TN Musician Vol. 76 No. 4

The Official Publication of the Tennessee Music Education Association 

MUSIC ACROSS 

THE STATE OF 

TENNESSEE: 

HIGHLIGHTS 

FROM 2023-2024 

p. 10 

SCENES FROM THE 

65TH ANNUAL 

TMEA MUSIC 

EDUCATION 

CONFERENCE & 

ALL-STATE CONCERTS 

p. 18 


TENNESSEE 

MUSICIAN 

THROUGH TIME 

Effective and Organized 

Learning Processes 

in Music Practice 

by Kim Mieder 

p.14 

p. 26 

Meet the 

2020-2022 

TMEA Board 

p.18 

Advocacy When, 

Advocacy Win 

by Kathleen Ohlman 

p.27 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2024 VOLUME 76, No. 4 

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05 

07 

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PROGRAM NOTES 

TMEA Board and Council Directory 

2023-2024 

Tennessee Musician Advertiser Index 

Issue No. 4 

Prelude – A Message from the Editor 

Anna Laura Williams 

TMEA President’s Message 

Ryan Fisher 

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TEACHING IN TENNESSEE 

Music Across the State of Tennessee: 

Highlights from 2023-2024 

by TMEA Council members 

Tennessee Musician is mailed to members four times each year at an annual 

subscription rate of $5.00 (included in dues). 

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single copies: $10.00 per issue. 

Learning Processes 


by Kim Mieder 

p.14 

Meet the 

2020-2022 

TMEA Board 

p.18 


Advocacy Win 


p.27 

18 

65TH ANNUAL TMEA CONFERENCE 

Scenes from the 65th Annual TMEA Music 

Education Conference & All-State Concerts 

April 10-13, 2024 

Photography by David Royse and Andrea Byrd 

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TMEA BACK THEN 

Tennessee Muscian Through Time 

Executive Directors Feature 

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TMEA BOARD AND COUNCIL 

tmea executive board 

TMEA Executive Director 

Michael W. Chester 

michael.chester@tnmea.org 

TMEA President 

Ryan Fisher, Ph.D. 

ryan.fisher@tnmea.org 

TMEA President-Elect 

Joel Denton 

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TMEA Immediate Past-President 

Alexis Yatuzis-Derryberry 

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TMEA Secretary 

Dian Eddleman 

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TMEA Communications Manager 


anna.laura.williams@tnmea.org 

tmea board of directors 

TMEA State General Music Chair 

Ben Torres 

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TMEA State Choral Chair 

Elicia Curry 

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TMEA State Orchestra Chair 

Cynthia Wright 

cynthia.wright@maryville-schools.org 

TMEA State Band Chair 

Ollie Liddell, Ph.D. 

liddello@scsk12.org 

TMEA State Higher Education Chair 

Lauren Ramey, Ph.D. 

lauren.e.ramey@gmail.com 

TMEA NAfME Collegiate Chair 

Michael Chandler, Ph.D. 

chandlermd@apsu.edu 

TMEA Society for Music Teacher 

Education/Research Chair 

Loneka Wilkinson Battiste, Ph.D. 

lbattis2@utk.edu 

TMEA Advocacy and 

Government Relations Chair 

Christopher Dye, Ed.D. 

