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Important message
by Robert D. Coleman 31 Jan '18

31 Jan '18

Dear UMEA members, I regret the confusion and alarm that a recent email sent to some members has caused. Attached is a statement that was approved by the board on September 22, 2017. At that time, it was delivered to the parties directly involved in an incident at the 2016 State Orchestra Festival. Now we send it to all members. A clarification of a point since the approval of this statement - There is reference to a petition to music teachers that at the time was being considered by those in charge of the orchestra festival in 2016, that petition was not circulated. But, now, since they have made this matter public through other means, we share this statement with you. I will gladly entertain any questions about this matter; by phone, by email or by personal conversation at our conference this weekend. Sincerely, Rhonda Rhodes, President -- Rhonda Rhodes, D.M.A. Assistant Professor, Music Education and Woodwinds, Dixie State University President, Utah Music Educators Association 435-705-4270

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Arts Day on the Hill
by Robert D. Coleman 30 Jan '18

30 Jan '18

Dear UMEA Members, Our Arts Day on the Hill is quickly approaching. The event is scheduled for Monday, February 5th. There are a number of unique opportunities for you and/ or your parent groups to participate. PLEASE share this opportunity with your parent groups as well as with any other arts faculty members at your school. Parents can sign up to be trained on how to meet with legislators and advocate for their support of the arts in our schools. Here is the link for them to register to participate. We have a very unique opportunity this year to not only show our legislators how important the arts are, but also to train our parents and community on how to positively advocate! Here is the link- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/arts-day-on-the-hill-tickets-41499580362 I look forward to seeing you all at the UMEA Mid-Winter Conference this weekend and next week at Utah Arts Day on the Hill! Sincerely, Christine Wolf Director of Bands Central Davis Junior High School UMEA Advocacy Chairhttp://www.umea.us/ MUSIC: Broaden Minds. Think Beyond the Bubbles.

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UMEA Arts Day on the Hill
by Robert D. Coleman 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

Utah Music Educators Association is proud to be a hosting partner for Arts Day on the Hill, when hundreds of Utahns come to the legislature to talk about the importance of the arts & humanities! Details: * Arts Day on the Hill * February 5th 9am-3pm * Click here to register http://click.actionnetwork.org/mpss/c/HAE/kLwXAA/t.2ec/DD3QFoFyTHaobLFbEvT-… We are excited to merge our Music Day on the Hill with Arts Day on the Hill to make this day bigger and more impactful than ever. Our co-hosts for Arts Day on the Hill are Utah Cultural Alliance, Art Works for Kids, Utah Division of Arts and Museums! With our partners, we've worked to make Arts Day better and more effective than ever before. Keep your eyes out for some new surprises! The registration link includes a schedule for the day. Arts Day on the Hill is an important opportunity for us to talk with legislators about music education. Come help us advocate for more money for the arts and arts education, including for music programs! We'll also lobby on behalf of bills that positively impact our sector. Lobbying is easy and we'll teach you how to do it as part of the day's schedule. We will set up appointments for you with your legislators and there are performances throughout the day in the rotunda. Sign up forUtah Cultural Alliance's emails http://click.actionnetwork.org/mpss/c/HAE/kLwXAA/t.2ec/DD3QFoFyTHaobLFbEvT-… to receive more information about bills and legislative appropriations in preparation for Arts Day.

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UMEA Conference Pre-registration Deadline
by Robert D. Coleman 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

The deadline for UMEA Mid-Winter Conference pre-registration (at the cheaper price) ends this Friday, Jan. 26 at Midnight. Make sure you take advantage of this discount for this year's conference. Conference registration at regular rates is still available on-site. Looking forward to seeing you in St. George on Feb. 2 & 3. Robert D Coleman Communications Director Utah Music Educators Association 5084 South 150 East Ogden, Utah 84405 (801) 814-4854 rcoleman50(a)comcast.net

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Arts Day on the Hill
by Robert D. Coleman 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

