Oregon Band Directors Association

Jennifer Muller - President,   Jeff Hornick - President-Elect,   Tom Muller - Past President

Kevin Egan, Treasurer     Al Kato, Secretary/Webmaster

 

Last update May 22, 2013

Jobs updated May 22

Festival Calendar & Results

HS Literature List                            MS Literature List  Mac friendly link  Google Doc 

Adjudicator List for Band Dec 2012               Adjudicator List for Orchestra 

Adjudicator Rubric revised 2012 

Marching Band Results
Links   
  

What's coming up

May 25 - Soul Vaccination @ Duff's Garage; 8pm

May 30-31 - Classic Coltrane w Azar Lawrence Quintet @ Jimmy Maks; 8 pm and 9:15 pm

Jun 9-12 - Conn-Selmer Institute @ Bethel College, Mishawaka, IN

Jun 16-22 - Brass @ Wallowa Lake   info

Jun 19-21 - Capitol Leadership Academy @ West Salem HS.  info

Jun 20 - Andrew Oliver's Composers' Ensemble @ Mission Theater; 7:30pm.  info

July 8-13 - UO Concert Band Camp

July 15-20 - UO Marching Camp

July 17-19 - Metropolitan Leadership Academy @ Liberty HS.  info

July 21-26 - UO Jazz Improv Camp

July 22-26 - East Winds Band Camp @ Reynolds HS   info

July 22-26 - West Salem Youth Band Camp @ West Salem HS.   info

July 28-Aug 3 - Woodwinds @ Wallowa Lake   info

July 29-Aug 2 - Metro Honor Band Camp @ Liberty HS.    info

Aug 5-8 - New and Proven Concert and Jazz Band Literature Workshop @ David Douglas HS

Aug 9 - OBDA Band and Orchestra Adjudicator Workshop @ DDHS; 9am - 3pm

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Scholarship Announcement

 

The Jazz Society of Oregon is offering a limited number of $500 scholarships for high school seniors planning to focus on jazz education at the college level. The scholarships will be awarded in July for the 2013-2014 academic year.

The Society will be accepting applications through June 15 at P.O. Box 19882, Portland, OR 97280-0882. The successful application will include:

Name, address, email address and current school of the applicant. School that the applicant will be attending in the fall. A disc displaying the applicant’s ability in the field of jazz interpretation A brief letter outlining the applicant’s background, aspirations, and financial need. Optional – letters of support from educators/musicians.

Questions to washougalchuck@gmail.com

 

Chuck Carpenter, Chair

JSO Education Committee

 

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The One More Time Around Again Marching Band in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Band Director for the 2014 Season. The OMT is an adult marching band with over 400 members which will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2014. Labeled the largest adult marching band in the world, it performs annually in the Portland Rose Festival Grand Floral Parade, The Starlight Parade, The Rhododendron Festival Parade in Florence, OR, and it performs a concert outdoors as part of the Portland Rose Festival each June. Previously the band has performed in the Pasadena Parade of Roses as well as in festivals in San Antonio and Tampa, Florida.

Minimum qualifications include a degree in Music Education, Masters Degree preferred and experience directing a marching band. Responsibilities include selecting band music, rehearsing the band in April and May and leading the band in its four performances in May and June.

For a further information, visit the band's website at omtaamb-pdx.org. A job description and further information is available by contacting Sue McCauley at suemccauley@yahoo.com or calling 503-819-2146.

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Music Schedule Survey -

 

I am the band director of Sisters High School/Middle School in Sisters, Oregon.  I am on a quest to find what schedule will work the best to allow me to build and foster a healthy band program that supports year long, linear band classes.  Currently, we are on a 5 period trimester schedule and I have A LOT (over 50%) of turn over from term to term due to schedule conflicts. 

 
If you could answer this short survey, that would be greatly appreciated!

I am PARTICULARLY looking for schools that are:
400-650 students
and on a 5 period, trimester schedule
**If you teach or have taught in a school of this size but not in a 5 period/trimester block, I would love to hear what schedule set up DOES or DOESN'T work for you.

