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Marcy J. Wilson, AOA President

As I begin my second term as President of the Alabama Orchestra Association, I am thrilled from my experiences last year and look forward to working with the talented students and teachers that comprise the AOA membership.

I am excited that so many of our district chairs and officers are returning for another term on the AOA board.  Were it not for these dedicated musicians and educators, AOA would not run as efficiently as it does.  The AOA officers are Marcy Wilson (President), Clay McKinney (Vice-President/President-Elect), Felicia Sarubin (Secretary), Daniel Jamieson (Treasurer), Julie Hornstein (Executive Director).  I would also like to extend a warm welcome to Thomas Furlough and Amanda Igo who will be joining us as new District Chairs.  The seven district representatives are Dan Hornstein (Northern), Amanda Igo (Central), Roland Lister (East Central), Thomas Furlough (West Central), Felicia Sarubin (Southwest), Greta V. Champlin and Beth Hoener (South Central), and Ginger Zingara (Southeast). Thank you chairs for all the many jobs you do!

Plans for the 2011 All-State Festival are well underway.  The festival will be held at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa on February 10-13, 2011.  I would like to encourage not only all string players but wind, brass, and percussion students to get involved in this year’s festival.  Our festival is a great occasion for all students to gain the opportunity to perform in a full orchestra setting.  All-State is also a great outlet for students to meet fellow musicians from across the state.  In the past we have been fortunate to host nationally-recognized conductors and educators to work with our fine students, and we will continue that tradition again this year.  The conductors for the 2011 All-State festival will be Wes Kenney (Colorado State University), Dr. Fred Geiersbach (Saint Andrews School in Delaware), and Latoya Lamons-Slocumb, (Youth Orchestras of Prince William County in Virginia).  Auditions for All-State will occur in the end of September to the beginning of October depending on your district.  Downloadable audition excerpts will be available in August from our website:  http://www.alabamaorchestraassociation.org

I am looking forward to another term as President and strive to continue the high level of excellence that AOA defines.

Calendar of events:

August 14, 2010:                     Audition Excerpts Posted

October 11, 2010:                   Auditions must be completed (varies by district)

October 11, 2010:                   Deadline for All-State Scholarship Applications

November 15, 2010:               Audition Results Posted

December 1, 2010:                  All-State Registration Deadline