Iowa Bandmaster Magazine The

Iowa Bandmaster MagazineSummer Issue 2016

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Festival ResultsDenise Graettinger

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“We are the Music-Makers” “We are the Dreamers of Dreams”

COMMITTEE CHAIRSCONFERENCE EQUIPMENT

JAYSON GERTHNATHAN SLETTEN

CONFERENCE EXHIBITSCHRIS STROHMAIERJENNIFER WILLIAMS

ELECTIONSJERRY BERTRAND

HISTORIANMARY CRANDELL

PARLIAMENTARIANFRED STARK

WEBMASTERELIZABETH FRITZ

MENTORSHIP COORDINATORJIM FRITZ

ELEMENTARY AFFAIRSAUDRA BAILEY

J.H./M.S. AFFAIRSANN KAMP

CONCERT BAND AFFAIRSANDREW BUTTERMORE

MARCHING BAND AFFAIRSMICHAEL PETERS

JAZZ BAND AFFAIRSRYAN ARP

COLLEGE AFFAIRSMARK DOERFFEL

I.B.A.R.D.PAUL BRIZZI

MAJOR LANDERSJANE TRIPLETTMENTORSHIP CHRIS EWAN

ENDOWMENT FUNDGENE GROSS

PUBLIC RELATIONSPAM SCHROEDER

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTDANIEL GALYEN

STUDENT AFFAIRSBRENT MEAD

TECHNOLOGYCHARLES OLDENKAMP

DISTRICT PRESIDENTSNORTHWEST

TIFFANY WURTH

NORTH CENTRALJEFF GRIFFIN

NORTHEASTMARK PHILGREEN

SOUTHWESTPAUL HART

SOUTH CENTRALCHRIS STROHMAIER

SOUTHEASTJOHN SMITH

HONORARY MEMBERSRAY E. CRAMERMARK S. KELLYWESTON NOBLE

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PAST PRESIDENTMICHAEL GOLEMO

MAGAZINE EDITORDICK REDMAN

PRESIDENTRUSSELL KRAMER

1206 DIAMOND COURTMASON CITY, IA 50401-6997

PRESIDENT-ELECTMYRON PETERSON

7005 FRANKLIN AVE.WINDSOR HEIGHTS, IA 50324

SECRETARYSTEVEN COOK

TREASURERAARON NUSS

CONTENTSPresident’s Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4President-Elect’s Thoughts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Congratulations to Our Retiring 2016 IBA Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72016 IBA Conference Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-12IBA Officers, District Presidents, Appointees and Standing Committees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13The DCamp Family Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15In the Spotlight – Clear Creek Amana Community Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-17Band Talk with Jim Bawden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18-19They Continue to Serve – Diana Blake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20In Memoriam – John McCartney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2110+ Values Marching Band Students Learn and Why We Should Hire Them . . . . . . . . . . 22-23Saxophonist Colin Young to Teach and Perform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25What We Should Learn from Jazz Band Teachers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27Festival Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-30State Large Group Répertoire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31-36District News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37-39IBA Endowment Fund. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-42Financial Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43-51Conference Minutes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-60

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Summer! The three reasons why we’re teachers – June, July and August! That saying has always driven me crazy. The author of that saying obviously never met a band director! For most of us, even though we’ve successfully completed another school year, summer is not an entire time of vacation. We’re already knee-deep in planning for next year: starting beginners, writing drill for marching band, examining programming choices for upcoming concerts, reading journal articles and books, doing summer lessons, cleaning our offices (mine is terrible…), getting uniforms and instruments cleaned and organized, preparing our summer mailing for next year’s students, etc. It is also a time to reflect on things – what went well, what could have gone better and where we want our students and program to be at this time next year.

As I reflect on this past year, I would like to congratulate Mike Golemo on his suc-cessful conference! Mike followed his vision and put forth something of which he can be proud. I’m sure we all have clinics, concerts and meetings we found particularly enjoy-able. There was something for everyone.

I would also like to take this opportunity to send out thanks and congratulations to all the behind-the-scenes people that make everything run smoothly at conference time – Steve Cook, Aaron Nuss, Jayson Gerth, Nate Sletten, Dan Stecker, Liz Fritz, Cheri Nugent, and the staff at the Marriott headed up by Rebecca Lorsch. I am continually amazed at the selfless work that goes into making the conference run smoothly year after year. I’d like to extend special thanks to Dan Stecker who is stepping down from his Exhibits Chair role after years of outstanding work in this capacity. His efforts have helped make each May more special for all of us. Thanks, Dan!

Congratulations also to Myron Peterson, our new IBA President-Elect! Myron has many ideas for his presidency and is already “chomping at the bit” to get things done. He’ll do a great job for all of us.

I’d also like to recognize Thad Driskell for his work as state chair for the National Band Association. Thad is working tirelessly to incorporate the NBA into our state, not as a replacement for IBA, but as a supplement to our organization. We do so many things well in Iowa we need to find an avenue to disseminate our successes. We can also learn things from them to better our group. IBA and NBA are just in the dating stage right now (don’t worry – it’s purely platonic) but I see many potential positives of the two groups working together as friends. Everyone should check out the NBA and consider joining. Your membership dues get you a year of The Instrumentalist as well as the outstanding NBA Journal. It is money well spent. Also consider memberships to IAAE, JEI, WASBE, CBDNA, and NAfME, to name a few more.

I had an interesting year that created many opportunities for learning and reflection. Added to my workload this year was the high school orchestra (it’s a long story…). I had daily rehearsal with those 60 students, conducted their concerts and organized their lessons. While some of you might be comfortable with teaching strings, it has been 25 years since my string methods classes. I spent last summer trying to learn basic string techniques (I mean REALLY basic!), acquainting myself with quality string orchestra literature, and talking with orchestra teachers for advice. I also had to plan for the logistics of conducting both the orchestra and band at Large Group Contest in different buildings and telling my wife and son I’d be home even less. I will definitely not be getting any job offers to take over any orchestra programs, but the students and I survived and actually all improved as musicians. It was a great learning experience for me, but honestly, I couldn’t have done it without the help of many people, some of which I had never met before this past year.

It took me a long time in my career to not be embarrassed to ask for help from people I didn’t know. I thought they would think less of me as a teacher and person. I really believed they would think I was stupid, or didn’t get a good education, or just didn’t have what it took to be successful. I was very wrong. I decided about 15 years ago to not be afraid anymore. I started emailing and calling composers, teachers, conductors, and performers. If they didn’t respond to me, I didn’t worry about it. I didn’t know them and let’s face it; they weren’t going to remember some guy sending them an email about Ernst Toch’s film music for wind band (I emailed Donald Hunsberger about that). I’ve had so many learning opportunities from reaching out to people – conductors wanting to come work with us, composers inter-ested in doing something with us, performers playing solos with us, and answers to many of my questions. Not being afraid improved my teaching, improved my students’ learning, and I’ve even made some friends along the way. Call or email some teachers you admire – they would love to help you and, if not, there’s always someone else. “A turtle never gets anywhere until it sticks its neck out.”

One last note, please support the municipal bands, whether by playing in them or attending their concerts. There are great groups located throughout the state. The municipal bands not only show our students lifelong music-making but help make our summers special with family-friendly entertainment (a great advocacy tool for our communities).

Please let me know how I can assist you throughout the year. Best wishes for the remainder of your summer and your preparation for next year!

President’s ReportBy Russell Kramer


Congratulations to now Past-President Mike Golemo for orchestrating the 89th Annual Conference that was full of rich and memorable performances. Kudos to every ensemble that performed; each group of musicians should feel proud of its inspiring work.

President Russ Kramer is poised and on the road to creating a landmark conference in 2017. It’s a big one – number 90! The good news is there’s no pressure to pull off a “surprise” conference; we already have it on our calendars for May 11 – 13, 2017.

Before embarking on the “meat” of this article, please accept a genuine thank-you for the opportunity to serve the IBA. Out of respect for the many outstanding music educators and visionaries in our state who have, and will, serve IBA admirably, I humbly commit to work hard to honor the organization and its members.

ON A MISSIONWith the support of President Kramer and the IBA Board of Directors, and as we approach the landmark

conference number 90, we will be using the President-Elect’s Thoughts column and other venues to explore what the IBA does, what it wants to do, and who it wants to be for the next 10, 20, or even 90 years. We will engage the entire membership in this process through the use of conversation, feedback, questioning, and brainstorming, in person and via technology.

The goal is to hone, refine, craft and/or affirm IBA’s official mission statement and allow an exceptional, re-energized mission statement to serve as a guidepost for decision-makers in the coming years and place ownership over the direction of IBA in the hands of its membership.

Many of IBA’s members are teachers of the best discipline there is. Through our experience, we know that students benefit from band in part because as members of ensembles they have a concrete purpose – and even more importantly – a common purpose. Similarly, an organization such as the IBA can benefit from occasionally reflecting on its purpose. Three such benefits might be:

• to direct the energy of the organization on what it determines is of greatest value• to tell others who we are, what we do, and why we do it• to unite our members, and draw in new members, through a tangible common purposeIn the coming days, the membership will be offered the opportunity to reflect on the IBA, its activities and its

mission. Together, we’ll contemplate questions such as:• What have been important landmark moments in IBA’s history that have left lasting impact on the

organization and the state of bands in Iowa? • What does the IBA do well?• What are the IBA’s most important roles, purposes, and activities?• What new or evolving realities are waiting for us tomorrow, in a year, or 10 years down the road – and

how can we shape them?• How can the IBA best serve the needs of its members, and in turn Iowa’s great bands?

WHAT THEN? In On A Mission – Part II we will organize the answers to those questions and share the resulting

knowledgebase with the membership. We will explore the characteristics of great mission statements. We will re-engage the members in a period of brainstorming to seek as many potential mission statements that represent the important work of the IBA. In true brainstorming fashion, all ideas will be welcomed and encouraged, from the serious, to the whimsical, crazy, and even humorous ones. Any seed of an idea might grow into the perfect statement that elegantly sums up the work and purpose of the IBA. We will sort, sift, and narrow these statements to find the cream of the crop – and every member will be invited on the journey every step of the way.

By the time we meet again in On A Mission – Part III we anticipate having the best of the best mission statements for the membership to review. With good fortune the membership will select the statement to publicly define the work and purpose of the IBA for the next generation.

Finally, in On A Mission – Part IV, our new guidepost will be revealed and celebrated.Let’s enjoy the journey. Safe travels.

President-Elect’s ThoughtsBy Myron Peterson


Congratulations to our retiring2016 IBA members.

Thank you for the many years of service to your studentsand music education in Iowa.

Randy Atkinson

Janis Bowden

Woodie Brassil

Elizabeth Fritz

Brad Jensen

Paul Jepson

Linda Johansen

Scott Keese

Tim Miller

Holli Safley

Greg Storhoff

Deb Stoulil

The Boston Brass performance was one of the highlights

of the 2016 conference.

2016 IBA ConferencePhotos courtesy of Historian Mary Crandell

Outstanding Administrator Award – Superintendent:

Mr. Paul Honnold, Clarinda Community Schools.

Nominated by Marty Aldrich and Courtney Sommer.

IBA girls just wanna have fun. (L to R): Jane Triplett, Dorothy Jacobi, Kim Benson and Mary Andersen socialize in the Marriott lobby.

Jay Nugent and Cheryl Crandell at the IBARD booth.



2016 IBA Conference

IBA president Michael

Golemo welcomes the

membership to the Friday

evening banquet.

Cliff St. Clair and the Sheldon High School Concert Band perform in the Iowa Ballroom. Steve Shanley receives the JEI

Hall of Fame Award at the

All-State Jazz Band concert.

IBA tenure award recipients: (l to r) Gerald Ramsey, Jim DePrizio, Martin Aldrich, Janis Bowden, Steve King, Rob Medd and Mike Will.

Outstanding Administrator Award – High School Principal: Ms. Laurie Westhoff, Humboldt High School.

Nominated by Natalie Nielsen.

IBA president Russ Kramer and president-elect Myron Peterson review their Robert’s Rules of Order at the IBA business meeting.

2016 IBA Conference

Chris Merz performs his arrangement with the Johnston High School Jazz

Syndicate directed by Jeff Robilliard.

Andy Clark (C.L. Barnhouse Publishing)

sharing his enjoyment of the Northwest Junior

High School Symphonic Band performance.



2016 IBA Conference

Brad Lampe receives the Karl KingService Award (Active) at the banquet.

Past presidents enjoying their time at the IBA past

presidents’ luncheon.

“I want YOU tojoin IAAE.”

Suzanne Lary and John’s daughter Kay Crouse share

John Holeman’s induction into the IBA Hall of Fame.

“And, if the Cubs win the World

Series this year, I will shelve my red sweater and wear a

Cub’s blue sweater to next year’s past-president’s luncheon.”


Outstanding Administrator Award – Elementary/Middle School Principal: Mr. Gary Hatfield, Taft Middle School, Cedar Rapids. Nominated by Randy Atkinson.

2016 IBA Conference

Scott Hook and Burton Hable have the technology

working for their Friday morning clinic.

The leadership of IBA passes from Mike Golemo to Russ Kramer.

“And, if the Cubs win the World Series,

I will buy the Cub blue sweater for Jerry

Kinney to wear at next year’s conference.

Steve Cook received the Karl King Service Award (Retired).


IBA OFFICERS, DISTRICT PRESIDENTS, APPOINTEES, ANDSTANDING COMMITTEES FOR 2016-2017

Board of DirectorsPresident – Russell KramerPresident-Elect – Myron PetersonPast President – Michael GolemoSecretary – Steve CookTreasurer – Aaron NussMagazine Editor – Dick Redman

Presidential AppointeesExhibit Chair – Chris Strohmaier/Jennifer WilliamsEquipment Chair – Jayson GerthEquipment Chair – Nathan SlettenElections – Jerry BertrandHistorian – Mary CrandellParliamentarian – Fred StarkWebmaster – Elizabeth FritzMentorship Coordinator – Jim Fritz

District PresidentsNW Tiffany Wurth SW Paul HartNC Jeff Griffin SC Chris StrohmaierNE Mark Philgreen SE John Smith

Endowment CommitteeNW Cheryl Crandell (17)-2 SW Chuck Teutsch (19)-3NC John Aboud (19)-2 SC Gene Gross (18)-4NE Doug Herbon (17)-2 SE Myron Welch (18)-3

IBA STANDING COMMITTEESElementary AffairsNW Monica Boogerd (19)NC Tara Smith (17)-2NE Wendy Morton (18)SW Tom Cronin (18*)SC Jerilynn Kobberdahl (19)SE Audra Bailey (17)

Student AffairsNW TBD (18*)NC Brian Scholl (19)NE Brent Mead (17)SW TBD (18*)SC Luis DuPuis (17*)SE Isaac Anderson (19)-2

MentorshipNW Peter Carlson (19)NC Bruce Jolivette (17)NE Tec Schacherer (19)SW John Hewitt (17)SC Chris Ewan (18)-2SE Adam Creager (18*)

Marching Band AffairsNW Drew Balta (18*)NC Benjamin Faugstad (19)NE Scott Weber (18)SW Mike Peters (17)-2SC Craig Crilly (19)SE Alexander Wilga (17)-2

Jazz Band AffairsNW Casey Kingdon (18)-2NC Jake Gassman (19)-2NE Dan Terrell (18)-2SW Ryan Meyer (19)SC Jeff Robilliard (17)-2SE Ryan Arp (17)-2

College AffairsNW Shane Macklin (17*)NC Jeremy Smith (19)NE Joan deAlbuquerque (19)-2SW Ron Gann (18*)SC Mark Doerffel (17)SE Mark Heidel (18)

Concert Band AffairsNW Jeana Larson (18)NC Kurt Kissinger (19)NE Josh Greubel (19)SW Courtney Sommer (17)SC Andrew Buttermore (17)-2SE Carl Collins (18*)

IBARDNW Rod Shedenhelm (17)NC David Ballman (17)NE Leonard Upham (19)SW Pete Jacobus (18)SC Paul Brizzi (19)SE Jerry Zinn (18)-2

Public RelationsNW Dave Kovarna (17)NC Katherine Simpson (18)NE Danny Kleinheinz (17*)SW Alex Albertson (19)SC Pam Schroeder (18)SE Stephanie Williamson (19)

Research & DevelopmentNW Curt Ohrlund (17)-2NC Dianne Aboud (18)NE Daniel Galyen (18)-2SW Mike Jones (19)-2SC Sara Cline (17*)SE Amy Jackson (19)-2

JH/Middle School AffairsNW Mary Kay Benton (19)NC Megan Benz (19)NE Jill Dobel (17)SW Marty Aldrich (18)SC Christa Miller (18)-2SE Ann Kamp (17)-2

TechnologyNW Corbet Butler (17)-2NC Chris Lockwood (17*)NE Charles Oldenkamp (18)-2SW Simon McCoy (19)SC Burton Hable (19)SE Chris Saito (18)-2

Major LandersNW Lee Schneider (18)-2NC Laura Giebler (17)NE Mark Philgreen (19)-2SW Mark Mendell (17)-2SC Diane Tordoff (19)SE Jane Triplett (18*)

KEYName (year term expires)Name -2 = 2nd termBoldface = Committee chair* = Appointed to fill term


The DCamp Family BandIn addition to his rewarding career as a high school and college band director, past IBA President Charles DCamp

is the proud patriarch of a family band. A rewarding activity in which all family members participate, the DCamp Family Band gives public concerts each Fourth of July weekend and is an ideal opportunity for an annual family reunion.

Dr. DCamp and his late wife Joyce have six sons: Jim, the oldest, who lives in Hondo, Texas; Doug and his wife, Ronda, Morehead, Minnesota; Dave and his wife, Sheila, Cary, Illinois; Rick, and his wife, Michelle, Oshkosh, Wisconsin; Paul, and his wife, Deborah, Riverdale, Iowa; and Jon, and his wife, Kristine, Savage, Minnesota. The annual concerts take place at locations in Iowa, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. The sons and their families take turns hosting the event—arranging venues for the rehearsal and the concert, dealing with logistics including the housing of attendees, concert publicity, and procuring essentials such as percussion instruments, chairs, and stands. A growing number of “ringers”—music colleagues and close friends—are invited to join in.

Charles, his older sister, Luan, and his younger brother, Raymond, were introduced to music by their mother at an early age. The three were born during the Great Depression, and finances were often a challenge. However, her mother procured a student clarinet for Luan. When Luan became proficient enough to warrant being provided with a better instrument, Charles inherited his sister’s clarinet. Ray’s choice, a tuba, was beyond the family’s means, and he used a school instrument. The trio’s earliest “concerts” took place in the family’s front yard in Peoria—until a non-appreciative neighbor complained to the police.

All three senior DCamps kept up with their music. While Luan turned to nursing and psychology after college and Ray became an engineer with Detroit Diesel, Chuck pursued a career in music education—earning his BS and MS Degrees in Music at the University of Illinois and, later, a Ph.D. at Iowa. Chuck’s wife, Joyce, whom he met in college, a gifted pianist and bass-clarinetist, also encouraged and inspired their sons, and participated in the family’s musical exploits throughout her life.

After a tour of duty with the Fifth Army Band during the Korean Conflict, Chuck’s career included a succession of music educator and band director positions beginning in Watervliet, Michigan, and culminating with 11 years as band director with the Pleasant Valley School District in Bettendorf, Iowa, followed by 27 years as band director of St. Ambrose University in Davenport. As each boy became “band age”, he was asked “which instrument” he would like to play. Dad encouraged Jim to play trombone. Doug chose clarinet, Dave, bassoon, Rick, bass clarinet, and Paul, trumpet. The youngest, Jon, chose percussion—which had been Jim’s first choice. The boys all attended Pleasant Valley High School and received their Bachelor’s Degrees at St. Ambrose, and all got to play at least four years in “Dad’s bands.”

The first “official” DCamp Family Band concert took place in 1976. Luan, Chuck, Joyce, and Ray thought that the Bicentennial year should be celebrated with music. Luan hosted the event at her home in Des Plaines, Illinois. The music was a big hit—the homemade fireworks not so much. The local fire department arrived to discover they had responded to a false alarm—mostly.

From 1989 to the present day, DCamp Family Band performances have been almost annual occurrences. Chuck recalls, “The first time, in Riverdale, we played on a flatbed truck in a parade—in the rain. Then we presented a concert in a tent.” Since then, most concerts have taken place in city parks.

