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CONTENTSPresident’s Page: IMEA: UP & RUNNING .............................. 6All-State & Conference Timelines; State Solo/Conference Future .... 7IMEA/NAfME News ............................................................................... 8Institutional Members .................................................................... 92020 College / University Scholarship Auditions .............................. 10IMEA Fall Board Meeting Summary ................................................... 12Do You Facebook, Instagram, Snap, Yolo or TikTok? ................... 14Collegiate President / Collegiate Volunteer Feature ......................... 16Lori Gray: Student Engagement thru Transitions & Procedures ..........22 Idaho Students in All-National Honor Groups .................................. 24College / University News ..................................................................... 24District II Elementary Workshop ......................................................... 25Inspire! Food for the Music Educator Soul ............................ 34Scherzo! Humor for the Music Educator ................................ 34

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District PresidentsPresident District I - Isaac Robbins [email protected] District II - Bob Wicks [email protected] District III - Casey Lindorfer [email protected] District III - John Zieske [email protected] District IV - Roger Turner [email protected] District V - Aaron Marshall [email protected] District VI - Gary Pawelko [email protected] Gem State - Steve Dresen [email protected]

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Hope you enjoyed the Fall Newsletter; this issue of IDAHO MUSIC NOTES is the last publication you’ll see if you don’t join IMEA! We need you! Turn to page 13 for info on joining. Members, your next issue will come in mid-December with lots of information about our Conference in Nampa. Happy Fall till then! —Ted Hadley, Editor

IDAHO MUSIC NOTESOfficial Publication of the Idaho Music Educators Association, Inc.

A State Unit of NAfME: The National Association for Music Education

Fall 2019 Volume 60, Number 1 of 3Idaho Music Notes is published three times yearly—November, February, & May

Subscription price is included in IMEA/NAfME dues. Non-member subscription rates—$12.00 per year. Complimentary subscriptions available for sponsors and, upon request, to Idaho principals & school administrators.

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IMEA OfficersIMEA President - Kathy Stefani [email protected] President-Elect - Thomas Kloss [email protected] Past-President - Wayne Millett [email protected] Manager - Ron Curtis [email protected] Asst. Manager - Adriana Caloca Sene [email protected] Secretary - Judy Marlett [email protected] Executive Director - Karen Randolph [email protected] Webmaster - Wayne Millett [email protected] Publications Chair - Ted Hadley [email protected] State Solo Chair - Eva Hale [email protected] Representative - Kevin Howard [email protected]

Content Area ChairsString Chair - Meagan Andrew [email protected] Chair – Max Mendez, ACDA [email protected] Chair - Christy Taylor [email protected]/Gen Chair - Shirley Van Paepegham [email protected] Chair - Lori Gray [email protected] Chair - BriAnna Crook [email protected] Chair – Joel Sandford [email protected] Ed/Research – Lori Conlon Khan [email protected] Chair – Jose Rodriguez [email protected] Schools Chair – Robbie Hanchey [email protected] Sch/Social Media – Kathleen Tetweiler [email protected] Chair - Aaron Marshall [email protected] Music Educators - Dan North [email protected]

Honor Group ChairsAll-State Mixed Choir Chair - Joie Cariaga [email protected] Orchestra Chair - Brendan Burns [email protected] Band Chair - John Randall [email protected] Treble Choir Chair - Lindsay Lowe lowe.lindsay@westadaorgAll-State Jazz Choir - Corbin Rasmussen [email protected] Jazz Band - Michael Harrison [email protected] Elem Choir - Amy Olsen [email protected] Middle School Choir - Jessica Hull [email protected] ORFF Ensemble - Shirley Van Paepeghem [email protected]

NAfME OfficersScott Barnes, President, NW, WATom Muller, President-Elect, NW, ORJohn Combs, Past-President, NW, MTKathleen Sanz, NAfME President, FLMackie V. Spradley, President-Elect, TXDenese Odegaard, Past-President, ND


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Kathy StefaniIMEA: UP & RUNNING!

While my own children were in high school, both chose to run Cross Country. Though they didn’t get that gene from their parents, my husband and I learned to love the whole experience. We traveled to golf courses, city, county and state parks, cheering among the colorful fall leaves and perfect autumn temperatures.

I learned that winning was a bit of a secondary goal, that beating your own time and increasing your placement were the first goals along the way. I remember the day my son told me in exhausted exhilaration that he finished “seeing the front of the pack.” I thought he would be disappointed, instead he explained that seeing the winners meant that he wasn’t far behind, he had climbed the final hill or turned the last corner before the last push. It meant you were on the final stretch and could see the winners crossing the line. You were part of the front pack and the thought of crossing that line first was now in sight. I always cheered for both of my kids with tears in my eyes, holding my breath in anticipation.

Fast forward several years to a trip to Washington D.C. in the fall, to see my son run in the Marine Corp Marathon. He was years out of high school Cross Country and it was wonderful to enjoy the autumn weather while awaiting the runners coming across the Key Bridge as they ran to the Georgetown campus. Several minutes after the race started in downtown D.C., I saw the first of the runners crossing the bridge.

As they rounded the corner to approach my viewpoint, I saw that the first four athletes were professional Kenyan runners, leading with a large gap behind them, effortlessly running as if out for a morning jog. I realized this was the “Big Time,” unlike any Cross Country meet I’d ever seen. As I looked back towards the bridge, a small contingency of runners had rounded the corner…..followed by 30,000 runners crossing the bridge right behind them!!!

I realized despite traveling across the country to watch the race, I would likely never see my son amongst the mob. Just then, I heard, “Mom”! My son was right in front of me, throwing me his gloves and warm-ups --- and chasing the pros amidst the small pack of front runners! I was surprised and so excited for him, tears welling up, only to realize that 30,000 people were headed right for him!!! My sappy emotional motherly pride dried up immediately and my excited cheers turned into a frantic, “RUN!!”

IMEA leadership can be compared to running a marathon. We have new programs and new Honor groups joining the list of offerings IMEA provides. But

trying to stay ahead of it all can feel like setting the pace for the mob nipping at your heels. Leadership is supposed to be heading the charge as you lead the way. The reality is that often we are running to stay ahead before it runs us over. Much like teaching music!

Sept. 29-30, annual IMEA Board meeting marathon: An ambitious agenda awaited, and all members put in hard work reporting, planning, re-evaluating and most importantly, representing you!

Representatives from both ACDA and Idaho Orff met with All-State Manager Ron Curtis, as well as all six IMEA Honor group chairs, to schedule the 2020 Honor group student schedule. Karen Randolph has obtained contracts for All-State venues and services. Session Chairs reported on their rankings of session submissions and scheduling has ensued. Ted Hadley and Joel Sanford are working to bring vendors from all music areas to Nampa to meet the needs of the entire membership. Tom Kloss is organizing Honor Group Chairs and Wayne Millett is tending to student and performing group auditions as IMEA webmaster.

