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Centennial HighSchool StringOrchestraRoswell, Georgia Young K.
Kim,Conductor
Chicago YouthSymphonyOrchestraChicago, IllinoisAllen Tinkham,
Conductor
Dickerson Eighth GradeOrchestraMarietta, GeorgiaMarion C.
Sievers and Rebecca Dosch,Conductors
Satellite High SchoolSymphonic OrchestraSatellite Beach, Florida
Frank Diaz and Mark Nelson,Conductors
Springfield Youth SymphonySpringfield, Missouri Larry Dissmore
and Philip Thomas,Conductors
Upper Arlington High SchoolChamber OrchestraUpper Arlington,
Ohio John R. Deliman, Conductor
Walton High SchoolPhilharmoniaMarietta, Georgia Perry Holbrook
and Rebecca Dosch,Conductors
Atlanta Youth Wind SymphonyAtlanta, Georgia Scott A. Stewart,
Conductor
Beaumont Middle SchoolSymphonic BandLexington, Kentucky Teresa
J. Elliott, Conductor
Carmel High School Wind Symphony ICarmel, Indiana Richard L.
Saucedo and Michael S.Pote, Conductors
Downing Middle SchoolSymphonic BandFlower Mound, Texas Steve
Smith, Conductor
Duncanville High School Wind EnsembleDuncanville, Texas Tom
Shine and Brian Merrill,Conductors
Langham CreekHigh SchoolSymphonic BandHouston, Texas Scott
McAdow,Conductor
Lincoln High SchoolSymphonic WindsTallahassee, FloridaAlexander
Kaminsky,Conductor
New World School of the ArtsWind EnsembleMiami, FloridaRodester
Brandon, Conductor
North Ridge Middle SchoolHonors BandNorth Richland Hills, Texas
Cynthia A. Lansford, Conductor
Northshore Concert BandBarrington, Illinois Mallory Thompson,
Conductor
The United States Army BandWashington, DC Colonel Gary Lamb,
Conductor
VanderCook College of MusicSymphonic BandChicago, Illinois
Charles Menghini, Conductor
Yamaha Symphonic BandHamamatsu, Shizuoka JapanTakeya Sakai,
Conductor
MidwestMotifsMay, 2005 • A Publication of the Midwest Clinic •
Volume 16, Number 2
Introducing the 2005 Performers
Carmel High School Wind Symphony I
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Grandview High School Jazz OrchestraGrandview, Missouri Garry
Anders, Director
Mandeville High SchoolJazz EnsembleMandeville, Louisiana Paul
Frechou, Director
Piedmont Lakes MiddleSchool Jazz EnsembleApopka, Florida Douglas
Perry, Director
Rob Parton’s JAZZTECH Big BandOak Park, Illinois Rob Parton,
Director
Southwest Missouri StateUniversity Jazz BandSpringfield,
Missouri Jerry Hoover, Director
The United States Air ForceAirmen of NoteWashington, D.C. SMSgt.
Joseph Jackson, Director
Orpheus Piano QuartetMerida, Yucatan, Mexico
American Brass QuintetNew York, New York
Claribel Clarinet ChoirOostende, BelgiumGuido Six, Conductor
Harrison School for the Arts Chamber WindsLakeland, Florida Rob
Lambert, Conductor
Lassiter High SchoolPercussion Ensemble 1Marietta, Georgia
Michael Lynch, Conductor
The Harper College Steel BandPalatine, Illinois Paul G. Ross,
Conductor
The Ohio State University Percussion EnsembleColumbus, Ohio
Susan Powell, Conductor
Dickerson Eighth Grade Orchestra
North Ridge Middle School Honors Band
Streaming videos from the 2004 Midwest Clinic concerts can still
be viewed at www.midwestclinic.org/band_archive.asp
Piedmont Lakes Middle School Jazz Ensemble
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Midwest Clinic is pleased toannounce the appointment of
PaulaThornton to the Board of Directors.Paula Thornton has taught
for twenty-seven years in the state of Florida. Sheis currently in
her eleventh year asDirector of Bands at Buchholz HighSchool in
Gainesville, Florida. Ms.Thornton holds a Bachelor of ArtsDegree,
summa cum laude, fromLouisiana Tech University and a Masterof Music
Education Degree with anemphasis in clarinet performance fromthe
University of South Carolina.
