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Posted June 27, 2008
Recording Needed
I am looking for recordings of the Hal Leonard marching band music for The
Temptations show. The selections include, Get Ready, My Girl, Papa Was A Rolling
Stone, and I Can’t Get Next to You/Get Ready. If you have recordings of these,
please contact me by phone @ 870.918.4211 or via e-mail @
kevin.dunn@hope.k12.ar.us .
Thanks in advance, Kevin D. Dunn
ABA Golf
I haven't had a great response thus far from my fellow golfers for the ABA golf
tournament. I am sure many of you are just waiting until the last minute to get
your stuff into me. We have always had a great turn out for this fun event.
Please take just a second and send me an e-mail in the next day or two and let
me know you are planning to play. Send it to
scarrie1@fortsmithschools.org
. Please take a little time to take care of this. Super Holiday Tours is
providing a BBQ lunch after the tournament. We will also have drinks by Fort
Smith Schools and prizes provided by Tom Reynolds and others. Ben Geren Golf
Course is also providing free buckets of balls to use at the driving range and
putting green before the tournament. Lots of fun and fellowship for $36. The
deadline is July 23rd, but let me know as soon as you can. ALSO, If any of
you would like to donate prizes for the golf tournament, please let me know.
Thanks, Sean Carrier - Fort Smith Southside Band - work (479) 646-0201 -
www.southsiderebelband.org
West Memphis Marching
Classic
The West Memphis Marching Classic will be held October 11, 2008 at Hamilton
Schulz Field in West Memphis. For more information you can contact: Cathy
Williams cathywmhs25@aol.com or
Brice Evans at fredtrout@yahoo.com
Posted June 24, 2008
Help Needed
I would greatly appreciate any feedback from those of you who have
experience with smart boards and/or promethean boards or other technological
applications (instructional software, websites, etc). Any advice, words of
wisdom, pointers, suggestions, or insights would be much appreciated. Also, I
would like to talk with anyone who uses software in order to print out receipts.
Thanks a bunch! Damon Donnell - Hellstern Middle School Band -
Springdale, AR - (479) 750-8725 Work - (479) 927-9711 Home -
ddonnell@sdale.org
Posted June 18, 2008
Pat Sheridan & Sam Pilafian at UAFS
World renowned teachers/performers Sam Pilafian and Pat Sheridan will be
featured at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith National Brass Academy on June
25 and 26. These events will be free and open to the public
Wednesday, June 25 - 3:00 – 5:00 pm Masterclass: Breathing Gym - 7:30pm Pat
Sheridan/Sam Pilafian concert with the River Valley Community Band - Thursday,
June 26 - 3:00 – 5:00 pm Masterclass - 7:30 pm Pat Sheridan/Sam PilafianSolo
Recital - Sam Pilafian is best known as a founding member of the internationally
renowned Empire Brass Quintet. Pat Sheridan has appeared as a tuba soloist in
venues ranging from the White House to an NBA half-time show and the Hollywood
Bowl. They have traveled all over the globe, performing with some of the world's
most prestigious ensembles and have co-authored the popular pedagogy books The
Breathing Gym and the Brass Gym. Kevin Sanders - Low Brass - University of
Arkansas-Fort Smith -
ksanders@uafortsmith.edu
Posted June 16, 2008
Arkansas Open
The ARKANSAS OPEN will be held on Saturday, October 25 at Arkansas State
University in Jonesboro. More information will be out soon. If questions,
email brady.massey@pokey.k12.ar.us.
Brady Massey - Director of Bands - Pocahontas High School - 2312 Stadium Drive -
Pocahontas, Arkansas 72455 - (870) 892-4573 x2305 -
www.pocahontasband.org
Posted June 9, 2008
AWBDA Pin
Hello AWBDA Membership, Thanks to those of you who have already sent me
money for a new AWBDA pin. If anyone else is interested in ordering a pin,
please send me $10.00 dollars ASAP! I need all orders by Monday, June 23. Since
school is now out, please mail orders to my home address: 21 Overlook Trail,
Conway, Ar. 72032. Thanks! - Judy Harkrider - AWBDA Treas.
Flagline Instructor Request
Hello, We are looking for someone to choreograph our marching band flagline
routines. Where: Prairie Grove High School. When: The 1st week in
August for 5 days would be the best, be we are flexible. What: 3 Routines
Choreographed and taught. How Much: We have paid $25 an hour and with gas
prices would pay mileage. You would work about 4 hours a day. The perfect
person would live near or in NW Arkansas.
Please contact me directly if you are interested. Thanks, Gerry Nichols -
Prairie Grove HS Band - 500 Cole - Prairie Grove, AR 72753 - 479-422-3035 -
479-582-2028.
Posted June 2, 2008
Uniforms for Sale
Waldron has approximately 65 Fruhauf marching band uniforms for sale.
They are black with white piping and have Waldron embroidered in orange and
white on one sleeve and Bulldogs on the other. Most are in very good condition.
Contact Daniel Cooper for more information 479-637-3160. PLEASE RESPOND TO
Daniel Cooper at
daniel.cooper@waldron.k12.ar.us
or 479-637-3160.
Stars and Stripes
Celebration
LITTLE ROCK WIND SYMPHONY - Karen Fannin, conductor will host our 12th annual
Flag Day salute to the red, white, and blue. We’ve got hand-clapping marches,
flag- waving patriotic songs, and toe-tapping Broadway show tunes. There will be
free ice cream courtesy of Blue Bell Creameries and free flags to wave donated
by Woodmen of the World. Bring the kids and your picnic baskets to the lawn of
MacArthur Museum in historic MacArthur Park in downtown Little Rock. Here’s to
the Stars and Stripes Forever! A STARS AND STRIPES CELEBRATION - Saturday,
June 7, 6:30 p.m. - Rain Date: Sunday, June 8 - MacArthur Park, Little Rock
Free Admission - Flag Retirement Ceremony - Led by Woodmen of the World and Boy
Scouts of America. Bring your old flag for proper disposal. Sponsored by
MacArthur Museum of Arkansas Military History -
Jack Blackshear, Sr. - Sue Clark. Little Rock Wind Symphony - P. O. Box
250341 - Little Rock, AR 72225 - 501.666.0777 -
www.lrwindsymphony.org
Posted May 30, 2008
The Jessieville Invitational Marching Contest will be on Tuesday, October
14, 2008. If you did not come last year and would like a packet, email me
and I will put you on the list. Mark your calendars!!! Contact:
Bill Ritter - Jessieville Bands -
ritterb@jessie1.k12.ar.us
Posted May 28, 2008
ABA Golf
I want to put in a plug for the ABA Golf Tournament. It is on July 30th at
Ben Geren Golf Course in Fort Smith. The cost is a mere $36 (checks payable to
ABA). A meal will be provided after the tournament by Super Holiday Tours (Bob
Markle). It will be an 8:30 shotgun start so be there about 8:00. It is a great
way to meet new people and have fun with old friends. I want to encourage
everyone from ages 12 to 112 to come and play. Please have your registration to
me by July 23. Mail it to: Sean Carrier - 7215 Red Pine Drive - Fort
Smith, AR 72916 - If you have any questions, please e-mail me at
scarrie1@fortsmithschools.org
Posted May 27, 2008
Help Needed
Hello all! With the year coming to a close and a new band director
taking Alana’s position this fall, we have to gather all of our “pretty sure
that’s how we did it last year” stacks into a handbook for future Little John
directors. Can you please send some ideas of how your band handbooks are put
together? Table of contents…the whole darn book so I can cut and
paste…Attachments are welcome! Thanks! Julie -
julierutherford@suddenlink.net
- Julie Rutherford - Danville Junior High Band - 479-495-4815
Posted May 17, 2008
Mrs. Don (Ginny) Minx
Hey everyone! I have recently been in contact with my friend Donnis Minx
daughter of the late Donald R. Minx, Arkansas State University and Arkansas Phi
Beta Mu Hall of Fame. This is early notice to all of you but I would like your
help to surprise Mrs. Ginny Minx for her 86th birthday on June 3. Would everyone
who knew Mr. Don Minx or Mrs. Ginny Minx please take time to send her a card and
maybe include a special memory of Mr. or Mrs. Minx. Her health is failing and
she has always been such a people person. I hope this will be a bright spot for
her on her birthday. Mrs. Ginny Minx, 7401 Battlecreek Lane, Corryton, TN 37721.
Please don't miss this opportunity to care for someone who loved Mr. Minx, he
made all our lives special.
Dixie Band Camp
The dates for the 70th annual session of Dixie Band Camp, held at The University
of Central Arkansas in Conway are: Junior Camp: June16-21- Senior Camp: June
22-28 - This years Senior Camp Blue Band Guest Clinician is composer Robert W.
Smith. Brass, Woodwind & Percussion players making any of the All-State
Bands will receive a $235.00 Scholarship. Additional information and
Application Forms are available at:
www.dixiebandcamp.com
www.banddirectoronline.com
Hi, I am an instrumental music teacher in Northern Maine. I have just created
and launched a website for Band Directors. I have provided links on the site to
every Music Educators Association on the website. The sites focus is on having a
forum so that band directors from around the world can talk, share ideas, and do
many other things. I think this will be a great resource that has been needed
for a long time and your help in this would be greatly appreciated. The website
can be found at
http://www.banddirectoronline.com - Thank you for your time!! - Adam W.
Metzler - Band Director Online Webmaster - 4-12 Instrumental Music Teacher -
Mars Hill, ME
Posted May 22, 2008
Equipment for Sale
We have several sets of 5 foot flag poles to get rid of ( a set is 10 - 15) .
