New Acquisitions: May 28, 2010

The following are new pieces that we have added to the Music Library since May 21.

Band

• N-1353 - A-Roving, Traditional Sea Songs, arranged by William E. Rhoads (Shawnee Press/1 set)
• N-1354 - Americana (An American Folk Song Suite), Traditional, arranged by Luigi Zaninelli (Shawnee Press/1 set)
• N-1355 - March and Pipe Slipper by Doug Harzell (Shawnee Press/1 set)
• N-1356 - Beau Soir by Claude Debussy, arranged by Bryan Warner (Pro Art/1 set)
• N-1357 - Mister 'J' by Ralph D. Phillps (Pro Art/1 set)
• N-1358 - Menuetto and Trio by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, arranged by Bill Baker (Pro Art/1 set)
• N-1359 - Latin Hustle by Henry Pharmer (Pro Art/1 set)
• N-1360 - Moment Musical by Franz Schubert, arranged by Kenneth Henderson (Pro Art/1 set)
• N-1361 - Adagio by Arcangelo Corelli, arranged by Carroll DeCamp (Studio P/R/1 set)
• N-1362 - The Ballad and the Beautiful by Lloyd Conley (Studio P/R/1 set)
• N-1363 - The Malcontent Mule by Lloyd Conley (Studio P/R/1 set)
• N-1364 - American Symphonette No. 2 (First Movement) by Morton Gould, arranged by Paul Yoder (Mills Music/1 set)
• N-1365 - Ask Not by Meredith Willson, arranged by Howard Cable (Frank Music, 1 set)
• N-1366 - Bartok Centenniel Suite by Bela Bartok, arranged by Benjamin Suchoff (Sam Fox/1 set)
• N-1367 - Sweet Tomorrow by Sammy Nestico (Fernwood-Kendor/1 set)
• N-1368 - Tahquamenon by Bob Bullard (Kendor/1 set)
• N-1369 - Design for Autumn by Art Dedrick (Kendor/1 set)
• N-1417 - Norwegian Rhapsody (Second Movement) by Edvard Lalo, arranged by G. Piszel (Pro Musica/1 set)
• N-1418 - Danse Comique by Jerry Nowak (Big Bells/1 set)
• N-1419 - Theme From Choral Fantasy by Ludwig Beethoven, arranged by Fred M. Hubbell (Forest R. Etling/1 set)
• N-1420 - Trinal Dance by Hale Smith (MCA/1 set)
• N-1421 - Polevetsian Dance by Alexander Borodin, arranged by Maurice Gardner (Staff/1 set)
• N-1422 - In the Shining of the Stars by Robert Sheldon (C.L. Barnhouse/1 set)
• N-1423 - American Heritage March by John Edmondson (Queenwood-Kjos/1 set)
• N-1424 - Ancient Voices by Michael Sweeney (Music Works-Hal Leonard/1 set)
• N-1425 - Birdland by Josef Zawnil, arranged by Bob Lowden (Hal Leonard/1 set)
• N-1426 - Korean Folk Rhapsody, Traditional Korean, arranged by James Curnow (Hal Leonard/1 set)
• N-1427 - Sea Song Trilogy, Traditional, arranged by Anne McGinty (Boosey & Hawkes-Hal Leonard/ 1 set)
• N-1428 - Aztec Dance by Michael Story (Alfred/1 set)

New Acquisitions: May 21, 2010

The following are new pieces that we have added to the Music Library since April 12.

Chorus

• C-2212 - Ani Ma'amin, Traditional Hebrew, arranged by Paul Caldwell & Sean Ivory (Earthsongs/Unison/52 copies)
• C-2213 - The Skye Boat Song, Traditional Scottish, arranged by Bob Chilcott (Oxford University Press/SATB/52 copies)
• C-2235 - Shenandoah, Traditional, arranged by Paul Basler (Colla Vocce/SAB/110 copies)
• C-2291 - Chang McTang McQuarter Cat by Libby Larsen (Libby Larsen Publishing/SSAA/52 copies)

Band

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  N-1256 - Paris Sketches by Martin Ellerby (Maecenas Music/2 sets)
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  N-1265 - Riders for the Flag by John Philip Sousa, arranged by Frederick Fennell (Alfred/3 sets) 
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  N-1270 - Lux Aurumque by Eric Whitacre (Hal Leonard/2 sets)
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  N-1271 - Kirkpatrick Fanfare by Andrew Boysen, Jr. (Winger-Jones/2 sets)

Sample Copies For Summer

Just a reminder that the Music Library offers our music sample service where member districts may borrow single copies of pieces for evaluation.  This is a great thing to do over the summer when you are away from the pressures of the classroom.

Ordering samples is the same as ordering whole pieces.  Simply send the list of items that you would like to review to Roger Wink via the e-mail system or to roger_wink@boces.monroe.edu.  If you are ordering an instrumental piece, please let us know if you need all parts or you would prefer just the score.

We will get the pieces out to you before the end of the school year.  All that we ask is that you return the copies either during the summer when you are done or on your first day back at school.  This is especially important with instrumental pieces as we may need the piece for AAS.