As daughters-in-law—musicians all—and third-generation DCamps joined, the band has grown. By their 2010 appearance in Bettendorf, Iowa, according to the Quad City Times, the band had grown to 27 participants. In 2012, the DCamp Family Band was invited to participate in the Iowa Municipal Band Festival in Boone. Dr. Michael Galemo, the Director of Bands at Iowa State University in nearby Ames (and 2015-2016 IBA President) made arrangements for the DCamps and friends to practice in one of the university’s band rooms. Dr. Galemo has played with the band and also conducted a medley of songs from “The Music Man.”

In 2016, the Band will be performing a free concert at the Leach Amphitheater in Oshkosh, Wisconsin on July 3 for 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm sponsored by the City of Oshkosh.

FREE

CONCERT

JULY 3

The DCAMP Family Band brings patriotic musicto the Leach Amphitheater on July 3, 2016 at 2:00 pm

www.dcampfamilyband.com

Web announcement for this year’s concert


VIOLINSHannah DCamp – Oshkosh, WIMichael DCamp – Oshkosh, WI

CELLOStephen DCamp – Oshkosh, WI

FLUTESDeborah D’Camp – Riverdale, IAKristine DCamp – Savage, MN*Laura DCamp – Dayton, TXMichelle DCamp – Oshkosh, WI

OBOE/ENGLISH HORNDr. Richard DCamp, Oshkosh, WI*

BASSOONDavid DCamp – Cary, ILTim DCamp – Cary, IL

CLARINETSAmy DCamp – Riverdale, IADr. Charles DCamp, Bettendorf, IA

2015 performance at Woodstock, Illinois

2014 performance in Bettendorf, Iowa

Iowa Band Festival at Boone, 2012

The band after an appearance at the Iowa Festival

Douglas DCamp – Buffalo, MNDr. Luan DCamp, Des Plaines, ILMelissa (DCamp) Smith - Cary, ILSarah DCamp – Fargo, ND

ALTO SAXRonda DCamp – Buffalo, MNJoann Hosch – Davenport, IA

TRUMPETSByron DCamp – Cayton, TXPaul DCamp – Riverdale, IARobby DCamp – Riverdale, IAScott DCamp – Buffalo, MN

FRENCH HORNJoclyn DCamp – San Antonio, TXJoel DCamp – Riverdale, IA

TROMBONESJames DCamp – Hondo, TXJarod DCamp – Fargo, NDNathan DCamp – San Antonio, TX

BARITONENate Smith – Cary, IL

TUBAFrank Watson, Indianapolis, IN

PERCUSSIONA.J. DCamp – Savage, MNHeidi DCamp – Savage, MNJon DCamp – Savage, MN

DUCT TAPE & MEDIA SPECIALISTJoe Kovill – Sacramento, CADoug Gerber – Palatine, IL

CHILD CARESheila DCamp – Cary, IL

* Plays multiple instruments

The DCamp Family Band


The Clear Creek Amana School District is located in Southeast Iowa just west of Iowa City. The district serves the communities of Tiffin, Oxford, Coralville, North Liberty and the seven villages of the historic Amana Colonies. The district serves over 2000 students preK-12 and is one of the fastest growing districts in the state. Clear Creek Amana operates six attendance sites with elementary centers located in Middle Amana, Tiffin, North Liberty and Oxford. The high school and middle school are also located in Tiffin.

5th Grade Band: Instrumental instruc-tion at CCA begins with Beginning Band in the fall of 5th Grade. All students watch a video and do a relat-ed pencil/paper listening activity

to get an idea about rhythms, melodies and high/low pitches. This is followed by instrument testing by a local music store representative to determine which instrument is best suited for the student. Students who wish to play percussion must have previous or currently be studying piano, guitar or snare in order to qualify. 5th Grade Band members receive a 15-minute small group lesson each week and two 35-minute large group rehearsals per week, all during the school day. Band members perform at three events in the school year: a “First Concert/Holiday” concert held in December during the school day for the student body in their respective elementary building, a 5-12 Progressive Band Concert with all district band students in March, and an end of the year concert for the four combined 5th grade bands in May. The main goals for Beginning Band at CCA are to learn the basics about playing an instrument, learn to work with others in a “rehearsal setting,” and have fun doing it. Participation rates are traditionally in the 70%-80% across the district each year with the hope to involve as many students as possible. The 5th grade program is under the direction of Mr. Pat Flaherty.

Middle School Band: The Clear Creek Amana middle school band program is under the direction of Mr. Dan Davies and consists of grades 6, 7 and 8 with each grade level having their own concert

band. 7th and 8th grade band students are combined in the fall and late spring to march in the CCA homecoming parade, the Amana Oktoberfest and Maifest parades. This combined group also performs at halftime for the final high school football game. The concert ensembles perform three concerts during the school year. All middle school bands and choir students meet daily for a 40 min. rehearsal. This time is shared on an A/B rotation allowing for flexibility in the rehearsal schedule. All middle school band members are required to participate in solo festival, which is hosted in house. The stu-dents receive a 20 min. lesson each week with Mr. Flaherty assisting with the 7th grade lessons. The middle school also offers a jazz band program for all interested students grade 6-8. Jazz members are selected by audition and meet one to two times per week, performing at the winter concert, Night of Jazz concert, and tour the districts elementary buildings the last week of school.

In the SpotlightClass 3A Band Program

Clear Creek AmanaCommunity Schools

Directors – Pat Flaherty, Dan Davies, John Smith


High School Band: The high school instrumental program at Clear Creek Amana is under the direction of John C. Smith and consists of the following ensembles: The Clipper Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Jazz Ensemble, and the CCA Pep Band. In the fall, the marching band provides entertainment for the crowd at the home football games. In addition the band will compete in various festivals in the area and marches in the homecoming and local parades. This year the band was nominated to participate in the National Memorial Day Parade held in Washington D.C. Rehearsals for marching band are 80 minutes in length every other day. Additional rehearsals are held twice a week before school. All instrumental students grades 9-12 participate in this ensemble. Additional staff include: Crys Smith and Erica Carnahan, color guard, Alan Kiser, drumline, and Brian Burkhardt, assistant director. At the conclusion of the marching season students are divided into one of two concert ensembles. Auditions are held in the spring of each school year to determine which ensemble the students will be placed. Additional auditions are held at the mid-point of the year to allow students to move into the Wind Ensemble. Both the Concert Band and Wind Ensemble perform three concerts during the school year as well as participate in the IHSMA large group festival in May. The Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble perform at concerts and in various parts of the community. The two bands also compete in various other festivals sponsored in the state and the Jazz Ensemble has been selected to participate in the Iowa Jazz Championships the past four years. Membership is open to all high school band members with the desire to learn about jazz and who qualify for the needs of the ensembles. Final selec-tion for the groups are based upon an audition and the student’s commitment to the group. Other performance opportuni-ties for the students at the high school level include All State auditions, district and university level honor bands, IHSMA solo and ensemble festival and “trash can” band. Students at the high school level receive one 20-minute individual or small group lesson per week. The core of the high school program is based around the concert ensemble with an emphasis on developing leadership skills. It is the goal that every student who graduates from the program will be able to continue to play at any level that they choose and use the lessons learned while in the Clear Creek Amana band program to be suc-cessful in their future endeavors.

High School Concert Band

High School Wind Symphony

High School Jazz Band


Editor Dick Redman has asked me to share some of my experiences from which young directors might benefit. Everything I learned about teaching, I learned in my first 40 years. My career path was simple enough — first teach-ing 5-12 band at Nishna Valley, a 1A school in southwest Iowa; 5 years work-ing with elementary, junior high and high school bands in Davenport; 27 years focusing on junior high band at North Scott; and 5 years serving as the Fine Arts Curriculum Specialist for Davenport Community Schools.

As a curriculum specialist, each year I hosted an in-service day for 100 music and art teachers returning from summer break. I dubbed my opening remarks “Jim’s Ramble”, a potpourri of informational items delivered in no particular order. So . . . here is “Jim’s Ramble for Young Directors”.

1) HAVE FUN. If the teacher does not enjoy the class, the class won’t enjoy the teacher.

2) GREET THE KIDS. Be at the band room door every day. Say things like “Welcome to your favorite class” or “Let’s work on not talking to so and so” or “I’d like to see your best horn position today.”

3) BE PREPARED. It’s not just the Boy Scout motto. Have a detailed lesson plan for tomorrow before you leave today. Arrive early to school to make sure everything is in place for that lesson plan.

4) THINK AHEAD. 1 day – detailed lesson plan. 1 week – general lesson plan. 1 month – event planning. 1 semester – literature selection. 1 year – watch the upcoming class for strengths and weaknesses.

5) DON’T BE MOODY. The last thing a student needs is to ride your emotional roller coaster. Do your best to center your attitude. Be consistent in your expectations.

6) LITERATURE SELECTION. This may be the most overlooked key to a successful band. Pick music that both you and your students will enjoy spending a lot of time on. Have realistic goals that utilize the ensemble’s strong points, but lifts the areas that need attention. Vary the music styles within each program.

7) MIX IT UP. Plan a variety of activities. Just playing band music every day is equivalent to lectur-ing for a full period. Employ available technology to introduce concepts. Engage students with listening at least once per week. Have a special way to recognize birthdays.

8) TEACH MORE THAN JUST BAND MUSIC. Avoid rote learning by having the ensemble sight read, clap rhythms, run scales, balance chorales, and play rounds. Find activities within the curriculum that uphold the standards.

9) LEARN TO PLAY ALL INSTRUMENTS. You don’t have to be recital-ready, but play enough to relate to students’ problems and make appropriate corrections regarding fingerings, embouchure, horn position, equipment failure, and techniques unique to each instrument.

10) PERCUSSION SECTIONS ARE DIFFERENT. Establish classroom management rules that serve the section well. Assign parts yourself, rather than allowing a student section leader do it. Give every player something to do all the time during rehearsals. Extra players can double up on parts and be prepared to substitute if a player were to miss a concert.

11) GET ’EM, KEEP ’EM, TEACH ’EM. You may wonder why “teach ’em” is last on the list. Consider that if you do not recruit and retain students, there will be no one left to teach. There are wonder-ful resources including conference clinics that can freshen your approach to encouraging students to participate.

Band Talkwith Jim Bawden

Jim Bawden


12) RECRUITING TIPS. Use a diagnostic tool to determine each prospective student’s aptitude. Before trying the instruments, tell students to have two or three choices in mind in case their first choice does not work. Be excited for each individual when trying instruments, keeping in mind that those few minutes with you will impact the student for years to come.

13) COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS THE IMPORTANT STUFF. If possible, use the U.S. mail to get recruiting information and the annual calendar home. When sending an important document home, include a tear-off “acknowledgement slip,” requiring a parent signature confirming that they received the calendar or know about an upcoming trip or event.

14) BE CORDIAL WITH SCHOOL PERSONNEL. Be careful how you treat people on the way up because you might pass them on the way down: secretaries, custodians, bus drivers, cooks, colleagues and administrators.

15) TEAMWORK. If you are part of a multiple band staff, communicate with colleagues and share information about students and schedule. For vibrant verticality, know the role of the director at each level – beginning band, elementary, middle school and high school.

15) ASK FOR HELP. Tap into resources such as colleagues, administrators and mentors. On a personal note, I once asked a principal to observe one of my more difficult groups. As a result, he and I developed a plan to improve the classroom management. I also found that prayer was helpful.

So there you have it. The journey is a unique one for each of you. Within you are the knowledge and tools to be successful in your position. Nurture them and they will eventually grow. Learn from your mistakes (everyone makes them) and celebrate your successes.

In the end, it is your students who win.


How many band directors when you began your first teaching job, would have thought it would also be your last? Not many, I would guess. The subject of this TCTS article, Diana Blake, is justifiably proud of her thirty-eight years of continuous instrumental music teaching, all in the Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools! More about that later.

Diana graduated from the Osceola (Clarke Community) Schools in 1959. Mentors Ed Hargrove (band) and Shirley Sutton (vocal), both Drake University grads, steered her to that institution of higher learning where she earned a Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1963, and a Master of Music Education in 1965, with subsequent graduate work at the University of Michigan and the University of Northern Iowa. At Drake she prospered under the tutelage of Don Marcouiller (who didn’t?) and Dr. James Luke, her clarinet and bassoon instructor.

She taught lessons for the Des Moines Public Schools while studying for her MME, but her crowning achievement began with her first contracted position in the Waverly-Shell Rock Schools, teaching 6th and 7th grade bands. Over the next 38 years she taught, in no particular order, grades 5-8 band, junior high jazz band, lessons 5-12 (also, bassoon lessons at Wartburg College), 9th and 10th grade band, and flags for the high school marching band. She continued her learning experiences from mentors Roland Brom and Gene Brown, and colleagues Rick Stendel, Tim Jobes and Jim Vowels (would have worked well with Vanna White). Bard Mackey taught 6th and 7th grade bands, sandwiched between Diana’s 5th and 8th grade groups for sixteen years, making their own Big Macs and Whoppers! Diana was a member of ASBDA in the 90s and of IBA forever, beginning convention attendance while attending Drake! (Would encourage more of our prospective band directors to do the same!)

Honors for Diana abound! She received the Philip Sehman Excellence in Teaching Award–Elementary in 1996 from NEIBA. That august group also awarded her the Karl King Distinguished Service Award–Active in both 1994 and 2000, as well as the Karl King Distinguished Service Award–Retired in 2007. In 2014, she received the W-SR “Friend of Education Honor” rewarding her work with students at festival and contest times. She has pleasant memories of directing honor bands at all levels, having picked the brain of Don Marcouiller while accompanying him on various honor band assignments while at Drake. She retired in May 2003 after her 38-year reign in the Waverly-Shell Rock District, a momentous and almost unheard of accomplishment.

Diana “Continues to Serve” in a variety of ways. She maintains a private oboe and bassoon studio (it’s about time the double reeds are featured in these articles). She has directed the UNI New Horizons Band since May 2004. The 85-member ensemble includes several retired band directors who were her colleagues in NEIBA. An interesting sidelight: Bob Rose, whom she replaced at Waverly-Shell Rock in 1965, now plays tuba in the NH Band at the age of 90! She also has played clarinet in the Waterloo Municipal Band since 1983, and bassoon in the Cedar Falls Municipal Band since 1988. For a change of pace, Diana has served on the Waverly Public Library Board since 1984, and currently is a member of the UNI Wesley Foundation Board.

When pressed for anecdotes, she writes: “I spent my whole career trying NOT to have situations that could be described as anecdotes, as that often means a ‘situtation out of control!’ Controlling elementary and junior high students, and especially senior citizens, is the only way to survive in the band business and have learning take place.” Diana, you are so right!

In closing, Diana writes: “The satisfaction I have received for the past 51 years comes from former students and parents who feel that I have made a positive contribution to their lives. What greater joy is there? The force behind my career in music education came to me one day in high school marching band when I realized my love of music, band, teaching and all that goes with it. Music and band have been, and still are, my life!!!”

Gems of wisdom, Diana! Thanks for those 51 years and best wishes for many more to come.

They Continue To Serveby Jerry Kinney

Diana Blake

In MemoriamJohn S. McCartney, 1934-2016

John S. McCartney, 82, of Fort Dodge passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 at the Paula J. Baber Hospice Home.

Funeral services were held on, April 30, 2016 at First Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Grogan and Rev. Jim Laupp officiating. Burial was at North Lawn Cemetery with Military Rites presented by the U.S Army Honor Guard and the VFW Post 1856. Visitation was on Friday, April 29, 2016, at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home.

John is survived by his wife, Beverly; children, Kimberly (Mark) Spencer of Valley Center, KS; James (Tammy) McCartney of Davenport; Kevin (Corinna) McCartney of Fort Dodge; grand-children, Ben; Michael (Elizabeth); Matthew; Karalee (Alex); Marli (Todd); great-grandsons, Jayce and Kael; and brother, Nevin “Mac” McCartney of Springfield, MO; and numerous nieces and nephews.

John S. McCartney was born March 3, 1934, in Jameson, Missouri. He graduated with his Bachelors of Music Education from Central Methodist University in Fayette, Missouri. He taught for one year in Polo, MO, before being drafted into the United States Army; serving in the 3rd Infantry Division Band from 1957 until 1959. After his honor-able discharge, John was united in marriage to Beverly L. Vaught in Polo, MO on May 29, 1960. John then taught in Shelbyville, MO, for five years and at Lamoni High School for over nine years. After receiving his Masters Degree from Truman State University in Kirksville, MO; he continued his Post Masters education from the University of Northern olorado and the University of Iowa. John and Beverly established their home in Fort Dodge, where they have resided for over 42 years. He was the Director of Bands and Chairman of the Music Department for Iowa Central Community College for 21 years before retiring in 1995. After retirement, John worked as a real estate agent with Iowa Realty. He was a me mber of First Baptist Church where he held various board positions and directed the choir. John was a member of Golden K Kiwanis, the Karl King Band for over 40 years, Sonshine Singers, Webster County Retired School Personnel, executive board member of AARP of Iowa, and Iowa Retired School Personnel. He played for countless community theaters and events.

John enjoyed golfing, especially his trips to Biloxi, Mississippi. John spent time with friends, specifically par-ticipating in “food group.” He loved to travel with his wife but most of all he loved spending time with his family all together. Memorials will be left to the discretion of the family.


10+ Values Marching Band Students Learn And Why

You Should Hire ThemBy John Gardner

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See Teens At Their BestThis is a followup article to an article, “14 Ways to Volunteer for a Marching Band to Appreciate and Applaud

what is Good about Teenage America”, which focused on ways to share your talents and abilities and experience the youthful, enthusiastic atmosphere around a marching band during competition season. This post focuses on some of the values marching band students learn.

Some larger competitions can involve dozens of bands with thousands of students with nothing resembling the level of supervision in a high school before or after school or as classes change. For the most part, band parents and the directors are the only ones with direct oversight..... and after a performance, most students are free to congregate back at the stadium to watch the other bands as they mix and mingle.

In uniform, before a performance, you’ll see focused faces as students prepare to do what they are there to do. You might see them move quietly and in formation from the bus area to visual and musical warmup and then to the stadium.

Band students learn dedication, commitment andthat striving for excellence is a worthy goal.

Most marching band operations are very structured with responsibility and accountability. There are seniors, section leaders, drum majors, staff, directors (where do I put parents in this list) all with authority over the band student. Participants appreciate compliance and cooperation.

Band students learn the value of,and respect for chain of command.

Unlike a basketball team with its starting five, there is no bench in marching band. Everybody is in. Everybody is a starter. Few other types of groups will involve people from varied backgrounds. There are children of doctors and lawyers marching with children of single-parents working multiple jobs or utilizing government help. There are the students who have their own cars and those who need rides, those with the iPhones and the free phones or no phone. You will find students in most bands from every church in the community and others who have never been inside a church. And yet, with all these differences, when they put that uniform on (actually, even before they dress)…they are all on the same team, all equal. A good result requires the best from everyone. Students learn teamwork and cooperate with those outside their friend circle.

Band students learn to cooperate and collaboratewith those from different backgrounds and capabilities.

You will see students cheer and applaud for good performances of other groups, including those with whom they compete. You’ll see them wishing each other good luck, especially when a band is transiting through the pre-show stages and passing others who have either already performed or have a while yet to go. In a recent competition, I saw a band applauding the same-county rival band and the new band that their previous director had transferred to. When our band was relaxing and enjoying a band-parent-provided soup & chili bar supper following a recent performance, a competitor band passed by, still in uniform, returning from the field following their performance. Our students applauded their rival until the last one had passed. One of their directors found me to tell me that, “Your students are a class act.” That is sportsmanship....or should I call it bandsmanship?


Band students learn good sportsmanship.Marching band is a time-consuming extreme weather sport. Summer rehearsals are in extreme heat and often go

8+hours a day for multiple weeks before school starting in the fall. Think about the temperatures in September and then imagine putting on a winter coat, hat and gloves and running around a football field at a fast pace. But then, by the time mid-October comes, it gets cold enough that students are wearing under armor and other garments under the uniform to try to stay warm. Then, add periodic rain. Sometimes they have to move rehearsals in and outside to avoid it and other times they get wet. When school starts, add 8-10 extra rehearsals Mon-Thur, 4-5 hrs for a Friday football game, then 12-14 hours on Saturday for a rehearsal, travel and competition -- sometimes two.