Preparing for the end of the year final stretch, State Solo expands again with vocal ensembles joining the list! Eva Hale has begun the process of procuring judges for the 2020 event to be held at NIC in Coeur d’Alene.

We have twenty-two mentor/mentee pairings as part of our new mentoring program with a goal of 99% retention of first year educators in this cohort. A handful of mentors have taken on several mentees each to try to meet all the needs of those who’ve requested our assistance.

As you run your own race, pace yourself through the year by marking the IMEA Conference, Jan. 30-Feb. 1 in Nampa on your calendar. All-State falls halfway through your yearly marathon and helps keep you in the front of the pack with new ideas and opportunities to learn from other colleagues.

Heading into our mid-year programs requires a strong push. Good luck as you rehearse for performances and community events. Whatever your final hill or last turn might look like, know that your race is shared by IMEA. Meet you at the finish line!

Epilogue: My son Jeff Carlson ran the Portland

Marathon, Oct. 6, 2019, placing 359th of approx. 2000 runners in his age category, then drove to

Seattle to see his mom at the NW Division Board meeting before flying back to DC on

the red-eye.


TIMELINES!All-State 2020 Timeline

May 1, 2019 All-State Audition Information postedAugust 12, 2019 Online Audition Registration OpenOctober 4, 2019 All-State Audition DeadlineOctober 14, 2019 ACDA Groups Audition DeadlineOctober 25, 2019 Notification of accepted studentsNovember 22, 2019 Registration and Payments DueDecember 6, 2019 Music MailedJanuary 29, 2020 Check-in/Sectionals/Part ChecksJanuary 30-February 1 All-State Rehearsals & Performances

2020 Conference TimelineApril 1, 2019 Session Proposals OpenMay 1, 2019 Group Performance Applications OpenSeptember 16, 2019 Session Proposals CloseSeptember 30, 2019 Session Proposals Screening CompletedOctober 14, 2019 Group Performance Applications Close Accepted Session Proposals NotifiedNovember 1, 2019 Group Performance Applications ScreenedNovember 5, 2019 Accepted Performance Groups Notified

All-State/Conference —to the Future!

• 2020 = Jan 30, 31, Feb 1 NNU• 2021 = Feb 4, 5, 6 NIC / All-NW Spokane, Feb 11-14• 2022 = Feb 3, 4, 5 NNU• 2023 = Feb 2, 3, 4 ISU / All-NW Bellevue, Feb 16-19 • 2024 = Feb 1, 2, 3 NNU• 2025 = Jan 30, 31, Feb 1 NIC / All-NW Portland, Feb 13-16• 2026 = Feb 5, 6, 7 NNU• 2027 = Feb 4, 5, 6 ISU / All-NW Year• 2028 = Feb 3, 4, 5 NNU • 2029 = Feb 1, 2, 3 NIC / All-NW Year• 2030 = Jan 31, Feb 1, 2 NNU

STATE SOLO/ENSEMBLE TO THE FUTURE!2020- Post Falls (vocal ensembles added) 2021 - Mt. View 2022 - ISU 2023 - Mt. View 2024 - Post Falls 2025 - Mt. View 2026 - ISU


2020 Idaho Honor GroupsCarolyn Watson, University of Kansas,

Clinician, All-State OrchestraBrendan J. Burns, 2020 All State Orchestra Chair,

[email protected] Wicks, 2020 All-State Orchestra Assistant Chair,

[email protected]

Robert Ponto, University of Oregon, Clinician, All-State Band

John Randall, 2020 All State Band Chair, [email protected] Skidmore, 2020 All State Band Assistant Chair

Vijay Singh, Central Washington University, Clinician, All-State Mixed Choir

Joie Cariaga, 2020 All State Mixed Choir Chair, [email protected]

Bill Kloppenburg, 2020 All State Mixed Choir Assistant Chair [email protected]

Chad Spears, Mixed Choir Accompanist, chadspears52@gmailcom

Robert Istad, Cal State Fullerton, Clinician, All-State Treble Choir

Lindsay Lowe, 2020 All State Treble Choir Chair, lowe.lindsay@westadaorg

Anna Branigan, 2020 All State Treble Choir Asst.Chair

Jon Armstrong, Idaho State University, Clinician, All-State Jazz Band

Mike Harrison, 2020 All State Jazz Band Chair, [email protected]

Jeff Paradis, 2020 All State Jazz Band Asst. Chair

Rosana Eckert, University of North Texas, Clinician, All-State Jazz Choir

Corbin Rasmussen, 2020 All-State Jazz Choir Chair, [email protected]

Judith Herrington, Tacoma Youth Chorus, Clinician, District III/IV Elementary Honor Choir

Amy Olsen, ACDA District III/IV Elementary Honor Choir Chair, [email protected]

Dan Davison, Ballou Jr. High, Puyallup, Washington, Clinician, All-State Middle School Choir

Jessica Hull, 2020 ACDA All-State Middle School Choir Chair, [email protected]

Jocelyn Hosley , 2020 ACDA All-State Middle School Asst. Chair, [email protected]

Lisa Hewitt, Orange County, Florida, Clinician, 2020 Idaho District III/IV Orff EnsembleShirley Van Paepeghem, 2020 Idaho District III/IV Orff Ensemble Chair,

[email protected] Conlon Khan, 2020 Idaho District III/IV Orff Ensemble Asst. Chair

2020-2022 NAfME National President-Elect Candidates

Voting early in 2020The candidates for 2020-2022 NAfME National President-Elect

were announced by NAfME President Kathleen D. Sanz on June 20, 2019. The two candidates selected by the NAfME Nominating Committee are Scott Sheehan and Johanna Siebert. As part of the announcement, the candidates each addressed the NAfME

National Leadership Assembly in Washington, DC. Johanna Siebert is Project Director, Library of Congress

Teaching with Primary Sources, National Association for Music Education, and Adjunct Faculty at the Nazareth College of Roch-ester, New York, and a former public school music teacher.

Scott Sheehan is Director of Bands & Music Department Chairperson at Hollidaysburg Area Senior High School, Holli-daysburg, Pennsylvania, a Conn-Selmer Educational Clinician for Curriculum Development, Strategic Planning, Advocacy, and Program Development, and a former NAfME Eastern Division President.

More information about the candidates along with their state-ments of vision for the future of NAfME are on the NAfME website. NAfME members will vote in early 2020 to see which candidate will become the next NAfME President-Elect. For any ques-tions about the NAfME Elections process, contact Adriane Dar-vishian at [email protected].