Many are black or silver and a set or two is gold. These are in great shape, we
are just clearing out our Jr. high marching band closets. We also have
some old marching percussion (snares, Quads and Bass drums). They will need a
little maintenance with drum heads, and carriers. They do have carriers, some
just need a little minor repair. Most have a case and all are white (or used to
be). We don't have to sell these as a set, get what you need. We have about
three sets to get rid of. Two sets are Pearl and one set is Yamaha. Just
like the uniforms, make an offer and their yours. This stuff will be
thrown away at the end of the school year, so let me know ASAP if you are
interested. Respond to
dblevins@rogers.k12.ar.us Doug Blevins - Elmwood Jr. High Rogers -
479-631-3600
Uniforms for Sale
In Rogers we are transitioning from 2 Jr. Highs to 4 Middle Schools. Therefore,
we will not be needing our current Jr. High band uniforms anymore. We have 164
military style band uniforms for sale. Most of the uniforms are 14 years old and
were made by DeMoulin. 35 were made by Fruhauf. I know that they sound old, but
I have made sure that the students took very good care of them. The coat
is mostly purple with a white shield on the front that has Oakdale spelled
diagonally across the front. The diagonal stripe can be removed since it is sewn
onto the coat. The collar and back of the coat have white accents with silver
piping. The trousers are high waisted with built in suspenders. They are black
with a 1.5" white stripe and silver piping. Please send all inquiries to:
browan@rogers.k12.ar.us
Thanks, Bill Rowan - Oakdale Jr. High School Band - 479-631-3615
Jazz Material
The All-Region/State Jazz material should be out by June 20th. Please check the
Jon Ross Music website for ordering information
www.pdfband.com
. There are several schools that
have not paid for their last year's packet. You will need to pay for it before
ordering the 08-09 material. Please thank the following people for their hard
work on this years material: Warren Casey - Jackie Lamar - Gary Meggs -
Larry Jones - Ron Horton - Tim Howe - Rick Endel - Michael Johnson - Les Pack -
Dustin Chambers - Larry Norred - Clay Hooten - Special thanks to Larry Norred
our publisher, Warren Casey( editor) Rick Endel (recording engineer) and the
combo who made the recordings. Michael Johson (bass), Rick Endel (piano), Dustin
Chambers (set). Sincerely, Clay Hooten - Jazz Materials Coordinator -
Immediate Past President, ARIAJE
Posted May 21, 2008
UAFS Band Camp
Colleagues, World renowned brass artists Sam Pilafian and Pat Sheridan
will be featured at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith National Brass Academy
this Summer, June 22-28, 2008. High school and college students from across the
United States will work with Sam, Pat, and the Apex Brass Quintet in chamber
music, brass choir, master classes, and private lessons. Sam Pilafian is
best known as a founding member of the internationally renowned Empire Brass
Quintet. Pat Sheridan has appeared as a tuba soloist in venues ranging from the
White House to an NBA half-time show and the Hollywood Bowl. They have traveled
all over the globe, performing with some of the world's most prestigious
ensembles and have co-authored the popular pedagogy books The Breathing Gym and
the Brass Gym. This should be an unforgettable experience for your
students. For more general information, apply online, and to watch our
online video please visit:
http://www.apexbrass.com/seminar.php Best, Kevin Sanders - University
of Arkansas - Fort Smith
Posted May 20, 2008
Thanks From John and Suzzi Combs
Dear Bandmasters - Thank you so much for the kind words and heartfelt
prayers. I am always amazed at the closeness of the band community, but have
never felt such overwhelming love and affection. The cards, letters, emails,
plants and flowers were amazing. As everyone that has experienced it knows,
losing a parent is inevitable, but never easy. Having the support of friends
certainly eases the pain.With humble appreciation, Suzzi & John Combs
Thanks from Ed
Gay
I would like to thank the membership for
their thoughts, prayers, and kind words. It was a very difficult 4 weeks in our
family but with the Lords help my mother-in-law is now back home and is starting
to be herself again. She is still moving a little slow but is gaining strength
every day. This family of ASBOA members is truly amazing. Sincerely, Ed
Gay -
egay@westfork.k12.ar.us
Posted May 19, 2008
Music Needed
Parkview High School would appreciate the following copies of Procession of
Nobles arr. Erik W.G. Leidzen: All Trombone parts, All Alto Saxophone parts, 1st
Oboe and Timpani. We have ordered replacement piece unfortunately it has not
arrived yet. Thank you, Devonna Whited - Assistant Director - Parkview Arts and
Science Magnet - 501-447-2374 office - 501-447-2301 fax -
Devonna.Whited@lrsd.org
HSU Band Camp
Henderson State University is proud to
announce the 43rd annual Henderson Band Camp! - Jr. I Band Camp: June 17-21 -
Jr. II Band Camp: June 24-28 - Senior Band Camp: July 6-12 -
Application forms and other downloadable info at:www.HSUBANDCAMP.com
- Senior Camp Guest Artist is Mr. Greg Patillo – the YouTube beat-boxing flute
sensation. Here is a link to the YouTube video of Mr. Patillo performing Super
Mario Brothers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crfrKqFp0Zg
DIRECTORS: The AUDITION MUSIC has been updated to reflect the ASBOA changes of
April. Please double-check here:
http://www.hsuband.com/Band_Camp.html
to make sure that your students have the correct audition
music for camp. For any further questions, contact: Jesse Leyva, Director
of Bands -
LeyvaJ@hsu.edu
Uniforms for Sale
I have approx 165 uniforms to sell. They were made by Fruhauf. The uniform
is a military style coat, Kelley Green with white accent and buttons on the
front. It does say "Elmwood" across the shoulder. The pants are black high
waisted pants with suspenders and have a green stripe outlined in white down the
leg. There are no hats or plumes. Most of these uniforms are about 15
years old, I bought 50 of them about 8 years ago. They have been worn by the
Elmwood Jr. High band at home games, parades and concert contest over the
years.Please just make an offer, the district is just trying to get these out of
the closet. Doug Blevins - Rogers Elmwood Jr. High - 479-631-3600 -
dblevins@rogers.k12.ar.us
Posted May 13, 2008
Help Needed
We are having some scheduling difficulties here in Pea Ridge. We are trying
to get some information together to present to our Administration concerning:
1. How often do you see you 6th graders? 2. How many electives are your
6th/7th/8th graders allowed to choose from? 3. Are your students required
to choose between Athletics/Band/Art/Choir? Please email me at
hpeters@prs.k12.ar.us with your
answers! You are greatly appreciated! Heather L. Peters - Pea Ridge High
School - Band Director
Help Needed - Jazz
Band
I need some help, I'm going to start a Jazz Band here at Newport next year.
The Principal and counselors need a Course Approval/ In House Credit and such,
in order to get this into the class schedule and for the students to get credit.
Do you know what it is that I need to give them or can you point me in the
direction of a director that has this sort of info? Thanks, Shane Fudge -
Director of Bands - Newport High School -
mfudge@newport.k12.ar.us -
870-523-1347 School -
870-613-3100
Posted May 12, 2008
Battle of the Bands 2008
We are thrilled to announce Drum Corps International "Battle on the Border"
V will be held at Van Buren High School's Blakemore Field, Wednesday, July 23
2008 at 7:30 pm. We have a stellar line-up this year that includes:
Madison Scouts - 2 time Drum Corps International World Champions - Bluecoats -
2007 Drum Corps International World Championship Finalist - Glassmen - 2007 Drum
Corps International World Championship Finalist - Blue Knights - 2007 Drum Corps
International World Championship Finalist - Blue Stars and Pioneer. This
is the only show in a 2 state area that features ONLY World Class (formerly Div.
I) corps' in competition, and the only DCI show in the state! This would be a
fantastic way to get your students pumped right before the kick-off of your
summer marching rehearsals. Tickets go on sale May 14 and can be purchased
by calling Drum Corps International at 317-275-1212. Group ticket discounts are
available! For more info you can log on to:
http://www.dci.org or the official
show website
http://web.mac.com/ronsooie/iweb/dcibattleontheborder/Home.html or you
can call me at 479-459-1268. ALSO, we still have opportunities available
for hosting a corps if you are interested! (and located in the river valley /
Northwest Arkansas vicinity). Look forward to seeing all of you there!
Ron Smith - Van Buren High School
Another Note for AR
Flutes
I have only heard from three flute players so far. We need some numbers so
we can get something started for ABA. PLEASE reply to
crubly@indian.dsc.k12.ar.us if
you are willing to be a part of AR Flutes at ABA. Thanks, C. Andrew Rubly
-
Caddo Hills
Posted May 9, 2008
Drill Design
I still have a few spots open for Drill Design for the fall; if you are
interested, I urge you to contact me as soon as possible. I offer design for any
band, large or small, at competitive prices. Directors will receive drill
charts, instructions on drill and body movement, and (new for 2008) a video of
your drill in motion WITH SOUND if recordings are available. I have been
designing drill now for 9 years and am capable of designing for highly
competitive shows or for the average half-time performance. I do not put my ego
in front of your group's needs. My goal is to make your group look as good as
possible. If you are interested, please contact me at the following email
address: rdsmarching@yahoo.com
Thank you for your time! I hope everyone has a great summer! Randall
Standridge, Harrisburg High School.
Summer In Service
I will be teaching four content areas of in-service this summer. Once again
I will be doing a 6 hour session on Music & Movement in Early Childhood and a 6
hour session on Sound 101: Beginning Sound. In addition, I will be teaching a 6
hour Technology for the Music Educator that will cover equipment, software,
website development, recording & podcasting. Also new this year is Sound 201:
The Live Experience. This workshop is for those who have had Sound 101. However,
this time you will run a large system in a "concert" situation. All participants
will need to bring their instruments, and vocalists will need accompaniment
tracks. Participants will serve as both operators and performers. It will be a
great hands-on experience and will be offered in only a few locations. Follow
this link for more information:
http://www.makinmusic.net/enter/workshops.htm Brian K. Faulkner, M.Ed.
- Makin' Music, Inc. - 1404 South Greenwich Avenue - Russellville, AR 72801 -
479-968-8074 home/office www.makinmusic.net
Posted May 6, 2008
Flag Instructor Needed
I am looking for a Flag instructor that can do practices and tryouts next
week (May 12-16). The practices can run from 3:30 or anytime after that for 1
1/2 hours. Our majorettes are practicing the same week from 4-5:30 PM. I will
employ the instructor for this week for $150 and also hire them to complete our
show over the summer and if possible, come during summer band (starts Aug 1st.)
to teach the line the rest of the show. Please respond soon so that I can
get you a CD of the recordings for this year's show. Our line is only 2 years
old and have received excellent ratings the past two years. We are possibly
thinking of adding rifles to our show as well. Thanks, David Yarbrough,
Director - Bigelow Music Dept. -
yarbroug@bigelow.k12.ar.us
Posted May 2, 2008
Steven Moss Drum Major & Color Guard Academy
Ouachita Baptist University is excited to announce that the Steven Moss Drum
Major and Color Guard Academy will be held on our campus this summer. The dates
will be June 4 – 6, 2008. The beautiful Ouachita campus has wonderful facilities
that are well suited to the needs of the Steven Moss Academy. The Academy will
focus heavily on practical and successful techniques for the modern drum major
and color guard. The camp will feature a highly talented and qualified staff
with years of teaching experience. Drum Major clinicians will be Steven Moss,
Michael Kornegay and Chase Jones. Color guard clinicians will be Sara Field,
Heather Swander, John Ladd and Michael McGhee. We invite you to come out and be
a part of this exciting and progressive experience this summer! For more
information visit:
http://www.stevenmossacademy.com/ .See you there! Steven Moss -
smoss@winonaisd.org CLINICIANS:
DRUM MAJOR (Field Commander)
Steven Moss - Michael Kornegay - Chase Jones. COLOR GUARD: Sara
Field - Heather Swander - Michael McGhee - John Ladd.
Williams Baptist College
Williams Baptist College in Walnut Ridge invites current students and incoming
freshmen to join its newly-formed instrumental ensemble. Our vision is to create
an atmosphere which allows instrumental performers to continue to develop the
skills attained over their years of high school instrumental experience.
Expectations for the upcoming year are for a chamber group capable of performing
in various formal and informal venues, with anticipation of future growth into a
well-rounded collegiate wind ensemble. The ensemble will be open to any
student with prior instrumental experience enrolled at WBC, regardless of major.
Involvement in the ensemble will carry one hour of academic credit (for more
information on this aspect of the ensemble program, consult the Department of
Music). Interested parties should contact Dr. Bob Magee for more
information. He can be reached at (870) 759-4159 or
bmagee@wbcoll.edu . Craig Wadley -
Director of Bands
Technology Coordinator - Rector School District -
cawadley@yahoo.com
www.geocities.com/cawadley
Thanks from Cindy Burrow
With heartfelt thanks to the ASBOA membership for its continuing prayer support,
Cindy Burrow (Searcy) sends this report: There is great rejoicing in
Burrow family!! We welcomed our son (in law) Marine Sgt. Josh Goss safely home
from Iraq this past Friday. There were hundreds there to cheer all of the great
guys home after a year away. After two, year-long deployments his company has
had NO CASUALTIES. We are so thankful, but our prayers continue for the many who
remain apart from their loved ones and in harm’s way. As the homecoming signs
read “God Bless America, Home of the Free Because of the Brave.”
Posted April 29, 2008
ASU Auxiliary Auditions
On Saturday, May 17, Arkansas State University will conduct Auxiliary
auditions for the 2008 Fall season. The auditions will be held at the College of
Fine Arts building on the Jonesboro campus beginning at 9 AM. The flag audition
itself consists of some basic fundamentals, then a performance of a small
routine in front of the judges. Majorettes will present a brief (1 minute) solo
routine, followed by line work taught during the audition. We have enjoyed a
great deal of success with this process; it both serves the purpose of
identifying those with the necessary skill set to perform with the band and
reducing the amount of stress generated by the audition. As always, you
are most welcome to contact me directly if I can assist you in any way!
Dr. Kenneth D Carroll - University Bands/Saxophone - Arkansas State University -
kdcarroll@astate.edu
Posted April 25, 2008
Help Needed!
