The Tennessee Music Education Association 2008 Conference

CONFERENCE EVENTS SCHEDULE

(Subject to Change)

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Locations:

  • The Opening General Session, Treble Honor Choir concert, and All State Band, Orchestra and Choir concerts are in the Schermerhorn Symphony Center’s Laura Turner Hall on Symphony Place between 3rd and 4th Avenues South (one block south of Broadway).
  • The All State Jazz Band concert is in the West Ballroom of the Renaissance Hotel.
  • All other conference concerts and sessions are in the Convention Center (CC numbered rooms) and the Renaissance Hotel (7th Avenue, Broadway Rooms and Music City Ballroom).

All State Rehearsal Sites:

  • Orchestra: Hume-Fogg High School
  • Band: Music City Ballroom (Renaissance Hotel)
  • Jazz Band: Ryman Room (Renaissance Hotel)
  • SATB Chorus*: Curb Hall (Schermerhorn Symphony Center)
    *except Thursday from 6 – 9 p.m. : CC206*
  • Women’s Chorale: McKendree Methodist Church
  • Men’s Chorus: Fisk Room (Renaissance Hotel)
General
All State
Treble Choir
Session
Concert
Meeting

Friday Morning

7:30 - 11:30 AM
Registration Desk Open - East Lobby Convention Center
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Exhibits Open - East Exhibit Hall
8:00 - 8:50 PM
SESSION:
World Rhythms I – West African Drumming – Authentic and Accessible West African Music for the Classroom – Ryan M. Camara
CC 103-104
 
SESSION:
Choral Warmups for the Brain and the Voice – Charles Claiborne
CC 108-109
 
SESSION:
From Braces to Teardrops: Beautiful Tone for Every Flutist – Kathy Blocki
CC 201
 
SESSION:
Rehearsal Management of Secondary School Ensembles – Wayne Gallops
CC 208
 
SESSION:
Transcriptions of Vocal Music for Trumpet Ensemble – Kurt Gorman
CC 209-210
 
MEETING:
American String Teachers Association Board – Gary Wilkes, President
CC 211
8:45 to 10:00 AM
REHEARSAL
All State Band and Orchestra
8:50 - 9:10 AM
MINI CONCERT:
Belmont University Trombone Ensemble – Jeffrey Phillips, Director
East Lobby
9:00 - 10:30 AM
REHEARSAL
All State Men's Chorus
9:00 to 12:00 PM
REHEARSAL
All State Women's Chorale and Jazz Band
9:00 - 12:30 PM
REHEARSAL
All State SATB Chorus
9:10 - 10:00 AM
SESSION:
The Quilt Speaks! – Rene Boyer
CC 103-104
 
SESSION:
Building a Beautiful Sound With Young Tenors – Stephen Sieck
CC 108-109
 
SESSION:
Tone Production: Relaxed Bow Techniques for All Styles – Elisabeth Small
CC 102
 
SESSION:
Copyright Law and Music Education: Protecting Yourself, Your Students and Your School System from Liability – Stephanie Taylor
CC 208
 
MEETING:
Higher Education Caucus – Fred Spano, State Chair
CC 211
 
CONCERT:
Bellevue Middle School Symphonic Band – J. Paul Waters, Director
CC 204-205
10:00 - 10:20 AM
MINI CONCERT:
University of Tennessee Chattanooga Flute Ensemble – Julie Hobbs, Director
East Exhibit Hall
10:20 - 11:10 AM
SESSION:
World Rhythms II – West African Dance and Song – Authentic and Accessible West African Dances for the Classroom – Ryan M. Camara
CC 103-104
 
SESSION:
A Stress-Free Approach to Teaching the Rhythmically Challenged – Kathy Blocki
CC 201
 
SESSION:
Using Chamber Music to Improve Large Ensemble Performance – Angela DeBoer
CC 102
 
SESSION:
Popular Music and Music Education: Issues and Ideas – William R. Lee, Felicia Miyakawa, David Butler and William K. Wheeler
CC 207
 
MEETING:
State CMENC – Jamila McWhirter, Chair
CC 211
10:30 - 11:45 AM
REHEARSAL
All State Orchestra
10:45 - 12:15 PM
REHEARSAL
All State Band
11:10 - 11:30 AM
MINI CONCERT:
University of Tennessee Martin Trumpet Ensemble – Kurt Gorman, Director
East Exhibit Hall
11:30 - 12:20 PM
SESSION:
Sigamé – Follow Me! – Rene Boyer
CC 103-104
 