NAfME Northwest Division Board ReportThe NAfME Northwest Division Board met on Sunday/Mon-

day, October 6-7, 2019, in Seattle. Highlights include:1. The All-Northwest Conference is scheduled for President’s

Day weekend, February 11-14, 2021, in Spokane, Washington. 2. Session proposals are being sought with a closing deadline

of April 15, 2020. The Conference will be held at the Spokane Convention Center and surrounding venues. The Davenport Hotel will serve as the Conference headquarters.

3. The Board will look into facilities in Boise, Idaho as a possi-ble option for future All-Northwest Conferences.

4. Sight-reading and Chorale auditions requirements will be added for vocalists.


The College of Idaho Music DepartmentDr. Paul Moulton, Chair

2112 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID 83605Phone: 208-459-5275 Fax: 208-459-5885

Email: [email protected] or [email protected]: www.collegeofidaho.edu/academics/music

Chesbro Music CompanyKaren Stewart, Manager, 327 Broadway, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402

Phone: 208-932-1230 Fax: 208-522-8712Michael Bates, Manager, 257 N Second E, Rexburg, Idaho 83440

Phone: 208-359-1900 Fax: 208-359-1901Email: [email protected]

Email: [email protected] Web: chesbromusicretail.com

PepwearHeather Fults, Event Sales Coordinator

1540 High Meadows Way, Cedar Hill, TX 75104 Phone: 800-587-4287, 972-982-7272

Email: [email protected] Web: www.pepwear.com

Macie Publishing / Ed Sueta MusicJulie M. Sueta, Vice-President

13 E Main Street, Mendham, NJ 07945Phone: 888-697-1333 Email: [email protected]

Web: www.maciepublishing.com www.edsuetamusic.com

Brigham Young University-Idaho Department of Music

Bryce Mecham, Department Chair, Rexburg, ID 83460-1210Phone: 208-496-4950; Fax: 208-496-4953

Email: [email protected]; [email protected]: www.byui.edu/music

Meadowlark MelodiesBill Dugger & Mark Sherry, Proprietors

Buy Music Online @ [email protected] 208-743-8748

University of PortlandDavid DeLyser, Associate Professor of Music

5000 N. Willamette Blvd., Portland, Oregon 97203Phone: 503-943-7382 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.up.edu/music

Blue Rider Music & Instrument RepairChris Britt, Manager Robin Boles, Technician

595 W. Ustick, Meridian, ID 83646Phone & Fax: 208-888-6238

Sun Valley Music FestivalKim Gasenica, Education Director

P.O. Box 3956, Hailey, Idaho 83333 Phone: (208) 622-5607 Ext 11 Email: [email protected] Website: www.svmusicfestival.org

John William Jackson Fund(in The Idaho Community Foundation)

[email protected], P.O. Box 4711, Boise, Idaho 83711-4711Website: www.johnwilliamjacksonfund.org Phone: 208-890-8503

Brigham Young University-ProvoSchool of Music

Kathy Colton, C-550 HFAC, Provo, UT 84602Email: [email protected] Website: music.byu.edu

Phone: 801-422-2375 FAX: 801-422-0533

J.W. PepperAndrea Pelloquin, Regional Sales Manager

7611 S. 180th Street, Kent, WA 98032 Phone: 425-291-9400; 800-345-6296 [email protected]

www.jwpepper.comwww.facebook.com/jwpepperWA

QuaverMusic.comJohna Jackson, Marketing Manager

1706 Grand Ave Nashville TN 37212 Phone/Fax: 615-922-2020Email: [email protected] Web: www.QuaverMusic.com

Northwest Nazarene UniversityMusic Department

Dr. Philip Miller, Chairman, Nampa, Idaho 83686 Phone: 208-467-8413 Email: [email protected]

Web: www.nnu.edu/music

Willamette University Department of MusicJohn Peel, Music Department Chair

900 State Street, Salem, Oregon 97301Phone: 503-370-6255 Email: [email protected]

Website: www.willamette.edu/go/music

Lionel Hampton School Of Musicat the University Of Idaho

Spencer Martin, Associate Director875 Perimeter Drive MS 4015, Moscow, ID 83844-4015

Phone: 208-885-6231/Fax: 208-885-7254Email: [email protected] Web: www.uidaho.edu/class/music

Idaho State University Music DepartmentThom Hasenpflug, Chair of Music

Department of Music Stop 8099, Pocatello, ID 83209-8099Phone/Fax: 208-282-3636

Email: [email protected] Web: www.isu.edu/music

Boise State University Music DepartmentLinda Kline, Chair

1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1560Phone: 208-426-1772; Fax: 208-426-1771

Email: [email protected] Web: music.boisestate.edu

Treasure Valley Community College Performing Arts Department

Stephanie Laubacher, Administrative Assistant650 College Blvd., Ontario, OR 97914

Phone: 541-881-5950/Fax 541-881-5518Email: [email protected] Web: www.tvcc.cc/performingarts

Become an IMEA Institutional MemberEmail [email protected]

2019-2020 IMEA Institutional MembersPlease support our Institutional Members—

Their membership shows their support for us!Become an IMEA Institutional Member — Email [email protected]


Idaho State UniversityAudition Date — Saturday, February 22, ISU Campus

Saturday, Feb 29, Twin Falls (Orpheum Theatre)Saturday, Mar 7, Boise (Timberline HS)

Information: www.isu.edu/sopaPhone: 208-282-3636 Email: [email protected]

Northwest Nazarene University

Audition Dates — By Appointment; nnu.edu/musicsholarships

www.nnu.edu/music Phone: call (208) 467-8413 Email: [email protected]

Treasure Valley Community College

Call for Audition InformationPhone: 541-881-5950 Email: [email protected]

Web: www.tvcc.cc

University of IdahoLionel Hampton School of Music

Audition Days for Admission and Scholarships —Auburn, WA. January 25; Boise, ID. January 25

Idaho Falls, January 28; Moscow, ID, February 8Priority Audition Deadline: February 29

More Information: Phone: 208-885-6231Email: [email protected] Facebook: facebook.com/lhsom

Web: music.uidaho.edu/music

University of Portland 2020 Live auditions will be held on campus

Saturday, February 9 & Saturday, February 15Sunday, February 23, Seattle area, location TBA

Auditions can also be submitted via high quality audio or video recording. Links to online performance videos are accepted. All recordings must be received by Monday,

February 24, 2020. For More Information: up.edu/[email protected] Phone: 503-943-7228

Willamette UniversityAudition Dates — November 11, 2019 / February 22, 2020

willamette.edu/admission 503-370-6303willamette.edu/go/musicauditions

[email protected]

Boise State University Music Department

• Admission/Scholarship Audition Days for 20-21:◦ Sat., February 8 ◦ Sat., February 22 ◦ Sat., April 4