I am in need of putting together a handbook for my bands and choirs here at
Hector. I want to have something put together by May 12 so, your attention to
this would be very much appreciated. Things that I need are examples of
your band/choir handbook, a list of expectations for the band and choir
including behavior in class, behavior on trips (including bus behavior),
consequences for bad behavior (in my classes, other classes or on trips), steps
up to and including being dropped from band/choir, parent expectations for
student participation, costs for participation (fees, rentals, etc.),
expectations for arrival and pick up for trips, parent and student participation
contracts and how they are to represent the school.
I want to have this ready to hand out at the begining of summer practices when I
meet with students and their parents who will return the contract signed which
will determine whether or not they will participate next fall. Your help
is greatly appreciated, thank you in advance for participating, Mel Lowe -
Director of Bands and Choirs - Hector High School - 479-284-5810 - 479-886-2626
- mel.lowe@hector.k12.ar.us
Posted April 23, 2008
11th Annual Band Extravaganza
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 - 7 pm - Benson Auditorium - Harding University -
Searcy, Arkansas - The Searcy High School Band, Harding Academy Band, and
Harding University Wind Ensemble will present their 11th Annual Band
Extravaganza on Tuesday April 29th at 7pm in the Benson Auditorium on the
Harding University campus. Special guest conductor for this year’s event is Mr.
John Whitwell, who will conduct master classes during the day and conduct the
mass band finale at the concert. Also featured is Mr. Wes Parker, percussion
soloist, performing Ziek’s Concerto for Percussion Solo and Wind Ensemble with
the Harding University Wind Ensemble. The event is free of charge.
For more information contact the Harding University Dept. of Music at
501-279-4575.
Posted April 22, 2008
Yamaha Sounds of Summer Percussion Camp
Harding University and Saied Music Co. are proud to host the first Yamaha
Sounds of Summer Percussion Camp at Harding University! This camp will be a very
valuable learning experience for all levels of marching percussionists. In
addition to focusing on improving all aspects of marching percussion, this is
also a great way to keep your percussionists motivated and practicing throughout
the summer! This year, we are fortunate to have Mike McIntosh as our feature
clinician. Mr. McIntosh is a widely sought after percussion educator and
currently hold the position of Director of Percussion with the Bluecoats Drum
and Bugle Corps. There will be additional percussion staff from the area that
will help with sectional rehearsals. The camp will take place in the Reynolds
Center for Music and Communication at Harding University on July 10-11, 2008.
The cost of the camp will be $45. This includes tuition, a Yamaha music
instruction book, and a Sounds of Summer shirt. On campus housing will not be
offered for this two day camp, but I would be happy to suggest some hotels if
needed. For all the details of the camp and what is expected, including a
daily schedule of events, please visit
http://www.yamaha.com/soundsofsummer/. For registration information or
any other questions, please contact me at
wparker@harding.edu . I hope to see all of your percussionists this
summer! Wesley Parker - Adjunct Instructor of - Percussion - Harding
University - Department of Music
ASU Jazz Concert
Arkansas State University would like to invite you to An Evening of Modern Jazz
- Featuring: Mike Tomaro - With: The Arkansas State University Jazz
Band - And - The Delta Community Jazz Orchestra. Saturday, April 26th 6:00
pm
Fowler Center. This concert is free and open to the public. For more
information please contact: Dr. E. Ron Horton - Director of Jazz Studies -
Arkansas State University -
rhorton@astate.edu 870-972-2799
She-e Wu Concert and
Clinic at SAU Magnolia
Southern Arkansas University presents world-renowned marimbist She-e Wu in a
clinic and recital on Wednesday, April 23, at the Grand Hall Ballroom in the
Donald W. Reynolds Center, located on the SAU Magnolia campus. The clinic will
begin at 5:30, the concert at 7:30. Both events are open to the public and
presented free of charge. In addition to her solo performance, the Southern
Arkansas University Percussion Ensemble will accompany She-e on David
Gillingham’s Concerto for Marimba and Percussion Orchestra. Hope to see you all
there! She-e Wu has appeared as a solo artist at the 25th, 27th and 30th
Percussive Arts Society International Convention; Journées de la Percussion,
NancyPhony Festival, perKumania festival, and PercuPassion Festival in France;
Bach Symposium/Bach Variation Festival in Lincoln Center; Taiwan Connection
concert at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center; International Percussion Festival
and InterAmerican Music and Arts Festival Orchestra in Puerto Rico; Festival
Internacional de Percusion "Ritmo Vital 2001" and National Percussion Convention
in Spain; Fukui Marimba Seminar in Japan; Giornate della Percussione in Italy;
Taipei International Percussion Convention, and many other festivals. Ms. Wu has
performed as guest recitalist and clinician at universities, colleges,
conservatories in France, Belgium, Italy, Sweden, Denmark, England, Germany as
well as American music institutions and "Days of Percussion" throughout the
United States. Ms. Wu’s composition Blue Identity was written for Frederic
Macarez and the Paris Conservatory CNR percussion ensemble. Blue Identity was
premiered in Paris at the Journées de la Percussion festival and the American
premiere took place at the 27th Percussive Arts Society International
Convention. K-PAX, a piece for marimba duo, was commissioned by the Taipei
International Percussion Convention in 2002 and was premiered in Taiwan and
Japan. She-e's latest composition - 21 Grams, for solo percussion and five
percussionists, is scheduled to be premiered in fall 2007. Ms. Wu has
commissioned and premiered numerous works by Eric Ewazen, Ronald Caltabiano,
Robin Engleman, Gerald Chenoweth and many others. Ms. Wu has served as a judge
for P.A.S. Composition Competition (Large Percussion Ensemble) in 2005 and
International Percussion Ensemble Competition (College) in 2006. She-e is a
member of the Bob Becker Ensemble. Ms. Wu's recordings include Marimba
Concerto by Eric Ewazen with the International Sejong Soloists, solo marimba CD
Snapshot, and Suite for Marimba and Flute by Alec Wilder with Flautist Bart
Feller. Ms. Wu's recording of the new Marimba Concerto with Wind Ensemble (2006)
by David Gillingham is scheduled to be released fall 2008. The recording project
of the complete Six Suites for Solo Cello by J.S. Bach with Baroque
embellishments by George B. Stauffer, is scheduled for spring 2009.
Originally a timpanist and percussionist in her home country of Taiwan, she came
to the United States in 1991 to study at the University of North Texas where she
earned her Bachelor and Master’s Music degrees. Her teachers include Dr. Robert
Schietroma, Leigh Howard Stevens, Ed Soph, and Tzong-Ching Ju. She also studied
composition with Dr. Joseph Klein. Ms. Wu is a clinician and a recitalist
for the Innovative Percussion, Dynasty and Zildjian companies. Ms. Wu's new line
of signature mallets with Innovative Percussion is available now. Her design of
a concert marimba with Dynasty Company is scheduled to make its debut in spring
2008. In addition to being on percussion faculty at the Manhattan School
of Music, Ms. Wu is Associate Professor of Music at the Mason Gross School of
the Arts at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey where she directs
the Rutgers Percussion Ensemble and coordinates the percussion program.
For more information, please contact Michael Britt - Director of Percussion -
Southern Arkansas University - 870-235-4240 -
mjbritt@saumag.edu .
Posted April 21, 2008
Dr. Ronald C. McCurdy, Jazz Studies Chairman at University of Southern
California (USC) to perform this Thursday. On April 24, 2008, Little Rock
Central High School Jazz Ensemble will perform with Guest Trumpeter Ronald C.
McCurdy, Chairman of the Jazz Studies Department and Professor of Music in the
Thornton School of Music at USC. Tickets: General Admission $10; Student Tickets
$5. School group tickets at reduced prices are available by calling
501-663-9287. All tickets may be ordered via email at
vanl@aristotle.net . The performance,
with a reception following, will be at 7:30 pm at Trinity United Methodist
Church (Mississippi and Evergreen) in Little Rock. All proceeds benefit the
Central Jazz Program. Dr. McCurdy will host a free 2:00 p.m. Master Class at the
LRCHS Band Room on the same day. Dr. McCurdy is a past president of the
International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE). As a guest clinician,
soloist, speaker, director of honor Jazz Ensembles and Choirs, he is in demand
throughout the United States and Canada. Dr. McCurdy is a Yamaha Performing
Artist. His complete bio is available at
http://www.ronmccurdy.com
Posted April 18, 2008
ASU Wind Ensemble Concert
You are cordially invited to attend the next concert of the Arkansas State
University Wind Ensemble on Thursday, April 24, 2008. The concert venue will be
the beautiful, state of the art Fowler Center located on the ASU-Jonesboro
campus. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. and admission is free. This
concert, titled “Dances du Jour” will begin with “New World Dances” by Martin
Ellerby followed by John Barnes Chance’s “Incantation and Dance.” The first half
will conclude with “Symphonic Dance No. 3” by Clifton Williams. The second half
of the concert will begin with Sir Malcolm Arnold’s “Four Scottish Dances”
followed the Warren Benson classic, “The Solitary Dancer” and then “Mangulina”
by Paul Basler. If you would like to see an advance copy of the
concert program, please let me know and I will be happy to send it to you.
We hope that you will take this opportunity to join us on our campus for this
final concert of the spring semester.
ClarinetFest2008
ClarinetFest 2008, the annual convention of the International Clarinet
Association, is going to be in Kansas City, MO from July 2-6. This will probably
be the closest location to Arkansas for quite some time, so I hope you will help
me spread the word to interested clarinetists. In addition to the fantastic
performances, lectures, competitions, and exhibits, it is also a wonderful
opportunity to spend time in Kansas City. You can learn more about the
convention in The Clarinet journal or on the official website, www.clarinet.org.
Also please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Thanks, and
please tell your students! Kelly Johnson - (501) 450-5758
April Reynolds' Mother
Our sympathies are extended to April Reynolds (Springdale) and her family on the
loss of her mother –
From April-
Gwendolyn "Gay" Brandt went to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on
Thursday evening, April 17 at age 77. She is survived by her husband, Wilfred
Brandt of 60 years, 10 children, 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grand children. A
celebration of Gay's life will be held on Monday, April 21 at 10:00 a.m. in the
New Life Church in Conway. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Life
Church Missions, 633 S. Country Club Rd, Conway, AR 72032, or Bethany Josiah
Childrens Home, c/o Calvary Commission, PO Box 100, Lindale, TX 75771.
Arrangements are being made by Griffin Leggett Funeral Home. Online registry is
available at www.griffinleggett.com
. Please remember April and her family during this very difficult time. Her
email is areynolds@sdale.org
Posted April 16, 2008
2nd Annual Clark Terry Jazz Festival
I would like to thank all the participants in the 2nd Annual Clark Terry
Jazz Festival hosted by the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff for making it a
very successful festival. We hope to have more participants next year. Next
year’s dates will be posted soon. Those high schools (and junior high)
that participated were: Brittany Woods Jr. High School (St. Louis, MO);
Parkview High School Jazz Ensembles I & II; Little Rock Central High School;
Sheridan High; Townview Magnet High School (Dallas, TX) Jazz Ensembles I & II;
Winners in the high school jazz competition were: Most Outstanding Soloist
- Townview Magnet High School II (Trombone); Most Outstanding Woodwind Section -
Little Rock Central; Most Outstanding Brass Section - tie: Parkview High School
I & Little Rock Central High School; Most Outstanding Rhythm Section - Little
Rock Central High School; Overall Winner - Little Rock Central High School.
Adjudicators for the high school competition were Adam Schroeder, Helen Sung,
and Stepko Gut, instrumentalist in the Clark Terry Big Badd Jazz Ensemble.
The university jazz ensembles that participated were: Lincoln University (St.
Louis, MO); Harding University (Searcy, AR); Oklahoma Christian University
(Oklahoma City, OK); Arkansas Tech University (Russellville, AR); University of
Arkansas at Monticello (Jazz Ensemble 1); Tennessee State University (Nashville,
TN).
Winners in the university jazz ensemble competition were: Best woodwind
soloist - Tim Woods, Tenor Sax (University of Arkansas at Monticello); Best
brass soloist - Joel Head,Trombone (Arkansas Tech University); Best rhythm
soloist - Kasey Earl, Drum set (University of Arkansas at Monticello); Best
overall rhythm section - Tennessee State University; Overall Winner - Tennessee
State University. Adjudicators for the university competition were Frank
Foster, Benny Powell, and Roy Hargrove.
