, “Music Education Week in Washington current on TRS initiatives and for those
is a new annual event created by MENC looking to retiree to plan ahead. We have
For sometime now the executive com- at the direction of the MENC National this session again with Claire Ribelin
mittee and editor Bill Froom have been Executive Board. It is built around a from the Springfield TRS office. This
having all of the contributors to the new format, different from that of past session will be Friday, January 29 from
Illinois Music Educator theme their national biennial conferences. This 9:30–10:45 a.m. in rooms 212/213 of the
articles. I must admit that I have been format is designed to provide members Peoria Civic Center.
having fun with a play on words for with opportunities for music education
the last couple of editions. As the title advocacy, intensive professional develop- Last year we added a session from
says–“music” and “retirement” are indeed ment, and performances in a destination Social Security. We have this again with
a sound investment . . . an investment location on an annual basis, and during Edward Slininger from the Peoria Social
not only in our students, but in us and a the summer instead of the school year.” Security office. This session really helped
better way of life. As a past state president, the times answer questions of how TRS and SS
that we spent in Washington either for work together. This session will be on
In my Fall Journal issue I talked about national board meetings or lobbying on Friday, January 29 from 12:30–1:45 p.m.
how IMEA continues to serve (invest) us the hill showcase MENC at its best. I in the same room–212/213 of the Peoria
and how we can serve (invest) in IMEA. am extremely pleased to see MENC civic Center.
In today’s economic challenges I think putting forward their efforts at this level.
this relationship is even more important. As retired members we can participate in Reception for Retirees
this exciting event. Check out MENC’s
How we can continue to invest in web-site and clear your calendars to be in I firmly believe that one of the most im-
IMEA and Music Education? Washington, DC June 23-29, 2010! portant aspects of going to a conference
is maintaining the contact with friends
If you have been following changes at At the local and state level we are and colleagues. The IMEA leadership
the national level of MENC then you uniquely qualified to help our local IC- is once again hosting a reception for all
were aware that in 2008, the MENC MEA chapters. We know the university retirees in the Presidential Suite of the
National Executive Board decided to directors . . . volunteer to help them with Pere Marquette room 1204 on Friday,
make a bold change to the MENC their student chapters. Through this same January 29 from 5:00–6:15 p.m. Hope to
conference model. In the words of John process we can help mentor new direc- see many of you there!!
Mahlmann, MENC Executive Director, tors entering the field. Stay as involved
“The board decided to stop replicating as you would like to be! Continue to be Keep smiling!
what state music education associations an advocate for the profession.
and regional divisions can do so effec- Rex Benson
tively and efficiently . . . and to focus on IMEA continues to invest in us IMEA Retired Special Area Chair
what MENC as a national organization 2235 Delaney Drive
is uniquely positioned to do. Music For several years now, we have offered Ottawa, IL 61350
Education Week in Washington is the a session at the All-State on TRS and 815.434.0705
result of that decision.” music educators. This has been a very rex.benson@mchsi.com

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Allied music organizations
IMEA enjoys an excellent working relationship with all of the allied music organizations.
As a service to our membership, we are pleased to share the following contact information:
American School Band Directors Association
Gene Montgomery
Illinois Valley Community College
815 North Orlando Smith Avenue
Oglesby, IL 61348 Illinois Council of Orchestras
gene.montgomery@comcast.net
Marie Ann Vos, Executive Director
Arts Alliance Illinois 46 South Walkup Avenue
Crystal Lake IL 60014-6130
203 North Wabash Avenue, Suite 1920 815.459.7664
Chicago, Illinois 60601 www.ilcouncilorchestras.org
P: 312.855.3105 marieannvos@comcast.net
F: 312.855.1565
www.artsalliance.org Illinois Grade School Music Association
Association of Illinois Music Schools Northern Division President
Mario Pulusi Ellen Singer
Presser 110 300 Church Street
Illinois Wesleyan University Lake Zurich, IL 60047
Bloomington, IL. 61701 ellen.singer@lz95.org
309.556.3061
mpelusi@iwu.edu Southern Division President
Chicago Dance and Music Alliance Dennis R. Carter
417 Washington
Emily Herr, Executive Director East Alton, IL 62024
410 S. Michigan Avenue, Room 819 igsmasouth.org
Chicago, IL 60605
312.987.9296 Illinois HIgh School Association
emily@chicagoperformances.org
P.O. Box 2715
Illinois Alliance for Arts Education Bloomington, IL 61702-2715
P: 309.663.6377
Becky Blaine, President F: 309.663.7479
P.O. Box 825 general@ihsa.org
St. Charles IL 60174-0825
630.584.7169 Illinois Summer School for the Arts
bblaine@d303.org
Laurie Merriman, Executive Director
Illinois Arts Council College of Fine Arts, Illinois State University
Normal, IL 61790-5600
Terry Scrogum, Executive Director 309.438.2850
100 W. Randolph, Suite 10-500 lmerri@ilstu.edu
Chicago, IL 60601
312.814.6750 National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
ilarts@state.il.us
Tara Siwicki, Executive Director
Illinois Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association 224 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 250
Chicago, IL 60604
John Jost, President 312.786.1121
Bradley University tara@grammy.com
Music Department
Peoria, IL 61625 Phi Beta Mu International School Bandmaster Fraternity
309.677.2600
jrj@bradley.edu David Vroman, President
Bradley University
Illinois Chapter of the American String Teachers Association Peoria, IL 61625
309.677.2605
Peter Rosheger, President dvroman@bradley.edu
611 Barberry Road
Highland Park, IL 60035-4429
847.784.6699 (w)
847.831.0764 (h)