christopher.dye@mtsu.edu 

tmea council 

WTGMEA President 

Allen Moody 

amoodyteacher@gmail.com 

WTGMEA President-Elect 

Marie Millikin 

mmillikin@colliervilleschools.org 

WTVMEA President 

Adrian Maclin 

maclinal@scsk12.org 

WTVMEA President-Elect 

Reachel Hudgins 

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WTSBOA President 

Benjamin Martin 

bmartin@huntingdonschools.net 

WTSBOA President-Elect 

Chelsea Subick 

subickc@scsk12.org 

MTGMEA President 

Abbi Miller 

abigail.miller@cityschools.net 

MTGMEA President-Elect 

Christina Stuible 

stuiblec@rcschools.net 

MTVA President 

Lorna Pyka 

lornapyka@yahoo.com 

MTVA President-Elect 

T.J. McLaughlin 

t.j.mclaughlin@sumnerschools.org 

MTSBOA President 

Stacy Jernigan 

stacy.jernigan000@gmail.com 

MTSBOA President-Elect 

Chris Seger 

chris.seger@sumnerschools.org 

ETGMEA President 

Hannah Strong 

hannahstrong@hvocals.com 

ETGMEA President-Elect 

TBA 

ETVA President 

Kristen Wiram 

KristenWi@gmail.com 

ETVA President-Elect 

William Brimer 

william.brimer@knoxschools.org 

ETSBOA President 

Jim Burton 

president@etsboa.org 

ETSBOA President-Elect 

Megan Christian 

presidentelect@etsboa.org 

tmea project chairs 

TMEA Modern Band Education Chair 

Michael Parsons 

mlparsons@briarcrest.com 

TMEA Jazz Education Policy Chair 

Frank Zimmerer, Ed.D. 

frank.zimmerer@mnps.org 

TMEA Tri-M Chair 

Pamela Wilensky 

wilenskypb@scsk12.org 

TMEA Music In Our Schools Month Chair 

Lisa Crunk 

crunkl@bedfordk12tn.net 

TMEA Music Merchants Industry Chair 

Scott Lane 

scott@lanemusic.com 

TMEA Retired Teachers Chair 

Deborah Gouge 

debbie.gouge@ecschools.net 

TMEA Webmaster 

John Womack 

john.womack@tnmea.org 

tmea all-state & conference 

management team 

TN All-State Choral Chair 

Brian Russell, DMA 

brian.russell@tnmea.org 

TN All-State Instrumental Chair 

Carter Noblin 

carter.noblin@tnmea.org 

TN All-State Jazz Band Chair 

Cord Martin 

corderyl.martin@gmail.com 

TN Treble Honor Choir Chair 

Tiffany Barton 

tntreblechoir@gmail.com 

TMEA Conference 

Registration Chair 

Mark Garey 

mgarey86@comcast.net 

TMEA Assistant 

Conference Coordinator 

Debbie Burton 

dlburton98@gmail.com 

TMEA Conference Performing 

Ensembles Choral Chair 

Susan Kelly, DMA 

kellysu@rcschools.net 

TMEA Conference Performing 

Ensembles Instrumental Chair 

Justin Scott 

justin.scott@tcsedu.net 


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formed in 1945 as a voluntary, nonprofit 

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all phases of music education at all 

school levels. The mission of TMEA 

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Active TMEA membership is open to 

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and others with a special interest 

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PRELUDE - A MESSAGE FROM THE EDITOR 


Siegel Middle School 

WE ARE ALL PART OF THE TEAM 

OF TENNESSEE MUSIC EDUCATORS 

DILIGENTLY SEEKING TO BRING THE 

JOY OF MUSIC TO EVERY STUDENT AND 

EVERY SCHOOL COMMUNITY WHERE WE 

HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO TEACH. 

The opportunity to feature the incredible work of Tennessee 

music educators is an honor. When I discovered that I would 

have the chance to serve as the editor during this monumental 

publication year, I started working on a plan to highlight 

the history of the Tennessee Musician and the Tennessee 

Music Education Association. It was my goal to find a way 

to help connect all of us to the prior accomplishments of our 

organization and those who have made it possible for us to be 

part of TMEA today. 

In the first publication of our Tennessee Musician 75th 

Anniversary celebration, we found inspiration in the messages 

from our TMEA Past-Presidents. The second publication 

charted the history of our former TMEA editors. Although some 

of our former editors never wrote their own personal message 

(or were even pictured) in our past publications, their voices 

of encouragement can be found in every article they carefully 

selected, every sentence they thoughtfully proofread, and 

every word they pored over to try to guarantee the important 

message of music education would proudly ring out across our 

state. For the third publication, we revisited the origins of our 

Annual TMEA Music Education Conference and observed how 

it has transformed and grown over the years. Finally, in this 

publication, we recognize those who have held the role that is 

now called TMEA Executive Director. 

The Tennessee Music Education Association has an incredibly 

rich heritage of motivational teachers who have tirelessly 

sought to ensure our Tennessee students have access to a 

high-quality music education. Many of our music leaders have 

contributed not only to our state music education organization 

but have also represented our state at the national level to 

advocate for music students and music educators throughout 

the country. 

are all part of the team of Tennessee music educators diligently 

seeking to bring the joy of music to every student and every 

school community where we have the opportunity to teach. 