Band students learn to commit, persevere and endure.You’ll see both excited and disappointed students as the results are announced, but they will display professionalism

many adults would be good to observe and learn from.

Band students learn that there are no shortcuts to success.Many students, seemingly for the first time in any significant way, are given tasks and responsibilities and held

accountable for them. The band student is responsible for loading and unloading his/her equipment; instrument, gloves, show shirt, correct socks and marching shoes. Some students have “section leader” responsibilities, which for most is a first time they’ve had management and oversight responsibilities for others. They have to learn leadership and people skills. Often, at the end of a 4-5yr career, graduating seniors will talk about how band “taught them” responsibility and accountability.

Band students learn that they are individually important.There is nowhere to hide in a marching band. All students are active participants. In a typical Indiana marching

competition, there are six judges watching and listening; four in the press box and two walking around the field going eyeball to eyeball with performers. Band students understand that a trained judge’s eye automatically goes to what is different; someone out of step, out of line, out of tune, and that an individual performance reflects on the total ensemble score. Seniors and section leaders learn how to balance their role as a mentor and teacher/trainer for the newbie members, while also ensuring that even the newbies get up to speed in time for performance.

Students are trying to follow the ‘dots’ from their chart/dot books that tell them where they are going. It is difficult to see the big picture from that spot on the field, so there are directors or instructors watching from farther back (and sometimes higher up) who will adjust a form or shape. Or perhaps it is to point out that an individual is playing too loudly and needs to balance and blend better with others around them. This is contrary to much contemporary educational philosophy which emphasizes only the heaping of praise on what students are attempting to do. Band students know better, and expect to hear how to improve individual performance. Achievement through excellence enhances self-esteem . The challenge for the individual is to “not take it personally”. I describe to students regularly that I highly value them individually, but that when we are trying to improve a marching performance, that they are but one small moving part of a larger machine and that my job (as a director) is to fix the part to improve the machine....no matter who the part is. Nothing personal.

Band students learn to accept criticism, and thatself-esteem is raised through the achievement of excellence

With the extreme time commitment a marching band requires, students must learn to prioritize their time and use it efficiently, especially when it comes to getting homework done.

Band students learn time management skills.When you ask people who were in a marching band years ago, they may remember how their overall band

performed or competed, but probably not likely that weekly score or placing that seemed so important at the time. But they will remember the values they learned, which is why former band students encourage their children to participate in band as well. This is not the article to argue that band utilizes academics, multiple arts and significant athleticism..... but they get all that as well.


Saxophonist Colin Young to Teach and Perform at 2016 Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival

by Molly Maillette

Colin Young, solo and chamber musician in the Des Moines area, will serve as one of the woodwind teachers at the 35th annual Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival (LSM), which will take place on June 26 to July 24 at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. The residential music training academy serves student musicians in grades 8-12 from across the U.S. and features three major ensembles: band, orchestra and choir, as well as a comprehensive composition, keyboard and organ program.

As a member of the artistic faculty, Young will maintain a private woodwind studio and co ach a small ensemble. He will also perform solo recitals and play for worship services through the summer as part of the faculty artist concert series. Selected through a competitive application and audition process, students at LSM participate in a comprehensive curriculum that includes individual instrument lessons; a chamber ensemble; musicianship classes; symphony orchestra and/or band; and may also include electives like jazz improvisation, conducting, collegium musicum, and more.

LSM students are served by a roster of 30+ faculty artists – esteemed practicing professional musicians and academicians throughout the United States. For a complete list of faculty along with biographies, visit the LSM Summer Academy section located at www.lutheransummermusic.org. All faculty members live in residence on the host campus throughout the four-week program.

LSM 2016 LEADERSHIP

Dr. Andrew Last, Collegiate Choral and Norsemen conductor at Luther College, returns as the Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Concert Choir Chair.

Dr. Jeffrey Doebler, director of music education and bands at Valparaiso University, returns as the band conductor.

Jon Strommen Campbell, conductor for Cedar Singers at Augsburg College and music director at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, serves as the Paul Bouman Chapel Choir Conductor.

Dr. David Upham, professor and orchestra conductor at the University of New Hampshire, returns as LSM orchestra conductor.

Pastor Jim Honig, pastor in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, serves as the Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Endowed Chaplain Chair.

Since 1982, LSM has fostered musical excellence in a caring community for high school band, orchestra, choir, piano, and organ students of all faith backgrounds. More than 150 high school students from across the country will attend the four-week residential training and performance program. Open to students of all religious backgrounds, LSM encourages students to use music as a catalyst for the exploration of personal faith and creativity. Once selected through an application and audition process, LSM students engage in a comprehensive and diverse program that includes individual instrument lessons; chamber ensembles; jazz and early music ensembles; musicianship classes; orchestra, choir, and/or band; electives ranging from handbell choirs to conducting; and a culminating Festival of performances.

For more information on Lutheran Music Program or the Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival, visit www.lutheransummermusic.org or contact the organization’s national offices in Minneapolis at 888-635-6583 or by email at [email protected].

Colin Young, solo and chamber musician in the Des Moines area, will serve as one of the woodwind teachers at the 35th annual Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival (LSM), which will take place on


June 26 to July 24 at Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. The residential music training academy serves student musicians in grades 8-12 from across the U.S. and features three major ensembles: band, orchestra and choir, as well as a comprehensive composition, keyboard and organ program.

As a member of the artistic faculty, Young will maintain a private woodwind studio and coach a small ensemble. He will also perform solo recitals and play for worship services through the summer as part of the faculty artist concert series. Selected through a competitive application and audition process, students at LSM participate in a comprehensive curriculum that includes individual instrument lessons; a chamber ensemble; musicianship classes; symphony orchestra and/or band; and may also include electives like jazz improvisation, conducting, collegium musicum, and more.

LSM students are served by a roster of 30+ faculty artists – esteemed practicing professional musicians and academicians throughout the United States. For a complete list of faculty along with biographies, visit the LSM Summer Academy section located at www.lutheransummermusic.org. All faculty members live in residence on the host campus throughout the four-week program.

LSM 2016 LEADERSHIP Dr. Andrew Last, Collegiate Choral and Norsemen conductor at Luther College, returns as the Phyllis

and Richard Duesenberg Concert Choir Chair.

Dr. Jeffrey Doebler, director of music education and bands at Valparaiso University, returns as the band conductor.

Jon Strommen Campbell, conductor for Cedar Singers at Augsburg College and music director at Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, serves as the Paul Bouman Chapel Choir Conductor.

Dr. David Upham, professor and orchestra conductor at the University of New Hampshire, returns as LSM orchestra conductor.

Pastor Jim Honig, pastor in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, serves as the Phyllis and Richard Duesenberg Endowed Chaplain Chair.

Since 1982, LSM has fostered musical excellence in a caring community for high school band, orchestra, choir, piano, and organ students of all faith backgrounds. More than 150 high school students from across the country will attend the four-week residential training and performance program. Open to students of all religious backgrounds, LSM encourages students to use music as a catalyst for the exploration of personal faith and creativity. Once selected through an application and audition process, LSM students engage in a comprehensive and diverse program that includes individual instrument lessons; chamber ensembles; jazz and early music ensembles; musicianship classes; orchestra, choir, and/or band; electives ranging from handbell choirs to conducting; and a culminating Festival of performances.

For more information on Lutheran Music Program or the Lutheran Summer Music Academy & Festival, visit www.lutheransummermusic.org or contact the organization’s national offices in Minneapolis at 888-635-6583 or by email at [email protected].


What We Should learn From Jazz Band teacherS by William R. Klemm, Ph.D. • psychologytoday.com

I just came back from a jazz festival at Katy High School in Texas that show-cased student stage bands from ten schools mostly near Houston, but some as far away as Beaumont and Brownsville (the latter band stole the show).

The festival was also a teaching event, with each band or ensemble performing for 30 minutes, followed by 30 minutes of critique from six professional jazz musicians (two of whom were music professors at universities). The critiques were shared with the small audience consisting almost exclusively of family and friends, even though this festival was advertised for the general public. Performances were staggered so that if you didn’t want to hear a critique you could go hear a student combo and vice versa. The facilities were magnificent, highlighted by the presence of a natatorium, impressive athletic fields and stadium, and a Performing Arts Center where the festival took place. If Texas schools are hurting for funds, it certainly wasn’t evident at Katy High School.

I was astonished at how accomplished these students were. I asked myself: How did those kids learn such com-plex music? The music played was mostly the big-band music of Goodman, Basie, Kenton, Ellington, and others from the eras of swing and “progressive-modern jazz of the ’50s and ’60s.

Jazz is sophisticated stuff. Yet these bands, of 16 to 24 kids each, could do what a lot of adult musicians cannot do. One band was a middle-school band, and the professional musicians who critiqued each band’s performance were amazed that these 7th and 8th graders “played like adults!”

Jazz fans everywhere lament that jazz seems like a dying art form overwhelmed by the simpler music of country, rap, hip-hop, and whatever it is that most kids listen to these days. But the professional “coaches” at the festival reas-sured the audience that “jazz is in good hands.” Fortunately, many school and university music programs teach jazz.

Learning to play any musical instrument is hard, but playing jazz is the ultimate challenge. In jazz you not only have to know the tunes, you have to use the chord structure and complex rhythms to compose on the fly. A jazz pro-fessor from the University of North Texas counseled in one of his critiques, “I know you have sheet music you have to follow, but when you hear something in your head, play it. That’s what we (jazz musicians) do – improvise!”

Another jazz professor, during a critique session had two bands re-play a number from their performance. About one-third of the way through, he silently and casually walked through the rhythm section (piano, guitar, bass, and drums) and picked up the sheet music. The kids went right on playing without skipping a beat, because they had already memorized the sheet music. His point was they were using the sheet music as a crutch and not engaging with each other. Musicians talk to each other with their instruments, and listening is a big part of jazz improvisation. Students needed to be engaged with what each member of the rhythm section was doing, and, moreover, the rhythm section needed to interact with the saxes, trombones, and trumpets.

Hearing such wonderful music from children raised a nagging question. Why can’t kids master complicated science, math, language arts, or social studies? Why does everybody struggle so mightily to get kids to pass simple-minded government-mandated tests in academic subjects?

And then it hit me. Jazz-band teachers do the right things in teaching that other teachers need to learn how to do.Two things are essential in teaching, the professionalism of the teacher and the motivation of the students. Most

school jazz programs provide both. Sad to say, this is not so true of traditional curriculum.Consider professionalism. It was clear that these band directors really knew what they were doing. Some had

professional playing experience. Most, I am certain, were music majors in college. Think about what they have to do: They take young kids who know little about music beyond humming a tune and teach them music theory, teach them to read music, and teach them to play the different instruments in a band. And then they have to teach students how to compose on the fly. You can’t do that without being a real professional.

As for motivation, teaching and learning jazz involves clearly identifiable motivating features. Jazz-band teachers can’t take credit for some of these features, but creative teachers in other subject areas can think of similar motivat-ing things they could be doing, based on what is involved in jazz.

First, there is passion. Jazz stirs the emotions, from blues to ballads to hot swing. If Benny Goodman’s music doesn’t make you want to jump up and dance, you better check your pulse to see if you are still alive. That brings up this point: Jazz is fun! Learning chemistry, for example, is almost never considered by students to be fun, but teachers should be thinking of ways to make it fun.

Some academic subjects do have intrinsic emotional impact. If, for example, the emotions of history students are not stirred by the Federalist Papers, or the turmoil of the Civil War and the country’s other wars, then history is not being competently taught. If the beauty of the laws of physics and chemistry or the biology of life are not evident in the teaching of science, it is the teacher’s fault.

Second is that jazz is personal. A jazz student intellectually owns his instrument. He or she owns the assigned


space on the bandstand. One critiquing musician at the festival reminded students they own that space and if the sheet music stand or the audio at their station was not left just right from the previous band, they must fix it. It is now their space.

How well a student has learned jazz is public knowledge. They can’t hide. What you know and can do is on public display, all the time in practice sessions with fellow band members and, of course, in public performances. In marked contrast, it is against the law for teachers in other subject areas to reveal grades on individual performance, even within the more private area of the classroom. The belief system in education these days is that you should not allow an unprepared and under-performing student to be embarrassed. What dingbat policy maker came up with that? I know; it comes from the perverse politically correct movement that ignores the reality that self-esteem needs to be earned.

Third is that jazz is ultimate constructivism. All teachers know about constructivism, which is the idea that stu-dents have to do something to show they have mastered the learning task. Student jazz bands and combos demon-strate personal accomplishment all the time in rehearsals and stage performances. But in many traditional courses, the main constructive thing students do is fill in circles on a Scantron test answer sheet. “Science fairs” encourage constructivism, but these are usually one-time events. Students need to be doing something every day to demonstrate their learning. In English, how often to students write and re-write an essay, poem, or short story? Does anybody write book reports anymore? Do students spend hours of writing and editing comparable to what a jazz student spends in practice? In social studies, how many students are required to explain and debate capitalism, socialism, fascism, democracy, and republican government?

Fourth, jazz is social. Jazz students perform as a group, either in a big band or combo. Recall the earlier example from the festival where the professionals had to emphasize this point by taking away the sheet music. Students had to learn to talk and listen to each other through their instruments. In traditional education, there is a movement called collaborative learning, the idea of learning teams, but many teachers don’t use this approach or do it without regard to the proven formalisms needed for success. Regardless of academic subject, students benefit when they learn how to help each other learn.

Part of the social aspect of jazz is competition. In many schools, students don’t have to compete to get into a music class. But once in, they have to display learning to advance into more prestigious classes (think the “One O’Clock Lab Band” band at the University of North Texas). In whatever music lab they are in, they have to compete for “first chair” in their instrument section. It is like competing to make the varsity and then the first team in sports. Where is the equivalent in science, social studies, or language arts?

Unlike traditional education, where the goal is to meet minimum standards on state-mandated tests, jazz band directors make very clear their high expectations that everybody in each band class should become as proficient as they can. The whole point of their teaching is mastery and excellence. They expect excellence and they get it, as wit-nessed by festival performances such as I saw. Thanks to the unenlightened thinking of No Child Left Behind law, our public education has degenerated into “No Child Pushed Forward.”

And finally we consider the matter of reward. Somewhere in the college courses of teachers they learned about “positive reinforcement,” and most teachers try to use these ideas to shape the learning achievements of their students. But jazz performance provides public reward, in the form of public applause. Is there anything comparable in the teaching of science, social studies, or language arts? Is publishing (inflated) Honor Roll lists in the newspaper the best we can do?

So in a nutshell, the reason jazz students do so well is because their learning environment is built around:• Passion • Social interaction• Personal ownership and accountability • High Expectations• Constructivism • RewardWhat I took home from this experience is a renewed feeling that outside of jazz music programs our schools are

letting our children down. These young musicians prove that when motivated and challenged, they can do astonish-ing things. The printed program for the festival concluded with the comment, “The future belongs to those who are able to capture their creative intelligence. Jazz music education and performance develop the ability to create and produce the ideas that are individually unique.”

Why doesn’t the rest of education do that? This festival experience leads me to suggest:Ten Commandments for Better Teaching

1. Love your students as yourself. 2. Be professional. Know the stuff you teach. 3. Instill passion for the con-tent - especially, make knowledge fun. 4. Make learning personal. Show students how to own their learning. 5. Take away the hiding places of unprepared and under-performing students. Let them embarass themselves. 6. Show stu-dents they have to earn self-esteem. You can’t give it to them. Praise success and do so publicly when it is earned. 7. Require students to do things that show they have mastered what you are trying to teach them. 8. Give students opportunities to “strut their stuff” in public, in and out of the class. 9. Help students learn how to work with others as a team. 10. Expect excellence. Do not teach to the lowest common denominator.


Festival Results Edited by Denise Graettinger

State Large Group ContestMay 6-7, 2016

OverallSchool Class Ens # RatingAGWSR, Ackley 1A 1 IAkron-Westfield 1A 1 IIAudubon 1A 1 IBedford 1A 1 IIBelle Plaine 1A 1 IB-G-M, Brooklyn 1A 1 IIBishop Garrigan, Algona 1A 1 IIBoyden-Hull 1A 1 IIBoyer Valley, Dunlap 1A 1 IIICal, Latimer 1A 1 IICalamus-Wheatland 1A 1 IICardinal, Eldon 1A 1 IICentral City 1A 1 IICentral, Elkader 1A 1 IIClarksville 1A 1 IIIColfax-Mingo 1A 1 IIColo-Nesco 1A 1 IIDon Bosco, Gilbertville 1A 1 IDunkerton 1A 1 IEast Buchanan, Winthrop 1A 1 IEaston Valley 1A 1 IIIEdgewood-Colesburg 1A 1 IIEnglish Valleys, North English 1A 1 IFremont-Mills, Tabor 1A 1 IGeorge-Little Rock 1A 1 IGladbrook-Reinbeck 1A 1 IIIGraettinger-Terril 1A 1 IIGriswold 1A 1 IIGrundy Center 1A 1 IGuthrie Center 1A 1 IIHarris-Lake Park 1A 1 IHartley-Melvin-Sanborn 1A 1 IH-L-V, Victor 1A 1 IIHudson 1A 1 IIowa Christian Academy 1A 1 IIowa Valley, Marengo 1A 1 IIKee, Lansing 1A 1 IKingsley-Pierson 1A 1 IILawton-Bronson 1A 1 IILenox 1A 1 IILisbon 1A 1 ILogan-Magnolia 1A 1 ILone Tree 1A 1 IIILynnville-Sully 1A 1 IIMarcus Meriden Cleghorn 1A 1 SCMartensdale-St Marys 1A 1 IIIMidland, Wyoming 1A 1 IIMoravia 1A 1 II

Moulton-Udell 1A 1 IIIMurray 1A 1 IIINashua-Plainfield 1A 1 INewell-Fonda 1A 1 IINewman Catholic, Mason City 1A 1 INodaway Valley 1A 1 IINorth Butler, Greene 1A 1 INorth Tama, Traer 1A 1 IINorth-Linn, Troy Mills 1A 1 INorthwood-Kensett 1A 1 IPrince of Peace Prep, Clinton 1A 1 IIRemsen-Union 1A 1 IIRiver Valley, Correctionville 1A 1 IRiverside, Oakland 1A 1 IIRockford 1A 1 ISaint Albert, Council Bluffs 1A 1 IISidney 1A 1 ISigourney 1A 1 ISouth O Brien, Paullina 1A 1 IISpringville 1A 1 ISt Marys, Remsen 1A 1 IIIStanton 1A 1 COStarmont 1A 1 IITripoli 1A 1 ITurkey Valley, Jackson Junction 1A 1 IIWACO, Wayland 1A 1 IIWapsie Valley, Fairbank 1A 1 IIWayne, Corydon 1A 1 IIWest Central, Maynard 1A 1 IWest Fork 1A 1 IIIWest Hancock, Britt 1A 1 IWest Harrison, Mondamin 1A 1 IIWinfield-Mt Union 1A 1 IWoodbine 1A 1 IIWoodbury Central, Moville 1A 1 IIAHSTW, Avoca 2A 1 IIIAlbia 2A 1 IIIAlta-Aurelia 2A 1 IAplington-Parkersburg 2A 1 IBellevue 2A 1 IIIBelmond-Klemme 2A 1 ICamanche 2A 1 IICascade, Western Dubuque 2A 1 IIICentral Decatur, Leon 2A 1 SCCentral Springs 2A 1 IICherokee, Washington 2A 1 IClarinda 2A 1 IClarion-Goldfield-Dows 2A 1 IClayton Ridge, Guttenberg 2A 1 IIColumbus Catholic, Waterloo 2A 1 Columbus, Columbus Junction 2A 1 IIIDenver 2A 1 IDes Moines Christian 2A 1 II


