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1 IDAHO MUSIC NOTES Volume 56, Number 3 of 3 A publication of the IDAHO MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION A State Unit of NAfME: The National Association for Music Education Spring 2016 Idaho All-State Groups! November 17-19, 2016 Northwest Nazarene University Nampa, Idaho page 6 Amazing Articles! The Key to 21st Century Skills page 10 Summer Music Opportunities page A Letter to Myself as a New Teacher page 18 Which Student for Tuba? pages INSIDE! President s Page...6 Election Results All-State Band Clinician...6 New Music Standards...8 INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS...9 John William Jackson Fund...12 Preparing for Summer Break...19 Bocal Majority Camp...20 Scherzo & MORE!

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4 OFFICERS & COMMITTEE CHAIRS e Ron Curtis, President 1407 E Homedale Rd, Caldwell, ID ron.curtis@vallivue.org, Vallivue High School e Wayne Millet, Webmaster/President-Elect 1677 S 2750 W, Aberdeen, ID 83210; W/ H/FAX ; webmaster@idahomusiced.org/wsmillett@gmail.com e Curt Griffiths, Past-President 7814 Birch Ln, Nampa cgriffiths@vallivue.org; W/ H e Eric Skidmore, Secretary 190 E. Walker St, Blackfoot, ID blackfootbroncobands@gmail.com; Cell: ; School: (208) e Kevin Howard, IHSAA Representative Twin Falls HS, 1615 Filer Ave E, Twin Falls, ID 83301; howardke@tfsd.org; Home: ; cell: ; Fax: e Camille Blackburn, President, NW NAfME, 659 Marjorie Avenue, Idaho Falls ID 83401; H/ W; queencamille@gmail.com; blackbuc@d93.k12.id.us e Karen Goodrich, State/Business Manager 1412 Clearwater Way, Twin Falls, ID H; C; goodrichka@q.com e Eva Hale, State Solo Chairman Buhl High School, 1 Indian Territory, Buhl ID 83316; ehale@buhlschools.org.; e Ted Hadley, Publications 824 Northview Dr., Twin Falls, ID /thadley@cableone.net e Peggy Wenner, Coordinator, Arts and Humanities, SDE, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID ; pjwenner@sde.idaho.gov, H , W e Research Chair: Lorie Enloe, University of Idaho, Room 206, Moscow, Id lenloe@uidaho.edu e Collegiate Chair: e Gale Maxey, Retired Members 8440 Golse Drive, Boise, gbmaxey55@gmail.com, H e All-State Orchestra Chair: Matt Fiorentino, Renaissance High School 1307 E Central Drive Meridian, ID fiorentino.matthew@westada.org e All-State Band Chair: Aaron Marshall, Marsh Valley HS, amarshall@mvsd21.org e All-State Mixed Choir Chair: Lindsay Lowe, Centennial HS, lowe.lindsay@westada.org e All-State Mixed Choir Chair: Joyce Brien, Century HS, lbriejoyc@gmail.com e All-State Site Manager: Colin Brien, Century HS, cjbrien@gmail.com e Exhibit Chair: Jeff Davis, Western Idaho Community College e Collegiate Chair: Judy Marlett e Elementary Chair: Shirley Van Paepeghem e Middle Schools Chair: Michael Hall/ Glenda Bernhardt/Samantha Sabrowsky e Small Schools Chair: Kathy Stefani e Band Chair: Phil Hoesing/Kevin Sullivan e Choral Chair: Steve Dresen, ACDA e String Chair: Kevin Howard, ISTA e Technology Chair: José Rodriguez e Higher Ed/Research Chair: Lorie Enloe e NAfME: Exec. Director Michael Butera, Toll-free/ ; Glenn Nierman, President, Lincoln, Nebraska; Denese Odegaard, President-elect, Fargo, North Dakota IDAHO MUSIC NOTES Official Publication of the Idaho Music Educators Association A State Unit of NAfME: The National Association for Music Education SPRING 2016 Volume 56, Number 3 of 3 Idaho Music Notes is published three times yearly November, February, & May Subscription price is included in IMEA/MENC dues. Non-member subscription rates $10.00 per year. Complimentary subscriptions available for sponsors and, upon request, to Idaho principals & school adminstrators. SPONSOR DEADLINES SEPTEMBER 15, DECEMBER 15 & APRIL 1; RATES ON REQUEST. EDITOR & MANAGER TED HADLEY, 824 Northview Drive, Twin Falls, Idaho H / ext 4377 W / FAX / thadley@cableone.net NAfME: The National Association for Music Education and Idaho Music Educators Association are voluntary, non-profit organizations representing all phases of music education in schools, colleges, universities, and teacher-education institutions. Second class postage is paid at Twin Falls, Idaho Postmaster: Send address changes to Idaho Music Notes, 824 Northview Drive, Twin Falls, ID Idaho Music Educators Association CONTENTS President s Page...6 New IMEA President-Elect & Secretary...6 Fall 2016 All-State Band CLinician...6 Specialist s Space: New Music Standards Yet?...8 IMEA Institutional Members...9 Blackburn: The Key to 21st Century Skills...10 Sun Valley Summer Symphony Workshops...12 John William Jackson Fund...12 SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES!...14 A Letter to My Younger Self as a New Teacher...18 Transferring Students to Tuba...18 Preparing Your Instruments for Summer Break...19 Bocal Majority Camp...20 Scherzo! The mission of IMEA is to promote and advance music education in all Idaho schools, to foster personal and professional growth of music educators, and to standardize and enhance musical opportunities for all students throughout the state. DISTRICT PRESIDENTS e District I President Mark Sescilla PO Box 1314, Rathdrum, ID 83858l; ; msescilla@lakeland272.org e District II President Joel Pals Moscow HS, 402 E. 5th St., Moscow, ID palsj@msd281.org; School: ; Fax: e District III President Dawn Sandmeyer P.O. Box 340, Marsing, ID districtiii@idahomusiced.org; Home: ; Phone: ext 297; Fax: e District III Vice-President David Burton 9119 W Cory Ln, Boise ID ; H ; W ; david.burton@boiseschools.org; Boise High School e District IV President Max Stimac Wood River High School, 1250 Fox Acres Road, Hailey, ID 83333; mstimac@blaineschools.org; Home: ; School: ; Fax: e District V President Beth Buxton eabuxton@gmail.com e District VI President John Anderson Salmon School District #291, 401 S Warpath, Salmon ID , H ; W ; john.anderson@salmon291.org e Gemstate District President Joel Sandford JSandford@sd251.org e w w w w w w SPONSORS INDEX These are the people who keep our state dues low and enable us to put out a quality magazine please support them. AAIIRR Acoustics...8 Blue Rider Music...2 Bocal Majority Summer Camp BYU-Idaho...3 BYU-Provo...21 Cavalcade USA...13 Central Washington University... 13,15 College of Idaho...5 College of Southern Idaho...10 Greif s Music...8 Idaho State University NAfME Northwest Nazarene University... 8 Piano Gallery...7 Quaver Music...11 Sun Valley Summer Symphony...12 Treasure Valley Community College University of Idaho...23 University of Portland Yamaha... back cover Editor s Desktop Whew! Where did the year go! Here s your guide to summer opportunties & some great articles and news. Forgive the lateness! Ted Hadley, Editor w w w w w w SPRING 2016 Idaho Music Notes 4

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6 President s Page Ron Curtis President s Final Thoughts Hello Everyone! The year is quickly coming to a close and I know that there are so many things that are left to be done. I hope as you wrap up your concert and festival season that you have some rest planned into your summer. Growing up, I would go to family reunions and other functions where they would complain about how teachers had summers off. We all know that the word off isn t exactly correct. Many of you will be attending Master's classes, workshops and other coursework that you haven't had time for throughout the year. Others of you will be writing marching band drill, listening to new music for the following year and a list of many other activities in preparation for another year. Regardless of how you plan to spend your summer, I hope you realize that it is a much-welcomed time of reflection and recovery from the many hours you have spent invested in the lives of our youth. I want to thank you for your dedication to teaching students that music after graduation is not only a possibility but a necessity for a full and abundant life. I want to thank the many, many hands that went into making our All State Conference a success this past February. Not only were the honor ensembles wonderful, there were plenty of sessions and concert hours to enjoy. As we prepare for the All State Conference later this year, we hope to keep building off the successes of our previous conferences. I would also like to welcome Kathy Stefani as President-Elect