SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS - NATIONAL ANTHEM AUDITIONS
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BRAVO AWARD RECOGNITION
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
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BOWLGAMES OF AMERICA'S SUPERCHARGED EVENTS! --
CALL TO RESERVE YOUR BAND'S SPOT! "LIFETIME" MARCHING BAND MEMORIES PLUS ACADEMIC CREDIT
Bowl Games of America’s Supercharged Events are filling up very fast for next year! Please call or reply to this e-mail right away to make next year a very special year for your deserving band students. Click on a link below to see a short video of each BGA event. All of our programs enable your students to earn 1 full semester of Academic Credit with a combination of on-line work and participation in a BGA event. There is no extra work for you and no extra cost for your students! We’ve seen a huge increase in the number of students taking advantage of this great program to bolster their college transcripts. Because of this our programs present a product quickly embraced by parents and administrators.
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CALL FOR PAPERS & PRESENTATIONS -
SECOND INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON ASSESSMENT IN MUSIC EDUCATION
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TO: ALL MUSIC EDUCATORS
To keep yourself "up-to-date" regarding the state budget, the many senate/assembly bills and "what is up" with the arts and music block grant, please go to www.artsed411.org and register to receive, free, artsedmail. This electronic news, as well as alerts, is put out for your benefit by the California Alliance for Arts Education (CAAE). Excellent stories, positive or negative, about use of funds please send to Joe Landon at: joe@artsed411.org
Specific questions may be asked of Nancy Carr at ncarr@cde.ca.gov -- your VAPA Consultant at the CDE.
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CALIFORNIA BAND NEEDED
The American Veterans Center and Music Celebrations would like to extend invitations to reputable marching programs in California to participate in the 2009 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. The goal is to have 50 bands from 50 states to salute our honored war dead and support U.S. troops around the world.
Not only will participating bands have the opportunity to represent their states in this national event, but they will also attend the Memorial Day Concert on the Capitol Lawn with the National Symphony and invited guests, they will have opportunities to attend military band concerts around the Capital during their summer concert series, and they will have the thrill of a lifetime marching in Sousa's hometown in front of hundreds of thousands of patriotic, flag-waving spectators.
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UPDATE ON: ARTS EDUCATION FUNDING
In response to concerns heard from many school districts throughout the state, the Department of Education reports that arts education funds apportioned to districts for 2007-2008 are secure. Thus far there has been no discussion of taking any portion of that fund. The letters were mailed on January 8th to superintendents regarding the first payment of 50%. The checks typically follow 2-3 weeks later. The second payment is anticipated to be the full remaining 50% and with an anticipated pay out in July 2008. For more information, contact Nancy Carr, Visual and Performing Arts Consultant, California Department of Education at ncarr@cde.ca.gov or 916-445-5669. For more information specific to music you can also visit; Apportionment for 2006-07
http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r14/artmusic06result.aspApportionment for 2007-08
http://www.cde.ca.gov/fg/fo/r14/artmusic07result.aspFrequently asked questions about block grants
http://www.cde.ca.gov/pd/ca/vp/
CMEA, along with our legislative partner CAAE, continues to monitor the situation in Sacramento concerning the projected $14 billion deficit in the coming budget year, and how decisions in the coming months may impact ongoing state funding for arts education. This decision making process will involve considerable back and forth between the Governor’s office and the legislature’s leadership, and will take several months. At certain points along the way, your advocacy and vocal support of arts education will be needed. Your assistance will make a big difference. We also recommend you receive the CAAE newsletter, ArtsedMail. You can start your free subscription by loggin on to www.artsed411.org
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MENC and ADJUDICATION TRAINING POSSIBILITIES
Dear MENC Leadership (State Presidents, State Presidents-Elect, State Managers, State Editors):
MENC is proud to provide a new service for you and the MENC membership your serve!
MENC is now working with NFHS and Festival Disney to provide training and resources to improve the assessment and adjudication of musical performance. Together, our three organizations will offer these adjudication resources presented under the banner of NCAAMP: The National Center for the Assessment and Adjudication of Musical Performance.
Go to the NCAAMP website www.menc.org/adjudication.
3-day adjudication training seminars March 27-29, 2008 and April 24-26, 2008
NCAAMP large ensemble adjudication forms developed with the help of noted music adjudicators such as Eph Ehly and Paula Crider.