Audition by Feb. 22 for priority scholarship consideration • Live auditions & video auditions for Fall 2020

can still be scheduled through June 1, 2020Apply online at boisestate.edu/music/admission

Web: boisestate.edu/music FB: facebook.com/BoiseStateMusic

Boise State University Blue Thunder Marching Band

Audition Weekend - April 3 & 4, 2020 More information: boisestate.edu/thunder/audition

Phone: (208) 426-1846 Email: [email protected]: boisestate.edu/thunder FB: BSUBlueThunder

Brigham Young University - Idaho

On Campus Auditions: January 23-24, 2020Satellite Auditions (Salt Lake City): January 25Deadline for all Materials is February 1, 2020

Phone: 208-496-4950 Email: [email protected]: www.byui.edu/music

Washington State UniversityLive Auditions: Jan. 25 – Tacoma, WA

Feb. 9 – Pullman, WA; Feb. 10 – Music Major for a DayWebsite: music.wsu.edu Email: [email protected]

Phone: 509-335-3898

Brigham Young University - ProvoLive Audition Day: January 25, 2020

Application/Prescreen Deadline: December 1, 2019Website: music.byu.edu Phone: 801-422-2660

Email: [email protected]

The College of IdahoAudition Dates — February 22, March 14, April 11, 2020

Online: collegeofidaho.edu/music Call 208-459-5275

College of Southern IdahoAudition Date — Saturday, March 7

Contact Sue Miller for an appointmentEmail: [email protected] Phone: 208-732-6769

Web: csi.edu/programs/music

2020 COLLEGE & UNIVERSITYSCHOLARSHIP AUDITION DATES


The arts are alive and thriving on NNU’s campus and we invite you to find your rhythm as you continue to encourage and support aspiring musicians:

Perfect harmony is achieved when you and NNU ensemble together to invest in the future of the arts!

JUST DuetAttend an upcoming event/concert:

nnu.edu/musicevents

Encourage your students to apply for music scholarships:

nnu.edu/musicsholarships


Highlights of the Idaho Music Educators Association, Inc. Fall Board Meeting, September 29-30, 2019, Boise, Idaho

The IMEA Board of Directors, led by IMEA President Kathy Stefani, met Sunday evening and most of the day Monday, on September 29-30, at the Boise Airport Holiday Inn Express. Attending were District Presidents, elected officers of IMEA, and support staff including Executive Director Karen Randolph and Publications Chair Ted Hadley.

Sunday night was a Board training session on various requirements of our new incorporated status and on financial procedures. Executive Director Karen Randolph then presented a financial report: comparison reports of general accounts, All-State accounts, Conference and State Solo accounts. This year an emergency contingency account will be started.

District Reports were given by District Presidents. Most districts are in middling to good financial shape, dealing with many retirements and new teachers in their districts. Some districts have dropped music and even all arts classes; a few other districts have added music staff. Many elementary teachers are not certified and ways to get elementary teachers and music paras to Conference were discussed; in-district training for elementary music teachers is planned in some districts.

Discussion then centered on Conference financial issues. A motion was passed that the All-state Manager Assistant position be provided a $500 stipend. A motion to give Nampa High School Band a $500 donation to the band program on the years that All-state uses their bandroom was passed. All-state managers were authorized to use up to $500 to buy a laser printer.

The honorarium for State Solo/Ensemble manager was increased as the job o has increased dramatically over the years but compensation has not raised.

Gala All-State Concert tickets are presently $8 adults, $6 student/seniors; a motion to add a combined ticket price of $12 for adults and $10 for student/seniors was passed; current prices of $8 and $6 for single ticket will stay the same.

A motion passed that the IMEA presidential travel expenses be reimbursed in accor-dance with IMEA travel reimbursement policy when representing IMEA and not being reimbursed by another entity.

Webmaster Wayne Millett reported that the Updated IMEA Leadership Handbook is on the website. Ted Hadley, publications chair, asked for thoughts on if this year is when Music Notes should go digital, and conferences publications be digital, also. It was decided to keep print publications for now and add continued access to digital versions.

President Stefani led a discussion of the IMEA Awards program: Music Educator of the year, Young Music Educator of the year, IMEA Distinguished Service Award, IMEA Hall of Fame, IHSAA Hall of Fame, IHSAA Distinguished Service. Should we be giving more awards? Perhaps an excellence in teaching award? Maybe something for small schools? No motions wee made.

District II President Bob Wicks reported out on Long-range goals and the IMEA Strate-gic Plan. A motion passed to adopt the IMEA Strategic Plan as presented. (Kevin Howard, Aaron Marshal) The Sunday night meeting adjourned.

Monday, September 30, 2019President Stefani called the meeting to order at 8am, the Idaho state song was sung, and

introductions were made of the full Board: event chairs, content area chairs, Honor Group chairs, and All-State managers Ron Curtis and Adriana Caloca Sene.

Minutes were read by IMEA secretary Judy Marlett and approved.Reports followed: NAfME National Assembly meeting in Washington DC in June

(Kathy, Wayne, Brianna Smith, BriAnna Crook, & Karen). Ted Hadley/Wayne Millett/Tom Kloss reported on publication, website, and All-State &

Conference needs The Idaho State Department of Educations had been invited, but it’s been very difficult

to reach them. Kathy has emailed, called, and sent written invitation without response. The New Arts Education director for the Idaho Commission on the Arts wants to

collaborate with IMEA and the Professional Standards Commission would like help with the arts piece for music education.

IHSAA Representative Kevin Howard reported on serving on the IHSAA Board. The IHSAA office occasionally get calls about marching band and dead week. IHSAA does not have any control over marching band. Other issues were reported. This is Kevin’s last year on the IHSAA Board, so we need to have a new representative to attend six two-day meetings through the year.

Kathy reported on the new IMEA Mentorship program that she has spearheaded: We need more mentors. District III has no mentors yet. People being mentored are not required to members, but are being encouraged to become members and attend Conference. Need to grow the number of participating retired members and the mentor pool. The goal of the program is to retain the mentored teachers.Missouri has a strong mentoring program re-sulting in a 99% retention rate in keeping teachers in the profession. The concern is how to keep this going – it takes of hours – during August it was almost a full-time job for Kathy.

A motion to double the Mentorship budget to $1000 with a contingency for Board approval if the need is greater than $800 passed.

Tom Kloss and Ron Curtis gave a report on All-State issues and led a discussion on ideas to improve the experience for everyone.

Group Chairs gave reports on their clinicians, groups, and special needs. It was suggest-ed that All-State conductors do a session for the Conference attenders if it works out with

scheduling.All-State Chairs and Managers did a break-out session to work on scheduling and other

issues. Wayne reported on Idaho Performing Groups applying to perform at the Conference.