We would also like to thank the Northern Illinois University Jazz Ensemble and
the Memphis State University Jazz Bones for exhibition performances that were
truly OUTSTANDING!! Hope all of you can make next year. For those who
could not make this year’s event, you don’t want to miss next year!! Be sure you
check out www.clarkterryjazzfestival.org for pictures, commentary, and next
year’s dates and lineup. Sincerely, Harold J. Fooster Jr.- Assistant
Professor - Assistant Band Director - Percussion Instructor.
2008 TBS/KKY Marching Band Clinic
Announcing our 2008 TBS/KKY Marching Band Clinic and Band Day!! Our date
this year is Saturday, September 20th. This is a NON COMPETITIVE event, staffed
by nationally known clinicians from the college, high school, and drum corps
idioms. The response to last year’s event was overwhelmingly positive. The
directors involved found the format useful and our clinicians positive and
helpful. With a few tweaks from last year’s event, this should be an outstanding
day.
Highlights of the clinic are:
- Performance at Estes Stadium (bands perform as much of their show as they
wish)
- On field clinic by clinicians for entire band
- Students are brought inside for a review of their show on the big screen and
continued critique with clinician
- Directors and Staff get separate session with a clinician focused on general
effect and performance issues
- Guard and Percussion clinicians for each band
- Observe game day rehearsal of the 220 piece Bear Marching Band
- Students Participate in a Massed Band performance at that evening's UCA
Football Game.
- High School students get to participate in the stands with the BMB and learn
what the collegiate experience is like.
- UCA Athletics supply every student with a UCA Band T-shirt to be worn during
the game.
Due to time constraints, the morning clinics are limited to nine participating
bands, though participation in the Band Day portion of the day is unlimited.
Please get applications in ASAP for the clinic spots. Anyone interested in the
UCA Marching Clinic and Band Day can email Steven Smyth at
ssmyth@uca.edu or call 501-450-5022
and I will send the registration and promotional material. Thank you - Steven
Smyth - Associate Director of Bands - Director of Athletic Bands
University of Central Arkansas - 501-450-5022
HSU Wind Ensemble Concert Online
For those of your who cannot attend the HSU Wind Ensemble concert Wednesday
night in person, you are invited to listen ONLINE. Here is the URL (link)
to the live streaming audio of our concert:
http://leyvajmacbook06.hsu.edu:8080/
You must open Microsoft Media Player to listen to the concert. Go to FILE,
scroll down to “OPEN URL” and copy and paste the link into the address box. The
concert begins at 7:30 PM, and you will only be able to listen to the music live
(from about 7:30-8:30 PM). The Henderson State University Wind Ensemble
hopes you can make the concert – either “in person” or “virtually.” Best
always, Jesse Leyva, Director of Bands - Henderson State University
Ouachita Wind Ensemble & Combined Bands in Concert
Tuesday, April 22, 2008, 7:30 PM - Jones Performing Arts Center - Ouachita
Baptist University. Admission is free! Craig V. Hamilton, PhD - Lena
Goodwin Trimble Professor of Music - Director of Bands/Music Education Chair -
Ouachita Baptist University
Forrest City Invitational Marching Festival
Will be held Saturday, October 18th. Anyone interested in information can
contact Chris Tate, Will Harris, or Logan Smith at 870-633-2708 after noon each
day. Applications will be available on the Forrest City Band website. The
website address is
www.forrestcityband.com . Hope you can join us! Chris Tate - Forrest
City Bands
Posted April 15, 2008
Dale Bumpers Marching Invitational
Saturday, October 11, 2008 at Charleston High School
The 19th Annual 3-State Marching Invitational
Sponsored by the Huntsville Band Booster Club will take place on Saturday,
October 11, at Huntsville Eagle Stadium in Huntsville. - This contest is
designed to give your band the ultimate contest experience, regardless of size.
We welcome all of our past participating bands and invite all others to attend
our annual event. Contact Steve Baskin,
sbaskin@hhs.nwsc.k12.ar.us
if you need any event information. - Steve Baskin
Elkins Invitational Marching Contest
Tuesday, October 14. 2008
Twin Lakes Marching Festival
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Drum Major Help
Band Directors, It is that time for drum major auditions and preparation for
marching season! Once again I am offering my years of experience to you and your
band. I am available to conduct clinics and judge auditions. I am also available
as a private lesson teacher if students wish. If you are interested or would
like to find out more information, please feel free to contact me by e-mail,
telephone, and/or my website
http://pages.suddenlink.net/vml54 Thank you, Veronica Lanier
vml54@suddenlink.net - 501-310-3603
Arkansas Flutes
It is that time of year again; please respond if you are interested in
performing for the ABA convention this year so we can get a head count and get
music ready. Rubly
Harmony Grove - Benton Auxiliary Clinic
Harmony Grove-Benton will be hosting its Auxiliary Clinic on June 10, 11, 12
from 9-4:30 daily. Classes include beginning through advanced color guard and
drum major classes with expert instruction in skills designed to prepare
students for the fall marching season. For information and applications contact
Kevin Taylor at 501-778-5413 or email at
ktaylor@cardinals.dsc.k12.ar.us
Posted April 14, 2008
RICHARD CHENOWETH ON OPERA
"Working in the Pit" - an informational presentation about the opera
instrumentalist's job 1:40-2:30 pm, Recital Hall - "The Horn in
Opera" - a marathon three-hour opera excerpt class for horns. Anyone is welcome
to attend. UCA Horn Studio members will be playing excerpts provided by Dr.
Chenoweth, and he will explain and critique them. 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Recital
Hall - We hope you and/or your students can join us for these useful
classes. All events are free of charge and open to the public. Please contact me
(Brent Shires) with any questions at bshires@uca.edu or 501-450-5768. Dr.
Richard Chenoweth is Professor of Horn at the University of Dayton and Principal
Horn of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra. He plays with the Carillon Brass
Quintet, and performs as second horn with the orchestra of the Santa Fe Opera, a
position he has held for 35 years. A Yamaha Performing Artist, Richard has also
taught, performed and recorded as soloist both In the U.S. and internationally,
and has performed as a guest in the horn section of the Florida Orchestra, the
Milwaukee Symphony and the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. He is a former member of
the Little Orchestra Society of New York and the orchestra of the Royal Ballet
of London. Recent international performances include the Czech Radio Orchestra,
Principal Horn with the Sarajevo Philharmonic Orchestra in Bosnia, and at the
Sichuan Conservatory, Chengdu, China. The first horn player to receive the
Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Horn Performance from University of Cincinnati
College-Conservatory of Music, he has received both the College of Arts and
Sciences Award for Outstanding Scholarship and the University of Dayton Alumni
Award in Scholarship. He has been invited to present recitals and master classes
at numerous schools and festivals including Eastman, Indiana University,
University of Michigan, CCM, Northwestern University, University of Wisconsin,
the Kendall Betts Horn Camp, the Sarajevo Conservatory and the Hong Kong
Cultural Academy. He has released three solo and ensemble CD recordings on the
Equilibrium label to national critical acclaim, as well as a solo recording with
the Czech Radio Orchestra of the Winteregg Concerto "Visions and Revelations."
His most recent recording is "The Horn in Opera," a narrated guide to operatic
horn audition excerpts. Brent A. Shires - Horn Instructor, University of
Central Arkansas Studio Phone: 501-450-5768 Cell Phone: 501-472-3350 -
bshires@uca.edu web:
http://www.uca.edu ;
http://www.arkansashorn.org
THE 2008 OUACHITA
VALLEY INVITATIONAL MARCHING CONTEST
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2008 - CAMDEN FAIRVIEW - CARDINAL STADIUM - Information
and registration available online at
http://www.cfbands2.org/ovimarchingcontest/index.html
Lyon Community
Orchestra
Strings" with classics spanning Bach, Vivaldi, Mozart, Handel, Bizet, Bartok and
Hofeldt. The orchestra is in its 7th year and is sponsored through
Wal-Mart/Sam's Club, Lyon College, and Batesville Symphony League. The orchestra
is directed by Barbara Reeve, instructor of strings at Lyon College and in the
Batesville School District. North Arkansas Youth Orchestra presents its
spring performance at 2 pm under the direction of Andrea Steward in Bevens Music
Room of Lyon College. NAYO is sponsored by Citizens Bank, Lyon College, and
Batesville Symphony League. Emily Byrne will guest conduct. Performers are ages
8-13. The programs are free and open to the public.
[Flyer]
Posted April 9, 2008
ATU Color Guard and Majorette Auditions
ATU Color Guard & Majorette Auditions will be held May 3, 2008, from 10am
until 3pm. For more detailed information see the following links,
[AUDITION POSTER] and
[COLOR GUARD INFORMATION SHEET]
[MAJORETTE
INFORMATION SHEETS] For any questions or concerns please contact
Saige Small (Color Guard Captain) at (479) 208-3847 or
ssmall@atu.edu or Callie Hartman or
Stephanie Arflin (Majorette Captains) at (501) 993-3362,
chartman@atu.edu
or (501) 519-1449,
sarflin@atu.edu.
Jim Burgett Auditorium
Dedication
Due to a tornado decommisioning our auditorium for the remainder of the year, we
will not be dedicating the auditorium to Jim Burgett on May 8th. It will
probably be rescheduled in the fall. If anyone would like to be a part of the
dedication in the fall, please contact me at
mrbaileysemail@yahoo.com
Thanks! Mark Bailey - Band Director
- Sylvan Hills HS -
(501)833-1112
UA Bands to Perform
UA Symphonic Band and Campus Band Performances on Monday, April 21 - UA Wind
Symphony and Concert Band Performances on Tuesday, April 22
You are invited to attend the University of Arkansas Symphonic Band and Campus
Band performance on Monday, April 21 and also the University of Arkansas Wind
Symphony and Concert Band performance on Tuesday, April 22. Both performances
will be held in the beautiful Walton Arts Center in Baum Walker Hall beginning
at 7:30 each evening. The repertoire for the concerts will include:
(Monday, April 21 at 7:30 PM) Campus Band - For the New Day Arisen by
Steven Barton; Singapura Suite by Jan Van der Roost;
Old Churches by Michael Colgrass; American Folk Rhapsody No. 3 by Clare
Grundman; Riders for the Flag by John Philip Sousa;
Symphonic Band - Gavorkna Fanfare by Jack Stamp; Suite Francaise by Darius
Milhaud; Elsa's Procession to the Cathedral by Richard Wagner; Polka
and Fugue from "Schwanda, the Bagpiper" by Jaromir Weinberger; (Tuesday,
April 22 at 7:30 PM).
Campus Band - In Storm and Sunshine by J.C. Heed; Temple Dance from Olav
Trgvason, Op. 50 by Edvard Grieg; As Summer Was Just Beginning by Larry
Daehn; Symphonic Dance No. 3, Fiesta by Clifton Williams; Finale
from Symphony No. 6 by Peter I. Tchaikovsky;
Wind Symphony - Cityscape by Scott Boerma; Sinfonietta by Ingolf Dahl;
Linden Lea by Ralph Vaughan Williams; Concerto for Marimba by David
Gillingham with special guest artist, She-e Wu; Wild Nights! by Frank
Ticheli. The highlight of these concerts will be the appearance of our
very special guest soloist. Internationally renown marimba artist She-e Wu will
perform the Arkansas Premiere of Concerto for Marimba by David Gillingham with
the UA Wind Symphony on Tuesday evening, April 22nd. The UA Campus Band is
a 67 piece ensemble and is conducted by Caleb Pond and W. Dale Warren. The UA
Symphonic Band is a 61 piece ensemble and is conducted by Tim Gunter. The UA
Concert Band is a 66 piece ensemble and is conducted by Jeremy Pratchard. The UA
Wind Symphony is a 70 piece ensemble and is conducted by W. Dale Warren.
