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Middle Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association
2015 MID-STATE HONORS ENSEMBLES DIRECTOR PACKET
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Mid-State Band Weekend (January 8-10, 2015)
Registration Locations
7th-8th grade at Middle Tennessee State University
9th-12th grade at Siegel High School
5:30-7:30 PM
Mid-State Jazz & Orchestra Weekend (January 15-17, 2015)
Registration Locations
9th-12th grade at Middle Tennessee State University
7th-8th grade at Blackman Middle School
5:00-6:30 PM
*While we prefer for you register at the designated areas, we realize logistically it may not be possible for this weekend. Notify those at the registration table when
you are registering students in a different location. Thanks in advance for your cooperation.
(All information listed below is designed to streamline this process-please accept it in that manner)
Greetings! We are sending this information to help all Directors since there is such a short “turn around” after school starts back in
January. You will probably need to make most plans prior to your Holiday Break, especially requesting a check from your bookkeeper.
We are attaching the student Mid-State Rules & Regulations agreement form, general information document, Itinerary/Schedule and
Contact information sheet. Hopefully, this will assist you. Please be sure to contact the appropriate band chair IMMEDIATELY if you
have someone who can’t attend. This will allow the opportunity for the appropriate alternate to be contacted and adjustments to be made.
Please note, the Mid-State Rules & Regulations forms must be signed, completed and accompany your school or band booster check ($30
per participant) at the registration/check-in point. Feel free to print a copy of the Rules & Regulations Form below, fill out your
portion, and then copy the form for your children to avoid filling it out multiple times.
1) Directors (or pre-approved designee) MUST register the students. NO students or parents should enter the registration line!
2) Please have a school, band booster, or personal check for the total amount ($30 per student) to register your students. No parent
checks should be presented!
3) Be sure to have the Mid-State Rules & Regulations forms-properly signed. Students will not be allowed to participate without these
forms.
4) Receipts will be made available for ALL cash payments or if one is needed. Please specify that a receipt is needed when you are
registering your students on site. Provide the appropriate email address so a receipt may be sent to you in PDF format.
J. Jeff Beckman
Executive Treasurer, MTSBOA
Executive.Treasurer@mtsboa.org
MUSIC FOLDERS
All folders will be available via DropBox from each Mid-State Ensemble Coordinator to the email address provided during
the Mid-State registration process. Pending any doubling resolutions, all digital instrument folders will be sent out no
later than December 15th. It is the director’s responsibility to disseminate music to the proper students and it is the student’s
responsibility to bring his/her music to the rehearsal and concert locations. Please note that if you are out of town by the
time the links are sent, you may simply forward these digital instrument folders directly to students to be printed
out.
If you have not heard from your ensemble chairs by December 17th, please consult the emails below.
BAND WEEKEND- JANUARY 8-10
Ensemble/Conductor
7-8 Silver Band: Cheryl Floyd
7-8 Gold Band: Marguerite Wilder
9-10 Silver Band: Joel Denton
9-10 Gold Band: Barry Kraus
11-12 Silver Band: Mary Land
11-12 Gold Band: Richard Floyd
Percussion Coordinators
7-8 David England
9-10 Jim Reed
11-12 Paul Waters
Coordinator
Ben Reagh
Susan Waters
Alan Clark
Stacy Jernigan
John Robert Baker
Phil Waters
Email
reaghb@rcschools.net
mtsboasecretary@gmail.com
alan.clark@sumnerschools.org
clarinetplayer76@comcast.net
john.baker@rcstn.net
jpwaters@comcast.net
dengland476@aol.com
jim.reed@sumnerschools.org
james.waters@mnps.org
JAZZ/ORCHESTRA WEEKEND- JANUARY 15-17
Ensemble/Conductor
7-8 String Orchestra: Andrew Palmer
9-10 String Orchestra: Joe Lee
11-12 Full Orchestra: Vinay Parameswaran
7-8 Jazz Band: Jeff Phillips
HS Silver Jazz Band: Jerry Tolson
HS Gold Jazz Band: Jim Warrick
Coordinator
Andie Smith
Allison Cowan
Anna Maria Miller
Andrew Lynn
Ty Jessup & Jereme Frey
Ty Jessup & Jereme Frey
HOTEL INFORMATION
Embassy Suites
1200 Conference Center Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 890-4464
rosemary.wilsonshort@jqh.com
$98.00 + 5% lodging tax
$102.90 per guest room night
Email
andie.smith@sumnerschools.org
allison.cowan@wcs.edu
annamaria.miller@mnps.org
lynna@rcschools.net
freyj@fatherryan.org
JessupT@rcschools.net
Hilton Garden Inn
1335 Conference Center Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 225-2345
Sarah.geller@hilton.com
$105.00 + 5% lodging tax
$110.25 per guest room night
Authorization Codes to book your rooms will be sent out via email on December 15th, when the block of rooms
becomes available. Please note that they will require you to include rooming list for every room to secure your
reservation. Registration window will remain open until January 3rd. Tax exempt forms are required to receive exemption
from state tax.