We have a smaller venue in the foyer of the Brandt Center that could accommodate smaller ensembles and smaller schools to add to the Conference.

The next All-Northwest Conference will be in Spokane, Washington Presidents Week-end in 2021.

Content Area Chairs gave reports on their ideas for sessions at the Conference. Reading Sessions will take place Wednesday night.

Collegiate Advisor Lori Gray and Collegiate NAfME President Brianna Smith reported on issues facing our Collegiate members and suggestions for the Conference.

Publications Chair Ted Hadley received suggestions about improving access to the schedule by using some digital techniques available for phones and tablets, especially mak-ing clinician handouts available online.

Retired Chair Dan North discussed the Mentoring program and how can we get people get involved. We need to get more administrators involved and to begin coordinating with District presidents and IMEA president. A mentoring coordinator needs to be appointed/found and training will be needed for mentors.

Dan suggested forming a committee of three to help with the IMEA Hall of Fame to decide how best to restructure the program.

Exhibits Chair Joel Sanford was unable to attend; Assistant Chair Ted Hadley said exhibits will be set up in the Brandt Center foyer and we already have several reservations.

State Solo/Ensemble Chair Eva Hale presented a review of the 2019 Solo/Ensemble Contest. Judging issues were discussed as well as other ensemble issues.Adding Vocal Ensembles means using the Texas list, three to eight singers, one per part.

Kathy Stefani and Wayne Millett laid out some guidelines for the Conference: ses-sions will be 50 minutes; we will add one more Concert Hour on Thursday afternoon; there will be no performing group at the Banquet and awards will be presented. We will dismiss from the Banquet to go to the All-State Jazz Concert.

Kathy and Wayne asked for ideas and opinions. A motion to approve the policy for an emergency cancellation of All-State was passed: In the event that the IMEA All-State and In-Service Conference should need to be cancelled due to weather, national emergency or any other unforeseen circumstance, the Executive voting members of the Board, specifically the president, president-elect, and past-president, shall make the decision, and inform the membership immediately.

A motion passed to allow both options for Large group adjudication sheets.Nominations for president-elect and secretary will be needed for next year.

IMEA Strategic PlanMISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Idaho Music Educators Association, Inc.

is to advance, and advocate for standards-based Music Education in all Idaho schools, to foster personal and professional growth of music educators, and to encourage and enhance musical opportunities for all students throughout the state.

LONG RANGE OBJECTIVES1. Be the leading advocate for Music Education for all students in the State of Idaho:a. Strategy #1 - Hill Day – Idaho Legislature and State Department of Educationb. Strategy #2 – Gather data regarding current K-12 music course offerings and minutes

of instruction by school district, concerning students being served by a certified or non-cer-tified music instructor.

c. Strategy #3 – Identify schools/school district where there is no music instruction and help strategize with districts to reinstate music programs

2. To develop and maintain productive working relationships with other profession-al organizations:

a. Strategy #1 - Hill Day – Idaho Legislature and State Department of Educationb. Strategy #2 – Develop relationships with the Idaho Administrators Association,

Idaho School Board Association and Idaho Middle Level Associationc. Strategy #3 – Develop relationships with other arts organizations i.e. Idaho Arts

Council, Idaho Humanities Council, Idaho Art Educators Association and Idaho Music Teacher Association

d. Strategy #4 – Continue and strengthen relationships with Idaho Orff, Idaho Strings Teacher Association (ISTA), Idaho Choral Directors Association (ACDA), Idaho Band Masters

3. Implement a statewide mentor program for novice teachers:a. Strategy #1 – Develop mentorship protocolb. Strategy #2 – Begin implementation with matched mentors and novice teachers Strat-

egy #3 – Gain feedback from both mentors and novice teachers in the form of a survey4. Provide instructional resources and professional learning group opportunities

for current Idaho Educators:a. Strategy #1 – Establish a recourse site on the website for instructional strategies and

best practicesb. Strategy #2 – Establish professional learning communities communication protocol c. Strategy #3 – Provide regional Professional Development opportunities for K-12

teachers during state in-service days or other established professional development days.


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Do you Facebook, Instagram, Snap, Yolo, or TikTok?

By Kathleen Tetweiler, IMEA Social Media ChairYour students probably do! Communication with our students

and their families has become more complex in the past decade. The old fashioned method of sending an information letter home with kids has not disappeared and certainly serves a purpose, particularly for younger students.

However, in this technology age, more and more parents and students are using their phone for not only verbal communication, but messaging, scheduling and document access. As music educators, we probably have more need to keep that information flowing with our plethora of weekly performance events and permission slips than most other content areas. I allow my students to get out their phone to put an event in their calendar, or take a picture of homework all the time. Using technology and social media platforms for communication can be fast and a great way to access many students all at once, but also comes with significant risks.

The most important question you need to ask yourself is “What am I trying to do?” Some platforms allow for more student-to-student communication, which is a risky situation. If you are wanting to remind students about a concert or let them know a pep performance has been canceled due to snow, programs such as Remind offer safe, school-friendly, free options. Teachers create a class and can post messages to the class. Students are given a code or a special non-personal email to sign up. Kids get “Remind” alerts on their phones and they can respond through the application. Their responses go to your phone, but they do not have your personal phone number. Remind has partnered with Google Classroom, One Drive, Canvas and Quizlet. You can also create a “class” for a special group that is temporary, like All-State participants.

If your goal is to promote your program and you have permission in the form of media releases, Instagram is a good option because is it photo rich and while not comment free, it is less about talk. Instagram has two types of accounts, public and closed groups. Public groups may be viewed by anyone, but for access to closed groups, the owner must grant permission.

Other apps such as Facebook can be useful for groups, but have to be carefully monitored, with privacy settings controlled by you as the page administrator. Like Instagram, Facebook has public and closed groups.

You can regulate what, if anything, can show up on the page, contributed by students and others. Privacy options include: 1) public, where anyone can see what you post; 2) friends of friends; 3) and friends only, the most limiting. When I used Facebook for my dance team, I included parents, my principal and another teacher as members of the group to keep from being the only adult with 10 students.

Snap Chat seems to be the most widely used social media platform amongst the teens and tweens in my community. It is also the most dangerous, as comments disappear after twenty-four hours, giving users a false sense of safety. Short videos can also be uploaded, and trust me, you really don’t want to know that much about their social life.

With any platform that allows for student-to-student communication or student (or parent) contributions, all users must be made aware of the purpose, limitations, consequences, and responsibilities of social media accounts. You may also want to find out if your district has policy guiding use of social media. All Idaho school districts have bullying and cyberbullying language in policy. Knowing your legal responsibilities is essential. Regardless of how much you trust your students, all it takes is once and you may not have a job. As a wise man once said, “Don’t do anything you don’t want to read about tomorrow morning in the Idaho Statesman.”