Admission for all UA Band concerts is $10.00 general admission, $5.00 for senior
citizens and $1.00 for UA students. For more information, please contact the UA
band office at 479-575-4100. Each concert is presented as part of the Joy Pratt
Markham series. We hope to see you at this performances!
UAFS National Brass Academy
World renowned brass artists Sam Pilafian and Pat Sheridan will be featured
at the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith National Brass Academy this Summer,
June 22-28, 2008. High school and college students from across the United States
will work with Sam, Pat, and the Apex Brass Quintet in chamber music, brass
choir, masterclasses, and private lessons. Sam Pilafian is best known as a
founding member of the internationally renowned Empire Brass Quintet. Pat
Sheridan has appeared as a tuba soloist in venues ranging from the White House
to an NBA half-time show and the Hollywood Bowl. They have traveled all over the
globe, performing with some of the world's most prestigious ensembles and have
co-authored the popular pedagogy books The Breathing Gym and the Brass Gym.
This should be an unforgettable experience for your students. For more
general information, apply online, and to watch our online video please visit:
http://www.apexbrass.com/seminar.php - Kevin Sanders - University of
Arkansas - Fort Smith - Tuba & Euphonium Instructor - 5210 Grand Ave.- Fort
Smith, AR 72913 - office: 479-788-7972 - email:
ksanders@uafortsmith.edu
Posted April 8, 2008
2nd Annual Clark Terry Jazz Festival
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF MUSIC DEPARTMENT PROUDLY
PRESENTS THE SECOND ANNUAL CLARK TERRY JAZZ FESTIVAL APRIL 11-12, 2008 -
The festival gets kicked-off with a high school jazz
competition April 11, 2008 in the Howard-Hathaway Fine Arts Auditorium at
3:30pm. The competition will feature local high school jazz ensembles as well
as some from Dallas, TX and St. Louis, MO. Adjudicators for the competition are
Adam Schroeder, Helen Sung, and Stepko Gut. The competition is free to the
public. Preceding the jazz competition will be a master class on improvisation
conducted by Ron Carter the director of Jazz Studies at Northern Illinois
University at 1:00pm. Another master class will be held at 2:15pm conducted by
Stepko Gut (a trumpeter in Clark Terry’s Big Badd Band). All master class will
be held in the Howard-Hathaway Fine Arts Auditorium. Then be sure to get
your tickets for the all day music festival Saturday, April 12, 2008 being held
at the Pine Bluff Convention Center. The day will feature a collegiate jazz
ensemble competition starting at 12:00noon featuring the following schools:
Lincoln University (St. Louis, MO), Northern Illinois University, Oklahoma
Christian University, Tennessee State University, Harding University, University
of Arkansas at Monticello, Harding University, and Arkansas Tech University.
Adjudicators for the competition will be Frank Foster, Benny Powell, and Roy
Hargrove. Also in the atrium of the convention center will be a stage
featuring local jazz combos and acts from the central Arkansas area. All
of this will lead up to the main attraction in the Arena of the Pine Bluff
Convention Center starting at 6:00pm. UAPB Jazz Ensemble Clark Terry All
Stars featuring national recording vocalist Debra Brown. With harmonica
player Wendy Oxenhorn. A Special Presentation to jazz arranger Frank
Foster. Clark Terry’s 17 piece Big Badd Band with guest vocal artist Shawn
Montero, Ernie Andrews, Denise Tymes, and special guest artist Trumpeter Roy
Hargrove. Get your tickets now! Tickets are $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at
the door, and $10.00 student tickets with I. D. You can get tickets at
www.tix.com or call (870) 575-8919 for more
information. Harold J. Fooster Jr. -
foosterh@uapb.edu -
Assistant Professor - Assistant Band Director - Percussion Instructor -
(870)575-8910 office - (870)575-4663 fax
LRWS Spring Concert
LITTLE ROCK WIND SYMPHONY Spring Concert - Thursday, April 17 , 7:30 p.m. -
Karen Fannin, Conductor and Liana Tyson, flute - Second Presbyterian
Church, 600 Pleasant Valley Dr., Little Rock - Admission: $10, $8 seniors, $5
students -
www.lrwindsymphony.org
Guest Artist Recital
and Masterclass at OBU
Trombonist Dr.
Brian Conklin will visit Ouachita Baptist University this coming Thursday and
Friday (4/10-11). He will give a solo recital on Thursday 4/10 at 4:30pm in the
McBeth Recital Hall on campus. The program includes works by Guilmant,
Marcello, Hindemith, Nestico, and others. On Friday 4/11 at 2:00pm, Dr. Conklin
will present a masterclass in the OBU Band Room. While he plans to address
fundamental issues of brass performance and pedagogy, a highlight of the
masterclass will be his advice for how to increase teaching and performance
opportunities when new to an area. Dr. Brian Conklin is a graduate of Boston
University, Yale University and the University of Iowa. He has studied with
Ronald Barron, John Swallow, Dr. David Gier and Julie Josephson. He has
performed with the Cedar Rapids, Quad Cities, and Shreveport Symphony Orchestras
as well as the Dallas Wind Symphony and the trombone ensemble SlideShow. He was
also a member of the national touring productions of Oklahoma! and Oliver! In
2003, he premiered Stephen Gliske's Three Thoughts for solo trombone at the
Midwest Composer's Symposium held at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music. He
currently resides in Dallas, Texas where he freelances, presents weekly clinics,
and maintains a low brass teaching studio of approximately fifty students in
Duncanville, Mesquite, Garland, and Wylie ISDs.
Both events are free and open to the
public. Please contact Josh Bynum for more details. J. Bynum - Low Brass
Instructor - Ouachita Baptist University - 870-245-5144 -
www.plaza.obu.edu/bynumj/lowbrass
Posted April 7, 2008
SAU Color Guard Auditions
Southern Arkansas University will hold color guard auditions on Saturday,
April 26. Auditions will be in the band room of the new band hall.
Participants will need to make up a routine of their own lasting approximately
one minute. Those auditioning will also learn a routine during the morning
of the audition. All students are responsible to bring their own equipment
including audio tape or CD. Registration 9:45 a.m. - Learn routine 10:00
a.m. - Lunch 12:00 noon - Auditions 1:00 p.m. For more information
contact: J.P. Wilson, Director of Bands - (870) 235-4244 -
jpwilson@saumag.edu
Free to a Good Home
A variety of remo marching bass drum heads, some black, some white, some
with Pearl Logo, some without. 9 - 20 inches - 6 - 22 inches - 6 - 24
inches - 4 - 26 inches - 1 - 28 inches. They have all been played for one
full marching and basketball season, but if you need a spare, or if you're broke
suddenly they become of great value. If you need any or all, let me know
and we'll get them to you. Omar A. Taweel -
wfhsdbands@alltel.net -
www.westforktigers.k12.ar.us/band.htm
UAFS Jazz Catz
Congratulations to the UA Fort Smith Jazz Catz and their director, Don
Bailey. The group was selected as the Outstanding University Vocal Jazz
Group at the University of North Texas Jazz Festival this past weekend.
Consequently the Catz performed in the headliner concert on Friday evening,
which was aired live on KNTU radio.
OBU Color Guard Auditions
Ouachita Baptist University will be holding color guard auditions on Saturday,
April 26, 2008 at the Mabee Fine Arts Center Band Room. Those students who are
interested need to contact Robert Hesse to reserve an audition time. Auditions
are open to any students attending or planning to attend Ouachita Baptist
University during the 2008 Fall semester. If you or your students would like
more information, you can contact me at the following: Robert Hesse -
Director of Athletic Bands - Ouachita Baptist University - (870) 245-5142 -
hesser@obu.edu -
http://plaza.obu.edu/hesser/ - Come be a part of the
“Most Exciting Band in Tigerland!”. - I look forward to hearing from you! -
Robert Hesse - Director of Athletic Bands - Ouachita Baptist University
Posted April 2, 2008
ATU’s Music Theatre Workshop
To perform a Dinner Theatre - Friday & Saturday Evenings - April 11 & 12,
2008. Holly Gale and I invite you to the annual Music Theatre Workshop
Dinner Theatre Friday April 11th or Saturday April 12th. As always, MTW features
an eclectic mix of songs from Broadway musicals past, present and in-between,
combined with an excellent dinner in the historic Williamson dinning room.
This spring’s cast features Cassandra Andrus, Sarah Busch, Darren Drone, Evelyn
Duarte, Lynnsey English, Keely Futterer, Zessna Garcia, Andrew Goins, Lisa Harst,
Christine Martin, Keshan Ringer, Bayley Sears, Naomi Shure, Rebecca Velez and
Martin Williams in a two act cabaret that showcases solo and duet performances.
If you are interested in a delightful evening of Broadway music, combined with
an excellent dinner and no drive to Little Rock (!), then call for reservations
@ 479-968-0473 or e-mail me at
ktfutterer@atu.edu . Dinner prices are $25 each, with a good portion of this
going into the ATU foundation for the future development of this ensemble.
Seating begins at 6:30. A word to the wise, this is a popular event so don’t
wait until the last moment to reserve your seat. Ken Futterer & Holly Gale
Ezekiel 3:18
Gary Meggs and the Ezekiel 3:18 band are awesome. They will play for a love
offering. They performed for us at First United Methodist of Gurdon and those in
attendance were thrilled with the great music. If you would like to know more
about their concert you can call me at my band room or my home, You all know how
to reach me. Call Gary Meggs at UAM and book them early. Musically
yours,
Al Wimberly - Director of Bands and Director of Music - Gurdon Public Schools
and First Methodist of Gurdon -
awim@sbcglobal.net
Help Needed - Color
Guard Instruction
I am needing help with what to pay for colorguard instruction. If you could
answer the following questions, that would help me put together a fair plan to
compensate a colorguard coach.
1. How much do you pay for a fall guard person?
2. Are they employed by the school or paid by your booster club?
3. How many hours/week do they work with the guard?
4. Do they come to daily rehearsals?
5. How many extra rehearsals weekly do they have for the guard?
6. Do you have a certified band director who teaches the guard?
7. Do they travel to all band performances/competitions with you?
8. Any other helpful information:
Thank you! Jim Spillars - Farmington High School -
jspillar@farmcards.org
AWBDA Scholarship
Deadline - Extended
AWBDA scholarship applications deadline has been extended to April 15th.
These scholarships are for seniors who will be majoring in music education in
college next fall.
Rogers Orchestra
Students to Perform with Mark Wood Band
On Thursday evening, April 3rd Rogers Orchestra students will be performing
along with The Mark Wood Band at Rogers High School - 2300 S. Dixieland -
Rogers. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $15, Day of show $20
Ticket info at 479.531.2562. Thanks, Jerry Lane - RHS Orchestra Director -
jlane@rogers.k12.ar.us
Posted March 31, 2008
Jubilation Jazz
Jubilation Jazz will begin it's twelfth season of "Sharing Christ Through
the Big Band Sound" with some great big band arrangements of old favorite hymns,
gospel and praise songs at Geyer Spring Baptist Church, I-30 LR. The concert is
Saturday, April 5, and is free and will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel.
Jubilation Jazz is made up of musicians from across Arkansas, Texas, and Alabama
with several ASBOA connections, Deborah Shaw, Springdale; Mark & Denise Tenney,
Cabot; Joe Trusty, Cabot, Steve Kesner, Fort Smith; Tom Mason, Osceola; Paul
Taylor, Conway; Jonathan West, Benton Harmony Grove. Our Scheduled dates
are: April 26 Heber Springs "Springfest" 1:00 city park - June 14 Warren
"Tomato Festival" 1:00 court house square - August 23 Marion United Methodist
Church 6:00 -
September 27 Camp Aldersgate Fish Fry LR 4:00. Ray Vardaman, Director -
Jubilation Jazz, Inc. -
rvard1810@suddenlink.net
www.jubilationjazz.com
Posted March 24, 2008
Final Call for UA Flag & Twirler Auditions
THE EVENT: Flag and Majorette Auditions for the University of Arkansas
Razorback Band - WHEN: Saturday, April 5 - WHERE: Bud Walton Arena, on campus.
