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Louisiana Music
Educators Association
2008 State Music Conference
Holiday Inn Select
Baton Rouge, La.
James Hearne,
President
Bruce Lambert, Executive Secretary
Pat Deaville, Conference Program Chairman
November 20-24, 2008
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2008
11:30 a.m.-12:00 noon Women’s Chorale Registration (Chaperones Only)
Site:
Atrium of Conference Center
Presiding: Fran Hebert, Vocal Division Chairman
12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. Women’s Chorale Part Check/Rehearsal
Site: Cypress II
Presiding: Fran Hebert, Vocal Division Chairman
1:00-5:00 p.m. Women’s Chorale Rehearsal
Site: Cypress II
Presiding: Fran Hebert, Vocal Division Chairman
6:00-6:30 p.m. Choir Registration (Chaperones Only)
Site:
Atrium of Conference Center
Presiding: Fran Hebert, Vocal Division Chairman
6:00-7:20 p.m. Choir Part Check/Sectional
Site: Premier Ballroom III (Women)
Cypress
II (Men)
Presiding: Fran Hebert, Vocal Division Chairman
7:20-9:30 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Site: Premier Ballroom III
Presiding: Fran Hebert, Vocal Division Chairman
7:20-9:30 p.m. Women’s Chorale Rehearsal
Site: Cypress II
Presiding: Fran Hebert, Vocal Division Chairman
7:30-9:30 p.m. LAKE Board Meeting
Site:
Executive Boardroom
Presiding: April Winner, President
7:30-9:30 p.m. District Vocal Chairman Meeting
Site:
Chairman’s Library
Presiding: Fran Hebert, Vocal Division Chairman
7:30-8:30 p.m. Conference Pre-Registration Only
Site:
Atrium of Conference Center
Presiding: Carolyn Herrington, Past President
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2008
Friday Morning:
8:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon Conference Registration
Site:
Atrium of Conference Center
Presiding: Carolyn Herrington, Past President
9:00-11:00 a.m. Women’s Chorale Rehearsal
Site:
Cypress II
Presiding: Fran Hebert, Vocal Division Chairman
9:00-9:50 a.m. Vocal Division Clinic
Consultant: Audrey Snyder, Composer and Arranger
Topic: Sing on Sight: A Practical Choral Sight-Singing Course
Site: Mississippi Queen/Delta Queen Room
Presiding: Sharon McNamara-Horne, District IX Director
Co-sponsored: Hal Leonard Corporation
9:20-11:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsal
Site:
Premier Ballroom III
Presiding: Fran Hebert, Vocal Division Chairman
10:00-10:50 a.m. Vocal Division Clinic
Consultant:
Dr. Steven Futrell, Elon University, NC
Topic: Vocal Jazz Gems
Site: Mississippi Queen/Delta Queen Room
Presiding: Sharon Stephenson, District V Director
10:00-10:50 a.m. Elementary Division Clinic
Consultant: Dr. Jill Trinka, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
Topic: Setting a Firm Musical Foundation:
Readiness Repertoire, Skills and Activities
Site: Natchez/Samuel Clement Room
Presiding: Michele White, Elementary Division Chairman
Sponsored by: LAKE
11:00-11:30
a.m. Collegiate Exhibits open to All-State
Group
(Required
for Women’s Choir at this time)
Site: Cypress I
Presiding: Daphne Richardson, Public Relations Chairman
11:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Vocal Division Clinic
Consultant:
Audrey Snyder, Composer and Arranger
Topic: Make the Discovery! New Music for Developing Choirs
Site: Mississippi Queen/Delta Queen Room
Presiding: Sharon McNamara-Horne, District IX Director
Co-sponsored: Hal Leonard Corporation
Friday Noon:
12:15-1:00 p.m. LAKE Business Meeting and BYO Luncheon
Site:
Cypress II
Presiding: April Winner, LAKE President
Friday Afternoon
1:00-5:00 p.m. Conference Registration
Site:
Atrium of Conference Center
Presiding: Carolyn Herrington, Past President
1:00-4:00 p.m. General Exhibitions Open to General Membership
Site:
Premier Ballroom I
Presiding: Daphne Richardson, Public Relations Chairman
1:00-2:00 p.m. Guest Performance Choir: Louisiana State University A Cappella Choir
Conductor:
Ken Fulton, Louisiana State University
Site: Premier Ballroom III and II
Presiding: Fran Hebert, Vocal Division Chairman
1:00-1:50 p.m. Elementary Clinic
Consultant:
Jim Reifinger, University of Louisiana Monroe
Topic: Movement Activities
Site: Natchez/Samuel Clement Room
Presiding:
Michele White, Elementary Division Chairman
2:00-3:50 p.m. Women’s Chorale Rehearsal
Site:
Premier Ballroom III
Presiding: Fran Hebert, Vocal Division Chairman
2:00-5:00 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Site:
Cypress II
Presiding: Fran Hebert, Vocal Division Chairman
2:00-2:50 p.m. Vocal Division Clinic
Consultant:
Dr. Stephen Futrell, Elon University, NC
Topic: The Meaning of Gesture
Site: Mississippi Queen/Delta Queen Room
Presiding: Sharon Stephenson, District V Director
2:00-2:50 p.m. Elementary Division Clinic
Consultant:
Diane Carlson Engle, Tomball ISD
Topic: Orff and Beautiful Singing
Site: Natchez/Samuel Clement Room
Presiding: Michele White, Elementary Division Chairman
3:00-3:50
p.m. Vocal Division Clinic by All-State
Choir Conductor
Consultant:
Dr. Gary Packwood, University of Montevallo
Topic: Building Community In Your Choir
Site: Mississippi Queen/Delta Queen Room
Presiding: Fran Hebert, Vocal Division Chairman
3:00-3:50
p.m. Elementary Division Clinic
Consultant:
Dr. Jill Trinka, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
Topic: TGIF! Let’s Dance!
American Play
Parties and Dances for Kids
Site: Natchez/Samuel Clement Room
Presiding: Michele White, Elementary Division Chairman
Sponsored by: LAKE
3:00-3:50
p.m. Collegiate Exhibits open to
All-State Group
(Required
for Choir at this time)
Site:
Cypress I
Presiding: Daphne Richardson, Public Relations Chairman
3:30-4:00
p.m. Orchestra Registration
Site:
Riverboat, Creole Queen Rooms
Presiding: Ye Tao, Orchestra Division Chairman
4:00-5:30 p.m. Orchestra Sectional Auditions
Site: Natchez/Samuel Clement, Riverboat, Creole Queen
Executive Boardroom (Cypress II Warm-up)
Presiding: Ye Tao, Orchestra Division Chairman
4:00-5:00 p.m. All-State Women’s Chorale Concert
Conductor: Alissa Rowe, Southeastern State University
Site: Premier Ballroom III and II
Presiding: Fran Hebert, Vocal Division Chairman
5:00-5:50 p.m. Elementary Division Clinic
Consultants:
Cathy Comish, Retired Calcasieu Parish
Sheila Manning, DeRidder Junior High School
Topic: Tricks of the Trade – Take Two
Site: Mississippi Queen/Delta Queen Room
Presiding: Michele White, Elementary Division Chairman
5:00-6:30 p.m. General Exhibitions Open to General Membership
Site:
Premier Ballroom I
Presiding: Daphne Richardson, Public Relations Chairman
Friday Evening:
6:00-6:30 p.m. Jazz Band Registration
Site:
Levee/Bayou Room
Presiding: Andy Pizzo, Jazz Division Chairman
6:00-7:00
p.m. Guest Performance Orchestra:
University of Louisiana-Lafayette Symphony and Chamber Ensembles
Conductor: Michael Blaney, Conductor of ULL
Symphony
Site: Premier Ballroom III and II
Presiding: Scotty Walker, LMEA President Elect
6:30-10:00 p.m. Jazz Band Rehearsal
Site:
Levee/Bayou Room
Presiding: Andy Pizzo, Jazz Division Chairman
7:30-8:30 p.m. Orchestra Winds and Percussion Sectional Rehearsal
Site:
Cypress II
Presiding: Ye Tao, Orchestra Division Chairman
7:45-9:50 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Site:
Premier Ballroom III and II
Presiding: Fran Hebert, Vocal Division Chairman
7:30-8:30 a.m. Elementary Division Clinic
Consultant:
Diane Carlson Engle, Tomball ISD
Topic: Let’s Dance…Grade Level Programs Made Easy
Site: Mississippi Queen/Delta Queen Room
Presiding: Michele White, Elementary Division Chairman
8:30-10:00 p.m. Orchestra Rehearsal
Site:
Cypress II
Presiding: Ye Tao, Orchestra Division Chairman
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2008
Saturday Morning:
8:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon Conference Registration
Site:
Atrium of Conference Center
Presiding: Carolyn Herrington, Past President
8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon General Exhibits open to LMEA Members and All-State Groups
Site:
Premier Ballroom I
Presiding: Daphne Richardson, Public Relations Chairman
8:00 -11:00
a.m. Collegiate Exhibits open to LMEA
Members and All-State Groups
(Required for Jazz Band 8:00-9:00 a.m.)
