SCDBA MINUTES: WINTER MEETING 2006

The winter meeting of the South Central District Bandmasters Association was held January 27, 2006 at the Mooresville ARP Church in conjunction with the District Band Clinic at Mooresville HS. The meeting was called to order by chairman Blair Smith at 2:19 pm.

The minutes of the September 12, 2005 Fall Business Meeting were read and approved.

Richard Holmes gave the Treasurer’s Report and cited that more funds were to be expended this year, in large part due to the commissioned work. His report was approved.

Mekel Rogers introduced Ray Linkous from Carolina Crown who introduced an outreach program available to band directors from the Crown and announced upcoming events.

Blair also thanked Howren Music Company for providing lunch, and thanks to The Music Center, Brook-Mays, Music and Arts, etc.

OLD BUSINESS

District Auditions: Mark Reese reported:

1. Securing enough judges was a problem this year, as some directors failed to attend.

2. On-line registration greatly streamlined the process

3. Audition ran very smoothly

4. JOIN THE YAHOO GROUP

5. Audition date set: January 6, 2007 Deadline: December 6, 2006

District Clinic: Ken Davis reported:

1. The chairman is pleased to continue to host at Mooresville

2. James Curnow to conduct at clinic next year

3. Clinic Date 2007: January 26-27

4. Clinicians: Senior Band: James Curnow (with commission work)

High School: Sean O’Loughlin

MS: Lesli Clowes (as elected at meeting)

5. Felicia requested that directors please supervise students at dinner.

Constitutional Change(s) Proposal: Richard Holmes

The following constitution changes were unanimously approved:

1. Membership: On-line registration REQUIRED by deadline date for participation in all district events.

2. Organization: Changes on board makeup to now include two “at large’ members each from HS and MS directors.

3. Meetings: A Spring meeting (date TBA) was added to calendar.

4. Business meetings will now follow Robert’s Rules of Order

5. Voting members of the SCDBA Board of Directors will be limited to the following officers:

Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Treasurer, At-large members (4), Past Chairman and Webmaster

Award of Excellence: Jim Hill voted as 2006-07 recipient.

Officer Elections: The following were elected as officers for 2006-08

1. Chairman: John Mode

2. Vice-Chair: Keith James

3. Treasurer: Richard Holmes

Middle School Contest: Jim Hill

1. To be held at Wingate University March 8-10, 2006.

2. Registration and fee due by 2/8/06

3. Judges: Ed Keifer, Ed Whitener, Pat Wiley and W.C. Lanning.

4. Some discussion was entertained regarding judge selection without any action being taken.

High School Contest: James Phillips/ Neil Underwood

1. To be held at North Lincoln High School March 21-24, 2006

2. Application deadline February 21, 2006

3. Judges I-IV: R. Palmer and T. Fleming (SR) others TBA

4. Judges V-VI: J. West, L. Hicken, M. Beamish and T. Smith (SR)

5. Neil Underwood reported auditorium characteristics @ N. Lincoln HS.

6. K. James proposed a $100.00/day honorarium for Underwood as site host for this year (only).

Passed by unanimous voice vote.

Jazz Clinic/ Festival: Jerry Lowe reported:

1. Clinic to be held at Lenoir-Rhyne College on Feb. 18-18, 2006.

2. Jazz Festival also to be held at LRC on May 5-6, 2006.

3. MS bands and combos encouraged to attend and participate.

Solo and Ensemble Contest: Neil Underwood

1. To be held at N. Lincoln HS on May 6, 2006 (deadline 4/6/06)

2. Change in fee schedule was approved as follows:

$2.50 per student up to 9 in group.

$25.00 per ensemble 10 members and over.

3. Every participant to receive a certificate.

4. Neil reported that last year’s event lost money, encouraged more participation.

Honors Band Auditions: Keith James

1. To be held at East Davidson HS March 4, 2006

2. Deadline for registration February 15, 2005

3. Audition fee of $15.00

4. MS Chmn: Michael Capps (Central) HS Chmn: Keith James (S. Central) SHS Chmn: Brad Langhaus (Eastern)

5. Director’s Meeting @ 12 noon.

6. Information and registration forms on website.

Honors Band Clinic:

1. To be held again at UNC-G, John Locke, host 4/21-23/06

2. Fee set at $35.00

3. Clinicians: Dr. John Locke 11-12, Dr. Thomas Fraschillo 9-10 and Charles Meghan MS

Spring Meeting: May 8, 2006 Site TBA Dinner provided by the Music Center

Will vote on at large board members at that time.

NCBA Update

1. Lapel pins will be obtained for those who have performed at convention.

2. Hall of Fame inductees to be listed on website.

District Line Committee: Scott Clowes reported that no changes will be made at the present time. The current lines will remain “as is” pending the vote to be taken on the proposal currently on the state website at Honors Band. Some problems reported with bands crossing district lines for events.

Marching Band Committee: Blair Smith reported:

1.Keith James will replace Blair as our district representative.

2.Problems concerning the ratings sheets addressed again:

Bottom end numbers will be removed

All numbers will be “pushed” up

Box “4” now classed Superior

All “effect” words removed from performance sheets

3. Changes are being made and considered based on received comments.

4. Reportedly, 82% of bands went to at least one state sanctioned contest in 2005.

NEW BUSINESS

District Band: Students have been asking for something other than Bar-b-que for Friday dinner. Vote taken. Blair will talk to Ken Davis about a possible change.

Jazz Band Auditions: Directors reminded that their attendance is REQUIRED for both auditions and performance.

No further business being brought before the members, the meeting was adjourned by Blair Smith at 3:43 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

John Mode Vice Chairman.