Tomorrow is the application deadline for our flag and majorette auditions at the
University of Arkansas. If you have students interested in auditioning for these
positions, please have them contact our band office by phone at 479-575-4100 or
by emailing Connie Vick, our band secretary, at
cvick@uark.edu
. Information can also be found at our
website -
www.bands.uark.edu - Timothy Gunter - Director of Athletic Bands -
University of Arkansas
Posted March 17, 2008
UCA Color Guard Auditions
The University of Central Arkansas Bear Marching Band will be holding color
guard auditions on April 26 from 10:00am to 3:00pm at the UCA Prince Center. It
would be very much appreciated if you would make this announcement to your high
school students that may be interested in pursuing a color guard career on the
collegiate level. Here at UCA, we abide by our band's motto "Work Hard, Play
Hard" and strive to provide color guard members the opportunity to advance in
skills, grow as individuals, and be a part of an amazing new band family. If you
would like further information regarding auditions, you can contact Laura
(Pokorski) Pollard, by email at
LauraPo2@hotmail.com , or you can call at (870)225-9672. You can also check
out our website
www.web.mac.com/uca_colorguard . Hope to hear from you!!
Laura Pollard, UCA Color Guard Instructor
Michael Daugherty
Concert at UCA
American composer Michael Daugherty will be coming to the University of
Central Arkansas for a three day residency, March 17-19th. His visit will
include two concerts, private lessons and a masterclass. We invite you to come
to Monday night's performance, March 17, which includes a collage of UCA
ensembles in Ida Waldron Auditorium at 7:30pm. Tuesday afternoon there will be a
masterclass at 1:40 with Daugherty lecturing on his compositions and a repeat
performance of Dead Elvis. Wednesday night's concert, March 19 will conclude a
chamber music program performed by the UCA faculty and students at Snow Fine
Arts Recital Hall at 7:30pm. His newest piece for solo violin and chamber
ensemble will be heard along with guest artists, English hornist Beth Wheeler
from the Arkansas Symphony and pianist Scott Carrell from Harding University.
After each concert, there will be a reception where you may meet the composer.
All concerts are free to the public. For more information please contact
Lorraine Duso at lduso@uca.edu or visit
his website at
www.MichaelDaugherty.net The Program: Monday's Concert,
March 17 at Ida Waldron, 7:30pm Desi with the UCA Symphonic Band, conductor
Steven Smyth Motown Metal with the UCA Brass Choir, conductor Brent Shires Used
Car Salesman with the UCA Percussion Ensemble, conductor Blake Tyson Timbuktuba
with the Euphonium and Tuba Ensemble, conductor Ben Miles Dead Elvis for bassoon
with the UCA Chamber Orchestra, soloist Nick Tucker and conductor Izzy Getzov
Bizarro with the UCA Wind Ensemble, conductor Ricky Brooks.
Tuesday: Masterclass at 1:40 pm. Wednesday's Concert March 19 at Snow Fine
Arts Recital Hall, 7:30pm High and Mighty for piccolo and piano, soloist Alicia
Williams and Scott Carrell Spaghetti Western for English horn and piano, ASO
soloist Beth Wheeler and Carl Anthony Walk the Walk for baritone saxophone and
percussion, soloist Jackie Lamar Firecracker for oboe and chamber ensemble,
soloist Lorraine Duso Ladder of the Moon for violin and wind octet, bass and
percussion featuring Linda Hsu. Lorraine Duso, DMA - Asst. Prof. of Oboe
and Bassoon - University of Central Arkansas - 501-450-5769 - Email:
lduso@uca.edu
Small Band Repertoire
Project - Please Help!
Fellow Directors, I am currently undertaking a few projects that I
hope will help our small bands in the state of Arkansas. My first project is a
list of ASBOA and UIL repertoire and Concert Marches that works well for small
ensembles. Everyone in the state knows a few of these pieces, and I feel that a
comprehensive list would be very beneficial for many of the smaller programs in
our state. Please DO NOT limit this to Grade 1 literature (although those pieces
are certainly welcome, as not all of the Grade 1 list works well for small
groups). Here are some characteristics of the pieces that you might consider
recommending:
(Some pieces may have ALL of these characteristics, and some of them may have a
few)
-Pieces that have limited voices (1 or 2 clarinet parts, 1 or 2 trumpet parts, 1
or 2 trombone parts, 1 alto part, etc...)
-Pieces where the voices are doubled significantly (especially Bass voices)
-Pieces that are cued in such a way as to allow small ensembles to play them
(Declaration Overture by Smith is an excellent example of this)
-Tuba Line is doubled in the Low Brass/Reeds.
-French Horn Line doubled in other voices
-Percussion Writing calls for no more than 6 players
Again, each piece suggested does not have to have all of these characteristics;
also, all pieces that have these characteristics may not be good suggestions.
Please recommend those pieces that you KNOW have worked well for smaller groups.
Please submit the following information for each piece:
-Title, Composer, Publisher
-Grade Level (specify ASBOA or UIL, or MARCH)
-Style of Piece (March, Overture, Suite, Ballad, etc...)
-Characteristics that make it ideal for Small Ensembles
I know this is a time consuming project, but I strongly feel that this would be
an invaluable resource for our small bands. I urge everyone, directors of small
and big ensembles, to help with this project. Thank you in advance for the
continued improvement of small bands in Arkansas. Randall Standridge,
Harrisburg - randyasu@hotmail.com
MUSIC OF THE GREATEST
GENERATION
Saturday, March 29, 2008, 7:30 p.m. - Fowler Performing Arts Center - Tickets:
$15 Adults; $10 Students and Seniors; $5.00 ASU Students. We are setting
aside seats free of charge to World War II veterans to attend the concert as our
honored guests. The Memphis Vocal Arts Ensemble is proud to partner with
Arkansas State University and the ASU Jazz Band to present a salute to the men
and women who fought to preserve our freedom during World War II.
Selections will include Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Tuxedo Junction, White Cliffs
of Dover, I’ve Got A Gal in Kalamazoo, I’ll Never Smile Again, Chattanooga Choo
Choo and I’ll Be Seeing You.
General Director, Tom Machen says, “This concert has special meaning to me
because my dad was one of those young people who risked everything so that we
could live in freedom. I consider this concert my tribute to my beloved father
and our tribute to all the brave guys and gals who put it on the line for us all
those years ago.”
For tickets and information, please call the ASU Music Department at: (870)
972-2094.
Posted March 12, 2008
ATU Faculty Recital
ATU Music Professor Karen Futterer will be presenting a flute recital this
coming Monday evening, March 17th, at 8:00 in Witherspoon Auditorium. Karen will
be assisted on the piano by Vicky Kiehl and will be performing solo flute works
by J.S. Bach, Francis Poulenc, Bela Bartok and Philip Parker. The Parker work is
an Arkansas premiere, and features the ATU Percussion Ensemble along with
Professor Futterer. The recital is free and open to the public.
ADE and Survey for Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks
Music Teachers, Fine Arts Curriculum Frameworks are being revised in
2008 please take a moment to complete the survey below. Your input has been
requested.
The link for the survey is
http://ArkansasEd.org/reg/survey.htm
The commissioner's memo on this is at
http://arkedu.state.ar.us/commemos/custview.cgi?filename=3727&sortby=memotype
Posted March 5, 2008
Scores Needed
I am looking for a FULL score to The Green Domino by Clare Grundman. Does
anyone have this in their library? It has been ordered but has been on back
order for 4 weeks. Thanks , Amy Manley -
amanley@usa.net
UCA Wind Ensemble
The UCA Wind Ensemble will present a "Celebrating Spring" concert on Tuesday
night, March 11th, at 7:30pm in the Reynolds Performance Hall on the UCA campus.
The concert is free and open to the public. As always, band directors and
students are invited to be our special guests at the concert. If you bring a
group of students, let us know so we can recognize you during the concert. BIZZARO from the Metropolis Symphony...Daugherty The concert is in conjunction
with composer Michael Daugherty's residence at UCA beginning later that week. "Bizzaro"
is about Superman's nemesis Lex Luthor and his creation of an antithesis
Superman. Daugherty's musical Bizzaro revels in the brash energies of rock and
big band jazz. Propelled on a zany course by a fast tempo and atonal
polyrthythmic excitement, the volume and intensity keep building until the
monstrous Bizzaro careens out of control. MARCHE HONGROISE from The
Damnation of Faust...Berlioz/Gotoh; ENGLISH DANCES, SET I...Arnold/Johnstone;
TANGENTS FOR BRASS QUINTET AND CONCERT BAND...Wasson We feature The Pinnacle
Brass Quintet. Pinnacle Brass is the UCA faculty brass quintet: Larry
Jones-trumpet, John Merlitz (grad student)-trumpet, Brent Shires-horn, Denis
Winter-trombone, Ben Miles-tuba. MARCH from Symphonic
Metamorphosis...Hindemith conductor-Steve Smyth, Associate Director of Bands.
SLAVA!...Bernstein/Grundman. Hope you can join us on March 11th,
Ricky Brooks
REG I Concert
Assessment Program
At all state many of you asked for the program to our region 1 concert
assessment. The link below will take you the page that it is on.
http://www.rogers.k12.ar.us/users/dblevins/asboa/
Brent Mitchell - Assistant Band
Director - Har-Ber High School Wildcat Band - Springdale Public Schools
Phone: (479) 306-4267 - Email:
bmitchell@sdale.org
UA Monticello Wind
Ensemble
The UAM Wind Ensemble will present their spring concert Tuesday, March 11, in
the UAM Fine Arts Center at 7:30 PM. We hope many of you will be able to
attend. There is no charge for the concert. Gary Meggs -
saxman91254@yahoo.com
SAU Open House
You are invited to visit the new Southern Arkansas University Band Hall during
its Open House, 1-4 pm, Saturday, March 8, 2008. President David Rankin will
deliver remarks at 2 pm while various instrumental ensembles will be performing
throughout the afternoon. Light refreshments will be served. Thank you,
J.P. Wilson - Director of Bands - Southern Arkansas University - (870) 235-4244
- jpwilson@saumag.edu
Scores Needed
I need to borrow from someone three scores to Newcastle March by Vinson.
It is on order and we are told that it will be shipped on March 6. You know how
shipping is sometimes. I just would like to have a back-up just in case the
scores do not arrive on time. If you have these and I can borrow them, just
e-mail me at
kevin.dunn@hope.k12.ar.us or
call at 870-722-2732. Thanks, Kevin Dunn
ASU Faculty Recital
The Department of Music at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro will
present the third concert in the 2007-2008 Faculty Recital Series featuring
Lauren Schack Clark, E. Ron Horton, and Ed Owen with special guests Brittany
Betts and Julie Stapelman on Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at 7:30 in the Fowler
Center, Riceland Hall. The concert is free and open to the public. For more
details, please call the Department of Music at (870) 972-2094. This
concert will include performances of Three Short Piano Pieces by Minnesota
composer Wynn-Anne Rossi, Concertino Classico by Joseph Horovitz, Eiffel Tower
Polka by Francis Poulenc, Sonata for Tuba and Piano by Trygve Madsen,
Non-Connubial Sigh for Solo Tuba by Stephen Wilcox and Moses Variations by
Niccolo Paganini. J. Edward Owen, D.M.A. - Assistant Professor of Music
Recording Needed
I'm looking for a recording of an old grade I tune called "Character" by
Larry Clark. If anyone has one, please contact me ASAP by email or phone.
Thanks, Dave Yarbrough -
yarbroug@bigelow.k12.ar.us
Posted February 27,
2008
Scores Needed
We are in need of borrowing 3 sets of scores to the following pieces.
