2001 SCMEA Conference Sessions

Friday, February 16, 2001 Registration Open: 7:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m.; 6:15–6:25 p.m. (for Banquet ticket pick-up only) Exhibits Open: 9:15–10:45 a.m.; 12:45–5:00 p.m.
7:00 a.m.	SCMEA Past President's Breakfast Gloria Westmoreland presiding Board Room
7:45 a.m.	REGISTRATION OPEN
8:00 - 9:15 a.m.	Band Division: Committee meetings Dogwood – Concert Committee Magnolia – Adjudication Committee Gardenia – Marching Committee
	Elementary Division: "Age on Stage". Examples will be presented on sequential teaching of songs and dances at different levels. Skill development and conceptual music learning are facilitated by combining the songs with actions, mime, and theater, thus allowing the child to make music in an active and creative way. Jos Wuytack, Clinician, Belgium. Lori Barabas presiding. Regency C-D-E
	College Division: “Teaching Popular Music”. Techniques for using and/or teaching popular music in schools. Dr. Randolph Love, Clinician, Columbia College. Norma Kirkland presiding. Regency A
	Music Industry Council Showcase: Jupiter Band Instruments, Inc. “Building a Better Percussion Section.” This clinic will present inherent barriers in percussion education, such as instrument envy, access to real instruments, and lack of keyboard percussion training. Programs, methods, and concepts will be presented that address these issues and lower drop-out, eliminate instrument envy, and foster keyboard percussion learning. Teal
	Music Industry Council Showcase: McFadyen Music, Inc. “The TR147 Clarinet: What it is and What it does.” Introduction of a new clarinet designed by Tom Ridenhour, world renowned clarinetist, instrument designer, and master craftsman. Redbud
9:15 a.m.	Grand Opening of Exhibits Austin Bobo presiding Continental
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.	General Music: “Bring the World into Your Classroom”. Music programs can provide a gateway to the world for students. In this session, you will participate in songs and dances from Africa, South America, and Asia. Ways of using community resources to enhance your study of the World’s music will be explored. Dr. Marvelene Moore, Clinician, University of Tennessee, and Dr. Mary Palmer, Clinician, University of Central Florida. Sponsored by Scott-Foresman. Betty Jo Fersner presiding. Regency C-D-E
	Orchestra Division: "If You Can Sing It, You Can Play It! How to Get Young Students to Hear and Play in Tune from the Start". Through learning to sing and play tonal patterns, students can be taught to hear melodies in a tonal context, and their ears will do the rest! A way to teach students to listen and adjust fingers in a fun and supportive way. Improvisation is a snap! Charlene Dell, Clinician, Poughkeepsie, NY. Johanna Pollack presiding. Teal
	Band Division: Committee meetings Dogwood – Solo and Ensemble Committee Magnolia – All-State Committee Gardenia – Awards Committee Board Room – Jazz Committee
	Choral Division: “Programming, Polishing, and Performance: Taking Your Choral Ensemble to the Next Level”. A special session for secondary choral directors. Using music appropriate for concerts, festivals, and contests from Alfred Publishing Company, the clinician will discuss special rehearsal techniques and choral methods, which will take your chorus to the next level of expertise. A music packet will be given to each director in attendance. Rob Taylor, Clinician, College of Charleston. Pam Brunson presiding. Redbud
	Collegiate Membership: “ADEPT Without Fear in the Music Classroom”. An explanation of ADEPT in the evaluation of student teachers and beyond. Further application will be presented regarding music education. Dr. Patricia S. Foy, Clinician, Converse College. Dena Porter presiding. Regency F-C2
10:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.	EXHIBITS CLOSED
11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.	First General Session: Keynote Speaker Barbara Geer, Southern Division MENC President; Orangeburg-Wilkinson High School Concert Choir, Sheneice Smith, Director; and Bob Jones Academy Orchestra, Jay-Martin Pinner, Director. Lynn Grimsley presiding. Regency A-B
12:45 p.m.	EXHIBITS OPEN
	SCMEA Retired Members Luncheon Johnnie Price presiding. Dogwood
	Lobby Music: Palmetto Posaunen, Mark Britt, Director
1:30 - 2:45 p.m.	Band Division: “How to Conduct a Symphonic Band Camp”, Alfred Watkins, Clinician, Lassiter High School, Marietta, GA. Connie Grantham presiding. Regency A
	Orchestra Division: "Aspects of Teaching Strings". Techniques, tools, and strategies for teaching the string student. Teachers will need to bring their instruments to the session. Dr. Andrew H. Dabczynski, Clinician, Rochester, NY. Johanna Pollack presiding. Teal