Dike-New Hartford 2A 1 IIDurant 2A 1 IEagle Grove 2A 1 IIEarlham 2A 1 IEast Marshall, LeGrand 2A 1 IIEast Sac County 2A 1 IIEddyville-Blakesburg-Fremont 2A 1 IIEmmetsburg 2A 1 IIHinton 2A 1 IIIKM-Manning 2A 1 COInterstate 35, Truro 2A 1 IIJesup 2A 1 COKuemper Catholic, Carroll 2A 1 IIILake Mills 2A 1 ILouisa-Muscatine 2A 1 IMadrid 2A 1 IIManson Northwest Webster 2A 1 IMaple Valley-Anthon-Oto 2A 1 IMaquoketa Valley, Delhi 2A 1 IIMediapolis 2A 1 IMFL MarMac 2A 1 IIMid-Prairie, Wellman 2A 1 IIMonticello 2A 1 INew Hampton 2A 1 IINorth Cedar, Stanwood 2A 1 IINorth Fayette Valley, West Union 2A 1 IINorth Union 2A 1 IINortheast, Goose Lake 2A 1 IIOA-BCIG 2A 1 IIIOelwein 2A 1 IIOkoboji, Milford 2A 1 IOsage 2A 1 IPCM, Monroe 2A 1 IPekin 2A 1 IPocahontas Area 2A 1 IIIRed Oak 2A 1 IRidge View 2A 1 IIRock Valley 2A 1 IRoland-Story, Story City 2A 1 ISaint Ansgar 2A 1 ISaint Edmond, Fort Dodge 2A 1 ISheldon 2A 1 IShenandoah 2A 1 IISibley-Ocheyedan 2A 1 ISioux Center 2A 1 IISioux Central, Sioux Rapids 2A 1 IIISouth Central Calhoun 2A 1 ISouth Hamilton, Jewell 2A 1 ISouth Hardin 2A 1 IISouth Winneshiek, Calmar 2A 1 ISoutheast Valley, Gowrie 2A 1 ISouthwest Valley, Corning 2A 1 IIISumner-Fredericksburg 2A 1 ITipton 2A 1 ITreynor 2A 1 IITri-Center, Neola 2A 1 IUnderwood 2A 1 II

Unity Christian, Orange City 2A 1 IIWapello 2A 1 IWest Branch 2A 1 IWest Burlington 2A 1 IWest Central Valley, Stuart 2A 1 IIWest Lyon, Inwood 2A 1 IIWest Marshall, State Center 2A 1 IIWestwood, Sloan 2A 1 IIIWilton 2A 1 IA-D-M, Adel 3A 1 IIAlgona 3A 1 IAnamosa 3A 1 IIAssumption, Davenport 3A 1 IIAtlantic 3A 1 IBallard 3A 1 IBenton, Van Horne 3A 1 IBishop Heelan Catholic, Sioux City 3A 1 IIBondurant-Farrar 3A 1 IBoone 3A 1 IICarlisle 3A 1 ICarroll 3A 1 IIICenter Point-Urbana 3A 1 ICenterville 3A 1 IICentral DeWitt 3A 1 IChariton 3A 1 IICharles City 3A 1 IIClarke, Osceola 3A 1 IClear Creek-Amana 3A 1 IClear Creek-Amana 3A 2 IClear Lake 3A 1 IICreston 3A 1 IICrestwood, Cresco 3A 1 IDallas Center-Grimes 3A 1 IIDallas Center-Grimes 3A 2 IDavis County, Bloomfield 3A 1 IDecorah 3A 1 IDecorah 3A 2 IDenison-Schleswig 3A 1 IDenison-Schleswig 3A 2 IFairfield 3A 1 IForest City 3A 1 IFort Madison 3A 1 IIFort Madison 3A 2 IGarner-Hayfield-Ventura 3A 1 IIGilbert 3A 1 IGilbert 3A 2 IGlenwood 3A 1 IIGreene County 3A 1 IIGrinnell 3A 1 IHampton-Dumont 3A 1 IIHarlan 3A 1 IHumboldt 3A 1 IIndependence 3A 1 IIowa Falls-Alden 3A 1 IKeokuk 3A 1 IKnoxville 3A 1 II

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LeMars 3A 1 IMaquoketa 3A 1 IMarion 3A 1 IIMarion 3A 2 IMOC-Floyd Valley 3A 1 IIMOC-Floyd Valley 3A 2 IMount Vernon 3A 1 INevada 3A 1 IINorth Polk, Alleman 3A 1 IOskaloosa 3A 1 IPerry 3A 1 IISaydel 3A 1 ISergeant Bluff-Luton 3A 1 ISolon 3A 1 ISouth Tama County, Tama 3A 1 IISpencer 3A 1 ISpirit Lake 3A 1 IIStorm Lake 3A 1 IUnion, LaPorte City 3A 1 IIVinton-Shellsburg 3A 1 IIWaukon 3A 1 IIWaverly-Shell Rock 3A 1 IIWaverly-Shell Rock 3A 2 IIWebster City 3A 1 IIWest Delaware, Manchester 3A 1 IIIWest Liberty 3A 1 IIWilliamsburg 3A 1 IWinterset 3A 1 IWinterset 3A 2 IIXavier, Cedar Rapids 3A 1 IAnkeny 4A 1 IAnkeny 4A 2 IAnkeny Centennial 4A 1 IIAnkeny Centennial 4A 2 IAnkeny Centennial 4A 3 IBettendorf 4A 1 IBettendorf 4A 2 IBurlington 4A 1 IIBurlington 4A 2 IICedar Falls 4A 1 ICedar Falls 4A 2 ICedar Rapids, Jefferson 4A 1 IICedar Rapids, Jefferson 4A 2 ICedar Rapids, Kennedy 4A 1 ICedar Rapids, Kennedy 4A 2 ICedar Rapids, Washington 4A 1 ICedar Rapids, Washington 4A 2 IClinton 4A 1 IIClinton 4A 2 IIICouncil Bluffs, A Lincoln 4A 1 ICouncil Bluffs, A Lincoln 4A 2 ICouncil Bluffs, T Jefferson 4A 1 ICouncil Bluffs, T Jefferson 4A 2 III

Davenport, Central 4A 1 IDavenport, Central 4A 2 IIDavenport, Central 4A 3 IIDavenport, North 4A 1 IIDavenport, West 4A 1 IIDavenport, West 4A 2 IIIDes Moines, Roosevelt 4A 1 IIIDes Moines, Roosevelt 4A 2 IIDowling Catholic, W Des Moines 4A 1 IDowling Catholic, W Des Moines 4A 2 IIEpworth, Western Dubuque 4A 1 IIFort Dodge 4A 1 IIFort Dodge 4A 2 IIndianola 4A 1 IIIndianola 4A 2 IIIowa City, City High 4A 1 IIowa City, City High 4A 2 IIIowa City, City High 4A 3 IIJohnston 4A 1 IJohnston 4A 2 IILewis Central 4A 1 ILinn-Mar, Marion 4A 1 ILinn-Mar, Marion 4A 2 ILinn-Mar, Marion 4A 3 ILinn-Mar, Marion 4A 4 IMarshalltown 4A 1 IMarshalltown 4A 2 IMason City 4A 1 IIMason City 4A 2 INewton 4A 1 IINewton 4A 2 INorth Scott, Eldridge 4A 1 IINorth Scott, Eldridge 4A 2 IINorwalk 4A 1 INorwalk 4A 2 IPleasant Valley 4A 1 IPleasant Valley 4A 2 IPleasant Valley 4A 3 IIIPleasant Valley 4A 4 IIPrairie, Cedar Rapids 4A 1 IIPrairie, Cedar Rapids 4A 2 IPrairie, Cedar Rapids 4A 3 IISioux City, West 4A 1 IIISioux City, West 4A 2 IIUrbandale 4A 1 IIUrbandale 4A 2 IIUrbandale 4A 3 IWaterloo, East 4A 1 IWaterloo, West 4A 1 IIWaterloo, West 4A 2 IIWaterloo, West 4A 3 IWaukee 4A 1 IWaukee 4A 2 I

Festival Results (continued)


State Large Group Répertoire

CLASS 1A

AGWSR High School Concert Band

Tyler Winkey, director(s)Let the Spirit Soar .................Swearingen Stargazer ......................................Shaffer This is the band’s 3rd consecutive divi-sion I.

Audubon High School Concert Band

Victoria Chargo, director(s)Festivo ......................... Valclav Nelhybel On A Hymnsong Of Philip Bliss ............ David R. Holsinger This is the band’s 19th consecutive divi-sion I . Belle Plaine High School Concert Band

Nathan Johnson, director(s)Kentucky 1800 ...............Clare Grundman A Hymn for Band .................Hugh Stuart Rough Riders ..............James Swearingen This is the band’s 4th division I in five years.

Bosco Catholic School System Don Bosco Concert Band

Myron S. Mikita, Jr., director(s)Ceremonial Dances .............Greg Danner Lux Aurumque ................... Eric Whitacre Resurgences ................... Robert Sheldon This is the band’s 8th consecutive divi-sion I.

Dunkerton High School Band

Carla Ramsey, director(s)Kentucky 1800 ...............Clare Grundman Festival on the Rivers .............Rob Grice This is the band’s 3rd division I in four years.

Eastern Allamakee School District Kee High Concert Band

Elizabeth Peregrine, director(s)Jubilance ....................James Swearingen Kentucky 1800 ...............Clare Grundman This is the band’s 10th consecutive divi-sion I.

Fremont-Mills High School Band Susan Saker, director(s)

Regal Fanfare .............. Richard Saucedo A Call For Peace .........Brad Ciechomski Russian Folk Fantasy ......James Curnow This is the band’s 8th consecutive divi-sion I.

Grundy Center Concert Band Andrew VanHooreweghe, director(s)

Night Dances .......................Bruce Yurko Reverberations ...............Brian Balmages This is the band’s 15th division I in 17 years.

Harris-Lake Park High School Band

Emily Gladfelter, director(s)Flurry For Winds and Percussion .......................John Kinyon A Childhood Hymn .......David Holsinger El Capitan ..................Sousa arr. Bullock This is the band’s 3rd division I in four years.

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Concert Band Jerry Klein, director(s)

Chant and Jubilo ............Francis McBeth Encanto ..............................Robert Smith This is the band’s 3rd division I in five years.

Iowa Christian AcademyConcert Band

Ellen Walker, director(s)Black is the Color of My True Love’s Hair ................... James Ployhar High School Cadets ............Sousa/Foster This is the band’s 2nd consecutive divi-sion I.

Lisbon High School

Jennifer Tiede, directorIn the Forest of the King ............................Pierre La Plante Rhythms and Riffs ..........Brian Balmages This is the band’s 16th consecutive divi-sion I.

Logan-Magnolia HS Concert Band Alex Albertson, director

The Great Locomotive Chase ........................ Robert W. Smith Pax ......................Catherine McMichaels American Folk Rhapsody No. 2 ..........................Clare Grundman

Nashua-Plainfield High School

Concert Band Scott Stroud, director

Greek Folk Song Suite ...Franco Cesarini This is the band’s 3rd division I in four years.

Newman Catholic High School Concert Band

Conner Tipping, director(s)Simple Gifts: Four Shaker Songs ...............................Frank Ticheli This is the band’s 9th consecutive divi-sion I.

North Butler High School Concert Band

Susan Brackett, director(s)Acclamations ........................Ed Huckeby Lyric Episode ..................Frank Erickson This is the band’s first division I.

Northwood-Kensett Concert Band Jared Barnes, director(s)

May Day Carol .....arr. James D. Ployhar River of Life ................... Steven Reineke This is the band’s 1st division I in nine years.

River Valley Wolverine Band Eric Flynn, director(s)

Brookpark ..................James Swearingen Pevensey Castle ............. Robert Sheldon This is the band’s first division I.

Sidney High School Concert Band Nicole R Zavadil, director(s)

Fields of Clover ........Randall Standridge Acclamations ........................Ed HuckebyThis is the band’s 3rd division I in four years.

Sigourney High School Band Jessica Meier, director(s)

American Folk Rhapsody No. 2 ..........................Clare Grundman All the Pretty Little Horses ............ arr. Andrew Boysen, Jr. This is the band’s 3rd consecutive divi-sion I.

Springville CSD High School Band Jennifer Adams, director(s)

Moscow, 1941 ................Brian Balmages In the Forest of the King ............................Pierre La Plante This is the band’s 2nd consecutive divi-sion I.

Tripoli High School Band Denise Lawrence, director(s)

Fanfare and Flourishes 2 .. James Curnow Nimrod ............................................Elgar Countdown .......................... Larry Neeck This is the band’s first division I in four years.

West Central HS Band Chelsea Hill, director(s)

Celtic Ritual ....................... John Higgins Llwyn Onn .............................Brian Hogg This is the band’s 7th consecutive divi-sion I.


West Hancock High School Concert Band

Jennifer Rosin, director(s)Pevensey Castle ............. Robert Sheldon Prelude and Fugue in B flat Major ................ Bach/arr. Moehlmann This is the band’s first division I in five years.

Winfield Mt. Union Concert Band

Logan Vander Wiel, director(s)Exaltation ...................James Swearingen Encanto ........................ Robert W. Smith This is the band’s 6th consecutive divi-sion I.

CLASS 2A

Alta-Aurelia HS Concert Band Corbet Butler, director(s)

Sleep .................................. Eric Whitacre Chorale and Shaker Dance .............................John Zdechlik This is the band’s 3rd consecutive divi-sion I.

Aplington-Parkersburg Concert Band Thom Mahler, director(s)

Marche des Parachutistes Belges .......................... Leemans/Wiley Festivo .......................... Vaclav Nelhybel This is the band’s 8th consecutive divi-sion I.

Belmond-Klemme Mike Stittsworth, director(s)

Kinetic Dances .....Randall D. Standridge Manatee Lyric Overture ...................... Robert Sheldon This is the band’s 6th consecutive divi-sion I.

Cherokee Washington High School Concert Band

Joe Vannatta, director(s)Metamorphosis ...........Andrew Boysen Jr Fate of the Gods ............ Steven Reineke This is the band’s 3rd consecutive divi-sion I.

Clarinda Concert Band Courtney Sommer, director(s)

Rhosymedre ................Vaughn Williams/arr. Beeler

Saga Candida ................ Bert Appermont This is the band’s 4th consecutive divi-sion I.

Denver High School Band Dan Cooper, director(s)

Gaelic Rhapsody ...........Elliot Del Borgo Sparks .............................Brian Balmages

Durant Concert Band Kevin Mundt, director(s)

Metamorphosis ..........Andrew Boysen Jr. American Riversongs .....Pierre La Plante This is the band’s 2nd consecutive divi-sion I.

Lake Mills High School Concert Band

Benjamin Faugstad, director(s)Beyond The Higher Skies ............................ Robert Sheldon Redemption .................. Rossano Galante This is the band’s 7th consecutive divi-sion I.

Louisa-Muscatine Concert Band

Mike Will, director(s)Triumphant Fanfare ..... Richard Saucedo Let The Spirit Soar .....James Swearingen The Sinfonians .............. Clifton Williams This is the band’s 2nd division I in four years.

Manson Northwest Webster High School Concert Band

Megan Benz, director(s)West Highlands Sojourn ... Robert Sheldon Rough-Riders .....................Karl L. King/

arr. Swearingen

Monticello High School Wind Ensemble

Mike Kowbel, director(s)Brighton Beach .........William P. Latham Sheltering Sky .................... John Mackey The Great Locomotive Chase ........................ Robert W. Smith This is the band’s first division I.

Okoboji Concert Band Toni Hoffmann, director(s)

Fall River Overture ........ Robert Sheldon Air for Band ....................Frank Erickson Prairie Dances ..............David Holsinger

Osage High School Concert Band Jeffrey Kirkpatrick, director(s)

Scenes from The Louvre .........Dello Joio The Vikings ..................................Boysen This is the band’s 60th consecutive divi-sion I.

PCM High School Concert Band Ben Varner, director(s)

Encanto ........................ Robert W. Smith Shenandoah ........................Frank Ticheli

Red Oak High School Concert Band Dan Black, director(s)

Sparks .............................Brian Balmages To Dream in Brushstrokes ...................Michael Oare This is the band’s 10th consecutive divi-sion I.

Roland-Story Concert Band Kevin Masemann, director(s)

Song For Lyndsay ....Andrew Boysen, Jr. Inspiration ............................Jan de Haan

Saint Ansgar High School Band Anna Scott, director(s)

Salvation Is Created .........Tschesnokoff/Houseknecht

Acclamations ........................Ed Huckeby This is the band’s 1st division I in 17 years.

Sheldon HS Concert Band Cliff St. Clair, director(s)

Irish Tune From County Derry ............................ Percy Grainger Shepherd’s Hey ............... Percy Grainger Lux Aurumque ....... Eric Whitacre JoropoMoises .................Moleiro/Johan de Meij This is the band’s 10th division I in 12 years.

Sibley-Ocheyedan CSD Concert Band Peter Carlson, director(s)

Abram’s Pursuit .......................Holsinger Song for Lyndsay .........................Boysen The Crosley March ....Fillmore/arr. Foster This is the band’s 13th consecutive divi-sion I.

South Central Calhoun Concert Band Tom Plummer, director(s)

Let The Spirit Soar .....James Swearingen Cavata ......................W. Francis McBeth This is the band’s 22nd consecutive divi-sion I.

South Hamilton High School Band Alexa Gibbs, director(s)

Fanfare for the Third Planet ........................ Richard Saucedo With Quiet Courage ............ Larry Daehn Aces of the Air .......King/arr. Swearingen This is the band’s 10th consecutive divi-sion I.

South Winneshiek High School Band

Nathan Miller, director(s)Mini Suite ..........................Morton Gould Wyndham Variations .. James Swearingen

This is the band’s first division I.


Southeast Valley High School Dianna Hanna, director(s)

Fate of the Gods ....... Reineke/ Conaway Variations on an African Hymnsong ................... Quincy Hilliard This is Southeast Valley’s first time per-forming at Large Group.

St. Edmond High School Concert BandKelly Weber, director(s)

In The Bleak Midwinter .................Holst, arr. Smith

Prairie Dances .........................Holsinger This is the band’s 12th division I in 16 years.

Tri-Center Trojan Concert Band Paul Hart, director(s)

Flourish For Wind Bands .................R. Vaughan Williams Adagio For Winds ............... Larry Daehn Intrepid Journey ..............Robert Sheldon

West Branch Concert BandLisa Schrock, director(s)

Sound Innovations Fanfare ....................... Robert Sheldon As Summer Was Just Beginning ......................... Larry Daehn Hosts of Freedom ................... Karl King/

arr. John Paynter

West Burlington Concert Band Mark Eveleth, director(s)

Denbridge Way ..........James Swearingen A Kind and Gentle Soul .........................James Swearingen Alamo ...........................King/Swearingen This is the band’s 20th division I in 26 years.

Wilton Concert BandPete Wyatt, director(s)

Serenade Op. 22 (c) ..... Derek Bourgeois Havendance ...................David Holsinger This is the band’s 24th division I in 28 years.

CLASS 3A

Algona High School Concert BandKurt Kissinger, director(s)

Symphony No. IV: Bookmarks From Japan, mvmts. I & II .........Julie Giroux Havendance .............. David R. Holsinger This is the band’s 29th consecutive divi-sion I.

Atlantic High School Symphonic Band Jarrod O’Donnell, director(s)

Flag of Victory ........... Herbert Von Blon Grant Them Eternal Rest Mvmt. I, III, IV, V .................Andrew Boysen Jr. This is the band’s 3rd division I in six years.

Ballard High School Scott Keese, director(s)

Prelude, Siciliano, and Rondo ...........................Arnold/Paynter Incidental Suite I. Tarantella .................. Claude T. Smith Themes from Green Bushes ......Grainger/

Daehn This is the band’s 29th consecutive divi-sion I.

Benton Community Concert Band Brad Williamson, director(s)

Overture for Winds .......... Charles Carter On A Hymnsong of Philip Bliss .................David Holsinger

American Barndance ... Richard Saucedo This is the band’s 2nd consecutive divi-sion I.

Bondurant-Farrar Concert Band Braden Wipperman, director(s)

Blue and Green Music .......Samuel Hazo Gathering of the Ranks at Hebron ...................David Holsinger This is the band’s 3rd consecutive divi-sion I.

Carlisle High School Concert Band Michael Kosiek, director(s)

Cloud Gate .......................Timothy Loest Simple Gifts Four Shaker Songs ...............................Frank Ticheli This is the band’s 3rd division I in four years.