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Is It Worth It?By Briana Smith,

IMEA Collegiate PresidentSchool is difficult for all of us, in one way or

another. There are days where I feel so bogged down that I struggle to remember why I am working so hard to become a music teacher. I have seen many of my colleagues switch to different majors because of the stress of music education.

Currently, it is a struggle for myself to keep going. I begin to wonder if everything I am doing is worth it. Is it worth it to practice day after day, struggling to see the progress? Is it worth the money spent on this degree? Am I going to be able to handle teaching a classroom full of students? And not just one class of students, but hundreds over my career? Am I going to fail in the end?

This past summer, I had the marvelous opportunity to attend the NAfME National Collegiate Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. One of the most powerful moments was singing The Star Spangled Banner and God Bless America at the Capitol. That is a moment that will remain in my memory for a very long time. Here I was, a twenty-six year-old college student living in Idaho, getting to sing our National Anthem with other future and current music educators from across the nation. We had all gathered to advocate for something that each of us believes in: music education for all. It was a great reminder that all of my hard work is worth it and I am passionate about teaching music to children.

But now, just a few short months after having this experience, I still struggle. Before attending Boise State, I spent a total of three years in music classrooms as a full-time volunteer as I explored different paths for my future career. I have experienced the life of a teacher and I love it. I admit, when I first stepped into the elementary classroom, I was petrified. At the time, I had absolutely no desire to teach elementary music.

For months, I was out of my comfort zone. I was unsure around children who seemed to be filled with dirt and germs. On the first day, I was asked to sing in front of a group of kindergarteners. More fearful about saying no than actually doing it, I did it. Over time, I grew more and more confident in the classroom. I grew to love the students I taught. The confidence I was gaining grew to envelop my whole life. I realized that this is what I wanted to do. I wanted to teach Elementary General Music. The students helped me find joy in life. Everything I did was for them.

The fourth and fifth graders in choir had become the most dear to me. We put on a production of “The Wizard of Oz” together and lost a dear friend and teacher to cancer in the process. We laughed together, sang together, and even cried together. Those students will forever hold a dear place in my heart.

On my last day, I went to say goodbye to these wonderful students. It was an emotional goodbye, but I was able to hold it together until I said goodbye to one particular student. I will call her Amy. Amy had a fantastic voice and was an excellent actress. She had auditioned for Dorothy and could have easily landed the

role. However, we really needed her voice and acting abilities as the Cowardly Lion. As the lion, she did an amazing job and became one of my favorite characters.

At the end of the play, when the Cowardly Lion says goodbye to Dorothy, she said something along the lines of “I could not have found my courage if it hadn’t been for you.” That final day, when I said goodbye to the class, she told me, “I could not have found my voice if it hadn’t been for you.” Those words have sustained me through my time in school at Boise State. When I struggle to remember why I have chosen to become a teacher, it is those words that come to mind.

As teachers, it is our duty to help our students find their voice. It does not matter if that voice is on the violin, piano, trombone, or snare drum. What matters is the fact that our students are able to find their musical voice through their instrument. This is why we do what we do. This is why we are music teachers. When we struggle to remember why we put ourselves through the pain and hardships, remember that our students are what matter. To quote Willy Wonka, “We are the music makers and we are the dreamers of dreams.”

Collegiate Feature:

Jocelyn Hosley, Northwest Nazarene

University Current School? — Northwest Nazarene UniversityWhat year of study? — Junior Major? — Music EducationGraduated from what High School? — Kellogg High SchoolHigh School Music Teacher? — Joy PersoonHow did you volunteer for IMEA? — I am currently serving as a student volunteer assisting Jessica Hull in preparing for the ACDA Middle School Choir portion of the IMEA All-State Conference.How else have you volunteered as a student? — For two years I helped as a student manager and volunteer for the Treasure Valley and Canyon County Honor Bands and IMEA District III Solo and Ensemble Festival. I have also volunteered to manage multiple other trips and projects for the NNU music department. This year I am helping with a music therapy project, the NNU middle school jazz festival, and the NNU Treble Choir Festival. What is your dream job? — My dream job is teaching high school choir in a district in Northern Idaho so I can be closer to home while also getting to pursue the career I have wanted for years. If you could be doing anything you wanted right now, what would it be? — I honestly love where I am in my life. I am learn-ing so much and I am being given so many amazing leadership opportunities at NNU. I want to soak in all I can during the rest of my time here.


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Utilizing Transitions & Daily Procedures to Enhance

Student EngagementBy Lori Gray, Boise State University

As the year progresses, it can be easy for us as teachers to settle into habits that may not always meet students’ needs, and for students to get worn out and lose focus at school. For example, we may start the year prepping each class diligently and having our materials ready before students enter the room. Then, as the weeks go by, our preparation for classes may fall a bit behind. Even teachers who feel they utilize engaging strategies in the classroom may find those tools don’t work if they are used too often. Sometimes, a small change in the way things are done, or how students move from one activity to another, can increase student engagement and positively alter the energy in the room. In this article, I will suggest some transitions and procedures that may help to enhance student engagement in the music classroom.

Before students even enter the music room, ensure that you are ready for class with all materials laid out and all technology tools prepared ahead of time. You will lose valuable time and students will question the importance of activities if the classroom environ-ment seems disorganized, or you have to take extra time to prepare materials. Practice all of the lesson activities and transitions so that you are ready to guide students seamlessly through all moments in the class period. The first part of practicing the lesson seems like common sense, but practicing and planning the actual transition may be less obvious. Consider how students will move from one location to another. Why are they moving? Can they actively do something while moving? What issues may arise when you ask them to move? Greet students at the door and welcome them to the music room. This allows you to set the tone for music class and to remind students to leave all issues from other aspects of their day at the door so they are mentally ready to learn in music class. Greeting students at the start of class and saying goodbye at the end also allows you to foster relationships with students and to show students they are important to you and to the music class.

Another way to guide students through transitions smoothly is to have the sequence of events for the class and the objectives listed on the board for each class period. That way, students know what will happen next and why it is happening (how it applies to learning). In addition, if we think about the typical school day for students, they may sit and passively receive information for a large majority of the day, depending on their classes. A quick physical activity to start the class can get their bodies and minds warmed up and ready for learn-ing. At all ages, some short stretches followed by the introduction activity may serve to wake up the students and prepare their brains to receive new musical knowledge.

From the moment that students enter the room, they should be making or responding to music in some way. For young children, perhaps you are leading them into the room in a line with a rhyme or song to get them to their places. For older students, maybe they are listening to a recording of a piece of music they will perform and you will ask them to respond to the prompts on the board in a 30-second share with a neighbor, or a reflection card on their chairs to start the class. Another idea could be for their entrance procedure to include finding their seats and reading a new rhythm or sight-singing pattern

on the board until the rest of the class is seated, at which point, you lead the entire class in reading the pattern together to start the class. In this way, you have begun music class with music…not with talking.

