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KMEA Winter Board Meeting Agenda January 16, 2016

Elizabethtown, Kentucky

1. Roll Call – Executive Director John Stroube 2. National Anthem – George Boulden 3. Call to Order – President Brad Rogers 4. Review of KMEA Bylaws - Article III Government: Section 3 State Board of Directors: The government of KMEA shall be vested in a Board of Directors composed of the President, Vice- President, President-Elect, Executive Director, the Division Chairs, the District Presidents, the Editor of the Bluegrass Music News, the Chair of the Festival Commission, the Chair of COMEK, and the student state CNAfME President, and various appointed members. Any member of the Board of Directors who holds office by any means other than election by District or by the membership at large shall be a non-voting member. Non-voting members, with the exception of affiliated organization representatives, may make or second motions. The Board of Directors shall function as the legislative and policy making authority in all matters pertaining to KMEA. 5. Approval of the Agenda ................................................................................................................................... 1–2 6. Approval of 2015 Summer Board Minutes .................................................................................................. 5–13 7. Resignations – Helen Haverstick – District 12 String Assessment Manager 8. Appointments – Troy Stovall – Credentials & Elections Chair Josh Rayburn – District 7 String Assessment Co-Manager Mallory Williamson – District 9 Vocal Assessment Manager Christine Carucci – District 11 Instrumental Assessment Manager Lisa Jury – District 11 Vocal Assessment Manager Sarah McClave – District 12 Band Assessment Manager Cheryl Schaefer – District 12 String Assessment Manager Reports – 9. State Leadership Reports A. President’s Report – Brad Rogers ............................................................................................................ 14–15 Second Reading MOTION FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Amend By-Laws Article VII, Section

3 to allow the fall meeting of the performance assessment managers to be optional per the decision of their chair by inserting “(if scheduled)” as follows: Performance assessment managers will attend two meetings of the Commission for Performance Assessment; one in the fall (if scheduled), and one at the Professional Development Conference. (If the motion passes it will appear on the ballot at the 2016 KMEA Conference.)

B. KMEA Calendar ............................................................................................................................................ 15 C. Commissioned Works Rotation ..................................................................................................................... 15 D. Executive Director Report – John Stroube ................................................................................................... 16 10. Reports of the Standing and Special Committees: A. Financial Status – Deborah Kidd ............................................................................................................. 17–21 B. Recognitions Committee – Brad Rogers ....................................................................................................... 22 C. Credentials and Elections – Troy Stovall ........................................................................................... No report 11. Reports of Special Agencies of KMEA A. Bluegrass Music News – George Boulden .................................................................................................... 22 B. COMEK – Christine Holajter ............................................................................................................. No report C. Commission for Performance Assessment – David Graham ................................................................... 22–23 D. CODA – ............................................................................................................................................. No report 12. Reports of District Presidents: A. District 1 – Samantha Veal ................................................................................................................. No report B. District 2 – DuWayne Dale ...................................................................................................................... 23–24 C. District 3 – Cedrick Leavell ..................................................................................................................... 24–25 D. District 4 – Zach Shelton .................................................................................................................... No report E. District 5 – Wendy Davidson .............................................................................................................. No report F. District 6 – Mary Scaggs ......................................................................................................................... 25–27

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G. District 7 – George Boulden .................................................................................................................... 27–28 H. District 8 – June Grice ............................................................................................................................ 29–30 I. District 9 – Matt Moon ............................................................................................................................ 31–32 J. District 10 – James Cornn ........................................................................................................................ 32–33 K. District 11 – Ben Walker ............................................................................................................................... 33 L. District 12 – Derek Peters ........................................................................................................................ 33–35 13. Reports of Division Chairs: A. Band – Lois Wiggins ............................................................................................................................... 35–36 Marching Band Committee – Tim Allen ................................................................................................. 36–39 Jazz Band – Matt Yarborough ............................................................................................................ No report B. Choral – Megan Puckett ................................................................................................................................. 39 C. College/University – David Threlkeld ................................................................................................ No report All-Collegiate Choir – Vicki Bell ............................................................................................... No report Intercollegiate Band – Mark Lynn ......................................................................................................... 39 Intercollegiate Orchestra – Nathan Miller ................................................................................... No report D. Middle School Band – Kara Boyd ...................................................................................................... No report E. Middle School Choral – Brett Burton ........................................................................................... No report F. General Music K–5 – Michelle Lewis ..................................................................................................... 39–41 Children’s Chorus – John Hall ......................................................................................................... 41–42 G. General Music 6–12/KJHC – Lynn White ............................................................................................... 42–43 H. Orchestra – Patrick O’Rourke .................................................................................................................. 43–44 14. Reports from the College/University Division: A. Collegiate NAfME President – Noah Peak ....................................................................................... No report B. Collegiate NAfME Advisor – April Sholty ....................................................................................... No report C. Society for Music Teacher Education – TBA ..................................................................................... No report 15. Reports of Appointed Committee Chairs A. Music for Special Learners – Amy Bolar ...................................................................................................... 44 B. Community Music – Nan Moore ............................................................................................................. 44–45 C. Editorial Board – TBA ........................................................................................................................ No report D. Government Relations – Vacant ......................................................................................................... No report E. Mentoring Task Force – Vacant ......................................................................................................... No report F. MIOSM – Nancy Bacon ..................................................................................................................... No report G. Retired Teachers – TBA ..................................................................................................................... No report H. Technology – Aaron Klausing ............................................................................................................ No report I. Tri-M Music Honor Society – TBA .................................................................................................... No report J. Advocacy Leadership Force – Karen Koner ................................................................................................. 45 16. Reports of Affiliated Organizations A. Kentucky Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association – Brad Almquist .................................... 46 B. Kentucky Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association – Nicola Mason ................................. 46–47 C. Kentucky Chapter of American String Teachers Association – Christina Givan .......................................... 47 D. Arts & Humanities Consultant: Kentucky Dept. of Education – Robert Duncan .............................. No report E. College Band Directors National Association – Sue Creasap ....................................................................... 47 F. Kentucky Association for Jazz Education – David Threlkeld ........................................................... No report G. Kentucky Association of College Music Departments – Rob James ............................................................ 48 H. Kentucky Association of School Music Dealers – Greg Lyons ......................................................... No report I. Kentucky Music Teachers Association – Diana Aubrey .......................................................................... 48-49 J. Music Therapy Association of Kentucky – Greta Gillmeister ............................................................ No report K. National Band Association – Bob Elliott ............................................................................................ No report L. Phi Beta Mu – Troy Stovall ........................................................................................................................... 49 M. Kentucky Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society – Brian Mason ...................................................... 49–50 17. Unfinished Business – none 18. New Business – none 19. Adjournment

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KMEA Board of Directors 2015–2016

Executive Committee

President: Brad Rogers Vice-President: Deborah Kidd President-Elect: Terry Thompson Division Chair Representative: Patrick O’Rourke Executive Director: John Stroube Associate Director: Melissa Skaggs

Division Chairs

Band Chair: Lois Wiggins Elect: Brian Froedge Middle School Band Chair: Kara Boyd Elect: Kerry Evans Chorus Chair: Megan Puckett Elect: Noel Weaver Middle School Choral Chair: Brett Burton Elect: Rebecca Fields College/University: David Threlkeld (Proxy-Steven Sudduth) Elect: Steven Sudduth General Music K–5: Michelle Lewis Elect: Julie Hartman General Music 6–12: Lynn White Elect: Cassandra Smith Orchestra Chair: Patrick O’Rourke Elect: Sarah Payne

District Presidents District 1: Samantha Veal District 2: DuWayne Dale District 3: Cedrick Leavell District 4: Zach Shelton District 5: Wendy Davidson (Proxy-Haley Reed) District 6: Mary Scaggs District 7: George Boulden District 8: June Grice District 9: Matt Moon District 10: James Cornn District 11: Ben Walker District 12: Derek Peters

Operations Chairs

All-Collegiate Choir: Vicki Bell Intercollegiate Band: Mark Lynn Intercollegiate Orchestra: Nathan Miller Jazz Coordinator: Matt Yarborough Kentucky Jr. High Chorus: Lynn White Kentucky Children’s Chorus: John Hall

Standing Committees

Budget: Deborah Kidd Recognitions Committee: Brad Rogers Credentials & Elections: Troy Stovall *

Special Agencies Bluegrass Music News: George Boulden Commission on Music Educ. in Ky.: Christine

Holajter Commission for Performance Assessment: David Graham CODA: Vacant

Appointed Chairs: College/Univ. Division

Society for Music Teacher Education: TBA Collegiate NAƒME Advisor: April Sholty Collegiate NAƒME President: Noah Peak

Tri-M: TBA Appointed Committee Chairs

Community Music: Nan Moore Editorial Chair: TBA Government Relations: Vacant Marching Band Committee: Tim Allen Mentoring Taskforce: TBA MIOSM: Nancy Bacon Music for Special Learners: Amy Bolar Retired Teachers: TBA Technology: Aaron Klausing Advocacy Leadership Force: Karen Koner

Affiliated Organizations

Ky. Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association: Brad Almquist Ky. Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association: Nicola Mason American String Teachers Association: Christina Givan Arts & Humanities Consultant - Ky. Dept.

Education: Robert Duncan College Band Dir. National Association: Sue

Creasap Ky. Association for Jazz Education: David

Threlkeld Ky. Association of College Music Dept.: Rob

James Ky. Association of School Music Dealers: Greg

Lyons Ky. Music Teachers Association: Diana Aubrey Music Therapy Association of Ky.: Greta

Gillmeister National Band Association: Bob Elliott Phi Beta Mu: Troy Stovall KY Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society: Brian Mason

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KMEA Commission for Performance Assessment

Chair – David Graham Division Representatives (Division Chairs) Band - Lois Wiggins Choir - Megan Puckett Orchestra - Patrick O’Rourke

Assessment Manager Representatives Band – Allison Weitkamp Choir – Brant Veal Orchestra – Kelly Mayes

Assessment Managers

District 1 Instrumental Events: Darrin Abren Vocal Events: Brant Veal District 2 Band Events: Ed & Katie Hauser String Events: Tom Stites Vocal Events: Jenifer Wiggins Alecia Meyer District 3 Instrumental Events: David Graham Vocal Events: Jennifer Adam District 4 Instrumental Events: Brian Ellis (Large groups) Brittany Ford (S/E) Vocal Events: Brandon Centers Natasha Allen District 5 Instrumental Events: Shela Vilardell Vocal Events: Shela Vilardell District 6 Instrumental Events: Jana Bromley Tom Mueller Vocal Events: Amy Huff (Large groups) Josh Huff (S/E) _____________________________ * Pending board approval

District 7 Band Events: Allison Weitkamp (HS large groups & S/E) Todd Chamberlain (MS large groups) String Events: Kelly Mayes Josh Rayburn* Vocal Events: Daniel Wesley (S/E & HS large groups) Alyssa Sturgill (MS large groups) District 8 Instrumental Events: John Johnson Vocal Events: Greg Detweiler District 9 Instrumental Events: Bob Saylor Vocal Events: Mallory Williamson * District 10 Instrumental Events: Steven Sudduth Vocal Events: Eddie Campbell District 11 Instrumental Events: Christine Carucci * Vocal Events: Lisa Jury * District 12 Band Events: Sarah McClave * String Events: Cheryl Schaefer * Vocal Events: Terri Foster State Assessment Managers Concert Band: Fred Speck Choral: Melissa Skaggs State Solo/Ensemble: Mark Lynn Jazz: Bill Kite

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DRAFT

KMEA Summer Board Meeting June 20, 2015

Elizabethtown, Kentucky Minutes

1. President Brad Rogers called the meeting to order at 10:01 AM 2. Lynn White, Kentucky Junior High Chorus Coordinator, led the singing of the National Anthem 3. Executive Director John Stroube called the roll—

Executive Committee President and Recognitions Committee Chair:

Brad Rogers P Vice-President and Budget Chair: Deborah Kidd

P President-Elect: Terry Thompson P Division Chair Representative and Orchestra

Chair: Patrick O’Rourke P Executive Director: John Stroube P Associate Director: Melissa Skaggs P

Division Chairs

Band Chair: Brian Froedge, proxy for Lois Wiggins P

Middle School Band Chair: Kara Boyd P Chorus Chair: Megan Puckett P Middle School Choral Chair: Brett Burton P College/University: David Threlkeld A General Music K–5: John Hall, proxy for

Michelle Lewis and KCC Coordinator P General Music 6–12 and KJHC coordinator:

Lynn White P

District Presidents District 1: Samantha Veal P District 2: DuWayne Dale P District 3: Cedrick Leavell P District 4: Zach Shelton P District 5: Wendy Davidson P District 6: Mary Scaggs P District 7 & BMN Editor: George Boulden A District 8: June Grice P District 9: Matt Moon P District 10: James Cornn P District 11: Kerry Evans, proxy for Ken Haddix

P District 12: Derek Peters P

Operations Chairs

All-Collegiate Choir: Vicki Bell A Intercollegiate Band: Mark Lynn A Intercollegiate Orchestra: Nathan Miller A Jazz Coordinator: Matt Yarborough A

Special Agencies Commission on Music Educ. in Ky.: Tanya

Bromley P Commission for Performance Assessment: David

Graham P CODA: Vacant

Appointed Chairs: College/Univ. Division

Collegiate NAƒME Advisor: April Sholty A Collegiate NAƒME President: Noah Peak P

Appointed Committee Chairs

Community Music: Nan Moore P Marching Band Committee: Tim Allen P Music for Special Learners: Amy Bolar A Technology: Aaron Klausing P Advocacy Leadership Force: Karen Koner P

Affiliated Organizations

Ky. Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association: Brad Almquist A

Ky. Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association and substitute for Brian Mason of the KY Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society: Nicola Mason (arrived at 10:33)

American String Teachers Association: Christina Givan A

Arts & Humanities Consultant - Ky. Dept. Education: Robert Duncan A

College Band Dir. National Association: Sue Creasap A

Ky. Association for Jazz Education: David Threlkeld A

Ky. Association of College Music Dept.: Rob James A

Ky. Association of School Music Dealers: Greg Lyons A

Ky. Music Teachers Assoc: Diana Aubrey P Music Therapy Association of Ky.: Greta

Gillmeister A National Band Association: Bob Elliott A Phi Beta Mu: Troy Stovall A

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4. Executive Director Stroube reviewed KMEA Bylaws - Article III Government: Section 3 State Board of Directors: The government of KMEA shall be vested in a Board of Directors composed of the President, Vice-President, President-Elect, Executive Director, the Division Chairs, the District Presidents, the Editor of the Bluegrass Music News, the Chair of the Festival Commission, the Chair of COMEK, and the student state CNAfME President, and various appointed members. Any member of the Board of Directors who holds office by any means other than election by District or by the membership at large shall be a non-voting member. Non-voting members, with the exception of affiliated organization representatives, may make or second motions. The Board of Directors shall function as the legislative and policy making authority in all matters pertaining to KMEA.

5. President Rogers asked for approval of the agenda SHELTON/HALL —APPROVED— 6. President Rogers asked for approval of 2015 Winter Board Minutes BURTON/DAVIDSON —APPROVED— 7. President Rogers presented the following resignations for approval: Brett Burton - District 2 Vocal Assessment Manager Chris Miller - District 6 Instrumental Large Group Assessment Manager A.J. Gatewood - District 6 Instrumental Solo/Ensemble Assessment Manager Rebecca Goff - District 7 String Assessment Manager Terry Thompson - District 8 Instrumental Assessment Manager Scott Bersaglia - District 9 Vocal Assessment Manager Lisa Jury - District 11 Vocal Assessment Manager Lynn Steeves - District 12 Band Assessment Manager April MacDonald - District 12 String Large Group Assessment Manager Eva Rouse - District 12 String Solo/Ensemble Assessment Manager 8. President Rogers presented the following appointments for approval: Jennifer Wiggins - District 2 Vocal Assessment Manager Alecia Meyer - District 2 Vocal Assessment Manager Kelly Mayes - District 7 String Assessment Manager Mark Lynn - State Solo and Ensemble Assessment Manager Jana Bromley – District 6 Instrumental Assessment Manager Tom Mueller – District 6 Instrumental Assessment Manager John Johnson – District 8 Instrumental Assessment Manage Helen Haverstick – District 12 Orchestra Assessment Manager Christine Holajter – COMEK Chair KIDD/ O’ROURKE 7 & 8 —APPROVED— Reports – 9. State Leadership Reports A. For the President’s Report Brad Rogers spoke of the Strategic Plan, emphasizing advocacy, MOTION 1 (FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE) - FOLLOWING THE 2018 CONFERENCE

(FEBRUARY 2018), COORDINATION DUTIES FOR KJHC CHOIRS WILL BE ASSUMED BY MS

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CHORAL CHAIR, EFFECTIVE WITH THE 2019 KJHC. —APPROVED— MOTION 2 (FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE) - DEFINE THE RECIPIENT OF THE SCHOOL

ADMINISTRATOR AWARD TO BE LIMITED TO BUILDING PRINCIPALS, ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS, OR DISTRICT LEVEL ADMINISTRATORS. —APPROVED—

B. President Rogers reviewed the KMEA Calendar C. President Rogers reviewed the Commissioned Works Rotation D. For the Executive Director Report John Stroube emphasized the importance of board membership by

district presidents and division chairs as a governance function. 10. Reports of the Standing and Special Committees: A. Vice-President Deborah Kidd reported on KMEA’s Financial Status as presented in the Board Book. She

spoke of the priority within KMEA for transparency, and she pointed out any significant changes from previous budgets.

MOTION 3 (FROM THE BUDGET COMMITTEE) - ACCEPT THE 2015–2016 OPERATING BUDGET AS PROPOSED. THOMPSON/SHELTON —APPROVED—. Nicola Mason, representative of KOSA, arrived at 10:33 AM C. Credentials and Elections – Kara Boyd, Past Chair – as submitted 11. Reports of Special Agencies of KMEA A. As Bluegrass Music News editor George Boulden was not present and members were directed to his

printed report about the journal. B. COMEK – Tanya Bromley. Tanya highlighted that she had attended the first assessment of Career

Pathways, and the Pathways should help students be able to stay in the arts. Also, the KCAE continues to press for protecting time and certification for teaching the arts.

C. Commission for Performance Assessment – David Graham. At its May meeting, the Commission for Performance Assessment passed the following: Authorize the Executive Director to investigate the feasibility of a centrally located State Solo and Ensemble site and to bring a proposal to the KMEA Board of Directors. Proposal from John Stroube in response to that authorization: University of Louisville School of Music; May 21, 2016; Dr. Mark Lynn, manager. Dr. Lynn and I have corresponded and discussed the event and he is willing and able to assume this duty.