While reading the past Tennessee Musician publications, it 

has been a joy to chart the journeys and advancements of our 

regional music education associations in East, Middle, and 

West Tennessee. In this issue of the Tennessee Musician, we 

also celebrate the most recent achievements of our TMEA 

members in all of our wonderful regional music education 

associations. 

For every individual I have been able to feature in the four 

publications of the Tennessee Musician 75th Anniversary 

celebration, there are countless music educators, volunteers, 

and leaders in TMEA that have devoted tremendous effort 

behind the scenes to build our music community. As we honor 

the music educators of our past, we applaud the Tennessee 

music educators of our present who are making a noteworthy 

impact through music education today—we celebrate you. 

The future of the Tennessee Music Education Association is 

characterized by the positive difference we can collectively 

make for music education moving forward. 

Thank you, fellow TMEA members, for your work for 

Tennessee’s music students. 


17th Editor, Tennessee Musician 

As music teachers, we may sometimes find we are one of the 

only music specialists in our schools or even our districts. 

However, it is important to remember that we are not alone —we 


TMEA PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 

IT HAS BEEN AN HONOR 

AND A PRIVILEGE TO SERVE 

AS YOUR PRESIDENT. 


University of Memphis 

Dear TMEA Members, 

As I compose this final message reflecting on the honor 

it has been to serve as your President over the past two 

years, a mix of emotions floods my mind. I am both proud 

and humbled by the journey we have undertaken together. 

As many of you know, I have accepted the position of Dean 

of the College of Creative Arts at Miami University (OH), 

a transition that will see me relocating to the vibrant 

Cincinnati area to embark on a new chapter starting 

July 1st. Because of this transition, I am not able to serve 

as the TMEA Immediate Past-President. The Executive 

Committee has appointed TMEA Past-President Lafe 

Cook to return to the Executive Committee in this role 

and he has agreed to serve again. 

One of our most significant accomplishments lies in the 

intentional cultivation of diversity within our All-State 

conductors and interest session clinicians. By actively 

striving to mirror the rich tapestry of our membership 

and student population, we have taken meaningful 

steps towards fostering inclusivity and representation 

within our ranks. This commitment to diversity not only 

enriches our collective experience but also reaffirms 

our dedication to serving all students and educators 

across our great state. The Equity in Music committee 

that was formed last year has laid a great foundation 

for the continued work that is needed, and I am excited 

that our next president is elevating the new chair of this 

committee to a board position. 

IT WAS A PROFOUND HONOR TO WITNESS 

FIRSTHAND THE DEDICATION OF OUR 

MUSIC EDUCATORS AND THE EXCEPTIONAL 

MUSICALITY EXHIBITED BY OUR STUDENTS. 

Throughout my tenure, I've had the privilege of witnessing 

the dedication and passion of our members firsthand. 

Together, we’ve navigated challenges, celebrated 

triumphs, and fortified the Tennessee Music Education 

Association (TMEA) into a beacon of excellence within 

our state’s educational landscape. I'm immensely proud 

of the strides we’ve made in fortifying our organization’s 

financial and structural foundations, particularly in the 

wake of the pandemic’s disruptions. 

I would be remiss not to acknowledge the exceptional 

leadership exhibited by our regional associations, whose 

unwavering support and collaboration form the bedrock 

upon which TMEA stands. Their tireless efforts and 

steadfast commitment to advancing music education at 

the grassroots level are truly commendable and merit our 

utmost appreciation. 

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Additionally, I extend my heartfelt gratitude to the TMEA Executive Committee for their diligent stewardship in guiding 

our organization forward. Their dedication to upholding our mission and values ensures the seamless functioning of 

TMEA, allowing us to better serve our members and fulfill our shared vision for music education in Tennessee. Our Board 

and Project Chairs have been phenomenal collaborators and provide the perfect example of servant-leaders. 

