OMEA Spring 2013 web.pdf - Oregon Music Education Association

UpdateTom MullerPresident-ElectAs we wrap up the 2013 All-State and All-Northwest Conferences,I would like to personally congratulate all of those involved withthis event. As the new “super-conference” began to presentsome unique challenges, Gene Burton and his team handled these likeprofessionals, looking out for our Oregon students and making surethey had a successful and rewarding experience. Also, a huge thanksand congratulations should be extended to Jim and Jane Howell fortheir tireless efforts at making each year’s conference a success. Asa “behind the scenes” person, I was truly impressed with everyone’sprofessionalism, flexibility, and desire to make sure our students werewell served. I encourage everyone to give all involved your thanks thenext time you see them.The 2014 convention is starting to take shape with most of the usualrehearsal and performance spaces in Eugene already reserved. Manyof the pieces are in place with my Planning Team and I am excited tobuild a conference that will not only give everyone the “mid-year batteryrecharge,” but will also give teachers some useful tools to take back totheir classrooms. As components fall into place, I will be able share someof the names of conductors, clinicians and guest speakers/artists.I would like to encourage the membership to submit ideas for sessions, orto sign up to present or preside over a clinic. We have so many incredibleteachers in Oregon and I would like to showcase their skills and expertise.Please feel free to email session suggestions to me at tom_muller@ddouglas.k12.or.us, and make sure to fillout the session application. This is yourconference, and the more ideas I have,the better I can tailor it to fit your needs.The formal deadline for submission is June30th and you can find the application inthis journal. Please also consider havingone of your ensembles perform duringa concert hour. This application is alsoavailable in this issue.Please be aware that some of the audition materials for wind/percussionplayers may be changing. There has been some concern with thisprocess and I am currently working with OBDA members to address thisneed. I am also collaborating with jazz educators to revamp this auditionas well. Materials will be posted prior to the end of the school year sothat students may prepare over the summer.On a separate note, we are also putting the final touches on the StateSolo Championship. The event will once again take place at Lewis andClark College. Students will not need to check in at the informationtable, but may report directly to their performance site. Please doublecheck the rooms, as some have changed from previous years. Also, referto www.osaa.org/solo/ for the last few cutoff dates.Northwest Band Camps, Inc.at Twin RocksEmail: info@nwbandcamps.com • Website: www.nwbandcamps.comCamps include group instruction in Small Ensembles, Jazz Band and Concert Band.All performance groups will be led by experienced Middle School, High School & College directors.FOR STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 7 — 11Dates for 20131 st Camp - June 16 - 222 nd Camp June 23 - 29For application brochures &more information contact:James Douglas, executive directorNorthwest Band Camps, Inc.1428 NW 13 th St., Corvallis, OR 97330541-757-9746** This year parents can pay on-line with credit cards.For information contact James Douglas at above email address.Oregon10 O R E G O N ∙ M U S I C ∙ E D U C A T O R