and Quentin DeWitt as our new secretary. I know that both will do a fantastic job in their roles for the IMEA board. This has been a great year and whatever your plans are for your summer, I hope that you catch up with your families and enjoy the dreams and goals you will set for the year to come. Best wishes! Ron Curtis, IMEA President Stefani & DeWitt are elected; All-State Auditions Due June 1 Good Morning! First, congratulations to our new IMEA President-Elect, Kathy Stefani from Grangeville, and our new IMEA Secretary, Quentin DeWitt from Meridian. Second, auditions for this Fall s All-State at NNU in Nampa, ID, November 17-19, are now open. Deadline for uploading auditions is June 1st. More information at allstate.php Have a great day. Wayne Millett, IMEA Webmaster, IMEA President-elect Idaho All-State Honor Groups & Inservice Conference November 17-19, 2016 Northwest Nazarene University, Nampa All-State Audition recordings are due June 1 Visit the IMEA website today: November Idaho All-State Band Clinician Dr. James M. Bankhead, Utah State University Dr. James M. Bankhead is the former Commander/Conductor of the United States Air Force Band, Washington D.C.; Executive Director of the Green Bay Symphony; Chairman of the Music Department at California State University, Chico; Director of the School of Music, Sam Houston State University; and recently retired as Head of the Music department at Utah State University He received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree from The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC; the Master of Arts degree from Central Michigan University; and, the Bachelor of Music degree from Utah State University. In addition to his administrative leadership responsibilities, he has been a director of bands, master's degree advisor and conductor of various orchestras, pit orchestras for shows/musicals/operas, and special ensembles including massed bands and choirs. He was principal guest conductor of the Shasta Symphony Orchestra in Redding, CA. Dr. Bankhead completed 22 years of military service in the Air Force retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He and his wife, Lyn, reside in North Logan, UT. SPRING 2016 Idaho Music Notes 6

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8 Specialist s Space Peggy Wenner Fine Arts Specialist, Idaho State Department of Education Do We have New Idaho Music Standards? SERVING THE TREASURE VALLEY SINCE 1948 WE RENT TO OWN BAND INSTRUMENTS Instruction Available On Most Instruments SALES SERVICE RENTALS S. OREGON - ONTARIO, OREGON Band Instruments Guitars & Amplifiers Pianos Keyboards Drums Sound Systems Violins Banjos Mandolins Music Methods All Accessories Most of you know by now that the new Arts and Humanities Standards and Science Standards went before the Idaho Legislature for approval in the 2016 session, and that none of the standards were passed. The legislature asked the State Department of Education to gather more public comment before proceeding with the standards. As a result, we organized an intensive effort to reach all regions of the state with public comment meetings and also to provide people with the same form to complete online if they were not able to attend any of the meetings in person. The entire Content Department traveled together to the following sites on these dates: Monday April 18, Coeur d'alene; Tuesday April 19, Lewiston; Thursday April 20, Idaho Falls; Friday April 21, Pocatello; Monday April 24, Boise; and Tuesday April 25, Twin Falls. This was an unexpected bump in the road to the confirmation of the new standards-but Idaho Code states that districts have to follow the minimum standards currently in law. If your district views the new standards as higher, it may go ahead and adopt higher standards. For the school year, the old standards will be the minimum standards required statewide. We are frontloading public comment by taking all content coordinators on the road, just to ensure our bases are covered for any future adoptions. This delay will also put off adoption of curricular materials in music, which was scheduled for 2016 summer, for another year. Finally, we are still moving ahead on technical issues, and I would like to thank not only those who worked on the student standards in music but also to the team who came to Boise in March to review the teacher standards in all disciplines of the fine arts. We had a great discussion and made some important changes to that document, which will go on to the Professional Standards Commission in June. I am sorry that the standards did not pass in the 2016 session, but as there were no negative comments on the music standards-or any of the fine arts standards for that matter they should be good to go in Again, I want to thank everyone who has already contributed to this ongoing process to all of you who will take time to submit comments and attend the regional public comment meetings S. Quince Way Denver, CO SPRING 2016 Idaho Music Notes 8

9 IMEA Institutional Members Please support our Institutional Members Their membership shows their support for us! Lionel Hampton School Of Music at the University Of Idaho Vanessa Sielert, Associate Director & Associate Professor 875 Perimeter Drive MS 4015, Moscow, ID Phone: /Fax: Web: Idaho State University Music Department Thom Hasenpflug, Chair of Music Department of Music Stop 8099, Pocatello, ID Phone/Fax: Web: Boise State University Music Department Mark R. Hansen, DMA, Chair & Professor 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID Phone: ; Fax: Web: Idaho State University Music Department Thom Hasenpflug, Chair of Music Department of Music Stop 8099, Pocatello, ID Phone/Fax: Web: Treasure Valley Community College Performing Arts Department Stephanie Laubacher, Administrative Assistant 650 College Blvd., Ontario, OR Phone: /Fax Web: The College of Idaho Department of Music Dr. Mari Jo Tynan, Chair 2112 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell, ID Phone: Fax: or Web: Chesbro Music Company Gary Christensen, Manager, 257 N Second E, Rexburg, Idaho Phone: Fax: gary@chesbromusic.com Karen Stewart, Manager, 327 Broadway, Idaho Falls, Idaho Phone: Fax: karen@chesbromusic.com Web: chesbromusicretail.com Great Basin Jazz Camp Mike Allen, Camp Founder, Executive & Artistic Director 10th Annual Great Basin Jazz Camp, July, 2015, TBA Treasure Valley Community College, Ontario, Oregon Facebook: The Great Basin Jazz Camp Brigham Young University-Idaho Department of Music Diane Soelberg, Department Chair Rexburg, ID Phone: ; Fax: soelbergd@byui.edu; robertsl@byui.edu Web: University of Portland David DeLyser, Associate Professor of Music 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., Portland, Oregon Phone: delyer@up.edu Website: Blue Rider Music & Instrument Repair Chris Britt, Manager Robin Boles, Technician 595 W. Ustick, Meridian, ID Phone & Fax: Sun Valley Summer Symphony Kim Gasenica, Educational Programs Director P.O. Box 3956, Hailey, Idaho Phone/Fax: (208) education@svsummersymphony.org Website: or John William Jackson Fund (in The Idaho Community Foundation) P.O. Box 4711, Boise, Idaho Website: Phone: A music education advocate for Idaho school children Brigham Young University School of Music Dr. Will Kimball, C-550 HFAC, Provo, UT will_kimball@byu.edu Website: music.byu.edu Phone: FAX: J.W. Pepper Music Wendy McKee, Regional Marketing Manager 7611 S. 180th Street, Kent, WA Phone: ; Fax: wmckee@jwpepper.com Northwest Nazarene University Music Department Dr. Philip Miller, Chairman, Nampa, Idaho Phone: pmiller@nnu.edu Web: Willamette University Department of Music John Peel, Music Department Chair 900 State Street, Salem, Oregon Phone: Fax: dtrevett@willamette.edu Website: Become an IMEA Institutional Member. thadley@cableone.net