	College Division: “The Music Student Teaching Experience: Making Connections”. A presentation investigating the music student teaching experience in relation to 1) connections to the university music teacher preparation program, 2) connections to the music classroom culture, and, 3) scheduled interventions designed to help music student teachers focus and reflect on teaching and learning. Dr. Thomas R. Coleman, Clinician, Lander University. Norma Kirkland presiding. Regency F-C2
	Choral Division: “In the Spotlight: Adding Movement to Your Choral Program”. Learn how to add simple yet effective riser choreography with Sally Albrecht, popular movement specialist and author of Choral Music in Motion. The clinician will share her movement ideas for choirs of all ages and levels. A complimentary choral music packet and printed staging suggestion booklet will be given to directors in attendance. Sally K. Albrecht, Clinician, Alfred Publishing. Gary Calloway presiding. Redbud
	Elementary Division: "Alive with Five". Capture the spirit of Orff Schulwerk. Play, sing, and dance pentatonically around the world. Bridge cultural gaps with folklore from three continents and gain universal knowledge and understanding. Jos Wuytack, Clinician, Belgium. Kathy Parrish presiding. Regency C-D-E
3:00 - 4:15 p.m.	General Music: “American Music: Take It Along!”. Are we losing our American musical culture? The rich musical heritage of our own country will be experienced. Strategies for small group work, brainstorming, and creativity will be shared. Dr. Marvelene Moore, Clinician, University of Tennessee, and Dr. Mary Palmer, Clinician, University of Central Florida. Sponsored by Scott-Foresman. Betty Jo Fersner presiding. Regency C-D-E
	Band Division Concert/Clinic: Bob Jones Symphonic Winds, Eric Woods, Director. “Teaching Basic Musical Concepts in Large Ensemble Rehearsals”. Dr. Leslie Hicken, Clinician, Furman University. Connie Grantham presiding. Regency A
	Collegiate Membership: State meeting. Welcome to all new members and welcome back to all old members. Election of officers for 2001-2002 and planning future events for South Carolina CMENC chapters. Jennifer Holliday presiding. Regency F-C2
	Orchestra Division: "Aspects of Teaching Strings". Illustrations and techniques for teaching string classes. Teachers will need to bring their instruments to the session. Dr. Andrew H. Dabczynski, Clinician, Rochester, NY. Johanna Pollack presiding. Teal
	Piano Division: Clinic. A practical workshop exploring issues of piano pedagogy and literature. Stephen Carlson, Clinician, Coker College. Anthony Lenti presiding. Redbud
	Choral Division: Committee meetings Dogwood – Junior High/Middle School Committee Magnolia – High School Committee
4:30 - 5:45 p.m.	Band Division Concert: Summit Parkway Middle School Eighth Grade Honor Band, David Allison, Director. Connie Grantham presiding. Regency A
	Choral Division: Executive Board meeting. Dogwood
	Music Industry Council Showcase: Alfred Publishing. “New Choral Music Reading Session.” Sally Albrecht and Jay Althouse present new choral materials from the popular Alfred Choral Designs Series designed to make your choir successful. This enthusiastic presentation includes ideas on programming, staging, and vocal techniques, as well as brief information about the composers. Redbud
	Music Industry Council Showcase: MacMillan/McGraw-Hill. “Sing Me a Song of Success!” Join along in the wonderful singing songs and games of the NEW “Share the Music 2000!” Thomas Borden, National Music Consultant for the McGraw-Hill School Division, leads elementary music teachers through the learning strategies of the curriculum, while providing experiences that will delight each participant. The workshop will include singing games and assessment suggestions, as well as Orff and Kodaly possibilities. Materials will be provided. Teal
5:00 p.m.	REGISTRATION AND EXHIBITS CLOSED
6:15 - 6:25 p.m.	REGISTRATION OPEN FOR BANQUET TICKET PICK-UP ONLY
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.	Second General Session: SCMEA Banquet, featuring the Honor Administrator, the Memorial Scholarship winner, Hall of Fame inductees, and the Lexington High School Strings, Johanna Pollock, Director. Lynn Grimsley presiding. Regency B-C-D-E-F-C2
9:00 - 10:00 p.m.	Second General Session Concert: The Irmo High School Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Bruce Dinkins, Director. Gloria Westmoreland presiding. Regency A-B
10:00 - 11:00 p.m.	Concert: I.A.J.E. Directors' Jazz Band, Bert Ligon, Director, University of South Carolina. Atrium Lobby

Saturday, February 17, 2001 Registration Open: 7:45 a.m. Exhibits Open: 8:30-10:45 a.m.
