2011 Art of Band Conducting and Rehearsing Workshop The University of Texas at Austin is proud to announce the 2011 Art of Band Conducting and Rehearsing Workshop. The workshop will be held Sunday through Thursday, June 12th-16th 2011, and will feature UT faculty members Jerry Junkin, Robert Carnochan, Scott Hanna, Damon Talley, along with Richard Floyd and special guest Donald Grantham. Participants will conduct the UT Summer Chamber Winds with music by Dukas, Gabrieli, Gounod, Grainger, Hindemith, Holst, Mozart, and Wagner. The fee is $600 for participants and $350 for observers. Registration will open on January 31st, and enrollment will be limited to the first 20 paid participants. There is no limit for observers. 2011 CBDNA CONDUCTING SYMPOSIUM The University of Colorado and the College Band Directors National Association will be offering the CBDNA Conducting Symposium for band conductors from June 13-17, 2011 in Boulder, Colorado. H. Robert Reynolds will be joining Professor Allan McMurray in: six hours per day of intensive exploration of expressive conducting technique, repertoire, rehearsal techniques, analysis, and interpretation of scores. Also, Gary Lewis and Matthew Roeder will be adding their expertise and experience to this years symposium. Jim Cochran from Shattinger Music will be here to share his amazing knowledge of music, publishers, contacts and will have a large selection of scores, books, cds, dvds and everything else imaginable available. Also, our special guest composer this year will be Carter Pann– so several pieces in the repertoire list this year will be his. We will also include several works for chamber orchestra. This workshop is intended for the experienced conductor who would like to sharpen skills, expand knowledge of repertoire and stimulate creativity. Applicants must be current members of CBDNA. Two levels of participation are available: 1. The Conductor-participant will conduct for evaluation in the morning hours and participate in seminars in the afternoon. (Only 22 conductors, selected by earliest postmarked return of application, will be accommodated.) 2. The Observer-participant will observe the morning sessions and participate in seminars in the afternoon. This track is not only of value to the student of conducting but serves as a master class to the teacher of conducting as well. For both the advanced professional and the advancing professional, this week will be informative, supportive, and developmental. 2011 CBDNA Young Band Composition Contest - $5,000 Prize CONTEST INFORMATION 1. This contest is an equal opportunity for all regardless of gender, culture, color, national origin, race, ethnicity or religious belief. 2. Entry must be an original, unpublished composition for young band (not for sale or rental from a publisher), which has been composed since January, 2010. 3. The composition should be a grade 3 - 3.5 work of high artistic merit, conceived and constructed so as to be performed effectively by middle/junior high school bands as well as high school bands of modest proficiency (see Representative Repertoire #16). The work should be written for full band instrumentation, approximately as follows: Piccolo, Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, 1st-2nd-3rd B-Flat Clarinets, B-flat Bass Clarinet, E-flat Alto Saxophone, B-flat Tenor Saxophone, E-flat Baritone Saxophone, 1st-2nd-3rd Trumpets, 1st and 2nd F horns, 1st-2nd-3rd Trombones, Euphonium, Tuba, and Percussion. Percussion may include Piano, other keyboard instruments, as well as percussive instruments of a non-traditional nature. 4. Works should be approximately 6-10 minutes in length. There is no limit to the number of movements, or style. Solos or duets with accompaniments are not acceptable. 5. Entries must be submitted with a FULL SCORE and CD recording of good quality for the instrumentation indicated in the score. Synthesizer recordings are unacceptable, and will not be considered. 6. The composers name MAY NOT appear on the score or recording. Any entry received with the composers name on the package, score or recording will not be accepted for evaluation. A sealed envelope containing the completed entry form should be fastened securely to the inside cover of the score. The recording should be identified by title only. 7. Entrants are advised to send all entries by registered or insured mail only. 8. All entries must be received by the CBDNA Chairman postmarked no later than November 15, 2011 9. The CBDNA Young Band Composition Contest Winner will be announced during the College Band Directors National Association Forum held at the Midwest Clinic in Chicago, December 2011. Composers will be notified of the judges decision following the public announcement. 10. The decision of the contest committee will be final and no correspondence may be entered into regarding the award. Should the committee consider none of the submitted compositions to be meritorious, a no prize decision will be rendered. 11. All performance, copyright, and royalty rights remain with the composer. 12. A composer may win the contest only two times, after which they are ineligible to enter the contest again. 13. The committee will exercise due care for the safety of the submitted manuscripts and CDs but cannot assume responsibility for losses that occur during transit. Composers must include a stamped, self-addressed envelope with their submission if they desire the return of their materials. 