As I reflect on the recent TMEA Conference and the awe-inspiring performances by our student ensembles and All- 

State groups, I am once again reminded of the unparalleled talent and passion that permeates our state's music education 

community. It was a profound honor to witness firsthand the dedication of our music educators and the exceptional 

musicality exhibited by our students. We were deeply honored to have Scott Sheehan, President of the National Association 

for Music Education, at this year’s conference. At the end of one of the All-State ensemble’s performances, he praised 

the caliber of our performers, ranking them among the finest he’s encountered. Such high praise reaffirms our collective 

commitment to excellence and serves as a testament to the remarkable achievements of our organization. 

Looking ahead, I am filled with optimism for the future of TMEA under the capable leadership of Joel Denton, our 

incoming President. I have every confidence in Joel’s ability to build upon our successes and steer TMEA towards even 

greater heights. To Joel and the incoming Board and Council, I offer my sincerest well-wishes and full support as they 

embark on this exciting next chapter. I also congratulate our new President-Elect, J.R. Baker. J.R. comes into his new role 

having successfully led MTSBOA and TBA. As a fine arts leader in his district, I know he will bring unique perspectives and 

experiences that will only help in strengthening our organization. 

As I prepare to embark on my own journey, I want to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. It has been 

an honor and a privilege to serve as your President, and I will cherish the memories and friendships forged during my time 

with TMEA. I look forward to the possibility of our paths crossing once again in the future and am committed to continue 

serving TMEA as a member of the Da Capo Committee. 

With warm regards and heartfelt appreciation, 


39th TMEA President 



MUSIC ACROSS THE STATE OF TENNESSEE: 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR 

by members of the TMEA Council: 

regional music associations - President and President-Elect 

MUSIC 

ACROSS THE STATE OF 

TENNESSEE 

WTGMEA 

Allen Moody, President 

Marie Millikin, President-Elect 

This year, West Tennessee General Music Education Association (WTGMEA) has continued its traditional line 

up for our members but enhanced them to help our organization and benefit our members. 

This year, we were excited to switch up our fall professional development session and feature a choral reading session 

sponsored by J.W. Pepper that focused on Unison and Two-Part pieces. 

We held our annual WTGMEA Festival Chorus with nineteen schools participating and were happy to partner with 

Memphis Chapter AOSA to bring in Dena Byers as our clinician. We were able to spend Friday with her as our choral 

conductor and then have a professional development session with her on Saturday. 

We were also excited to have offered our first WTGMEA Festival Chorus t-shirts to help build funds for our organization. 


WTSBOA 

Benjamin Martin, President 

Chelsea Subick, President-Elect 

The 2023-2024 school year was successful for the West Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association 

(WTSBOA). 

The All-West Clinic enjoyed its 20th year at the Canon Center, Renaissance, and Sheraton Hotel. The organization 

has kept all ensembles rehearsing under one roof while keeping the room's cost down for attendees. The Clinic offers 

professional development, twenty vendors, and university recruiters for students and directors to enjoy. We returned to 

pre-COVID numbers for the regional auditions and had over 100 ensembles perform in our Concert Assessments. 

The West Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association gave two scholarships to help with college expenses for the 

upcoming year. 

We had five members present at the TMEA Music Education Conference. We had two marching ensembles, Arlington 

High School and Bartlett High School, placed in the Top 26 at BOA Grand Nationals. 

The West Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association is proud of our accomplishments this year, and we look 

forward to next year. 

WTVMEA 

Adrian Maclin, President 

Reachel Hudgins, President-Elect 

We had a wonderful year in the West Tennessee Vocal Music Educators Association (WTVMEA). We had a very 

successful regional honor choir festival with guest conductors Dr. Jeffrey Murdock, Mr. Mark Burrows, Dr. Jabarie 

Glass, and Dr. Derrick Fox. 

We had a record number of choirs participating in our Choral Performance Assessment this year, with many schools 

and directors attending for the first time. One of those schools was Journey Coleman School, under the direction of Ms. 

Demetria Coleman. Ms. Coleman started a brand new choral program this year and her groups earned Superior ratings 

in performance and Excellent ratings in sight reading. Ms. Coleman is doing a fantastic job and is projected to double 

her numbers in the choral program next school year! 

Numerous West Tennessee schools took groups to festivals across the country. Dyersburg Middle School under the 

direction of Dustin Walters traveled to St. Louis, Missouri, to perform in the Music in the Parks Festival at Six Flags. Mr. 