MOTION: AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A SINGLE SITE FOR STATE SOLO AND ENSEMBLE ASSESSMENT. KIDD/BURTON PASSED D. No report was submitted by CODA 12. Reports of District Presidents: A. District 1 – Samantha Veal - as submitted B. District 2 – DuWayne Dale - as submitted C. District 3 – Cedrick Leavell - as submitted D. District 4 – Zach Shelton - as submitted E. District 5 – Wendy Davidson - as submitted F. District 6 – Mary Scaggs - as submitted G. District 7 – George Boulden – not present

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H. District 8 – June Grice - as submitted, plus mention of two retirees from Morehead who will be missed. I. District 9 – Matt Moon – no comments J. District 10 – James Cornn - as submitted K. District 11 – Ken Haddix – no report L. District 12 – Derek Peters - as submitted 13. Reports of Division Chairs: A. Band – Lois Wiggins MOTION 4 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - CHANGE IV.C.1 AS FOLLOWS: DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE PLAQUES WILL BE AWARDED TO BANDS SCORING 80.0 AND HIGHER IN REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS ASSESSMENT. DISTINGUISHED PERFORMANCE PLATES FOR APPLICATION TO PLACEMENT PLAQUES WILL BE AWARDED AT SEMIFINALS TO BANDS SCORING 80.0 AND HIGHER. THESE AWARDS WILL BE AWARDED VIA ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE REGIONAL QUARTERFINAL SITE ANNOUNCED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THOSE EVENTS. —APPROVED— MOTION 5 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - CHANGE III.A.6 AS FOLLOWS:

A. AFTER A BAND IS ENTERED IN A SANCTIONED EVENT IT MAY NOT BE WITHDRAWN UNLESS THE EVENT IS CANCELLED. IF AN ENTERED BAND IS THE ONLY BAND IN ITS CLASS, WITHIN TWENTY-FOUR HOURS AFTER THE CONTEST DEADLINE THE DIRECTOR OF THE BAND MUST EMAIL NOTIFICATION THAT THE BAND WILL TRANSFER TO ANOTHER CONTEST. RECIPIENTS OF THE EMAIL SHOULD BE THE MANAGER OF THE CONTEST FROM WHICH THE BAND IS TRANSFERRING, THE MANAGER OF THE CONTEST TO WHICH THE BAND IS TRANSFERRING, AND THE KMEA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE WILL RESULT IN THE BAND REMAINING IN THE CONTEST ORIGINALLY ENTERED.

B. THE EVENT MANAGER MUST DECLARE HIS/HER DECISION TO CANCEL WITHIN TWENTY-FIVE HOURS AFTER THE ENROLLMENT DEADLINE (9:00 PM EASTERN TIME, 8:00 PM CENTRAL TIME). FAILURE TO MEET THIS DEADLINE WILL RESULT IN AN AUTOMATIC LOSS OF SANCTION FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR.

C. IF AN EVENT IS CANCELLED OR IF AN ENTERED BAND IS THE ONLY BAND IN ITS CLASS, IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EVENT MANAGER TO NOTIFY THE BAND(S) IMMEDIATELY (NO LESS THAN 25 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT). BANDS SO NOTIFIED, AND THE HOST BAND OF A CANCELLED CONTEST, SHALL HAVE THE OPTION OF ENTERING ANOTHER CONTEST FOR THAT DATE AND MAY DO SO BY PHONE OR EMAIL 25 24 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT. (WHEN A CONTEST FALLS 26 DAYS AFTER LABOR DAY, THE OPTION TO ENTER ANOTHER CONTEST SHALL BE 24 23 DAYS PRIOR TO THE CONTEST.) ANY PHONED-IN APPLICATIONS TRANSFERS MUST BE FOLLOWED BY A WRITTEN CONFIRMATION TRANSMITTED OR POSTMARKED WITHIN 24 HOURS OF THE PHONE CONVERSATION. THESE ARE THE ONLY EXCEPTIONS TO THE 26-DAY DEADLINE.

ALSO, DELETE III.A.8, THE OLD CONTEST MANAGER DEADLINE TO CANCEL, AND ADJUST CLAUSE NUMBERS THAT FOLLOW TO ACCOUNT FOR THE DELETION. —APPROVED—

MOTION 6 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) -

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IN IV.D.1.D, AUGUST 1 SHOULD BE AUGUST 15 IN IV.D.1.E, “A PROFICIENT OR DISTINGUISHED RATING” SHOULD BECOME

“PERFORMING FOR ASSESSMENT AT TWO OR MORE KMEA SANCTIONED CONTESTS” IN IV.D.2.C, AUGUST 1 SHOULD BE AUGUST 15

—APPROVED— MOTION 7 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - FOR ALL SIGHT-READING THE JUDGE WILL MAKE RECORDED COMMENTS —APPROVED— MOTION 8 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - STUDENTS WHO AUDITION WILL BE ASSIGNED TO BAND OR ORCHESTRA WITH DEFERENCE TO THEIR STATED PREFERENCE. IF THE THREE HIGHEST SCORING STUDENTS ALL PREFER BAND, THE THIRD HIGHEST WILL BE ASSIGNED TO ORCHESTRA. THE HIGHEST SCORING OF THE THREE THAT PREFERS ORCHESTRA, IF ANY SO STATE, WILL BE ASSIGNED TO ORCHESTRA. THE SAME PRIORITY WILL BE USED FOR THOSE RANKED 4–6, 7–9, AND 10–12 ON EACH INSTRUMENT UNTIL THE ORCHESTRA SECTION IS FULL. EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE WHEN PLAYERS ARE NEEDED ON AUXILIARY INSTRUMENTS SUCH AS PICCOLO, ENGLISH HORN, FLUGELHORN, ETC., IN WHICH CASE PRIORITY WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS WHO HAVE ACCESS TO AND EXPERIENCE ON THE NEEDED INSTRUMENT. —APPROVED— MOTION 9 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - ADD THE FOLLOWING TO THE ALL-STATE BAND RULES AND REGULATIONS

XII. ALL-STATE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE 1. THE ALL-STATE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE WILL CONSIST OF THE SIX STUDENTS

RANKED HIGHEST ON SNARE, THE THREE STUDENTS RANKED HIGHEST ON MALLET, AND THE STUDENT RANKED HIGHEST ON TIMPANI ACCORDING TO THE ALL-STATE BAND SECOND ROUND AUDITIONS.

2. STUDENTS WHO FINISH WITHIN THE REQUIRED RANKINGS ON MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS WILL BE PLACED IN THE ALL-STATE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE BASED ON THE INSTRUMENT THEY CHOOSE TO PERFORM FOR THE ALL-STATE BAND/ORCHESTRA.

3. IN ORDER FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE SELECTED FOR AN ALL-STATE JAZZ BAND TO BE CONSIDERED FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ALL-STATE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE THEY MUST ATTEND THE SECOND-ROUND ALL-STATE BAND AUDITION. A. SUCH STUDENTS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ALL-

STATE BAND/ORCHESTRA, BUT WILL ONLY BE ELIGIBLE FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ALL-STATE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE IF RANKED HIGH ENOUGH.

B. SUCH STUDENTS WHO FINISH WITHIN THE REQUIRED RANKINGS ON MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS WILL BE PLACED IN THE ALL-STATE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE ACCORDING TO THEIR HIGHEST RANKING. STUDENTS WHO RANK EQUALLY ON MORE THAN ONE AUDITION WILL BE SELECTED FROM THE PERTINENT LISTS IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER: SNARE, MALLET, TIMPANI.

—APPROVED— MOTION 10 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - REWORD CURRENT KMEA ALL-STATE BAND POLICY AS FOLLOWS: 7. ONCE A STUDENT HAS BEEN ACCEPTED INTO A POSITION IN THE

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ALL-STATE JAZZ ENSEMBLES, HE/SHE WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ALL-STATE BANDS OR ORCHESTRAS, EXCEPT THAT PERCUSSIONISTS IN THE JAZZ ENSEMBLE MAY AUDITION AT THE SECOND-ROUND AUDITIONS FOR THE SINGULAR PURPOSE OF SEEKING A SPOT IN THE ALL-STATE PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE. SUCH A STUDENT WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SPOT IN THE ALL-STATE BANDS OR ORCHESTRAS. —APPROVED— MOTION 11 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - REMOVE THE RULE PROHIBITING CONSULTATION BETWEEN JUDGES AT SANCTIONED CONTESTS. —APPROVED— MOTION 12 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - ADDITION OF A COMMONWEALTH CONTEST FOR RATINGS ONLY—PILOT FOR 2015. —APPROVED— MOTION 13 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - HOST REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS AND CONTINUE WITH CURRENT SEEDING SYSTEM REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBERS OF BANDS IN CLASS BY STRIKING THE FOLLOWING RULES:

IV.D.1.D IN EACH CLASS THERE MUST BE A MINIMUM OF 20 BANDS REGISTERED WITH THE KMEA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BY THE AUGUST 1 DEADLINE TO WARRANT A REGIONAL QUARTERFINAL EVENT. IN THE EVENT A CLASS REGIONAL QUARTERFINAL IS CANCELLED FOR A GIVEN YEAR (DUE TO FEWER THAN 20 BANDS BEING REGISTERED), THAT CLASS MUST AGAIN HAVE 20 OR MORE BANDS REGISTERED PRIOR TO THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR TWO CONSECUTIVE YEARS IN ORDER FOR THE EVENT TO BE RESCHEDULED. IF THIS QUALIFICATION IS MET, THE EVENT WOULD THEN BE SCHEDULED FOR THAT SECOND YEAR. IV.D.1.E IF A MINIMUM NUMBER OF BANDS PER CLASS IS NOT MET, QUALIFIED BANDS (A PROFICIENT OR DISTINGUISHED RATING) IN THE AFFECTED CLASS(ES) WILL AUTOMATICALLY ADVANCE TO THE STATE SEMIFINALS. IV.D.2 C SHOULD A QUARTERFINAL EVENT NOT BE HELD AS THE RESULT OF HAVING FEWER THAN 20 REGISTERED BANDS IN A GIVEN CLASSIFICATION, THE SEMIFINAL PERFORMANCE ORDER IN THAT CLASS WILL BE DETERMINED BY THE ORIGINAL DRAW, WHICH TAKES PLACE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE AUGUST 1 ENTRY DEADLINE, UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF KMEA.

—APPROVED— MOTION 14 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - CREATE A KMEA MARCHING BAND ADJUDICATION COORDINATOR POSITION(S), STIPEND TO BE NEGOTIABLE. —APPROVED— MOTION 15 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - ADOPT THE NEWLY AMENDED SCORE SHEETS. —APPROVED— MOTION 16 (FROM THE BAND COUNCIL) - INCLUDE IN THE KMEA MARCHING BAND RULES “SUGGESTED BEST PRACTICES FOR NEW BUSINESS FOR THE KENTUCKY MARCHING BAND

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COMMITTEE” AS FOLLOWS 1. MOTIONS FROM DISTRICTS: ANY DISTRICT CAN DECIDE HOW IT WISHES TO

BRING NEW BUSINESS TO THE KENTUCKY MARCHING BAND COMMITTEE THROUGH ITS MBC REPRESENTATIVE. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT DISTRICTS SHOULD STUDY, VET, AND CAREFULLY CONSIDER ANY PROPOSAL BEFORE SUBMITTING A MOTION. DISTRICTS MAY DECIDE TO CONTACT THE MARCHING BAND CHAIR OR EXISTING SUBCOMMITTEE CHAIRS FOR ASSISTANCE IN ADMINISTERING A STATE-WIDE SURVEY TO DETERMINE WHETHER A PROPOSAL HAS BROAD SUPPORT.

2. MOTIONS FROM SUBCOMMITTEES: SUBCOMMITTEES SHOULD BE APPOINTED BY THE MBC CHAIR TO STUDY COMPLEX ISSUES. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT SUBCOMMITTEES SURVEY MEMBERS, CONSULT WITH THE KMEA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LOOK AT OTHER NATIONAL MODELS, AND CAREFULLY STUDY ALL ASPECTS OF PROPOSALS BEFORE SUBMITTING IDEAS TO THE KENTUCKY MARCHING BAND COMMITTEE. MEMBERS OF SUBCOMMITTEES SHOULD REPRESENT A DIVERSE CROSS-SECTION OF KENTUCKY BAND DIRECTORS (DIVERSE BY WAY OF GEOGRAPHY, CLASSIFICATION, ETC.).

3. MOTIONS FROM THE MBC LEADERSHIP: THE MBC LEADERSHIP SHALL CONSIST OF THE KENTUCKY MARCHING BAND COMMITTEE STATE CHAIR, THE KMEA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND THE KMEA PRESIDENT. THE CHAIR MAY WANT TO CONSULT WITH OTHER INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS DURING THE FORMATION OF A PROPOSAL. THE MBC LEADERSHIP SHOULD SUGGEST NEW BUSINESS THAT IS PRIMARILY ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROCEDURAL. IF THE MBC LEADERSHIP IDENTIFIES A NEED FOR A NEW BUSINESS ITEM THAT IS NOT ADMINISTRATIVE OR PROCEDURAL IN NATURE, IT SHOULD PRESENT ITS FINDINGS TO A SUBCOMMITTEE OR FORM A NEW SUBCOMMITTEE TO STUDY THIS NEW BUSINESS ITEM.

—APPROVED— Marching Band Committee – Tim Allen described the potential reconfiguration of the championships that

will receive a second reading in November. Jazz Band – Matt Yarborough provided no report, B. Choral – Megan Puckett – as submitted MOTION 17 (FROM THE CHORAL COUNCIL) - THE CHORAL CHAIR-ELECT WILL MONITOR MUSICAL PREPARATION ASPECTS OF REGIONAL REHEARSALS TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY ACROSS THE STATE. OTHER ASPECTS INCLUDE STAFFING SECTIONALS, REHEARSAL TRACKS, COMMUNICATING EXPECTATIONS TO TEACHERS, ETC. —APPROVED— C. College/University – David Threlkeld - no report submitted All-Collegiate Choir – Vicki Bell report in book Intercollegiate Band – Mark Lynn report in book Intercollegiate Orchestra – Nathan Miller - no report submitted D. Middle School Band – Kara Boyd as submitted E. Middle School Choral – Brett Burton no report F. General Music K–5 – Michelle Lewis no report Children’s Chorus – John Hall – as submitted

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G. General Music 6–12/KJHC – Lynn White H. Orchestra – Patrick O’Rourke mentioned the progress of new large ensemble assessment sheets, tweaks to

the program of excellence, graded large ensemble list. MOTION 18 (FROM THE ORCHESTRA COUNCIL (IN REGARD TO THE LATEST TIME TO CALL UP AN ALTERNATE FOR AN ALL-STATE PERFORMING GROUP.) - A CANCELLATION MUST BE MADE NO LATER THAN 11:59 PM ON THE MONDAY NIGHT PRIOR TO THE CONFERENCE START. —APPROVED— 14. Reports from the College/University Division: A. Collegiate NAfME President – Noah Peak no report B. Collegiate NAfME Advisor – April Sholty 15. Reports of Appointed Committee Chairs A. Music for Special Learners – Amy Bolar B. Community Music – Nan Moore – no report C. Editorial Board – chair TBD D. Government Relations – vacant E. Mentoring Task Force – Glen Flanigan, Past Chair - report in book F. MIOSM – Nancy Bacon – no report submitted G. Retired Teachers – chair TBD – no report submitted H. Technology – Aaron Klausing – no report I. Tri-M Music Honor Society – chair TBD – no report J. Advocacy Leadership Force – Karen Koner – as submitted 16. Reports of Affiliated Organizations A. Kentucky Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association – Brad Almquist – no report B. Kentucky Chapter of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association – Nicola Mason highlighted an upcoming

thirty-five year celebration of the organization C. Kentucky Chapter of American String Teachers Association – Christina Givan – report in book D. Arts & Humanities Consultant: Kentucky Dept. of Education – Robert Duncan – no report E. College Band Directors National Association – Sue Creasap – no report F. Kentucky Association for Jazz Education – David Threlkeld – no report G. Kentucky Association of College Music Departments – Rob James – report in book H. Kentucky Association of School Music Dealers – Greg Lyons – no report I. Kentucky Music Teachers Association – Diana Aubrey highlighted that the journal has gone online, more

online payment opportunities exist, Facebook presence. J. Music Therapy Association of Kentucky – Greta Gillmeister – no report K. National Band Association – Bob Elliott – no report L. Phi Beta Mu – Troy Stovall – report in book M. Kentucky Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society - Brian Mason – report in book 17. Unfinished Business

No unfinished business was presented for board consideration 18. New Business

President Rogers brought the Board’s attention to an omission from a recently approved Conference Performance Application, and suggested the addition of performance information.