Cedar Rapids Xavier Concert Band Kelli Swehla, director(s)

Air for Band ....................Frank Erickson A Zillion Nickels ........... Samuel R. Hazo


Center Point-Urbana Concert Band Dan & Dorothy Jacobi, director(s)God of Our Fathers .......Claude T Smith Down a Country Lane ....Aaron Copland/

PattersonThis is the band’s 2nd consecutive divi-sion I.

Central DeWitt Saber Concert Band Josh Greubel, director(s)

Prospect .....Southern Harmony/LaPlante The Symphony of Souls .......................... Robert W. Smith This is the band’s 10th consecutive divi-sion I.

The Clarke Concert Band Brad Lampe, director(s)

West Highland Sojourn .. Robert Sheldon Timestreams ..............Andrew Boysen Jr. This is the band’s 27th division I in 30 years.

Clear Creek Amana Concert Band John C, Smith, director(s)

Grand Canyon Overture ..................James Swearingen Yorkshire Ballad ................James Barnes Acclamations ........................Ed Huckeby This is the band’s first division I.

Clear Creek Amana Wind Ensemble

John C, Smiith, director(s)Amazing Grace ..................Frank Ticheli Variations on a Korean Folk Song .....................John Barnes Chance This is the band’s 8th consecutive divi-sion I.

Dallas Center - Grimes Wind

Ensemble Craig Crilly, director(s)

God of Our Fathers ......Claude T. Smith Ride ....................................Samuel Hazo This is the band’s 4th consecutive divi-sion I.

Davis County Concert Band Aaron Ottmar, director(s)

Windstar ........................Claude T. Smith Trauersinfonie ............................Wagner/

arr. Erik LeidzenThe Big Cage .......................... Karl King This is the band’s 8th division I in 10 years.

Decorah Community School Symphonic Band

Matthew Cody, director(s)Song For Lyndsay .....Andrew Boysen Jr. Of Dark Lords and Ancient Kings .............................Roland Barrett

Decorah Community Schools Wind Ensemble

Dustin Bliven, director(s)The Sinfonians .............. Clifton Williams Imagine, if you will… ......Timothy Mahr This is the band’s 22nd division I.

Denison High School 11-12 Band

Ruben Newell, director(s)His Honor ....Henry Fillmore/ed. Fennell Cajun Folk Songs ...............Frank Ticheli

Denison High School 9-10 Band Ruben Newell, director(s)

Fanfare of Wakakusa Hill ...... Itaru Sakai Kentucky 1800 ...............Clare Grundman Aces of the Air ...................... Karl King/

arr. Swearingen

Forest City High School Concert Band M. Cory Schmitt, director(s)

Fanfare Nueve ......................John Fannin Whispers ........................... Larry Clark &

Sandy FeldsteinLauds .................................... Ron Nelson This is the band’s 35th consecutive divi-sion I.

Gilbert 11-12 Concert Band Byron Tinder, director(s)

Cenotaph ....................................... Stamp Elements ...................................Balmages This is the band’s 4th consecutive divi-sion I.

Gilbert 9-10 Concert Band Byron Tinder, director(s)

Alamo ...........................King/Swearingen Simple Gifts .................................. Ticheli This is the band’s first division I.

Grinnell-Newburg Community Schools Concert Band

Levi Dressler, director(s)Chorale and Shaker Dance ............................John Zdechlik The Chimes of Liberty ............Edwin Franko Goldman This is the band’s 27th consecutive divi-sion I.

Harlan Community High School Concert Band

Chaz Neuvirth, director(s)Ye Banks and Braes O’ Bonnie Doon .............Percy Aldridge Grainger Fields Overture ............Hiroki Takahashi This is the band’s 47th division I in 49 years.

Howard-Winneshiek Community Schools – Crestwood High School

Symphonic Band Jason Dobbs, director(s)

Llwynn Onn ...........................Brian Hogg Pilatus, Mountain of Dragons ...................... Steven Reineke

Humboldt High School Concert Band Natalie Nielsen, director(s)

Loudoun Praises ............Brian Balmages Marche des Parachutistes Belges ......... Pierre Leemans/arr. Wiley This is the band’s 2nd division I in three years.

Independence HS Concert Band David A. Lang, director(s)

Arsenal .......................Jan Van der Roost Chinese Folk Rhapsody ..Richard Brown This is the band’s 24th consecutive divi-sion I.

Iowa Falls - Alden High School Concert Band

Mary Jean Nederhoff, director(s)Ammerland ....................... Jacob de Haan Declaration Overture .... Claude T. Smith Rough-Riders ......... King/arr.Swearingen

Marion Independent School District

Wind Symphony Charles Oldenkamp, director(s)

Third Suite ........................... Robert Jager This is the band’s 3rd consecutive divi-sion I.

North Polk High School Concert Band Melanie Spohnheimer, director(s)

Triumphant Fanfare ..... Richard Saucedo Greek Folk Song Suite ...Franco Cesarini

Oskaloosa High School Concert Band Rich Waddington & Rusty Raymond,

director(s)Festival Prelude 2nd Movement from Symphony for Band .................Vincent Persichetti Marche Des Parachutistes Belges .......................... Pierre Leemans This is the band’s 4th division I in five years.

Saydel High School Concert Band Eric Layden, director(s)

On A Hymnsong of Philip Bliss ...........................David Holsinger Undertow............................ John Mackey This is the band’s 6th consecutive divi-sion I.


Sergeant Bluff-Luton Concert Band Dennis Eggerling, director(s)

American Riversongs .....Pierre La Plante The Golden Vanity ......Vaughan Williams/

Wagner This is the band’s 1st division I in eight years.

Solon Community Schools Concert Band

Desmond Cervantez, director(s)Amazing Grace ..................Frank Ticheli Chorale and Shaker Dance II .........................John Zdechlik This is the band’s 2nd division I in five years.

Spencer Community Schools Tiger Concert Band

Kurt Schwarck, director(s)Dusk ..................................Steven Bryant Buffalo Jump Ritual ....... Daniel Bukvich This is the band’s 16th division I in 21 years.

Storm Lake HS Band Colleen Hecht, director(s)

Irish Tune from County Derry ............................ Percy Grainger Elements (Petite Symphony) .......Brian Balmages

Williamsburg High SchoolConcert Band

Stephanie Williamson, director(s)Critical Mass ........................Todd Stalter Song For Lyndsay ..........Andrew Boysen Joy Revisited ......................Frank Ticheli

Winterset Community Schools – 9/10 Pam Schroeder, director(s)

Third Suite ........................... Robert Jager This is the band’s first division I.

CLASS 4AAnkeny Centennial Wind Symphony

Scott Hook, director(s)Suite from MASS ....... Leonard Bernstein/

Michael SweeneyThis is the band’s 3rd consecutive divi-sion I.

Ankeny Centennial Symphonic Band Burton Hable, director(s)

A Miniature Town ................. Rika Ishige Song for Lyndsay .....Andrew Boysen, Jr. This is the band’s 2nd division I in three years.

Ankeny High School 10-12 Band Joel Poppen and Jennifer Williams,

director(s)William Byrd Suite 1 and 5 ........................... Gordon Jacob Rhosymedre .....Ralph Vaughan Williams Colours: 2 and 6 ................. Roger Cichy

Bettendorf Wind Ensemble

Mike Dynes, director(s)Trauersinfonie ...............Wagner/Leidzen Parkour ........................................... Hazo This is the band’s 14th consecutive divi-sion I.

Bettendorf Community School District Symphonic Band

Chris Saito, director(s)Joy Revisited ......................Frank Ticheli Dreams ......................... Robert W. Smith Havendance ...................David Holsinger This is the band’s 2nd division I in four years.

Cedar Falls Wind Symphony Gerald Ramsey, director(s)

Overture to “Candide” .............. Leonard Bernstein/Walter Beeler

Celtic Hymns and Dances ... Eric Ewazen This is the band’s 25th consecutive divi-sion I.

Cedar Falls High School Symphonic Band

Kyle Engelhardt, director(s)Albanian Dance ............. Shelley Hanson I Am ...........................Andrew Boysen Jr. This is the band’s 10th consecutive divi-sion I.

Cedar Rapids Washington Concert Band

Joel Nagel, director(s)Kentucky 1800 ...............Clare Grundman Spirit of the Falcon ..... Richard Saucedo This is the band’s 2nd division I in six years.

CR Kennedy Symphonic Band Lesley Fleer, director(s)

Greek Folk Song Suite ...Franco Cesarini

Cedar Rapids Jefferson High School Wind Symphony

Thad K. Driskell, director(s)KHAN ...................................Julie Giroux Molly on the Shore ..... Percy A. Grainger This is the band’s 41st division I in 42 years.

Cedar Rapids Kennedy Wind Symphony

Jared Wacker, director(s)Suite of Old American Dances ............ Robert Russell Bennett This is the band’s 16th consecutive divi-sion I.

Cedar Rapids Washington

Wind Symphony Jim Miller, director(s)

Chorale and Allelueia ... Howard Hanson Danzon No. 2 .......Marquez trans. Nickel This is the band’s 39th consecutive divi-sion I.

Council Bluffs Community Abraham Lincoln Concert Band

Mark Mendell, director(s)Prelude to Act 1 of La Traviata .......... Verdi/Leonard Falcone The Alcotts ...........Ives/Richard Thurston Cajun Folk Songs ...............Frank Ticheli This is the band’s 17th consecutive divi-sion I.

Council Bluffs Community Abraham Lincoln Freshman Band

Mark Mendell, director(s)Abracadabra ......................Frank Ticheli American River Songs ....Pierre La Plante This is the band’s first division I.

Council Bluffs Community Schools Thomas Jefferson Concert Band

Stephen F. Moore, director(s)Toccata ..............................Frank Ericson Into the Storm .............. Robert W. Smith Trombone King ....................... Karl King This is the band’s first division I in 12 years.

Davenport Central Wind Ensemble Alexander M. Wilga, director(s)

Handel in the Strand ....... Percy Grainger Aurora Awakes ................... John Mackey

Dowling Catholic Symphony Band Steve Holland, director(s)

Rise of the Firebird ........ Steven Reineke Dusk ..................................Steven Bryant Shepherds Hey ................ Percy Grainger

Fort Dodge Wind Ensemble Al Paulson, director(s)

Arsenal .....................Jan Van Der Roost Elements (Petite Symphony) ..................Brian Balmages This is the band’s 9th division I in 10 years.


Lewis Central Symphonic Band Dan Tucker, director(s)

Guardians of the Seas Concert March .................. David Reed River of Life ..................... Steven Reinke

Linn-Mar Symphonic Band Dan Terrell, director(s)

Cenotaph ............................... Jack Stamp Songs of Paradise .......... Kevin Walczyk

Linn-Mar Community School District Wind Ensemble

Steve Stickney, director(s)Cloudburst......................... Eric Whitacre El Camino Real ....................Alfred Reed

Linn-Mar High School Wind Symphony

Aaron Nuss, director(s)Chorale and Shaker Dance .............................John Zdechlik Melodious Thunk .... David Biedenbender

Linn-Mar High School Ninth Grade Concert Band

Aaron Nuss, director(s)Trail of Tears .....................James Barnes The Gathering of the Ranks at Hebron .............. David R. Holsinger

Marshalltown Wind Ensemble Bret Lee, director(s)

Molly on the Shore .................... Grainger Variations on a Korean Folk Song ..................................Chance

Marshalltown CSD Symphonic Band Brett Umthun, director(s)

Song for Lyndsay .....Andrew Boysen, Jr. Fate of the Gods ............ Steven Reineke This is the band’s 3rd consecutive divi-sion I.

Mason City Symphonic Band Russ Kramer, director(s)

Pageant .....................Vincent Persichetti Strange Humors ................. John Mackey The Symphonic Band has received Division I ratings since 1929.

Newton High School Wind Ensemble Jim Beerends, director(s)

On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss ...................... David R. Holsinger With Heart & Voice ...................David R. Gillingham This is the band’s 4th consecutive divi-sion I.

Norwalk 9/10 Concert Band Nick Menke, director(s)

Sound Innovations Fanfare ....................... Robert Sheldon Chorale Prelude: Be Thou My Vision ........................... Jack Stamp Havendance .............. David R. Holsinger

Norwalk 11/12 Concert Band Ken Huen, director(s)

Emperata Overture .......Claude T. Smith Variations on “Scarborough Fair” .............................. Calvin Custer This is the band’s 30th consecutive divi-sion I.

Pleasant Valley Wind Symphony Drew Anderson, director(s)

Gloriosa Mvt. 2 and 3 .........Yasuhide Ito

Pleasant Valley High School Wind Ensemble

Nicolas Propes, director(s)Clash ......................................Ryan Main October ............................. Eric Whitacre

Prairie High School (College Comm. School District) Wind Symphony

Craig T. Aune, director(s)American Salute ............... Morton Gould Apocalyptic Dreams (III. Messianic Kingdom) .................David Gilingham This is the band’s 29th division I rating in 30 years.

Urbandale Wind Symphony Myron Peterson, director(s)

Each Time You Tell Their Story ..... Hazo Sonoran Desert Holiday .............. Nelson This is the band’s 24th division I in 25 years.

Waterloo East Concert Band Joelle Smith, director(s)

Irish Folk Rhapsody ......Clare Grundman Trail of Tears .....................James Barnes This is the band’s 3rd consecutive divi-sion I.

Waterloo West Wind Symphony Michael Prichard, director(s)

Of Sailors and Whales ..................W. Francis McBeth This is the band’s 28th consecutive divi-sion I.

Waukee 11/12 Symphonic Band Jeff Patterson, director(s)

A Movement for Rosa .........................Mark Camphouse This is the band’s 16th consecutive divi-sion I.

Waukee CSD Sophomore Concert BandChris Strohmaier, director(s)

English Folk Song Suite .............Ralph Vaughan Williams This is the band’s 16th consecutive divi-sion I.


NCIBAKarl L. King Municipal Band

Celebrating the 125th anniversary of Karl L. King’s Birth

Decker Auditorium, ICCCJerrold P. Jimmerson, Conductor

Dr. David Klee, Assistant ConductorRobert Patton, Vocal Soloist

February 21, 2016Karl L. King Birthday Concert

T.M.B. (Thayer Military Band) ...............................Karl L. KingThe Home Town Boy ........................King The Altar of Genius ..........................KingAlpine Sunset ....................................KingBroadway One-Step .........................KingGallant Zouaves ...............................King

Dr. David Klee, ConductorMelody ala King ..................King/AlfordAlone with You (Solitude) ................KingWithout A Song (from “Great Day”) ........................... Youmans/King

Robert Patton, Vocal SoloistCircus Days ......................................KingDiamond Jubilee ..............................KingThe Star-Spangled Banner ............................ Smith & Key

March 13, 2016Roger Netz, Song Leader

(*) These first four selections were performed by the Fort Dodge Municipal Band during Conductor Karl L. King’s last Fort Dodge concert held at the Corpus Christi Parish Center on Sunday, March 14, 1971, about 2 weeks before his death.

* Irish Patrol .................. George Drumm* Gems of Ireland ................ arr. Barnard* Old Timers ............................. arr. Lake*The Irish Washerwoman ............Leroy AndersonMcKinley’s Own .................Karl L. KingTwo Gaelic Folk Songs ...... Thomas Tyra

Dr. David Klee, ConductorDanny Boy .............................Trad./SmithWhen Irish Eyes are Smiling ....arr. Schive

Roger Netz, Song LeaderMacNamara’s Band ............... arr. SchiveThe Irish Brigade ............. John W. CastoThe Star-Spangled Banner ............................ Smith & Key

April 3, 2016Scholarship Concert –

Focus on Central AmericaThe Huntress .......................Karl L. KingFountain of Youth ............................KingPan American ..................................KingLatina (Latin American Dance) ..............................BencriscuttoEl Conquistador .............James L. Tarver

Dr. David Klee, ConductorAgua’s Whelm ...............Cory J. McBridePan-Americana ...................Herbert/CraySunshine ...........................................KingThe Pathfinder of Panama.... Sousa/ByrneThe Star-Spangled Banner ............................ Smith & Key

Mason City High SchoolMarch 6, 2016

Concert BandMike McEniry, Conductor

Fanfare from “Portraits” ... Jim ColonnaThree Folk Miniatures ........ Andre JutrasMetamorphosis .........Andrew Boysen, Jr.Circus Days ........................King/Schissel

Symphonic BandRuss Kramer, Conductor

Sodbuster........................Elizabeth RaumFirst Suite in Eb ..................Gustav HolstMelodious Thunk .....David BiedenbenderPersian Dance No. 2 ............MolookpourSeventy-Six Trombones ..............Willson/

Anderson/trans. Iwai

Mason City High SchoolMay 15, 2016

Concert BandMike McEniry, Conductor

Festivo ...........................Vaclav NelhybelAlleluia from “Exsultate, Jubilate” .......................Mozart/Gordon

Chris Bell, Trumpet SoloistA Little French Suite, mvts. II, III ...................Pierre LaPlanteOverture to “La Vie Parisienne” ......... Offenbach/Singleton

Symphonic BandRuss Kramer, Conductor

Procession of the Nobles ....... Rimsky-Korsakov/LeidzenWindsicle ............................. Roger Cichy

ISU Wind Quintet, soloistsPageant ..................... Vincent PersichettiStrange Humors ................. John Mackey

Newman Catholic, Mason CityParade of BandsMay 10, 2016

Conner Tipping, Director

High School BandHeartbeat Five ..................... Gary GilroyAmericans We .........Fillmore/ed. FennellSimple Gifts: Four Shaker Songs ...............................Frank Ticheli

5th Grade BandRise to Power .......................... Rob GriceHallelujah Chorus from “Messiah” ....................... Handel/LoestThe Ruins of Tulum ................ Jack Wilds

6th Grade BandTime Traveler .......................Larry NeeckHaunted Clocks ..............Brian BalmagesTheme from “1812 Overture” ........... Tchaikovsky/Higgins

7th & 8th Grade BandMini-Suite for Band ..........Morton GouldMusic from “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” ..............Williams/Sweeney

SCIBAAnkeny Parkview

6th GradeApril 25, 2016

6th GoldPam Hayden, Director

Valiance ....................... Robert W. SmithClumsy Clown ....................... Neil SimonAll Ye Young Sailors “Blow the Man Down” .........................Pierra La Plante

6th CrimsonPam Hayden, Director

Olympia ..........................Brian BalmagesRattlesnake ....................... Paul LavenderMickey Mouse March ...........Dodd/Clark

6th MaroonChristian Baughman, Director

All Ye Young Sailors “Blow the Man Down” .........................Pierra La PlanteClumsy Clown ....................... Neil SimonValiance ....................... Robert W. Smith

Ankeny Parkview 7th Grade & Southview 8th Grade

April 28, 2016

District NewsEdited by Elaine Menke


7th Grade Pam Hayden & Christian Baughman,

DirectorsCourage............................. Bennett/ClarkLost Lady Found ........Grainger/SweeneyAt Twilight .........................Tyler S. GrantDistant Thunder of the Sacred Forest ....................... Michael SweeneyJohn Williams Movie Adventures .......................arr. Sweeney

8th Grade Nathan Newhard, Director

Marching Song ....................Gustav HolstRippling Watercolors .....Brian BalmagesRepercussions .............. Robert W. Smith

Ankeny Southview9th Grade & HS Band Awards Concert

May 16, 2016

9th Grade BandNathan Newhard, Conductor

Simple Gifts: Four Shaker Songs ...............................Frank TicheliInto the Joy of Spring ...........SwearingenJust A Closer Walk with Thee .....................................arr. Custer

10-12 Concert BandJennifer Williams & Joel Poppen,

ConductorsWilliam Byrd Suite ............ Gordon JacobRhosymedre ....Vaughan Williams/BeelerColours ................................ Roger Cichy

Norwalk CSDJazz Nite

April 22, 2016Dr. Dave Camwell, Guest Artist

HS Jazz 1Nick Menke, Director

Havana .............................. Billy CunliffeFootprints ....................... Shorter/TomaroBirdland West Park Georgia ...............Carmichael/CamwellNostalgia in Times Square ........................ Mingus/Johnson

MS Jazz Jeff Heltman, Director

Leap Frog ...................Garland/LavenderStella by Starlight .... Washington/YoungManteca .........................Gillespie, Fuller,

Gonzales/Sweeney

7th GradeStanding Room Only ............ Mike Lewis

8th GradeRompe Cabez .......................Doug BeachVehicle ..................................Peterik/Ford


