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Don't Miss the Summer Symposium
Deadline This Week: March 31
 March 31 is the "Early Bird Deadline" to enroll in the Music for All Summer Symposium (previously known as the BOA Summer Symposium, you'll have the same great experience - even better!)
Enroll in your choice of student divisions: Concert Band, Jazz, Orchestra, Marching (with the Bluecoats), World Percussion Symposium (Marching, Comprehensive, Drum set), Color Guard, George N. Parks Drum Major Academy. See more about student divisions.
For teachers: Directors Workshops, new Middle School Teacher Track, Drum Instructor Academy, Color Guard Instructor Academy.
See our video, photo and blog coverage from last year's Symposium and enroll online now!
Music for All National Festival Dazzles Audiences: Get a Taste of the Honors Ensembles Online
 Forty-one ensembles performed at the Music for All National Festival, presented by Yamaha, March 15-17 in Indianapolis. The Festival included the Bands of America (BOA) National Concert Band Festival, the BOA National Percussion Festival and the Orchestra America National Festival. Bravo to all the performing ensembles from across the nation! You can see video clips of the honors ensemble concerts online:
The Honor Band of America, conducted by James F. Keene, with special guests, the Illinois Brass Quintet and Ricardo Flores and William Moersch, percussionists.
Watch concert video clip
The Honor Orchestra of America, conducted by Larry J. Livingston, with guest violinist Pinchas Zukerman, and guest conductor Mario Venzago, performing two shared concerts with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra as part of their Subscription Series.
Watch concert video clip
The debut of the Jazz Band of America, Dr. Ron McCurdy, director. The "JBOA" opened for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Wynton Marsalis gave a cameo performance with the student honor jazz band. Jazz students also got a pre-concert clinic with a member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and some "hang time" with Wynton at the post-concert artists reception.
Watch concert video clip
Sign up for Premium Membership to see the full honors ensemble concerts online in April.
Podcast Features Wynton Marsalis
This week, the From the Trenches Podcast features Wynton Marsalis' stirring keynote address at this year's congressional Arts Breakfast in Washington, DC.
Take a listen!
eBay's Spotlight on the Arts in March will benefit Music for All and You Can Help!
eBay Giving Works (eBay's dedicated program for charity listings), is shining a Spotlight on Supporting the Arts through the end of March. eBay is encouraging everyone to raise money for organizations dedicated to keeping the arts alive and will have a special "spotlight" on Music for All.
Of course, you can always use eBay Giving Works to list items and donate part or all of the final sale prices to us, but during this two-month period, eBay will focus special attention on Supporting the Arts. It's a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness and funds for our mission!
 Follow these steps to sell items and donate part or all of the final sale price to the Music for All Foundation.
Don't forget, when your listing sells, it will automatically qualify for the eBay Giving Works Fee Credit Policy! And as always, MissionFish will provide you with a tax-receipt for your gift.
You can also support us by shopping on eBay! Be sure to visit our MissionFish page on a regular basis - you'll find a list of all items currently live on eBay that support Music for All.
Investing in Education:
2007 Revelli Scholarship Awarded
 The Music for All Foundation believes in the power of today's youth to positively transform music and arts for the next generation of young musicians. Each year the Foundation awards scholarships to high school seniors participating in Music for All events who plan to major in music education in college. During the Music for All National Festival, the Foundation awarded senior Kathryn Hileman from Winter Haven High School, FL the prestigious William D. Revelli Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship with help her carry on the late Dr. Revelli's vision for music education.
According to Kathryn, "I feel that music and the arts are very important in a school's curriculum and that every student should be involved in some way. I have been given so many great opportunities throughout middle and high school, and I am going to do my best to provide the same to my future students."
Music for All and the Music for All Foundation rely on the generosity of its donors to provide funding for its programs, events and scholarship awards. Please consider joining Music for All's new giving clubs and making a tax-deductible gift today and help us create, provide and expand positively life-changing experiences for all. Donate online or contact Tammy Bowman at 317.636.2263 or via e-mail at Tammy.B@musicforall.org.
Music for All Tag Team Presents Keynotes at TMEA
Music for All co-sponsored the two featured Keynote Addresses at the 2007 TMEA conference in San Antonio Texas. Sir Ken Robinson, world-renowned expert on innovation and creativity and Music for All Advisory Board Member, presented the first Keynote Address at the Texas Music Educators Association Convention on Friday February 16. Music for All's Bob Morrison followed up with the second Keynote Address at Texas Music Educators Association Convention on Saturday, February 17 with his view of the "state of the arts" in the presentation NEW RULES! For Music and Arts Education. Bob built on Sir Ken's remarks to outline how global dynamics will shape the future of music and arts education in the United States and empowered attendees with tools and information to become effective advocates for their own programs.
Both presentations were generously sponsored by the Texas Music Educators Association, Yamaha Band and Orchestral Division and Music for All.
You can access a wealth of support materials and information online.
U.S. Secretary of Education Issues Statement in Support of Arts Education
U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings released a statement supporting arts education. Here's an excerpt:
The No Child Left Behind Act recognizes the important role that arts have in our schools for a well-rounded education. The arts are a unique tool to stimulate and enrich learning. Not only do the arts encourage our children's imagination and creativity, but they can also teach lessons of history, math, and other subjects in a more memorable and profound way.
Continue reading online.
Band Parent Shares his Passion through Volunteering with Music for All
Music for All relies on volunteers to bring its events to life and to create positively life-changing experiences. You can make a difference behind-the-scenes by volunteering with Music for All. Here's what a band parent who volunteers for Music for All events had to say:
"Being a volunteer has allowed me to become closer to two things that I love - my son and music. I had no idea how much BOA would do for me as either a parent or as a person. I'm a full-time professional and I love what I do, but nothing in my 'day job' matches the sense of fulfillment that I feel as a BOA volunteer. Where else could I go help a few thousand young adults do their best to make a dream come true?" Carl Calcamuggio, Carmel High School, IN, Band Parent.
To make a difference volunteering with Music for All, please contact Laura Blake at laura.b@musicforall.org.
Fall Championship Update
 Check out the latest schedule news on BOA Regional, Super Regional, Grand National Championships and Fall Preview Experiences. Enroll online now for the best available performance times.
Don't forget to consider one of five Fall Preview Experiences. Fall Previews are early season exhibition/evaluation opportunities with an immediate clinic from a BOA evaluator. This is an outstanding opporturnity for early season feedback and a performance video to use as a resource... Continue reading online.
Exclusive Yamaha Video
 Experience artist clinics, performances and product information in a whole new way! Yamaha is offering exclusive video content to Bands of America fans available online. Learn more about Yamaha podcasts.
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