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MOTION: RESTORE THE WORDS “FROM THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR” TO THE CONFERENCE PERFORMANCE APPLICATION, AND ADD BLANKS FOR PERFORMANCE DATE, VENUE, AND SELECTION TITLES. GRAHAM/BURTON —APPROVED— MOTION: BOARD MEMBERS WILL TAKE A MOMENT TO THANK LOREN WAA FOR HIS WORK FOR THE ASSOCIATION. BROMLEY/KIDD —APPROVED— President Rogers directed those present to observe a moment of silence, following which he gave a personal account of Dr. Waa’s character and contributions. 19. The meeting was adjourned at 12:02 Respectfully submitted, John Stroube

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President’s Report Brad Rogers

The last six months have been filled with activities and events that underscore the importance of KMEA involvement in not only music teaching and music-making, but the role of music in education in our state and nation. The KMEA State Marching Band Championships and the six weeks of sanctioned local contests leading up to the Regional quarterfinals involved thousands of young musicians, their parents, and band directors and staff members across the Commonwealth. The finals weekend at WKU and surrounding high school venues was both a superb showcase of talent in every classification, and an example of the organizational prowess of our state office staff and the WKU Bands under the direction of Dr. Gary Schallert and Dr. Jeff Bright. In addition to marching band activities, Regional Assessment Managers have begun the organization of their Large and Small Ensemble assessment events, and Division chairs have completed the audition processes for selection of the various all state ensembles. I know we are all looking forward to hearing the all state concert presentations at our February Conference, and the spring assessments for our own groups. KMEA leadership attended the NAfME National Assembly in late June, arriving just prior to an important vote on bills regarding ESEA reauthorization (subsequently passed in to law in early December). We were able to meet with staff members and elected representatives from Kentucky prior to the vote, encouraging the continued inclusion of music as an equal educational discipline in the language of the bill; the final version passed into law maintained that language. In addition, we attended meetings with Southern Division leadership and other elected state music association leaders from across the country to review and develop goals and direction for initiatives related to the pending reauthorization and other issues. We also attended a follow-up meeting of elected leaders at the Southern Division level in early September. On the state side of the political process, in November the newly implemented Career Pathway in the Arts was deemed invalid by our new Commissioner of Education in his first week on the job, stating that it did not meet all of the criteria of other academic pathways, specifically “industry certification.” This surprise decision created a situation in which students in some Kentucky school districts who were enrolled in courses designed to complete the Arts Pathway, sometimes as a condition for graduation, could no longer do so. A group representing KCAE (Kentucky Coalition for Arts Education) made up of Jane Dewey, John Stroube, Tom Stites, and Tanya Bromley presented at the December 9 meeting of the Kentucky Board of Education in Frankfort. Each presenter used different points to make it clear that the decision to scrap the Arts Pathway was ill-advised. We left the meeting with the feeling that we are in a position to shape the remodeling of the Pathway into a form that will meet or exceed all criteria—and that KMEA will have to take the lead role in accomplishing that task. Additionally, we haven’t forgotten certification issues and other concerns that were already on the table. More to come. The Professional Development Conference to be held February 3–6 in Louisville offers a wide variety of sessions and performances for music teachers at all levels. Assembling a conference schedule that best serves the association and its members is a monumental task. As always, special thanks go to Melissa Skaggs for her tireless work in the organization and implementation of the conference. The KMEA Executive Committee will continue to evaluate all aspects of the conference in order to provide the best event possible. As you are aware, the 2017 and 2018 Conferences will present new challenges with the renovation and expansion of the Kentucky International Convention Center beginning later this year. Fortunately, KMEA has already been developing alternative plans to accommodate performances, rehearsals, exhibits, and sessions in different locations. It will be “different,” but the Conference will still go on! Speaking of “new” and “challenging”: KMEA’s website overhaul is moving forward; the KMEA office has engaged a website developer who is in the process of putting together a new “face” for our association based on an outline of our current website content and needed improvements. The membership will be asked for input on improvements or needed changes prior to finalizing the new website. Please contribute when asked—we want this to be as “right” as it can be from the start!

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Notable News has proven to be a great avenue for providing timely information to the membership at large on a monthly basis. We continue to welcome your contributions to this electronic newsletter, and appreciate the work done by Ryan Marsh in making it available to the membership. Division chairs are strongly encouraged to use this forum. KMEA has always been grounded in volunteerism and a spirit of support for each other, regardless of our particular musical calling or the age of the students we teach. We also must advocate for the value of music in building an educated society, and we must work from a stance that providing the best possible musical opportunities for students at all levels is at the foundation of that advocacy. The contributions of each and every one of our members and the efforts of our state office personnel are critical to the success of our association. Thank you for your leadership roles on the Board in carrying out the important work of developing the people who are the future of our Commonwealth and nation.

KMEA Calendar

2015–2016 February 3–6, 2016 Annual In-Service Conference June 18, 2016 Board of Directors Meeting 2016–2017 January 21, 2017 Board of Directors Meeting February 8–11, 2017 Annual In-Service Conference 2017–2018 February 7–10, 2018 Annual In-Service Conference 2018–2019 February 6–9, 2019 Annual In-Service Conference 2019–2020 February 5–8, 2020 Annual In-Service Conference The Executive Committee meets prior to each Board meeting.

KMEA Commissioned Works Rotation Updated 2007

Completed 2002 Jazz Band 2004 Children’s Chorus 2006 Orchestra (missed – re-schedule for 2007) 2008 Chorus 2009 Intercollegiate Band (re-scheduled from 2008) 2010 Band 2012 Kentucky Junior High Chorus 2014 Jazz Band (missed – re-schedule for 2015) Upcoming 2016 Children’s Choir 2018 Orchestra 2020 Chorus - SSA, SATB, TTBB 2022 Intercollegiate Band 2024 Band 2026 Kentucky Junior High Chorus 2028 Jazz Band

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Executive Director’s Report John Stroube

Veteran members of the Board of Directors will recognize a recurring topic in this report—the rule-of-thumb that a nonprofit like KMEA should hold a year’s worth of its expenditures in reserve in order to protect itself in case of severe financial adversity. KMEA’s reserve is invested in stocks and mutual funds through TD Ameritrade. The value of the portfolio is affected by two variables: the rise and fall of the stock market and KMEA’s capacity to add funds. We have no control over the former, but we have some control over the latter. Please see the table below for a retrospective of KMEA’s recent progress toward amassing a year’s worth of expenditures in reserve.

End of fiscal year Value of portfolio June 30, 2006 $247,426 June 30, 2007 $235,201 June 30, 2008 $267,531 June 30, 2009 $201,663 June 30, 2010 $262,436 June 30, 2011 $464,453 June 30, 2012 $511,645 June 30, 2013 $645,828 June 30, 2014 $859,625 June 30, 2015 $904,149

Following are the occasions the Association of has invested cash-on-hand:

• Added $30,000 from excess cash-on-hand in early September, 2009 • Added $45,624.16, as budgeted, on January 14, 2011 • Added $75,000 from excess cash-on-hand on June 17, 2011. • Added $58,531.41, as budgeted, on March 23, 2012 • Added $62,000, as budgeted plus excess cash-on-hand, in November, 2012 • Added $30,000 on December 6, 2013 ($21,239.22 in excess of budgeted commitment to reserve) • Added $78,000.00 on June 27, 2014 • Added $70,000.00 on May 22, 2015

It appears we are still on track reach the goal of amassing a year’s worth of expenditures in reserve in about two years if the market does not sabotage our efforts. Only time will tell. Over the past three years the KMEA office, with input from a human resources firm, has adopted an employee manual, and we have hired a part-time bookkeeper. The presence of the extra help and expertise has freed up time to commit to website redesign, which is underway. In the back of the board book on yellow paper, please see the report from the Fister, Williams, & Oberlander CPA firm; a review of our financial situation, this being a non-audit year. On behalf of the staff at the state office, thank you for the opportunity to serve you, and indirectly your students regarding their music education.

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Reports of Standing and Special Committees

Financial Status Deborah Kidd, Vice-President

This report consists of two items reflecting the current financial state of the Kentucky Music Educators Association.

1. The Balance Sheet shows the current assets of the organization: cash, fixed assets, and investments for the period ending December 31, 2015. Included also are comparatives for the previous four years.

KENTUCKY MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION

Balance Sheet Standard As of December 31, 2015, five year comparison

Dec 31, ‘15 Dec 30, ‘14 Dec 31, ‘13 Dec 31, ‘12 Dec 31, ‘11

ASSETS Current Assets Checking/Savings

CASH IN BANK 261,424.14 293,751.75 312,479.06 312,113.79 343,508.29 CASH-EDWARD JONES MONEY MARKET 0 0 16.99 16.99 4.02

CASH-LINSCO-MONEY MARKET 73,242.73 15,242.94 92,581.34 71,926.03 10,897.36 CASH-FERN SCHOLARSHIP 6,403.90 7,284.91 6,909.99 6,669.74 7,811.60

RETURNED CHECKS 132.00 132.00 0 0 0 Total Checking/Savings 341,202.77 301,168.66 411,987.38 390,726.55 362,221.27 Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable -985.45 -985.45 -940.00 -19.00 585.00 Total Accounts Receivable -985.45 -985.45 -940.00 -19.00 585.00 Total Current Assets 340,217.32 300,183.21 411,047.38 390,707.55 362,806.27 Fixed Assets

OFFICE FURNITURE/FIXTURES 947.15 947.15 947.15 947.15 947.15 EQUIPMENT 31,409.71 31,409.71 31,409.71 31,409.71 29,434.85

Adjustment for Depreciation-EQUIPMENT -28,353.81 -28,353.81 -28,353.81 -28,353.81 -26,626.21 Total Fixed Assets 4,003.05 4,003.05 4,003.05 4,003.05 3,755.79 Other Assets

INVESTMENTS-LINSCO MUTUAL FUNDS 858,926.78 819,081.59 645,736.35 505,807.75 427,081.75 INVESTMENTS-FERN SCHOLARSHIP 38,505.34 41,456.33 39,594.26 36,923.74 33,147.51

Total Other Assets 897,432.12 875,780.86 685,330.61 542,731.49 460,229.26 TOTAL ASSETS 1,241,652.49 1,179,967.12 1,100,381.04 937,442.09 826,791.32 LIABILITIES & EQUITY Liabilities Current Liabilities Other Current Liabilities

FICA & FEDERAL TAXES PAYABLE -91.16 4,021.92 5,589.09 3,250.95 4,704.58 LOCAL WITHHOLDING PAYABLE 1,133.58 908.73 988.88 930.32 851.95 STATE WITHHOLDING PAYABLE 4,864.77 4,743.93 5,127.36 4,727.15 3,846.71

Total Other Current Liabilities 5,907.19 12,338.28 11,705.33 8,908.42 9,403.24 Total Current Liabilities 5,907.19 12,338.28 11,705.33 8,908.42 9,403.24 Total Liabilities 5,907.19 12,338.28 11,705.33 8,908.42 9,403.24 Equity

FUND BALANCE 1,043,345.75 938,149.85 776,452.09 639,455.52 854,193.86 Net Income 191,636.88 199,246.19 312,223.62 258,808.15 205,254.22

Total Equity 1,234,982.63 1,167,628.84 1,088,675.71 928,533.67 817,388.08 TOTAL LIABILITIES & EQUITY 1,241,652.49 1,179,967.12 1,100,381.04 937,442.09 826,791.32

2. The revenue and expenses for the first six months of the 2015–2016 fiscal year as compared with the

annual budget.

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Jul 2015 Aug 2015 Sep 2015 Oct 2015 Nov 2015 Dec 2015 TotalRevenue

101100 MEMBERSHIP DUES 1,434.00 1,782.00 5,423.00 4,980.00 5,222.00 2,592.00 21,433.00

101200 SCHOOL REGISTRATION 5,080.00 26,210.00 15,565.00 13,440.00 6,890.00 1,996.00 69,181.00

104000 MARCHING BAND REVENUE 0.00

104100 SMBC ENTRY FEES 2,700.00 7,500.00 100.00 300.00 10,600.00

104105 SMBC REGIONALS TICKET RECEIPTS 80,290.00 80,290.00

104110 SMBC SEMI-FINALS TICKET RECEIPT 4,757.00 2,210.00 80,224.30 87,191.30

104115 SMBC FINALS TICKET RECEIPTS 120.00 28,640.00 12,481.00 23,008.00 64,249.00

104125 SMBC PROGRAM RECEIPTS 7,772.50 7,772.50

104130 SMBC ADVERTISING RECEIPTS 861.10 295.00 1,092.55 1,058.00 3,306.65

104135 SMBC SPONSORSHIP RECEIPTS 600.00 1,400.00 3,200.00 5,200.00

104140 SMBC MERCHANDISE SALES 10,249.60 10,249.60

104160 SMBC PHOTO SALES 83.26 83.26

Total 104000 MARCHING BAND REVENUE $ 4,161.10 $ 9,020.00 $ 33,792.00 $ 99,573.55 $ 121,254.40 $ 1,141.26 $ 268,942.31

105000 BMN REVENUE 0.00

105100 BMN ADVERTISING AND SUBCRIPTION 4,235.55 47.30 2,010.20 3,451.75 370.00 85.00 10,199.80

Total 105000 BMN REVENUE $ 4,235.55 $ 47.30 $ 2,010.20 $ 3,451.75 $ 370.00 $ 85.00 $ 10,199.80

106000 CONFERENCE OPERATING REVENUE 0.00

106100 REGISTRATION 170.00 0.00 445.08 1,125.00 5,735.00 14,366.83 21,841.91

106120 EXHIBIT REVENUE 1,000.00 2,000.00 3,550.00 1,150.00 1,750.00 4,950.00 14,400.00

106130 CONFERENCE ADVERTISING 350.00 250.00 600.00

106180 CONFERENCE PHOTOS 56.48 56.48

Total 106000 CONFERENCE OPERATING REVENUE $ 1,170.00 $ 2,350.00 $ 3,995.08 $ 2,275.00 $ 7,735.00 $ 19,373.31 $ 36,898.39

107000 ALL-STATE REVENUE 0.00

107105 KY CHILDREN'S CHORUS FEES 182.00 4,326.00 9,456.17 13,964.17

107115 KY JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS FEES 448.00 7,623.00 16,727.00 24,798.00

107130 ALL-STATE CHORUS FEES 216.00 12,324.00 22,443.00 15,123.00 50,106.00

107145 ALL-STATE BAND FEES 1,929.00 15,051.20 16,980.20

107160 ALL-STATE ORCH FEES 15.00 225.00 515.00 4,900.00 5,655.00

107161 AS ORCH AUD FEES 1,365.00 1,365.00

Total 107160 ALL-STATE ORCH FEES $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 15.00 $ 225.00 $ 1,880.00 $ 4,900.00 $ 7,020.00

107175 ALL-STATE JAZZ FEES 140.00 1,680.00 720.00 2,540.00

107180 ALL-STATE JAZZ TICKET REV 20.00 20.00

107185 INTERCOLLEGIATE BAND FEES 341.00 341.00

Total 107000 ALL-STATE REVENUE $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 231.00 $ 13,319.00 $ 39,881.00 $ 62,338.37 $ 115,769.37

108000 ASSESSMENT REVENUE 0.00

108110 DISTRICT 3 INSTRUMENTAL 0.00

108110A DIST 3 INSTR LG ENSEMBLE 230.00 230.00

Total 108110 DISTRICT 3 INSTRUMENTAL $ 230.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 230.00


108120A DISTRICT 5 INSTR LG ENSEMBLE 200.00 200.00





108145 DISTRICT 4 VOCAL 0.00

108145A DIST 4 VOCAL LG ENSEMBLE 300.00 1,000.00 1,300.00

108145B DIST 4 VOCAL SOLO/ENSEMBLE 68.00 28.00 96.00

Total 108145 DISTRICT 4 VOCAL $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 368.00 $ 0.00 $ 1,028.00 $ 1,396.00

108150 DISTRICT 7 BAND 0.00

108151 DISTRICT 7 BAND S/E & HS LG ENSEMBLE 0.00

108151C DISTRICT 7 BAND SOLO/ENSEMBLE 57.00 792.00 849.00

Total 108151 DISTRICT 7 BAND S/E & HS LG ENSEMBLE $ 57.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 792.00 $ 849.00

108152 DISTRICT 7 BAND MS LG ENSEMBLE 200.00 400.00 600.00

Total 108150 DISTRICT 7 BAND $ 257.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 1,192.00 $ 1,449.00

108155 DISTRICT 7 STRING 0.00

108155A DISTRICT 7 STRING LG ENSEMBLE 3,040.00 1,290.00 560.00 4,890.00

108155B DISTRICT 7 STRING SOLO/ENSEMBLE 2,624.00 1,590.00 630.00 4,844.00

Total 108155 DISTRICT 7 STRING $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 5,664.00 $ 2,880.00 $ 1,190.00 $ 9,734.00


108162 DISTRICT 7 VOCAL HS LARGE GROUP 600.00 900.00 1,500.00

Total 108160 DISTRICT 7 VOCAL $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 600.00 $ 900.00 $ 1,500.00


108165A DISTRICT 12 BAND LG ENSEMBLE 5,084.50 1,325.50 6,410.00

108165B DISTRICT 12 BAND SOLO/ENSEMBLE 9,587.50 2,862.50 12,450.00

Total 108165 DISTRICT 12 BAND $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 14,672.00 $ 4,188.00 $ 18,860.00

108170 DISTRICT 12 STRING 0.00

108170A DISTRICT 12 STRING LG ENSEMBLE 100.00 100.00 6,010.00 1,410.00 7,620.00

108170B DISTRICT 12 STRING SOLO/ENSEMBL 86.00 5,928.00 1,366.00 7,380.00

Total 108170 DISTRICT 12 STRING $ 0.00 $ 100.00 $ 0.00 $ 186.00 $ 11,938.00 $ 2,776.00 $ 15,000.00


108175A DISTRICT 12 VOCAL LG ENSEMBLE 100.00 5,085.00 2,315.00 7,500.00

108175B DISTRICT 12 VOCAL SOLO/ENSEMBLE 68.00 369.00 318.00 755.00

Total 108175 DISTRICT 12 VOCAL $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 168.00 $ 5,454.00 $ 2,633.00 $ 8,255.00



108180B DISTRICT 2 INSTR SOLO/ENSEMBLE 301.00 301.00



108195A DISTRICT 8 VOCAL LG ENSEMBLE 200.00 200.00

KENTUCKY MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATIONRevenue/Expenses

July - December, 2015

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108195B DISTRICT 8 VOCAL SOLO/ENSEMBLE 108.00 108.00

Total 108195 DISTRICT 8 VOCAL $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 308.00 $ 308.00



108200B DISTRICT 1 INSTR SOLO/ENSEMBLE 357.00 357.00



108211 DISTRICT 6 INSTR HS 0.00

108211D DIST 6 HS INSTR LG ENSEMBLE 0.00 430.00 430.00

Total 108211 DISTRICT 6 INSTR HS $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 430.00 $ 430.00

108213 DISTRICT 6 INSTR S/E 409.00 409.00



108215A DISTRICT 6 VOCAL LG ENSEMBLE 200.00 800.00 300.00 700.00 2,000.00

108215B DISTRICT 6 VOCAL SOLO/ENSEMBLE 80.00 70.00 410.00 560.00

Total 108215 DISTRICT 6 VOCAL $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 200.00 $ 880.00 $ 370.00 $ 1,110.00 $ 2,560.00


108221 DISTRICT 11 INSTR LARGE GROUP 130.00 300.00 690.00 1,120.00

Total 108220 DISTRICT 11 INSTRUMENTAL $ 0.00 $ 130.00 $ 300.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 690.00 $ 1,120.00




108250 ASSESSMENT MEDAL SALES 39.00 5.00 132.00 176.00

Total 108000 ASSESSMENT REVENUE $ 526.00 $ 660.00 $ 505.00 $ 7,398.00 $ 36,114.00 $ 18,362.00 $ 63,565.00

109000 OTHER REVENUE 24.00 -121.00 165.84 -300.00 -231.16

109105 PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE 0.00

109106 ORCH POE 25.00 25.00

Total 109105 PROGRAM OF EXCELLENCE $ 25.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 25.00

109110 WEBSITE ADVERTISING 60.00 315.00 60.00 435.00

Total 109000 OTHER REVENUE $ 85.00 $ 339.00 -$ 61.00 $ 165.84 -$ 300.00 $ 0.00 $ 228.84