Site:
Cypress I
Presiding: Daphne Richardson, Public Relations Chairman
8:00-9:00 a.m. Orchestra Division Business Meeting
Site:
Executive Board Room
Presiding: Ye Tao, Orchestra Division Chairman
8:00-8:50 a.m. Elementary Division Clinic
Consultants:
Sara Bidner, Southeastern Louisiana University
Gina Anthon, Southeastern Louisiana University Lab School
Pamela Taylor, Southeastern Louisiana University
Topic: The Elementary Music Methods Class:
Facilitating First Steps in Teaching
Site: Natchez /Samuel Clement Room
Presiding: Michele White, Elementary Division Chairman
8:15-9:00 a.m. Vocal Division Business Meeting
Site:
Mississippi Queen/Delta Queen Room
Presiding: Fran Hebert, Vocal Division Chairman
9:00-9:50
a.m. Jazz Clinic by All-State Jazz
Conductor
(Required for All State Jazz Band)
Consultant: Leon Anderson, Jr., Florida State
Univerity
Topic: The Role of the Rhythm Section in the Big Band
Site: Levee/Bayou Room
Presiding: Andy Pizzo, Jazz Division Chairman
Sponsored: Louisiana Chapter of LAJE
9:00-10:00
a.m. Collegiate Exhibits open to LMEA
Members and All-State Groups
(Required for Orchestra 9:00-10:00 a.m.)
Site: Cypress I
Presiding: Daphne Richardson, Public Relations Chairman
9:00-9:50 a.m. Orchestra Division Clinic by Orchestra All-State Conductor
Consultant:
Dr. Gregory Prichard, Gainesville Symphony Orchestra
Topic: Orchestral Score Study
Site: Riverboat Room
Presiding: Ye Tao, Orchestra Division Chairman
9:00-9:50 a.m. Vocal Division Clinic
Consultant:
Lisa Maxedon, Asst. Professor, LA Tech University
Topic: What Is Your Speaking Voice Telling You?
Site: Natchez/Samuel Clement Room
Presiding: Sharon McNamara-Horne, District IX Director
9:00-9:50 a.m. Elementary Division Clinic
Consultant: Dr. Jill Trinka, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
Topic: Beyond the Foundation:
Repertoire for
Nurturing Musical Skill
Site: Mississippi Queen/Delta Queen Room
Presiding: Michele White, Elementary Division Chairman
Sponsored by: LAKE
9:20-11:30 a.m. Choir Rehearsal
Site:
Premier Ballroom III and II
Presiding: Fran Hebert, Vocal Division Chairman
10:00-10:50 a.m. Band/Orchestra/Jazz/Vocal Division Clinic
Consultant:
Dr. Edward McClellan, Coordinator of Music Education,
Loyola University of New Orleans
Topic: Comprehensive Musicianship through Performance
Ways to Involve Your Students in Their Own Education
Site: Natchez/Samuel Clement Room
Presiding: Sharon McNamara-Horne, District IX Director
10:00-10:50 a.m. Elementary Division Clinic
Consultant: Diane Carlson Engle, Tomball ISD
Topic: Playing Games: Serious Business in the
Elementary Classrom
Site: Mississippi Queen/Delta Queen Room
Presiding: Michele White, Elementary Division Chairman
10:00-10:50 a.m. &nb