10 North By Northwest NW NAfME President Camille Blackburn Music Education: The Key to 21st Century Skills So far this year I have attended the Alaska and Idaho MEA In-service Conferences and I have really been impressed with each organization and the offerings they had for music educators in their states. I have given a couple of key-note addresses, I love that it's called key-note since I'm always talking about music, and I have presented a couple of sessions and accompanied for an All State Children's Honor Choir. In visiting with fellow music teachers at these conferences it has come to my attention that very few of you are reading the articles that I write for publication in your state magazines. Hey, what is that all about? I am having fun writing the articles and I have tried to include a mixture of good sensible advice, sincere affirmations, and perhaps a bit of humor. I've even revealed some of the stupid things that I've done as a music teacher. So, here is the deal. For the first five people who actually read this article and send me an with a couple of comments, so I know you actually read it, I will send you a Starbucks gift card. I can do that via your and then you can either print it out or load it directly to a card that you may already have. Also, if I'm not writing about things that are interesting or at least mildly entertaining, give me some suggestions. Oh yes, my topic. If you have been teaching for any length of time you have seen many educational trends come and go. First there was No Child Left Behind, then Race to the Top, Common Core, AYP, (Adequate Yearly Progress), NAEP (National Assessment of Educational Progress) The Partnership for 21st Century Skills, PLC's (Professional Learning Communities), and now ESSA (Every Student Succeeds Act); which is actually a big improvement over the rest. It can be daunting for a music teacher to figure out where and how we fit in to all this. I want you to feel confident in the fact that Music Education always has and always will address the important components of any educational trend. We, in fact, are the Original No Child Left Behind Program. Every student in a music ensemble needs to achieve a certain level of skill, understand, and accomplishment or the ensemble will not be successful. We teach, re-teach, rehearse, review and create formative and summative assessments on demand during a regular rehearsal. That's what it means to practice. We are the perfect example of a Professional Learning Community. So what about 21st Century Skills? P21, The Partnership for 21st Century Learning (formerly the Partnership for 21st Century Skills) was founded in 2002 as a coalition bringing together the business community, education leaders, and policymakers to position 21st century readiness at the center of US K-12 education and to kick-start a national conversation on the importance of 21st century skills for all students. Over the past decade the P21 message and the organization has evolved. P21's position as a thought leader for 21st century readiness has allowed the organization to continuously build a coalition of like-minded organizations - including non-profit, foundation, and corporate members. This broad coalition of members provides strength and vision for the 21st Century Skills Movement. 21st Century learning is 20th, or even 19th, Century learning, with better tools. It links content to skills, and requires knowing how to learn. The basis of 21st Century Skills is the 4 C's. Those are, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Communication, and Collaboration. These four skills are considered to be fundamental for success in the 21st Century environment. How much of what you do on a daily basis can fit into one of those 4 C's categories? Make a list. I know you will have a long one. Show it to your administration and explain how music helps develop the skills considered necessary for success in 21st Century society and work place the work place. Think of the 4 C's when you are writing your lesson plans. Tell parents about them at your performances. Include them and how they are fundamental to your philosophy of teaching in your goal setting or evaluation portfolio. Diane Ravitch, education historian and author of The Death and Life of the Great American School System wrote: To be prepared for the 21st century, our children require the following skills and knowledge: an understanding of history, civics, geography, mathematics, and science, so they may comprehend unforeseen events and act wisely; the ability to speak, write, and read English well; mastery of a foreign language; engagement in the arts, to enrich their live; close encounters with great literature, to gain insight into timeless dilemmas and the human condition; a love of learning, so they continue to develop their minds when their formal schooling ends; self-discipline, to pursue their goals to completion; ethical and moral character; the social skills to collaborate fruitfully with others; the ability to use technology wisely; the ability to make and repair useful objects, for personal independence; and the ability to play a musical instrument (or sing) for personal satisfaction. Music Education does all of those things for students. Music Education has always been core, we have always been inclusive, we have always helped every child succeed, and we will continue to do so. We have helped our students develop skills and habits they can use throughout their lives no matter where their path takes them. Believe in yourselves, your students, and your program. Share what you are doing with administrators, parents, and your community, because you are doing a lot. Oh, and my is queencamille@gmail.com SPRING 2016 Idaho Music Notes 10

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12 Sun Valley Symphony Summer Music Workshops Expands Programming for Advanced Level Students The Encounter at the Summer Music Workshops (formerly the Premier Program) July 26-August 6, now a two-week program, is for advanced students who are committed to serious study in their discipline. Encounter one of the nation's most respected festival orchestras. Observe rehearsals. Attend performances. Meet the artists. Discover the inspiration of working with passionate professional musicians. This program targets collegiate undergraduates and advanced high school juniors and seniors committed to serious study. Students in this program work directly with Sun Valley Summer Symphony musicians, guest artists and conductors. Recent guest artists include Itzak Perlman, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, Jennifer Koh, Joyce Yang, Time for Three, Deborah Voigt, Midori, Renee Fleming, Audra McDonald, and Thomas Hampson. Students possess a curiosity and desire to work in small groups where peer and faculty critique is encouraged and appreciated. Audition recordings are required for all applicants at this level. For string students, the first week focuses on chamber music and small ensemble performance opportunities. String students will be placed in appropriate chamber ensembles. In addition to master classes, discussions, and coaching time with professional musicians, each chamber group will have ample time to work together to develop a sense of ensemble and prepare material for performance. Much of this work will be performed at the end of the project. In the second week, students also will participate in the Sun Valley Youth Orchestra rehearsals while remaining committed to their small ensemble work. Encounter string students will also work and perform with Time for Three and perform sideby-side with Sun Valley Summer Symphony musicians during the Symphony's Family Concert in the prestigious Sun Valley Pavilion. For voice students, the first week of the program focuses on opera scene work and an intensive exploration of the art song. Students will be assigned appropriate literature. In addition to master classes, discussions, staging and movement work and coaching time with professional musicians, each singer will have ample time to work with accompanists and other singers to prepare material for performance. Much of this work will be performed at the end of the project. In the second week, students will become leaders in The Chamber Singers rehearsals while remaining committed to their opera workshop experience. The Summer Music Workshops also includes a one-week program, The Experience (formerly the General Program) August 1-5 for beginning through advanced students in elementary through high school grades. As the foundation of The Workshops, the Experience is a diverse week long summer music camp embracing a broad spectrum of students from early beginners to advanced students. Study is available at all levels and in most symphonic musical