Walters took five choirs, and all five received Superior ratings and took first place in their divisions. The DMS Women’s 

Choir received the highest score of any group in the competition, and Presley Dishman received the Outstanding 

Accompanist Award. 

Adrian Maclin and Cordova High School Choirs traveled to San Antonio, Texas, to the World Strides Heritage Choral 

Festival. Mr. Maclin took four ensembles, and all four took Gold ratings. They were also named Overall Best Program for 

the festival. Congratulations to all schools and directors who participated in events this school year. 

WTVMEA directors would like to recognize Mrs. Dian Eddleman. Dian was in music education for 41 years, teaching in 

public and independent schools. Her leadership offices included WTVMEA President, TMEA President, and Southern 

Division President of NAfME, all while maintaining a full-time teaching position. Dian is now retired and residing at 

her home in Jackson, Tennessee, with her husband Phillip and their sweet dog Delta. Thank you, Dian, for your decades 

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MTGMEA 

Abbi Miller, President 

Christina Stuible, President-Elect 

During the 2023-2024 school year, the Middle Tennessee General Music Education Association (MTGMEA) has 

grown tremendously. More general music educators joined MTGMEA this year than in the past three years. We are so 

proud to have many outstanding educators who make up MTGMEA. 

Additionally, the organization offered multiple professional development workshops this year, catering to different 

topics in general music education. Our fall workshop centered around world music drumming and featured our highest 

workshop attendance of the year. Our winter/spring workshop focused on incorporating children's literature into the 

general music class and featured Josh Southard, AOSA president, as our featured presenter. 

We are so grateful to all of the general music educators in the middle Tennessee area for helping our organization 

develop and grow to offer general music teachers a place to not only grow themselves but also to connect with other 

teachers in the area. 

We hope to see you next year at our various workshops! 


MTSBOA 

Stacy Jernigan, President 

Chris Seger, President-Elect 

The 2023-2024 school year was a successful year for the Middle Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association 

(MTSBOA) with our band and orchestra programs continuing to thrive. With approximately 400 total members, our 

membership numbers remain steady. Participation was strong at all of our major events. In fact, the number of students 

registered for Mid-State auditions reached an all-time high (even above pre-pandemic registration levels). Our Mid- 

State Clinic events provided outstanding experiences for both our teachers and students. One major highlight of this 

year’s clinic was the addition of our inaugural 11-12 Mid-State Percussion Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Julie Hill. It was 

an outstanding opportunity for those students, and we can’t wait to see how that event might grow in the future! 

Our members were honored with several accolades, including several being recognized as CMA Music Teachers of 

Excellence, with awards from TMEA, and a plethora of other honors. MTSBOA program Ravenwood High School 

performed at the Music for All National Festival, and a number of our programs performed at Music for All regional 

festivals in Kansas City and at the inaugural affiliate regional festival at Belmont University. Member program Hume- 

Fogg Academic High School gave a stellar performance at the TBA Hall of Fame concert at TMEA. The Ravenwood 

High School Honors Chamber Orchestra and the Thompson’s Station Middle School Jazz Band also represented our 

association well with outstanding performances at TMEA. Ten of our band programs were awarded the TN ASBDA 

Award of Distinction, and two of our orchestra programs were awarded the TN ASTA Award of Distinction in concert 

performance. In addition, sixteen MTSBOA programs were presented with TBA Sweepstakes Awards at the TMEA 

conference. MTSBOA also awarded two very talented students with scholarships to help with their college expenses. 

We are proud of all the accomplishments of this year and look forward to a great year next year! 

MTVA 

Lorna Pyka, President 

T.J. McLaughlin, President-Elect 

The Middle Tennessee Vocal Association (MTVA) had its strongest year in 2024 since recovering from the effects of 

COVID. 

This was the first year that our Middle School Mass Choir event was back up to three ensembles—two SAB's and one 

SSA ensemble, with 458 students participating. We had over 300 students participate in our Elementary Mass Choral 

Event. We also had 37 schools and 293 students submit auditions for our Elementary and Middle School Honor Choirs. 

We have had tremendous success in adding performance venues in Nashville and Clarksville to our Choral Performance 

Assessment, making it much easier and more accessible for choirs to participate who weren't able to before. This was 

reflected in the 137 choirs that we had registered to participate in CPA this year. 