14. A composer may submit only one entry. Compositions transmitted via fax will not be accepted. Composers should send manuscripts and recordings and direct all inquiries to: Richard Clary, Senior Band Conductor The Florida State University 101 Housewright Music Building 122 N. Copeland Ave. PO Box 3061180 Tallahassee, FL 32306-1180 15. The winning composer will receive a $5,000 cash award. 16. Representative Repertoire: Alligator Alley Michael Daugherty Cajun Folk Songs Frank Ticheli Ginger Marmalade Warren Benson Old Churches Michael Colgrass 17. Download attachment for application. 2011 Virginia Tech Band Directors Institute Registration is now open for the 2011 Virginia Tech Band Directors Institute & Conducting Workshop, a four-day symposium designed for wind band teachers of all levels. Guest clinicians Kevin Sedatole (director of bands at Michigan State University) and Alfred Watkins (director of bands at Lassiter High School in Marietta, Ga.) will join Virginia Tech band faculty Travis J. Cross, Dave McKee, and Tony Marinello from Sunday, June 26, to Wednesday, June 29, on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg. There are 18 spots for conducting participants ($250), nine spots for undergraduate student fellows ($100), and an unlimited number of non-conducting participants ($150). For more information, including the schedule, repertory, student fellowship application forms, and registration forms, please visit our website at: http://www.music.vt.edu/outreach/vtbdi. 2012 CBDNA Southwest Regional Conference Dear Colleagues, You are cordially invited to attend the Southwest Division regional conference to be held March 29-31, 2012 at the University of Texas San Antonio. Our hosts Donald Miller and Bob Rustowicz are planning a terrific event in the heart of San Antonio where it should be beautiful in early Spring. Participating ensembles include: University of Texas Wind Symphony, Rob Carnochan, conductor Washburn University, Mark Norman, conductor Baylor University Symphonic Band, Isaiah Odajima, conductor UMKC Wind Symphony, Joseph Parisi, conductor West Texas A&M University, Don LeFevre, conductor Sam Houston State University, Matthew McInturf, conductor Texas A&M Commerce, Phil Clements, conductor University of Texas-San Antonio, Bob Rustowicz, conductor There are a host of premieres by these select ensembles and their fine conductors, and many composers will be in attendance with daily sessions on new repertoire being performed. Additionally, celebrated NPR spokesperson, Fred Childs will join us for a special clinic. More information with links to housing, conference schedule and other information will be posted within the next few weeks. I hope you can plan on joining us! This is shaping up to be a spectacular conference! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or ideas. All my best, Sarah Dr. Sarah McKoin 806-742-2272 (office) 816-686-3835 (cell) 2013 NATIONAL CONFERENCE University of North Carolina Greensboro March 20-23, 2013 Call for Marching Band Videos College Band Directors National Association CALL FOR MARCHING BAND PERFORMANCE VIDEOS For presentation at the CBDNA North Central Division Conference February 23-25, 2012 Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant MI Purpose To provide a juried performance opportunity for college and university marching bands. Selected video performances will be shown at a session of the 2012 CBDNA North Central Division Conference. Submission Guidelines Each member institution may submit video from a single half-time performance by its college or university marching band recorded between 12/7/09 and 12/4/11 (one show/entry per band); Single camera view or multi-camera angle mix is acceptable; Video not to exceed 10 minutes in length; On 6 identical DVDs, clearly marked with institution, director, and performance date/location; Submit with application information described below; Submissions due 12/9/11; Directors of selected videos will be notified no later than 1/13/12; Directors of selected videos must be on hand to introduce the performance at the 2012 conference in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Bands selected for presentation will not be eligible again until the 2016 conference (a period of four years); Application Information Institution Band name Directors name Address e-mail Phone Assistant directors name Additional staff names and positions Rehearsal hours per week for entire band Number of different half time shows performed each season Number in band on DVD Percentage of music majors in band Size of undergraduate population at institution Seating capacity of home football stadium Classification in football (1A BCS; 1A non-BCS; 1AA; Division II; Division III; N/A) Call for Video pg. 2 Show Information Title (if any) Drill Designer(s) Selection 1 Arranger(s) Selection 2 Arranger(s) Selection 3 Arranger(s) Selection 4 Arranger(s) Selection 5, 6, etc. sim. Other information you would like to include: Submit to: Jim Batcheller Associate Director of Bands School of Music Central Michigan University 169 Music Building Mount Pleasant, MI 48858 FAX: (989)774-3766 Ph: (989)774-3317 Cell: (989) 400-2725 batch1jc@cmich.edu CBDNA/NBA