Total Revenue $ 16,691.65 $ 40,408.30 $ 61,460.28 $ 144,603.14 $ 217,166.40 $ 105,887.94 $ 586,217.71

Gross Profit $ 16,691.65 $ 40,408.30 $ 61,460.28 $ 144,603.14 $ 217,166.40 $ 105,887.94 $ 586,217.71

Expenditures

200000 PERSONNEL -525.00 -525.00

200100 SALARY-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 5,806.06 5,806.06 5,806.06 5,806.06 8,709.09 6,206.06 38,139.39

200110 SALARY-ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR 4,027.48 4,027.48 4,027.48 4,027.48 6,041.22 4,377.48 26,528.62

200120 WAGES-OFFICE MANAGER 2,488.50 2,471.91 2,455.32 2,750.59 3,732.75 2,721.91 16,620.98

200130 WAGES-OFFICE ASSISTANT 2,187.00 2,187.00 2,187.00 2,187.00 3,280.50 2,437.00 14,465.50

200135 WAGES-HALF TIME BOOKKEEPER 634.14 826.58 479.49 698.72 936.00 1,261.00 4,835.93

200140 FICA & UNEMPLOYMENT INS. 1,166.80 1,174.79 1,174.65 1,238.39 1,813.21 1,380.01 7,947.85

200150 WORKERS' COMPENSATION 490.51 490.51

200155 CELL PHONE REIMBURSEMENT 116.61 28.40 28.18 80.13 253.32

200160 MEDICAL BENEFITS 1,418.38 1,399.84 1,399.84 1,521.35 1,521.35 1,539.89 8,800.65

200165 FLEXIBLE SPENDING 27.86 187.04 110.27 106.96 138.85 153.19 724.17

201193 PART TIME OFFICE HELP 307.89 688.51 665.44 636.53 2,298.37

Total 200000 PERSONNEL $ 17,347.83 $ 18,080.70 $ 17,976.40 $ 19,543.75 $ 26,838.41 $ 20,793.20 $ 120,580.29

201000 OPERATING EXPENSES 0.00

201100 BANK AND MERCHANT FEES 1,175.12 499.17 640.24 1,744.01 1,168.86 937.10 6,164.50

201110 CLEANING & MAINTENANCE 64.03 38.54 80.15 19.50 19.50 19.50 241.22

201120 EQUIPMENT PURCHASES 73.14 1,199.99 20.99 1,294.12

201121 EQUIPMENT MAINT & REPAIRS 50.44 74.89 125.33

201123 SOFTWARE 129.99 129.99

201125 FINANCIAL SERVICES, AUDIT 5,300.00 5,300.00

201135 INSURANCE 793.00 793.00 1,586.00

201140 BROADBAND INTERNET 79.94 79.94 79.94 79.94 79.94 79.94 479.64

201150 OFFICE SUPPLIES 6.36 94.45 34.94 103.48 239.23

201155 PREPAID POSTAGE -53.24 18.51 31.41 4.28 -897.33 1,600.00 703.63

201156 POSTAGE METER EXPENSE 258.93 341.50 298.43 898.86

201157 POSTAGE, GENERAL/MISC 43.94 69.37 40.78 178.20 61.34 393.63

Total 201155 PREPAID POSTAGE $ 249.63 $ 87.88 $ 413.69 $ 182.48 -$ 537.56 $ 1,600.00 $ 1,996.12

201160 PRINTING, MISCELLANEOUS 17.01 30.00 20.00 67.01

201165 RENT, OFFICE 995.00 1,990.00 995.00 995.00 995.00 5,970.00

201175 TELEPHONE 137.85 137.85 138.13 137.93 137.93 192.18 881.87

201180 UTILITIES 210.71 217.22 201.70 194.65 162.69 110.95 1,097.92

201185 WEB SERVICES AND DESIGN 15.00 233.67 20.00 1,750.00 2,018.67

201186 ENEWS LETTER STIP 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 100.00 600.00

Total 201185 WEB SERVICES AND DESIGN $ 115.00 $ 333.67 $ 120.00 $ 100.00 $ 100.00 $ 1,850.00 $ 2,618.67

201195 OFFICE ERRANDS 58.05 88.15 80.00 44.00 270.20

Total 201000 OPERATING EXPENSES $ 4,025.28 $ 2,818.70 $ 9,082.00 $ 4,281.45 $ 2,206.36 $ 6,048.03 $ 28,461.82

202000 EXECUTIVE COMM. EXPENSES 0.00

202130 NAfME TRAVEL 1,677.37 667.52 374.07 129.26 2,848.22

202140 EXEC COMM/BUD TRAVEL & EXPENSES 22.95 783.95 1,365.08 120.00 664.50 1,269.43 4,225.91

202150 KCAE & ADVISORY COUNCIL EXPENSE 99.33 99.33

Total 202000 EXECUTIVE COMM. EXPENSES $ 1,700.32 $ 1,550.80 $ 1,739.15 $ 249.26 $ 664.50 $ 1,269.43 $ 7,173.46

203000 COMMITTEE/DIVISION EXPENSES 0.00

203100 STATE BOARD MTG EXPENSES 702.99 1,085.28 1,788.27

203101 STATE BD BOOK PRINTING 158.00 158.00

203105 LISTENING COMMITTEE 127.94 127.94

Total 203100 STATE BOARD MTG EXPENSES $ 988.93 $ 0.00 $ 1,085.28 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 2,074.21

203115 CHORAL COUNCIL 43.01 43.01

203120 KCNAfME FALL CONFERENCE 186.45 63.60 500.00 750.05

Total 203000 COMMITTEE/DIVISION EXPENSES $ 1,031.94 $ 0.00 $ 1,085.28 $ 186.45 $ 63.60 $ 500.00 $ 2,867.27

204000 MARCHING BAND EXPENSES 3,902.97 3,902.97

204100 MARCHING BAND COMM 1.92 83.85 1,257.36 171.34 1,514.47

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204105 REGIONALS JUDGES 451.20 388.20 7,606.56 217.58 8,663.54

204106 REGIONAL JUDGES STIPENDS 14,420.00 14,420.00

Total 204105 REGIONALS JUDGES $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 451.20 $ 14,808.20 $ 7,606.56 $ 217.58 $ 23,083.54

204115 REGIONALS SITE ALLOTMENTS 19,000.00 19,000.00

204120 REGIONALS SUPPLIES/EQUIPT 675.00 172.44 185.44 69.25 1,102.13

204123 REGIONAL SHIPPING/POSTAGE 2.40 61.81 224.01 288.22

204130 SMBC COORDINATOR EXPENSES 114.95 61.08 678.15 854.18

204135 FINALS WKND STAFFING 2,298.58 2,298.58

204136 FINALS WKND STAFF STIPENDS (W-9 2,850.00 300.00 3,150.00

204137 FINALS WKND STAFF STIP NO W-9 4,075.00 4,075.00

Total 204135 FINALS WKND STAFFING $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 9,223.58 $ 300.00 $ 9,523.58

204138 PHOTOGRAPHER 800.00 800.00

204140 FINALS WEEKEND STUDENT STAFFING 7,000.00 7,000.00

204145 FINALS WEEKEND JUDGES 7,980.00 3,678.07 13,239.34 2,336.25 27,233.66

204146 FINALS WEEKEND JUDGES STIPENDS 15,580.00 760.00 16,340.00

Total 204145 FINALS WEEKEND JUDGES $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 7,980.00 $ 19,258.07 $ 13,999.34 $ 2,336.25 $ 43,573.66

204150 FINALS WEEKEND SITE ALLOTMENTS 10,000.00 10,000.00

204155 FINALS WEEKEND TICKET EXPENSE 72.70 2,061.81 -665.43 16.95 1,486.03

204160 FINALS WEEKEND PRINTING 80.23 80.23

204165 FINALS WEEKEND PROGRAM EXPENSES 1,500.00 3,200.50 4,700.50

204166 FINAL WKND PROGRAM EXP STIPEND 420.00 420.00

Total 204165 FINALS WEEKEND PROGRAM EXPENSES $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 1,500.00 $ 3,620.50 $ 0.00 $ 5,120.50

204169 SPONSORSHIP EXPENSE 7.20 7.20

204175 FINALS WEEKEND AWARDS 6,930.63 4,360.00 9,600.23 2,622.00 189.53 72.97 23,775.36

204180 FINALS WEEKEND SUPPLIES/EQUIP 675.00 172.44 146.54 915.72 265.75 2,175.45

204183 FINALS WKND SHIPPING/POSTAGE 1.92 89.53 91.45

204185 SMBC MISCELLANEOUS 129.04 129.04

Total 204000 MARCHING BAND EXPENSES $ 6,939.75 $ 9,729.84 $ 18,596.34 $ 69,643.87 $ 45,217.37 $ 3,380.84 $ 153,508.01

205000 BMN EXPENSES 0.00

205100 BMN EDITOR 1,100.00 1,100.00 2,200.00

205110 BMN TYPESETTING 595.00 700.00 1,295.00

205120 BMN PRINTING 2,983.57 4,211.37 7,194.94

205130 BMN MAILING HOUSE FEES 249.81 255.69 505.50

205140 BMN POSTAGE 0.96 -149.74 1,000.96 -4.52 2.74 1,100.00 1,950.40

205145 BMN ADVERTISING EXPENSE 20.15 20.15

Total 205000 BMN EXPENSES $ 21.11 $ 3,678.64 $ 2,100.96 $ 4,462.54 $ 702.74 $ 2,200.00 $ 13,165.99

206000 CONFERENCE OPERATING EXPENSES 0.00

206103 CONF ONLINE REGISTRATION 225.00 225.00

206115 CONF BROCHURES/POSTAGE 95.48 95.48

206130 CLINICS - CHORAL DIVISION 0.00

206135 CHORAL DIV. CLINICIAN EXPENSES 610.70 610.70

Total 206130 CLINICS - CHORAL DIVISION $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 610.70 $ 610.70

206150 CLINICS - GENERAL MUSIC K-5 0.00

206155 GEN. MUS. K-5 CLINICIAN EXPENSE 311.00 311.00

Total 206150 CLINICS - GENERAL MUSIC K-5 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 311.00 $ 311.00

206225 CONFERENCE AWARDS 136.95 136.95

206250 CONFERENCE STAFF TRAVEL/FOOD 61.07 61.07

206255 EXHIBIT HALL EXPENSES -98.40 -98.40

206265 REGISTRATION SUPPLIES AND FEES 168.56 172.44 103.97 -22.70 422.27

Total 206000 CONFERENCE OPERATING EXPENSES $ 168.56 $ 225.00 $ 233.51 $ 103.97 -$ 121.10 $ 1,154.13 $ 1,764.07

207000 ALL-STATE EXPENSES 0.00

207105 KY CHILDREN'S CHORUS EXPENSES 5.58 45.60 51.18

207106 KY CHILDREN'S CHORUS STIPENDS 2,430.90 2,430.90

207107 KCC MUSIC 46.12 12.42 1,962.70 2,021.24

Total 207105 KY CHILDREN'S CHORUS EXPENSES $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 51.70 $ 12.42 $ 1,962.70 $ 2,476.50 $ 4,503.32

207115 KY JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS EXPENSES 6.68 49.50 56.18

207116 KY JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS STIPENDS 4,384.50 4,384.50

207117 KJHC MUSIC 73.29 12.38 3,692.74 3,778.41

Total 207115 KY JUNIOR HIGH CHORUS EXPENSES $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 79.97 $ 12.38 $ 3,692.74 $ 4,434.00 $ 8,219.09

207130 AS CHORUS EXPENSES 4.26 240.48 34.84 919.98 6,246.21 2,503.52 9,949.29

207131 AS CHORUS STIPENDS 1,500.00 6,400.00 7,900.00

207132 AS CHOR MUSIC 456.00 101.43 16.20 9,002.49 -360.00 9,216.12

Total 207130 AS CHORUS EXPENSES $ 4.26 $ 696.48 $ 136.27 $ 2,436.18 $ 21,648.70 $ 2,143.52 $ 27,065.41

207145 AS BAND EXPENSES 2.29 0.97 707.19 2,669.19 3,379.64

207146 AS BAND STIPENDS 2,900.00 2,900.00

207147 AS BAND MUSIC 1,833.44 453.35 2,286.79

207150 AS BAND COND/PIANO/PROG 1.19 1.19

Total 207145 AS BAND EXPENSES $ 1.19 $ 2.29 $ 0.00 $ 0.97 $ 2,540.63 $ 6,022.54 $ 8,567.62

207160 AS ORCHESTRA EXPENSES 2.13 80.00 4.09 644.69 175.00 905.91

207162 AS ORCH MUSIC 172.73 134.10 306.83

207165 AS ORCH COND/PIANO/PROG 1.19 1.19

Total 207160 AS ORCHESTRA EXPENSES $ 3.32 $ 252.73 $ 0.00 $ 4.09 $ 644.69 $ 309.10 $ 1,213.93

207175 AS JAZZ EXPENSES 89.56 89.56

207177 AS JAZZ MUSIC 398.31 368.02 766.33

Total 207175 AS JAZZ EXPENSES $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 398.31 $ 0.00 $ 457.58 $ 855.89

Total 207000 ALL-STATE EXPENSES $ 8.77 $ 951.50 $ 267.94 $ 2,864.35 $ 30,489.46 $ 15,843.24 $ 50,425.26

208000 ASSESSMENT EXPENSES 14.25 14.25

203113 MUSIC LIST SUBCOMMITTEES 105.63 105.63

208103 ASSESSMENT MANAGER MEETINGS 3.56 2,159.85 559.93 75.20 2,798.54


208151 DISTRICT 7 BAND STIPENDS 0.00

208151A DISTRICT 7 BAND S/E & HS LG STI -15.00 -15.00

Total 208151 DISTRICT 7 BAND STIPENDS -$ 15.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 -$ 15.00

208153 DISTRICT 7 BAND MS LARGE GROUP 1,800.00 1,800.00

Total 208150 DISTRICT 7 BAND -$ 15.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 1,800.00 $ 1,785.00

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208155 DISTRICT 7 STRING 642.85 642.85

208156 DISTRICT 7 STRING STIPENDS 1,800.00 1,800.00

Total 208155 DISTRICT 7 STRING $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 2,442.85 $ 2,442.85

208185 DISTRICT 2 VOCAL 600.00 600.00

208195 DISTRICT 8 VOCAL 200.00 200.00

208250 ASSESSMENT MEDAL EXPENSES 6.24 6.24

208255 ASSESSMENT CERTIFICATES/PLAQUES 295.00 728.95 1,023.95

208260 ASSESSMENT POSTAGE MISC 0.48 54.61 4.65 4.56 4.05 68.35

Total 208000 ASSESSMENT EXPENSES $ 3.29 $ 2,509.46 $ 1,893.53 $ 10.80 $ 184.88 $ 4,442.85 $ 9,044.81

209000 OTHER EXPENSES 0.00

209106 ORCHESTRA POE 46.00 46.00

209110 INVESTMENT FEES 933.42 919.37 863.35 857.63 851.20 4,424.97

209130 MISCELLANEOUS 95.00 9.28 -9.28 625.00 121.00 841.00

Total 209000 OTHER EXPENSES $ 1,028.42 $ 974.65 $ 854.07 $ 1,482.63 $ 851.20 $ 121.00 $ 5,311.97

209115 FERN SCHOLARSHIP EXPENSES 0.00 0.00

209116 FERN SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEE 1,000.00 1,000.00

Total 209115 FERN SCHOLARSHIP EXPENSES $ 1,000.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 0.00 $ 1,000.00

Total Expenditures $ 33,275.27 $ 40,519.29 $ 53,829.18 $ 102,829.07 $ 107,097.42 $ 55,752.72 $ 393,302.95

Net Operating Revenue -$ 16,583.62 -$ 110.99 $ 7,631.10 $ 41,774.07 $ 110,068.98 $ 50,135.22 $ 192,914.76

Net Revenue -$ 16,583.62 -$ 110.99 $ 7,631.10 $ 41,774.07 $ 110,068.98 $ 50,135.22 $ 192,914.76

Tuesday, Jan 12, 2016 09:02:02 AM GMT-8 - Cash Basis

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Recognitions Committee Brad Rogers, President

2015–2016 State Award Winners Elementary Teacher of the Year – Betty Webber, Erpenbeck Elementary School Middle School Teacher of the Year – Beth Lyles, Noe Middle School High School Teacher of the Year – Linda Pulley, Iroquois High School College/University Teacher of the Year – Todd Hill, Murray State University Friend of Music – Merwyn Jackson, Richmond Citation for Service – Nancy Leisl, Hebron Administrator of the Year – Mike Hogg, Berea Independent Superintendent

Reports of Special Agencies

Bluegrass Music News George Boulden, Editor

The Bluegrass Music News (BMN) is published quarterly and promotes music education, related activities of the membership, and music programs across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The BMN journal seeks to publish articles related to all fields of music education and encourages all members of the Kentucky Music Educators Association (KMEA) to submit ideas, comments, as well as their own writings to the magazine. Articles in the Fall and Winter issues included observations about leadership roles in orchestra, vocal improvisation, autism, keys to performing marches, student teaching, mentoring, composer collaborations, teaching for understanding, and developing the musical percussionist. Additionally, since 2014 each issue of the Bluegrass Music News is available as a pdf on the KMEA website. To download a copy go to kmea.org and click on the Bluegrass Music News tab. The editor is always looking for contributions from the membership and encourages everyone to share “their story”. Please consider submitting something to a future issue of the Bluegrass Music News. Special thanks to Barbara Grinnell for her continued outstanding work as the graphic artist in charge of the layout of the Bluegrass Music News, as well as the staff in the KMEA office for their support and guidance in preparing the journal each quarter.

Commission for Performance Assessment David Graham, Chair

The Performance Assessment Managers Council met at John Hardin High School on August 15, 2005. During this meeting, the following division representatives were elected to serve as manager representatives on the Commission for Performance Assessment for the next two years, along with the current division chairs:

2015-16 Commission for Performance Assessment David Graham, Chair

Allison Weitkamp, band manager Lois Wiggins, band chair Brant Veal, vocal manager Megan Puckett, choral chair Kelly Mayes, string manager Patrick O’Rourke, orchestra chair Band managers reviewed a script for sight-reading adjudicators. The script will be used statewide this spring as a pilot and any refinements brought to the CPA for approval in May. New large group assessment sheets for band and orchestra will be piloted in several districts. Our goal remains to make final adjustments to these following this spring’s assessments and present revised sheets to the CPA for review in May.

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As the board approved last June, the State Solo and Ensemble Assessment will now be one event on May 21 at the University of Louisville.