We are very proud of all of our Event Chairs, as well as participating schools and teachers and all the hard work they put 

into making our events successful. We had tremendous performances under the following clinicians: TJ McLaughlin, 

Anne Snider, Trey Jacobs, Alexis Yatuzis-Derryberry, Katie Baker, Dr. Khyle Wooten, Dr. Francis Cathlina, Vincent 

Oakes, Dr. John McDonald, Dr. Susan Kelly, James Wells and Dr. Lesley Mann. 

We are looking forward to an even stronger year next year! 



ETGMEA 

Hannah Strong, President 

Shanea Boling, Secretary 

The East Tennessee General Music Education Association (ETGMEA) was proud to host Dr. Loneka Battiste, 

Assistant Professor of Music Education at the University of Tennessee Knoxville, in our July 2023 educational 

workshop. It was a delightful experience, and we look forward to working with her again. 

This past school year has been transitional, focusing on the health of our leadership, planning for 2024-2025 workshops, 

and gaining a better understanding of our region’s needs. We are in the rebuilding phase of our leadership team and look 

forward to electing a President-Elect and a Secretary later this Summer. 

We are dedicated to providing resources and networking opportunities to our music educators, both at the local and 

national levels, and we look forward to the many opportunities that we will be able to offer our region in the future. 


ETSBOA 

Jim Burton, President 

Megan Christian, President-Elect 

The East Tennessee School Band and Orchestra Association (ETSBOA) continued to experience significant 

post-pandemic growth in both number and quality of auditionees at all Association events. This growth resulted in 

extraordinary performances under the batons of Steven Davis, Dr. Chung Park, Dr. Shanti Simon, Randall Coleman, 

Jeremy Woolstenhulme, Joel Denton, Chris McCormick, Jeff Phillips, and many others. 

Concert Performance Assessment also continued its resurgence with 81 ensembles participating at 3 regional sites. 52 

ensembles were given a Superior rating with 8 being deemed eligible for the ASBDA Award of Distinction in Concert 

Performance. 

Our Association is also proud to provide strong professional development opportunities not only to our members but to 

colleagues from other areas of the state. At the All State East Clinic, our Directors’ Sessions series featured David Butler, 

Lafe Cook, Carlos Hernandez, Michael Griffith, and keynote speaker Jarrett Lipman (courtesy of Music for All) who 

presented two sessions and 8 half-hour one-on-one sessions with individual directors. We were also honored to have 3 

Association members, Natalie Renfroe, Olivia Bullock, and Michael Griffith, selected to present sessions at the TMEA 

Music Education Conference in addition to an outstanding performance by the University of Tennessee Knoxville Wind 

Ensemble under the direction of Dr. John Zastoupil, Dr. Michael Stewart, and Dr. Fuller Lyon. 

ETVA 

Kristen Wiram, President 

William Brimer, President-Elect 

The East Tennessee Vocal Association (ETVA) enjoyed a productive and successful 2023-2024 year thanks to its 

dedicated members. 

The organization moved its comprehensive All-East Honor Choirs for students in grades 7-12 to Lee University and 

North Cleveland Church of God in Cleveland, TN. The Middle School Honor Choirs were hosted by North Cleveland 

Church of God in Cleveland, Tennessee; the Treble Choir was directed by Dr. Khyle Wooten, and the Mixed Choir was 

directed by Dr. Patrick K. Freer. The High School All-East choirs were hosted at the Conn Center by Lee University in 

Cleveland, Tennessee, of which the Ninth Grade Choir was directed by Robert King, the SATB Choir was directed by 

Dr. William C. Powell, the SSAA Choir was directed by Dr. Rosephanye Powell, and the TTBB Choir was directed by Dr. 

Gene Peterson. 

ETVA hosted Concert Performance Assessments for middle school choirs and regional Concert Performance 

Assessments (J.B. Lyle Choral Festival) for high school choirs. 

Lastly, ETVA continued its mission to promote excellence in vocal music education by offering the Louise Stephens 

Vocal Music Scholarship, worth $2,000, to an East Tennessee graduating high school senior majoring in vocal music 

education. 


