Fall Bulletin No. 241 - August 2012 - The Iowa High School Music ...
Fall Bulletin No. 241 - August 2012 - The Iowa High School Music ...
Fall Bulletin No. 241 - August 2012 - The Iowa High School Music ...
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orchestra; the remaining shall be assigned from about the fourth ranking students. Following District<br />
auditions, a list of selected players will be received from the IHSMA.<br />
9. Ensure all music has the correct fi ngerings and bowings for the literature to be performed as per<br />
the guest conductor’s wishes. Transpose music to the appropriate alternate instrument if needed<br />
(i.e. Clarinet A to Clarinet Bb).<br />
10. Receive audition cards from audition managers, both of accepted and rejected players. Develop a<br />
process for the selection of alternates or replacements.<br />
11. Attend to chair-placement auditions during the All-State Festival and establish procedures for<br />
dealing with students who are determined not to meet minimum musical profi ciency at the time of<br />
chair placement.<br />
12. Prepare a seating chart with guest conductor and provide copies to rehearsal assistants, facilities<br />
staff, <strong>Iowa</strong> Public Television, and IHSMA Executive Director.<br />
13. Supervise orchestra rehearsals during the All-State Festival.<br />
14. Attend to the needs of the guest conductor in regard to transportation, coordination of rehearsals,<br />
meals, etc.<br />
15. Assemble a staff to assist with the general logistic, percussion, and general student needs during<br />
the All-State Festival.<br />
16. Introduce the guest conductor at the Festival Concert.<br />
17. Recruit potential candidates for the position of All-State Orchestra Chair-elect. Upon election of<br />
the chair-elect by the IMEA membership, the chair will conduct a one-year mentorship program to<br />
the Chair-elect.<br />
18. Collect data from students, directors and judges to help keep improving the audition process and the<br />
All-State Festival.<br />
19. Attend the spring and fall meetings of the IMEA Board of Directors.<br />
20. Attend the Joint Meeting of the IMEA and IHSMA Executive Boards.<br />
21. Shall facilitate communication between <strong>Iowa</strong> String Teachers and the IMEA board in matters regarding<br />
the All-State festival.<br />
22. Submit an article to <strong>Iowa</strong> <strong>Music</strong> Educator Magazine, published in September and April. Article<br />
copy is due by <strong>August</strong> 1 and March 1.<br />
SIGNATURES<br />
<strong>Iowa</strong> <strong>High</strong> <strong>School</strong> <strong>Music</strong> Association <strong>Iowa</strong> <strong>Music</strong> Educators Association<br />
Mark Lehmann, President David Law, President<br />
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