7:45 a.m.	REGISTRATION OPEN
8:00 - 9:15 a.m.	Band Division Concert: Chapin High School Symphonic Band, Ken Turner, Director. Connie Grantham presiding. Regency A
	Orchestra Division: "Aspects of Teaching Strings". Techniques, tools, and strategies for teaching the string student. Teachers will need to bring their instruments to the session. Dr. Andrew H. Dabczynski, Clinician, Rochester, NY. Johanna Pollack presiding. Teal
	General Music: “Teaching Multicultural Music Through Movement and Instrumental Accompaniments”. This session will focus on movement, exercises, and techniques that are applicable for teaching chants and songs from various ethnic cultures. Instrumental accompaniments and compositions representative of the cultures will be experienced. Activities will be connected to the National Standards for Arts Education in Music. Dr. Marvelene Moore, Clinician, University of Tennessee. Sponsored by Scott-Foresman. Betty Jo Fersner presiding. Regency C-D-E
	Music Industry Council Showcase: FinerMusic.com, LLC. “Music Education and Appreciation via the Internet.” A video-based supplemental music education/appreciation website designed for ALL students and teachers grades K-8. A brief demonstration of content will include “streaming” classical music videos, interactive cross-disciplinary lesson plans, animated composer biographies, a relational musical terms glossary, and web jukebox. Redbud
	Multicultural Awareness: "Tons of Drums and Heavy Metal: How to Start, Maintain, and Incorporate the Steel Band, Taiko, Xylophone, and African Ensembles Into Your Curriculum". Performances by the Conway Elementary School Performing Ensembles, Dr. Tim Peterman, Director, and Clinician. Herman Bright presiding. Redbud
8:30 a.m.	EXHIBITS OPEN
9:30 - 10:45 a.m.	Piano Division Honors Recital: A recital by students selected at the 2000 Piano Festival. Anthony Lenti presiding. Redbud
	Elementary Division: “The Child’s Voice: The Perfect Instrument”. The SC Elementary Honors Choir will demonstrate helpful tips and strategies from an expert in the field of choral music. Janeal Crabb Krehbiel, Clinician, Lawrence, KS. Nancy Webster presiding. Regency A
	Choral Division: “Presenting the Madrigal Dinner”. The Socastee Singers, under the direction of Norman McQueen, will recreate a small portion of their madrigal dinner. The clinicians will share their expertise on how to create a madrigal dinner production. Norman McQueen, Clinician, Socastee High School, and Dr. Don Rogers, Clinician, Winthrop University. Wanda Campbell presiding. Regency C-D-E
	Band Division: “What to do with Your Jazz Ensemble Rhythm Section”. Michael Davison, Clinician, University of Richmond. Connie Grantham presiding. Teal
	Research: "Current Research in Music Education in South Carolina". Pertinent information about Music Education research findings. Dr. Deborah Hoffman presiding. Magnolia
10:30 a.m.	Drawing for Prizes Austin Bobo presiding Continental
10:45 p.m.	EXHIBITS CLOSED
11:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Third General Session: Keynote Speaker Richard Riley, United States Secretary of Education; Furman da Camera, Mark Britt, Coordinating Director; and the SCMEA Elementary Honor Choir, Janeal Crabb Krehbiel, Director. Patricia Croft presiding. Regency A-B-C-D-E-F-C2
1:00 p.m. (or as announced)	Division Business Meetings as announced Regency A – Band Division (2:00 p.m.) Regency C-D-E – Choral Division Teal – Orchestra Division Redbud – Elementary Division
4:00 p.m.	SCMEA Executive Board Meeting Lynn Grimsley presiding. Redbud

2001 SCMEA In-Service Conference Sessions Thursday February 15, 2001 Registration Open: 3:30-5:30 p.m. Exhibits Closed
2:30 p.m.	SCMEA Executive Board meeting Lynn Grimsley presiding Redbud
4:30 - 5:45 p.m.	Special Learners/General Music/College Division: "Seize the Moment: The National Board and You". New opportunities for professional recognition and validation are available to experienced teachers. This session will consider the recent work by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, which has resulted in a national system of “certifying” teachers. What it takes to become certified, as well as comments by national Board members and certified Teachers, will be included. Dr. Mary Palmer, Clinician, University of Central Florida. Sponsored by Scott-Foresman. Martha Hughes presiding. Regency A
5:30 p.m.	SCBDA Executive Board meeting Robert Wertz presiding Redbud
6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	Kaleidoscope 2001: A Music Education Fair. Drop-in for special entertainment, hors d'oeuvres, and information! Stop by the booths and exhibits and pick-up ideas for teaching and dealing with education in the new millennium. Visit the hands-on technology mini-lab, find out about summer courses, see what ETV has to offer, investigate retirement, and find a little stress relief!! Regency C-D-E
7:00 p.m.	The State of Music Education in South Carolina. Dr. Deb Hoffman, State Department of Education. Regency A
7:30 p.m.	National Board Certification in Music Seminar. Administrators and supervisors are also welcome to attend. Regency A