TMEA 65TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE 

Scenes from the 

65TH ANNUAL TMEA 

MUSIC EDUCATION 

CONFERENCE & 

ALL-STATE CONCERTS 

Photography by David Royse and Andrea Byrd 

TMEA 2024 All-State Ensembles 

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2024 All-State Jazz Band - 

2024 All-State TTBB Choir - 

2024 All-State SSAA Choir - 

1 2 3 4 

Michele Fernández, Conductor 

Jeremy Jones, Conductor 

Alicia Walker, Conductor 

2024 All-State SATB Choir – 

Marques L. A. Garrett, Conductor 


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2024 TN Treble Honor Choir - 

Anthony Trecek-King, Conductor 

2024 All-State 9-10 Band - 

Alexander Kaminsky, Conductor 

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2024 All-State 9-10 String Orchestra - 

Creston Herron, Conductor 

2024 All-State 11-12 Band - 

Sarah McKoin, Conductor 

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2024 All-State 11-12 Symphony Orchestra - 

William LaRue Jones, Conductor 

2024 All-State Modern Band - Steven 

Potaczek, Director 

(photo submitted by Michael Parsons) 



TMEA 2023 Conference Performance Ensembles 

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Vanderbilt University 

Chorale 

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University of Memphis 

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Thompson’s Station 

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University of Tennessee- 

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Introduction: TMEA 

President Ryan Fisher 

Keynote Address: NAfME 

President Scott Sheehan 

Featured Performance: 

Nikisha Williams 

Featured Performance: 

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TMEA Outstanding Music 

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School: Stacy Jernigan 

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TENNESSEE MUSICIAN THROUGH TIME 

Featuring the TMEA Executive Directors 

In our final celebration issue of the 75th Anniversary publication year of the 

Tennessee Musician, we recognize our TMEA Executive Directors (and former 

TMEA Executive Secretary-Treasurers) throughout time. Thank you to all of our 

former TMEA leaders for your dedicated work for the Tennessee Music Education 

Association. 

In “A Brief History of the Tennessee Music Education Association,” T. Earl Hinton 

(1998) describes the history of our current TMEA Executive Director position: 

“The position of Secretary-Treasurer was established in the organization's [TMEA's] Constitution. The office gained 

the name 'Executive' during the presidency of L. Howard (Zeke) Nicar and while Ruth W. Brandon held the post. 

Whether or not the name change came about by constitutional change or simply by board action is not known. The 

1978 version of the Constitution reflected this new wording. Some extra duties began to be assigned to this office. That 

revision changed this office from one of an elected post to one appointed by the board. Appointments would be made 

at the spring meeting on odd-numbered years. The position would have no vote….The TMEA Bylaws were revised 

and approved by the TMEA Council in August 2013. During these revisions the position of Executive Secretary- 

Treasurer was changed to Executive Director.” (Hinton, 1998, p. 6) 

N. TAYLOR HAGAN 

TMEA Executive Secretary-Treasurer 

Years of Service: 1948-1950 


Vol. 2, No. 3 

January 1950 

December, 1953 THE 'rENNESSEE MUSICIAN 7 

Music and Art Departments 

Combine -Talents 

CAROLYN MCCALLA 

MISS MCCALLA 

In our search for something 

that would correlate music with 

other subjects we have turned to 

audio-visual aids. At the SMENC 

Convention in Chattanooga I saw 

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track. Our colors were good, but Chairman and Elementary Representative 

perspective had to be improved. 

We realized that more slides Carolyn McCalla, Secretarywould 

be necessary than originally 

plannd as the slides should be resentative 

Treasurer, and High School Rep 

changed as the thoughts of the Hariet Fulton, Martin, College 

songs changed. Also CAROLYN we wonder MCCALLA Representative. 

if colored ink, as in etching, TMEA must Executive Secretary-Treasurer 

Miss McCalla is working on a 

be better. Our ideas are far from 

being perfected, but it Years is with of Service: vocal 

excitement 

that we work together. At a meeting held in Jackson, 

1950-1954 Clinic to be held in Memphis 

with Dr. Wilson as director. 

