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	2 0 1 1 CBDNA National Conference CBDNA 2011 National Conference University of Washington Seattle, WA March 23-26, 2011 PERFORMANCE APPLICATION CBDNA Conference concerts will be presented in three venues: the concert halls at the University of Washington, and both the main stage and chamber music hall in the famous Benaroya Concert Hall. We encourage applications from ensembles with programs for both chamber wind and larger wind ensembles. 1. Submit a compact disc recording of a single or multiple "live" (i.e., unedited) performance(s) of your band from the 2009-2010, academic years; include a written listing of all works performed with appropriate track listings on a separate sheet of paper; 2. Submit a proposed program that includes repertoire and commissions that would be for ready for performance by March 2011; 3. Send both, with a cover letter, no later than March 16, 2010, to: Bill Wakefield, Director of Bands Catlett Music Center, Suite 116 500 West Boyd Street University of Oklahoma Norman, OK 73019 Band Office Telephone: 405.325.2731 4. IMPORTANT: do NOT identify your ensemble on either recording, list of tracks or proposed program. I will number the application materials and distribute them to the review committee (without the cover letter) to ensure a "blind" and unbiased selection process; 5. Results determined by April 1, 2010.

	2010 Eastern Division Conference The 2010 CBDNA Eastern Division conference will be March 11-14, 2010, at West Chester University. It will be held in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band. Full conference information can be found at: http://wcubands.org/ECBDNA The following ensembles that will be performing at the Eastern Division CBDNA conference: Gotham Wind Symphony, Mike Christianson, conductor The Gotham Wind Symphony is a professional wind band based in New York City. United States Military Academy Band, Col. Timothy Holtan, conductor Joseph Alessi, Principal Trombone, New York Philharmonic, soloist 63rd Annual Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band, Dennis Fisher, guest conductor Acadia University Wind Ensemble, Mark Hopkins, conductor Messiah College Wind Ensemble, Bradley Genevro, conductor Rhode Island College Wind Ensemble, Robert Franzblau, conductor Susquehanna University Symphonic Band, Eric Hinton, conductor West Chester University Wind Ensemble, Andrew Yozviak, conductor Williams College Symphonic Winds, Steven Dennis Bodner, conductor

	2010 Southern Division Conference CONFERENCE WEBSITE

	2010 Southwest Conference CBDNA Southwest Divisional Conference The Southwest Division of CBDNA continues to be outstanding in every way. We all have so much going on in the name of music that it is truly impressive the accomplishments and accolades that so many of you enjoy and deserve. Keep up the good work. A reminder: Ken Van Winkle is hosting the Southwest Regional Conference of the CBDNA on his campus at New Mexico State University in Los Cruces, NM. The dates are April 8-10, 2010. Please mark your calendars for this event. Plans for an informative and musically rewarding conference are underway. I think there will be something for everyone at this event: Outstanding ensembles, composers, panel and discussion topics that affect all of us, and - yes � Jim Cochran will be there with all his goods! Best wishes for a great finish to your fall semester. Things at TCU have gotten pretty exciting with the 4th place BCS ranking going into the game with Utah. Who knows, there may be orange and purple on the field for the championship game! Ken has booked a terrific hotel for the event at a very reasonable rate. Booking information will soon follow. Also, a link to the conference website will soon be posted on the main CBDNA website and it will be emailed to you as well. Respectfully, Bobby Bobby R. Francis Director of Bands Texas Christian University President, Southwest Division College Band Directors National Association b.francis@tcu.edu 817 797-6874 CBDNA Performance Schedule 2010 Thursday, April 8, 2010 4:00 University of Colorado Symphonic Band � Dr. Matthew J. Roeder 8:00 New Mexico State University, Dr. Kenneth Van Winkle Friday, April 9, 2010 4:00 University of Texas at El Paso �Dr. Ron Hufstader 8:00 University of New Mexico, Dr. Eric Rombach-Kendall Saturday, April 10, 2010 2:00 Arkansas State University � Dr. Tim Oliver 4:00 Kansas State University � Dr. Frank Tracz 8:00 Texas Tech University � Dr. Sarah McKoin

	2010 Western/Northwestern Division Conference Wednesday, March 10th through Saturday, March 13th University of Nevada, Reno Our host Mack McGrannahan has created a Western/Northwestern Division website that is up and running. The website address is www.wnwcbdna.org, or click on the prompt above.

