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 Dear Colleagues,
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the 2009 Bay Section Winter Conference held
at San José State University on January 16 and 17. Our special representatives and
conference committee have been working diligently to present sessions designed to
augment and compliment our music programs. One of the best ways for us to thrive
under the demands of our work is to network with our music colleagues at festivals and
conferences. It is reassuring to know there is a support system of people who share the
same joys and frustrations that teaching music can bring, and our conference is designed
to be both informative and rewarding for our Bay Section educators.
Here is sampling of what is scheduled for this year’s event.
We are pleased to have Doris Fukawa, Anthony Arnold, and Jim
Mazzaferro as our Conference Orchestra, Choir, and Band guest
conductors.
Ted Ferucci is proud to present sessions by award winning composer,
Steven Bryant. In addition, Dr. Lawrence Stoffel from California State
University Northridge will be on hand to present a band workshop.
Orchestra representative, Kate Meyer has arranged for the Quartet San
Francisco to give a performance/ clinic session on Friday.
Victoria Schmidt will offer an elementary and secondary choral reading
sessions, and a special session by Rollo Dilworth from North Park
University in Chicago.
Aaron Lington will offer some exciting jazz sessions, including a jazz
reading session with a Bay Section director’s reading band.
For classroom teachers, Kara Ireland D’Ambrosio will have a presentation
by the Silver Burdett company.
Our new tech coordinator, Rafael Hernandez of California State
University East Bay has some exciting sessions on Sibelius, Pro Tools and
recording, Smart Music, and a special session on the use of P.A. systems.
Diana Hollinger will have a Question and Answer session with John
Larrieu, Executive Director of CMEA.
Sofia Fojas has a full slate of Multi Cultural sessions, including San José
Taiko, and a session on the fundamentals of African drumming
Orrin Cross will provide separate adjudication sessions on Friday and
Saturday for current and perspective adjudicators.
There will be reading sessions of new band, choral, orchestral, and jazz
ensemble music.
Last and certainly not least, Glenn Roberts, of Best Music Company in
Oakland will once again be providing his delectable tasting of fine wines
for our Wine and Hors D’ourves Reception Friday evening from 5:30-
7:00.
As you can see there is something for everyone at this year’s conference. The sessions
promise to be both exciting and informative, and will provide us with new tools and
techniques for us to bring back to our classrooms. We are also offering a fifty percent
discount on conference fees for first time attendees, so all teachers new to music
education are encouraged to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. See you at the
conference!
Michael Galisatus
Bay Section President Conference Hos
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January 16-17, 2009
San Jose State University
Registration is open to all MENC/CMEA members. The registration fee for non-members includes a one year membership in MENC/CMEA. Registration forms can be viewed, printed, or downloaded from this page. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader (free from Adobe) to view and print the form. If you have the pdf plug-in installed in your Internet browser, you can view and print the form without having to download. Pre-registration for the next conference will begin in September. The pre-registration deadline for the 2008 Conference is December 15, 2007. On-site registration begins at 7:30 AM on Friday and at 8:00 AM on Saturday.
The cost for the Winter Conference is $65 if paid by December 15. After that date it will go up to $75.
2009 Winter Conference Registration
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As we all know, the rigors of being a music educator in today’s school climate can be an overwhelming and particularly demanding experience. As we prepare for concerts, band reviews, musicals, choral and orchestral events, and all of the activities that enrich the musical lives of our students, it is not uncommon for us to disconnect with colleagues and friends who share similar classroom experiences.
Unlike other subject areas that have multiple faculty members on campus collaborating with one another, a single music educator is often given the responsibility of serving as band director, choir director, orchestra director, and is called upon to organize any function involving music. Elementary and middle school music teachers may have an itinerant schedule that requires travel between three or more schools. These expectations can result in a feeling of isolation from fellow faculty members, who often don’t realize the magnitude of a music teacher’s responsibilities.
One of the best ways for us to thrive under the demands of our jobs is to network with our music colleagues at festivals and conferences. Our jobs become much more rewarding knowing there is a support system of people who share the same joys and frustrations that teaching music can bring. The 2009 Bay Section Winter Conference held on January 16 and 17 at San Jose State University offers us the opportunity to meet and learn from outstanding music educators from both the local and national levels.
In addition to all of the great sessions you’ve been reading about in this issue of Tempo, I’m pleased to announce that Glenn Roberts, of Best Music Company in Oakland will once again be providing his delectable tasting of fine wines for our Wine and Hors D’ourves Reception Friday evening from 5:30–7:00.
This year’s conference promises to be a rewarding experience for all of our attendees and will provide us with new tools and techniques for us to bring back to our classrooms. We are also offering a fifty percent discount on conference fees for first time attendees, so all teachers new to music education are encouraged to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. See you at the conference!
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