We hope this helps you prepare and we wish you a safe, relaxing and Joyful Holiday Season!!!
Eric Scott
Mid-State Clinic Coordinator
Middle Tennessee Band & Orchestra Association
Student Name______________________________ Mid-State Ensemble__________________________________
School_______________________________________________ (PRINT CLEARLY)
Middle Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association
2015 All Mid-State Rules & Regulations Form
Students are required to attend all rehearsals and Mid-State concerts. Students who fail to perform on the concert or are removed from Mid-State will lose their All-State
status.
Students will be in their seats and ready to begin rehearsal at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of each rehearsal. Failure to be 10 minutes early and ready to rehearse
will result in the following:
First offense – Student moved to the bottom of their section.
Second offense – Dismissed from Mid-State by the MTSBOA Executive Board
Students will not chew gum or eat food in rehearsals.
Students will not have cell phones on and/or visible during rehearsals.
Students will refrain from talking during rehearsals.
The use of alcohol, tobacco products, and/or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited.
Students must have a pencil at rehearsals.
Students must wear nametags at all rehearsals.
Students will not drive other students in their personal cars.
Dress for the All Mid-State Concerts will be as follows:
7th-8th Bands, 7th-8th Orchestra, 9th-12th Bands
Gentlemen should wear either their school concert black tuxedo OR a dark coat with dark slacks (preferably black) with a white, long-sleeved dress shirt and neck tie of
their choice. Shoes should be black (or dark) with black socks, and belt. Shirts should be tucked in, sleeves not rolled up, tie at the neck.
Ladies should wear either their school concert black dress OR a black dress, skirt, or pants and top. Shoulders should be covered and dress length should cover the knees
when seated. Shoes should be black. Please keep outfits conservative and avoid excessive amounts of jewelry or sequins.
9th-12th OrchestrasGentlemen should wear a black tuxedo.
Ladies should wear either their school concert black dress OR a black dress, skirt, or pants and top. Shoulders should be covered and dress length should cover the knees
when seated. Shoes should be black. Please keep outfits conservative and avoid excessive amounts of jewelry or sequins.
Jazz BandsGentlemen should wear a coat with slacks (preferably black) with a long-sleeved dress shirt and neck tie of their choice.
Ladies should wear a dress, skirt, or pants and top. Shoulders should be covered and dress length should cover the knees when seated.
It is understood by students and parents that any infraction of the above rules of conduct or involvement in any illegal activity constitutes grounds for the
student’s dismissal from Mid-State activities by the MTSBOA Executive Committee. The Director will be contacted and asked to make immediate
arrangements for their student’s transportation home. The below signed student and parents also give permission to MTSBOA to use the student’s name
and photographic likeness in all forms and media for advertising, trade, and other lawful purposes.
Student Signature ______________________
Parent Signature____________________Director Signature ________________________
Student Name ________________________________ Cell Phone___________________
Parent Name _________________________________ Cell Phone___________________
Director Name ________________________________ Cell Phone__________________
Middle Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association
2015 All-State Documents
The All-State Rules & Regulations Form (see next page) is required for the students in the following ensembles:
9th-10th Grade Gold Band
11th-12th Grade Gold Band
All 9th-12th Orchestral Strings
All-State Jazz Auditionees
All-State Rules & Regulations Form will be collected by ensemble chairs during the Mid-State Clinic weekends. More information
regarding All-State Instrumental Ensembles will be sent out by Tennessee All-State Instrumental Chair, Martin McFarlane.