His Honor March - arr. Balent; The Crossing - Sheldon; Queenwood
Overture - McGinty;
Thanks, Eddie Paul -
jacksonvillebands@gmail.com
Dallas Brass
Dallas Brass is coming to South Arkansas in April. They are looking to do a
residency on Sunday April 27th. They need
3 1/2 hours to work with your students in a clinic environment and then present
a concert. It is a costly event so you would need to charge admission for the
concert and would need a "full house" to do this. I understand they will
be in Amity, AR the next week. If you live anywhere close to there and are
willing to host them, please contact Mike at:
benge@dallasbrass.com OR by phone: 1-619-501-7348
If you would like additional information for reference, you may contact me at
dblevins@rogers.k12.ar.us
Doug Blevins
Arkansas Jazz Schedule
Mail Out
If you are having a jazz event of any type, please send it to the Arkansas Unit
of the International Association for Jazz Education. We have a calendar
available for all Arkansas Jazz Events and would appreciate your input. The
schedule is posted at
www.ariaje.org . Please respond to this message at
ariaje@ztotal.com
. Thank you.
Bill Halbrook
Ronald C. McCurdy to
Perform at LR Central
Dr. Ronald C. McCurdy, Jazz Studies Chairman at University of Southern
California (USC) to perform in April. On April 24, 2008, Little Rock Central
High School Jazz Ensemble will perform with Guest Trumpeter Ronald C. McCurdy,
Chairman of the Jazz Studies Department and Professor of Music in the Thornton
School of Music at USC. Tickets: General Admission $10; Student Tickets $5.
Group tickets at reduced prices are available by calling 501-663-9287. All
tickets may be ordered via email at
vanl@aristotle.net . The performance, with a
reception following, will be at 7:30 pm at Trinity United Methodist Church
(Mississippi and Evergreen) in Little Rock. All proceeds benefit the Central
Jazz Program. Dr. McCurdy will host a free 2:00 p.m. Master Class at the LRCHS
Band Room on the same day. Dr. McCurdy is a past president of the International
Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE). As a guest clinician, soloist, speaker,
director of honor Jazz Ensembles and Choirs, he is in demand throughout the
United States and Canada. His complete bio is available at
http://www.ronmccurdy.com . Samuel
Meredith - Director of Bands - Little Rock Central High School
Grammy-winning Gordon
Goodwin Brings Big Phat Band To Conway
As winner of the 2006 Grammy Award for his Instrumental Arrangement of Incredits
from the Pixar film "The Incredibles," as well as three-time Emmy Award winner
and five-time Grammy nominee, you would think that Gordon Goodwin had fulfilled
his dreams and achieved all of his goals. Not by a long shot. He has yet another
channel for success as leader of L.A.s most exciting 18-piece big band jazz
ensemble, Gordon Goodwins Big Phat Band. Gordon Goodwin brings his all-star Big
Phat Band to Conway on Thursday, March 6, for one concert only, at 7:30 pm in
Reynolds Performance Hall at UCA.
Tickets range in price from $10 to $35, depending on seat location, and are
available by calling toll free 1-866-810-0012 between 10 am and 4 pm, Monday
through Friday. Discounts are available for students, UCA Alumni, seniors, and
UCA faculty and staff members. Each UCA student can acquire one free ticket,
pending availability. General public and tickets for seniors are available
online at www.uca.edu/reynolds .
Group rates, including student group prices, are still available.
Contact the box office for information.
Gordon Goodwins Big Phat Band concert is an Artist in Residence project of the
College of Fine Arts & Communication and is funded in part by student arts fees.
Larry Jones, Assistant Professor of Music, whose teaching specialities are
trumpet and jazz, is the faculty sponsor of the residency.
Unlike other big bands out there, Gordon Goodwin is writing original
compositions and making his arrangements available to high school and college
jazz bands, said Jones in a recent interview. Plus, some of the hottest players
in the West Coast music scene are in his band. That, along with his composition
skills and his skill as a composer/arranger, make him and his Phat Band one of
the most dynamic groups around today.
Instrumental clinics, which are scheduled to be held in Snow Fine Arts Center on
the UCA campus on March 6, will be led by Eric Marienthal (saxophone), Wayne
Bergeron (trumpet), Andy Martin (trombone). The rhythm section clinic will be
conducted by Gordon Goodwin, with Bernie Dresel on drums, and Rick Shaw on bass.
The 90-minute clinics start at 4:30 pm.
Gordon Goodwins cinematic scoring and orchestrations can be heard on such films
as Bad Boyz II, The Majestic, Con Air, Remember the Titans, and Star Trek
Nemesis, among others. He has worked with superstars such as Christina
Aguilera, Quincy Jones, Mel Torme, Toni Braxton, Ray Charles, Sarah Vaughn, and
Johnny Mathis, to name a few.
Sponsors for the UCA Public Appearances Season are TIAA-CREF, the financial
services company, and the Conway Advertising and Promotion Commission. UCA
Public Appearances is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts,
Mid-America Arts Alliance, and the Arkansas Arts Council. Conway - definitely
worth the drive!
More information about UCA Public Appearances is at
www.uca.edu/reynolds .
More information on the Big Phat Band is at
www.bigphatband.com .
2nd Annual Clark Terry's Jazz Festival
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Department of Music 2nd Annual
Clark Terry’s Jazz Festival High School/Junior High School Jazz Band Competition
April 11-12, 2008 - Event: The high school portion of the Clark Terry Jazz Band
Festival will take place Friday, April 11, 2008 at the Howard-Hathaway
Auditorium, starting at 3:00pm. You don’t want to miss the exciting 2nd
Annual Clark Terry Jazz Festival to be held April 11th & 12th, 2008 at the
beautifully accommodating Pine Bluff Convention Center, in Pine Bluff, AR! This
year’s phenomenal festival will feature Clark Terry and his powerful Big Band
with special guest artist the extraordinary Roy Hargrove on trumpet, and more
artists.
Friday, April 11, 2008, will feature the outstanding jazz competitions for high
school & junior high groups, with a master class conducted by Clark Terry
himself and his all star rhythm section. The competition will take place on the
beautiful campus of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, in the remolded
Hathaway Fine Arts Auditorium starting at 3:00pm. If you would like to
enter your group into the competition, please feel free to contact Harold J.
Fooster Jr. at (870) 575-8910 or email him at
foosterh@uapb.edu . On Saturday, April
12, 2008, we are adding a new and powerful jazz competition for the college and
university bands. The competition will feature world-renowned special
adjudicators, Frank Foster, Roy Hargrove, and Benny Carter. For ticket
information, contact John Graham at (870) 575-8919 or 8036. You can also email
him at grahamj@uapb.edu
. Harold J. Fooster Jr. - Assistant Professor - Assistant Band Director -
Percussion Instructor - University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff
(870) 575-8910
UA Fayetteville
Auditions
Greetings from the Hill! Saturday, April 5 has been selected as the
date for our Flag Line, Majorette Line, and Feature Twirler auditions for the
2008 Razorback Band. The twirlers will audition in the morning, and the flags in
the afternoon inside Bud Walton Arena. For more information or if you have
any questions or concerns, please visit our website at
www.bands.uark.edu,
call Connie at 479-575-4100, or email
tgunter@uark.edu . GO HOGS!!! - Timothy
Gunter - Director of Athletic Bands - University of Arkansas - 479-575-4109
Henderson State Wind
Ensemble to Perform at Southside
The Henderson State University Wind Ensemble will present a concert at Fort
Smith Southside High School on Tuesday, March 11th at 7:00. Admission is free.
Please come and enjoy this wonderful concert. Southside is located at 4100 Gary
Street. For more info e-mail Sean Carrier at scarrie1@fortsmithschools.org or
call 479-646-0201. The program will include: Nitro! - Frank Ticheli;
Fugue a la Gigue - J.S. Bach/arr. Holst; Sleep - Eric Whitacre;
Inglesina - Davide Delle Cese/ed. Bourgeois Visions of Light - Eric Ewazen;
Mr. Jonathan Whitaker, faculty trombone solist Sasparilla - John Mackey Rolling
Thunder - Henry Fillmore/ed. Fennell
Posted February 26,
2008
Music Theory
Does anyone have a course listing for Music Theory? I've found the course
listing for AP Music Theory but not just "regular" MT. Thanks, Shandee
Gordon - Morrilton Bands -
shandeegordon@yahoo.com
Scores Needed
Does anyone have scores to Actium by Anne McGinty and/or Soldiers Procession and
Sword Dance by Bob Margolis that I may borrow? I need 3 scores for Actium and 1
for Soldiers Procession and Sword Dance. I ordered them about 2 months ago, but
they are backordered and the chance that they will arrive in time is becoming
slim. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you! Nathan Evans
-
nathan.evans@piggotths.k12.ar.us
Piggott Junior High - 533 E. Main
St. - Piggott, AR 72454
American Band College
I'm thinking about going to Oregon and continuing my education this summer at
the American Band College given through Southern Oregon University! I would like
to know if anyone else in this state has inquired about doing this. There are
graduates from all over the country but I couldn't find anyone from Arkansas.
Any reason why? Seems to me 2 1/2 weeks for three summers is a very condensed
amount of time to get a masters degree...Very reputable names on the teaching
roster...The cost seems right too!
https://www.bandworld.org/PageView.aspx?PageName=ABC_Clinic
Thanks for your replies, James Pianalto -
jpianalto@bentonschools.org
Posted February 21,
2008
Becky Cavender's Brother
Our sympathies are extended to Becky Cavender (Springdale Central Jr. High
School) and Lowell Cavender (Springdale High School) on the sudden loss of
Becky’s brother, Tim Shumate, who passed away on Tuesday, February 19th. He
was due to have heart bypass surgery this Friday.
The arrangements are through Blessing's Funeral Home in
Mansfield, Texas. The funeral is set for Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and most likely
will be at the funeral home. Please remember Becky and Lowell in your thoughts
and prayers as they go through this difficult time. Becky's email is:
bcavender@sdale.org
, and Lowell's is
lcavender@sdale.org .
Posted
February 12, 2008
Sam Wilson Memorial Scholarship - Feb 15 - 5:30 pm deadline -
Application -
Thank you so much for your interest and financial support for my father’s
memorial scholarship. I am happy to inform you that we will award a $1,000
scholarship and we are now accepting applications. (Attached in this email)
Students who apply must:
1. Be a senior in high school planning to attend a college or university.
2. Declare Music Education as their major.
3. Be a member of a 2008 All-State band
Congratulations to those of you who have students that made an All-State band!
If you haven’t had the chance to contribute to this scholarship, please either
find me at All-State, or send us a check made out to:
Sam Wilson Band Scholarship at:
4113 N Sunflower Circle
Fayetteville, AR 72703
Our scholarship committee will review the candidates and make a selection before
the concerts on Saturday afternoon, February 16th. If you have any questions,
feel free to email or call me!
Thanks everyone!
Stephanie Richardson (Wilson) -
uastephanie@hotmail.com
918-916-9990
Posted
February 11, 2008
Marching Design Services Offered
Hello, my name is Randall Standridge. I am the band director at Harrisburg
High School in Northeast, Arkansas. I would like to offer my services as a music
arranger/drill designer/color guard designer to your programs. I have been
designing marching shows for 8 years and have gained much experience and praise
for my work. I am able to design effectively for any size group. I have designed
for bands as small as 18 and as large as 180. I can arrange music that will work
with small groups or large groups. My goal is to make your group look and sound
as good as possible. If your goal is to prepare a successful show for Region
Festival, I design with that in mind. If you goal is to compete on a national or
regional level, that is the goal I will meet. My prices are very competitive
when compared to many other designers. I am also available to desing
Winterguard shows for the 2009 season. I have 5 years of winterguard experience,
having served as the director of United Vision Winterguard. This year, I
will be offering a 15% discount for materials received before April 15th (Winterguard
materials will, of course, be at a later date). Be sure to reserve your spot as
soon as possible! If you are interested, please email me at
rdsmarching@yahoo.com , and I will be
happy to send you a pricing guide. Also, please feel free to contact me directly
at (870) 926-3479 with any questions you may have. Thank you for your time.
Contact me if I can help you in any way with your 2008 marching production.