Reports of District Presidents

District 2

DuWayne Dale, President

District Officers DuWayne Dale, President and Community Music Chair Alan Emerson, President-elect & Instrumental Jazz Chair April Yonts, Secretary/Treasurer & Special Learners Chair Adam Thomas, High School Band Chair Kaitlin Callihan, Middle School Band Chair Candy Miller, High School Choral Chair Alecia Meyer, Middle School Choral Chair

Kelsey Davidson, Orchestra Chair Deidra Goodman, General Music K–5 Chair Pam Wooldridge, General Music 6–12 Chair Bradley Naylor, College/University Chair Shelia Miller, Mentoring Chair Aaron Klausing, Technology Chair Ed Hauser, Assessment Chair, Band Alecia Meyer, Assessment Chair, Choral Jenifer Wiggins, Assessment Chair, Choral Tom Stites, Assessment Chair, Orchestra

• Full fall meeting minutes can be viewed at www.sdbda.org/fallmeeting.html

• The Henderson County High School Wind Ensemble has accepted an invitation to perform at the 2016

National Memorial Day Concert Series in Washington D.C. They will perform two concerts, one at the National Air Force Memorial and one in front of the Lincoln Memorial, as well as participating in the Wreath Laying at Arlington National Cemetery and attending the National Symphony concert on the lawn of the Capitol.

• Owensboro Red Steel drum band performed with the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra on December 12

and 13 for their holiday pops concert.

• The Southern Oaks Elementary School choir was selected as “student talent” to present to attending members on Day 2 of the Leader in Me Symposium. They sang the Future’s Calling Us to demonstrate beginning with the end in mind and Words of Wisdom to demonstrate sharpening the saw.

• 2015–2016 marks the 20th and final year of the Highland Elementary School Renaissance Faire. This has

been a wonderful tradition for students as they have been immersed in the arts of dance, drama, music and visual arts through this performance.

• Madisonville North Hopkins Marching Maroons placed second in the KMEA Class 4A State Finals.

• Madisonville North Hopkins High School Band represented Hopkins County in Governor Bevin's

Inaugural Parade on December 8th.

• Madisonville North Hopkins High School Band will be marching at Disney World in April.

• The DCHS Band will be travelling to New York City for a performance at the Statue of Liberty in April

• The DCHS Band, Choir, and Orchestra have moved/are moving into new facilities this semester.

• The Henderson County ArtsFest will be held February 27, 2016

• All-District Honors Choir: April, 2016

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District Awards

• Elementary Teacher of the Year – Liz Toolis, Newton Parrish, nominated by Dennis Jewett

• Middle School Teacher of the Year –

Kaitlin Callihan, OMS, nominated by Chris Spivey

• High School Teacher of the Year - Aaron Klausing, OHS, nominated by Abe Barr

• College/University Teacher of the Year -

Dennis Jewett – KWC, nominated by Jenifer Wiggins

• Friend of Music - Joyce Goodwin nominated by Alicia Meyer

• Citation for Service - Sarah Elliott nominated by Chris Spivey

• Administrator of the Year - Steve Bratcher, Newton Parrish, nominated by Liz Toolis

District 3 Cedrick Leavell, President

Officers

President – Cedrick Leavell President-Elect – Grant Calvert Secretary/Treasurer – Meagan Collar Band Chair – Jason Ausbrooks Choral Chair – Megan Puckett Middle School Instr. Chair – Joel Watson Middle School Choral Chair – Debbie Blecher Orchestra Chair – Casey Powell College/University – Dr. Paul Hondorp Festival Manager – David Graham Vocal/Choral Festival Manager – Dr. Jennifer Adams Jazz Chair – Nick Collar

3rd District News of Note Warren Central High School had 3 students qualify for KMEA All State Choir (Bryanna Stoots, Ashton Blakeman, and Michael Miller). Warren Central's Chorus was also invited to be the featured performers at the Kentucky State Board Association's 80th Annual Conference in February. Our Spring Musical will be "Legally Blonde the Musical", and performance dates are March 11th-13th at WCHS.

The Bowling Green High School Orchestra under the direction of Patrick O'Rourke will be performing at this year's KMEA In-Service.

Bowling Green High School Choral Department August 27 - Ice Cream Social and Introductory Concert September 20th - BGHS A Cappella performed in “An Afternoon of Choral Music “ joint collaboration with WKU Chorale September 28th - American Composers Concert featuring the BGHS Choristers, Bellissima and A Cappella choirs September 30th - 28 BGHS A Cappella members participated in the WKU Honor Choir October 29th - BGHS hosted the TDMEA All-State auditions November 14th - BGHS Choral Activities presented “Acapalooza”, a joint contemporary a cappella showcase with WKU contemporary groups, South Warren HS, Greenwood HS and Gatton Academy of Math and Science December 3rd - BGHS Choral Activities in a joint concert with the BGHS Orchestra and Band December 11–12 - BGHS A Cappella Taste of Christmas - a Christmas concert with food and soloists

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December 14th - BGHS Choral Activities collaborated with Orchestra Kentucky “A Christmas Homecoming” at SKyPAC BGHS has 17 students that earned a place in the All-State Choirs. North Butler Elementary in Butler County has been busy. The fourth grade just performed the musical "Annie" here at our school twice this week. We have very supportive parents and grandparents who helped with scenery, costumes, etc. And we got to use our brand new sound system (with wireless headsets) for the first time--made possible by students working hard and selling candy bars last year. The 5th grade choir went Christmas caroling in Morgantown at the nursing home, courthouse, city hall, etc. The 5th grade band had a concert with the Butler County High School band last week. We have had Mandarin Chinese classes at our school this semester with a visiting Chinese teacher, Mr. Lin. Mr. Lin collaborated with the music and art departments. In music class we learned a traditional Chinese song "Zhou Peng You" and the Chinese instruments "Erhu" and "Pipa" from our new Quaver music program. Students dramatized the story of the Chinese "Year Naming Race" using instruments they chose. We translated songs into Mandarin using the words we had learned from Mr. Lin such as hello, goodbye, thank you, and friend. Students traveled around the school and performed the songs as well as did Christmas caroling in the school. Muhlenberg County Music Department Six chorus students from Muhlenberg County High School participated in the 2015 Choir Fest at Austin Peay State University on October 20, 2015. Singers from fifteen middle schools and high schools sang in this event. The Middle School Honor Choir was directed by Mary Busman; the High School Womens' choir was directed by Bill Caldwell; and the High School Mixed Choir was directed by Dr. Korre Foster, who was also the festival manager. A concert for the public by the three honor choirs was given at 4:30 P.M. on October 20 in the George and Sharon Mabry Concert Hall of the Music/Mass Communications Building at APSU. This was the first year in which singers from our high school participated in the Choir Fest. Our chorus has participated for several years in Veterans Day observances. The most recent programs to honor our veterans were on November 10 and 11. In addition to local veterans, the audiences included the students of these school venues: Muhlenberg County High School, Muhlenberg North Middle School, and Muhlenberg South Middle School. The annual Veterans Day observances are collaborations among the JROTC, MCHS Band, Middle School Choruses, and High School Chorus. Our chorus Christmas concert on December 14, 2015 was also a collaboration among eleven singers, seventeen class piano students, and eleven high school dance students of Melanie Boggess, who owns and operates the Encore Dance Studio in Greenville. This was the first year that our beginning level piano class has performed in a public concert. One of our 2014 graduates, Ryan Jones, who is now a Sophomore at WKU, was honored by being selected through audition, to play Rhapsody in Blue with the Western Kentucky University Symphonic Band, in a concert at First Baptist Church of Bowling Green on November 20. Ryan is majoring in Music Education at WKU. As a high school student, he was selected to be the keyboard member for the All-State Jazz Band. Among other honors, he was the chorus accompanist for the 2013–14 school year. He was also a percussionist in the band, and a member of the percussion ensemble directed by Rick Gardner. Our music department is very proud of Ryan.

Warren East Instrumental Department - WEHS band had 8 students selected to the All-District Band and 9 selected as alternates. They also had 8 selected into the WKU Honors Band and 7 more selected as alternates. WEHS premiered Cedrick Leavell's “Carol of the Carols” on their Christmas concert this past December. The WEMS band had 2 students selected into the All-District band with one more as an alternate. They also had 7 students selected into the MSU Middle School Quad State Band.

District 6 Mary Scaggs, President

October 7, 2015 District 6 became incorporated. We are officially titled with the Commonwealth of Kentucky as District 6 Music Education Association Inc.

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2015–2016 District 6 Award Recipients Betty M. Webber - Elementary Teacher of the Year Jana Bromley – Middle School Teacher of the Year Bob Elliott – High School Teacher of the Year Dr. Amy Gillingham - College/University Teacher of the Year Nancy Leisl - Citation for Service Kentucky Symphony Orchestra - Friend of Music 2016 State Award District 6 Recipients Betty M. Webber - Elementary Teacher of the Year Nancy Leisl - Citation for Service 30-Year Award – Debbie Brown, Robert Elliott, Chris Petersen, and Mary Scaggs 35-Year Award – Brenda Hutchison 2016 KMEA Convention Performances from District 6: Campbell County High School Wind Ensemble (Nick Little) Thursday, 2/4/16 11:55 AM Cooper High School Chamber Women's Ensemble (Kellie Clark) Thursday, 2/4/16 2:40 PM Grant County High School Jazz Ensemble (Andrew McGrannahan) Thursday, 2/4/16 4:25 PM Ryle High School Honors Wind Symphony (Bob Elliott) Friday, 2/5/16 11:15 AM 2016 KMEA Clinicians from District 6 Raquel Rodriquez-Northern Kentucky University-Brass Tactics: Building Virtuosity in the Brass Section John DeFerraro-Henderson County High School-Choral Music for the Developing Ensemble Melissa Little-Grant's Lick Elementary-Wow! Look at That! Arts Integration: Part 3 Leslie Hagen-Cline Elementary-Wow! Look at That! Arts Integration: Part 3 Karen Koner-Northern Kentucky University-Assessment in the Music Classroom? Friend or Foe? and You want me to teach what? Tips for teaching outside of your comfort zone! Katie Barton-Northern Kentucky University-You want me to teach what? Tips for teaching outside of your comfort zone! Melissa Marotta-Cepbell Ridge Elementary-You want me to teach what? Tips for teaching outside of your comfort zone! General Music Villa Madonna in Kenton County (Paula Ransom) had their 3rd graders sing for the 9–11 Service and dedication of the Northern Kentucky 9–11 Monument. 2nd/6th grades and 4th/5th grades sang for the Crescent Springs/Villa Hills Tree Lighting in December. Summit View Academy in Kenton County (Samantha Stapleton) will present "Willy Wonka, Jr." and will be performed by 4th–8th grade SVA students at Simon Kenton High School on Thursday, March 31st at 6:30 and Saturday, April 2nd at 2pm. R.C. Hinsdale in Kenton County (Judy Combs) hosted a Fine Arts Evening, held December 14 @ 7:00 PM and featured the Tree Top Singers Chorus, Dulcimer Club and The Northern Kentucky School of Music Beethoven and Mozart Clubs. Also, the Hinsdale Drama Club will perform Lion King Jr. in April 2016. Ryland Heights Elementary in Kenton County (Paula House) performed a Fall/Halloween themed concert for the third grade parents and the community. In December the 2nd graders performed songs about the Christmas season. Moyer, Woodfill and Johnson Elementary Schools, Fort Thomas in Campbell County (Mary Scaggs) had 190 second grade students perform a Veteran’s Day concert during the City’s Veteran’s Day celebration on November 15th. Mrs. Heather French Henry was the guest speaker during this concert. Choral Villa Madonna Academy in Kenton County (Paula Ransom) has 6 elementary students in the Cincinnati Boy Choir, 7 students in ACDA All-State, 14 in Treble Choir, and 2 are in the Cincinnati Childrens' Choir.

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The Taylor Mill Elementary in Kenton County (Nancy Swainhart) had their chorus present a concert for the Taylor Mill Christmas tree lighting. The choir will went to Redwood School and Woodcrest Nursing Home to perform for the residents. The chorus also sang for the annual Veteran’s Day program and for a fall PTA. Summit View Academy in Kenton County (Samantha Stapleton) will have one student representing the school in the SSA All State Choir. R. C. Hinsdale in Kenton County (Judy Combs) had 3 students make the All State Kentucky Children’s Chorus. Six students participated in the Northern Kentucky Honor Choir. Ft. Wright Elementary and Piner Elementary in Boone County (Rebecca Morrison) 4th and 5th grade choruses sang a combined concert on Saturday, Dec. 5 at Joseph Beth Bookstore, Crestview Town Center. Newport Primary and Intermediate Choruses in Campbell County (Nancy Bacon) performed holiday music for the staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Fort Thomas on Dec. 11th. The chorus also sang the Star Spangled Banner before the NKU vs. Wright State Basketball game on January 9th. Ryland Heights Elementary in Kenton County (Paula House) chorus performed a Veterans Day Concert in November. They performed for the community in the evening and for the whole school body the next morning. The Conner High School Chamber Choir and Women's Choir in Boone County (John DeFerraro) were selected as the Judges' Choice winner in the 4th Annual Christmas Choir Competition, organized by Cincinnati's Q102. The program will receive $1,000 as their prize! The two submissions are available on the iTunes store. Instrumental Walton-Verona High School in Boone County (Chris Miller) Symphonic Band will be sharing a spring concert with the Asbury University Concert Band. Thursday, March 10th at 7:30 at Hughes Auditorium in Wilmore. Highlands High School in Campbell County (Kathy Anderson) had five students make the All State Orchestra and two students named as alternates. The High School Orchestra went to Toronto and performed downtown and worked with Uri Meyer. Maestro Meyer studied with Leonard Bernstein and won several international viola competitions. Also, the Tri-M National Music Honor Society collected winter coats for the Brighton Center and performing for the residents at Carmel Manor Nursing Home in Ft. Thomas. Lastly, Highlands High School Orchestra was selected to perform for the Kentucky School Board Association conference in February. Highlands Middle School in Campbell County (Kathy Anderson) 8th grade strings class performed a Holiday Show to the children of the Northern Kentucky Children's Home. The Williamstown in Grant County (Chris Hedges) Band of Spirit Marching Band was a 2015 KMEA Class A State Finalist. The band placed 3rd. This was the 14th consecutive year that the band has been a state finalist. The band will also be combining with the Grant County Marching Band for the Governor's Inaugural Parade. The first such collaboration for both schools. Ryle High School in Grant County (Bob Elliott) Marching Band was named a Bands of America Grand National Semifinalist at the BOA Grand National Competition held in Indianapolis

District 7 George Boulden, President

Henry Clay High School

August 31, 2015 Call to order @ 7:05 pm

Welcome and Congratulations

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KMEA Professional Development Conference Performance Groups from District 7: • University of Kentucky Wind Symphony, Cody Birdwell • University of Kentucky Trumpet Ensemble, Jason Dovel • Henry Clay High School Jazz Ensemble, William Kite • Lexington Singers Advanced Children' s Choir, Daniel E. Wesley • Bryan Station High School Orchestra – Advanced, Patricia Price • Edythe J. Hayes Middle School 7th & 8th Grade Orchestra, Sara Francis • Jessie Clark Middle School Eagle Orchestra, Michelle Hudson • Lafayette High School Wind Symphony, Chuck Smith

KMEA Professional Development Conference Conference Clinics from District 7:

• Scott-Lee Atchison, George Boulden, & Michael Hudson, The University of Kentucky: Making Connections: Streamlining Rehearsals Through Conceptual Teaching

• Jill Campbell, Asbury University & Michael Hudson, The University of Kentucky: Evaluation for the Youngest Students: How to Play Your Way to Authentic and Documentable Assessment in Grades K–3

• Christen Jones Jessica Holmes, Westridge Elementary School: Building an Elementary Musical Theater Program: From Casting to Curtain Call

• Don Hicks, Bryan Station High School: You CAN Teach Guitar‚ Expanding Your School Music Program to Include Guitar Classes

• Mary Thomas, Providence Christian Academy: Come and Drum! • Josh Rayburn, Lexington Traditional Middle School & Kelly Mayes, Bryan Station High School: Teaching

the Techies: How to Engage the 21st Century Learner in a Performance Ensemble

Report from KMEA HQ Brad Rogers, KMEA President and John Stroube, KMEA Executive Director

Officers for District 7:

• President: George Boulden • Choral: Daniel Wesley • Orchestra: Mary Elizabeth Hinton • General Music K–5: Uriah Tolbert • Mentoring: Kevin Morris • Community Music: David Sogin • Special Learners Chair: Diane Madden • Technology: Michael Payne

KMEA District 7 Awards: Elementary School Teacher of the Year: Tom Steuart Middle School Teacher of the Year: Kristi Broady High School Teacher of the Year: Ryan Marsh College/University Teacher of the Year: Michael Hudson Outstanding Administrator Award: Paul Christie Friend of Music Award: Harry Van Epps—Bumblebee Fundraising Citation for Service: Cecilia Wang

District 7 Festival Managers (for your reference) Jazz Festival Manager Bill Kite Orchestral Festival Manager Kelly Mayes High School Band Festival Manager Allison Weitkamp Solo and Ensemble Festival Manager Allison Weitkamp Middle School Band Festival Manager Todd Chamberlain High School Vocal Choral Festival Manager Daniel Wesley Middle School Vocal Choral Festival Manager Alyssa Sturgill Vocal Solo and Ensemble Festival Manager Daniel Wesley

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District 8 June Grice, President

Officers: President - June Grice President Elect – Greg Detweiler Band Chair & Assessment Manager/Mentoring – John Johnson High School Choral Chair – Tom Stephens Middle School Choral Chair – Tom Stephens Orchestra Chair – Lauren Wright Jazz Chair – Kurtis Carpenter Marching Band Chair – Brandon Ditgen Middle School Band Chair – Jessica Crittendon Interim General Music K–5 Chair – Nick Denham General Music 6–12 chair – Guy Molinary College/University Chair – Sue Creasap Secretary/Treasurer – Guy Molinary Technology – Jessica Crittendon Community Music – John Johnson Special Learners – Amy Bolar District 8 would like to thank Melissa Skaggs from the central office for coming to our fall District 8 meeting and sharing state news. Treasurer - All financial accounts are sound and balanced for District 8. The following were selected during the 2015 fall meeting as recipients of KMEA District 8 awards will be presented at the District Meeting at the KMEA Conference meeting in February: High School Teacher of the Year – John Johnson Middle School Teacher of the Year – Amanda Wells Elementary Teacher of the Year – Cindy Sullivan College Teacher of the Year – Tracy Schumann Distinguished Service Award – Sue Creasap

Administrator of the Year – Paul Prater (Bath County High School) Friend of Music – University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension - Arts Division

Note: Ashley Tyree was selected last year as the State High School Teacher of the Year and awarded the honor at the 2015 KMEA Conference. Congratulations are extended to Ashley Tyree for receiving honors beyond the state level. In October Ashley received notice from John Stroube that he was selected as the 2015 NFHS Outstanding Music Educator "section award winner," representing seven states (KY, TN, PA, OH, MD, VA, WV) and the District of Columbia. The NFHS (National Federation of High Schools) chooses 7 different Arts educators each year from all State award winners from all state arts associations (KMEA, KAEA, KCCA, etc.) Ashley is the first Kentuckian to win the award. The following candidate was nominated to run for state office: State College/University Chair-elect – Todd Hill District 8 has been active at all music levels and in all ensemble combinations, providing venues for assessments and assessments for District directors and musicians. Some important events for District 8 for the 2016 spring semester include:

• Regional Rehearsal for All-State Chorus for District 8 on January 9th at Kentucky Christian University. • KMEA District 8 Middle School and High School Honor Bands meet January 14–16, 2016. The conductors

for this year’s bands are Dr. Joe Scagnoli (HS) and Dr. Sue Creasap (MS). The event is hosted by Morehead State University.