Barbeque Sauce .................Mike CarubiaTrouble in Taipai .......Michael MossmanLos Matadors .................. Carl StrommenWork in Progress .........Gordon Goodwin


Switch in Time ................ Sammy Nestico500 Miles High .................. Corea/TaylorGroovin’ Hard ...............Menza/BarduhnAim High ................................Fred Sturm

Norwalk Lakewood Elementary5th grade Spring Concert

May 10, 2016Carroll Hardy, Director

Pegasus .......................... William OwensA Shaker Hymn ................... arr. O’ReillyRefried Beans ..................Pearson & GottRock to the Max, Mr. Sax ........CompelloThe Challenger .................... John Kinyon

Norwalk High SchoolMay 11, 2016

Ken Huen & Nick Menke, Directors

9/10 Concert BandSound Innovations Fanfare .........SheldonChorale Prelude: Be Thou My Vision ........................... Jack StampAmerican Riversongs ......Pierre LaPlanteHavendance ................... David Holsinger

11/12 Concert BandScossa Elettrica ..................Puccini/YatesVariations on “Scarborough Fair” ...............................Calvin CusterEmperata Overture ....... Claude T. Smith

Ogden Schools19th Roger Britton Jazz Band Dance

May 7, 2016Jeremy Britton, Director

OHS Jazz BandWoodchoppers Ball .... Bishop & HermanPennsylvania 6-5000 ...... Sigman & GrayMoonlight Serenade .......................MillerPolka Medley ...................arr. WarringtonA String of Pearls ............................GrayAt Last .....................................arr. WolpeI’ve Got You Under My Skin ..arr. WolpeLittle Brown Jug ................ arr. LavenderAlmost Like Being in Love ......arr. WolpeSatin Doll .............................. arr. NesticoStraighten Up and Fly Right ...arr. WolpeBegin The Beguine .....................arr. HestFeeling Good ........................arr. HolmesIn The Mood ................................Garland

OHS Alumni Jazz BandHava Nice Day .............................NesticoBallin’ The Jack ..............arr. WarringtonThe Happy Wanderer .............. arr. LopezTuxedo Junction .........................HawkinsIn A Mellow Tone ...................arr. TaylorBig Noise from Winnekta ... arr. Lavender

Ogden Community Schools7-12 Spring Band Concert

May 10, 2016Jeremy Britton, Director

Junior High Acclamations ........................Ed HuckebyMystic Garden ......................... Rob GriceJurassic Park .............Williams/Sweeney

High School Concertino, Op. 26 .... Von Weber/Smith

Lexi Hamilton, soloistEnglish Folk Song Suite .............Ralph Vaughan Williams

JH and HS Combined BandStar Wars Medley ....Williams/TatgenhorstBonds of Unity .............King/Swearingen

Roland-StorySpring Art Show and Band Concert

May 2, 2016Kevin Masemann, Director

Concert BandAmericans We ........ Fillmore, ed. FennellSong for Lyndsay ...........Andrew BoysenMusic of The Beatles ...........arr. Sweeney

Solo/Ensemble SelectionsAll of Me (piano solo) ......... Jon SchmidtScherzo (flute solo) .................. Nelhybel,

ed. SigurdsonPetite Piece (clarinet solo) .......... L. QuetMarche Valliant (mixed brass ensemble) ...................... Paul Koepke

Jazz BandDizzying..............................Kisor/WashutMinuano ........ Matheny & Mays/CurnowTwo Seconds to Midnight ....Alan Baylock

Woodland Hills Elementary, WaukeeApril 12, 2016

Elaine Menke, Director

Fanfare & Minuet from “The Royal Fireworks” ......Handel/Pearson & GottAlligator Alley ........................ Les TaylorStar Wars Main Theme ................... Williams/StrommenPopcorn Prelude ............Mike HannickelDr. Rock .........................Elledge/Pearson


NEIBAWest Delaware

Celebration of SpringHanson Auditorium

May 3, 2016Mark Philgreen, Director

Concert BandMarch Miniature, from Sixth Suite for Band ...............................Alfred ReedFirst Suite in Eb ..................Gustav HolstSaturn: The Ringed Planet ........ Romeyn

SEIBADavis County CSD

Spring ConcertMay 3, 2016

Aaron Ottmar, Director

Jazz BandBoom Boom ..... John Lee Hooker/MurthaNight Winds ...................... Jay ChattawaySouthside Shuffle .............. Howard Rowe

Concert BandWindstar ........................ Claude T. SmithTrauersinfonie ............... Wagner/LeidzenThe Big Cage ......................Karl L. King

Mid-Prairie CSD5th-12th Grade Band Concert

May 18, 2016Norman Brooks, Ross Schumaker,

David Kunz, Directors

5th Grade Band12 The Clock Strikes ............... Rob GriceZombie Stomp ......................... Rob GriceThe Gift of Hope ........ James Swearingen

6th Grade BandEl Dorado ....................... Mark WilliamsCastles and Dragons ............Todd StalterA Night at the Opera ...........arr. Feldstein

7/8th Grade Concert BandCaptain America March ..........................Silvestri/MurthaMusic from “Wicked” ..Schwartz/SweeneyBlue Ridge Reel ..............Brian Balmages

High School Jazz BandSadie’s Sister ................Pete McGuinnessIn Her Family ..............Metheny/CurnowRan Kan Kan ................ Puente/Mossman

High School Concert BandToccata for Band ..............Frank EriksonAs Summer Was Just Beginning ......................... Larry DaehnUnited Nations March ...King/Swaringen

5th-12th Grade Combined BandsSchool Song - Go U Northwestern

Pleasant Valley High SchoolSenior Band Concert

March 28, 2016

6:30 ConcertConcert Band

Tara Daurer, ConductorThe King Across the Water ............FraserStreets and Inroads ....... Timothy Broege Quad City Stomp ......... Michael Sweeney

7:15 ConcertSymphonic Band

Brian Gartner, ConductorHighlights from Harry Potter ........................... Williams/StoryThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow ...................Andrew Boysen Jr. Blue Ridge Reel ..............Brian Balmages

Wind EnsembleNicolas Propes, Conductor

Galop....Shostakovich, trans. HunsbergerGreek Folk Song Suite ... Franco CesariniElsa’s Procession to The Cathedral .......... Wagner, trans. Caillet

Wind Symphony

Drew Anderson, ConductorX .............................Daniel Montoya Jr.Strange Humors ................. John Mackey Concertino for Flute Solo & Band ...................Chaminade/Wilson

Susan Li, Flute SoloistAngels in The Architecture .......... Ticheli

Tipton Middle SchoolMay 16, 2016

Dusty Johnson, Director

7/8 Grade BandMystere ......................... Robert W. SmithAncient Voices ............. Michael SweeneyBeauty & the Beast ...............arr. BocookPeregrin: A Traveler’s Tale ........... AkeyJuju Dance ............................Chris Sharp



6th Grade BandThe Two Minute Symphony ..... MargolisRockin’ Rollin River ....... Mark WilliamsThe Music of the Night ...... arr. LavenderDrums of Daruma ........... William HimesMallet Maniacs ............... Mark Williams



5th Grade BandInfinity Concert March .... James CurnowCameroon ......................... Smith & StoryUnchained Melody ..............arr. SweeneyValiance: A Heroic Overture ......... SmithTheme from Jurassic Park ..arr. SweeneyRumpelstiltskin! .................Michael Story


Iowa Bandmasters Association Endowment FundHonoring the Legacy and Investing in the Future of Iowa Bands

The annual meeting for the IBA Endowment Fund Committee was held on February 17, 2016, at offices of financial advisor Wayne Jacobson. The following are the minutes of that meeting and the summary of investments and performance as distributed at that meeting, along with year-to-year comparisons of the Endowment Fund and of the Contingency Fund.

Gene Gross, Chair – IBA Endowment Fund

Iowa Bandmasters Association Endowment Fund CommitteeAnnual Meeting – February 17, 2016

Offices of Jacobson Financial Services, LLC – Cedar Falls, IowaIBA Endowment Fund Committee Members attending on site: Doug Herbon - Treasurer (NE), with Wayne Jacobson -

Financial Advisor. Committee members attending telephonically: Cheryl Crandell (NW), MyronWelch (SE), Chuck Teutsch (SW), John Aboud - Seretary (NC), Gene Gross - Chair (SC), Aaron Nuss - IBA Treasurer and Mike Golemo - IBA President.

4:03 PM – The meeting was called to order by Gene Gross, Chair.

Secretary’s Report: Reviewed by committee. (2015 minutes had been APPROVED by electronic voting after the annual meeting so that Chairman Gross could submit approved minutes to the IBA Board of Directors and membership via the IBA Magazine.) One minor misspelling was noted and corrected.

Treasurer’s Report: Presented by Treasurer, Doug Herbon. (Prior to the meeting, committee members received the most recent financial statements via email from Endowment Fund Committee Treasurer Doug Herbon and the most recent bi-monthly report from IBA Treasurer Aaron Nuss.)• Treasurer Herbon shared that all Major Landers Scholarship money has been awarded. There was discussion regarding

the procedure of awarding the scholarship funds. The consensus of the committee was that the recipients had a responsi-bility to submit the necessary paperwork required to have the scholarship checks sent. This will be made clear when the students receive their letters noting the reward level following the scholarship competition at IBA.

• Treasurer’s report was APPROVED. (Cheryl Crandell – motion, Myron Welch -– second)

IBA Treasurer Report – Aaron Nuss• The IBA dues are being raised – this was voted on by the IBA Membership at the IBA Fall Business Meeting.• The $10.00 contingency fee is still in place.• The goal continues to be to maintain enough money in the contingency fund to pay for a conference should something

unforeseen happen that causes a cancellation of the conference. • The 2016 proposed Endowment Committee budget of $8,610.00 was presented by Doug Herbon• (It was noted again that all Major Landers recipients have their funds.)• Proposed budget for 2016 was APPROVED. (Myron Welch– motion, Cheryl Crandell– second)• Review of Endowment Fund/Dean Fund Portfolio Investments: • Report by Wayne Jacobson, Financial Advisor.• (All committee members received the most recent investment data via email from Wayne Jacobson to Gene Gross prior

to the meeting.)• Mr. Jacobson noted issues with the stock market last year and currently. IBA EF Funds have no exposure to developing

nations and little to China. It was reported that our present balance between equity and bonds was 63% equity and 37% bonds.

• Mr. Jacobson recommended that there be no change in investments or in investment balance between equities and bonds currently held in the Endowment Fund/Dean Fund Portfolio Investments.

• The funds will be maintained using the “Prudent Investor” model. • Motion to accept the recommendations of advisor Wayne Jacobson by Myron Welch; second by Cheryl Crandell.

APPROVED.

Contingency Fund Review: • The committee reviewed the status of the fund noting the position of the CDs.• The philosophy of “Safe and Accessible” for investment in these funds was discussed and the consensus was to maintain

this philosophy.• Motion by Chuck Teutsch; second by Cheryl Crandell. APPROVED


IBA Spring Conference: The Endowment Fund will contribute $1,000.00 from the Dean Fund to sponsor clinics and/or performances in support of concert bands and/or chamber music for the 2017 Spring Conference. It was felt the committee should look at this request a year in advance to assist the incoming IBA President.• Myron Welch– motion, Cheryl Crandell– second - APPROVED

5:31 PM, Motion to adjourn - Doug Herbon, Cheryl Crandell – second.

Meeting report submitted by John Aboud, Secretary.(All committee votes were unanimous.)

Endowment Fund Summary of Investments as of 12.31.15

Endowment and Dean Fund Current HoldingsMoney Fund JPS (EF/Dean) Putnam Diversified Income (EF) Bond Fund of America (Dean) Putnam FLTG Rate Income (EF)IShares Core Total U.S. Bond Market ETF (EF) Capital Income Builder (EF) Growth Fund of America (EF/Dean) SPDR S & P 500 ETF (EF)Washington Mutual (EF/Dean) Cash (EF) Contingency Fund Current Holdings Bank Iowa Money MarketLaddered CDs held in Veridian Credit UnionVeridian checking account

Endowment Fund:Bank Iowa Checking Account: $ 1,395.14Bank Iowa Money Market Account: $ 6,338.71LPL Money Market Fund: $ 14,076.85LPL Mutual Funds: $ 102,183.36Total: $ 123,994.06

Contingency Fund: $ 87,435.87

Grand Total: $ 211,429.93(Endowment + Contingency)

Year-To-Year ComparisonsEndowment Fund Portfolio Market Value Contingency Fund Portfoliow/checking & mm but w/o Contingency Fund. Market Value

12/31/15 $ 123,994.06 12/31/15 $ 87,435.8712/31/14 $ 122,127.14 12/31/14 $ 80,285.7012/31/13 $ 116,134.03 12/31/13 $ 74,062.0612/31/12 $ 97,030.25 12/31/12 $ 64,688.4412/31/11 $ 91,393.72 12/31/11 $ 57,397.7401/31011 $ 85,951.86 01/31/11 $ 50,766.9801/31/10 $ 80,756.30 01/31/10 $ 40,501.1301/31/09 $ 64,644.50 01/31/09 $ 30,440.3512/31/07: $ 93,623.28 12/31/07 $ 27,256.2201/12/07: $ 89,058.40 01/12/07 $ 19,129.64(12/31/01: $ 60,595.96)

Endowment Fund: The increase in membership dues has had a significant impact on our ability to fund Major Landers awards without accessing our long-term investments. Contingency Fund: The ten-year plan to self-insure against any unforeseen cause that would cancel the conference and leave the IBA liable for all expenses will be completed in 2016.

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Year-To-Year Endowment and Contingency Funds Summary Comparisons

Dates: BI-CHK BI-MM LPL-MM LPL-Mutual Total Contingency7/31/07- $386.89 $4.513.44 $12,716.58 $79,230.09 $96,847.00 $20,943.43 6/30/08 $870.42 $3,989.27 $6,478.69 $81,874.28 $93,212.66 $28,636.04

7/31/08- $1,120.42 $1,530.83 $6,573.23 $80,569.29 $89,793.77 $28,716.926/30/09 $ 92.37 $5,776.94 $6,404.86 $63,474.63 $75,748.80 $37,834.52

7/31/09- $ 92.37 $5,778.17 $6,587.34 $66,891.12 $79,349.00 $37,890.146/30/10 $ 351.16 $7,136.71 $7,898.71 $70,451.03 $85,837.61 $48,648.58

7/31/10- $ 351.16 $7,288.24 $8,078.31 $72,773.20 $88,490.91 $48,652.046/30/11 $ 320.22 $7,628.76 $8,969.49 $79,230.62 $96,149.09 $52,467.21

7/31/11- $ 320.22 $7,629.73 $9,059.90 $78,873.68 $95,883.53 $55,013.376/30/12 $ 700.34 $4,806.73 $8,617.78 $77,972.47 $92,097.32 $62,578.77

7/31/12- $ 950.34 $4,057.52 $8,829.51 $80,196.99 $94,034.36 $62,648.9112/31/12- $ 500.34 $3,654.02 $9,642.12 $83,233.77 $97,030.25 $64,688.446/30/13 $ 551.23 $8,056.28 $8,912.10 $87,920.46 $105,440.07 $72,017.39

7/31/13- $ 551.23 $8,056.96 $9,013.53 $90,481.95 $108,103.67 $72,017.3012/31/13- $ 801.23 $9,310.20 $10,160.37 $95,862.23 $116,134.03 $74,062.066/30/14 $1,346.11 $5,960.88 $10,278.61 $102,305.36 $119,890.96 $78,221.44

7/31/14- $1,346.11 $5.961.88 $10,383.03 $101,369.70 $119,060.72 $78,359.1112/31/14 $ 346.11 $6,714.50 $11,898.68 $103,167.85 $122.127.14 $80,285.70

7/31/15- $ 645.14 $6,251.57 $12,690.05 $105,759.03 $125,345.79 $85,070.3812/31/15 $ 1,395.14 $6,338.71 $14,076.85 $102,183.36 $123,994.06 $87,435.87


Iowa Bandmasters AssociationBoard of Directors MeetingDowntown Marriott Hotel

Presidential SuiteMay 11, 2016

President Michael Golemo called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. Present: Michael Golemo, Russ Kramer, Myron Peterson, Aaron Nuss, Jacqui Meunier. Absent: Steve Cook and Dick Redman

Treasurer Aaron Nuss presented a brief overview of Treasurer’s report. Nuss noted that he will be retiring at the end of his elected term (two years) and that the pro-cess for securing his replacement should be started.

Secretary Steve Cook was not in attendance. The board reviewed Cook’s overview of conference registration num-bers. Cook noted that Conference Pre-Registrations were 495 this year (16 less than last year) and that current membership is 1,139 (16 fewer than last year).

Jayson Gerth and Nathan Sletten were asked to attend the meeting to discuss concert recording, concert amplification (i.e. All-State Jazz Bands), and computers for pre-registration. Many suggestions and recommendations were discussed but no formal action was taken. President Golemo noted that Chad Jacobsen from Iowa State University will be doing the performing group recordings this year due to Triad Productions being unavailable this year.

Meeting was recessed at 8:07 p.m. to meet with the District Presidents.

Respectfully submittedSteven Cook, I.B.A. Secretary

I.B.A. BUSINESS MEETINGFriday & Saturday, May 13 & 14, 2016

Dubuque/Cedar Rapids & Waterloo Rooms

Downtown Marriott Hotel

Friday, May 13, 2016President Michael Golemo called the

meeting to order at 8:01 A.M. and wel-comed those present. President Golemo noted Secretary Steve Cook’s absence due to the death of his father. President Golemo reminded anyone presenting a report to give a copy to acting Secretary Aaron Nuss. Meeting minutes were taken by Aaron Nuss and Russ Kramer.

Secretary’s Report (Cook) – (See writ-ten report on following pages). Secretary Steve Cook was not in attendance, acting Secretary Aaron Nuss presented Cook’s written report. Motion by Joan De Albuquerque, seconded by Christa Miller to approve the Secretary’s Report. Motion passed.

Treasurer’s Report (Nuss) - (See writ-

ten report on following pages). Motion by Mike Peters, seconded by Chris Strohmaier to approve the Treasurer’s Report. The motion passed.

Magazine Editor’s Report (Redman) - (See written report on following pages). Dick Redman presented his written report.

IAAE Report (Kuehner) - (See written report on following pages). Leon Kuehner presented his written IAAE report.

President Golemo appointed a com-mittee to evaluate the honorariums for President, Secretary, Treasurer, Magazine Editor, Conference Exhibits, Conference Equipment, and Magazine Advertising. Golemo asked the committee to report back at Saturday’s meeting.

Committee Chair ReportsConference Exhibits (Stecker) - (See

written report on following pages). Chair Dan Stecker presented his written report. President Golemo thanked Stecker on behalf of the membership for his many years of service as Conference Exhibits Chair.

Conference Equipment (Gerth/Sletten) - (See written report on following pages). Chair Jayson Gerth presented his written report.

Band History Project Update – Fred Stark and Jay Kahn updated the member-ship on the ongoing effort to make Iowa band history known.

Jazz Affairs (Arp) - (See written report on following pages). Chair Ryan Arp pre-sented his written report.

Major Landers (O’Brien) - (See written report on following pages). Chair Dalene O’Brien presented her written report. Golemo noted that this is O’Brien’s final year as Major Landers Chair and thanked her for her years of service to IBA.

Elections (Bertrand) - (See written report on following pages). Chair Jerry Bertrand presented his written report.

Historian (Crandell) - (See written report on following pages). Chair Mary Crandell presented her written report.

Parliamentarian (Stark) - Parliamentarian Fred Stark noted the duties and responsi-bilities of the Parliamentarian.

Mentorship (Ewan) - (See written report on following pages). Chair Chris Ewan presented his written report.

I.B.A.R.D. (Nugent) - (See written re-port on following pages). Chair Jay Nugent presented his written report.

Public Relations (Andersen) - (See writ-ten report on following pages). Chair Mary Andersen presented her written report.

Elementary Affairs (Lins) - (See writ-ten report on following pages). Chair Eric Lins was not in attendance. Treasurer Aaron Nuss presented Lins’s report

JH/MS Affairs (Kamp) - (See writ-

ten report on following pages). Chair Ann Kamp presented her written report.

