Schedule of Events

(All times and locations subject to change)

Thursday, February 21st

8:00 AM
Set-Up Time for Exhibits 8:00 - 12:00

8:00 AM
Honor Choir Registration
Dr. Garcia-Novelli , Director of Choral Activities, Lamar University
Dr. Patti Dewitt Folkerts, Music Educator, Clinician, Composer
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 8:00 - 9:00

8:30 AM
Coffee and Registration for Elementary Educators

9:00 AM
Honor Choir Rehearsal
Dr. Garcia-Novelli , Director of Choral Activities, Lamar University
Dr. Patti Dewitt Folkerts, Music Educator, Clinician, Composer
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 9:00 - 9:50

9:00 AM
Honor Band Auditions @ Atrium Hotel
Dr. Lowell Graham, Department of Music Chair, University of Texas at El Paso
Sheily Bell, Band Division Chair
Atrium Hotel, 9:00 - 11:30

9:00 AM
Honor String Orchestra Auditions @ Holiday Inn Express
Dr. Douglas Bakenhus, Director
Sheri Margrave, String Division Chair
Holiday Inn Express 9:00 - 11:00

9:00 AM
The Role of School Administrators in Music Education
Dr. Robert Duke, Professor in Music and Human Learning,
University of Texas at Austin
Conference Room #5 -Lincoln Room 9:00 - 9:50

9:30 AM
Introduction to Orff I
Darla Meek, Lecturer in Music Education at Texas A & M University
Madison Room, 9:00 - 10:45

9:30 AM
Good Hope Advanced Band
Amanda Terry, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

9:45 AM
Choral Directors' Workshop
Getting Excited about Sightreading I. Part 1 of 3-part series
Dr. Patti Dewitt Folkerts, Music Educator, Clinician, Composer
Tensas Room 9:45 - 10:45

10:00 AM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Dr. Garcia-Novelli
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 10:00 - 11:00
10:00 AM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Assistant
Franklin Room 10:00 - 11:00

10:00 AM
Honor Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal
Bill Watrous, Director
Eddie Schiro, Jazz Division Chair
Banquet Hall #1, 10:00 - 12:00

10:00 AM
Ward 10 (Tioga) Combined 6th Grade Band
Judy Schwenk, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

10:00 AM
Clarity, Structure and Rehearsal Tools
Dr. Lowell Graham, Department of Music Chair, University of Texas at El Paso
Conference Room #3 -Fort Miro Room 10:00 - 10:50

10:45 AM
Choral Directors' Workshop
The Power of Audiation in the Choral Rehearsal. Part 2 of 3-part series
Dr. Patti Dewitt Folkerts, Music Educator, Clinician, Composer
Tensas Room 10:45 - 12:00

11:00 AM
Introduction to Orff II
Darla Meek, Lecturer in Music Education at Texas A & M University
Madison Room, 11:00 - 12:15

11:00 AM
Psychology and Music
Mr. Sam Tingle & Mrs. Connie Collins, Ouachita Parish School Psychologists
Conference Room #5, Lincoln Room 11:00 - 11:50

11:00 AM
Dr. Robert Duke Luncheon for School Administrators
Dr. Robert Duke, Professor in Music and Human Learning,
University of Texas at Austin
West Monroe Convention Center 11:00 -12:30

11:00 AM
Westside Ouachita Strings
John Jowers, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

11:10 AM
Honor Choir Rehearsal -Full Choir
Dr. Garcia-Novelli , Director of Choral Activities, Lamar University
Dr. Patti Dewitt Folkerts, Music Educator, Clinician, Composer
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 11:10 - 11:50

12:00 PM
Lexington Elementary "Singing Tigers"
Laura Arrington, Director
Conference Room #2 -Louisiana Room

1:00 PM
OPENING CEREMONIES
Key Note Speaker, Dr. Robert Duke, Professor in Music and Human Learning,
University of Texas at Austin
University of Louisiana at Monroe Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Jason Rinehart, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center 1:00 - 2:00

1:00 PM
West Ouachita High School Choral Mixed Ensemble
Sue Moore, Director
Conference Room #2 -Louisiana Room