• The 57th Annual MSU High School Band Clinic, February 11–13, 2016. • Vocal Large Ensemble Assessment on April 21st at MSU.

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• Vocal Solo/Small Ensemble Assessment on April 30th at MSU. • Band Solo and Ensemble Event – February 27, 2016 at Rowan County Middle School • Middle School Band Event, April 15–16 (or 22–23) at MSU. • Orchestra Division news -

-The third annual All District Orchestra will take place at KCU on Monday Jan. 18th with Shirl Atwell guest conducting -Solo and Ensemble will be at Montgomery County High School on 12th -Large Ensemble Assessment will be May 6–7 at Boyd Co. High School

• The Instrumental All-District Festival will be March 4th. • The Jazz Band Clinic will be April 7, 2016. • The District 8 solo/ensemble assessment will be held on February 28th, 2015. • The 5th Annual District 8 Elementary Honors Choir will be held in March, 2016. • The Summer Arts Academy for High School students will again be held in June at MSU. • The Kodaly Institute of Kentucky at MSU will again have Level Training in July.

District 9 Matt Moon, President

District Officers

i. President–Elect – Mark Hopkins ii. Band Chair – Scott Bersaglia

iii. Secretary Treasurer – Jon Day iv. Middle Choir – David Jump v. HS Choral – Amy Conley

vi. Marching Band – Pauletta Smith vii. General Music 6–12 – Emily Addis

viii. Mentoring – Jason Griffith ix. Jazz – Bruce Harkins x. Community – Matt Moon

xi. Special Learners – Tracee Scheeler xii. Technology – Rob Scheeler

xiii. Vocal Assessment – Mallory Williamson xiv. Instrumental Assessment – Bob Saylor

Awards Teacher of the Year Elementary – Frances Lotz II. Middle – David Jump III. High – Mark Hopkins IV. College – Janean Freeman Honor Bands The 2016 KMEA District Nine All District Band will be held at the Ramada Inn in Paintsville on January 17th at 2:00 pm. The Auditions were hosted on December 8th at Pikeville High School. Dr. David Klemmer of Eastern Kentucky University will conduct the band. On November 14th, the 2015 Pike County All County Middle School and High School Bands presented a concert at 6:00 pm in the Alumni Auditorium at Pikeville High School. The Pike County All County Band is made up of students from Pike County Schools and Pikeville Independent Schools. Mr. David Webber conducted the High School band. Mr. Derrick N Peters conducted the Middle School band. Marching Bands Congratulations to Hazard High School Band of Gold for placing 4th place in Class A State Finals! Several other District Nine Marching Bands performed at local and regional marching competitions. Those bands include Johnson County Central, Letcher County Central, Perry County Central, and Pike County Central. Letcher County Central and Hazard Independent hosted marching competitions during the 2015 Marching band season. Special Events Pikeville Independent School director of bands, Scott Bersaglia will present at the 2016 KMEA Conference. The clinic is presented in conjunction with Pikeville Independent Schools Superintendent, Jerry Green. The clinic is "Building and Sustaining Relationships with Your Administration."

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The Appalachian Institute of Music (AIM) Summer Music Academy continues to grow and this year over 80 students were in attendance. The Academy was held on the campus of Pikeville High School July 6–10, 2015. These students were from eight eastern Kentucky counties and fifteen high schools and middle schools were represented. The AIM faculty and staff represent five eastern KY counties and students from Morehead State University and the University of Pikeville volunteer their time to provide this learning opportunity. School Submissions District Nine teachers submitted the following Information concerning their music program activities. Many of the submissions focus on music program growth. It is an exciting time for growth in Eastern Kentucky Music programs. The Belfry Middle School Band performed a Halloween concert on October 27th and a Christmas Concert on December 10th. Seven Belfry Middle School students made the Pike County All-County Band this year, and three students made the Tri-State middle School Honor Band Clinic at Morehead State University. Their director is Mr. Kendrick Applegate. The Martin County band program is growing in both performance capability and quantity. Sheldon Clark High School Band Director, Bruce Harkins submits the following concerning growth in the Martin County Schools Music Program. This year, Martin County Schools added a full time elementary music teaching position, Sheldon Clark High School concert band received a distinguished rating at KMEA District Nine Performance Assessment for the first time in years. Mr. David Jump, director of bands at Martin County Middle School, was selected to be the 2015 KMEA Middle School Teacher of the Year. There is an increase in the size of the Martin County Middle School program led by Mr. Jump with band growing to over 100 students. In response to program growth, the board of education approved a new auditorium to be included into the design of the new Martin County High School. This will be the first auditorium ever built in Martin County. Perry County Central High School band director Trevor Grieb reports exciting growth in the numbers in their Concert Band, Pep Band, and Marching Band. The Perry Central band recently received a $500 grant from the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky. The Perry County Central High School band presented a Christmas Concert on Friday December 13, 2015. The Pike County Central High School music program presented a Christmas concert on December 17th utilizing the University of Pikeville’s Booth Auditorium. The Choral and Instrumental program combined for this program to make it a spectacular event. The Pike Central Marching Band participated in regional competitions and in their final performance of the year took home a reserve grand champion trophy at the Letcher County Central competition. Students from Pike Central High School participate in the All County and All District Bands. The Pike Central Jazz Band performed at the Title 1 Conference at the East Kentucky Expo Center on November 9, 2015. The Pike Central Chorus performed at the same conference on November 10th. The Pike Central Jazz Band also performed at a UNITE Pike luncheon on December 16th. Matt Moon directs the Pike Central bands and Jason Johnson directs the Chorus. Pikeville Independent Schools, Pikeville, KY is growing in many ways. Over the past three years, the Pikeville Junior High School Concert Band has tripled enrollment and now supports a full and diverse instrumentation. 23 students were selected for the Pike All-County Junior High Concert Band with eight of those students receiving principal positions. In November, the junior high concert band presented a joint concert with the Martin County Middle School Band, David Jump, Director. The Pikeville Senior High School Wind Band is also experiencing marked growth and musical maturity. The band presented a fall concert in October. According to known school records, this is the first time the high school band

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has given a fall concert in the past 30 years. 11 students were selected for the KMEA District Nine Senior High All-District Band. The Pikeville Varsity Band is active performing for football and basketball games and followed the football team to Bowling Green where they won the 2015 KHSAA Class A Football State Championship Title. In addition to supporting Pikeville Athletics, the Varsity Band performed for the Model City Day Care Halloween Parade and the Pikeville Christmas Parade. In October, the Pikeville Drumline played cadences and drum cheers for participants in the Pikeville Alzheimer's Walk. This year, the Pikeville Band program began the "Ultimate Scale Games" were students are prescribed scales and rudiments and scored with a detailed rubric. Winners are announced in the following categories at the Winter Concert on December 15th: sixth grade, seventh grade winds, eighth grade winds, senior high winds, beginning percussion, and intermediate percussion. The Pikeville Band program is part of the Pikeville Independent School District, which is consistently ranked in the Top Ten Districts within the K-PREP testing standings. The district's instrumental curriculum offers sixth grade band, junior high wind studies, senior high winds studies, junior and senior high percussion studies, and dual-credit music theory with the University of Pikeville. Pikeville Bands is built upon the three pillars of artistry, scholarship, and community. The program is under the director of Dr. Scott Bersaglia.

District 10 James Cornn, President

The Lynn Camp Schools music department is growing as administration added Chris Aker as an Elementary Music teacher this fall. Chris is a graduate of Morehead State University and we enthusiastically welcome him to our district! Under the direction of Jackie Melton, the Lynn Camp Middle and High School took part in the SKMA All Festival Choirs for a second year. For the first time in school history, Lynn Camp had students make the Junior High and High School All State Choirs! We are very excited at the new life Jackie is bringing to this program. The McCreary Central Band and Choirs teamed up to introduce “Dinner and a Show.” The band members served guests of the choir before the concert and vice versa the night of the band concert. Supporters of each group bought a dinner tickets and were served a meal catered by Fazoli’s. Students gained valuable experience about serving the public in addition to performing music. This is a fundraiser we hope will continue and grow in our community. Also during the holiday season, the band performed at the Whitley City Tree Lighting and the Madrigal Choir caroled for the Pine Knot Nursing Home. Jon Oliver and the Hunter Hills Choir performed a patriotic Veterans Day musical titled, “Don’t Forget, God Bless Our Troops!” Mr. Oliver wrote this musical based upon Dr. Jill Biden’s (Vice President Joe Biden’s wife) book of the same name. He obtained special permission through the White House and the publisher Simon Schuster to create this musical. Dr. Biden even sent 20 books from New York for them to use! The musical was a huge success. Hunter Hills also took 12 students to SKMA All Festival and 2 students made KCC. The London Elementary School is pleased to announce that it will be doing a production of Disney’s the Lion King in March. They will hold evening and matinee performances. The South Laurel Middle School Band was selected to perform at the 2016 KMEA In-Service Conference. Under the direction of Michael Wooley, the band also had 30 student participate in the EKU Honor Band. The Adair County High School Band won their 21st state marching band championship this year in Bowling Green. In addition to this, the band won their 4th BOA Grand Nationals Class A title. The Corbin High School Band completed a successful season in the MidStates Band circuit. The band placed 2nd in a field of 19 at the Class A Championships in Cincinnati, OH. The band also won Best Effect in finals. The Corbin

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High School Concert & Symphonic Band had over 20 students participate in the All Festival and All Regional Bands, 10 selected for the WKU Honor Bands, and 1 selected to the All State Band.

District 11 Ben Walker, President

• Garrard County High School Choir performed with Foreigner at the Norton Center For the Arts on October

21st. • Several students from Berea Community Elem. School participated in the Central Kentucky Choral Festival

in Lexington, KY on November 12th. Two BCES students auditioned and were chosen for KMEA's Kentucky Children's Chorus. The BCES Chorus will travel to Louisville, KY in January to participate in a master class with the national touring company of Disney's Beauty and the Beast the musical. Students will watch the show that same night, and will then rehearse the show themselves at BCES during the Spring semester

• Our jazz ensemble is performing in the JENerations Jazz Festival as part of the JEN International Conference held in Louisville in early January 2016. The B. Michael Caudill Band hosted a visit from the Canadian Brass who gave an hour long masterclass/performance for all of our band students.

• Our district would like to Congratulate the marching bands that were in semi finals as well as many who advanced to finals in the 2015 SMBC.

District 12 Derek Peters, President

The District 12 Fall Meeting took place at University Club on the campus of the University of Louisville on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 6:30 pm. Reports were given by President Derek Peters, Treasurer/Secretary Tina Gibson, Band Chair Marc Monroe, Choral Chair Alexis Paxton, Orchestra Chair Fred Speck, Middle School Band Chair Kathy Hunt, Middle School Choral Chair Megan Weston, College University Chair Dr. Fred Speck, Jazz Chair Matt Yarborough, Community Music Chair Nan Moore, Band Performance Assessment Manager Sarah McClave, Orchestra Performance Assessment Manager Helen Haverstick, Choral Performance Assessment Manager Terri Foster and JCPS Music Specialist Michelle Lewis. Rebecca Fields was nominated for the Middle School Choral Chair-Elect. KMEA Associate Director Melissa Skaggs and KMEA President Brad Rogers were both present from the state office. Mrs. Skaggs congratulated District 12 Performing Ensembles and Clinicians for their involvement in the 2016 KMEA Conference. The 2016 Jefferson County District 12 performers and presenters are Phillip Jennings, Jacob and Katie Cook, Megan Weston, Robert Amchin, Sidney King, Frederick Speck, Holly Smith. The performing groups are YPAS Wind Symphony, YPAS Chorale, YPAS Orchestra, and Lincoln Orff Ensemble. Mrs. Skaggs reminded everyone to attend the 2016 KMEA Conference. She said the 2017 and 2018 KMEA In-service Conferences will not be at the Convention Center due its closing and renovation project. Those conferences will be held at the Palace, Kentucky Center for the Arts, Galt House, Hyatt, Embassy Suites, and Cathedral of the Assumption. KMEA President Brad Rogers encouraged state nominations to come from District 12. There is only one entry in the Commonwealth Marching Band Assessment and this is a source of confusion since there was strong support for the creation of this event. It is important for Band Directors to list the ensemble preference of the players on the All-State Audition form. George Bolden is the new Marching Band coordinator. State Solo and Ensemble will have one venue. The National Association Summer Assembly was a five day conference in Washington D. C. They visited Capitol Hill and spoke with people about ESEA. At the Southern Division Meeting they worked on a strategic plan for advocacy. The State KMEA Website will be improved. The KY Coalition for Arts Education brings the four art genres together to discuss common concerns. There is a new vision statement and a five page White Paper about arts in the state. There will be a summit in the spring of 2016 for Arts stakeholders. It was noted that there is a new KY Education Commissioner coming in.

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News from District 12 Lisa Fossett would like to report that Newburg Middle School Gideon Elbert was a district winner for the PTA Reflections Competition in Musical Composition. He will be recognized at the district award ceremony on Dec. 15 hosted by Dr. Hargens

1. Eric Timerding would like to report that Crosby Middle School in Jefferson County recently purchased two three-octave sets of choir chimes which are being used as part of the sixth grade Global Scholars Program enrichment class at the school. The chimes will be introduced as part of the sixth grade piano, classical guitar, and sixth grade chime recital on Monday evening, December 14th, in the auditorium at Eastern High School. Eric Timerding is piano, classical guitar, and chime director at Crosby Middle School.

2. Debra Burnell-Wise would like to report that the PRP Band was selected as a Grammy Signature School

for 2015 and received a grant for $5000. Students also got to participate in a seminar presented by Grammy Director of Education as well as local music business owners. Debra Burnell-Wise, Director of bands at PRP, was selected as a Quarterfinalist for the 2015 Grammy Music Educator of the Year Award.

3. Caitlin Jennings would like to report that Noe Middle had 6 singers selected for the ACDA Southern

Division Honor Choirs in Chattanooga, TN in March.

4. Daniel Wise would like to report that the Seneca HS Red Hawk Jazz band is making big community appearances this year! In September we played at the Olmsted in St. Matthews for a Kentucky Organ Donors Affiliates dinner. We will BE playing two more community events next semester as well, both for the American Heart Association. The first is the morning of 05 February (yes, the Friday of KMEA Conference downtown) for National Wear Red Day. We will be in front of Macy's inside the Oxmoor Mall from 10–11am. The second is in May, on primary election day (17 May). We will be at the Mariott Downtown (W Jefferson St between 2nd and 3rd) playing for the Go Red for Women Luncheon around 11am. It's a great year to be a "Jazz Hawk"!!

5. Amy Acklin would like to announce that the University of Louisville Symphonic Band has been invited to

perform at the 2016 CBDNA Southern Regional Conference in Charleston, SC - a first in our school’s history. The concert is on Thursday, February 18 at the Gaillard Center in downtown Charleston and there will be live streaming available on the CBDNA website. We will have a send-off concert at the UofL School of Music on Sunday, February 14 at 7:30pm.

6. Curtis Essig would like to report that Senior YPAS Percussionist, Cole Gregory has been selected through a

nationwide audition process as a 2015–16 "From the Top" Jack Kent Cooke Scholar. This is awarded to only 20 students in the country! Cole will perform live on NPR's nationally syndicated show "From the Top" with host Christopher O'Riley on February 3, 2016 from Whitney Hall in Louisville. This is part of the KMEA In-Service Conference. Cole will be performing Robert Oetoma's arrangement of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" for solo marimba.

7. Jason Gregory would like to report that "The Youth Performing Arts School Percussion Ensemble” has

been selected to perform a showcase concert at the prestigious Bands of America/Music for All Sandy Feldstein National Percussion Festival on Friday, March 11th at 1:30 pm at the Warren Central High School Performing Arts Center in Indianapolis, IN". "The YPAS Percussion Ensemble is also the first place winner of the 2015–2016 Black Swamp Percussion National High School Percussion Ensemble "Large Ensemble" competition. High School ensembles from around the nation submitted recordings last spring for consideration. YPAS submitted their March 2015 performance of Jacob Remington's Prelude to Paradise. The video can be viewed on YouTube and on the Black Swamp Percussion website at www.blackswamp.com. https://youtu.be/1-69FVE2K0Q".

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"Black Swamp Percussion is a leading manufacturer of fine concert snare drums, triangle, castanets, wood blocks, tambourines and other accessory items".

