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Applications to perform at the UMEA conference
by Sharee Jorgensen 07 Jun '13

07 Jun '13

Just a quick reminder that applications to perform at the 2014 UMEA conference are due June 15. For those interested, please see the UMEA web page. The direct link is below: http://umea.us/pdfs/perfapp.pdf -- sharee jorgensen Canyons District Arts Specialist UMEA Executive Director

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Trade Secrets
by Sharee Jorgensen 20 May '13

20 May '13

A great summer PD and recharge for ALL, Trade Secrets will be held June 10-12. For more information, access the link below.. The link is: http://tradesecrets.usu.edu/ -- sharee jorgensen Canyons District Arts Specialist UMEA Executive Director

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Final reminder: St. George UMEA Conference - Feb. 1st and 2nd
by Donald Peterson 23 Jan '13

23 Jan '13

UMEA Members, Our exciting mid-winter conference is quickly approaching. Please note the following: 1. The last day to register online or to have your registration postmarked is January 26th. 2. Those attending the choral reading session can submit the $5 packet fee with mailed registrations or pay the fee when you pick up your registration packet at the conference center on Friday morning. 3. In addition to the outstanding Utah Wind Symphony concert with Allen Vizzutti at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, the conference is extending into Friday evening with a 7:00 p.m. choral performance at the Dolores Dore' Eccles Recital Hall on the campus of Dixie State College. Because some may not have transportation, Pineview High School has graciously arranged for a school bus to leave the Convention Center/Hilton Garden Inn, leaving at 6:30 p.m. and returning after the concert. 4. Our ballot for new officers consists of these outstanding educators: President-elect Vance Larson, Snow College Greg Wheeler, Utah State University Orchestra Kirsten Candland, Washington Co. Schools Deanne Helquist, Mapleton Jr. High School Jazz Todd Campbell, Woods Cross High School Bill Mattingly, Alta High School Elementary Shauna Johnson, Utah Valley University Leslie Timmons, Utah State University Further information and their bios can be found at: https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B8EQ4NU7aynlLVFkTHhPZENhUHM/edit or on our UMEA Facebook page--the information will also be included with ballots in the conference packets. 5. We are embarking upon a new statewide mentorship initiative. If you are either a retired music educator interested in helping us OR a newer member of our profession who would like to receive help from a mentor, please email donald_peterson(a)byu.edu<mailto:donald_peterson@byu.edu> to let us know of your interest. Sue Thompson is helping organize this valuable resource 6. A number of you are in districts where teacher evaluations and teacher assessment are being discussed. You may find this link from our national NAfME website helpful as you join in these discussions: http://musiced.nafme.org/news/legislative-memo-nafmes-advocacy-team-offers-… We look forward to seeing all of you in St. George as we "warm-up" and "recharge" for our great jobs as music educators!! Don L. Peterson, D.M.A. Director of Bands School of Music C-550 HFAC Brigham Young University Provo, UT 84602 (801) 422-7275 http://bands.byu.edu<http://bands.byu.edu/> President, Utah Music Educators Association http://www.umea.us

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UMEA Mid-winter Conference
by Donald Peterson 07 Jan '13

07 Jan '13

UMEA Conference - Feb. 1st and 2nd St. George - Dixie Conference Center This email is just a quick reminder of our upcoming Mid-Winter Conference. As you likely saw in the December (Winter) issue of the UMEA Journal, this conference is sure to provide plenty of great sessions, performances, exhibits, and a chance to mix with all of our great music ed. colleagues. In addition to great in-state presenters, here are some of the other outstanding featured guests: Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, Scott Rush, Alan Vizuti, Marcia Neel, Ellen Kirkbride, Sue Mueller, Mark Burrows Performers include: Utah Wind Symphony -w/ Alan Vizuti, Colorado Christian University World Voices, Pine View H. S. Trilogy, Sunset Express Elementary Choir, Mountain View H. S. Wind Symphony w/ Rob Verdi, Lone Peak H. S. Chamber Singers, Dixie State Chamber Choir, Jordan H. S. Madrigals, Tuachan H. S. Chamber Orchestra, Pleasant Grove J. H. Jazz Band, Hobble Creek Singers, All-State Jazz Band Registration is available on-line or by printing the PDF and submitting your registration at www.umea.us<http://www.umea.us> Two items: 1. Due to recent changes with JW Pepper's management, reading packets for the two ACDA choral reading sessions are not able to be provided free-of-charge. The cost of packets is $5.00 each, and can be purchased at the time of registration (by mail, but not online) Unfortunately, the online payment portal will not allow the adjustment. 2. The town meeting in St. George will be replaced by an online survey at the end of the conference. This will enable the board to accumulate data regarding future conferences from everyone--not just those who attend that meeting. Thanks for helping us spread the word about the conference to colleagues who are not yet members of the UMEA. We've begun a new UMEA Facebook Page to help you easily inform your friends about this exciting conference. We have had a few link problems with the website. But, you should be able to see a complete listing of conference sessions and presenters by Wednesday. See you in sunny St. George. . .Boy, that sounds good with today's temperature! Don Peterson President, UMEA Don L. Peterson, D.M.A. Director of Bands School of Music C-550 HFAC Brigham Young University Provo, UT 84602 (801) 422-7275 http://bands.byu.edu<http://bands.byu.edu/> President, Utah Music Educators Association http://www.umea.us

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State Music Teachers Directory - 10/12 version & upcoming website
by Donald Peterson 08 Oct '12