disciplines as well as piano and voice. Students are placed in ensembles based on their age, instrument and ability. Visit the Sun Valley Summer Symphony website for more information regarding the program including fees, housing and additional elective classes. Fill out an application online! or call or education@svsummersymphony.org Application deadlines: The Encounter, deadline extended to April 18. Late applicants should contact the SVSS Education Office to see if there are still spaces available. The Experience, deadline May 1 or until programs are filled; many classes fill up quickly so early applications are encouraged. John William Jackson Fund Encourages Grant Applications Join the John William Jackson Fund in our mission to advance academic scholarship, performing arts, and outdoor sporting for Idaho youth. The John William Jackson Fund was established in memory of John Jackson in 2000 by friends and family, including Marcus and Pat Meier of Monti Antico, Italy, and Bill and Jackie Jackson of Boise, Idaho. Since the Fund s inception, we have granted over $600,000 to Idaho organizations. In support of our mission, we: Supply musical instruments to Idaho schools and school districts Introduce children to music and opera Provide scholarships to deserving students Assist in funding outdoor sporting opportunities to Idaho youth. The John William Jackson Fund is a member of the Idaho Community Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization (Tax ID # ). Go to for further information. SPRING 2016 Idaho Music Notes 12

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14 SUMMER MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES Idaho State University News & Summer Courses ISU wants to thank all of the recent IMEA attendees - this is a challenging conference to host, but you all make it worth it! The semester is coming to a close in Pocatello. All ensembles are preparing their final concerts, including bands, choirs, and the classic Beethoven's 9th Symphony with the ISCS. ISU is also hosting several events of interest to music educators and students this summer: The Summer institute for Piano and Strings (SIPS), will be held on Pocatello campus the week of June Location: Idaho State University Fine Arts Building, Stephens Performing Arts Center, and Dyer Hall Dorms. Idaho State University Piano Institute and the Idaho State-Civic Symphony have joined forces to create a unique experience for pianists and string players. Some advanced pianists and string players will have the unique opportunity to rehearse, coach, and perform chamber music for strings and piano. The event is a week-long camp for serious intermediate and advanced students who are entering the 8th through the 12th grades. A Jr. String option is available for the younger string student with at least a years worth of playing experience. The week features activities from 9 a.m. to about 9 p.m. every day, including solo and collaborative performance study, music classes, ensembles, and various other group activities. Students from anywhere are invited to attend, and are welcome to board at our facilities. The number of attendees is limited, so early application is encouraged to ensure admittance. The application process is specific for piano or strings, and is explained under each respective category. All students can choose to stay in our new Rendezvous dorm and eat all meals on campus. This is recommended especially for students who live 30 or more miles away from Pocatello. Students who choose to stay at home will still eat lunch on campus and participate in all camp activities. The tuition includes lunches for all students, even those who are not boarding, in order to create a safe and inclusive environment for all students. Students will receive a free Summer Institute T-shirt to celebrate their experience here. Students will be joined by experienced camp counselors in the dorms, at meals, and during recreational activities. Cost: $125: Junior Strings (9-12pm daily); $196: Sr. Piano and Strings Tuition and Lunch; $336: Piano and Strings Tuition, all meals and lodging For More Information:Piano Division: Dr. Kori Bond: bondkori@isu.edu ; String Division: Dr. Keum Hwa Cha: chakeum@isu.edu ; Registration: Heather Clarke:symphony@isu.edu In July, we have our Marching Arts Leadership Academy. Registration for the ISU Summer Marching Band Camp is now OPEN. Camp Dates: Tuesday, July 12 through Thursday, July14; Final Camp Concert, Thursday at 6pm - Free; Dorms open Monday, July 11, 5pm. Camp Costs: Individual Resident (needing housing): $275; Individual (local): $185; Group Rate School Fee: $500; Group Per Student Resident Rate (needing housing): $120*; Group Per Student Rate (local): $65* ISU Rate: Graduated seniors that will be in the ISU Marching Band in the fall may attend the camp for free (local), and $45 (need housing). Confirmed Camp Staff includes Thomas Kloss, Michael Helman, Administrative staff. Leadership & Drum Major Staff: Bill Humbert azleadership.com, Leadership; Kendall Le- Jeune Drum Majors. Instrumental Staff: Julie Sorenson ISU Faculty, Flutes; Shandra Helman ISU Faculty, Clarinet; Jonathan Armstrong ISU Faculty, Saxophones/Jazz; Patrick Brooks ISU Faculty, Trombones; Brian Wilson iplayeuphonium.com, Low Brass. Drum Line & Colorguard Staff: Yamaha Sponsored Drumline Instructor (TBA); Shane Lindsay ISU Drumline Coach; Thaddeus Ferrin Drumline; Felicia Johnson ISU Colorguard Coach Tracks: Performance Track: Woodwind and Brass techniques Drumline/Mallet Track: All Drumline and Mallet instruments Section Leader: Working toward becoming the most effective section leader. Drum Major: Conducting and leadership training for leading your ensembles. Colorguard: Flag & Rifle technique To register, please go to this link: We now have a Facebook page where you can learn about the camp and we ll post bios of the staff and other cool information. One continuing education credit will be available for teachers Information at: isu.edu/marchingband klosthom@isu.edu; ISUSummerMarchingBandCamp/ If you are in the mood for a show, our summer musical, "Oliver", opens on June 9th and closes on June 18th. We hope you might consider one of ISU s events this summer for you or your students! Dr. Thom Hasenpflug, Professor & Director of Performing Arts Idaho State University, Tenth Annual Great Basin Jazz Camp Set for July at College of Idaho The College of Idaho is the new location for the 10th Annual Great Basin Jazz Camp, following three years in Ontario, Oregon. According to Camp Director Mike Allen We really needed to be in Idaho, as the Camp was founded in Idaho and should be here. Allen also stated that new Faculty have been selected with an emphasis on teachers and performers with a connection to Idaho. For instance, a very special feature are TWO trumpet stars. Rob Walker, widely known in the Treasure Valley and Vern Seilert, director of jazz studies at the U of I, are this year's Artists in Residence. They will give trumpet players at Camp lots of attention, which is bound to increase their performance skills. Allen said the long-time Faculty members Bruce Forman, Bill Athens and Tom Goicoechea, were offered European tours and were unavailable for this year's Camp. But many incredible musicians stepped up and the result is something very special for this year's Camp. Added are drummer Chris Brown, son of well known Washington State musician Mel Brown. He has been citedd as a rising jazz star to watch. Also guitarist Clay Moore of BSU has been added, along with trombonist Jeff Sizer. Pianist-composer and multi instrumentalist Camden Hughes will mark his 9th year at Great Basin. Sensational bassist Ashley Summers will join us this year, according to Allen. Full bios on all the Faculty for the 10th Great Basin Jazz Camp can be found at the Camp website ( Click on 'Faculty.' Director Mike Allen remarked how exciting it was to see so many students at this year's Gene Harris Jazz Festival who spent time at our display table. Many returning and new students are looking forward to a great year of a fantastic learning, playing and mentoring experience. Allen also said they are holding down the cost of tuition again this year. The Camp is offering payment arrangements for parents who might be cash strapped. Allen said