We hope that you and the MENC membership you work with will be able to take advantage of these new resources. Please spread the word to anyone who might benefit from adjudication training. Online registration is available at the NCAAMP website www.menc.org/adjudication. Openings for the March and April training sessions are very limited so encourage anyone interested to contact MENC soon.
If you have any questions about these NCAAMP offerings, you may contact our office at any time. Continue to watch the NCAAMP website www.menc.org/adjudication for additional resources as they are developed.
Sincerely,
Pierre Beelendorf
Director: MENC Special Projects and Programs
MENC: The National Association for Music Education
1806 Robert Fulton Drive
Reston, VA 20191-4348
ph: 800-336-3768 x333
fx: 703-860-9404
pierreb@menc.org
Marlynn J. Likens
Director of Executive Operations
MENC: The National Association for Music Education
1806 Robert Fulton Drive
Reston, VA 20191
Phone: 703/860-4000, ext. 204
Fax: 703/860-1531
marlynnl@menc.org
www.menc.org
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APPLY NOW for the GREAT AMERICAN MARCHING BAND
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GUITAR WORKSHOP
GAMA, the Guitar and Accessories Marketing Association, in conjunction with MENC and NAMM, sponsors workshops that provide guitar training to school music teachers. The program has been in existence for about a decade, we have trained nearly 2000
teachers to date. GAMA has created a short video which introduces the program and
details the advantages of becoming involved in classroom guitar. This
video is now on line at: http://www.discoverguitar.com/educatormovieplayer.html The benefits to teachers are numerous. Educators that attend this free
workshops receive:
-Three Graduate Credits
-A free Guitar and books and accessories
(The workshops represent a value of over $1,300) Our surveys show that teaching guitar has a number of rewards for teachers
- 54.76% of respondents feel that teaching guitar has brought them
more support from School Administrators.
- 61.43% of respondents feel that teaching guitar has brought them
more support from Parents and students.
- 70% of respondents feel that teaching guitar has made their careers better.
- 37.14% of respondents feel that teaching guitar has brought them
more job security.
- 100% of respondents would recommend the Teaching Guitar Workshops to
other educators. Best of all, these workshops do not cannibalize existing music
programs, generally, they bring new children to music, a lot of
children!
Guitar is a great way to bring music to more students and
give teachers new skills that can improve their careers.
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NOMINATIONS INVITED FOR THE MUSIC EDUCATORS HALL OF FAME
The Music Educators Hall of Fame was established by MENC in 1984 to honor those individuals who are considered to be the most highlyregarded professional leaders in American music education. Their contributions may be in any field of specialization. Nominations are currently being solicited. Neither the nominee nor the nominator must be a member of MENC. Living nominees must be at least 55 years of age. For information on the nomination procedures or for a list of current Hall of Fame members, visit the MENC Web site and find links to the Hall of FAME in the index under "H" (the direct url: http://www.menc.org/information/histinfo/guidelines.html)
Nominations are solicited on a biennial cycle. Up to three persons may be inducted each biennium. The deadline for nomination of candidates to be inducted in 2008 is February 1, 2007 . Who do you think belongs in the Music Educators Hall of Fame? Don't assume that an individual you believe should be in the Hall of Fame is already a member or that someone else will nominate him or her. Check the list of Hall of Fame honorees at
http://www.menc.org/information/histinfo/Historicalinfohall.html
and submit a nomination if your candidate is not listed.
Elizabeth W. Lasko
Director, Public Relations and Marketing
MENC: The National Association for Music Education
1806 Robert Fulton Drive
Reston , VA 20191
800-336-3768
703-860-4000
703-860-9404 fax
elizabethl@menc.org http://www.menc.org
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SURVEY/CONTEST: DRAWING FOR FREE ELECTRIC GUITAR!
Gibson Baldwin Music Education asks for the assistance of MENC members to help them ensure improvements to their product line meet educator needs. Just answer ten quick questions at http://www.gibson.com/Products/GBME/Sub%20Pages/
Music%20Educators%20Questionnaire/ and, as a thank you, you will be automatically entered into a drawing to win a free electric guitar.