Southern Division Conference, 2012 Dear Colleagues: You are cordially invited to attend the 2012 CBDNA/NBA Joint Southern Division Conference which will be held at Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, GA (Northwest metro-Atlanta area) February 23-25, 2012. Kennesaw State University is home to the Bailey Performance Center (2007), which includes a world-class 624 seat concert hall which will provide a wonderful space for our very important biennial musical gathering. http://www.kennesaw.edu/music/bpc/about.shtml http://www.kennesaw.edu/music/bpc/gallery.shtml Our colleagues David Kehler and John Culvahouse will be our very talented and detail-oriented conference hosts. They have already done much work on our behalf, and I am very confident that they will do much in the coming months to insure an efficiently produced, professionally focused, and warmly collegial conference. Our Conference "Artist-in-Residence" will be H. Robert Reynolds, who has held many important positions in our profession (University of Michigan Director of Bands - Emeritus; University of Southern California - Principal Wind Ensemble Conductor and Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings - Artistic Advisor to name a few). Prof. Reynolds will be our Presenter/Master Teacher for a "mini" conducting symposium experience on Friday of Conference week. The demonstration ensemble for these two sessions will be the very fine University of Louisville Chamber Players under the direction of Dr. Frederick Speck. CBDNA/NBA Southern Division members in good standing who are interested in applying for selection as symposium session conductors should submit a cover letter stating your interest, and a brief resume outlining educational training and professional experience to: Richard Clary Senior Band Conductor The Florida State University PO Box 3061180 Tallahassee, FL 32306-1180 Another distinguished conference Guest will be CBDNA President Eric Rombach-Kendall (Director of Bands, The University of New Mexico). Dr. Rombach-Kendall will be in attendance for most of the week, including serving as presenter/moderator of a special General Session concerning new CBDNA initiatives in music education. This session will be an opportunity for CBDNA and NBA conference attendees to discuss strategies for better assisting school music educators, and for helping to emerge from these ever-difficult times for public and private school music educators stronger and better supported. This is a priority initiative of the CBDNA National Board, and it has the full and concerted interest of the national organization. This focus on support of Music Education has long been a Southern Division point of reference, and it is mirrored by our broad-based, inclusive, and diverse group of featured performing groups. Featured Public School and Community Ensembles include: Harrison High School Wind Ensemble (GA) Jones Middle School Band (GA) Mabry Middle School Band (GA) Oliver Middle School Band (TN) Riverwatch Middle School Band (GA) Tara Winds (GA) Thompson High School Band (AL) W.T. Woodson High School (VA) Featured University Ensembles include: Columbus State University Wind Ensemble (GA) Kennesaw State University Wind Ensemble (GA) Liberty University Wind Ensemble (VA) University of North Carolina Wind Ensemble (NC) University of South Carolina Symphonic Winds (SC) University of Georgia Wind Symphony (GA) University of Louisville Chamber Players (KY) Valdosta State University ÒExit 18Ó Faculty Ensemble (GA) Kennesaw, Georgia is a very desirable location from the standpoint of services and amenities, with a wide selection of fine restaurants and many other points of cultural and entertainment interest. Our conference hotel (for registered conference attendees) will be the beautiful and nearly-new Embassy Suites (Atlanta-Kennesaw Town Centre) with before-taxes conference rates of: $104.00 per night for King Suites, or $124.00 per night for Double Queen Suites. It is my honor to be serving as the CBDNA Southern Division President for this biennium. I am very confident that our 2012 conference is in the very best of hands with our friends and colleagues at KSU, and in consultation with NBA Southern Division President, Dr. Rick Good, we look forward to presenting a conference for the Southern Divisions of CBDNA and NBA that is reflective of the shared needs and desires of our dual constituencies. Our Conference website http://www.cbdnasd.org will be online very soon with more information as it becomes finalized. We hope you will join us for great food, wonderful music, engaging discussion, and nurturing collegiality in beautiful Kennesaw, Georgia February 23-25, 2012! Best, Richard Clary Southern Division President, CBDNA Senior Band Conductor Director of Wind Ensemble Studies The Florida State University 101 Housewright Music Building 122 N. Copeland Ave. PO Box 3061180 Tallahassee, FL 32306-1180 Phone: 850.644.4181 Fax: 850.644.2928 Email: rclary@fsu.edu CBNDA SW REGIONAL WEBSITE Happy New Year everyone! The website for the SW Regional Conference is up and running. The URL is listed above with links to the hotel website. I look forward to seeing all of you there! Best, Sarah Conducting Masterclass and Workshop Series Follow link for more information Divisional Conference Good day, The Western/Northwestern