SESSION:
I Have to Do Both: A Guide for Symphonic AND Jazz Band Conductors – Wayne Gallops
CC 208
 
SESSION:
Double Reed Resources and Tips – Nora Lewis
CC 201
 
SESSION:
Concert Bass Drum (An Approach to Use in Goldman, King and Sousa Marches) – Jeff Phillips and Jim Sewrey
CC 209-210
 
SESSION:
Shifting: Developing Confidence and Freedom of Tension – Elisabeth Small
CC 102
 
CONCERT:
White Station Middle School Chamber Choir – Amon Eady, Director
CC 206
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Friday Afternoon

12:15 - 1:30 PM
REHEARSAL:
All State Men's Chorus
12:30 PM
LUNCHEON:
American String Teachers Association – Metro Nashville String Teachers, Hosts
Nashville Library
1:20 - 1:50 PM
VISIT YOUR EXHIBITS
1:20 - 2:10 PM
CONCERT:
TN Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame Band
Dobyns-Bennett High School Symphonic Band – Lafe Cook, Director
CC 204-205
1:45 - 3:00 PM
REHEARSAL:
All State Women's Chorale
1:45 - 3:15 PM
REHEARSAL:
All State Men's Chorus
1:50 - 2:40 PM
SESSION:
Sound Choices for Developing Voices – Michael and Jill Gallina
CC 108-109
 
SESSION:
Energy, Enthusiasm and Possibilities with Choral Singers – Lynn Brinkmeyer
CC 201
 
SESSION:
Left Hand Tips: Getting the Best from Your Students and Your Orchestra – Celeste Myall
CC 102
 
MEETING:
State Retired Teachers Caucus – Vivian Miller, Chair
CC 211
2:00 - 4:00 PM
REHEARSAL:
All State Jazz Band
2:00 - 4:30 PM
REHEARSAL:
All State Band and Orchestra
2:10 - 2:40 PM
MEETING:
Tennessee Bandmasters Association – Zack Williamson, President
CC 204-205
2:40 - 3:00 PM
MINI CONCERT:
Lincoln Memorial University Percussion Ensemble – Douglas Mead, Director
East Lobby
3:00 - 3:50 PM
SESSION:
Taking Center Stage: Jazzy Rhythms in Early Childhood! – Rene Boyer
CC 103-104
 
SESSION:
Everything You Wanted to Know About Playing the Trumpet: 15 Ways to Improve Your Trumpet Section – Cathy Leach
CC 201
 
SESSION:
China: Old World Traditions in the 21st Century; Artisan Workshops in the Art of Violin Making – Paul Bartel and Katie Hutchinson
CC 208
 
SESSION:
Keys to Success With Middle School Band – Mark Garey
CC 207
 
SESSION:
Creating a Thriving Middle School Choral Program – Jamila McWhirter
CC 108-109
 
MEETING:
State Choral Caucus – Sandy Elliott, Chair
CC 209-210
3:15 - 4:30 PM
REHEARSAL:
All State SATB Choir
3:50 - 4:10 PM
MINI CONCERT:
Tennessee State University Opera Workshop – Patricia Reeves, Director
East Lobby
4:10 - 5:00 PM
SESSION:
A Year in Song – Michael and Jill Gallina
CC 108-109
 
SESSION:
Bowing: Getting the Best from Your Students and Your Orchestra – Celeste Myall
CC 102
 
SESSION:
A Diamond in the Rough – Lynn Brinkmeyer
CC 201
 
MEETING:
State Band Caucus – Jim Burton, Chair
CC 209-210
 
CONCERT:
Seymour Junior High Eagle Ensemble – Liza Bitzas, Director
CC 206
5:00 PM
REHEARSAL:
All State Jazz Band
5:00 - 5:20 PM
MINI CONCERT:
University of Tennessee Knoxville Cumberland Brass Quintet – Cathy Leach, Director
East Lobby
5:30 PM
MEETING:
Phi Beta Mu
TMEA Suite
7:00 PM
CONCERT:
All State Jazz Band - Jim Pugh, Conductor
West Ballroom
8:00 - 10:00 PM
EVENT:
All State Students DJ Party
West Ballroom
8:30 PM
RECEPTION:
TMEA Members – Dr. Lynn Brinkmeyer, MENC National President, Special Guest
TMEA Suite

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