that money should not be a deterrent to any student who wants to attend Camp. Band directors are urged to have parents write to the Camp Director for assistance. No student is every turned away because of a money issue, says Allen. As in years past, the Great Basin Jazz Camp will provide levels of music theory, jazz improv, sectionals, two big bands and six combos. Student receive extensive hands-on experience with the Faculty, as well as private lessons. Reflecting on the past 10 years of the Camp, Allen remarked that many of the students picked for All State Jazz and All Northwest have attended and have acquired their skills at the Great Basin Jazz Camp. Register early! Some sections may be capped to avoid overflow. Drummers, bass players and pianists should register as possible. A special Drum Clinic is also planned at this year's 10th Anniversary Great Basin Jazz Camp. More great features are in the works! The Great Basin Jazz Camp is a 501 (c)(3) Non Profit Corporation. It is registered as a Non Profit in the States of Idaho and Nevada and is authorized to do business under the name Great Western Jazz Camp' in the State of Arizona. All donations are tax deductible. University of Idaho Summer 2016 Music Teacher Professional Development Courses June 13-17, 2016 in Moscow on the beautiful U of I campus. Each class will be one week long: M-F for 4 hours Tablet Technology for Music Teachers (1 credit) This course focuses on ways that teachers can use tablet apps in the music classroom. The instructor will cover applications both elementary and secondary levels that will help teachers to meet the new National Standards. All students are encouraged to bring their own tablets or smart phones, as there will be time to discuss each teacher's favorite apps. Implementing the New National Standards (1 credit) This course is an in-depth examination of the new music National Standards. The instructor will focus on the P-8 and secondary ensemble standards, with discussion of the technology and harmony instrument standards. Teachers will compile a set of lesson plans to use in their own classrooms. Current Issues in the Band Classroom (1 credit) This course focuses on issues that face middle and high school band teachers. The instructor will cover personal philosophy, scheduling, advocacy, assessment, repertoire, multicultural perspectives, methods and materials, planning and the new National Standards. Deadline to register without late fees is May 30, 2016, $ per credit hour. Students will need to enroll online as non-degree seeking students if they are not already in the system. This allows them to log into VandalWeb to enroll in courses. Here is a link to the courses under teacher professional development: Central Washington University Summer Music Camps 2016 The band camps at CWU have a simple philosophy: making music is FUN especially when it is shared with close friends in a beautiful, safe place, and mixed with a variety of enjoyable recreational activities. The CWU band camp offers a perfect mix of music, recreation, and fun for all. CWU Drum Major/Leadership Camp, July 10-14, 2016 The CWU Drum Major/Leadership Academy is designed to prepare drum majors, band officers, and section leaders for the responsibilities and challenges they will encounter as leaders in the marching band. Classes are focused on conducting, voice commands, march- SPRING 2016 Idaho Music Notes 14

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16 ing band techniques, marching pedagogy, competition procedures, rehearsal techniques, and discipline. To stress musicianship, Drum Major Academy students also participate in a Symphonic Band. The directors of the Drum Major/Leadership camp have over 20 years of experience successfully preparing young student leaders for the challenges of working with their band directors and their peers. CWU Symphonic Band Camp, July 10-14, 2016: The CWU Symphonic Band Camp, conducted by Professor Mark Lane, is a unique and exciting opportunity for high school students. The camp has one of the best teacher/student ratios of any band camp in the Northwest, and the staff for the camp includes CWU faculty, as well as some of the most talented high school instructors and professional musicians in the state. In addition to the Symphonic Band, campers learn music theory, and participate in master classes, music sectionals, and small ensembles. This camp offers students a chance to get a head start on the upcoming year by spending a week of intense music study at the CWU Symphonic Band Camp. More info and registration online at cwu.edu/music CWU Jazz Camp, June 26-30, 2016: Jazz Band campers will have opportunities to perform in big bands and small combos and attend classes that focus on jazz theory, improvisation, jazz history and instrumental master classes. More info and registration online at cwu.edu/music CWU Summer Clarinet Experience, July 5-9, 2016 with Frank Kowalsky Clarinet Camp Information available at cwu.edu/music. Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training at Boise State This Summer! Boise State University's Department of Music is proud to announce that both Level I and Level II Orff Schulwerk Teacher Training courses will be offered on campus this summer, July 25 - August 5. This is a first for our department in the world of Orff Schulwerk professional development, and we are very proud of our growing national presence in the world of AOSA and active music-making. Instructors joining us for the courses are as follows: Pedagogy, Level I, Paul Weller, Minneapolis, MN; Pedagogy, Level II, Kerri Lynn Nichols, Seattle, WA; Recorder, Level I & II, Leslie Timmons, Utah State University; Movement, Level I & II, Lori Conlon Khan, Boise State University. More information, instructor bios, and archived pictures and videos from past courses can be found on our website, music@boisestate.edu. Click on the undergraduate degree button, followed by music education, and then Orff Schulwerk. Registration for coursework can be accessed through the Extended Studies webpage, either undergraduate or graduate options. Three credits are offered for each course. Many music educators are discovering the benefits of Orff Schulwerk training, including secondary choral and instrumental instructors. Come join us and sing, dance, play, and improvise your way through two weeks of active music-making at Boise State! Contact Dr. Lori Conlon Khan, Music Education Director, Boise State University at loriconlon@boisestate.edu or (208) for more information or assistance with the registration process. CSI Jazz Camp set for June 27 - July 1, 2016 CSI Jazz camp is an opportunity for students and lovers of jazz age 13 and up to experience the art of making jazz music with world class musicians! At the CSI Jazz camp we have a faculty of experienced and professional educators from around the country to provide instruction in all aspects of jazz performance. We have teachers specialized for all common jazz instruments whether it s saxophone, trumpet, trombone, guitar, bass, keyboard, or drums. Our faculty will meet each student where they are and construct a positive and supportive experience that is guaranteed to improve the student's ability on their instrument, their knowledge of jazz repertoire, and their comfort in improvising. While we work primarily with the instruments in a typical jazz band, we have developed fantastic experiences for students who perform on clarinets, flutes, cellos, tubas and a whole host of other instruments. At the CSI Jazz camp we believe in fostering every musician's interest in jazz music and create the same valuable experience for any student. Students at the camp will be in direct contact with the performance faculty for six hours each day. They will receive instruction in a number of different settings. They work with their peers in chamber jazz combos where they learn valuable lessons about collaboration and performance. They learn the intricacies of technique on their instrument during daily sectionals. They also have the opportunity to work with our faculty in a big band setting each day during our all camp big band. New this year, students will get to work with their peers from school as we offer the opportunity for private coaching each day for any high school band