Regional Conference of the CBDNA will be on the campus at the University of Nevada in Reno. The dates are March 14-17, 2012. The conference site is the following: http://www.wnwcbdna.org/ Information will begin appearing there as it becomes available. Feel free to contact Chris Chapman (chris.chapman@oregonstate.edu) for further details. Looking forward to seeing you there Eastern Division Conference-March1-3, 2012 The Eastern Division Conference will be hosted by Jack Stamp on the campus of Indiana University of PA, March 1-3, 2012. Follow link for more information Click file for registration form North Central Divisional Conference Performing Ensembles Central Michigan University Symphonic Wind Ensemble; Jack Williamson, conductor Detroit Chamber Winds; Robert Reynolds, conductor Drake University Wind Symphony; Robert Meunier, conductor Eastern Michigan University Wind Symphony; Mary K Schneider, conductor Intercollegiate Honor Band; Russ Mikelson, conductor Michigan State University Wind Symphony; Kevin Sedatole, conductor Ohio University Wind Symphony; Andrew Trachsel, conductor University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Wind Ensemble; John Climer, conductor Wayne State University Wind Symphony; Douglas Bianchi, conductor Registration Information on conference registration, hotels and transportation is now available at the following web site: http://www.mus.cmich.edu/ Please take the time to register early and plan to be there for what promises to be an outstanding conference with a top rate lineup of ensembles and sessions. I'll see you in 44 days! Andy Schedule for North Central Divisional Conference Thursday, February 23 1:00 Session - Conducting without Pain; Avoiding injury by minding your Business (Amy Roisum-Foley) 2:15 Session - (Small College Task Force) Advocacy for Small/Community College Music Programs: An Open-forum Discussion. Moderated by the CBDNA North Central Regional Task Force for Small/Community College Issues. (James Adams) 4:15 Concert - Ohio University Wind Symphony; Andrew Trachsel, conductor 8:00 Concert -Michigan State University Wind Symphony; Kevin Sedatole, conductor Friday, February 24 8:30 Session - The Small Schools Answer to the BIg Schools Marching Band (Adam Lambert) and A History of Programming for the College Band: We Are What We Do (Jason Ladd) 10:00 Concert - Chosen Gems Session 11:15 Business Luncheon Meeting 1:30 Concert - Eastern Michigan University Wind Symphony; Mary Schneider, conductor 3:00 Session – Percy Graingers Lincolnshire Posy: Compositional Techniques as Manifestation of his Free Music Concept (Glen Gillis) and Silence is NOT Golden: Creating a Silent Film Background Score (Jim Ripley) 4: 15 Concert Drake University Wind Symphony; Robert Meunier, conductor 8:00 Concert Central Michigan University Symphonic Wind Ensemble; Jack Willamson, conductor Saturday, February 25 8:15 Session – Essential Movement Lessons from Dance Pedagogy (Matthew Schlomer) 9:30 Session – A Conductor Prepares: Approaches to Conducting Pedagogy through Deep LIstening (Brendan Caldwell) 11:00 Concert - Wayne State University Wind Symphony; Douglas Bianchi, conductor 12:15 Marching Band video session 1:30 Concert University of Wisconsin/Milwaukee Wind Ensemble, John Climer, conductor 3:00 Session Façade: A unique Collaboration of composer and poet (Samuel McIlhagga) 4:15 Concert Intercollegiate Band; Russ Mikkelson, conductor 6:00 Banquet (Jim Cochran, keynote) 8:00 Concert Detroit Chamber Winds; H. Robert Reynolds, conductor Western-Northwestern Division Conference Dear Colleagues: We are pleased to announce the 2012 Western/Northwestern Division Conference to be hosted by Mack McGrannahan at the University of Nevada, Reno on March 14-17, 2012. As Mack says,"In the Beginning, there was the Western/Northwestern Division Conference of the College Band Directors Association. That was over 23 years ago when our forefathers conceived this joint adventure. We continue to meet bi-annually in Reno for an inspirational time of musical sharing and camaraderie, and this years Conference will surely be one to remember. This year's slate includes eleven concerts and eleven clinic sessions. Among the outstanding clinics is a conducting clinic by Ray Cramer, Director of Bands Emeritus from Indiana University. Also, Larry Gookin, John Thrasher, and Mack McGrannahan will collaborate on a panel highlighting the 22-year history of the conference. Our guest composer this year is Julie Giroux. If you want to be part of this year's consortium simply email Greg Benson (Greg.Benson@ceu.edu). Please register through the Western/Northwestern Division Website: wnwcbdna.org Pre-Registration for the 2012 conference will be $110 and $130 after February 1. Room cost at the Ramada Hotel will be $69 per room, whether there is 1, 2, 3 or 4 in the room. The Registration fee includes the Friday night banquet, breakfast buffet on Saturday during the General Business meeting, and refreshments for the final clinic. Attitude Adjustment for the College Band Directors with clinician Mack McGrannahan. Please submit your registration (see the website) soon!!! Chris Chapman Oregon State University (541) 737-8829: chris.chapman@oregonstate.edu Northwestern President Thomas P. Rohrer Utah State University (435) 797-3004 rohrer@hass.usu.edu Western President