Thornton’s teaching responsibilities atBuchholz High School
include the direc-tion of three Concert Ensembles, twoJazz Bands,
the Percussion Class, andthe Golden Regiment Marching Band.Under
her direction, the Buchholz HighSchool Band was awarded the
SudlerFlag of Honor by the John Philip SousaFoundation in 2003. The
WindSymphony performed at the MidwestClinic in Chicago, Illinois in
December2002. The band also performed at theCollege Band Directors
NationalAssociation and National BandAssociation Southern
Regional
Conference in Atlanta, Georgia inFebruary 2002. The Buchholz
GoldenRegiment performed in the Macy’sThanksgiving Day Parade and
on NBC’s“Today Show” in November 2000.
Thornton is President of the FloridaBandmasters Association and
has heldthe position of High SchoolRepresentative on the board of
theNational Band Association. She current-ly serves as the Florida
State Chair ofthe NBA and of the Sousa National HighSchool Honors
Band. Thornton has heldthe offices of FBA District Chairman
and District Secretary, and has been amember of the
Sight-Reading MusicCommittee. She currently is a memberof the FBA
Music Committee, the FBAFinance Committee, and serves asChairman of
the FBA ClinicsCommittee. She also serves as a mem-ber of the
Florida Music EducationAssociation Executive Board. Ms.Thornton was
the conductor for theFlorida All-State Small School HonorBand in
January 2002, and has served asguest conductor/clinician for
numerousother Honor Bands.
Thornton was elected to the AmericanBandmasters Association in
2004. Shewas inducted into the Omega Chapter ofPhi Beta Mu in 2002.
She has receivedthe NBA Citation of Excellence on twooccasions, and
she was recognized in2002 as a recipient of the Legion ofHonor
administered by the John PhilipSousa Foundation. Thornton’s other
professional and honorary affiliationsinclude NBA, FBA, FMEA,
MENC,ASBDA, IAJE, WBDI, Phi Beta Mu, PhiKappa Phi, Omicron Delta
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Avoid standing in registration lines when
you arrive at the conference. Get reimbursed
by your district before you attend. Pre-
registration is currently available through
the Midwest Clinic website. We encourage
you to take advantage of this opportunity to
register for the 59th Annual Midwest Clinic
ahead of your arrival in Chicago.
Pre-RegisterToday!
Paula Thornton Appointed to Board of Directors
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Bobby Adams
Tim Adams
Milton Allen
American Brass Quintet
Deborah Baker Monday
H. Christian Bernhard II
Norman Bewley
Greg Bimm
Ronald Carter
Anthony J. Cirone
Continental Trombone
Quartet
Eugene Migliaro Corporon
William Dick
Patrick Dunnigan
David Dzubay
SGM Dennis Edelbrock
Michael J. Fansler
Ricky L. Fleming
David Fodor
Mark Ford
James Froseth
Jay Gephart
Nancy Golden
Gordon Goodwin
Donald Grantham
Paul Haar
Bernhard Habla
Richard K. Hansen
Delwyn Harnisch
Caroline Hartig
Glenn C. Hayes
Chris Heidenreich
Karel Husa
James Jordan
Nicolas Kendall
Bradley N. Kent
Paul Kimpton
Ian Krouse
Karel Husa
Caroline Hartig
Ricky L. Fleming
Anthony J. Cirone
Amy M. Novick
Performers and Clinicia
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Rob Lambert
Libby B. Larsen
Joe Lapka
Lyndon Lawless
David Littrell
Julie Lyonn Lieberman
David McCormick
Eileen Meyer Russell
Bob Mintzer
Ervin Monroe
Jean Montes
Barry E. Morgan
Randy Navarre
Chad Nicholson
Amy M. Novick
Thomas O’Neal
Bob Phillips
Harvey Phillips
Susan Powell
Perry A. Ralenkotter
Timothy Reynish
Mitchell Robinson
William T. Robinson III
Paul Ross
Peter John Sacco
Dwayne Sagen
Laurie Scott
Daryl Silberman
Guido Six
Jennifer L. Stewart
Pamela Tellejohn-Hayes
Mike Tomaro
Frank Troyka
United States Air ForceAcademy Winds
United States Army HeraldTrumpets
Darren Webb
Dean Westman
David Zerull
Mimi Zweig
Julie Lyonn Lieberman
Jean Montes
American Brass Quintet
Gordon Goodwin
H. Christian Bernhard II
ans are Subject to Change
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Room reservations must be received 21 days prior to theopening
of the Clinic. Rooms will be held until 6:00 p.m. ALL RATES SUBJECT
TO STATE, COUNTY, AND CITYTAXES
DiscountAir FaresThe Midwest Clinic hassecured discounted air
fares for conference participants.To make reservations, contact the
official travel agency,The Travel 100 Group, 519 Park Dr.,
Kenilworth, IL 60043.Toll Free: 877-436-2323. E-mail:
[email protected]. Or callAmerican Airlines, 800-433-1790 and ask for
Star FileA10D5AB. Please note: you must reserve your
housingdirectly through the hotel of your choice; please do
notcontact The Travel 100 Group to reserve housing.