Simply changing where students are facing during the class session can help with keeping students focused and attentive. Even in an ensemble setting, this can be achieved by having students stand and face the back wall for warm-up rhythm cards, or a movement activity to practice certain rhythms, and then face the front for the start of rehearsal. Part way through class, get students up and moving, inter-acting in partners or groups. Utilize circles or shapes to change how the ensemble sounds and who students are located next to during practice. Have students move to the outside edges of the room and face the wall for warm-ups in choir so they can hear themselves bet-ter, or have an entire section circle up at times to hear each other.

When students are asked to respond to a listening activity, have them write comments on sticky notes. As a class, decide upon musi-cal categories/themes for the sticky notes and have students organize them throughout the room according to the categories. Utilize these categories for additional listening activities to study form, tempo, dynamics, style, and additional musical concepts. When discuss-ing musical elements in ensemble pieces, have students cluster into groups depending upon their answers, and then, ask the groups to report back why they have selected a certain answer.

At the end of class, review what students learned by asking them to restate the important parts of the lesson. Have students define new terms, demonstrate small examples of a new skill, or predict what they might learn next to accompany what they just worked on in class. A short written reflection activity would work well at this point in the lesson. This process of group or individual review helps to solidify learning by reviewing the material in a new way through student-driven dialogue and/or writing. If this becomes a daily proce-dure, students will start to prepare for this conversation and be more likely to pay attention during class if they are expected to contribute to the review at the end.

As a teacher, I find that when I practice these transition ideas in my own work practices, I am more productive as well. Taking little “brain-breaks” like I might set up for my elementary students during a general music or choir class can enhance my productivity during the day. I will stand up from my desk, stretch, even take a small walk if time permits. In my college classes, I try to organize our time together in very similar ways to how I planned for elementary general music or choir (moments of concentration, followed by moments of movement and relaxation, and a return to concentration, ending with reflection). Adding in short breaks for your brain to relax and your body to release stress and tension is a great way to refocus. I find that for myself when I am at my desk, and college students in class, we are usually able to engage with our work at a more efficient pace after we have taken a quick break. I encourage you to try some new transi-tions and daily procedures for both your students and yourselves (in music class and during your own worktime) to enhance productivity, engagement and enjoyment in music.

Dr. Lori Gray is Assistant Professor and Director of Music Education at Boise State University. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Music Education and supervises student teach-ers. Lori joined the Boise State Music faculty in the Fall of 2017, after her position as Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of Montana. Prior to her experience in higher education, Lori taught in public and private PreK-12 schools in Texas, primar-ily as a general music specialist.


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CSI Music Faculty Members Present Premieres of New Works

George K. Halsell, a member of the College of Southern Idaho Music faculty, presented the premiere of one of his latest composi-tions on Saturday, September 28.

The work, Three Movements for Horn Quartet, is the result of a commission from the Idaho Music Teachers Association (IMTA), and its premiere performance was at the closing session of the IMTA’s state convention, which took place on the CSI campus September 27-28. The performance was given by the Snake River Horn Society, made up of Dr. Halsell, Dr. Catherine Doyle, Ted Hadley, and David Hamilton.

Dr. Halsell also wrote a second new work, Intergalactic Adven-ture, commissioned by the Magic Valley Symphony who give its first performance on October 13, under the direction of Conductor Ted Hadley.

Scott Farkas, CSI Department Chair of the Visual and Performing Arts department also premiered his piece during this concert, Count-ing Piece I for Orchestra and Audience.

Lionel Hampton School of MusicThe University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School

of Music Welcomes New Faculty and StaffDavid Klement, Assistant Professor; Director

of Choral Activities: New to the University of Idaho, Dr. David A. Klement conducts choirs, orchestras, musical theater ensembles and operas, and has taught private voice studio and courses in choral and instrumental conducting, vocal diction, choral arranging, secondary choral methods

and vocal literature. An active all-state adjudicator and presenter, Dr. Klement has judged so-

loists and choirs and presented in NMMEA, GMEA and other state festivals. In addition to his conducting, teaching and vocal solo work, he is an active composer specializing in choral music for adult and children’s choirs.

The son of a Methodist pastor, he has led distinguished church music programs for almost thirty years, which also included the directing of hand

bell choirs.A native of New Jersey, Dr. Klement began his music career as a boy

chorister in the esteemed St. Thomas Choir School in NYC where he studied with Gerre Hancock and was awarded the Head Chorister Award. He re-ceived his Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and Literature from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, Master of Music in Choral Conducting from the Eastman School of Music, and his Doctorate of Arts in Choral Conduct-ing from the University of Northern Colorado. He is extremely honored to have studied under choral luminaries such as Sir David Willcocks, Donald Neuen, Dale Warland, Daniel Moe, Samuel Adler, Melinda O’Neal, Alfred Mann, Jill Burgett and Galen Darrough. Their passion for teaching and spreading the choral art to the next generation continue to inspire him!

Becca Lunstrum, Special Events Coordinator: Becca Lunstrum is the Special Events Coordinator for the Lionel Hampton School of Music at the University of Idaho. She served as Office Administrator for the University of South Dakota Summer Music Camp and the University of Kansas Midwestern Music Camp for several years and is

thrilled to be continuing her career at the University of Idaho. Lunstrum received a Bachelor of Music in horn performance from the

University of South Dakota and a Master of Music in horn performance from the University of Kansas. She is currently a horn studio instructor teaching via Skype. Before moving to Idaho, Lunstrum was an active freelance musi-cian in the Kansas City area, most notably performing with the Kansas City Symphony, Topeka Symphony, and Navo Chamber Orchestra.

Kate Skinner, Assistant Professor of Jazz Piano: Jazz pianist and vocalist Kate Skinner maintains an active performing, composing and teaching career in the western United States. A native of Ogden, Utah, Skinner pulls influences from the bluegrass and classical roots of her childhood into both her songwriting and performing as a

jazz musician. In her teenage and college years, Kate delved into R&B, funk, and hip

hop, genres that also continually find their way into her musical explora-tions helping to create her own unique voice. Part of this unique voice is an obsession with alternative keyboard instruments and a study of the great keyboardists of jazz, rock and funk.

As a pianist, Skinner is in demand in a variety of performance styles and has performed with the Downbeat-award-winning jazz band from the University of Northern Colorado, Jazz Lab Band I. Her work as a vocalist has seen much success among a wide audience of listeners across genres. Kate’s compositions and playing have won multiple awards, including a Downbeat award for Outstanding Vocal Performance and a Jazz Education Network award for composition.

