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New Gear Charity Auction features Taylor Custom Electric Guitar, PRS Immersion Experience, GRAMMY® Award VIP Package
A host of top musical instrument manufacturers have joined together to create the 2008 New Gear Charity Auction benefiting Music for All.
The charity auction will be hosted on eBay using the eBay Giving Works program, January 17 through January 27, 2008 and will feature more than 40 items valued at $75,000.
Proceeds from the sales will be used to support the mission of the Music for All to create, provide and expand positively life-changing experiences through music for all.
A variety of guitars, drums, winds, keyboards and accessories are up for bid, including many newly introduced items or experiences.
Taylor Guitars has donated THE prototype Taylor Custom Electric Guitar built by Bob Taylor and Larry Breedlove that has a one-of-a-kind inlaid pick guard that is sure to be a collectors guitar.
PRS has created a "Paul Reed Smith Immersion Experience" that includes an all new PRS Mira Guitar personalized by Paul Reed Smith, as well as an all-expenses paid trip for two to the Experience PRS event at the PRS Factory in September.
Back by popular demand is the most prized item from last year's auction - a VIP Package for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards including passes to the post show party.
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Barrage Added to Concert Series at Summer Symposium
Symposium string students will perform on stage with Barrage.
"Barrage is too Wow for Words!"
- The Denver Post
Barrage is a high-octane fiddle-fest that features an international, multi-talented cast performing an eclectic mix of music, song and dance.
Barrage will perform Wednesday, June 25, 8 p.m. as part of the Summer Symposium evening concert series.
Not only will Symposium string students get to spend time with Barrage in master classes and workshops, they will also perform on stage with Barrage during Wednesday night's show!
The Summer Symposium, presented by Yamaha, is June 23-28, 2008 at Illinois State University in Normal, Illinois, with the Leadership Weekend Experience, June 21-22.
Orchestra Division Guest Artists: Marine String Duo
The Marine String Duo will be guest artists at the Symposium Orchestra Division, presenting clinics and performing for students.
Violinist Master Gunnery Sergeant Peter Wilson and bassist Master Sergeant Aaron Clay, members of "The President's Own" U.S. Marine Band, perform music of the classical tradition, jazz, big band, folk, film music, popular song and funk.
Learn more about orchestra at the Summer Symposium
Learn more about the Marine String Duo Bridging the Gap®
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Music for All - at the South Pole!?
Former Music for All event coordinator and intern, Nick Nett, from San Antonio, TX recently sported his Bands of America Grand National Championship shirt while on Half Moon Island in Antarctica.
Nick reported back the pros and cons of Antarctica as a potential "Regional Championship" site.
Read his story!
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Application Deadline for BOA Honor Band in Rose Parade®: February 1
Applications are begin accepted for membership in the BOA Honor Band in the 2009 Tournament of Roses Parade®, one of the most unforgettable experiences in a high school band member's music career!
Don't miss the Feb. 1 deadline to get in your application.
You then have until Feb. 22 to submit your audition recording.
Winds audition using SmartMusic®, and receive a complimentary, three-month subscription upon application.
Percussion, Dancers and Flags audition by video on DVD.
Watch video from the 2005 BOA Honor Band!
Work with BOA Honor Band director George N. Parks and an all-star instructional staff in Southern California, Dec. 27, 2008 - Jan. 2, 2009, culminating with a performance in the Rose Parade®.
Download the application and audition requirements for more info.
Should your district be recognized as a Best Community for Music Education?
Music for All is once again joining with the NAMM Foundation and leading advisor organizations searching for communities that support music education and include music education offerings as part of a complete education for all students.
Music for All is proud to play a part in this important national recognition effort, and we encourage you to participate in it as well by completing the ninth annual Best Communities for Music Education in America (BCME) survey.
To participate, visit the NAMM Foundation on the Web now through March 3, 2008 to review and complete an online survey form on behalf of your community.
If you prefer, you can forward this message to a school administrator or other local educator who has more of the data close at hand.
Over the years, school districts have reported that being designated a "Best Community for Music Education" helped them gain valuable recognition for their communities that in turn aided their efforts to sustain and grow their music education programs.
We encourage you to participate now on behalf of your community.
Participate in this year's survey
National Arts Education Training on System Change
Americans for the Arts annual arts education conference features research and coaching on systemic arts education change, including NCLB, new creative workforce research, RAND research on systemic provision of arts education and Dick Deasy discussing arts education in his final weeks as director of the Arts Education Partnership.
For the first time ever, Americans for the Arts will host the Teaching Artist Strand at the National Convention - a program for and by teaching artists, in partnership with the Dana Foundation.
One day earlier, you can join the preconference training on nonprofit arts education program evaluation! Philadelphia, PA; June 20-22, 2008.
Learn More
National Arts Education Award Seeks Nominations
Americans for the Arts seeks nominees for the Arts Education Award, given annually to identify the best in arts education program design and execution, as well as leadership.
The award brings visibility and national recognition to model partnership programs.
Learn More
Music for All National Festival and Honors Concerts: Tickets Now Online
The Music for All National Festival presented by Yamaha not only includes three days of incredible performances by outstanding concert bands, percussion ensembles and orchestras, it also features concerts with three national honor ensembles.
Jazz Band of America
Friday, Feb. 29, 8 p.m., Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis
Shelly Berg, conductor
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Honor Orchestra of America
Friday, Feb. 29 and Saturday, March 1, 7 p.m.