Reports of Division Chairs

Band Division Lois Wiggins, Chair

The KBC has held one meeting since the last board meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 3, 2016 in conjunction with the State Conference Kentucky Marching Band State Championships - Congratulations are in order for all bands and directors involved in the competitive marching activity for their professionalism in developing and presenting their productions for all marching band fans across the Commonwealth. The culminating event at EKU in Richmond was a tremendous success. The division also recognizes the hard work on the part of the KMEA Office Staff in organizing the fall marching band season as well as the State Marching Band Championships on October 24th and October 31st. We greatly appreciate the time, effort, and organization it takes to handle such a monumental task. Thank you! All State Band Second Round Auditions were held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at John Hardin High School in Elizabethtown, KY. Thanks to Brian Ellis for hosting this event. All State Band Audition Report – 1010 registered, 933 auditioned 138 High Schools had students audition 74 High Schools will be represented in the 2016 Kentucky All State Bands and Orchestra Students Registered by District

District Recommended District Recommended 1 40 7 141 2 54 8 36 3 80 9 1 4 121 10 39 5 107 11 57 6 89 12 245

By Instrument

Instrument (auditioned/registered) Instrument (auditioned/registered) Oboe 29/31 French Horn 51/54 Flute 113/126 Trombone 63/73 Bassoon 23/24 Bass Trombone 12/13 Bb Clarinet 116/122 Euphonium 56/59 Bass Clarinet 26/27 Tuba 71/74 Alto Saxophone 79/88 Snare 57/59 Tenor Saxophone 24/26 Keyboard (Mallets) 55/59 Baritone Saxophone 23/26 Timpani 19/19 Trumpet 116/130

2016 All State Band Conductors Symphonic Band: Alfred Watkins, (Retired) Lassiter HS, Marietta, GA Concert Band: Jay Gephart, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

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2017 All State Band Conductors Symphonic Band: Paula Crider Concert Band: Craig Cornish 2018 All State Band Conductors Gary Hill David Starnes The Kentucky Bands Selective Music List now chaired by Brian Froedge Chair-Elect met in Nov. 2015. Members present were Lynn Cooper, Nan Moore & David Jaggie. An updated list with all concert band grade levels is available for perusal at the KMEA website. The KY Marching Band Committee met on Saturday, November 21st in Elizabethtown. Various reports and first readings were heard with in-depth and valued discussion across the representative districts. Minutes from this meeting can be viewed on the KMEA website. The next Marching Band Committee meeting will take place in conjunction with the KMEA In-Service Conference on Wednesday, February 3th. All State Jazz Band Auditions where held on Saturday, December 6, 2016 at Central Hardin High School, Cecelia KY. Other Band Council Items for the February Agenda include but are not limited to

1. Concert Band Assessment Evaluators Sheet 2. Concert Band Sight-reading Procedure and Music 3. Additional All-State Band Audition Materials

Marching Band Committee Tim Allen, Chair

I. Chair Tim Allen called the roll.

Chair Tim Allen P District 1 – Richard Burchard P District 2 – Randy Adams P District 3 – David Dayton P District 4 – Brian Ellis P District 5 – Patrick Brady P District 6 – Nick Little P District 7 – Aaron Cunningham P District 8 – Brandon Dittgen P District 9 – Pauletta Smith A District 10 – Curtis Ervin P District 11 – David Ratliff P District 12 – Cory Zillich, proxy for Mike Arthur P Ex-officio: Executive Director John Stroube P, President Brad Rogers P, Vice-President Debbie Kidd P, President-Elect Terry Thompson P, Band Division Chair Lois Wiggins P. II. Agenda approved III. Minutes approved IV. Reports A. KMEA Marching Band Committee Chair Tim Allen spoke about

Reminder: KMEA MBC Clinic 2016 will be Michael Gray from Wando, SC. In the future the band clinic selection committee would like to have more leeway on the filling of the slots. Upcoming meetings (Wed., Feb. 3, 2 PM; Sat., Apr. 9) Reminder that George Boulden will hire judges for 2016 championships.

B. KMEA Executive Director and SMBC manager John Stroube reported on the following:

1. The multiplier on the newly adopted music sheet was found to be .05 instead of the intended .1. This was incorrect on the adopted version from April. The prefabricated recap sheet used by most contest managers correctly reflects a .1 multiplier, and no band scores were calculated incorrectly to the best of

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his knowledge. The sheet available online was corrected mid-season. Brian Ellis pointed out an additional wording error on the visual sheet.

2. In years when a regional session happens to have relatively few bands, during the August draw for performance order there is a chance that before five bands have been drawn all the remaining bands would be exempt from first five placement by our current rules.

MOTION ERVIN/ADAMS: ADOPT THE AMENDED IV.A.7 AS FOLLOWS: IV.A.7 BANDS THAT PERFORMED IN ONE OF THE FIRST FIVE PERFORMANCE POSITIONS WITHIN THEIR CLASSIFICATION AND REGIONAL ASSIGNMENT FOR STATE MARCHING BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS IN WILL BE WITHHELD FROM THE DRAWING CONDUCTED BY THE KMEA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CANNOT REPEAT IN THE FIRST FIVE DRAWN POSITIONS REGARDLESS OF THEIR REGION OR CLASSIFICATION THE FOLLOWING YEAR UNTIL FIVE BANDS HAVE BEEN DRAWN OR UNTIL ALL REMAINING BANDS HAVE BEEN DRAWN, WHICHEVER COMES FIRST. THE DRAW IS FOR REGIONAL QUARTERFINAL EVENTS ONLY, OR SEMIFINALS IN THE EVENT REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS ARE NOT HELD. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO THE STATE SEMIFINALS HELD FOLLOWING REGIONAL QUARTERFINALS.PASSED FIRST READING.

3. The rule book contains an overlap in the timeline under “ENTERING (a contest).”

III.A.6.c If an event is cancelled it shall be the responsibility of the event manager to notify the band(s) immediately (no less than 25 days prior to the event). Bands so notified, and the host band of a cancelled contest, shall have the option of entering another contest for that date and may do so by phone or email 24 days prior to the event. (When a contest falls 26 days after Labor Day, the option to enter another contest shall be 23 days prior to the contest.) Any phoned-in transfers must be followed by a written confirmation transmitted or postmarked within 24 hours of the phone conversation. These are the only exceptions to the 26-day deadline.

—versus—

III.B.5 A schedule of all bands must be sent or transmitted to each participating band no later than 24 23 days prior to the performance assessment event (when a contest falls 26 days after Labor Day, the schedule must be transmitted no later than 22 days prior to the event) and must include:

MOTION: AMEND III.B.5 TO ALLOW THE CONTEST MANAGER TO TRANSMIT A CONTEST SCHEDULE ONE DAY AFTER THE DEADLINE FOR ELIGIBLE BANDS TO TRANSFER INTO THE CONTEST. CUNNINGHAM/DAYTON PASSED FIRST READING.

4. Executive Director Stroube asked the committee to consider changes as marked: IV.A.2. Bands that participate in a KMEA district level concert festival assessment the preceding spring may become eligible to participate in the Regional Quarterfinals for the current year by performing for assessment at two or more KMEA sanctioned events within the current marching season. If a band is registered for a contest and the contest is cancelled due to inclement weather, the contest will still count as one of the two events that allow the band to qualify.

5. Executive Director Stroube asked the committee to consider changes as marked: IV.D.1.f. Regional Quarterfinals managers will report to the manager of the State Marching Band Championships by 11:00 p.m. the day of the regional festival event the names of bands (maximum of 8 per class) qualifying for the state championship semifinals. Failure to do so may cause the bands to be disqualified.

MOTION: AMEND IV.A.2 TO CHANGE THE WORD “FESTIVAL” TO “ASSESSMENT,” AND AMEND IV.D.1.f BY CHANGING THE WORD “FESTIVAL” TO “EVENT” RATLIFF/ERVIN PASSED.

6. 2016 Championship Review

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Inclement weather is not addressed in book, some band directors were unhappy with our pressing on. One judge’s observation on new score sheets—

Visual G.E. Sheet I very much like the way it is put together Visual Performance Sheet Technique(100)

this is set up very much like the old dci field visual sheet - it is a very good sheet on the field to evaluate the individuals in a small stadium - like the greenwood stadium much of what is to be evaluated in individual technique is still discernible in a large stadium - i.e. WKU, we are really looking at ensemble technique & not looking @ individual technique

Accuracy & Definition(100) note that in two of the three area's you talk about the ensemble

Another judge said: The only suggestion I have at all is on the Music Performance Sheet: I like seeing "Tone" in the Technique half of the sheet, you have it in the Musicianship half. So one half would be Tone and Technique, the other half would be Musicianship. Not a huge deal, but it seems more common to have Tone and Technique (also intonation, balance, etc.) grouped together.

7. 2017 Championship Update—October 29, 2016, location to be determined

V. Unfinished Business (2nd readings)

A. 2ND READING—Adoption of New Championship Format Proposal # 2 (No open finals-6 bands per class in finals) Weekend #1

• All Bands in a class meet at one location. No more East Regionals and West Regionals. • All Bands in a class (approximately 21-24) perform in a random order draw that takes place in August (like we do now). • At the conclusion of all performances, all bands will be recognized. As they are being recognized, Proficient and Distinguished ratings will be awarded. • The top 12 bands will advance to perform again that night for the same panel. Directors draw for performance order. • Six Bands from each class (30 bands) will advance to weekend # 2

Weekend # 2 • All Bands, regardless of class, meet at one location (UL, WKU, EKU). Bands who did not qualify for this weekend will be granted free admission. • After all 30 bands have performed, class placements and state champions will be announced. Distinguished plaques and placement plaques will be awarded. A • Governor’s Cup will be awarded to each class champion.

If championship #2 proposal passes a first reading, additional proposals will be made to determine draw for performance order and many other logistical matters (in Nov 2015). Passed first reading, Roll call: 1–N, 2–N, 3–N, 4–Y, 5–N, 6–Y, 7–Y, 8–Y, 9–N, 10–Y, 11–N, 12–Y, CHAIR VOTES YES, PASSED FIRST READING 7–6 Discussion was held.

SECOND READING ROLL CALL: 1–N, 2–N, 3–Y, 4–Y, 5–N, 6–N, 7–N, 8–Y, 10–N, 11–N, 12–Y FAILED B. 2ND READING—Adoption of new judges compensation proposal—Judges pay for regionals and

semifinals will be $600 + expenses. Judges that judge state finals will be paid an additional $250.

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Discussion was held

SECOND READING: PASSED UNANIMOUSLY VI. Chair Tim Allen asked for a motion to adjourn at 12:15 PM RATLIFF/ERVIN PASSED Respectfully submitted, Tim Allen

Choral Division Megan Puckett, Chair

This years conductors are as follows: Mixed Choir- Dr. Meg Frazier from Loyola University Womens Choir- Dr. Edith Copley from Northern Arizona University Mens Choir- Dr. James Rodde from Iowa State University Accompanists for the 2016 All-State Choirs include: Deanna Shipley Catlett (Mens Choir), Alesia Speer (Womens Choir) and Andrea Atcher (Mixed Choir) This years choirs are made up of 649 students. There were over 1,480 auditions. Since the April 2015 Choral Council meeting, three sub-committees have been formed. The first is to finalize performance assessment sight reading examples for middle school. We hope to have them in place this year and examples available via the website. The second is working to re-evaluate the choral festival list. The third is studying other states/areas performance assessment form in order to make ours more helpful/explanatory. We will hear from these committees at the February or spring council meetings.

Intercollegiate Band Mark Lynn, Chair

The Kentucky Intercollegiate Band is honored to participate in the upcoming 2016 KMEA Winter Conference. Over 8 colleges and universities throughout Kentucky will be to taking part in the 2016 ensemble which will feature guest conductor, Jerry Junkin. Jerry Junkin holds the Vincent R. and Jane D. DiNino Chair for the Director of Bands at the University of Texas. He is recognized as one of the world’s most highly regarded wind conductors and holds the title of University Distinguished Teaching Professor. Previously, he served on the faculties of both the University of Michigan and the University of South Florida. We would like to thank KMEA for their continued support of the Intercollegiate Band and look forward to another great conference!

General Music K–5 Michelle Lewis, Chair

A survey of all KMEA elementary music members was organized in the fall of 2015. The survey was presented to 300 current KMEA K–5 members to get an idea of how well the organization supports its elementary music teachers. The results of district participation and survey responses are below.

I. This chart displays the amount of KMEA K–5 members in each district vs. how many individuals participated in the survey. Participant participation in the survey was minimal therefore data does not reflect the entire membership.

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KMEA DISTRICT KMEA MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN SURVEY District 1 15 6 District 2 24 3 District 3 35 7 District 4 32 11 District 5 23 5 District 6 38 6 District 7 42 5 District 8 18 2 District 9 13 3

District 10 17 1 District 11 24 2 District 12 19 7

Questions

1. List what type of support that you need in order for your students to learn at high levels. 2. How many times a week do you see each class? How many minutes per week do your students receive

music? 3. Do you receive a stipend for after school rehearsals? 4. How do you advocate for your music program? 5. What is the primary way that you communicate student progress to parents/guardians? 6. Do you feel that KMEA supports you as an elementary music teacher? 7. Other concerns

Responses: 1. Support needed was noted in the following areas:

A. Collaboration with other teachers B. Professional Learning

i. Collaboration ii. Inclusion of ELL and diverse populations

iii. Creativity iv. Assessment v. Record keeping

vi. Special Learners vii. Parent communication

viii. Growth Goals ix. CIITS x. How to write “I can statements”

xi. How to write a pacing guide xii. New National Arts Standards

xiii. Music Technology xiv. Music Integration

C. Funding for musical equipment, technology, conference fees, and resources

2. 74 responses out of 78 respondents answered this question. The following categories were prevalent in this response. 13 respondents had a hybrid schedule. The majority of schools in the state are seeing students once a week on average for 50 minutes.

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once/40-50 min. once/50-65 min. 3-day rotation 4-day rotation

6-day rotation

Twice a week (30 min. ea.)

27 16 2 3 3 10

3. 67 responses out of 78 respondents answered this question. Do you receive a stipend for after school rehearsals?

YES NO 19 48

4. 56 responses out of 78 respondents answered this question.

How do you advocate for your music program? The main avenues for advocacy lie in the following areas: A. Education of program importance B. Relationship building (administration, teachers, parents, community members, and students C. Community performances D. Communication

i. Student advocates ii. Newsletters iii. Social Media iv. Faculty meetings v. Newspaper vi. Television (News)


What is the primary way that you communicate student progress to parents/guardians?

PHONE CALL GRADEBOOK LETTER HOME TEXT OTHER 2 30 20 1 10


Do you feel that KMEA supports you as an elementary music teacher?

YES YES, BUT NO Undecided 43 7 11 11

7. Other concerns.

-need more vendors for K–5 at conference in February -K–5 sessions at conference conflict with KCC rehearsals -need information on grant opportunities -request for more elementary pd at conference

II. Data from the past two years of conference requests denote an increase in interest and implementation in 1 year. 2015 – 68 submitted and 11 were chosen 2016 – 76 submitted and 13 were chosen

Kentucky Children’s Choir John Hall, Coordinator

KCC has had a very successful year! We had 667 students audition for the ensemble this year, with 215 being

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chosen through the rigorous process. All districts were represented with the exception of district 2, which had no students audition this year. We are looking forward to Sandy Knudsen traveling from Oklahoma to be our guest clinician/conductor next month with a wonderful slate of music for the students to perform. Students and teachers are already hard at work preparing music at this time. We are also pleased to announce that Dr. Amir Zaheri has been chosen to compose our commissioned work for the 2017 KCC ensemble.

General Music 6–12/Kentucky Junior High Choir Lynn White, Chair/Coordinator

We are set for a wonderful KMEA conference. Below is a listing of the General Music 6–12 Clinic Sessions. Please check your schedule book for specific day/time.

Clinic Clinician Musical Theater Success for All! Lisa Jury and Olivia Erb

12 Steps to Music Literacy Using Conversational Solfege: Part 1 John Feierabend Conversational Solfege: Part 2 John Feierabend An Intro to Music Learning Theory Bradley L. Almquist

You CAN Teach GUITAR Don Hicks 2-Part Rep for Elementary Choir Greg Gilpin

Assessment Friend or Foe? Karen Koner & Wendy Matthews

Why Bother Teaching Music? Bruce Pearson

Blended Learning For Guitar Mike Christiansen

Come & Drum! Mary Thomas Learning Centers in General Music Chris Thornton & Elizabeth Palmer

Teaching Choirs for the Instrumentalist Jennifer Adam

Let's Get STEAMy: Integrating S.T.E.M. with the Arts Through Music Jason Spencer

Junior High All State Choir is in full swing. Students auditioned in November and the list was published before Thanksgiving. Directors have been informed of part divisi and should be rehearsing with their singers at this time. Audio Rehearsal tracks are available for download on the KMEA website. Schedule and Pertinent Info for the All State Choir is below.

KJHMC and KJHTC 2016 Rehearsal Schedule February 3, 2016–Wednesday

12:30pm–2:30pm KJHC Registration–Galt House 2nd Floor Registration Desk 2:45pm–4:45pm First rehearsal - Galt House Ballroom A and B 4:45pm–6:30pm Supper 6:30pm–9:00pm Second rehearsal - Galt House Ballroom A and B 7:30pm–8:30pm KJHC Teachers' Meeting - Galt House Clements

February 6, 2016– Thursday ALL STUDENTS WILL WEAR CONCERT ATTIRE WITH KJHC T-SHIRTS OVER WHITE SHIRT. 8:30am–12:00pm Third rehearsal - Galt House Ballroom A and B 12:00pm–1:15pm Lunch 1:15pm–2:15pm Fourth Rehearsal - KJHC Treble Chorus - KCA Whitney Hall - Dress Rehearsal 2:30pm–3:30pm Fifth Rehearsal - KJHC Mixed Chorus - KCA Whitney Hall - Dress Rehearsal 2:40pm–4:40pm Fifth Rehearsal - KJHC Treble Chorus - Galt House Ballroom C 4:00pm–4:30pm Fifth Rehearsal - KJHC Treble Chorus - Galt House Ballroom A 2:40pm–4:00pm Fifth Rehearsal - KJHC Treble Chorus - Galt House Segell 5:00pm Assemble for concert - KCA Bomhard Theatre 5:15pm–6:55pm Concert - Whitney Hall - KCA

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Concert Attire Men: White dress shirt, appropriate tie, black dress pants, black dress shoes, and black socks. Women: White blouse, black skirt (skirt must be knee length or longer, may wear black pants is desired), black dress shoes, and black hosiery. Music • Music must be hole-punched and placed in a black 3-ring binder. • Music should be memorized as this will be a better experience for everyone. • Pencils are required for rehearsal. Rehearsals • Students must fully participate in every aspect of the rehearsal. • There should be no talking during rehearsal. • Students will use correct posture when sitting or standing during the rehearsals. • NO student is allowed out of rehearsal unless they are accompanied by an adult (chaperone). • Restroom breaks will be given at the discretion of the conductors–it is only at these breaks that students may be excused to go to the restroom (unless there is an emergency)

Orchestra Division Patrick O’Rourke, Chair

2016 All-State Orchestra Conductors:

Symphony Orchestra: Dr. Robert Gillespie, Ohio State

Commonwealth String Orchestra: Dr. James Bates, Otterbein College

Adjudication Instruments:

We have been making progress on updating our Adjudication sheets. Aaron Breeck (D8) and his committee presented updated forms to the orchestra council on 2 May. The council approved the forms and sent them to the Committee for Performance Assessment. Due to some concerns from the KMEA orchestra membership, the CPA decided not to adopt the new forms and instead suggested a period of public comment, after which the Orchestra Council would discuss their findings. We have posted the new sheets and are currently soliciting feedback. At our meeting on 2/4/16 the chair will present the feedback from the membership to the council, who will then advise the chair on what to do next.