that brings all of its members to the camp. CSI Jazz Camp tuition is $275. Registration deadline is June 23. Tuition will cover all program costs and a camp tshirt, but students are encouraged to bring their own instruments if possible. Because this is a day camp, the fee does not include meals or housing, but there are many dining options available on and around campus, or campers are welcome to pack a sack lunch. For more information or to obtain a registration form, go to or stop by the CSI Fine Arts Center. You can also call Camille Barigar at or cbarigar@csi.edu. Please let her know if you have any questions or would like a registration form. Cavalcade USA Marching Band Scholarship info@cavalcadeusa.com Award amount: $500 payable directly to winning applicant Recipient will be selected based on a combination of academics, marching band participation, quality and content of written essay and strength of band director s recommendation. ELIGIBILITY: Applicant must be a senior during the current academic year; Applicant must be currently enrolled in a high school marching band program (minimum 2 years participation); Applicant must enroll in a marching band program during their freshman year at University/College (not required to be a music major) HOW TO APPLY: Submit the following items no later than June 15, 2016: 1. Application Form (see attached) 2. Essay Describe why you make a good candidate for this scholarship (maximum 500 words) 3. Band Director Recommendation (see attached) may be sent separately 4. Official copy of high school transcript may be sent separately 5. Proof of acceptance to post-secondary institution Mail, , or Fax to Cavalcade USA, Attn. Scholarship 2813 S. Appia Pl., Meridian, ID t f ctuisku@cavalcadeusa.com TIMELINE: Application Deadline June 15, 2016; Award Notification August 1, 2016; Payment of Scholarship September 15, 2016 Newly-formed Idaho Bandmasters Association sets Summer Convention, July 7-9 in Twin Falls The newly formed Idaho Bandmaster Association is hosting its first annual summer convention, and we want you to join us! The conference will be held on the campus of the College of Southern Idaho from July 7-9, and focuses on professional development for all aspects of directing bands in the State of Idaho. We are planning a full slate of activities and sessions aimed at making every Idaho band great. The activities so far include topics/events such as : Golf Scramble! Classroom management Percussion pedagogy / technique Free resources available to all band directors Solo / ensemble contest strategies Concert Band reading session sponsored by JW Pepper Jazz band reading session Director's BBQ Banquet The Conference will feature special guest key note presenter Dr. Jonathan Helmick. Dr. Helmick serves as Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. His responsibilities include directing the Slippery Rock University Marching Pride, the Wind Ensemble and Concert Band, and teaching courses in Instrumental Conducting, Brass Methods, Marching Band Field Charting and Design, Secondary Methods, and Applied Euphonium. The conference promises to be a great opportunity for professional development, growing professional networks, and improving band programs across the state of Idaho. Perhaps best of all, continuing education credit will be available through the College of Southern Idaho! If you would like to propose a session or conversation topic for the convention, we want to hear from you! Please get in touch with Christy Taylor at Ctaylor@kimberly.edu. Also, be sure to check in at the website for upcoming updates about the convention and online registration! We are looking forward to seeing you all this summer, and making every Idaho band great! Mike Klinger Music Technology Workshops offered online this summer Professional Development Online Courses Go at your own pace and finish early if you wish! Sibelius 7 $249 Sibelius 8 $249 Finale 2012 $249 Finale 2014 $249 Pro Tools $249 Teaching Music Using Technology $249 ipads In The Music Classroom 101 $199 *Optional (1-5) graduate credits credit Synthesis Midi Workshop Inc., 22 Bear Creek Lane, Carson, WA 98610, klingerm@midiworkshop.com SPRING 2016 Idaho Music Notes 16

17 Brigham Young University Summer Festival, June The Brigham Young University School of Music invites you to participate in the Young Musicians SummerFestival June 12 18, SummerFestival is a six day summer camp for young instrumentalists and vocalists ages who want to improve their musical skills and talents. Located on the Brigham Young University campus, SummerFestival offers instruction in more than 20 instruments, including voice. Musical styles include classical, big band, jazz, blues, etc. Instruction is by School of Music faculty and guest instructors. Instruction is offered at the intermediate and advanced levels. Each participant may enroll for the camp in one instrument only. SummerFestival begins on Sunday, June 12, at 7:00 p.m. with an evening fireside for all participants. Find more information at summerfestival.byu.edu. BSU Summer Chamber Music Camp, June 6-10 Grades 7-12, instrumental and vocal; Tuition: $250 On-site housing, meal ticket and private lesson options are available at additional cost. The camp curriculum includes small and large ensembles, music theory, camp choir, musical theatre, music appreciation, as well as master classes in string, woodwind, brass, percussion, piano, voice, jazz improvisation and more. Returning this year by popular demand is our Total Percussion, providing instruction on keyboard percussion, snare drumming, set playing, marching band percussion, and percussion ensemble performance for students with at least one year of percussion playing experience. Our popular Chamber Camp Idol skit and talent extravaganza will be performed for family and friends on Thursday night. Applications are available at the website (music.boisestate.edu/camps) through area school music teachers, or by at BSUChamberCamp@boisestate.edu. The application deadline is 5 p.m. on May 27. String players are required to send a pre-screening audition recording. If you are a string player interested in attending camp please click here for further instructions. Director is Prof. Marcellus Brown; mbrown@boisestate.edu. Boise School Hosts NAfME/GAMA Guitar Workshop, June For more information and to register online, NAfME and GAMA are sponsoring a Level 1 Teaching Guitar Workshop in Boise, June 20-24, at West Junior High School. It is taught by the NAfME Guitar Education Team to help teachers start and maintain successful classroom guitar programs. The program includes five days of instruction from clinicians who have taught classroom guitar at all grade levels; receive numerous guitar method books and accessories; opportunity to network with guitar educators from around the country; opportunity for 3 graduate credits and/or clock hours Pricing: $569 TGW Attendee (Graduate Credit) If you are attending Level I or Level II for the first time you will receive three graduate credits from VanderCook College of Music, a letter stating clock hours, books, and accessories; $399 TGW Attendee (no Graduate Credit) If you are attending Level I or Level II for the first time, you will receive a letter stating clock hours, books, and accessories; $319 TGW Alumni (REPEATING COURSE) TGW Alumni who wish to REPEAT Level I or Level II will receive a letter stating clock hours and materials. For more information and to register online, Contact Erik Larson (Fairmont Junior High School), erik.larson@boiseschools.org or , if you have questions. Idaho All-State Honor Mixed Choir, String Orchestra, & Band November 17-19, 2016, Northwest Nazarene University All-Northwest Inservice Conference & All-Northwest Honor Groups Bellevue, Washington February 16-19, 2017 SPRING 2016 Idaho Music Notes 17