----------------------Detach & Turn in to 11th-12th Gold Band Ensemble Chair----------------------
M.T.S.B.O.A.
All-State Ensemble Preference Form
*Required of all 11th-12th Gold Band Members
Name: _____________________________________________________
Instrument: _________________________________________________
Chair: _____________________________________________________
I prefer All-State Band
11-12 Concert Band
Dr Kevin Sedatole
Director of Bands
Michigan State University
I prefer All-State Orchestra
Symphony Orchestra (11-12)
Giancarlo Guerrero
Music Director
Nashville Symphony Orchestra
2015 Tennessee All-State
RULES & REGULATIONS AGREEMENT FORM
1. Students are required to attend all rehearsals and All-State Concerts. Students performing with their own school organization at the TMEA In-Service Conference
will be excused from rehearsal one (1) hour prior to their performance time.
2. Students will be in their seats and ready to begin rehearsal at least ten (10) minutes prior to the start of each rehearsal. Failure to be 10 minutes early and
ready to rehearse will result in the following;
• First Offense– Warning from the ensemble chair.
• Second Offense– Dismissed from All-State by the All-State Disciplinary Committee.
3. Students will not chew gum or eat food in rehearsal.
4. Students will refrain from talking during rehearsal.
5. The use of alcohol, tobacco products, and /or illegal drugs is strictly prohibited. (Violators will be removed from All-State)
6. Cell phones/devices are to be turned OFF and put away during rehearsal. (No texting, audio or video recording is to take place).
7. Students must have a pencil at rehearsals.
8. Students must wear nametags at all rehearsals.
9. All Choral music must have measures numbered.
10. No alternates or extra students are to be admitted unless the regional All-State Chairperson has properly notified them.
11. Only students from grades 10-12 are eligible for the choral ensembles. Students in grades 9-12 are eligible for the instrumental ensembles.
ATTIRE FOR THE ALL-STATE CONCERTS IS AS FOLLOWS:
BANDS and ORCHESTRAS: Ladies– long black dress or black blouse and black skirt or black dress pants; Men– short black tuxedo
(no tails) or black suit, white tux shirt or white long sleeve button down shirt with a black bow tie.
CHORUS WOMEN: Black dress with a sleeve or an ankle length black skirt with a black top of similar complementary fabric, black
shoes no more than 2 inches in height, optional jewelry such as a single strand of pearls or a drop-pearl or single stone on a delicate
chain. No long dangling earrings or heavy choke necklaces.
CHORUS MEN: White tux shirt or white long sleeve button down shirt with black bow tie, black tux pants or black dress
slacks, black dress shoes and black socks, No jackets and no tennis shoes.
JAZZ: Ladies– dress or skirt and blouse: Men– coat and tie.
By signing below, it is understood by students, parents, and directors that any infraction of the above rules, conduct, or involvement in any illegal activity
constitutes grounds for the student’s dismissal from All-State activities by the TMEA All-State Disciplinary Committee. The director will be contacted and
asked to make immediate arrangements for their student’s transportation home.
Also, by signing below TMEA is given permission to use the student’s name and photographic likeness in all forms and media for
advertising, trade and any other lawful purpose.
Cell Phone
CIRCLE PARTICIPATING
ENSEMBLE IN WHICH
YOU WILL PERFORM
Student Name
Instrument/Part Assignment_____________________________
SATB CHORUS
School Phone
WOMEN’S CHORALE
School
MEN’S CHORUS
Cell Phone
JAZZ BAND
Parent Name
Parent’s Address
STRING ORCHESTRA
For Choir Use Only
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Height: ____ft. ____in.
9-10 CONCERT BAND
11-12 CONCERT BAND
Student Signature ____________________________
Director Name ______________________________
For Seniors Only
Current GPA: _____
Scholarship $ offered: __________
ACT Score: _____
SAT Score: _____
Director Signature ___________________________
Cell Phone
Parent Signature _____________________________
____
Middle Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association
2015 All Mid-State Clinic Band Weekend
JANUARY 8, 9 and 10, 2015 – MURFREESBORO, TN
Middle School Bands – MTSU
MS REGISTRATION- WMB Lobby 5:30-7:30
Gold – WMB Instrumental Rehearsal Hall
Silver – WMB Music Hall
Thursday
Rehearsal
7:15 – 9:15 p.m.