The Midwest Clinic 2005 Conference Housing Information
Housing is available at the following hotels at the rates
indicated.To make a reservation, please contact the reservation
managerof the hotel of your choice.Room AvailabilityThe main
Midwest Clinic room block at the Hilton Chicago was sold outwithin
twelve hours of when it opened on April 1. There are no addi-tional
rooms at the Hilton being held for Midwest Clinic attendees
thisyear, but rooms are available at all of the other hotels listed
here, atthe special rates offered.
1. Hilton Chicago 2. The Palmer House720 S. Michigan Avenue 17
E. Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60605 Chicago, Illinois
60603www.chicagohilton.com
www.hilton.com/hotels/CHIPHHH/312-922-4400 312-726-7500877-865-5320
877-865-5320Single $120 Single $120Double $130 Double $130Triple
$145 Triple $145Quad $160 Quad $160
3. Hyatt Regency Chicago 4. Essex Inn on Grant Park151 E. Wacker
Drive 800 S. Michigan AvenueChicago, Illinois 60601 Chicago,
Illinois 60605www.chicago.hyatt.com/chirc/index.html
www.essexinn.com312-565-1234 312-939-2800800-233-1234
800-621-6909800-233-1235 FAX 312-939-0526Single $91 Single
$104Double $91 Double $104Triple $99 Triple $114Quad $99 Quad
$124
5. Congress Plaza Hotel520 S. Michigan AvenueChicago, Illinois
60605www.congresshotel.com312-986-1234800-635-1667Single $95Double
$95Triple $110Quad $120
7. The Fairmont Chicago200 N. Columbus Dr.Chicago, Illinois
60601312-565-8000800-526-2008www.fairmont.comSingle $109Double
$109Triple $124
9. Hostelling International Chicago24 E. Congress
ParkwayChicago, Illinois 60605312-360-0300$30 $30.25 per person for
groups of ten (includes breakfast)
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6. Best WesternGrant Park Hotel1100 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago,
Illinois 60605312-922-2900 800-472-6875 Single $105Double
$105Triple $115Quad $115
8. Swissôtel Chicago323 E. Wacker Dr.Chicago, Illinois
60601-9722312-565-0565888-73-SWISSwww.swissotel-chicago.comSingle
$117Double $117Triple $137Quad $137
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Rejuvenation, encouragement, advice,and mentoring are all words
thatcome to mind when I think of theMidwest Clinic. This was the
secondMidwest that I have attended. Everythingfrom the booths to
clinicians and per-formances created the energy I need tocontinue
striving for greatness with myband. The Midwest Clinic, I have come
torealize, is where I recharge my batteries.
The Midwest Clinic is a wonderfulplace to meet the best teachers
in theworld. This association is both enlighten-ing and motivating.
Talking with thesepeople is the most important part, andwhat
excites me and encourages me tocome home and be a better
musicteacher. I have felt all of these things atthis year’s
Midwest, and I look forward toattending again next year.
—Jermie ArnoldAmerican Fork, Utah
Once again, attendance at theMidwest Clinic has proven to
revital-ize many teachers’ work in the classroom.Relevant issues in
curriculum, equip-ment, planning, motivation and morewere
addressed. Musicianship and reinforcement of basic skills and the
symbiosis of bother were constant themes of the week.
The performances at the Clinic areinspiring. It is a thrill to
see young people achieve such a high level of skilland maturity.
The works performed ofteninspire an expansion of repertoire.The
convention hall experience at theClinic is a value to those who
attend.New music and method books are thereto be previewed. There
are not manytimes or places a teacher can compareand contrast
endless method books, instruments, fundraising programs and
equipment options.
—Jennifer N. BayerlWaukesha, Wisconsin
This year’s conference was the best forme as a professional
teacher. I learned alot of information that I know I will use inmy
classroom. The sessions were verywell organized; the lectures were
inform-ative and engaging. There were a lot ofhands-on and visual
contributions, whichis what I really like and appreciate.
Theexhibits were great and also well organ-ized. The music I heard
from all groupswere spectacular on many different levels—no matter
if it was a middleschool, college, or professional group, allof the
music was great. The conferencewas a great experience and such an
inspi-ration for me as a teacher.