	Art of Band Conducting 2010 Workshop, UT Austin The University of Texas at Austin is proud to announce the 2010 Art of Band Conducting and Rehearsing Workshop. The workshop will be held Sunday through Thursday, June 13th-17th, 2010, and will feature UT faculty members Jerry Junkin, Robert Carnochan, Richard Floyd, Scott Hanna, and Robert Duke, along with special guest John Mackey. The repertoire includes music by Dvoř�k, Hindemith, Holst, Mackey, Mozart, Susato, and Whitacre. The fee is $600 for participants and $350 for observers. Registration will open on February 1st, and enrollment will be limited to the first 24 paid participants. There is no limit for observers. For more information, please visit here.

	Ithaca College Northeast Wind Conducting Symposium Ithaca College Northeast Wind Conducting Symposium June 28-July 2, 2010 Clinicians: Craig Kirchhoff Stephen Peterson Elizabeth Jackson Kirchhoff For more information: email Steve Peterson or click here.

	NC Conference The North Central Division Conference will be held at Illinois State University, hosted by Steve Steele., February 25-27. The conference, "Moving Forward" will foster an open dialogue between conductors, clinicians and attendees concerning the future of our profession. The future of the wind band, our repertoire, and the preparation of the next generation of conductors/music educators will be represented throughout the conference. Performing ensembles include - Ball State University Wind Ensemble � Thomas E. Caneva Central Michigan University Symphonic Wind Ensemble � John Williamson Grand Valley State University Symphonic Wind Ensemble � Barry D. Martin Illinois State University Wind Symphony � Stephen K. Steele Indiana University Wind Ensemble � Stephen W. Pratt Intercollegiate Honors Band � Myron Welch North Dakota State University Wind Symphony � Warren D. Olfert University of North Dakota Faculty Chamber Players � James Popejoy Presenters include - David Maslanka, Libby Larsen, Steven Bryant, Jeff Herriott, Matthew George, James Popejoy, Erica Neidlinger, Doug Orzolek, Scott Jones, Roby George, Michael Yonchak and others. Housing - The Chateau in Bloomington (309) 662-2020 Registration - follow the link to www.bands.ilstu.edu/ If you register before February 1, you will save money!

	NC Conference - Call for Marching Band Videos Dear CBDNA North Central Membership: The North Central CBDNA is pleased to announce a performance opportunity for college/university marching bands at the 2010 North Central Conference at Illinois State University February 25-27, 2010. Purpose: to provide a juried regional performance opportunity for college and university marching bands. Selected video performances will be shown at a session of the 2010 CBDNA North Central Conference. Directors of selected bands have an opportunity (similar to concert ensembles) to be selected to perform/present at the conference. Deadline for submission is 2/1/10. Please submit one DVD with a halftime show from the 2009 season only. A jury of peers from the NC district will make selections and inform those selected by Feb 5, 2010. Do not submit if you do not plan to attend the conference at Illinois State University. Please include a brief written description with the DVD. Mail DVD to: John Madden 116 College of Music Michigan State University East Lansing, MI 48824 Any questions should be directed to madden@msu.edu, or by calling 517-353-6493. Thanks. -John Madden Chair, CBDNA Athletic Bands Task Force Associate Director of Bands, Michigan State University

	Virginia Tech Band Directors Institute and Conducting Workshop Virginia Tech Band Directors Institute and Conducting Workshop June 27�29, 2010 Clinicians: Jerry Junkin Roy Holder Travis J. Cross For more information please visit here or email Travis J. Cross.