SOUTHWEST IOWA BANDMASTER
Fall Meeting
September 9, 2002
Red Coach Inn, Red Oak, Iowa
Meeting was called to order by Deb Jepsen at 7:03 p.m.
Guest Speaker. Larry Brandstetter on the IAAE. Shared the history
and benefits of this organization.
Minutes from the spring meeting were read and approved.
Treasurers report was read and approved.
Introductions were made.
The following committee reports were given:
Elementary Affairs: Paul Tallman-this year's IBA will hold a session for beginner band directors to share ideas and thoughts.
Middle School Affairs: Paul Jepson-the
m.s. honor band budget was reduced for the commissioned work piece. There
may be an increase in registration fees for students selected to this band to
help defray this budget cut. Also please be sure to emphasize the M.S.
District honor band auditions as their own reward to students, not the 8th grade
All-Iowa honor band.
Concert Band Affairs: Marty Aldrich--all-state
registrations are due this Thursday. Be aware of deadlines.
Marching Band Affairs: Jay Williams
via Deb Jepson-there will be a new ballot used but not this year at state.
The new ballots can be viewed on the ihsma web site. Please look at them.
SW HS Honor Band: John McGilligan-festival
date is Jan. 20th. Auditions are Dec. 14th. The 11-12 director will
be Lee Nelson. The 9-10 director will be Steve Lawson. There was
further discussion on the lunch. John will keep working on that situation
to make it work for everyone.
SW MS Honor Band: Patti Bekkerus
-Auditions are in Red Oak M.S. and the festival is in Atlantic H.S. The
8th grade director is Holly Safely. The 7th grade director is Deb Jepson.
SWIHMB: John McGilligan-State Fair
parade and camp went well. It's a great group. There is a letter
going out about Clarinda Jamboree soon. The next rehearsal is Nov. 5 in
Red Oak. The trip dates are the 30th- 4th. You can find more information
on the web at fiestabands.com, login as southwest, password is ganest.
College Affairs: Eric Johnson elected
as new representative. Clark moved, Pete 2nd
Mentorship: Joe Tacket was elected.
moved by Ralph 2nd by Pete.
R&D: Nate Simons-there curriculum
framework is on the web site. check it out. Elem. directors should
have received a survey. Results published soon.
Jazz Affairs: Terry Hanzlik/Dave
Clark-Dates are moved to Feb. 22 for district jazz contest. The two proposed
sites are IWCC and AL. LC can be used as a site in the future.
Major Landers: Byron Tinder-Auditions
are held on district honor band day. Encourage your students to audition.
Contact him with questions.
Public Relations: Kevin Johnson-keep
those programs going to Kevin. Be sure to check the "What's New"
section on the web site. It holds all changes. The PR group is working
on ways of recruiting H.S. seniors to become band directors.
Student Affairs: IWCC and SWCC
will find some names for us to elect a student from.
Presidents report: SWIBA had 73
members in 2001-2002. We had the highest % in attendance at meetings.
Dick Redman is the new IBA magazine editor. Look for some new sections
in the magazine. IBA dues must be paid by Nov. 14th to be included in
the directory.
Denison will take a year absence
of hosting their March solo/ensemble contest for m.s. If your school would
be interested in hosting for a year contact Patti for information.
Old Business
Jazz Site: Moved by Jeff S, 2nd by Doug G that trophies be awarded through 5th
place in each class where there are enough entries. Motion carried.
Calendar: Please check the web
site for updates and changes.
New Business
Reading Clinic Will be in Stanton. motion by Pete 2nd by Dave for the
date to be the Weds. after state marching band. Motion carried.
This year's date is Oct. 23.
All-Iowa 8th Grade: Registration
has been $15. If the state approves raising the rate to $20 we'll need
to act upon that. Motion by Byron, 2nd by Dave that contingent upon the
state approving the registration increase, SWIBA will increase their payment
to $20 per student accepted. Motion carried.
State Marching Band: see Doug Gibson
for the information on state. Email him with questions you have.
Election of Officers: Karl King
Active--Paul Jepson
moved by Jeff Schoening, 2nd by Pete
Karl King Retired--Lee Nelson
moved by Byron, 2nd by Pete
IBA Hall of Fame--Vic Wood
moved by Pete, 2nd by Patti
IBA President-Elect--Terry Hanzlik
moved by Dave, 2nd by Lori
IBA Secretary--SWIBA supports Steve Cook
Other Concerns
IAAE donation/membership.
Moved by Tracy Ryan. 2nd by Pete to send $1000 to IAAE because we have
not contributed to them in several years and we currently are financially able
to send that amount. Motion carried.
EMAIL Kevin Johnson your calendar of concert dates and he'll make a master list
on our web site for SWIBA events. Thanks.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
Respectfully,
Tracie Hawley
SWIBA secretary/treasurer
Tracie Hawley
Atlantic Middle School