Randall Standridge
First Annual
Mid-South Honor Band
Colleagues, The College of Fine Arts and the Department of Music at Arkansas
State University - Jonesboro is pleased to announce the first annual ASU
Mid-South Honor Band to be held on Saturday, April 5, 2008. This new event is
unique because this musical experience is designed primarily for high school
juniors and sophomores. By taking part in this event, students will have the
opportunity to make music with other musicians from all across the Mid-South
region, hear performances by other groups and work with some of our nation’s
finest wind conductors and music educators. All rehearsals and
performances for the Mid-South Honor Band will be held on Saturday, April 5,
2008 on the campus of Arkansas State University – Jonesboro at the state of the
art performance facility in Northeast Arkansas, the Fowler Center. All
rehearsals are open to family members and directors. Performances are free and
open to the public. Our clinician for the 2008 Mid-South Honor Band will
be Professor Eric Rombach-Kendall. Professor Rombach-Kendall has served as
Director of Bands at the University of New Mexico since 1993. His bands have
received national acclaim through their performances and recordings featuring
Philip Smith and Joseph Alessi of the New York Philharmonic. He has been a guest
conductor and clinician throughout the United States and Canada and is an
alumnus of the University of Michigan, where he studied conducting with H.
Robert Reynolds and Larry Rachleff. High school juniors and sophomores,
with the recommendation of their band directors, may participate in the
Mid-South Honor Band. Seniors are also eligible; however, juniors and sophomores
will receive priority consideration. Directors may nominate as many students as
they wish and the deadline for receiving applications is Friday, March 21, 2008.
We will be sending out additional information shortly and will have information
available at the ASU booth during the All-State Conference next week. We
hope that you and your students will consider joining us for this event. As
always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. You and your
students are always welcome on the ASU campus and we look forward to your
participation in the 2008 Mid-South Honor Band. Sincerely, Tim and Ken -
Dr. Timothy Oliver - Director of Bands - Coordinator of Wind and
Percussion Studies - Phone: 870-972-3811 - Email:
toliver@astate.edu - Dr. Kenneth Carroll
- Director of Athletic Bands - Associate Director of Bands - Phone: 870-972-3763
- Email: kdcarroll@astate.edu
Congratulations to Fort Smith Southside Band
E-Entertainment Fort Smith Magazine each year holds reader's choice awards.
The Fort Smith Southside Rebel Band at Marching Contest was voted as the
'Favorite Local Performance of 2007. "
Festival of Winds - Honor Band - Nomination Deadline - Feb. 22
Dear Colleagues: This year Hendrix College and The Little Rock Wind Symphony
will be hosting an exciting new event – the Festival of Winds Honor Band. Allan
McMurray, Director of Bands at the University of Colorado, will be the guest
conductor. This one-day high school honor band will be held on Saturday,
May 3, 2008. Brochures and nomination forms were mailed out in January, but if
these missed you, these can be found on the web at www.hendrix.edu/festivalofwinds.
Please feel free to nominate as many students as you would like. The festival
will culminate with a concert featuring the Festival of Winds Honor Band and the
Little Rock Wind Symphony. Please note that the postmark deadline for
nominations is Friday, February 22. As part of the event, there will be a
session for directors with Allan McMurray as well as a directors’ luncheon.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you have about the event –
fannin@hendrix.edu. I look forward to seeing you and your students there!
Sincerely, Dr. Karen Fannin - Director of Bands - Hendrix College - 1600
Washington Ave. - Conway, AR 72034 - Phone: 501.450.1422 - Fax: 501.450.1437
February 11,
2008
Ron Bryant Memorial Golf Tournament -
Info
January 15,
2008
Music Needed
If anyone has the following pieces I would like to borrow them if possible:
Dorian Rhapsody by Eliot Del Borgo; Pirates of the Carribean by Klaus Bedelt,
arr. Ted Rickets
Thanks, Bradley De Bow -
debow@mssd2.k12.ar.us - Mineral Springs High School - (870)287-4747 -
(501)262-9815.
Benefit
Concert
This Friday night, January 18 Christian recording artist Michael English
will be in concert at FBC Lavaca. This is a benefit concert with all proceeds
going to the Lavaca Public Schools Building Fund to help with outfitting and
completion of the new 900 seat Performing Arts Center being built on the Lavaca
High School Campus. Admission is $5 at the door. The concert is at 7:00. We hope
as many of you who are in the Ft. Smith area will help us in two ways - 1.
Please come out for the concert if you can. 2. Please pass the word along to
your churches in your midweek meetings. Contact me if you have questions
or need further information. Thanks! Chase Carter -
chase@firstlavaca.com
Music Needed
Could someone please fax me the 1st trumpet part to R.W. Smith's "Hymnsong
Variants." Fax number 479 - 667 - 5921. - Thanks - Mike Mankins -
michaelm@hprd.k12.ar.us
January 14,
2008
Stolen Instrument
We had a bari saxophone stolen from a student’s car Sunday evening, January
13th. If anyone sees a Yamaha YBS-52, serial #014740, Bari Saxophone turn
up at their school or community please contact Dewayne Dove. Thanks,
Dewayne Dove - Russellville High School Band - 2203 S. Knoxville - Russellville,
AR 72802 - (479)968-3153 -
dewayne.dove@rsdmail.k12.ar.us
Recording
Needed
Our band here in Morrilton is playing Frank Erickson's "Cathedral" for
contest this year, and have had some trouble acquiring a recording of that song.
I was wondering if you could send out a mass email to see if anybody has a
recording of this song, as it would definitely help us get a few ideas. Thanks!
Sincerely, Ben Hogan -
hoganb@sccsd.k12.ar.us - Band
Director - Morrilton Junior High - 1400 Poor Farm Road - Morrilton, AR 72110 -
501.354.9442
Recording
Needed
I am looking for recordings of Simple Gifts by Clark Tyler and Foxboro March by
O'Reilly. If you have these recordings, could you send a copy to me? If you have
it in mp3 format and could email them to me, it would be great. Thanks.
Chris Kamerling - Band Director - Pottsville Junior High School -
chris.kamerling@pottsville.k12.ar.us
479-968-6574 ext. 6510
South
Central Regional Music Conference
Hello everyone! The Third Annual South Central Regional Music conference
will take place in Monroe, Louisiana from the 21st through the 23rd of February
of this year. This conference offers Honor Ensembles for High School Musicians,
Professional Clinics and Seminars, performances by Collegiate and Military
Ensembles, and Pre-Festival Adjudication for Bands, Orchestras, Jazz Bands, and
Choirs. Performers include the United States Air Force Brass Quintet, the
Northwestern State University Wind Ensemble, the University of Louisiana at
Monroe Wind Ensemble (formerly Northeastern Louisiana University), and the
University of Houston Wind Ensemble. The website,
http://www.scrmusic.info/ , has
registration information and answers most typical questions about the event.
Should you need any information about this neat opportunity, you can contact
myself or Mark Walker, Ouachita Parish Music Coordinator, at
walker@scrmusic.info . Thanks,
and I hope your 2008 has started off wonderfully! Bart Harrison - Barton
Wayne Harrison, M.M. - Director of Bands, Pulaski Academy - 501.604.1928
(Office) - Bart.Harrison@pulaskiacademy.org
-
12701 Hinson Road - Little Rock, AR 72212
Stolen
Instrument
Band Directors/Students, If you have recently acquired or have a student
in your school that has acquired a Vito bass clarinet model 7166 with the serial
number 8034E, please contact Randy Graham at
rgraham@vbsd.us. It belongs to Van Buren and has been sold to a pawn
shop who sold it to someone else. Thanks , Randy Graham
Music Needed
I am looking for a copy of
Blue Mountain Saga,
by Bulla (parts and scores).
J.W. Pepper tells me this is out of
print. If
you have a copy I could borrow or purchase please email me ASAP. Thank
you! Jack Pritchett -
jpritch2@sbcglobal.net -
Catholic HIgh School Band
Posted
January 9, 2008
Prayer Request
Please keep in your prayers the Families and communities of Hector and
Wonderview School Districts, as you know we had a Tornado hit the Communities of
Appleton (Hector), Buttermilk (Hector) 1 death, and Jerusalem (Wonderview).
Kendall Tabor - Wonderview School District -
tabork@wonder.k12.ar.us
Teacher
Guide Needed
Does anyone have the teacher manual "Guides to Band Masterworks Vol. 1" by
Robert J. Garofalo that I could borrow? Email to
mrbaileysemail@yahoo.com . Thanks!
Mark Bailey - Band Director - Sylvan Hills HS - (501)833-1112
Henderson
State Wind Ensemble
Friends, As you make your travel arrangements to Arkadelphia for the 2008 ASBOA
All-State auditions, I wish to invite you and your students to a special
performance by the Henderson State University Wind Ensemble. Held in Arkansas
Hall on the beautiful Henderson State University campus, the concert will take
place on Friday, February 1 at 7:30 PM. "Band Out-of-the-Box" Something
different for the fan of the wind band. Henderson State University Wind
Ensemble Jesse Leyva, conductor
Program: Nitro! - Ticheli; Sonata Latino for solo flute & salsa band -
Mower, Mrs. Jenn Amox, faculty soloist; Overture to ³Dancer in the Dark² - Bjork/arr.
Leyva Jazz; Suite No. 2 Shostakovich/arr. De Meij Sasparilla John Mackey,
Dr. Rick Dimond, accordion. Hope to see you there! Jesse -
Director of Bands - Henderson State University -
www.hsuband.com
Percussion
Lessons/Clinics
I would like to offer my services to meet any of your percussion needs! I am
willing to travel to your school and give clinics on topics of your choice (from
marching to the concert hall), as well as teach your students private lessons.
This can be arranged in any way that you would like- from an after school
session to a full "Day of Percussion" filled with multiple master classes as
well as private teaching. Aside from the students, if you have any questions as
a music educator about equipment, repairs, or general percussion education, I
would love to consult with you to build a better program. Knowing that not all
budgets are created equal, I am willing to work with you to provide as much help
as possible! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask!
Sincerely, Wesley Parker - Adjunct Instructor of Percussion
Harding University - wparker@harding.edu
HSU Band
Auditions
Attention High School Band Directors: I hope you had a great winter break
and things are going smoothly as we return to school. The Henderson State
University Department of Music will be holding our 2nd band scholarship audition
day on Saturday, January 19th for high school wind & percussion seniors. Please
share this wonderful opportunity with your seniors and contact me at the
information below to schedule an audition time. If your student(s) cannot
make this date or would like to set up a different time, we are more than happy
to schedule an alternate audition time. Thanks in advance for sharing this info
with your students. Thanks! Jesse Leyva, Director of Bands -
Henderson State University - 1100 Henderson St. Box 7623 - Arkadelphia, AR
71999-0001 - 870.230.5054 office - email:
band@hsu.edu www.HSUBAND.COM
Prayer
Request - Martha Bennett
My mom and I were in a very bad auto accident this past Friday afternoon just
north of Monticello. My mom was driving and we went off the road into a gravel
ditch and she could not steer the vehicle back on to the road. We ended up going
slightly airborne and flipping once. The air bags on my vehicle did not deploy.
We both had seat belts on which is what kept us inside the vehicle. The Lord was
definitely with us or we wouldn't be here today. We just need prayers to heal
from all the bruises and handle all of the things that go along with an
accident. Thanks, Martha Bennett -
marthabennett@sbcglobal.net
Posted
January 4, 2008
United States Air Force Academy Band - "Rampart Winds"
The woodwind quintet "Rampart Winds" from The United States Air Force
Academy Band will perform Thursday, January 17th, at 7:30 pm at Arkansas Hall at
Henderson State University. Their program will be: Scherzo from A
Midsummer Night’s Dream, Op. 61.....F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy; Black Horse
Troop.....John Philip Sousa, Arr. TSgt K. Frank Soper; Milonga Sin Palabras.....
Astor Piazzolla; Kleine Kammermusik, Op. 24, No. 2.....Paul Hindemith; ~
Intermission ~ Hora Staccato......