Orchestra Program of Excellence:

We are currently reviewing our Program of Excellence and considering the allocation of points for ensembles such as strolling strings, fiddling groups, and mariachi groups (if any exist), and considering whether points should be awarded for a double bassist in the jazz band, which is typically run by the school band director. We are also discussing how middle school orchestras accumulate points. Eva Rouse heads this committee and will make recommendations to the council at our meeting in February 2016.

New Graded list initiative:

An issue has arisen with our new graded list: A considerable number of works in grade 4, 5, and 6 are multi-movement. Questions were raised this assessment season regarding whether or not groups would be required to play all movements of a multi-movement work. As orchestra chair-elect, Sarah Payne (D7) is in charge of the list. She has formed a committee to resolve this issue. She has begun to cross-reference our list with several other states’ lists and found some agreement among them. She and her committee will continue to work on the issue and report their revisions to the council in February.

Orchestras performing at the 2016 KMEA Convention:

Thursday, 2/5

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10:55am Youth Performing Arts School Philharmonia, Dir. Dan Whisler

2:30pm Edithe J. Hayes Middle School Orchestra, Dir. Sarah Francis

4:25pm Bowling Green High School Full Orchestra, Dir. Patrick O’Rourke

Friday, 2/6

11:10am Jessie Clark Middle School, Dir. Michelle Hudson

4:40 Bryan Station High School Orchestra - Advanced, Dir. Patricia Price

More info/forms etc can be found on the KMEA Orchestra Division page: http://www.kmea.org/DIVISION/orchdngs.htm

Reports of Appointed Committee Chairs

Music for Special Learners Amy Bolar, Chair

A- Special Learner-related sessions are generally planned for the February KMEA conference. With the help of John Stroube, I have developed a survey to roll out to KMEA members after the 2016 KMEA in-service. The survey will help us find specifically what types of special learner sessions our members need most. In the past, we have tried to offer broad special learner sessions. The purpose of the survey is to narrow down the specific areas where teachers need most insight. Some areas include: PD for instructing the visually impaired, hearing impaired and for those with autism. The survey is also grade level specific, so we will not only know which areas of special needs to target, but also which grade levels need them most. To reiterate, the survey is set to roll out soon after the 2016 KMEA conference and will help guide our selections for the 2017 conference. B- I have recruited enough authors for a NOTEable news article through August of 2016. One article was published in November, two other articles have been emailed and are ready to publish in February and March, five others are on schedule to be written and submitted from April through August. If I understood the publisher correctly, no articles regarding special learners will be published in December and January due to reserving space for advertising for the upcoming convention/PD service. C- Anyone with information regarding Special Learners is encouraged to write about, and consider submitting an article for NOTEable, our emailed newsletter. I would also invite everyone to send me names of Special Needs teachers and/or references which I may use to consult with throughout the upcoming years.

Community Music Nan Moore, Chair

District One The MSU Town & Gown Community Band, directed by Dr. Todd Hill (Director of Jazz Studies at Murray State University), has 85–100 members, and meets seasonally, presenting two concerts in the summer, and a Christmas Concert. The Murray Choral Society has been renamed The MSU Town & Gown Chorale, directed by Dr. Brad Almquist (Director of Choral Activities at Murray State) and has 35–40 voices, meets year round and presents concerts in the fall and spring, along with the community Christmas Concert. The groups gave a combined Community Christmas Concert on Friday, December 4 at First Baptist Church downtown in Murray. Dr. Derek Jones (Director of Bands at Calloway County High School) was guest conductor for the band on the Christmas Concert, for Dr. Hill who is on medical leave from the university. The groups are made up of high school and college students, music educators, and many senior community members. Paducah's Community Band continues on with Kara Boyd as director, as does the Paducah Jazz Ensemble, led now by Ron Roberts. Both of these groups meet year round.

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District Five The Oldham County Community Band performed holiday music at a number of locations during the month of December; Light Up LaGrange, Covenant United Methodist Church, and Kroger/St. Matthews. They also shared the stage with the Oldham County High School bands on their holiday concert on December 15th. District Six The three community groups in Northern Kentucky include: The Filmore Wind Band which performed about 4 concerts in 2015, Jim Daughters is conductor and contact, The Florence Community Band is sponsored by the City of Florence, the band performed 14 full concerts this year and had several small groups that performed at smaller venues. The ensemble is led by Director, Ted Denman. The Florence Community Chorus is also sponsored by the City of Florence. The chorus performed several concerts this past year, led by Director Don Whitis. District Twelve Community ensembles continue to grow in District Twelve providing exciting performance opportunities for hundreds of individuals. Choirs, orchestras, concert bands, and brass bands have performed numerous concerts for our community during the fall and holiday seasons. Many of these ensembles are conducted by KMEA District Twelve members and are filled with musicians belonging to KMEA. Community music in District twelve is providing much cultural enrichment for performers and audience members.

Advocacy Leadership Force

Karen Koner, Chair

The Advocacy Leadership Force (ALF), through the National Association for Music Education spent the fall semester of 2015 focused on the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). In December 2015, this was passed through Congress, which means that No Child Left Behind has been eliminated. What this means for music education:

• A New and Clear Intent to Support Our Nation’s Schools Through a Well-Rounded Education: This is a sea change from NCLB, which focused heavily on the academic success of students narrowly defined as reading and math.

• Enumeration of Music as a Well-Rounded Subject: Replacing the Core Academic Subject language from NCLB, this language clearly articulates that music should be a part of every child’s education, no matter their personal circumstance.

• Requirements for Well-Rounded Education: Schools will now be able to assess their ability to provide a well-rounded education, including music, and address any deficiencies using federal funds.

• Flexibility of Title I funds to support a well-rounded education. All Title I programs, both school-wide and targeted, are now available to provide supplemental funds for a well-rounded education, including music.

• More Professional Development for Music Educators: Funds from Titles I, II and IV of ESSA, may support professional development for music educators as part of supporting a well-rounded education.

• Flexible Accountability Systems: States must now include multiple progress measures in assessing school performance, which can include such music education-friendly measures as student engagement, parental engagement and school culture/climate.

• Protection from “Pull Outs”: The new ESSA discourages removing students from the classroom, including music and arts, for remedial instruction.

In addition, ALF would like each state to revisit, refine, and submit their state advocacy goals by July 2016.

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Reports of Affiliated Organizations

Kentucky Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association Bradley Almquist, Vice-President of KyACDA

The Kentucky Chapter of the American Choral Directors Association enjoyed a very successful Summer In-Service Conference at Highlands Baptist Church, Louisville. Diane Brumley, a retired high school choral director from South Texas, was the primary clinician. She brought a wealth of experience to share with the 85–90 attendees. Dr. Susan Davenport presented a very evocative session on conducting and led a conducting masterclass including students from several of the universities. As an effort to encourage young choral directors, student members of ACDA attended the conference free and received several hundred dollars of free music during the many reading sessions. Dr. Jeff Johnson received the Robert Baar Award for choral excellence. On October 30–31, over 600 young singers met in Bowling Green, KY for the 2015 KyACDA Fall Vocal Conference. Robyn Lana of the Cincinnati Children’s Chorus conducted the 5th and 6th grade All-State Honor Choir. Darrell Parks coordinated the 5th and 6th grade chorus. Lynnel Joy Jenkins, conductor of the Princeton Girl’s Chorus conducted the 7th–9th Grade SSA All-State Honor Choir. Diane Brumley, conducted the 7th–9th Grade SATB All-State Honor Choir. Earlene Rentz composed the 2015 commissioned work, What We Need is Here, for the SATB choir. Olivia Erb served as coordinator for the 7th–9th grade choruses. Over 1700 people attended the concerts held in the Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center. The rehearsals were held in the Sloan Convention Center. This past fall Kentucky ACDA, as part of the national ACDA Student initiative Sign Up, encouraged collegiate choral students to become members with a matching membership dues initiative. The National Office matched the State Chapter contribution of $15.00 with the individual students paying $5.00. Several students throughout Kentucky took advantage of this membership building initiative.

Kentucky Orff Schulwerk Association

Nicola Mason, President of KOSA KOSA hosted two workshops during the fall. On August 29, Randy Delelles and Jeff Kriske presented ‘Orff Under Construction’ at the University of Kentucky to over 130 attendees. On October 17th, BethAnn Hepburn presented her workshop ‘Purposeful Pathways’ at the University of Louisville. Attendees included elementary music teachers, college professors, and an increasingly large attendance of college students. FREE lunch was provided for all. KOSA continues its strong tradition of excellence through its membership activities on the national level. KOSA received the Chapter of Distinction award at the American Orff-Schulwerk Association national conference in San Diego (Nov. 11–14), Dr. Nicola Mason began her tenure on the editorial board of the peer-reviewed national journal The Orff Echo, and KOSA past president Joan Stansbury began her tenure as president of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association. Most noteworthy was Dr. Cecilia Wang’s nomination of the 2015 AOSA Excellence in Research Award. KOSA’s 2015 annual scholarship recipients included Linsdey Duncan (Saint Agnes Parish School) and Christen Jones (Westridge Elementary School). Both recipients completed Level 1 Orff Schulwerk Teacher Education at the University of Kentucky this past summer. KOSA maintains an active media profile through its website, www.kyorff.com, Facebook page, and online newsletter. We look forward to our upcoming Spring workshops on January 30 (Chapter Share @ Eastern Kentucky University, Foster Music Building Room 300) and March 12 (Dr. Martina Vasil @University of Kentucky). Our 2015–2016 elected officers include: President - Dr. Nicola Mason

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Vice-President - Melissa Marotta Secretary - Shannon Younger Treasurer – Chris McDowell Membership – Nick Denham UK Liaison - Dr. Martina Vasil U of L Liaison - Dr. Rob Amchin EKU Liaison – Dr. Nicola Mason Appointed positions include editor, historian, hospitality, Lexington and Louisville instrument chairs.

Kentucky American String Teachers Association Christina Givan, President of KYASTA

The Kentucky chapter of the American String Teachers Association will hold the annual meeting and awards luncheon on Friday, February 5th at 12:30 pm. at the Bristol Bar and Grille in downtown Louisville in conjunction with the 2016 KMEA Professional Development Conference. KYASTA members and non-members are welcome to attend. Awards nominations for excellence in string teaching and service are currently being accepted via the website at www.kyasta.org

Kentucky College/University Band Directors Sue Creasap, Chair

The Kentucky College/University Band Directors met on February 4 & 5, 2015 during the KMEA Professional Development Conference. The group offered congratulations and thanks to Amy Acklin, Fred Speck, and Mark Lynn for their hard work and organization of another successful Intercollegiate Band under the direction of Alan McMurray. Thanks to Peter LaRue (Georgetown) for maintaining and developing the KIB website. KIB information for 2016 may be accessed via http://pjlkib.wordpress.com/ This year’s conductor is Jerry Junkin, Univeristy of Texas – Austin. Mark Lynn serves as the coordinator of the KIB. After 30 years of distinguished teaching, Dr. Richard Miles, Morehead State University, retired as Director of Bands in 2015. His contributions to the profession and KMEA are unparalleled. Dr. Miles continues to be active and is in demand throughout the world as a conductor and clinician. We wish him well in his retirement but know he will remain a strong advocate for music education. Our sincerest thanks goes to him for his leadership and continued efforts on behalf of music in our schools. The CBDNA Regional Conference will be held on February 18–20, 2016 in Charleston, SC. Dr. Gary Schallert serves as President of the Southern Division of CBDNA. The CBDNA Athletic Bands Symposium will be held on June 2–4, 2016 at the University of Minnesota-Minneapolis. Both conferences are exceptional venues for professional development for college/university band directors. We wish to welcome Dr. Joe Scagnoli as visiting Director of Bands at Morehead State University. Dr. Scagnoli is Professor Emeritus from Ball State University and we are delighted to have him in our state for the 2015–16 academic year. All of our Kentucky College/University Band Directors are extremely active within the state and nation as guest conductors/clinicians. Their many accomplishments are too numerous to list for this report but a special thanks to George Boulden (UK) for his work as editor of KMEA’s Bluegrass News. Finally and sadly, we wish to acknowledge the loss of our dear friend and colleague, Dr. Ken Haddix (EKU) who passed away August 16, 2015. Ken was an exceptional musician, educator, and music advocate who loved music and people. He is sorely missed.

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Kentucky Association of College Music Departments Rob James, President KACMD

KACMD did not meet this Fall and thus we have nothing to report. We will meet February 4, 2016 from 3–4:30 during the KMEA In-service Conference.

Kentucky Music Teachers Association Diana Aubrey, President

Website www.kymta.org Officiers and email:

President Diana C. Aubrey [email protected] President-Elect Bernardno Scarambone [email protected] Secretary Jessica Dorman [email protected] Treasurer Matt Grossman [email protected] Immediate Past President Bill Budai [email protected]

Collegiate Chapters: Kentucky has seven collegiate chapters: Bellarmine, Morehead, Campbellsville, Murray State, University of Louisville, Western Kentucky University, and Northern Kentucky University Conference: The 2015 KMTA Conference was held at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green, KY, on October 23–27. Highlights include: Competitions-There were 73 competition registrations in the KMTA/MTNA and Bluegrass competitions Honors Recitals-Pre-college students who received superior ratings in local piano festivals throughout the past year are eligible to participate in the state-wide festival. Close to 100 students from across Kentucky participated in this event. All-State Keyboard Ensemble- The 41st annual all-state keyboard ensemble was directed by Dr. Vicki McVay, University of Kentucky. Students from across the state in middle and high school participated. Conference Session-KMTA hosted a Pedagogy Saturday for the first time this year. Ann Gray, Texas co-author of Just the Facts theory series was one of the guest speakers. Sessions covering topics such as women composers of the Eighteenth Century, technology and pedagogy, foundations of technique, masterclasses, and recital performances. The collegiate chapters presented poster sessions for the first time this year. Guest Artists-The six piano ensemble Oakton Six performed in recital under the direction of Glenna Spraue, Oakton, IL. The Conference Artist was Latitude 49, a dynamic mixed-chamber music ensemble. Commissioned Composers Concert-This year’s program featured the premier of Nothing written real, a song cycle composed by Steven Weimer. This year’s conference will be October 22–24, 2016 at University of Louisville, Louisville, KY. Activities and Accomplishments: The membership updated the constitution and bylaws at the annual business meeting. There is ongoing work to update our web site. Awards and Recognitions: 2015 KMTA Teacher of the Year-Dr. Krista Wallace-Boaz, University of Louisville Newsletter and/or Communication: An abbreviated form of the newsletter is published bi-annually. The web site www.kymta.org now lists all forms and guidelines.

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Local Association Information: Kentucky has 11 local associations: Ashland Area, Bluegrass Area, Bowling Green, Central Kentucky, Greater Louisville, Murray, Morehead Area, Northern Kentucky, Pikeville Area, South Central Kentucky, and West Green River MTA.

Phi Beta Mu Troy Stovall, President Psi Chapter of Phi Beta Mu

Phi Beta Mu is an International Bandmaster Fraternity whose purpose is to encourage the building of better band programs and help develop better musicians in our schools. Due to an active membership throughout the history of Psi Chapter, the fraternity has developed traditional conference activities. Phi Beta Mu has initiated a new Concert Band Festival to celebrate and promote the fine concert bands in Kentucky. The festival is to be held in Louisville, in March of 2016, at Louisville Male High School. Bands across the state will be asked to submit applications to a committee for selection. Two middle school bands and four high school bands will be chosen for this event. Each of the bands will perform, and will have a special guest clinician who will work with each band at the conclusion of their performance. The inaugural clinician will be Ray Cramer, Emeritus Professor from Indiana University. Phi Beta Mu will sponsor 2 clinics at the 2016 conference: the All State Band Clinicians roundtable discussion & a jazz clinic presented by the conductor of the 2016 KMEA All-State Jazz Band. The Chapter initiated a new composition consortium project in February 2005. Past works include “Appalachian Morning” by Robert Sheldon and “Empire” by Julie Giroux. We premiered our latest project “Kentucky Home” by David Gillingham with the All State Symphonic Band under the direction of W. Dale Warren, University of Arkansas at the 2010 All State Band Concert. Psi Chapter of PBM presented the following awards at the 2015 All State Band Concert. Outstanding Contributor to Bands: Lynn Cooper, Asbury College; Outstanding Bandmaster: Brent Barton, Madison Central High School and Outstanding Young Band Director: Brittany Ford, North Middle School. The affiliation of Phi Beta Mu International Bandmasters Fraternity and the Kentucky Music Educators Association has historically been very positive for our profession. We are eager to continue this joint effort.

Kentucky Chapter, Percussive Arts Society Brian S. Mason, President

KYPAS will host its annual Day of Percussion on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at the UK Singletary Center for the Arts. The day will feature artist/clinicians Michael Burritt (Eastman School of Music), Anders Åstrand (International mallet-percussion artist, Sweden), and Rashid Williams (Drum Set player for John Legend). We are looking forward to their educational sessions and performances. Along side those inspirational sessions we will again host the KMEA All-State Percussion Ensemble and the University Percussion Showcase concert. Traditionally the event brings in 200+ attendees and we look for an even larger turnout this year. More than 25 sponsors, both corporate and private, support the event with door prizes, which also adds to the excitement of the day. Please spread the word to your colleagues and students about this outstanding educational and entertaining percussion event. The KYPAS chapter also had another fantastic year partnering with KMEA to organize the All-State percussion repertoire. This process was amended in 2005 and has had a positive impact on percussionists across the state, not only for those who have auditioned, for all percussion students. In addition to helping strengthen the requirements for the percussionists and streamline the audition process, KYPAS provides a recommended tuning sheet for concert snare drum and for timpani. This simple set of guidelines aids in maintaining and raising the quality of percussion sounds in the band rooms and subsequent ensembles across the state. KYPAS plans to have an enhanced set of guidelines and information for the 2016 auditions.

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KYPAS continues to maintain an active media profile through our website http://kypas.org and Facebook page. Our 2016 officers and representatives are as follows: President: Dr. Brian S. Mason Vice-President: Dr. Chad Floyd Secretary: David Ratliff Treasurer: Dr. Jason Koontz Eastern KY Representative: Jim Corcoran Northern KY Representative: Brady Harrison Western KY Representative: Rick Gardner PAS Student Delegate: Nick Bolchoz, Univ. of KY PAS Student Delegate: Gloria Yehilevsky, Morehead State Univ.

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