Spring Bulletin No. 234 - January 2009 - Iowa High School Music ...

policies (rules and regulations) with their students prior to their arrival in Ames. The director was
instructed to mail each High School Principal the All-State housing regulations. It was also determined
that next years All-State Auditions would begin at 9:00 AM rather than 8:00 AM.
MARCHING BAND FESTIVAL: The registration report was presented and explained. This year’s
event experienced an overall decrease in participation by 1 band. The weather in both halves of the state
was ideal for marching.
SHOW-JAZZ CHOIR/JAZZ BAND FESTIVAL: MMS (Ney/Stogdill) Show Choirs may use one
school approved adult to staff a keyboard, bass, or drumset combo position where an eligible student is
not available. PASSED MMS (Lehmann, Stogdill) to add the statement to the duplication of personnel
regulation that “Show choir backup ensembles are not subject to the duplication of personnel
regulation.” PASSED MMS (Stogdill/Lehmann) change the show choir registration to indicated two
types: Mixed and Unisex Show Choirs. PASSED
SOLO/SMALL ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL: The director presented ACT testing concerns that the tests
conflict with the Class 2A Solo/Small Ensemble Festival date. MMS (Ney/Stogdill) to allow Smart
Music accompaniments for vocal entries as well. PASSED
LARGE GROUP FESTIVAL: The director provided an update on the progress of the Literature
Recording Project for Grade 2 and Grade 3 literature on the IHSMA Required Literature List for
Concert Bands noting that the project will begin again as soon as Dr. Welch is able.
DAG CONCERNS and other concerns not covered by the agenda: Jim Fritz, Sharon Day, Tom
Gerking each presented concerns brought to them by their respective districts.
ASSOCIATION CONCERNS: It was determined that the IHSMA Membership Dues letter sent out in
July will be addressed to each High Schools Business Manager. Those committee members in
attendance provided a review of sessions attending and topics found at the National Federation Summer
Meeting held in Washington, DC this past July. The board was canvassed for topics they would like to
see at this next summers meeting. The director reported 24 adjudicators attended certification sessions
this past August and September and that 14 New Directors attended the New Director Orientation
meetings. A review of the policies of the IHSMA was conducted. MMS (Nugent/Lehmann) to provide a
$300 IAAE membership. PASSED Vice-President Kuehner turned the chair over to the director for the
purpose of electing officers. MMS (Nugent/Lehmann) to nominate Leon Kuehner for the office of
President. Kuehner declined the nomination. Officers for the 2008-2009 year will be President – Leon
Kuehner, Vice-President - Mark Lehmann, and Treasurer – Susan Stogdill. The meeting was turned
back over to President Kuehner. The director provided a thank you letter from Tom Nugent. School
Fees were discussed. MMS (Ney/Stogdill) to adjourn at 2:40 PM. PASSED
Respectfully submitted,
Alan Greiner, Executive Director
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