18 A Letter to My Younger Self as a New Teacher By Melodie Langley We ve all had those conversations about What I Never Learned in College about Teaching Music. Some things are just best learned through life experience. In that spirit, for the newer teachers out there (as well as us not-as-new teachers who might need reminders), I have constructed a letter to my first year teacher self to help her be successful in the coming years. Dear Younger Me, As you re at the beginning of your teaching career, I thought I d share some advice that I ve picked up over the years. 1) Finding the right job can be a big challenge. Job searching is not much fun, but you have to keep putting your whole, true self out there. It s the most painful but effective way to find a job that s a good fit for you. Be flexible about what kinds of jobs to take. Some of the greatest learning opportunities and positive experiences can come from jobs you never thought you d do. The reality for our generation is that you re much more likely to have a number of jobs rather than staying in one place for most of your career. I don't want to say too much, butterfly effect and all, but you're in for some surprises. You never know what opportunity will lead to another. Be self-aware of what teaching scenarios suit you best age, size of ensemble, size/type of school, etc. When someone tells you that you seem to work especially well with one group, they re not necessarily saying you aren t able to teach another group of students. Take the compliment and keep it in mind when considering future job options. 2) Make a strong effort to keep a healthy work/life balance. As a passionate music educator, it can be easy to let work be all you re doing. You deserve to leave work at a reasonable time and call whatever you re working on good enough. You need that down time to be your best. Cultivate some hobbies other than music - find what energizes, calms, or re-focuses you. Also keep up your own musicianship as much as possible. By participating in community ensembles, going to concerts, and pursuing professional development, you can be inspired as well as cleanse your ear palate. 3) Teaching is challenging and awesome at the same time. Allow yourself to love and care about your students, even though it means it will be harder for you to leave them. Hard days will happen, regardless of your best efforts. Showing anger and frustration generally won t get you the student response you re looking for. It s ok to show emotion and be a real person, but consistent consequences will likely yield more positive and reliable results. At the end of the day, go home, do what you need to do to recover, and start the next day as a clean slate... with coffee! Ask for help when you need it, both personally and professionally. Most people won t come up to you out of the blue and offer assistance, but if you ask, they will probably be willing to help. Also, delegating can help maintain your sanity, even if it does take away some control. I hope this helps you thrive as you navigate your career over the next decade. Keep on fighting the good fight to get the power of music to touch as many people as possible it s worth it! Your Future Self, Me Melinda Langlie has taught both classroom music and band, covering grades K-12, in public, private, and charter schools during her 12 years of teaching experience. After a recent move, she has been teaching this winter and spring in two long-term substitute elementary music positions. She lives in Northfield, Minnesota, with her husband Josh and cat Cleo. Raising The Titanic Transferring Students to the Titanic Tuba By Marty Erickson, Lawrence University Which Students Do I Switch To Tuba? This is a question I get asked quite often, and my response is usually greeted with polite laughter, but here it is and here s why I say it. Pick your most intelligent musician to play tuba! I have witnessed many failures in switching players to tuba when the director took their worst trumpet player, or worst French horn player and put them on tuba. Now what they have is a really bad tuba player! I tell band directors to change the student not the instrument. Let s look at the qualities you want in a good tuba player. The essential qualities are these: 1. Full, rich tone quality; 2. An excellent sense of pitch; 3. Superb sense of rhythm; 4. Clarity of purpose and focus; 5. An independent, self-assured, take-charge type of person The list could continue but this is a very good start. The tone quality is of utmost importance for the backbone of the band. Most teachers will tune the brass from the bottom up. The pitch must be superb in the tuba section to provide a sound fundamental for the rest of the chord. The Rhythm must be consistently accurate as a "ground" for the ensemble. (I should say here that it is everyone s responsibility to play with good rhythm, not just the tuba and percussion). Clarity of purpose has mostly to do with the ability of the student to maintain focus and concentration over the whole rehearsal or performance without getting easily distracted. A student who is somewhat independent and self-assured is a good choice for the primary reason that that student maybe the only tuba player or perhaps one of two tuba players. A player who is self-confident will not be afraid to take on the responsibilities of the first four responsibilities discussed. Another question I am constantly asked is: Which instrumentalists offer the best results for the switch to tuba? Once again my answer is usually greeted with laughter or in some cases incredulity. I can say almost without reservation, flute players. They switch easily for several reasons. First of all, they are accustomed to playing with a smooth, fully supported air column. If they are confronted with a cornet or horn they usually are frustrated with the small opening. Flute players have a natural aperture, which is nearly perfect for tuba and they are rarely have the problem of clenching their teeth. The tuba will not restrict their airflow, and as any director knows when a student has immediate success with a concept or an instrument it is easy to keep them interested for the long run. If there is a fairly strong euphonium or trombone player who is struggling with the upper range of their instrument but produces good middle and lower range sounds that student too could be a good candidate. My immediate caution to you is that if, barring physical consideration the problems of the player have not been resolved through instruction and a reasonable effort on their present instrument, you may simply be switching the problem to another instrument. This all depends on the student, the director and the private teacher and the degree of frustration and/or willingness to work on the difficulties. Physical Considerations Once again, there is no perfect or one-dimensional student designed to play tuba. Great success has been achieved with limited physical attributes and as many failures have come about despite having the so-called perfect embouchure or body style. You may have noticed that I didn t say a word about the size of of a person in the qualities to look for when switching. The biggest student in the band may not necessarily be the perfect tuba player. The smallest student may not be the worst candidate. The only consideration when introducing the students of smaller stature to the tuba is the care in explaining how to distribute the weight properly and how to play and move about without causing injury. There are stands and harnesses and other devices to assist the more diminutive players in handling the large instrument. If there are severe physical concerns such as badly formed teeth or any others related to the performance or handling of the tuba they should be addressed on an individual basis. I guess it s just not a part of my personality to tell any caring student they can t do something. My advice would be to always see possibilities rather than roadblocks. Practical Concepts For Teaching and Playing the Tuba Sound: The issue of sound is placed first in this paper because it should be the SPRING 2016 Idaho Music Notes 18