Survey questions:
1. What school do you teach at (or previous school you've taught at), where?
2. Population of school? (please only 400-650 student schools)
3. Schedule - period, trimester/semesters?
4. What classes do you teach in your schedule?
5. Are your classes year long classes?
If YES: What are the approximate number of students in each of your year long classes?
If NO: Can you pinpoint the reason WHY. Also - what kind of extra concessions/duties do you do in order to have a band program where you don't see students consistently across the year.

THANK YOU so much for your help!

Lia Morgan   lia.morgan@sisters.k12.or.us

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Oregon Band Directors Association

BAND AND ORCHESTRA ADJUDICATION WORKSHOPS

April 4 & 5, 2013

Western Oregon University Rice Auditorium, Monmouth, OR

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

8:00 AM – Noon. Thursday, April 4, Band only. Friday, April 5, Band & Orchestra. Only one day is required for certification.

CLINICIANS FROM THE OBDA ADJUDICATION COMMITTEE

Dave Becker, Chuck Bolton, Ben Brooks, Ike Nail, and Karl Raschkes

 

ADJUDICATOR CERTIFICATION UPON SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION

Participants wishing to be included on the “OBDA Approved Adjudicators List” and/or newly formed Orchestra List will have the opportunity to submit their critique sheets to the OBDA Adjudication Committee for consideration.  Adjudicators with satisfactory sheets who have a minimum of five years teaching band or orchestra with demonstrated success at secondary or university level will be placed on the list. All adjudicators must be re-certified at least every 5 years to remain on the list.

 

USEFUL PRACTICE FOR THE EXPERIENCED OR NOVICE ADJUDICATOR

The workshops will include practice adjudication and instruction on the OBDA concert band system. The OBDA Evaluation System, now in its 31st year, is being used throughout Oregon and in several other states.  Participants new to Oregon or anyone not familiar with the system should contact Dave Becker, OBDA Adjudication Committee Chair (dbecker@lclark.edu) to receive materials in advance.

 

HELP IN IMPROVING FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE FOR ALL DIRECTORS

This workshop will be an unusual format in that it will run during an actual band & orchestra festival. Rather than lengthy group discussion and practice, participants will write critiques on several ensembles and “shadow” the presenters as they adjudicate live bands and orchestras.

 

CERTIFICATION FOR ORCHESTRA ADJUDICATORS

Orchestral adjudication will also be included in this workshop as we continue working with our orchestral colleagues to build their own certified adjudicator list. This is part of an initiative led by OMEA Orchestra Chair, Sean Williams.

 

AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CERTIFIED ADJUDICATORS TO RE-CERTIFY

This workshop’s format is primarily designed for experienced adjudicators new to the region or those wishing to re-certify or add orchestral certification. There will be minimal time devoted to discussion and feedback because the presenters will be giving their attention to adjudicating and clinics for the ensembles in attendance.

           

REGISTRATION & COST

 

IMPORTANT: Because of the unusual format of this workshop, it is imperative that participants contact Dave Becker at 503-407-4707 or dbecker@lclark.edu to pre-register.

 

The workshop is free for current OBDA members. For others, cost is $20, which includes a two-year membership to OBDA.  Registration will take place on site.

 

FUTURE WORKSHOPS

1. Friday, August 9 at the annual Lewis & Clark College / Beacock Music Workshop in New and Proven Concert and Jazz Band Literature (August 5-8) at David Douglas High School 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

2. Friday State In-Service Day in October. Site to be determined.

 

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We are seeking a capable trumpeter who would play a solo fanfare of his or her choice as a part of prelude music, and accompany one congregational hymn during worship on Easter Sunday.
We can offer $125, made up of $50 for attendance at one rehearsal, and $75 for the Sunday worship. 
Rehearsal is Tuesday night March 26 at 7pm (this is negotiable) and Worship is at 10:30am on March 31.
 
If you, or someone you are aware of - a student or colleague that may be interested in this, please forward this email to them.

Thank You!
 
