2011 – 2012 YEARBOOK
2011 – 2012 YEARBOOK
2011 – 2012 YEARBOOK
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MSBOA Committees <strong>2011</strong>-<strong>2012</strong><br />
The Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association is greatly aided by the work of our committees. The chairperson assumes great<br />
responsibility and devotes a great deal of time in the various areas listed below. Please contact them with your questions, suggestions and<br />
concerns.<br />
BUDGET AND FINANCE <strong>–</strong> Michael Larsen, 985 Leya Lane, Beulah 49617<br />
(H) 231-882-9305 (O) 231-477-5355 email: larsenm@manistee.org<br />
Prepares an annual budget and analyzes financial position. Makes recommendations to the Executive Board.<br />
CONDUCTING SYMPOSIUM <strong>–</strong> Susan Gould, 6371 Los Altos, Rockford, MI 49341<br />
(H) 616-874-8831 (O) 616-225-1000 x8245 email: goulds@greenville.k12.mi.us<br />
Organizes a workshop where directors work under the tutelage of master conductors. In 2008 the Conducting Symposium<br />
became a part of the Thursday session of the Michigan Music Conference.<br />
FESTIVAL IMPROVEMENTS <strong>–</strong> Joann Gross, 3750 Wing Rd., Mt. Pleasant 48858<br />
(H) 989-560-3107 (O) 989-828-6601 x4427 email: jagross@edzone.net<br />
Considers and proposes changes in festival rules and procedures.<br />
FUTURE PLANNING COMMITTEE <strong>–</strong> Cynthia Swan-Eagan, 514 Oak St., Manistee 49660<br />
(H) 231-723-2002 (O) 231-398-3677 email: csesgan@manistee.org<br />
Projects the future of MSBOA and provides possible directions.<br />
HONORARY AND EMERITUS ACTIVITIES <strong>–</strong> Jon Nichols, 5899 Castle Crook Ave., SE, Kentwood 49508<br />
(H) 616-204-0949<br />
email: doctorjon85@aol.com<br />
Implements the procedure to recognize and honor retired instrumental music instructors as members emeritus and awards<br />
Honorary status to noted individuals that provide educational services to the MSBOA membership.<br />
MICHIGAN MUSIC CONFERENCE <strong>–</strong> Christopher Blackmer, 7630 Heritage Dr., Apt. 12, Lansing 48917<br />
(H) 248-761-5531 (O) 517-925-5824 email: blackmerc@glps.k12.mi.us<br />
Coordinates involvement in Michigan Music Conference in Grand Rapids.<br />
MUSIC COMMISSIONING <strong>–</strong> Stacie Detgen, 707 Warren Ave., Charlotte 48813<br />
(H) 517-5439024 (O) 517-541-5716 email: detgens@charlottenet.org<br />
Oversees the commissioning of new musical works for the MSBOA.<br />
MUSIC EDUCATION WORKSHOP <strong>–</strong> Michael Tolrud, 2337 N. Hickory Rd., Owosso 48867<br />
(H) 989-729-2251 (O) 989-729-5725 email: tolrud@owosso.k12.mi.us<br />
Organizes two annual meetings of all state officers, district presidents, and other representatives to consider questions of<br />
music education. This long-standing committee has produced the excellent MSBOA Handbook series.<br />
MUSIC TECHNOLOGY <strong>–</strong> Nicholas Hardy, 43939 Manitou Dr., Clinton Twp. 48038<br />
(H) 586-906-1844 (O) 586-330-9331 email: nicholashardy@mac.com<br />
Promotes education of computer music issues and creates a music workshop for members as a part of the MMC.<br />
POLICY STUDY <strong>–</strong> Christopher Blackmer, 7630 Heritage Dr., Apt. 12, Lansing 48917<br />
(H) 248-761-5531 (O) 517-925-5824 email: blackmerc@glps.k12.mi.us<br />
Deals with all questions in this area, such as district transfer, extra-curricular trips by musical groups and special<br />
adjudication.<br />
SURVIVAL CAMP <strong>–</strong> Richard Pierce, 37521 Whitney Dr., Wayne, MI 48184<br />
(H) 734-728-5421 (O) 313-827-2900 x77921 email: RCHPierce@aol.com<br />
Organizes the annual Survival Camp for early career directors.<br />
UPPER PENINSULA <strong>–</strong> Laura Robinson, 516 S 11 th St., Escanaba, 49829<br />
(H) 906-786-1787 (O) 906-786-7462 x133 email: laura@dsisd.k12.mi.us<br />
Formed to coordinate MSBOA Upper and Lower Peninsula activities and to encourage participation in MSBOA.<br />
YOUTH ARTS FESTIVAL <strong>–</strong> Paul DeRubeis, 2633 Hickory Lawn, Rochester Hills, 48307<br />
(H) 248-853-6529 (O) 248-341-6000 x6059 email: pderubeis@bloomfield.org<br />
Organizes the annual Youth Arts Festival of Michigan Week with an Honors Band, Honors Orchestra, Honors Jazz Ensemble<br />
and outstanding soloists, and ensembles.<br />
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