—Titus PeckMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Annual attendance at the MidwestClinic stimulates and
invigoratesone’s approach to teaching instrumentalmusic in the
public school setting in newand varied ways. The Midwest Clinic
isan opportunity not only to discover thelatest concepts, but to
validate what wedo each and every day. Every year that Iattend the
Midwest Clinic, I feel rejuve-nated, energized, and informed. So
muchlearning happens in such a short periodof time that I am
grateful that I keep anotebook of the sessions.
—Lisa M. SchutlzeBaltimore, Maryland
I attended twenty-three sessions in all. I came away from the
conferencerefreshed, invigorated, inspired andproud to be a part of
the profession, andalso determined to feed and nourish mymusical
soul on a regular basis, to strivefor balance, and to remind myself
often ofthe wonders of performance and learningthrough attending
conferences such asthis.
—Mary S. WeirichCulver, Indiana
It’s that time of year again, the MidwestClinic in Chicago. I
had the opportunityto attend many fantastic clinics and
performances, and to visit with friendsand colleagues that I have
not seen for awhile. It is a great time to learn newtechniques, to
review forgotten tech-niques, to hear great literature, and tosee
new/old products.
I love interactive workshops! It is onething to have concepts
presented to you;however, it is another to see it beingapplied.
Not only did I attend clinics but Iattended some wonderful
concerts. I have always found it beneficial for performing
ensembles at the Midwest toplay a variety of graded music—youalways
need to remember the elementaryand middle level ensembles.
I spent quite a few hours in theexhibits. I LOVE having access
to music(concert, solo/ensemble, jazz, methods)and to published
books and resources. It is nice to be able to speak with
musicdealers, companies, and universities. The time spent at
exhibits will aid methroughout the year and provide me
withinformation and materials that I can usein my daily teaching
and planning.
It was another FANTASTIC year at theMidwest Clinic and I am
already lookingforward to next year.
—Melissa Ann Grygiel SmithAmes, Iowa
These remarks were taken from paperswritten for graduate credit
offered by theUniversity of Miami. The MidwestClinic gratefully
acknowledges theauthors of all of the papers submittedthrough this
program.
Music Educators Comment on the 2004 Midwest Clinic
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828 Davis Street, Suite 100Evanston, Illinois 60201-4423
Presorted Non-ProfitU.S. Postage
PAIDEvanston, IL 60201
Permit No. 170
OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ray E. Cramer, President Richard C. Crain, Vice-President
Mark S. Kelly, Vice-PresidentGlenn E. Holtz, Treasurer
Harry BegianRichard E. Brittain
John ClintonJacquelyn Dillon-Krass
Rodney DorseyJ. Richard Dunscomb
Antonio J. GarcíaMark Kjos
Ed LiskDavid C. McCormick
Denny SenseneyDorothy StraubPaula ThorntonJohn Whitwell
BOARD MEMBERS EMERITUSEugene W. AllenNeil A. Kjos, Jr.Dorothy
KunkelMarvin J. Rabin
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATORKelly S. Jocius
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANTDarcy A. Nendza
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE828 Davis Street, Suite 100Evanston, IL
60201-4423
(847) 424-4163FAX (847) 424-5185
[email protected]://www.midwestclinic.org
59th Annual Midwest Clinic—December 13-17, Hilton Chicago
Survey Feedback Leads to Changes
Since it was posted on the Midwest Clinic website in January,
the 2005 attendee sur-vey has been filled out by more than 500
music teachers and college students whoattended the conference last
year. We are thrilled with this response and by thethoughtful,
heartfelt observations that have been submitted. It is deeply
gratifying to readabout how important the conference is to so many
of you and how our efforts to present thebest event of its kind are
met by your efforts to make the most of the opportunity to
attend.At the same time, it is exciting to learn about YOUR ideas
for how the Midwest Clinic mightbetter serve you in the future.
We are especially pleased with the positive response to two of
the new features introducedlast year: the rehearsal labs held at
the Palmer House and the clinics that were repeated asecond time
during the week. Based on your feedback, we plan to expand both of
theseprograms, scheduling more rehearsal labs, and repeating more
clinics to give you greaterflexibility in planning your time at the
conference.
It is common for teachers to speak of leaving the Midwest Clinic
feeling inspired, revital-ized, and eager to return to their jobs.
The same is true of us. With your continued cooper-ation and
support, we are excited by the opportunity to present an even
better conferenceeach year. Again, thank you for making the Midwest
Clinic a part of your career and yourlife. We look forward to
seeing you in December.
If you did not participate in the 2005 survey, you can still do
so by visiting www.midwest-clinic.org/survey.