08 Oct '12

Dear UMEA member, I have attached the new music teachers directory in PDF format. If you have a two-sided printer it should print easily for a desktop copy. Plus, a copy on your desktop will also give you active links for emailing your colleagues. Although there are more than 150 changes from last year's document there will surely be additional changes needed. (Not all district arts coordinators responded and there were still changes arriving by email on Friday for the Oct. 1st deadline.) If you see errors or omissions, please send them to me directly at donald_peterson(a)byu.edu<mailto:donald_peterson@byu.edu> We will make sure that they are entered and we will publish anther edition prior to our St. George conference. We are also pleased to announce that you should be able to see our new website by the end of the week www.umea.us<http://www.umea.us> The division vice presidents have been assembling information to post and will be open to suggestions for the information that will best serve their constituents. Be patient with us during this transition, but also know that we are diligently working to ensure that each division is well-served. Finally, we thank you for your continued support of our all-state choir (this weekend in the Salt Lake Tabernacle)--and for your early planning to attend our St. George conference the first weekend of February. The board is also presently working to finalize those sessions and we're excited about the offerings. Best, Don Peterson and the UMEA Board Don L. Peterson, D.M.A. Director of Bands School of Music C-550 HFAC Brigham Young University Provo, UT 84602 (801) 422-7275 http://bands.byu.edu<http://bands.byu.edu/> President, Utah Music Educators Association http://www.umea.us

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Music Directory update request from UMEA
by Donald Peterson 23 Sep '12

23 Sep '12

Fellow Music Educators, 1-We are again assembling a Utah School Music Teachers Directory. We have already made approximately 75 additions/corrections from last year's directory. We have sent the draft to all district arts coordinators, but we are still missing some corrections. Please take a few moments to scan your information (and that of your district) in the attached draft document and let us know of any further corrections. Our target date for completion is October 1st. A PDF copy of the directory will be emailed to all UMEA members as well as district arts coordinators at that time. Please rest assured that we do not distribute the directory for commercial use. (corrections to: donald_peterson(a)byu.edu) 2-We are in the process of building a redesigned website for the UMEA--as is mentioned in the fall UMEA journal. The vice presidents are working hard to make sure they provide needed information for all of their constituents--as you'll see in early October when it goes live. Both our website www.umea.us<http://www.umea.us> and the national http://www.nafme.org websites should both serve as valuable resources for your teaching. 3-Attached is a flyer for the Utah Horn Club<https://sites.google.com/site/utahhornclub/home>, a free resource for all horn players in Utah. 4-We have also received an email from the New York State School Music Association regarding inquiries that they have received from Utah music teachers who wish to use the manuals for repertoire reference. The links below will give you information about ordering those online (the only way the can be ordered) NYSSMA Manual general information: http://www.nyssma.org/manual.cfm NYSSMA Manual online ordering form: http://www.nyssma.org/manual.cfm?manual Thank you in advance for helping with the final corrections of our directory. May you all have a great Fall! President, Utah Music Educators Association http://www.umea.us

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Trade Secrets 2012!
by Sharee Jorgensen 24 Apr '12

24 Apr '12

Hello Friends! I am attaching the course offerings for the Band and Choir sessions for Trade Secrets. I honestly believe they are really great sessions. I hope you are able to join us. The complete price for the three days is $60 or for members of UMEA or ACDA the cost is only $50. For more information, please go to our website: http://tradesecretsutah.org/ There are deals for lodging at $79 a night for two queen beds at the University Inn on campus which includes free parking, Internet, and breakfast. See the website for more details. Please help by forwarding this to your colleagues and friends who may be interested. For you collegiate music ed folk, please let your students know about this wonderful opportunity to learn from masters within their field! Hope to see you there! -- Tracy Warby Director of Choirs American Fork High School 510 North 600 East American Fork, UT 84003 phone: 801-756-8547 fax: 801-756-8575 email: twarby(a)alpinedistrict.org -- sharee jorgensen Canyons District Arts Specialist UMEA State Manager

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St. George Conference and State Directory Update
by Donald Peterson 30 Jan '12

30 Jan '12

Hello, I've asked our webmaster to help me get the most recent copy of our State Music Teachers Directory out to those on our website's UMEA list. The attached PDF copy has been updated and active links are removed-so they print without the underline. It should be easier to read. The Excel file is also updated and you can do a full search. The links are live and only require a click to send an email to any of your colleagues. If you are aware of any additions or corrections, please let us know. We are looking forward to a great conference in St. George this weekend with lots of great sessions designed for elementary teachers through those in higher education. We are particularly honored to host Scott Shuler-our national NAfME president. In addition to his other sessions, he'll share information on how our association is getting out the message of music education advocacy in Washinton D.C. and help us know what we can do to help-here at home. The national office is really providing some outstanding resources for us to use through the NAfME website and through Groundswell updates. The UMEA executive board has worked diligently to assemble outstanding sessions which are designed to educate and re-charge all of us. We hope to see you in all in St. George! http://umea.us/ for additional conference information. Don Peterson President Utah Music Educators Association

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UMEA Profession Development Conference - St. George
by Donald Peterson 11 Jan '12

11 Jan '12

Fellow Music Educators, Just a reminder about the upcoming Utah Music Educators Association Annual Professional Development Conference, Feb. 3 & 4 in St. George, Utah. Registration deadline is: Jan. 28! For more information go to: www.umea.us<http://www.umea.us> Hope to see you there!

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UMEA Directory - attached
by Donald Peterson 05 Nov '11

05 Nov '11

UMEA Members, Please find the 2011-12 Music Educators Directory attached. 1- PDF for printing 2- Excel file for "search to find" or "click" to send email I do hope that you find it a helpful tool-as the compilation has taken a tremendous amount of time. Yes, there still are some printing issues with space etc. and there may still be errors or omissions. However, we appreciate the 40+ corrections/additions since we sent it out for comments and help. T If you have corrections, please send them to me. We will likely do another edition just before our conference in St. George. Best Wishes, Don Peterson UMEA- President

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