Marching Band Affairs (Peters) - (See written report on following pages) – Chair Mike Peters presented his written report.

College Affairs (deAlbuquerque) - (See written report on following pages). Chair Joan deAlbuquerque presented her written report.

Endowment Fund (Gross) - (See writ-ten report on following pages). Chair Gene Gross presented his written report.

President Golemo called for a recess. Meeting will reconvene at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning in the Waterloo room.

Saturday, May 14, 2016President Golemo reconvened the meet-

ing at 8:02 a.m. Golemo welcomed those in attendance asked to resume committee reports.

Concert Band Affairs (Stickney) - (See written report on following pages). Chair Steve Stickney presented his written report.Student Affairs (Mead) - (No report sub-mitted). Chair Brent Mead was not in attendance. No report submitted, no report given.

Webmaster (Fritz) - (See written report on IBA website). Chair Liz Fritz presented her written report.

Research & Development (Galyen) - (No report submitted). Chair Daniel Gaylen was not in attendance. No report submitted, no report given.

Technology (Criswell) – (No report submitted). Chair Chad Criswell was not in attendance. No report submitted, no report given.

District President ReportsN.C.I.B.A. (Griffin) - (See written report

on following pages). NCIBA President Jeff Griffin presented his written report.

N.E.I.B.A. (Makinster) - (See writ-ten report on following pages). NEIBA President Kevin Makinster presented his written report.

N.W.I.B.A. (Kingdon) - (See writ-ten report on following pages). NWIBA President Casey Kingdon presented his written report.

S.C.I.B.A. (Poppen) - (See written report on following pages). SCIBA President Joel Poppen presented his written report.

S.E.I.B.A. (McReynolds) - (See writ-ten report on following pages). SEIBA President John Smith was not in attendance. President Golemo presented Smith’s writ-ten report.

S.W.I.B.A. (Meyer) - (See written report on following pages). SWIBA President Ryan Meyer presented his written report.

Old BusinessElections/Voting: President Golemo


noted that the online voting seemed to be successful, and that IBA districts wish-ing to use the website voting component should contact Liz Fritz, IBA Webmaster, for details.

New BusinessPresident Golemo noted that Triad

Productions was unable to provide record-ing services this year. Chad Jacobsen from Iowa State University agreed to do the recordings and sound reinforcement at this year’s conference for $2,000. The board will decide if this is to be a permanent arrangement at the Summer meeting. Chad Jacobsen would also be able to supply registration computers (a potential problem for IBA due to Liz Fritz’s retirement from the Decorah schools). Decorah Community Schools have graciously provided the com-puters for registration since the beginning of computer registration at the conference. The board will discuss also moving forward on presenting recordings to directors and how to disseminate concert recordings to participants (mechanical license, etc.).

Parliamentarian Stark asked for amend-ments or additions to the IBA Resolutions the required three times. Stark noted that this is one of only three times each year to add or amend the IBA Resolutions. The following change was suggested to Section Article V section 5.6. ADD “and annual business meeting” to the section on quo-rum. The revised amendment would read as follows (change in italic print)

Section 5.6. Quorum. A simple majority of the number of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business at any meeting of the Board of Directors and annual business meetings, but if less than such majority is present at a meeting, a majority of the directors present may adjourn the meeting without further notice.

Motion by Fred Stark, seconded by Liz Fritz to change Article V, section 5.6 as listed above. Motion passed.

The Honorarium committee (Ryan Meyer, Casey Kingdon, and Jeff Griffin) presented their review of the current hono-rariums, and recommended that all hono-rariums remain at their current levels.

Past President’s Report (Meunier) - (No written report submitted). Past President Jacqui Meunier expressed thanks for the opportunity to serve IBA on the Board of Directors.

President-Elect’s Report (Kramer) - (No written report submitted). President-Elect Russ Kramer noted he is looking forward to his year as President.

President’s Report (Golemo) - (See written report on following pages). President Michael Golemo presented his written report

President Michael Golemo presented

the 2016-2017 President plaque to Russ Kramer.

President-Elect Russ Karmer presented the Past President’s pin to Michael Golemo.

President Golemo turned the IBA Business meeting over to new IBA President Russ Kramer.

President Kramer noted that Myron Peterson is the new IBA President-Elect, and welcomed him to the board.

President Kramer entertained a motion to adjourn. Motion to adjourn by Jacqui Meunier, seconded by Gene Gross. Having no further business, the meeting was adjourned by acclamation at 8:38 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,Steven G. Cook, I.B.A. Secretary

SECRETARY’S REPORTMembership totals as of May 08, 2016:

SW 77 (-1) SC 293 (-17) SE 196 (+7) NW 119 (-4) NC 106 (-8) NE 275 (+5) OS 73 (+2) Totals 1,139 (-16)

Active 758 (-11) Retired 210 (+2) Associate 87 (+1) Student 81 (-6) Honorary Life 3 (-1) Totals 1,139 (-16)

The totals listed above number 16 fewer members than at this time last year.

Conference pre-registration was 495 this year, 48 less than last year. Three pre-reg-istrations were received after the postmark deadline. Those late registrations were not processed and are not included in the pre-registration count.

I will be sending out a dues reminder again in late August. Please note that Active and Associate member dues have increased for 2016-2017. Active = $65.00; Associate = $35.00. Retired and Student membership dues remain unchanged. Retired = $20.00; and Student = $10.00. Please try to remem-ber to send in a membership information card even if you have already paid your dues for 2016-2017. This is the best way to keep the database up-to-date. Membership information can be checked and updated 24 hours a day from the I.B.A. web site (http://www.bandmasters.org/). I also want to encourage members to notify me of address changes throughout the year. This ensures that you do not miss any I.B.A. mailings and helps to reduce extra postage expense to our organization. A deadline reminder card will be published in the Fall issue of the Iowa Bandmaster magazine.

I would like to remind everyone giving a report or submitting a resolution today that I need a written copy for the records.

Respectfully submitted,Steven Cook, I.B.A. Secretary

MAGAZINE EDITOR’S REPORTI would like to take this opportunity

to thank the various individuals and band programs that submitted articles to the Iowa Bandmaster magazine this past year. Also, a big thank you to Chad Allard, Elaine Menke, Denise Graettinger and Jerry Kinney for their part in making the maga-zine a success. These combined contribu-tions make the magazine an educational and informative publication that I hope the membership appreciates.

Thank you to those IBA members who contributed articles to the magazine this past year.

My email address is [email protected] for future reference.

The deadline dates for next year are listed below:

Summer issue: June 3, 2016Fall issue: October 7, 2016Winter issue: January 6, 2017Conference issue: March 3, 2017I encourage any IBA member to submit

an article to the magazine editor that they feel would be interesting to the member-ship.

Respectfully submitted,Dick Redman, IBA Magazine Editor

GENERAL ELECTION REPORT 2016May 13, 2016

On-line Voting• 951 members were eligible to vote.

558 votes were cast on line.Paper Ballots• 16 paper ballots were sent to members

with no e-mail addresses.• Two requests for a paper ballot from

members with e-mail addresses.• Of the 18 paper ballots 8 were returned

before the April 1 deadline.Total Votes cast in the General Election

– 566 votes. This is an increase of 380 votes as compared to the 2015 IBA Election.

Total number of votes cast for President-Elect – 555 votes

Total number of confirmation votes for IBA Magazine Editor – 563 votes

Total number of votes cast for Karl L. King Distinguished Service Award, Active – 566 votes

Total number of votes cast for Karl L. King Distinguished Service Award, Retired – 565 votesPrevious Election Results:2014 – Last year of all paper balloting


40% of the eligible membership voted.2015 – first year of online voting using an outside voting service.• 19.5% of the eligible membership voted2016 – first year of on line voting using a voting tool custom designed for IBA• 59.5% of the eligible membership voted

Respectfully submitted, Jerry Bertrand, IBA Elections Chair

PUBLIC RELATIONS REPORTSpring IBA Meeting - May 13, 2016

OUTSTANDING ADMINISTRATOR AWARDS:The 2016 recipients are:ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL

PRINCIPAL Mr. Gary Hatfield, Taft Middle School,

Cedar Rapids Nominated by Randy AtkinsonHIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Ms. Laurie Westhoff, Humboldt High

School Nominated by Natalie NielsenSUPERINTENDENT Mr. Paul Honnold, Clarinda

Community Schools Nominated by Marty Aldrich and

Courtney Sommer

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS OF IOWA SCHOLARSHIP

Seniors who earned an “Outstanding Performance Award” at the 2016 State Solo/Ensemble Festival and are available to perform at the SAI Convention are eligible to apply. The 2016 recipient has yet to be decided. We will be video record-ing eligible candidates at the Outstanding Performance Showcase recital in Ames on May 11. The application deadline is May 16. Applicants who are unable to perform on May 11 can still submit their own recording prior to the deadline. Electronic submission is highly preferred. The recipi-ent will receive a $1,000.00 scholarship and perform at the SAI conference on August 4 at the Polk County Convention Complex in Des Moines. An application was included in the solo/ensemble host schools’ packets and distributed with the instrumental out-standing soloist awards. Following the application deadline, the information will be shared with the committee via google docs and they will vote electronically for their 1st, 2nd and 3rd choices to select a winner of the scholarship. The winner will be posted on the website on or around June 1 and announced at the summer business meeting.

Starting last year, piano and string stu-dents were also eligible for this scholar-ship. The School Administrators of Iowa felt that the scholarship should be com-

bined into one competition for all medium for the instrumentalists.

Respectfully submitted,Mary Andersen, chair

Public Relations Committee Members:NE Daniel Kleinheinz (17) NC Katherine Simpson (18)NW Dave Kovarna (17) 1 SE Mary Andersen (16) 2SC Pam Schroeder (18) SW Jarrod O’Donnell (16) 2

IBA Historian Report May 2016 Conference Board Meeting:

1. Going through pictures of John Holeman for the IBA Hall of Fame Board. Bio has been written and ready to post.

2. Scanning archives is continuing.3. Will be contacting current IBA President,

Secretary and Elections chair in January annually so to check on accepted (or not accepted) Hall of Fame submissions.

Respectfully submitted,Mary Crandell, IBA Historian

CONFERENCE EXHIBITS REPORTMay 13, 2016

This year, there are 54 companies exhib-iting in 80 booth spaces. In 2015, there were 53 companies exhibiting in 82 booth spaces. Of the 54 companies exhibiting, there are:

13 Instrument and Accessories Retailers, 13 University and College Music Departments, 7 Fundraisers, 7 Travel Companies, 4 Print Music Retailers, 3 Uniform/Accessory Companies, 3 Consulting Services, 1 storage/case-work company, 1 Awards and Apparel Company, 1 Instrument Repair Company, and 1 Legal Information Service.

INCOME:Booth fees with an IBA Associate member-ship: 2 – 12’ x 16’ @1030.00 .......... $2,060.00 53 – 6’ x 8’ @ 330.00 ............ $17490.00Fees for additional booth space: 26 – 6’ x 8’ @ 300.00 ............ $7800.00TOTAL INCOME ...................... $27350.00

EXPENSES:Marriott Hotel Exhibit Space (estimate) ................................ $4,035.00Freeman Decorating .................... $3,735.44Security .......................................... $890.40TOTAL EXPENSES ................... $8,660.84 (approximate)NET PROFIT FROM EXHIBITS (approximate) ..... $18,689.16

Submitted byDan Stecker, IBA Exhibits

ELEMENTARY AFFAIRSFriday, May 13th, 2016

• Congratulations to President Mike Golemo on a great year as president of IBA and putting on a fantastic conference.

• Many clinics offered for Elementary and Middle school directors. I heard a lot of feedback from directors at these levels that enjoyed the variety. Great schedule!

• Combined MS and Elementary Affairs Mixer on Thursday, May 12th where we discussed current needs of elementary directors in our state, and ways to im-prove resources and mentorship within each district.

• This will be my last year serving as Elementary Affairs Chair. My duties are largely JH now. It has been a pleasure to work with the presidents, board mem-bers, and committee members for the last couple years. Thanks for all you do to make IBA an exceptional organization to be a part of!

Sincerely,Eric Lins, IBA Elementary Affairs Chair

IBA MIDDLE SCHOOL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Spring Report – May 13th, 2016 The Iowa Bandmaster’s Association

Middle School affairs committee is dedi-cated to providing the leadership necessary to support and strengthen Iowa’s Middle School Band directors and their programs. The committee will accomplish this by providing meaningful educational opportunities to students and serving as a profes-sional resource for directors.8th Grade All-Iowa Honor Band

Yesterday’s Honor Band was a huge success! The commissioned piece was fab- ulous. Thank You again to everyone that helped provide instruments and support for this important event.

The 2017 IBA All-Iowa 8th Grade Honor Band will be under the direction of Kim Archer. We are happy to announce that we have Aaron Perrine as our composer/ director for the 2018 Honor Band. Literature Review Clinic

The Elementary/Middle School Literature Review Clinic was well attended with over 150 in attendance. Online “MS Recommended Literature List”

This is online and available for directors to access. Through the IBA website, Iowa MS directors will be able to: 1) Recommend pieces and 2) be able to peruse the list and search for literature ideas. In addition to the usual information, this list has an ad-ditional layer in which directors can access more detailed information about a piece. Ann KampIBA Middle School Affairs Chair


STATE MARCHING BAND AFFAIRS REPORT

May 12, 2016The State Marching Band Affairs com-

mittee met Thursday, May 12th at the IBA Conference to discuss the proposals pre-sented the last business meeting. The fol-lowing proposals for policy changes and rule additions were:

Proposal: “A Color Guard/Auxiliary unit is defined as any person or group of performers whose primary purpose is to create a visual effect.”

Rationale: Better clarification of what constitutes a band with and a band without a color guard.

The committee is also proposing three new rules for the 2016 fall season:

Proposed Rule #1: “No recorded mu-sic or recorded rhythmic pulse may be used during the adjudicated portion of the perfor-mance. fggrAll music occurring from salute to salute must be produced live and in real time. Other music must either be performed “live and in real time” or prerecorded or se-quenced for playback on a “one stroke, one note basis.” Recorded sound effects that provide no metronomic pulse are accept-able.”

Rationale: The entire evaluated perfor-mance should be completely created by the students live without assistance of a record-ing. Nor should the sounds created give

assistance in keeping tempo electronically. Penalty: Rating disqualification, comments

are returned (just like any other regulation violation).

Proposed Rule #2: “Props built and/or used, including drum major podiums, that measure over 6’ in height and place the par-ticipants feet 6 feet above the ground level, must have appropriate safety railings.”

Rationale: Fall protection for partici-pants.

Penalty: Ensemble will not be allowed to perform with the item in violation.

Proposed Rule #3: Any prerecorded sounds used that are copyrighted must have permission obtained for their use, similar to copyright consideration for Music. Bands must provide copy of permission obtained, to the site manager prior to performance.

Rationale: Brings practice in compliance of copyright law.

Penalty: Complete disqualification with a letter sent to school administration notify-ing them of the situation.

Reminder to membership: Make sure that all of your music that you perform at IHSMA Festival is copyright compliant.

These proposals will be sent to the Executive Board for final approval and implementation.

Respectfully submitted,Michael Peters, Marching Band Affairs

JAZZ AFFAIRS CONFERENCE REPORT

The IBA Jazz Affairs committee has been starting a new project of keeping a log of judges hired at jazz festivals. Sharing this information with festival hosts can help them in their hiring process going forward, as well as bring new names and faces to different areas of the state. The committee will discuss other ways to share this list with the IBA membership going forward.

From Alan Greiner, the new format of IHSMA Jazz Festival with the judges per-forming clinics immediately following jazz band performances was well received by all and will remain that format for 2017. Dates for 2017 festival are January 23 for the North and January 28 for the South.

From Kyle Engelhardt of JEI, great turn out for All-State Jazz Auditions, highest number of submissions in four years. The 2016 JEI Hall of Fame inductee was Steve Shanley. The directors of the All-State Jazz Bands: 1A/2A, Steve Shanley, 3A Steve Sveum, and 4A Dan Gailey. This was also the year of a commissioned piece written for the class 1A/2A bands by Chris Merz titled “Green Ladies.”

Congratulations to the two jazz bands selected to perform at the IBA Conference this year, Johnston High School directed by Jeff Robilliard and South East Junior High (Iowa, City) directed by Bill Pringle.

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The IBA jazz affairs will have their meet-ing along with Jazz Educators of Iowa (JEI) and the Iowa Jazz Championships (IJC) at 10:00 am in Windows on 7th on Saturday May, 14. Respectfully submitted,Ryan Arp, Chairman, IBA Jazz Affairs

IBARD REPORT May 2016

IBARD members continued to be in-volved in helping Iowa band programs. Each District IBARD chair, teamed with their respective mentoring chair, identified the new directors to their districts. IBARD Co-Chairs Jay Nugent and Guy Blair con-tacted all IBARD members to compile a list of retired directors who were willing to serve as mentors. From this list, IBARD members were assigned to serve as mentors to 1st- and 2nd-year teachers.

In addition, IBARD members volun-teered to serve in one or more of the follow-ing activities:• Judge district solo and ensemble contests • Serve as a guest conductor • Serve as a music program consultant • Serve as a concert band clinician • Serve as a jazz band clinician• Serve as a marching band clinician• Serve as a solo/ensemble clinician• Serve as a private instructor

This list of volunteers was published in the fall edition of the IBA magazine.

The IBARD/Past Presidents Band con-tinues the tradition established by Jerry Kinney and Ralph Paarmann, by perform-ing every other year at the IBA conference. The band looks forward to performing once again in 2017

Submitted by: Jay Nugent, IBARD Chair

MAJOR LANDERS SCHOLARSHIPConference Meeting Report

May 13, 2016The biggest change in the program this

year was the revamping of the district and state online theory test. This was badly needed because it had not been changed since at least the 1970’s. We’re not really sure when it was put in place. Many thanks to Carol Ayres of Iowa Lakes CC for doing this as well as coordinating all the district theory tests and being on hand today to administer the state test.

The scholarship program continues to get used to the registration process being done online through the IBA website. Since this is not something every director does every year, it takes a while for everyone to become comfortable with it. Deadline will continue to be December 1 for all districts.

This registration information all came

to me for dissemination to the individual districts. Each district then held their own auditions resulting in these six finalists:

NWIBA – Anya Shorey, bassoon, Sioux City North

SCIBA – Mackenzie Dugger, flute, PellaSEIBA – Theodore Van Winkle, trom-

bone, MuscatineNCIBA – Kiersten Truax, trombone,

Aplington-ParkersburgNEIBA – Aunna Marzen, trumpet,

IndependenceSWIBA – Corgan Peetersen, percussion,

AtlanticThe six finalists received all the informa-

tion for the state Major Landers auditions a few weeks ago and will be competing today beginning with the theory test online at 9:00 am. Auditors will then conduct interviews and sight reading evaluations. The candi-dates will attend their respective district luncheons and finish the competition with their recital performance at 1:30 this after-noon. If all goes well, you will hear the winning performance duplicated at the ban-quet at 6:00 pm this evening.

This year’s auditors are:Ann Byersdor-fer, Cedar Falls; Steve Lawson, Harlan; Derek Stratton, Pella

I appreciate President Golemo reserv-ing a time and place for a MLS district rep meeting here at the conference. It was held yesterday afternoon.

I am pleased with the progress being made in the Major Landers Scholarship competition. I am finishing my second term as SCIBA district MLS rep and so must step down as the state chair. It has been a privilege to serve our organization in this capacity.

Respectfully submitted,Dalene S. O’Brien, Major Landers Chair

COLLEGE AFFAIRS REPORTIBA Conference, May 2016

Student chapters in collegesStudent chapters have volunteered for

festivals this year. If you have a festival coming up and would like some student help, please contact me or the Student Affairs representative.IBA Conference

Due to past College Affairs Representa-tives, my work on this project, and the state board of IBA, this year for the first time, there is an official slot for small colleges to perform at the IBA Conference every other year. Colleges must submit recordings to be selected. This year, the small college selected is Graceland University Symphonic Band, Erin Bodnar conductor, Thursday, May 12, 5 pm.