Rev. David B. Jewel
Kenilworth Presbyterian Church
4028 SE 34th Ave at Gladstone
Cell ph 503-593-8294

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MarchFourth’s 10th Anniversary Extravaganza, March 3-4, 2013
Crystal Ballroom, 1332 W Burnside
 
Sunday, March 3, 2013 (2 shows)
All-Ages Matinee (with Joy Now Band)
Teens/adults: $11 adv/$14 dos.; Kids (age 4-12) $8 adv/$11 dos.; kids under 4: free
3 PM Doors
4 PM Show
tickets: http://tinyurl.com/m4earlyshow
 
All-Ages Evening Show (w/Gamelan X and DJ GlobalRuckus)
MARCH FOR PETE (a fundraiser for Pete Krebs)
Teens/Adults: $15 adv/$20 dos
Students: $10 w/ ID
7:30 PM Doors
8:30 PM Show
tickets: www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1700076&cobrand=mcmenamins
 
Monday, March 4, 2013 (1 show)
10th Birthday Bash (w/ special guest)
21+ General Admission: $20 adv/$25 dos
8 PM Doors
9 PM Show
tickets: www.etix.com/ticket/online/performanceSearch.jsp?performance_id=1697625&cobrand=mcmenamins
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“The third annual OSU Wind Band Symposium will be taking place on January 11 –12 at Benton Hall on the campus of Oregon State University in Corvallis. The featured guest conductor/ educator is Ray Cramer, Director of Bands Emeritus from Indiana University. The two-day event includes workshops on conducting (both large concert band and chamber winds) and rehearsal pedagogy from one of the leading experts in the band field. Conducting participants fee is $100 and is limited. Observers fee is $50 and is open to everyone. This year’s guest band is the Sam Barlow Band under the direction of Paul Nicholas. Feel free to email Chris Chapman at chris.chapman@oregonstate.edu for more information.”

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MEET COMPOSER OLA GJEILO

(Top ten: Classical music charts for the past year)

Dear Friends!

 Portland State University and the Oregon Repertory Choir will be hosting composer Ola Gjeilo. Gjeilo, (pronounced Yay-lo) who's recent CD is among the top ten in the classical music category, will be visiting our campus on October 15th and 16th. His visit will culminate with an opportunity for you to hear selections of his music in a casual and friendly setting on Tuesday October 16th from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Being Band specific, the PSU Wind Symphony will perform Gjeilo's Spheres and Meridian. Both are the type of works that high school director's within our state should find very appropriate for contest. Beautifully crafted and within reach of schools that utilize grade 4 and 5 music. 

I am confident that you will find the choral works listed on the program to be just as intriguing. 

Tuesday, October 16 from 5:30-7:30pm at Lincoln Recital Hall at Portland State University. (Reception at 5:30, Concert at 6:00 pm.)

There is no charge for this event, but please RSVP by Friday, October 12 so we can provide the right amount of refreshment.

Best Wishes,

E. Higgin

ehiggins@pdx.edu

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Our condolences to the family of David Wood, who passed away Monday, Aug 13th.  David was a long time employee and then co-owner of Sheet Music Service of Portland.     Oregonlive.com 

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posted on CBDNA Listserve:

Hello friends and colleagues!!

I have a VERY exciting project I`ve been working on the past couple of years!! I would like to announce to all of you a consortium project to commission a beginning band piece from Frank Ticheli!!! He has never written a grade 1- beginning band piece and is very excited to get to it (delivery is set for late 2014). Please pass this once in a lifetime opportunity on to your beginning band director colleagues. I have worked out a FANTASTIC deal with him.......the buy in for this commission is only $50!! However, we still need quite a few participants to make this go, so please do pass it along to as many directors as possible. Have them contact me (
danielba@tabor.edu) to reserve a spot. Thanks!!

Daniel Baldwin
Director of Bands and Orchestra
Tabor College

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The Portland Wind Symphony (formerly known as Pacific Crest Wind Symphony) is pleased to announce our auditions for the 2012-2013 season.  We currently have openings for, clarinet, piccolo, french horn, and percussion. Auditions will be held on September 22, 2012. Those wishing to schedule an audition may contact Ashley Alexander at pcws.org@gmail.com or by cell at 360-910-5467.

