Spring Bulletin No. 234 - January 2009 - Iowa High School Music ...
Spring Bulletin No. 234 - January 2009 - Iowa High School Music ...
Spring Bulletin No. 234 - January 2009 - Iowa High School Music ...
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policies (rules and regulations) with their students prior to their arrival in Ames. The director was<br />
instructed to mail each <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> Principal the All-State housing regulations. It was also determined<br />
that next years All-State Auditions would begin at 9:00 AM rather than 8:00 AM.<br />
MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL: The registration report was presented and explained. This year’s<br />
event experienced an overall decrease in participation by 1 band. The weather in both halves of the state<br />
was ideal for marching.<br />
SHOW-JAZZ CHOIR/JAZZ BAND FESTIVAL: MMS (Ney/Stogdill) Show Choirs may use one<br />
school approved adult to staff a keyboard, bass, or drumset combo position where an eligible student is<br />
not available. PASSED MMS (Lehmann, Stogdill) to add the statement to the duplication of personnel<br />
regulation that “Show choir backup ensembles are not subject to the duplication of personnel<br />
regulation.” PASSED MMS (Stogdill/Lehmann) change the show choir registration to indicated two<br />
types: Mixed and Unisex Show Choirs. PASSED<br />
SOLO/SMALL ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL: The director presented ACT testing concerns that the tests<br />
conflict with the Class 2A Solo/Small Ensemble Festival date. MMS (Ney/Stogdill) to allow Smart<br />
<strong>Music</strong> accompaniments for vocal entries as well. PASSED<br />
LARGE GROUP FESTIVAL: The director provided an update on the progress of the Literature<br />
Recording Project for Grade 2 and Grade 3 literature on the IHSMA Required Literature List for<br />
Concert Bands noting that the project will begin again as soon as Dr. Welch is able.<br />
DAG CONCERNS and other concerns not covered by the agenda: Jim Fritz, Sharon Day, Tom<br />
Gerking each presented concerns brought to them by their respective districts.<br />
ASSOCIATION CONCERNS: It was determined that the IHSMA Membership Dues letter sent out in<br />
July will be addressed to each <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong>s Business Manager. Those committee members in<br />
attendance provided a review of sessions attending and topics found at the National Federation Summer<br />
Meeting held in Washington, DC this past July. The board was canvassed for topics they would like to<br />
see at this next summers meeting. The director reported 24 adjudicators attended certification sessions<br />
this past August and September and that 14 New Directors attended the New Director Orientation<br />
meetings. A review of the policies of the IHSMA was conducted. MMS (Nugent/Lehmann) to provide a<br />
$300 IAAE membership. PASSED Vice-President Kuehner turned the chair over to the director for the<br />
purpose of electing officers. MMS (Nugent/Lehmann) to nominate Leon Kuehner for the office of<br />
President. Kuehner declined the nomination. Officers for the 2008-<strong>2009</strong> year will be President – Leon<br />
Kuehner, Vice-President - Mark Lehmann, and Treasurer – Susan Stogdill. The meeting was turned<br />
back over to President Kuehner. The director provided a thank you letter from Tom Nugent. <strong>School</strong><br />
Fees were discussed. MMS (Ney/Stogdill) to adjourn at 2:40 PM. PASSED<br />
Respectfully submitted,<br />
Alan Greiner, Executive Director<br />
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