19 first consideration of any musician. Arnold Jacobs will always be remembered for the phrase Song and Wind. These words are at the heart of sound production. The sound must be rich, dark, free and focused. Some descriptions for younger musicians might be to describe a velvety chocolate waterfall. I often tell my students to envision painting a room with a huge roller full of the most incredibly beautiful paint imaginable feeling it glide across the surface of the wall. Listen to and imitate good sounds, define those sounds using colors and textures and let the airflow abundantly and freely. Finally ask the student, do you love your sound? Posture: Proper body posture and instrument positioning are two of the most overlooked yet essential elements for performing the tuba comfortably and playing well. Whether you are starting a new student on the tuba or simply trying to develop better habits for your "veterans" use the following checklist as a guide. 1. See that the student is sitting erect with a slight lean forward but not rigid. 2. Make sure that the leadpipe/mouthpiece line up with the embouchure so that the student doesn't need to stretch. 3. The student must be comfortable in the chair. Many chairs accommodate a student only if the student is a contortionist. 4. Check that the hand is comfortable, fingers curved and over each valve. Thumb should not be stretched away from the hand. Many thumb rings are placed awkwardly away from the valves. 5. Feet should be flat on the floor and never crossed. It actually causes pressure on some internal organs and in some cases result in a hernia. The student may just be trying to stabilize the horn or just be plain lazy. Embouchure: This is the point where the student makes contact with the instrument and produces the essential buzz or vibration of the lips, which is amplified through the tuba. A proper embouchure is necessary for good tone production. It's possible to produce good sounds with many different types of embouchures. But some can slow or even stop progress entirely if not corrected. Here are some points to remember. 1. The ear is the best way to determine a good sound Good embouchures produce good sounds. 2. The corners of the lips should be fairly firm and mostlt tucked. 3. Avoid meaty or smiley corners and try not to allow the cheeks to puff dramatically. Keep the aperture open and relaxed so air may flow freely. 4. When possible place the mouthpiece evenly on the lips. Many brass players use a 2/3 upper and 1/3 lower lip placement or half and half but no placement is ideal. Whatever the placement the goal is for the student to be able to produce a good buzz with both lips vibrating on every pitch. 5. There should be a total absence of tension thoughout the body including the embouchure. 6. No air should fill the lips above or below the mouthpiece. It is a sign that the air is not being directed through the mouthpiece. Notice I said through not at. Phillip Farkas book titled The Art of Brass Playing is a good resource for the study of embouchures. There are also other helpful tools available such as the embouchure ring or the cutaway mouthpiece. Encourage students to look in the mirror to constantly check their setup. Arnold Jacobs book titled Song And Wind also has a wealth of information about playing and using the body efficiently. Preparing Your Band Instruments for Summer Break By Michael Trowbridge, Piano Gallery Repair Technician Well, it s that time of year again when we blow our last concert pitch for the season and then it s off to summer vacation. Three glorious months of no music making..wait! What?!? Surely you intend to practice at least a little over the summer. Well, if not, I would recommend that you use the following tips to prepare your instrument for a non-practicing summer vacation so that when you open the case in August, you can pick right back up where you left off. For Brass Instruments, clean mouthpieces in soapy water with a mouthpiece brush. A little mix of vinegar will also help with stubborn deposits. Allow them to dry completely. Grease all brass slides and pull them partially out, just a little. Wipe off the pistons and wipe out casings, but then do not oil the pistons. Put them back into the horn. Remember to oil them before you play the instrument again. Oil rotors and move them back and forth to distribute the oil. Wipe off and dry trombone hand slides. For Woodwinds, ensure that the instrument, including the neck, and the case are dry. Clean mouthpieces in soapy water with a mouthpiece brush. A little mix of vinegar will also help with stubborn deposits. Allow them to dry completely. Apply cork grease to tenon corks and neck corks. That's about it for woodwinds. If you are not going to practice during the summer months (which of course you will), store your instrument in its case in a normally heated or cooled area in the home. Do not store in the garage, attic, or dark, cold, damp basement. I hope you have a wonderful summer, whatever you may be planning. If I can be of any help, please contact me by calling or me at bandrepairtech@pianogalleryonline.com. Martin D. "Marty" Erickson is Instructor in Tuba- Euphonium-Chamber Music at Lawrence University. He is also President, International Tuba and Euphonium Association (ITEA); Principal Eb Tuba, Brass Band of Battle Creek; Principal Tuba, Fox Valley Symphony; and Adjudication Chairman, Leonard Falcone International Euphonium and Tuba Festival. He can be contacted at martytuba@gmail.com.

20 Bocal Majority Camp for Oboe, Bassoon, & Clarinet to be held in Moscow, June Our mission at Bocal Majority / Operation O.B.O.E. is to provide high level information in a positive and uplifting learning environment. We pride ourselves on bringing together students of all levels, teachers, high-level professional performers, parents, band directors, artists and college professors together to pursue getting to the next level in our musicianship and artistry. We love what we do and we hope to inspire the next generation to love it as much as we do. Over the past 12 years, our camps have grown from one event in Dallas to a nationwide organization. Last year, over 600 students attended our programming and we hired roughly 150 of the very best double reed teachers across the country. One of the biggest draws to our camp is our mission to unlock the mystery of reed making for young students. Dealing with reeds is one of the most frustrating parts facing young double reed players. Students are excited to learn reed making and begin to understand the basics of construction and scraping. While they may not leave camp able to be selfsustaining reed makers, they have a better idea of what to look for in a reed and the skills to make minor adjustments on their own. A typical camp day is comprised of reed making, masterclasses, chamber music, technique, and large ensemble. Each camp concludes with a recital day for family and friends to enjoy. Each of the small ensembles perform a short chamber piece they have worked on with a coach. The coaches help them with their pieces and also educate the students in recital etiquette (bowing, non-verbal communication, and entering and exiting a stage). The recitals conclude with a camp-wide selection showcasing all the instruments of the Double Reed family. With the addition of Clarinet to our Double Reed camp, the Idaho camp offers an exciting new component to musicianship through collaboration and exposure to different teachers and techniques. Our Idaho faculty include the following: Javier Rodriguez (Bassoon), Professor of Bassoon, University of Idaho Lynne Feller-Marshall (Bassoon), Principal Bassoon, Spokane Symphony Holly Behre (Oboe), Professor of Oboe, Young Harris College Jill Cathey (Oboe), Oboe Instructor, North Idaho College and Principal Oboe, Coeur d Alene Symphony Shawn Copeland (Clarinet), Professor of Clarinet, University of Idaho Lorie Enloe (Clarinet), Professor of Music, University of Idaho When: June 20-25, 2016 Residential students sign in on Monday at 4:00pm; Commuter students sign in on Monday at 5:00pm Where: University of Idaho in Moscow, Idaho. Cost: $350 for commuter students, $695 for residential (residential cost includes 3 meals per day, commuter cost includes lunch) Who: any clarinet, oboe, or bassoon player (beginner, intermediate, advanced divisions) This is a really great event to come learn reed-making and adjusting, play some great double-reed chamber music and get to work with some AMAZING faculty members and guest artists! Residential students get to stay in modern dorms in double occupancy rooms. Adult male and female RAs stay in the dorms for 24-hour access and supervision, including our camp manager. If you have any questions about camp, please contact director@bocalmajority.com Enroll Now at SPRING 2016 Idaho Music Notes 20

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