Respectfully submitted,Mike Eckerty, College Affairs Chair

IBA Mentorship Committee ReportIBA Spring Meeting, May 13, 2016A big thank you to IBA Mentorship

Coordinator Jim Fritz for working to serve our organization’s newest members. Thank you to the other members of the Mentor-ship Committee: Brad Jensen – NE, Bruce Jolivett – NC, Stacie Pepin – NW, John Hewett – SW, and Adam Creager – SE for all their work gathering information and connecting 1st- and 2nd-year teachers to active mentors. Also thank you to the IBARD Committee for helping assign the IBARD Mentors: Jay Nugent – Chairman, Rod Shedenhelm – NW, David Ballman – NC, Earle Dickson – NE, Pete Jacobus – SW and Jerry Zinn – SE.

Of the 68 1st- and 2nd-year teachers, 58 have chosen to be involved with the IAAE/IBARD Mentorship Program. In addition 72 active mentors have been assigned to 1st- and 2nd-year teachers as well as to directors who are new to their respective district.

With the guidance of Leon Kuehner and the Iowa Alliance for Arts Education, Senate File #2323, which provides $25,000 to mentorship (to be matched by IAAE) has passed both the Iowa House and Senate and has been sent to the Governor. This is great news for the IAAE mentoring program! This was one of the main goals of the IAAE Advocacy Day at the State Capital in January. Once the governor signs the legislations, the IAAE will be working on raising the funds to match the $25,000 the legislature has appropriated.

We have already begun compiling the names, addresses, etc. of all new first-year teachers. I would appreciate any assistance in learning about recent hires. In August our committee will collect all of their contact information as well as their administrator’s contact information so our IBARD Men-tors can contact them for site visits and our Active Mentors can be assigned.

I wish to thank all of you that have served in the role of mentor, whether it has been formal or informal. This is vital part of our role as music educators to ensure that music education remains vital in our state.

Respectfully submitted,Chris Ewan, IBA Mentorship Chair

ENDOWMENT FUND COMMITTEEAnnual Meeting

Offices of Jacobson Financial Services, LLC – Cedar Falls, Iowa

February 17, 2016IBA Endowment Fund Committee

members attending on site: Doug Herbon, Treasurer (NE), with Wayne Jacobson, Financial Advisor.

Committee members attending telephon-ically: Cheryl Crandell (NW), Myron Welch (SE), Chuck Teutsch (SW), John Aboud – Secretary (NC), Gene Gross – Chair (SC),


Aaron Nuss – IBA Treasurer, and Mike Gol-emo – IBA President.

4:03 PM – The meeting was called to order by Gene Gross, Chair.

Secretary’s Report: Reviewed by committee. (2015 minutes had been APPROVED by electronic voting after the annual meeting so that Chairman Gross could submit approved minutes to the IBA Board of Directors and membership via the IBA Magazine.) One minor misspelling was noted and corrected.

Treasurer’s Report: Presented by Trea-surer, Doug Herbon.

(Prior to the meeting, committee members received the most recent finan-cial statements via email from Endowment Fund Committee Treasurer Doug Herbon and the most recent bimonthly report from IBA Treasurer Aaron Nuss.)

Treasurer Herbon shared that all Major Landers Scholarship money has been awarded. There was discussion regarding the procedure of awarding the scholarship funds. The consensus of the committee was that the recipients had a responsibility to submit the necessary paperwork required to have the scholarship checks sent. This will be made clear when the students receive their letters noting the reward level follow-ing the scholarship competition at IBA

Treasurer’s report was APPROVED. (Cheryl Crandell – motion, Myron Welch – second)

IBA Treasurer Report – Aaron NussThe IBA dues are being raised – this was

voted on by the IBA Membership at the IBA Fall Business Meeting.

The $10.00 contingency fee is still in place. The goal continues to be to maintain enough money in the contingency fund to pay for a conference should something un-foreseen happen that causes a cancellation of the conference.

The 2016 proposed Endowment Com-mittee budget of $8,610.00 was presented by Doug Herbon

(It was noted again that all Major Landers recipients have their funds.)

Proposed budget for 2016 was APPROVED. (Myron Welch – motion, Cheryl Crandell – second)

Review of Endowment Fund/Dean Fund Portfolio Investments:

Report by Wayne Jacobson, Financial Advisor. (All committee members received the most recent investment data via email from Wayne Jacobson to Gene Gross prior to the meeting.)

Mr. Jacobson noted issues with the stock market last year and currently. IBA EF Funds have no exposure to developing nations and little to China. It was reported that our present balance between equity and bonds was 63% equity and 37% bonds.

Mr. Jacobson recommended that there be no change in investments or in investment balance between equities and bonds cur-

rently held in the Endowment Fund/Dean Fund Portfolio Investments.

The funds will be maintained using the “Prudent Investor” model.

Motion to accept the recommenda-tions of advisor Wayne Jacobson by My-ron Welch; second by Cheryl Crandell. APPROVED.

Contingency Fund Review: The com-mittee reviewed the status of the fund noting the position of the CDs.

The philosophy of “Safe and Accessible” for investment in these funds was discussed and the consensus was to maintain this philosophy.

Motion by Chuck Teutsch; second by Cheryl Crandell. APPROVED

IBA Spring Conference: The Endow-ment Fund will contribute $1,000.00 from the Dean Fund to sponsor clinics and/or performances in support of concert bands and/or chamber music for the 2017 Spring Conference. It was felt the committee should look at this request a year in advance to assist the incoming IBA President.

Myron Welch – motion, Cheryl Crandell – second – APPROVED.

5:31 PM, Motion to adjourn – Doug Herbon, Cheryl Crandell – second.

Meeting report submitted by John Aboud, Secretary.

(All committee votes were unanimous.)

Respectfully submitted,Gene Gross, Endowment Fund Chair

IBA WEBMASTER REPORT Spring Meeting 2016

Website and Development• We continue to use online forms for com-

mittee work and awards.• The new online voting system was used

successfully this spring. I had less than 20 requests for help, when help was re-quested we were able to easily resolve the question or resend their voting invitation. Only four votes were started and not cast. I feel the overall effort was a great success. Thanks to Joe Wilson (our web guy) and Jerry Bertrand.

• The Guidebook Mobile App is being used again this year. Thanks to Mike Golemo and the board for supporting this initia-tive. In future years we may be able to go even more paperless! At the time of this writing we have close to 300 down-loads of the app, twice as many as last year. App features include schedules and changes to schedules, handouts, exhibitor maps, and sponsors, note taking, messag-ing, and social media connections.

• Membership Directory has been working well. Remember, you must login to the IBA site in order to access.

• Continuing to send eNewsletter once a month and periodic announcements as needed

***Reminder ***• Website ads can be purchased for $30

per month. Persons interested in com-municating specific events may purchase advertising on the IBA website to pro-mote their event. Contact Chad Allard to purchase an ad.

• All new committee chairs should check out the operations manual. Please send in an email any changes that should be posted on the website. It would also be helpful to send me an email saying no changes needed.

Respectfully submitted,Liz Fritz, IBA Webmaster

NWIBA REPORTOur winter business meeting was held

in conjunction with our High School Honor Band Festival January 9, 2016 at Morning-side College in Sioux City.

Membership will be working with our district colleges and universities to increase our college student membership. Member-ship in the district is up five members from last year.

The MS/JH honor band is working with James Swearingen to commission two pieces for the 50th Anniversary concert in 2017. Mr. Swearingen will conduct one piece with each band at the concert.

Conductors for this year’s NWIBA High School Honor Band were Mark Heidel from the University of Iowa and Karen Fannin from the University of Nebraska-Omaha.

Our district jazz festival was held in February. We had 32 high school bands and 13 middle school bands participate in the festival.

We had five candidates for the Major Landers Scholarship. The NWIBA rep-resentative for Major Landers was Anya Shorey from Sioux City North.

The district has been working on online nominations for open positions in the dis-trict. Membership was sent an online form to nominate those that they believe would represent the district well. In the first trial this spring, nominations were up substan-tially from years’ past.

Here are the upcoming NWIBA events for next year:

October 15 – MS/JH Honor Band Audi-tions – Storm Lake

November 5 – MS/JH Honor Band Fes-tival; HS Honor Band Auditions – Storm Lake

January 7 – HS Honor Band Festival; Major Landers Auditions – Sioux City

February 20 – District Jazz Festival – Le Mars

The next meeting for the district will be held on September 7, 2016.

Respectfully submitted,Casey Kingdon, President, NWIBA


NCIBA REPORTThis year there are several people

deserving of recognition within the NCIBA district. Tim Miller from Humboldt Mid-dle School will be retiring this year. Tom Plummer, from South Central Calhoun will also be recognized for 30 years of service. Our district is grateful for these individuals for their years of service teaching band in the state of Iowa.

In addition to retirements and tenures, I would like to recognize our Karl King Distinguished Service Award candidates as well as our Major Landers Scholarship candidate. Candidates representing our dis-trict for this year’s Karl King Distinguished Service Award are Jeff Kirkpatrick from Osage – Active, and Sandy Willman from Rockford– Retired. The NCIBA Major Landers Scholarship candidate is Kiersten Truax, a from Aplington-Parkersburg High School.

NCIBA is excited to have Russ Kramer from Mason City High School as the 2016-2017 IBA President Russ’s contributions to our district over the past several years give us confidence that he will be an excellent leader for IBA.

Our High School district honor band was scheduled for January 9th, but was can-celled due to bad weather. Because of this, a much-anticipated vote on moving the date of our jazz festival was postponed for one year.

Respectfully submitted,Jeff Griffin, NCIBA President

NEIBA REPORTMembership: NEIBA currently has 275

members.2015/16 Honor Band Festival Conductors/Directors:

Middle School: Brett Dupree (Linn-Mar) and Bill Pringle (Iowa City)High School: Curran Prendergast (Truman State) and Thad Driskell (Cedar Rapids Jefferson)Jazz Band: (4A) Dave Camwell (Simpson College) and (1A/2A/3A) Steve Shanley (Coe College)

2016 NEIBA Roy Schwab/Major Landers winners:

1st Place: Aunna Marzen – Trumpet – Independence - $500.2nd Place: Ryan Miller – French Horn – CR Washington - $200.3rd Place: Brenda Sevik – Trumpet – Cedar Falls - $100.

New NEIBA Board Members and Committee Chairs:

President – Mark Philgreen – West DelawarePresident-Elect – Kyle Engelhardt – Cedar FallsTreasurer – Nicole Davis – Wapsie Valley

Concert Band Affairs – Josh Greubel – DeWitt Central Elementary Affairs – Wendy Morton - CR Prairie IBARD – Leonard UphamMentorship – Ted Schacherer – North Fayette ValleyNEIBA has a NEW Website! All the lat-

est District news: https://sites.google.com/site/northeastbandmasters/

Respectfully submitted,Kevin Makinster, NEIBA President

SWIBA REPORTThe Southwest Iowa Bandmasters

Association held their spring business meeting on May 13, 2016, at the Des Moines Marriott Hotel in conjunction with the IBA Conference. • All of the audition and festival dates and

sites for the upcoming school year are set and are listed on the calendar of events at the end of the report.

• The middle school honor band festival was held on Friday, November 13 in Atlantic. Guest conductors were Leon Kuehner for the 8th grade band and Ryan Meyer for the 7th grade band.

• The high school honor band festival was held on Monday, January 18 in Red Oak. Guest conductors were Jason Heeren for the 9/10 band and Sam Zitech for the 11/12 band.

• At our winter meeting, Jarrod O’Donnell, high school honor band chair, proposed commissioning a piece for the 2018 festi-val to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the festival. The motion was passed and a committee will be formed to start the search and selection process to com-mission a work for the 11-12 grade honor band.

• At our winter meeting, Ruben New-ell, treasurer, proposed setting a $5/$3 entrance fee to all festivals and set the stipend for host schools of SWIBA events to $125. Both motions passed.

• The Southwest Iowa Honor Marching Band will be traveling to the Holiday Bowl in San Diego in December of 2016. Auditions for the band will be held in Atlantic on May 21.

• The SWIBA Dick Bauman Jazz Festival will now include all classes of bands on the same day in the same location. We will use President’s Day as the corre-sponding date each year.

Newly Appointed Officers/Committee Chairs for 2016-2017: President – Paul Hart President Elect – Courtney Sommer Elementary Affairs – Tom Cronin Jazz Affairs – Ryan Meyer Public Relations – Alex Albertsen

2016-2017 SWIBA Calendar DatesSeptember 12 – Fall Meeting @ Dusty’s

in Griswold

October 1 – Southwest Iowa Band Jamboree @ Clarinda

October 8 – Loess Hills Marching Festival @ Glenwood

October 29 – MS Honor Band Auditions @ Clarinda

November 11 – MS Honor Band Festival @ Lewis Central

December 10 – HS Honor Band Auditions @ Atlantic

January 14 – Bluffs Jazz Festival @ CB Abraham Lincoln H.S.

January 16 – HS Honor Band Festival @ Atlantic

February 20 –District Jazz Festival @ Glenwood H.S.

March 6 – Winter Meeting @ Dusty’s in Griswold

April 29 – MS Large Group Contest @ Denison/Red Oak

Respectfully submitted,Ryan Meyer, SWIBA President

SCIBA PRESIDENT’S REPORTIBA Conference Meeting, May 2016Our 2016 Winter Business Meeting was

held in conjunction with our District Honor Band Festival on January 9, 2016 at Ankeny High School.SCIBA MS Honor Band

SCIBA had 22 students selected for the All Iowa 8th Grade Honor Band represent-ing 11 members schools.

The SCIBA MS Honor Band was held on November 3rd, 2015. This year’s direc-tors were Jayson Gerth, Mark Doerffel and Nate Sletten. Next year:• Audition material will be made available

to membership by April 1• Scale sheet showing preferred range

expectations will be made available to SCIBA members

• Audition materials will be expanded to a five-year rotation.

• Next year’s auditions will be Tuesday Oct. 4 with honor band date on Tuesday Nov. 1, 2016.

• Next year’s directors are Joel Poppen, Wayne Page and Diane Tordoff.

High School Jazz FestivalThe SCIBA Jazz Festival was held at

Waukee and Winterset on Dec. 12, 2015. A total of 50 bands registered for this year’s event which is very consistent with 2014.High School Honor Band

This year 590 students auditioned repre-senting 54 schools. The Honor Band held on January 9th, 2016, at Ankeny High School featured a premier of a commissioned work by UCLA Associate Professor and Ankeny alum Travis Cross. Michael Golemo direct-ed the 11-12 band and Travis Cross directed the 9-10 band.

Respectfully submitted,Joel Poppen, SCIBA President,


SEIBA REPORTSEIBA finished the year with 109 reg-

istered members. Our district continues to work on increasing the number of active members with a variety of opportunities. On Saturday, April 23rd, 2016, we held our second ever Elementary Honor Band fes-tival. This year’s elementary festival was directed by Wendy Morton from Prairie Creek Elementary. This has been a great addition to our district offerings and we look to expand it in the future.

Our Honor Band Festival auditions were held once again at Fairfield High School on Saturday, January 9th. Students were select-ed for two junior high concert bands, a high school concert band and a high school jazz band. The Honor Band Festival was held at West High School in Iowa City on Saturday, January 23rd. The junior high bands were under the direction of Andy Owen (Tipton HS) and Kay Hawley (Outstanding Educa-tor Recipient from Minnesota). The high school concert band was under the direc-tion of Andrew Boysen Jr. Mr. Boysen is a professor in the music department at the University of New Hampshire. He also composed the commissioned work for this year’s honor band. Bob Washut from the University of Northern Iowa served as guest conductor of the high school jazz band. For our 2017 festival, Robert Sheldon will compose a work for one of the Junior High ensembles.

SEIBA Major Landers Scholarship audi-tions were also held on January 23rd at West High in Iowa City. We had nine students audition and this year’ s state representa-tive is Teddy Van Winkle from Muscatine on trombone. The membership voted to raise the scholarship amount for the district scholarships in the amounts of: 1st place $750, 2nd place $500, 3rd place $400, and $200 for 4th thru 6th.

Our jazz festival was held at West High School in Iowa City on Saturday, March 6th. The day with concluded with a perfor-mance by the Johnson County Landmark from the University of Iowa.

My thanks go out to all SEIBA members for their commitment to their students and to music education. It is an honor to work with such a dedicated group of educators.

Respectfully submittedJohn C. Smith, SEIBA President

PRESIDENT’S REPORTIBA Annual Conference Meeting

Friday, 8:00 am and Saturday, 8:00 am; May 13 & 14, 2016

Des Moines Downtown Marriott Hotel – Waterloo Room

1. To the IBA Board of Directors – thank you all for your continued guidance, wisdom, and speedy email replies dur-ing this past year. Your dedication and

passion for serving IBA is incredible and the members of our organization are indebted to you for your amazing work.

2. To the District Presidents – thank you for your leadership and good work in coordinating and managing all of your district activities, your ideas and feed-back from your district members, and for your quick and constant communication to the district membership.

3. To our Committee Chairs – thank you for moving our organization forward by leading and managing your area of expertise. Our organization is stronger because of your committee leadership and your ability to move the activities of your committee forward.

4. There are numerous individuals who work without recognition for our orga-nization, and I would like to recognize a few key people who have done much to enhance IBA.

Jayson Gerth and Nate Sletten, our conference equipment co-chairs, do an unbelievable job in making sure that all physical needs for our performing ensembles and clinicians are covered. Special thanks to Dan Stecker, who has served for many years as our conference exhibits chair. Dan will be leaving that position following the conference, and we are grateful to him for his many years of tireless service. Thank you Jayson, Nate and Dan.

5. Each of these areas are like spokes for our organization, and success of IBA is due to the efforts and continued work of the Board, the District Presidents, and our Committee Chairs. Our membership owes each of you a debt of gratitude for everything that you have dedicated to your specific areas.

6. Our organization does have some chal-lenges as we look ahead to next year. These are not major challenges and because of our good leadership, these challenges will be handled quickly and wisely. Having said that, our organiza-tion is truly in very good shape. I believe that we are providing our members with relevant and valuable activities, support and resources – for band directors and for their students. IBA is also in good shape financially, and with this upcom-ing year’s new dues structure that will support the long-term risk contingency fund, we are ensuring that IBA will con-tinue for those that will follow us.

7. I would like to thank past-president Jacqui Meunier, for her guidance and mentorship during these past two years. Being IBA president, like being a band director, involves multi-tasking and attention to a multitude of details, and I appreciate her advice and reminders. Thank you, Jacqui!

8. I am excited about the future of IBA. I know that Russ Kramer will be enor-mously successful as our new presi-dent, and I hope that I can assist him as Jacqui did for me. And with Myron Peterson becoming our president-elect our future remains bright. Congratula-tions and Godspeed to both Russ and Myron as they assume their positions of leadership.

9. Thank you for allowing me to serve. I am both appreciative for this opportunity and I am immensely proud of our orga-nization. Again, I am indebted to each of you for your service to IBA, which is truly the “World’s Finest Bandmasters Association.”

Respectfully submitted,Michael Golemo, presidentIowa Bandmasters Association

IOWA ALLIANCE FOR ARTS EDUCATION REPORT

Iowa Bandmasters Association MeetingMay 13/14, 2016

The Iowa Alliance for Arts Education has had a very productive and successful year so far. • Senate File #2323, which includes

$25,000 (to be matched by IAAE) was passed by both the Iowa House and Senate and has been sent to Governor Branstad for his signature. This was the only new line item added to the education budget this year. We are currently lobby-ing the governor for his signature. IAAE will be conducting fundraising for the mentor program in the coming months.

• IAAE gave a presentation to the State Board of Education on Thursday, May 12 on inclusion of the arts into Iowa Core and adoption of state standards for the arts. Iowa is the only state in the union that does not have standards for elemen-tary and secondary arts education.

• IAAE will be hosting the Arts Educa-tion Summit on June 22 & 23. We will be gathering 40 arts education leaders from across the state to discuss current issues facing arts education in Iowa and brain-storming solutions to these concerns. This event is made possible by a grant from the Iowa Arts Council

• The new Fine Arts consultant at the Iowa Department of Education will start her position on July 1st. Her name is Angela Matsuoka. IAAE has several conversa-tions with the Department of Education concerning the availability of professional development for Fine Arts teachers in Iowa.

Thank you so much to the Iowa Bandmas-ters Association for their continued support.

Respectfully submitted,Leon Kuehner, Executive Director, IAAE

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