R. Brett Goad
President–Illinois American Choral Directors Association
Over the years, I have had several conversations with my financial adviser, concerning the importance of having a diversified
investment portfolio. While his reasons were many, his primary concern was that my invested dollars would generate the
greatest return. From time to time he and I would sit down and review my investments, making note of those funds that were
paying good dividends, as well as those that were not performing as greatly as we would have hoped. In the case of those
funds not reaping the greatest financial benefit, we made changes in the portfolio, in the hope of improving the performance.
I believe that these same concepts apply to our role as music educators and leaders in our schools and communities.

I would ask that each of us look back on our learning years and take stock of those individuals that invested themselves in our
future. These people might be considered our personal Board of Directors, who oversee their personal investment in each of
us. I think back to my childhood days in Galesburg. Little did I realize the role that music would play in my life. Images are
flashing in my memory concerning numerous experiences that helped to shape who and what I am today.

There was the Youth Choir at my church which was led by a rather eccentric director. She was also my general music teacher
in grade school. Eccentric as she may have been, it was obvious that she certainly had passion for her work. She loved her
music and she cared for her kids.

And then there were my childhood piano teachers. These ladies were the epitome of patience with me in my piano studies.
There were several times that I came to lessons not being all that prepared due to my lack of practice. Still, they did not give
up on me; rather, they urged me to do better in the coming weeks.

My high school choral director was led by a gentle giant, who for well over 25 years served as the school’s choir director. In
that time, he had to have touched the lives of thousands of students. Yes, he exposed his choirs to great choral music. Still,
I would suggest that he taught his students so much more–the value of hard work, teamwork, the importance of patience,
having a positive attitude, and an appreciation for others.

My years at Western Illinois University were rich. The WIU music faculty was a dedicated cadre of fine music educators, each
with their unique gifts There were four men that truly inspired and challenged me. These individuals led by example. Each
was demanding and yet caring, hardworking and still fun-loving, an expert in their field but not stuffy, and all had a life away
from work, providing them balance and sanity in their lives.

At the top of my Board of Directors, and I hope yours as well, is family. We quickly learn the importance of family. Their
continued investment of love and support provide the fuel for our survival. They wait patiently by as we pursue our musical
dreams with our students. And when the last cutoff in the last concert is given, the family is there eagerly waiting in the
wings to urge us on.

Each of us have most certainly benefitted from the efforts of numerous individuals. And while all of our experiences may not
have been positive, we learned something to aid us in our quest to be effective and productive music educators.

So, as you look about your classroom informally assess the progress of your students, take time to pause. Pause to think about
the many individuals that helped you along the way. Each of them saw something in you–something that they were willing
to give of themselves so as to invest in your future. No matter the level of your talent or the quality of your attitude, someone
believed in you and was willing to help you.

And now, the student has become the teacher. You have your own students. Some are talented and others seemingly not.
Some are motivated and some are not. Will you invest in your students just as your teachers and family invested in you? The
risks are well worth it and the dividends are innumerable.

Invest wisely.
With Appreciation to my Board of Directors:

Sue, Gene, Rachel, Ben, Maggie, Lucille, Muriel, Margaret, Roland, Forrest, Bob, Frank, and Suy


american school band directors association
Jeffrey Phillips, President–Tennessee
Illinois chapter
Gene Montgomery, Chairperson

Investments exist is many different forms. While some are easily recognized, others are a bit more dif-
ficult to define, let alone access. Tangible investments include physical resources, funding allocation, time,
accessibility, and so on. These “investments” reflect the practical elements of our profession. They can be
identified, isolated and evaluated with statistical data analysis.
Tangible investments are important. There must be constant, consistent evaluative monitoring of these
investments comparing past and present with an eye on future needs that will secure progress toward,
and attainment of, our noble objective. The question is, however, are these investments really the most
important?
I submit that the “intangible” investments of personal commitment, attitude, perseverance, and PUR-
POSE, while being the most illusive and abstract, are our most important investments. The acquisition of
the “tangibles” is ancillary to the extent we reflect the “intangibles” in our daily interactions with students,
peers and administrations. “Quality of life” is more than a talking point. “Value” is more than what we can
see and analyze. It has to be felt. We will be most effective in attaining that affect when we dedicate our-
selves to beginning where we (and, our students) are and making the best of what resources we have while
pursuing what we may consider to be ideal. Especially when resources are scarce, time is at a premium, and
priorities seem to be askew, our “examples” will be the best investment we will make.