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Are you interested in taking your marching band on the road? Then the Marching Band Open Series (MBOS) is for you! MBOS was founded in 2006 with a mission to provide the competitive marching band activity with superior performance venues, consistent rules and policies, and to utilize nationally recognized and prominent adjudicators for each event. Registration for the 2012 season is now underway. Don’t miss out on another exciting season of MBOS, with shows in Murrieta (CA), Aliso Viejo (CA), Covina (CA), Clovis (CA) and Las Vegas (NV) and the MBOS Championships in Ontario (CA), there are more performance choices than ever before! Join Groups from all over California and Nevada at a 2012 MBOS event this season! Check out our website for more information http://mbos.wgasc.org or contact Carl W. Nelson, MBOS Contest Coordinator.

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The 234th Army Band, “Oregon’s Own” invites you to participate in our Conducting Workshop August 18-19, 2012 at the 234th Army Band’s new rehearsal facility in Clackamas, Oregon. Featured sessions will include a conducting clinic, rehearsal techniques and a new literature reading hour. These sessions will be presented and conducted by esteemed guest clinician, Lieutenant Colonel Jim Keene, conductor of the United States Military Academy Band at West Point. Click here for more details.

Staff Sergeant James Cameron, Enlisted Concert Band Conductor, 234th Army Band

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OSAA State Band and Orchestra Contest  results

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If you happen to have plumes for shako hats (preferably white) that you would be willing to lend/sell/etc., please contact George Izzett at Daybreak Middle School.  izzett.george@battlegroundps.org 

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Announcing Small Grants for Music Programs

Support for music education is a key objective of the Jazz Society of Oregon. This year, the Jazz Society is initiating a Small Grants Program in support of middle and high school jazz programs in our public schools. The grant maximum is $500.00

and can be used to support the jazz program in ways which are not available through normal school budgets. 

In making your grant request, please identify specific needs that the grant would address. This program is possible due to a generous donation from William Hill Estate Winery. The grant request form can be found on the JSO website at

http://www.jsojazzscene.org/SmallGrantApplication.pdf

Grant requests from schools located in Oregon or Southwest Washington must be received by 5:00pm on Friday May 4, 2012 to be eligible for the 2012 grant cycle.

Please address any questions/comments to:

Education Committee

Jazz Society of Oregon

P.O. Box 19882

Portland, OR 97280

503-427-1676

washougalchuck@gmail.com

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Thanks to Dave Becker, who revised the old 2007 Adjudicator Rubric.  It is now at the link above.  Festival Coordinators: please use this updated 2012 rubric going forward.

The "Performance Score Sheet" and "Sight-Reading Score Sheet" are available on the OSAA Website and
"Sight-Reading Room Procedures" can be found in the OSAA Music Handbook on pages 14-15, also available on the OSAA Website.
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Our condolences to the family of Lyle Dockendorf, who suffered a fatal heart attack Wednesday, Aug 10.

A memorial service will be held at United Methodist Church in Oak Grove Aug 18 at 1pm.

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Our condolences to the family of Dale Beacock, who was the victim of a fatal cycling accident Thursday, Aug 4

A memorial service will be held at Clark College, Gaiser Hall, Friday, August 12 at 2pm

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Our condolences to the family of Dr. John Richards, who passed away Tuesday, July 26th.

A memorial service will be held in the Agnes Flanagan Chapel, Lewis & Clark College, Saturday, August 13th at 11am.

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Our condolences to the family of Al Robertson, who passed away Friday, July 22nd

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The ACDA board voted to make a special offer to band directors who have partial assignment in choral music for attendance at our summer conference.  As more and more choral music in middle and high schools is being taught by music educators with their primary preparation in instrumental music, we want to find a way to offer affordable in-service and networking opportunities.

The details:
Half-price conference fee for the Oregon ACDA conference on August 16-18 ($50 for 3 days, or $25 for an individual day).  Membership in ACDA will not be necessary for attendance.  

The best days for the band directors will be the 17th and 18th.  The 17th will include Dr. Paul Rardin from the University of Michigan and the 18th will be a day of reading sessions.  Interested directors can visit the Oregon ACDA website for more information and apply for the special deal to szielke@oregonstate.edu.  

To qualify, teachers must fulfill the following criteria:

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 Bowie HS (Austin, TX) Band Director and perennial WIBC Guest Conductor Bruce Dinkins passed away Wednesday, June 22nd, in Ashland. 

Our condolences to his family.

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