Senior High Bands - Siegel HS & MS
HS REGISTRATION- SHS Main Hallway 5:30-7:30
9th & 10th Gold – SMS Auditorium
9th & 10th Silver – SHS Choir Room
11th & 12th Gold – SHS Band Room
11th & 12th Silver – SHS Auditorium
Rehearsal
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Registration – 5:30-7:30 at BOTH SITES. In the event that you have students at both sites, submit
your payment at the MTSU Site. Student nametags will be distributed on sites, at the first rehearsal.
$30.00 per student is due at registration along with the student parent release agreement forms. Make
checks (school or band booster checks only) payable to M.T.S.B.O.A. Directors must be present at
registration. If director is not present, a parent may register all students from that school with a note
from that director. Any student for whom registration forms and fees are not completed Thursday night
will not be allowed to continue participation in the clinic.
Friday
Saturday
Rehearsal
8:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Rehearsal
8:45 – 11:45 a.m.
Lunch
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Lunch
11:45 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.
Southern Stars
Symphonic Brass
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Wright Music Hall
Rehearsal
1:45 – 3:45 p.m.
Rehearsal
Dinner
2:30-4:30
4:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Southern Stars
Symphonic Brass
Dinner
4:00 – 4:45 a.m.
Siegel HS Auditorium
4:45 – 7:15 p.m.
Rehearsal
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Rehearsal
7:15 – 8:45 p.m.
9:00 – 10:15 p.m. student social performance of “The Megaphones” at Siegel Middle School
Dress
8:00 a.m.
Rehearsal
8:15 – 11:00 a.m.
Rehearsal
Silver - Tucker Theatre
Siegel HS & Siegel MS
Gold - WMB Music Hall
Concerts
9:00 a.m. - MS Silver Band
Lunch
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
9:45 a.m. - MS Gold Band
Warm ups
1:00 p.m. 9th & 10th Silver- Tucker
Theatre
WMB Music Hall- Warm-up (30min
time block and 15min travel)
1:45 p.m. - 9th & 10th Gold
2:45 p.m. - 11th & 12th Silver
3:45 p.m. - 11th & 12th Gold
Concerts
1:30 p.m.- 9th & 10th Silver
2:30 p.m.- 9th & 10th Gold
3:30 p.m.- 11th & 12th Silver
4:30 p.m.- 11th & 12th Gold
Parents pick up your children & luggage at the JAZZ ROOM
9th & 10th Parents pick up children & luggage at the JAZZ
ROOM. 11th & 12th Parents pick up in the CHOIR ROOM
ATTENTION PARENTS: The Music Building Jazz & Choir Rooms are located in the Wright Music Building directly behind Tucker Theatre.
Middle Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association
2015 All Mid-State Jazz & Orchestra Weekend
MIDDLE TENNESSEE SCHOOL BAND AND ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
2015 ALL MID-STATE ORCHESTRAS AND JAZZ ENSEMBLES
JANUARY 15, 16, and 17 – MURFREESBORO, TN
Middle Tennessee State Univ.
HS REGISTRATION- WMB Lobby 5:00-6:30
11th & 12th Full Orchestra- WMB Music Hall
Gold Jazz Band- WMB IRH
Silver Jazz Band- Jazz Room
Thursday
Rehearsal
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Blackman Middle School
MS REGISTRATION- Main Hallway 5:00-6:30
9th & 10th String Orchestra- BMS Band Room
Middle School Orchestra – BMS Stage
Middle School Jazz Band – BMS Choir Room
Rehearsal
7:15 – 9:15 p.m.
5:30 p.m. All-State Jazz Auditions (All Gold Band members will make a recording. Silver Band
members will have the opportunity to make a recording in case any Gold Band member opts out.)
Location-MTSU
7:30 p.m. January MTSBOA membership meeting
Location- Blackman Middle School Cafeteria
Friday
Rehearsal
Lunch
8:30 – 12:00 p.m.
Rehearsal
8:45 – 11:30 p.m.
11:45 – 12:15 p.m.
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Belmont Jazz
Combo
Lunch
Rehearsal
2:15 – 5:15 p.m.