Skinner holds M.M. and D.A. degrees in Jazz Studies from the University of Northern Colorado.

Mark Sweeney, Lecturer of Trombone: Mark Sweeney is the newly appointed Lecturer of Trombone at the University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton School of Music. Prior to this appointment, Sweeney has been a freelance teacher and performer in the Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas

City areas after completing the Doctor of Musical Arts degree with a concen-tration in Trombone Performance from The University of Kansas in 2018.

Sweeney has performed as an orchestral trombonist with the Sioux City Symphony, the orchestra for the International Clarinet Association’s Clar-inetFest 2016, and joined the sub list for the Topeka Symphony Orchestra. He has also performed as a jazz lead trombonist at notable locations such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, The John F. Kennedy Center, Montreux Jazz Festival, Jazz à Vienne, Umbria Jazz Festival, Monterey NextGen Jazz Festival and on recordings selected for outstanding DownBeat awards.

A native of Maine who grew up mostly in North Carolina, Sweeney also earned the Master of Music degree in Trombone Performance from the Uni-versity of South Dakota and the Bachelor of Music in Music Education from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro.


Mark Thiele, Assistant Professor of Tuba/Eupho-nium; Director of Bands: Mark Thiele spent 21 years as the tuba player with “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band in Washington D.C., where he performed with the concert band, chamber orchestra, brass quintet, tuba/euphonium quartet and numerous chamber ensembles. As a

member of the band, Mark performed all across the country, as well as at the Mid-West Band & Orchestra Clinic, the American Bandmasters Convention, the Texas Bandmasters Convention and the Japan Band Clinic. He was also a featured soloist with the band, and served as Assistant Section Leader for the tuba section. During this time, Mark was a featured soloist and clinician at the U.S. Army Band Tuba/Euphonium Workshop, the Northeast Regional Tuba/Euphonium Conference, the Leonard Falcone International Tuba/Eu-phonium Festival and the International Tuba/Euphonium Conference.

In addition to maintaining a thriving teaching studio, Mark also spent five years teaching tuba, euphonium and trombone at The University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA. As a conductor, Mark participated in the Marine Band Conductor Training Program, where he had the opportunity to conduct the Marine Band in concert and work closely with the directors in masterclass settings. Mark also conducted the Wind Symphony and Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble at George Mason University while pursuing his Doctorate of Musical Arts in conducting. He also holds degrees from James Madison University (B.M., music education) and the University of Michigan (M.M., tuba performance).

Amanda Wilton, Lecturer of Violin/Viola and Symphony Orchestra: Dr. Amanda Wilton performs frequently as soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral player and has performed with the Omaha Symphony, Lin-coln’s Symphony, and the Mason Symphony as soloist and

conductor. She was Principal Viola of the Brazos Valley Symphony and Cedar Rapids Symphony, and section violist with the Symphony of Southeast Texas, the Sioux City, Dubuque, and Quad City Symphonies. She has performed in Spain, Switzerland, and Germany, and in recitals in Houston, Chicago, Oma-ha, and West Michigan both as soloist and with the BlueFire Chamber Play-ers. In addition to her active performance career, Dr. Wilton has researched several topics in the field of musicology. Her article, “The Viola in Berlioz’s Harold in Italy” was published in the Journal of the American Viola Society.

Dr. Wilton holds degrees from the University of Houston, University of Maryland, University of Missouri-St. Louis, and Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain, where she studied chamber music with the Casals Quartet as a Fulbright Researcher. She has taught on the faculties of Lone Star College-Tomball and Creighton University, and spends each summer teaching and performing at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp in her home state of Michigan.

The 2020 University of Idaho Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival returns for its 53rd year, Feb. 27–29, 2020!

Registration is now open for 2020 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival at the University of Idaho: www.uidaho.edu/jazzfest.

We are excited to invite you back to Moscow for action-packed and fun-filled days! Our 52nd festival will be held February 27-29, 2020 and will once again feature educational workshops, musical competitions and world class evening concerts.

Join us again for: • The same affordable registration fees and stu-dent ticket prices to evening concerts • Convenient on-campus vocal and instrumental performances and workshops • Recorded verbal feedback for performers • Competitive scoring with an optional non-competitive track • K-12 large ensembles compete for sweep-stakes trophy • Winning soloists and combos perform on the main stage during the evening concerts • Director’s newsletter provides updates to registered group

You are also invited to join us for the Lionel Hampton School of Music Day featuring workshops by the School of Music faculty.

Thursday, February 27• 12 – 5 p.m. Breakout sessions covering all instruments and a variety of

topics led by the Lionel Hampton School of Music (LHSOM) faculty. • 6:30 p.m. Hamp’s Gala Friday, February 28• Elementary, Junior, and College vocal and instrumental competition• High school vocal competition• Young Artists’ Concert• Evening concert featuring competition winners Saturday, February 29• High school instrumental competition• Young Artists’ Concert• Evening concert featuring competition winnersWe are eager to continue our tradition of excellence in jazz educa-

tion and hope you will join us in February.Director/Associate Professor, Lionel Hampton School of MusicJosh Skinner, D.A., Manager, Lionel Hampton Jazz FestivalThank you for being a supporter of the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festi-

val! We want to offer you the chance to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public. Starting Oct. 19, tickets can be purchased online or via phone by calling the U of I Ticket Office at 1-88-88-UIDAHO. Use promo code HAMP during your purchase to claim your seats to see:

• The Lionel Hampton Big Band featuring Jason Marsalis on vibes• Joshua Redman ‘Still Dreaming’ with Ron Miles, trumpet, Scott Colley, bass and

Dave King, drums • Vertical Voices featuring Kerry Marsh, Julia Dollison, Jennifer Barnes, and Greg

Jasperse • University of Idaho Jazz Band and Jazz Choir I featuring Amy Shook, bass and

Pat Shook, saxophone • And the house rhythm section featuring Kate Skinner, piano, Erik Applegate,

bass, Steve Kovalcheck, guitar and Brian Claxton, drums.Tickets go on sale to the public on Nov. 5, so don’t miss your chance to

purchase your tickets now and get the best seats for two nights of amazing jazz performances.

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IMEA Sponsors Elementary WorkshopOn Saturday, Sept., 27, IMEA sponsored a morning workshop

for area elementary music educators in Moscow. Dr. Lori Con-lon-Khan presented lessons and ideas for instruction and assess-ment for intermediate grades. Pictured here is a lesson teaching rhythmic subdivision using classroom chairs.

IMEA is dedicated to helping Elementary Music Teachers by providing workshops, personal mentoring by Skype/Facetime and in the classroom, and access to curriculum resources.

Contact President Kathy Stefani if you are interested:[email protected]


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