1:00 PM
Exhibits Open 1:00 - 5:00

2:00 PM
Developing Aural Literacy in Early Childhood -Tunes lead to tonic.
Dr. Mark Turner, Associate Professor of Elementary Music Education,
Stephen F Austin State University
Conference Room #5 -Lincoln Room 2:00 - 3:15

2:00 PM
Neville High School Woman's Choral
Shelia Martin, Director
Conference Room #2 -Louisiana Room

2:15 - 3:45
Honor Ensemble Rehearsals
Honor Jazz Ensemble, Banquet Hall #1
Honor String Orchestra, Conference Room #8 -Union Room
Honor Band, Conference Rooms 4 & 6, Bayou & Morehouse Rooms

2:15 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Dr. Garcia-Novelli
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 2:15 - 3:10
2:15 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Assistant
Franklin Room 2:15 - 3:10

2:30 PM
Neville High School Band
Chelsey King, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

3:00 PM
Richwood High School Band
Joshua Spikes, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

3:00 PM
Jazz Trombone
Bill Watrous, Gammy Nominated Freelance Jazz Trombonist
Tensas Room 3:00 - 3:50

3:00 PM
How to Teach the Cello in the Classroom
Mrs. Leah Gentry-Jones, TCME Administrator, Orchestra Program Director
Conference Room #3 Fort Miro Room 3:00 - 3:50

3:00 PM
Neville High School Men's Ensemble
Shelia Martin, Director
Conference Room #2 -Louisiana Room

3:10 PM
Honor Choir Rehearsal -Full Choir
Dr. Garcia-Novelli, Director of Choral Activities, Lamar University
Dr. Patti Dewitt Folkerts, Music Educator, Clinician, Composer
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 11:10 - 11:50
3:10 PM
Choral Directors Workshop
Observe Honor Choir Rehearsal, Dr. Novelli-Garcia
3:10 - 3:50

3:30 PM
Introduction to Orff III
Darla Meek, Lecturer in Music Education at Texas A & M University
Madison Room, 3:30 - 4:45

4:00 PM
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Percussion Ensemble
Mr. Troy Breaux, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center 4:00 - 4:50

4:00 PM
Neville High School Choral Mixed Ensemble
Shelia Martin, Director
Conference Room #2 -Louisiana Room

4:00 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Dr. Garcia-Novelli
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 4:00 - 4:45
4:00 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Assistant
Franklin Room 4:00 - 4:45
4:00 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Assistant
Conference Room # 5 Lincoln Room 4:00 - 4:45
4:00 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Assistant
Conference Room # 3 Fort Miro Room 4:00 - 4:45

4:00 PM
Choral Directors' Workshop
Strings & the Choir Program
Dr. Leroy Osmon, Composer
Tensas Room 4:00 - 5:00

5:00 PM
Exhibits Closed

5:30 PM
Parkway High School Band, #2
Mark Minton, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

6:00 PM
Parkway High School Band, #1
Mark Minton, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

6:00 PM
Charms Music Office Assistant
web-based management for your school music office
Mr. Michael Baker
Conference Room #3 -Fort Miro Room 6:00 - 6:50

6:00 PM
Honor Choir Rehearsal
Dr. Garcia-Novelli , Director of Choral Activities, Lamar University
Dr. Patti Dewitt Folkerts, Music Educator, Clinician, Composer
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 6:00 - 6:50

6:15 PM - 6:50
Honor Ensemble Rehearsals
Honor Jazz Ensemble, Banquet Hall #1
Honor String Orchestra, Conference Room #8 -Union Room
Honor Band, Conference Rooms 4 & 6, Bayou & Morehouse Rooms

7:00 PM
University of Louisiana at Monroe, Choir
Dr. Debra Chandler, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

8:00 PM
University of Louisiana at Monroe, Wind Ensemble
Mr. Derle Long, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

8:00 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Dr. Garcia-Novelli
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 8:00 - 9:00
8:00 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Assistant
Franklin Room 8:00 - 9:00
8:00 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Assistant
Conference Room # 5 Lincoln Room 8:00 - 9:00
8:00 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Assistant
Conference Room # 3 Fort Miro Room 8:00 - 9:00

8:50 - 10:00
Honor Ensemble Rehearsals
Honor Jazz Ensemble, Banquet Hall #1
Honor String Orchestra, Conference Room #8 -Union Room
Honor Band, Conference Rooms 4 & 6, Bayou & Morehouse Rooms