11-12 ORCH:
Sectionals/Full Ensemble
2:00 - 5:00 p.m. (schedule TBA)
12:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.
HS JAZZ BANDS:
Rahsaan Barber Clinic
2:00 – 3:15 p.m.
Full Ensemble
3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday
Dinner
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Dinner
5:15 – 7:15 p.m.
Rehearsal
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Rehearsal
7:15 – 9:15 p.m.
Dress
Rehearsal
Warm-up – BMS Band Room
8:00 a.m. - MS Orchestra
9:00 a.m. – 9th-10th Orchestra
10:00 a.m. – 11th-12th Orchestra
Rehearsal
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsals
Concerts
9:00 a.m. - MS Orchestra
10:00 a.m. – 9th-10th Orchestra
11:00 a.m. – 11th-12th Orchestra
Lunch
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Warm ups
Warm-up – BMS Band Room
1:30 p.m. – Middle School Jazz Band
2:30 p.m. – Senior High Silver Jazz
3:30 p.m. – Senior High Gold Jazz
Concerts
2:00 p.m. - Middle School Jazz Band
3:00 p.m. - Senior High Silver Jazz
4:00 p.m. - Senior High Gold Jazz
Middle Tennessee School Band & Orchestra Association
2015 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
& GUEST ARTISTS
GUEST ARTISTS
MID-STATE BAND WEEKEND
Southern Stars Symphonic Brass Band
MID-STATE JAZZ/ORCHESTRA WEEKEND
Belmont Jazz Combo
Professor Alex Graham, Instructor
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CLINICS
Mid-State Band Weekend
January 8-10, 2015
Andy Bliss
Marsha Hartwein:
UT Knoxville
Percussion Professor
Retired Martin Luther
King Magnet School
Nashville, TN
Brandon Jones
Larry Marchese
Euphonium
US Air Force Band
Smart Music/Finale
Representative
Jeremy Wilson
Trombone Professor at
Vanderbilt
Vienna Philharmonic
Middle Tennessee State University
Thursday 7:15 p.m.
Marsha Hartwein
Siegel High School
Thursday 7:30 p.m.
Jeremy Wilson
Topics for middle school band directors
“Art+Craft: It's not either/or, it's both/and!”
Friday 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Larry Marchese
MTSU School of Music Computer Lab
Session followed by an open an interactive computer lab until lunch
Friday 3:00 p.m.
Brandon Jones
Friday 3:00 p.m.
Andy Bliss
“Well Sounding: Euphonium 101”
“Percussion Throwdown! with Andrew Bliss: Challenging
Your Percussionists to Use Their Finest Ingredients”
Friday 7:00 p.m.
Jeremy Wilson
Friday 7:15 p.m.
Brandon Jones
“Art+Craft: It's not either/or, it's both/and!”
“Well Sounding: Euphonium 101”
Mid-State Jazz & Orchestra Weekend
January 15-17, 2015
Rahsaan Barber
Michael Colgrass
Freelance Saxophone
Jazz Composer
Pulitzer Prize-winning
Composer
Educator
Author
Student Improvisation
Clinic
Time TBA
Dr Emily Crane
Sally McFadden
Coordinator Orchestral
Strings
Austin Peay State Univ
Retired Hume-Fogg
Academic Magnet
Nashville, TN
Thursday Night
January M.T.S.B.O.A. Meeting
Blackman Middle School
7:30 p.m.
Friday Morning- 9:00 a.m. at Blackman Middle School (PLC Room)
Sally McFadden
“Middle School String Literature: An Open Discussion”
Please bring scores of music that worked well for young groups. This session is open to all educators, regardless of
string experience.
2:00 p.m. at MTSU
Rahsaan Barber
Student & Director Session
“Express Yourself: Pursuing Progress in the Language of Music”
Friday 3:30 p.m. at MTSU
Emily Crane
“Common Bowing Challenges in Orchestral Playing”
Friday 7:00 p.m. at MTSU
Michael Colgrass
“Three Thunderbolts”
Developing the Creative Demon. A lecture on experiences that re-directed my life. (1 to 1½ hours)
Thunderbolt One: first inspiration – to be a musician.
Thunderbolt Two: second inspiration – to compose music.
Thunderbolt Three: third inspiration – an incident on West 57th Street that re-directed me from performing to writing music for a living.