The selection of music to be 

used is not yet complete, Tennessee but the Musician 

October 25, members of the instrumental 

section formulated 

following have been Vol. definitely 6, No. 2 plans for the year. These plans 

chosen: 

December 1953 include two band clinics (Senior 

and Junior). The Senior Clinic 

is to be held in Jackson, January 

22, and 23, with Mr. Glen Cliff 

Bainum as director. There will 

Sing and Rejoice-Will James 

Evening Prayer and Dream 

Pantomime from Hansel and 

Gretel-Humperdink arr. Wilhowsky 

Silent Night-Gruber 

The Angels Sang-Tschesnakov 

Come Unto Me-Dr. H. R. Wilson 

also be Clinics for brasses, woodwinds, 

percussion and strings this 

year. 

A resumption of the West Tennessee 

Instrumental Contest has 

been announced to take place this

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March, 1960 

FROM THE 

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play, regardless of its technical 

level should be musically and technically 

challenging. It should demand 

as well as lead to further 

My recent attendance at the musical insight and integrity. The 

various music effective music teacher can help 

Educators Association 

meetcrimination 

MARIE HUTCHINSON so that the difference 

the student develop a sense of disings 

on the national, 

s t a t e, good, Years the great. of Service: 1955-1956 

is easily TMEA seen Executive between Secretary-Treasurer 

the poor, the 

and local levels, The effective music teacher 

has made me teaches self discipline and efficie!1cy 

and shows the reward of pa 


aware of the 


increasing concern 

of, and em 

musical May group, 1955 is given a respontience. 

Each student in a fine 

(Pictured in Tennessee Musician, Vol. 12, No. 3) 

phasis on, one of sible place and made to feel that 

the part he is contributing is most 

valuable. The effective mu s i c 

teacher develops students in citizenship, 

in teamwork, in self reliance, 

and in responsibility. These 

particular benefits are often overlooked 

in MARAGARET evaluating S. HAYNES the music program 

and TMEA they Executive are among Secretary-Treasurer 

the most 

important. 


The student holds a vital place 

We seem to be more sensitive to ' in the aesthetic endeavor. We 

those things which might be called · must not Tennessee divide Musician music into appreciation 

Vol. versus 8, No. 4participation. 

We 

worthy. In our search for quality 

there is only one inescapable path must make May 1956 certain our students experience 

music as a satisfying ex 

to pursue. This is the belief of 

music as an art. This belief should perience as they rehearse. 

be the all pervading influence for Quality teaching doesn't just 

each of us no matter what area or happen. We have to continually 

level of music we teach. Without work. 

it our search for quality has failed. May we as teachers in Tennessee 

The q u a l i t y teacher keeps 

accept this challenge of the day and 

abreast of knowledge in his field 

organize ourselves toward better 

1 

and of developments in teaching 

teaching. MARY K. HARTSFIELD 

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sincere desire on the part of music 

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curriculum; to keep abreast in 

current trends and to find worth- . 

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ntry. But residents of 

are going through 

lt process of getives 

back to normal 

o the outpouring of 

are wonderful humitargoing 

on, especially 

ducators. Most do not get media attention. 

out the school music web sites and you will 

ost have some sort of link to support the relief 

he Gulf Coast; check out the many special muts 

in Tennessee that focus on raising dollars 

placed people; even check out the web sites of 

rganizations and companies. 

of the many examples include: The Pro-Mark 

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Astrodome, initiated a collection of items for the refugees 

staying in the Astrodome. So many arts organizations 

have posted links on their web sites to other sites where 

people can make contributions to victims of the hurricane. 

I note, in particular, special on line support links 

posted by the American Symphony Orchestra League, 

the Percussive Arts Society, and MENG - which has a 

special popup menu with links to helping children cope 

during disasters. 

MICHAEL COMBS 

Here in Tennessee, the Williamson County band 

TMEA Executive Secretary-Treasurer I, 

directors did not charge their usual admission or pay 

judges for their annual Marching Years Band of Exhibition Service: held 2004-2012 

a few weeks ago. Instead, they asked for donations 

only that will go to help victims of Tennessee Katrina. The Musician judges 

donated their services and all costs Vol. for 58, transportation 

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$1 million 

This is one example of the many efforts throughout 

Tennessee where music educators and students in their 

school programs have rallied to support the cause of I 

providing relief for the hurricane victims. 

As one reporter said, "What can you do that would be 

any better than to help others." 

The spirit of New Orleans is in RON its music; MEERS the spirit of 

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