9:10 PM
Honor Choir Rehearsal -Full Choir
Dr. Garcia-Novelli , Director of Choral Activities, Lamar University
Dr. Patti Dewitt Folkerts, Music Educator, Clinician, Composer
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 9:10 - 10:00

Friday, February 22nd

8:30 AM
Sightreading Workshop for Honor Choir
Dr. Patti Dewitt Folkerts, Music Educator, Clinician, Composer
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 8:30 - 9:00

8:30 AM
Honor Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal
Bill Watrous, Director
Eddie Schiro, Jazz Division Chair
Banquet Hall #1, 8:30 - 11:00

8:30 AM
Honor Band Rehearsal
Dr. Lowell Graham, Department of Music Chair, University of Texas at El Paso
Sheily Bell, Band Division Chair
Conference Rooms 4 & 6, Bayou & Morehouse Rooms 8:30 - 11:20

9:00 AM
Exhibits Open 9:00 - 5:00

9:00 AM
Explorations in Creativity I
Darla Meek, Lecturer in Music Education at Texas A & M University
Madison Room -9:00 - 10:30

9:00 AM
Choral Directors' Workshop
How to Start a New Piece of Music
Kathleen Buchholzer Alvizio
Tensas Room 9:00 - 10:15

9:00 AM
Neville High School String Orchestra
Sheri Margrave, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

9:00 AM
Emergency Instrument Repair
Mr. Nolan Zeringue, Instrument repair specialist
Conference Room #5, Lincoln Room 9:00 - 9:50

9:00 AM
Charms Music Office Assistant
web-based management for your school music office
Mr. Michael Baker
Conference Room #3 -Fort Miro Room 9:00 - 9:50

9:10 AM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Dr. Garcia-Novelli
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 9:10 - 10:15
9:10 AM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Assistant
Franklin Room 9:10 - 10:15

9:30 AM
Eastside Ouachita Strings
Mr. Terance Lee, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

9:30 AM
Honor String Orchestra Rehearsal
Dr. Douglas Bakenhus, Director
Sheri Margrave, String Division Chair
Conference Room #8, Union Room 9:30 - 11:10

10:00 AM
Good Hope Middle School Intermediate Band
Dan Phillips, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

10:00 AM
Orchestral Works of Percy Grainger
Dr. Leroy Osmon, Composer
Conference Room #3 Fort Miro Room 10:00 - 10:50

10:00 AM
Psychology and Music
Mr. Sam Tingle & Mrs. Connie Collins, Ouachita Parish School Psychologists
Conference Room #5, Lincoln Room 10:00 - 10:50

10:30 AM
Choral Directors' Workshop
Creativity in the Choral Rehearsal
Dr. Patti Dewitt Folkerts, Music Educator, Clinician, Composer
Franklin Room 10:30 - 11:45

10:30 AM
It's like hearding cats!: Practical suggestions for
effective early childhood music lessons.
Dr. Mark Turner, Associate Professor of Elementary Music Education,
Stephen F Austin State University
Madison Room 10:30 - 11:45

10:30 AM
Honor Choir Rehearsal -Full Choir
Dr. Garcia-Novelli , Director of Choral Activities, Lamar University
Dr. Patti Dewitt Folkerts, Music Educator, Clinician, Composer
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 10:30 - 11:30

10:30 AM
Ouachita Jr. High Band
Mr. Ernie Moran, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

11:00 AM
Caldwell Parish High School Band
Mr. Patrick Neff, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

11:00 AM
Improving Your Clarinet Sound
Mr. Lawrence Gibbs, Associate Professor, Single Reeds and Jazz Studies,
Louisiana Tech University
Conference Room #3, Fort Miro Room 11:00 - 11:50

11:30 AM
Airline High School 2nd Band
Mr. Barry Vowel, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

12:30 PM
Four Season String Quartet Concert
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center 12:30 - 1:20

12:30 PM
Organizing Your Choral Program
Kathleen Buchholzer Alvizo
Conference Room # 3 Fort Miro Room 12:30 - 1:30