ΦBM
International Bandmasters’ Fraternity
News from Phi Beta Mu

On the state level, the annual meeting of the Xi Chapter of Phi Beta Mu will be Friday, January 29, 2010 with
our Call to Order at 11:30 a.m. in the Packard Plaza. This meeting is held in conjunction with the Illinois
Music Educators State Conference each year. Information about this meeting will be sent directly to each
member’s home.
The 63rd Midwest Clinic is being moved to Chicago’s McCormick Place West this year. The International
Assembly of Membership will take place on Thursday, December 17th from 8:00 til 10:00 am in the Hilton &
Towers. Then on Friday, December 18th the Phi Beta Mu Awards Luncheon will be held from 11:45 am until
1:45 pm in the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place. Xi Chapter members have the great advantage of having
this wonderful clinic take place in our own State of Illinois. More information about these international
meetings can be found at http://www.phibetamu.org/
Investing in Music is the signature of the new Executive Secretary of Phi Beta Mu International. David
Lambert served 33 years in music education and retired in 2004 as Director of Fine Arts in Fort Bend ISD,
which is immediately southwest of Houston, Tx. He holds degrees from S. F. Austin State University and
administrative certification from the University of Houston.
His band director days culminated in a nine-year tenure as Director of Bands at John Foster Dulles High
School (Fort Bend ISD), where he led the band to numerous awards in state and national competitions.
Upon his appointment to the Director of Fine Arts position in 1985, David worked diligently to recruit and
hire exemplary teachers. Since that initiative, the school district’s bands and orchestras have been awarded
three honor performances at the Texas Music Educators Association’s conference and have received fifteen
Midwest invitations.
Mr. Lambert is an active adjudicator, clinician, and consultant. He serves as Executive Secretary for University
Interscholastic League Music Region 17 and as president of Texas Music Adjudicators Association. Among
other awards, David was presented the 2003 Lifetime Achievement Award for Music Administration by
the Texas Bandmasters Association and Administrator of the Year awards by both music and educational
theater associations. The Xi Chapter is pleased to have an outstanding educator playing a leadership role in
the fraternity.
If you have questions about Phi Beta Mu you may contact one of the current officers:
David Vroman, President dvroman@bradley.edu

John Springbrunn, Vice President jwsmusic@comcast.net
Laura Ramseyer, Recording Secretary ramseyerlau@p429.il.us
Charles Groeling, Executive Secretary cgroelin@triton.edu
Information concerning Phi Beta Mu in Illinois may be found at: http://www.phibetamuxi.org/

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Music Educator Winter 2009 VOLUME 70, NUMBER 2

Session 2 fine arts camp

33 Music: A Sound Investment

36 Music (and the Allied Arts): A Sound Investment Indeed

61 Music: A Sound Investment–All State Conference 2010

98 Music! Just Imagine

4 Illinois Music Educator | Volume 70 Number 2

Scholarship Audition dates for the

6 Illinois Music Educator | Volume 70 Number 2

PROFESSIONALISM . QUALITY . SUPPORT . VALUE

Winter 2009 | www.ilmea.org 7

District VII District VIII

8 Illinois Music Educator | Volume 70 Number 2

A distinguished history of music and the liberal arts

CAMPUS AUDITIONS ����

Early Childhood Education Jennifer Wetzel-Thomas Awards Program Roseanne Rosenthal

Future Music Educators Lori Lauff

Government Relations Cherilee Wadsworth Walker

ICMEA Cindy Tovar

10 Illinois Music Educator | Volume 70 Number 2

High Note Festivals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Winter 2009 | www.ilmea.org 11

The 2010 Illinois All-State Music Conference

Ten Ways to Maximize Return on Your All-State Investment

12 Illinois Music Educator | Volume 70 Number 2

Winter 2009 | www.ilmea.org 13

MUSIC: A Sound Investment

Pause here as needed . . .

14 Illinois Music Educator | Volume 70 Number 2

Ten Reasons Why Music is a Sound Investment:

6. Musicianship is a skill that is valued in weighing college and job applications.

16 Illinois Music Educator | Volume 70 Number 2

GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE

Winter 2009 | www.ilmea.org 17

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Additionally, please mail hard-copies of same to:

Illinois Music Educators Association

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Professional Development–A Sound Investment:

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ELECTED LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

State President Elect District 1 President Elect

IMEA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION APPLICATION

CITY: ZIP: TELEPHONE:

On an additional sheet, please complete the following:

• ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS:

Return application to: Illinois Music Educators Association

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IMEA and BRADLEY UNIVERSITY CANNOT invoice schools or individuals

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