Hilbert Circle Theatre, Indianapolis
Larry J. Livingston, conductor - Barnabas Kelemen, violin
The orchestra performs two shared concerts with the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra as part of the ISO's subscription series.
Tickets are available from indianapolissymphony.org.
See concert program
Honor Band of America
Saturday, March 1, 8 p.m. Clowes Memorial Hall, Indianapolis
Gary D. Green, conductor - Shelly Berg, pianist
See concert program
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Band Directors: Don't Miss the Fall Championships Initial Deadline January 31
Performance times at Bands of America Fall Programs, including the Grand National, Regional and Super Regional Championships, are scheduled based on the postmark date of the application form (or date of completed online enrollment).
All applications received postmarked by Jan. 31, 2008 will be eligible for the first consideration of performance spots. A random draw will be held for performance times for applications with the same postmark date.
See complete scheduling guidelines
See BOA Fall 2008 Schedule of Events
Enroll online or download application form
Japan Marching Band Tournament
Music for All President and CEO Scott McCormick was recently a special guest at the 35th annual All Japan Marching Band & Baton Twirling Contest's Independent Marching Band Championship held December 15-16 at Saitama Super Arena near Tokyo.
Music for All Summer Symposium camp director and Bands of America Chief Judge Gary Markham was on the adjudication panel.
Tenrikyokou High School Marching Band was winner in the High School Division and Souka Renaissance Vanguard winner of the Community Bands Division.
Mr. McCormick also participated in meetings of the International Band Directors with representatives from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, USA, Canada and Japan.
Watch an excerpt from Tenrikyokou High School's national championship-winning performance!
What you should be thinking of now for Fall:
Copyright permissions
Next fall's marching band show might be the furthest thing from your mind now, but don't forget to start thinking about securing your copyright permissions early.
Before you settle on a fall marching band show, be sure to research:
- Will the publisher/composer allow special arrangements to be made?
- What is the cost?
- Who do you need to contact to secure copyright permissions?
- When do you need to send in your request in order to secure permission in a timely fashion?
Everyone is required by law to secure permission before having special arrangements made of a non-public domain piece of music.
Don't plan your show only to find out that you cannot get permissions for your choices!
For assistance with securing copyright permissions, you can contact the Music for All copyright service.
Call 800.848.2263 for more information.
Music for All Appoints New CFO and Development Officer
Music for All has appointed Nancy H. Carlson, previously a Finance Director at Wellpoint, Inc., as Chief Financial Officer and Andra "Annie" Boehning, a former Regional Director of Development and Lifelong Learning at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), as its new director of development.
Nancy Carlson joined Music for All, Inc. as CFO on January 3, 2008.
Nancy's professional experience includes financial management positions with WellPoint, Inc., Anthem, Inc., Key Benefit Administrators, Inc., and Acordia Senior Benefits, Inc.
Nancy earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Evansville, and obtained her MBA from Duke University.
She is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the Indiana CPA Society.
She was awarded the High Grade Award by the Indiana CPA Society for her performance on the May 1993 CPA examination.
Nancy has been active in many school and community volunteer efforts.
Annie Boehning joins the Music for All family with more than 12 years of experience implementing and managing new fund raising programs for higher education.
Prior to joining FAU, Annie held progressively responsible positions at Purdue University.
During her Purdue tenure, Annie established development programs for the College of Science and the Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security (CERIAS).
Annie earned her bachelor's degree in marketing and communications from Indiana State University and specialized training from the Indiana School of Philanthropy.
She served on the Board of Directors for the United Way of Martin County Florida and as division chair during its 2006 and 2007 campaigns.
Rose Bowl Auction Winners Enjoy the "Granddaddy of Them All!"
Brad and Debbie Griglione of Lake Zurich, Illinois were the winners of the 2008 Rose Bowl VIP Package, auctioned by the Music for All Foundation in December.
Brad and Debbie had VIP grand stand seats for the world-famous Rose Parade®, VIP parking and 50 yard-line seats for the coveted Rose Bowl game on New Year's Day.
Congratulations!
Thank you to everyone who supported Music for All in the Holiday Bowl Game Charity Auction!
Yamaha Young Performing Artists application deadline: March 15
The Yamaha Young Performing Artists Program (YYPA) recognizes outstanding young musicians from the world of classical, jazz and contemporary music.
Winners of this competition will be invited to attend an all-expense paid weekend awards ceremony at the Music for All Summer Symposium, receive a once in a lifetime performance opportunity in front of thousands of students with national press coverage, receive a recording and photos of the live performance, and participate in professional workshops and clinics designed to launch a professional music career.
Winners also will enjoy many of the privileges of a Yamaha artist, including services and communication with Yamaha's artist relations department.
The overall winner (chosen at the Summer Symposium) will receive $5,000 in retail credit towards a professional model Yamaha instrument and an opportunity for a New York City performance debut at Yamaha Artist Service, Inc.
This performance and an interview will be available worldwide on the Yamaha B&O podcast subscription.
All application materials must be postmarked by 12:00 midnight, March 15, 2008.
Winners will be announced on or around April 15, 2008.
See application qualifications and download the application
Win a $5,000 Scholarship towards Education
Music for All has partnered with flip.com to bring you Scholarflips!
Whether playing an instrument at school, singing in a garage band, or teaching a friend how to play the guitar - there are so many ways that music affects your life.
Show us what music means to you and you could receive a $5,000 scholarship from flip.com.
How does music shape your world?
What does being able to play or sing mean to you?
Create a flipbook about the music you're making!
Get the details online!
Music for All is supported by the Arts Council of
Indianapolis and the City of Indianapolis.
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