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CLASSROOM RESOURCE: CABLE IN THE CLASSROOM
Set your VCR early! VH1's Cable in the Classroom series for 2005-2006 will air "Storytellers: Coldplay" on Tuesday, October 4th at 4 a.m. EST. Weeks before the much-anticipated release of their album X&Y, Coldplay took the stage at Brooklyn Academy Of Music for an intimate night of storytelling and live music. The band debuted new tunes, revisited old favorites, and spoke of the dynamics between each other and their music. VH1 airs monthly commercial-free educational programming for use in the music and cross-curricular classroom. For lesson plans written by MENC members, go to http://www.vh1musicstudio.com
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MEMBER RESOURCE: HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15. Experience new music and build bridges to different communities. Learn about the different arts and cultures of North America, the Caribbean, Central America, Europe, and South America. Take advantage of MENC online resources at http://www.menc.org/guides/hhmonth/hhmain.html as we connect with the music of Hispanic cultures!
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NEWS: NEBO PARENTS FIGHT FOR MUSIC PROGRAM
Read the article at http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,605154660,00.html
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NATIONAL MUSIC FOUNDATION OFFERS CASH GRANTS
The National Music Foundation will award cash grants of up to one thousand dollars to teachers who create lesson plans using American music. The grants are awarded through the Foundation's American Music Education Initiative. Lesson plans for any grade (K-12), and in any subject, are eligible if they use American music. Applications and guidelines are available at http://www.usamusic.org/app_guide.html
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CELEBRITY "ORCHESTRA"
Ever wonder which famous people have studied music, but not pursued music as a profession? Check out the list at http://www.musicfriends.org/fun/celeborch.html
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MUSIC EDUCATION IN THE NEWS:
As schools face budget crunches and states, in a misguided attempt to raise standards, load their curriculums with more science, math and social-studies requirements, programs in music, drama and journalism are the first to face budget cuts or, in some cases, elimination. “Electives Teach Most Valuable Lessons” at http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/usatoday/20040203/cm_usatoday/ electivesteachmostvaluablelessons
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MUSIC FOR ALL FOUNDATION:
The Music for All Foundation is a national non-profit organization committed to expanding the role of music and the arts in education, to heightening the public's appreciation of the value of music and arts education, and to creating a positive environment for the arts through societal change. Go to http://music-for-all.org
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THE LATEST FROM MENC
THE NEW HANDBOOK OF RESEARCH ON MUSIC TEACHING AND
LEARNING --
An essential resource on music education and cognition developed by leading
scholars across the globe. This collection features chapters on arts advocacy, music
and medicine, teacher education, and studio instruction. Now available from Oxford
University Press at a 30% discount ($122.50 instead of the list price of $175.00).
Order online at http://www.oup.com/us, or call 1-800-451-7556. To receive your
discount, use promotion code 23703. Discount subject to change.
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UPDATES FROM CAAE: THE CALIFORNIA ALLIANCE FOR ARTS EDUCATION
SCHOOLS MAY MISINTERPRET “No Child Left Behind” AT THE EXPENSE OF THE ARTS
The American Music Conference is advising parents and local educators
that despite good intentions, local interpretation of the federal “No Child
Left Behind” education law may seriously affect access to music education
for America's public school students. Click here for the complete story.
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PARENTS AND TEACHERS
Please visit Supportmusic.com
The website not only gives solid and practical information in an organized fashion,
but also gives the opportunity for parents to get involved in the process.
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TALKING TO LAWMAKERS ABOUT SCHOOL POLICY
This list of straightforward tips for communicating effectively with
elected officials can help teacher leaders influence critical
education policy decisions. Face-to-face meetings with lawmakers and
their key staff aides can open up communication channels for key
issues. Legislators, busy as they are, will usually find time to meet
with their constituents. Study these tips and you'll be ready for your
first contact with the movers and shakers who make education policy.
Go to http://www.teacherleaders.org/Resources/talkingtips.html
[Excerpted from PEN Weekly, http://www.publiceducation.org]
Guide to Help School Leaders Communicate NCLB
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COMMUNICATING NCLB:
A Principal's Desktop Guide is designed to help
principals communicate with parents and the public about the No Child
Left Behind (NCLB) Act and schools in need of improvement. The Desktop
Guide contains talking points, frequently asked questions regarding
NCLB, key provisions of the law, timelines, and much more. Go to http://www.principals.org/advocacy/frr/frr_current.cfm#art1
[Excerpted from PEN Weekly, http://www.publiceducation.org]
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The California Association for MUSIC EDUCATION