Utah Music Educators Association is proud to be a hosting partner for Arts Day on the Hill, when hundreds of Utahns come to the legislature to talk about the importance of the arts & humanities! Details: * Arts Day on the Hill * February 5th 9am-3pm * Click here to register http://click.actionnetwork.org/mpss/c/HAE/kLwXAA/t.2ec/DD3QFoFyTHaobLFbEvT-… We are excited to merge our Music Day on the Hill with Arts Day on the Hill to make this day bigger and more impactful than ever. Our co-hosts for Arts Day on the Hill are Utah Cultural Alliance, Art Works for Kids, Utah Division of Arts and Museums! With our partners, we've worked to make Arts Day better and more effective than ever before. Keep your eyes out for some new surprises! The registration link includes a schedule for the day. Arts Day on the Hill is an important opportunity for us to talk with legislators about music education. Come help us advocate for more money for the arts and arts education, including for music programs! We'll also lobby on behalf of bills that positively impact our sector. Lobbying is easy and we'll teach you how to do it as part of the day's schedule. We will set up appointments for you with your legislators and there are performances throughout the day in the rotunda. Sign up forUtah Cultural Alliance's emails http://click.actionnetwork.org/mpss/c/HAE/kLwXAA/t.2ec/DD3QFoFyTHaobLFbEvT-… to receive more information about bills and legislative appropriations in preparation for Arts Day.

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Attention: Jr. High/Middle School Band Teachers
by Robert D. Coleman 10 Jan '18

10 Jan '18

Dear Colleagues, The 2018 UMEA State Jr. High/Middle School Band Festival Application is available on the UMEA Website (http://umea.us/stjrhighband.php)along with the required audition selection and additional information. The Application/Audition Deadline is January 12, 2018 at 11 PM. Results will be sent out no later than January 31st. Any questions regarding the 2018 State Jr. High/Middle School Orchestra Festival should be sent to Heath Wolf:hwolf@dsdmail.net mailto:hwolf@dsdmail.net Application link:https://www.dropbox.com/request/4tQDY3U3lYgaKAukQZRA?oref=e Zach Poulter Band Director Syracuse Jr. High #UMEAstate

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Jr. High/Middle School Orchestra Festival
by Robert D. Coleman 10 Jan '18

10 Jan '18

Announcement: The 2018 UMEA State Jr. High/Middle School Orchestra Festival Application is available on the UMEA Website along with the required audition selection and additional information. The Application/Audition Deadline is January 12, 2018 at 11 PM. Results will be sent out no later than January 31st. Any questions regarding the 2018 State Jr. High/Middle School Orchestra Festival should be sent to Ashley Braithwaite atabraithwaite(a)alpinedistrict.org mailto:abraithwaite@alpinedistrict.org . Application link https://goo.gl/forms/ZEfkRArLHXbi7xT33 (Webmaster note: This notice was sent out earlier but apparently didn't make it to members. Very sorry for the delay.)

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UMEA and NAfME Elections
by Robert D. Coleman 09 Jan '18

09 Jan '18

Dear members, State Candidates Voting for UMEA candidates will begin January 15th, 2018 for Elementary, Orchestra and Jazz Vice Presidents-elect. Candidates for Elementary VP-elect are Stacie Bowden and Rebecca Penerosa. Candidates for Orchestra VP-elect are Angela Harman and Megan Thorup. Candidates for Jazz VP-elect are Chris Taylor and Matthew Weidner. Candidate bios and statements will be included on the electronic ballot that members with current email accounts will receive, beginning January 15. Your opportunity to vote electronically in this election will depend on your current membership status. If your membership has lapsed, please renew quickly by going to: https://nafme.org/membership/ OR, for those registering for the UMEA Mid-Winter Conference (and renewing membership at that time), go to: http://umea.us/confreg.php Members with no email address on file will be mailed a ballot. Those who renew membership on-site at the conference may request a paper ballot. National Candidates and By-laws Change In addition to your UMEA Board voting, we encourage you to vote in the NAfME election process that is currently on-line. An email message was sent to NAfME members on Monday, January 8 (so check your email). The NAfME elections include voting for the National President-Elect and for the Western Division President-Elect. There is also a vote for a by-laws change. It is NAfME policy that there is no "campaigning" for candidates running for office. Since the by-laws change is recommended by the NEB, the following statement is permitted: “For about ten years now, a succession of Western Division Presidents has advocated that NAfME treat all divisions in the same manner on the National Executive Board (NEB). We have asked that the Northwestern, Southwestern and Western Division Past Presidents serve in full voting capacity for their two years in these positions, just as their Eastern, North Central and Southern Division Past President counterparts currently do. The Bylaw Amendment on this year’s NAfME ballot would accomplish this goal and equalize the service and voting rights for all division past presidents. The NEB has recommended approval, and I know I speak for all Western Division Presidents of the last ten years in also recommending approval of this amendment. —Russ Sperling NAfME Western Division President 2016-18” Thank you all for taking the time to be involved in the election process of your professional association. Rhonda Rhodes, President UMEA

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