12:30 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Dr. Garcia-Novelli
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 12:30 - 1:20
12:30 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Assistant
Franklin Room 12:30 - 1:20
12:30 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Assistant
Conference Room # 5 Lincoln Room 12:30 - 1:20
12:30 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Assistant
Conference Room # 8 Union Room 12:30 - 1:20

1:00 PM
Explorations in Creativity II
Darla Meek, Lecturer in Music Education at Texas A & M University
Madison Room 1:00 - 2:30

1:30 PM
Airline High School 1st Band
Mr. Barry Vowel, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

1:30 PM
Public Relations in Music Education
Dr. James Taylor,
Mr. Richard Baker, Louisiana State Supervisor of Music
Conference Room #5, Lincoln Room 1:30 - 2:20

1:30 - 3:45
Honor Jazz Ensemble, Banquet Hall #1
Honor String Orchestra, Conference Room #8 -Union Room

1:30 - 4:30
Honor Band Rehearsal, Conference Rooms 4 & 6, Bayou & Morehouse Rooms

1:35 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Dr. Garcia-Novelli
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 1:35- 2:30
1:35 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Assistant
Franklin Room 1:35- 2:30
1:35 PM
Choral Directors' Workshop
Observe Choir Rehearsal

2:00 PM
Lafayette High School 2nd Band
Mr. Scotty Walker, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

2:30 PM
Carpet Games
Dr. Patti Dewitt Folkerts, Music Educator, Clinician, Composer
Conference Room #3, Fort Miro Room 2:30 - 3:15

2:30 PM
St. Amant High School Band
Mr. Joey Nassar, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

2:30 PM
Publisher's Showcase
The Singing Musician
Kathleen Buchholzer Alvizo
Tensas Room 2:30 - 3:45

2:50 PM
Honor Choir Rehearsal -Full Choir
Dr. Garcia-Novelli , Director of Choral Activities, Lamar University
Dr. Patti Dewitt Folkerts, Music Educator, Clinician, Composer
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 2:50 - 3:50

3:00 PM
Tons of Tips for Tweaking Tone, Tuning, Technique, & Timing
Dr. William Hochkeppel, Director of Bands, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette Sax Quartet
Conference Room #5, Lincoln Room 3:00 - 3:50

3:00 PM
Lafayette High School 1st Band
Mr. Scotty Walker, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

3:15 PM
Explorations in Creativity III
Darla Meek, Lecturer in Music Education at Texas A & M University
Madison Room 3:15 - 4:30

4:00 PM
Clear Brook High School Orchestra
Mrs. Bobbi Malden, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

4:00 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Dr. Garcia-Novelli
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 4:00 - 4:45
4:00 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Assistant
Franklin Room 4:00 - 4:45
4:00 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Assistant
Conference Room # 5 Lincoln Room 4:00 - 4:45
4:00 PM
Honor Choir Sectionals with Assistant
Conference Room # 8 Union Room 4:00 - 4:45

5:00 PM
Exhibits Closed

5:00 PM
West Monroe High School Band
Mr. Robbie Freeman, Director
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

5:45 PM
Honor Band Dress Rehearsal
Dr. Lowell Graham, Department of Music Chair, University of Texas at El Paso
Sheily Bell, Band Division Chair
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center 5:45 - 6:45

6:00 PM
Honor Choir Rehearsal
Dr. Garcia-Novelli , Director of Choral Activities, Lamar University
Dr. Patti Dewitt Folkerts, Music Educator, Clinician, Composer
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 6:00 - 7:50

6:15 - 7:45
Honor String Orchestra, Conference Room #8 -Union Room

6:15 - 7:45
Honor Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal, Banquet Hall #1

6:30 PM
Utilizing Band Expressions in classroom teaching
Mr. Richard Crain, Vice President, The Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic
Conference Room #5 Lincoln Room 6:30 -7:20

7:00 PM
Sound Checks & Dress Rehearsal on stage
Northwestern University University Jazz Ensemble
Guest Artist Bill Watrous
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center 8:00 - 9:15

7:30 PM
Northwestern University University Jazz Ensemble
Guest Artist Bill Watrous
Director, Galindo Rodriguez
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center 8:00 - 9:15

9:00 PM
College Night Reception
Following Northwestern University Jazz Ensemble Concert with Bill Watrous
All Honor Ensemble participants are invited to the reception
Lobby of W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center

