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SEMIBREVE, the official publication of the Alabama CMENC - November 2009 issue Taylor Sparks CMENC President
Greetings, colleagues! It is
with great gratitude and anticipation that I thank you all for the
opportunity to serve our organization as this year’s state president,
and it is with the same excitement that I hope to continue Alabama
CMENC’s tradition of excellence.
Rigorous planning has already taken place for this upcoming year,
and it is my hope that our organization will witness yet another period
of growth and preparation for future music educators.
As grateful as I am to be placed in such a position, rest assured
that I approach such a responsibility with conscious vigor and the
desire to further promote the advancement of music education
collegiately throughout our state.
Furthermore, I would like to take this time to thank past state advisor
Dr. Carl Hancock and past state president Lindsey Folsom for their hard
work and commitment to Alabama CMENC.
They have left large shoes to fill for myself and new state
advisor Dr. Moya Nordlund, but, at the same time, they have left both of
us prepared to continue their good work.
Many of you will also see new faces filling the positions of vice
president and secretary for our organization.
Dakota Bromley of the University of Montevallo and Heather Haynes
of the University of Alabama occupy those offices respectfully, and our
team has planned some additional responsibilities for the panel this
year. It is our intent to
visit each chapter within the state at some point before Thanksgiving to
see what is going on and exchange ideas about what could be done to
better our organization.
Also, we will take that time to share a few details concerning next
year’s AMEA conference to be held in Montgomery.
The wheels have been turning in preparation for the 2011 AMEA
conference, and I can safely state it will be a rewarding experience for
all of you who can be in attendance.
Sessions were chosen with each area of music education in mind,
and it is our hope that the sessions will serve to meet every future
music educator’s interests in the classroom.
As I learn the skills of our trade as teachers, CMENC and AMEA
prove themselves to be increasingly vital components in that journey.
It is my hope that CMENC will continue to meet the needs of
collegiate music education students in Alabama as it has in the past,
and I know AMEA 2011 will be a great experience for all of us!
Once again, I am truly grateful for the chance to serve as your
president this year! If
there are any questions or comments concerning Alabama CMENC, feel free
to contact me via email or the Alabama CMENC Facebook page.
Thanks for all your support! |