Six Monroe County Districts Named As Best Communities for Music Education

Six districts in Monroe County have been designated "Best Communities for Music Education" by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM).  Per the press release:

Amid a dramatic backdrop of school budget cuts, the NAMM Foundation today announced the results of its 11th annual “Best Communities for Music Education” survey, which acknowledges schools and districts across the U.S. for their commitment to and support of music education in schools. The announcement came today as a part of NAMM's “National Wanna Play Music Week,” (May 3-7) a week-long promotion designed to encourage people of all ages and skill levels to experience the proven benefits of playing music.

Overall, 175 districts from thirty states were given the designation, including a record 74 from the state of New York.

Congratulations to the following Monroe County districts:

• Brighton Central School District
• Hilton Central School District
• Pittsford Central School District
• Rush-Henrietta Central School District
• Webster Central School District
• West Irondequoit Central School District

Other districts in surrounding counties that received the designations include:

• Albion Central School District
• LeRoy Central Schools

To view the full press release and list of honored schools, go to the NAMM website.

Advocacy Alert!

The NYSSMA website has made a call for action on two proposals made by the New York State Board of Regents. 

There were two proposals discussed at the last Board of Regents meeting held on Monday and Tuesday, April 19-20, 2010 that are of serious concern to NYSSMA. President Dan Mosher sent a letter outlining our concerns and position on this matter to Dr. David Steiner, Commissioner of Education. It was also copied to the Board of Regents, John King, Deputy Commissioner and David Frey, Chair of the Higher Education Committee.

The first is a request to allow school districts to select any one or two arts disciplines (Music, Visual Art, Theater or Dance) to fulfill the one unit arts requirement at the middle school level. Currently, 7th and 8th graders must complete ½ unit of music and ½ unit of art. If this proposal is approved, students could fulfill the requirement without taking music or art.

The second proposal is for an endorsement for elementary teachers (K-2) to teach visual and performing arts after taking 12 – 15 arts credits in order to obtain an “arts annotation.” This was discussed by the Committee on Higher Education on Tuesday.

NYSSMA is strongly opposed to both of these proposals. We do not object to added opportunities for students in dance and drama, but do not believe that they should replace established music and art programs. We support classroom teachers supplementing the work of arts teachers, but do not believe that 12 – 15 hours of “arts” courses will prepare them to be the sole provider of music instruction during such a critical stage of a student’s early development. We believe that the implementation of these proposals at the school level will have serious negative effects on students.

To see additional information on these issues and President Mosher's letter, please go to the NYSSMA website.

New Acquisitions: April 9, 2010

The following are new pieces that we have added to the Music Library since March 26.

Band

• N-1345 - A Song of the Sea by Rex Mitchell (Ludwig/1 set)
• N-1346 - Atropos by Lawrence Weiner (Ludwig/1 set)
• N-1347 - Music Belongs by Mary Ann Milidantri, arranged by Norman Ward (Kendor/1 set)
• N-1348 - Minuet Gothique (From Suite Gothique) by Leon Boellmann, arranged by John Short (Kendor/1 set)
• N-1349 - Le Petit Rondeau by Alden Estes (Kendor/1 set)
• N-1350 - At the Hop by Aruthur Singer, John Madara & David White, arranged by Michael Sweeney (Hal Leonard/1 copy)
• N-1351 - Land O' Goshen! by Leland Forsblad (Hal Leonard/1 set)

Area High School Jazz Bands to Play Rochester International Jazz Festival

A number of area high school jazz bands will be playing on the Jazz Street Stage (Gibbs Street at East Avenue) at this year's Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival.  This year's event runs from June 11 through June 19.

Artists from around the world and in many different genres will grace the stage at this, the 9th annual event.  Among the familiar names are Gladys Knight, Herbie Hancock, Jeff Beck, Keb' Mo', John Pizzarelli, Mose Allison, Stanley Jordan, Gap Mangione, Jane Moneit and Booker T. & the MG's.

The schedule for the high school jazz band shows (4:30 PM start time execept for June 12 & 19 when the start time is 3:45 PM):

• June 11
• Brighton High School Jazz Band
• Hilton High School Jazz Band
• June 12
• Honeoye Falls Lima High School Jazz Band
• Buffalo Academy of Visual and Performing Arts Jazz Band
• Pittsford Sutherland Jazz Band
• June 13
• Greece Arcadia HS Jazz Band
• Newark High School Jazz Band
• June 14
• West Irondequoit Jazz Band
• Webster Thomas Jazz Band
• June 15
• Greece Athena High School Jazz Band
• Spencerport High School Jazz Band
• June 16
• Eastridge High School Jazz Band
• School of the Arts High School Jazz Band
• June 17
• Rush Henrietta High School Jazz Band
• Greece Olympia High School Jazz Band
• June 18
• Fairport High School Jazz Band
• Webster Schroeder High School Jazz Band
• June 19
• Gates-Chili High School Jazz Band
• Brockport High School Jazz Band
• Penfield High School Jazz Band