10:00 PM
International Association of Jazz Educators Reading Band
Bill Causey, Director
Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal Room -Banquet Hall #1 10:00 - 11:00

Saturday, February 23rd

8:30 AM
Music In Motion I
Darla Meek, Lecturer in Music Education at Texas A & M University
Madision Room 8:30 - 10:00

8:30 AM
Honor String Orchestra Dress Rehearsal
Dr. Douglas Bakenhus, Director
Sheri Margrave, String Division Chair
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center 8:30 - 9:30

8:30 AM
Honor Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal
Bill Watrous, Director
Eddie Schiro, Jazz Division Chair
Banquet Hall #1, 8:30 - 9:30

9:00 AM
Exhibits Open 9:00 - 12:00

9:00 AM
Emergency Instrument Repair
Mr. Nolan Zeringue, Instrument repair specialist
Conference Room #3, Fort Miro Room, 9:00 - 9:50

9:00 AM
How to achieve better results from your percussion section without a stun gun!
Dr. Guy Gauthreaux, Percussion, The United States Navy Band, retired
Clinic Room #1, Ouachita Room 9:00 - 9:50

9:00 AM
Honor Band Rehearsal
Dr. Lowell Graham, Department of Music Chair, University of Texas at El Paso
Sheily Bell, Band Division Chair
Conference Rooms 4 & 6, Bayou & Morehouse Rooms 9:00 - 10:30

9:30 AM
Honor Choir Rehearsal
Dr. Garcia-Novelli , Director of Choral Activities, Lamar University
Dr. Patti Dewitt Folkerts, Music Educator, Clinician, Composer
Conference Room # 7 Caldwell 9:30 - 10:45

9:45 AM
Honor Jazz Ensemble Dress Rehearsal
Bill Watrous, Director
Eddie Schiro, Jazz Division Chair
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center 9:45 - 10:45

9:45 AM
Honor String Orchestra Rehearsal
Dr. Douglas Bakenhus, Director
Sheri Margrave, String Division Chair
Conference Room #8, Union Room 9:45 - 11:15

10:00 AM
International Association of Jazz Educators Bussiness Meeting
Conference Room #5 Lincoln Room 10:00 - 10:50

10:00 AM
Smart Music
Mr. Terry Hopkins
Conference Room #3, Fort Miro Room, 10:00 - 10:50

10:15 AM
Music In Motion II
Darla Meek, Lecturer in Music Education at Texas A & M University
Madision Room 10:15 - 11:45

11:00 AM
Honor Choir Dress Rehearsal on Stage
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center
11:00 - 12:00

11:00 AM
Round Table Discussion
Topic: The current state of Music Education in our Schools
Panel: Dr. Lowell Grahem, Dr. William Hochkeppel, Dr. James Tayler,
Mr. Richard Baker, Mr. Gary Barton
Conference Room #5 Lincoln Room

12:00 PM
Exhibits Close

12:30 PM
Movement with Masterworks
Madison Room 12:30 - 2:00

1:00 PM
South Central Regional Music Conference Honor Choir Concert
Dr. Garcia-Novelli , Director of Choral Activities, Lamar University
Dr. Patti Dewitt Folkerts, Music Educator, Clinicien, Composer
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center 1:00 - 1:45

2:00 PM
South Central Regional Music Conference Honor Jazz Ensemble Concert
Bill Watrous, Director
Eddie Schiro, Jazz Division Chair
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center 2:00 - 2:45

3:00 PM
South Central Regional Music Conference Honor String Orchestra Concert
Dr. Douglas Bakenhus, Director
Sheri Margrave, String Division Chair
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center 3:00 - 3:45

4:00 PM
South Central Regional Music Conference Honor Band Concert
Dr. Lowell Graham, Department of Music Chair, University of Texas at El Paso
Sheily Bell, Band Division Chair
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center 4:00 - 4:45

7:00 PM
Jazz Concert
Featuring Bill Watrous
accompanied by the Bill Causey Big Band
Special guest appearance by Mike Williams, lead trumpet, Count Basie Orchestra
W.L."Jack" Howard Theatre, Monroe Civic Center 7:00 PM
Advance tickets: Youth $5, High School / College $10 (with ID), Adult $20
Tickets at the door: Youth $5, High School / College $15 (with ID), Adult $25

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