Centennial HighSchool StringOrchestraRoswell, Georgia Young K. Kim,Conductor

Chicago YouthSymphonyOrchestraChicago, IllinoisAllen Tinkham, Conductor

Dickerson Eighth GradeOrchestraMarietta, GeorgiaMarion C. Sievers and Rebecca Dosch,Conductors

Satellite High SchoolSymphonic OrchestraSatellite Beach, Florida Frank Diaz and Mark Nelson,Conductors

Springfield Youth SymphonySpringfield, Missouri Larry Dissmore and Philip Thomas,Conductors

Upper Arlington High SchoolChamber OrchestraUpper Arlington, Ohio John R. Deliman, Conductor

Walton High SchoolPhilharmoniaMarietta, Georgia Perry Holbrook and Rebecca Dosch,Conductors

Atlanta Youth Wind SymphonyAtlanta, Georgia Scott A. Stewart, Conductor

Beaumont Middle SchoolSymphonic BandLexington, Kentucky Teresa J. Elliott, Conductor

Carmel High School Wind Symphony ICarmel, Indiana Richard L. Saucedo and Michael S.Pote, Conductors

Downing Middle SchoolSymphonic BandFlower Mound, Texas Steve Smith, Conductor

Duncanville High School Wind EnsembleDuncanville, Texas Tom Shine and Brian Merrill,Conductors

Langham CreekHigh SchoolSymphonic BandHouston, Texas Scott McAdow,Conductor

Lincoln High SchoolSymphonic WindsTallahassee, FloridaAlexander Kaminsky,Conductor

New World School of the ArtsWind EnsembleMiami, FloridaRodester Brandon, Conductor

North Ridge Middle SchoolHonors BandNorth Richland Hills, Texas Cynthia A. Lansford, Conductor

Northshore Concert BandBarrington, Illinois Mallory Thompson, Conductor

The United States Army BandWashington, DC Colonel Gary Lamb, Conductor

VanderCook College of MusicSymphonic BandChicago, Illinois Charles Menghini, Conductor

Yamaha Symphonic BandHamamatsu, Shizuoka JapanTakeya Sakai, Conductor

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Introducing the 2005 Performers

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Grandview High School Jazz OrchestraGrandview, Missouri Garry Anders, Director

Mandeville High SchoolJazz EnsembleMandeville, Louisiana Paul Frechou, Director

Piedmont Lakes MiddleSchool Jazz EnsembleApopka, Florida Douglas Perry, Director

Rob Parton’s JAZZTECH Big BandOak Park, Illinois Rob Parton, Director

Southwest Missouri StateUniversity Jazz BandSpringfield, Missouri Jerry Hoover, Director

The United States Air ForceAirmen of NoteWashington, D.C. SMSgt. Joseph Jackson, Director

Orpheus Piano QuartetMerida, Yucatan, Mexico

American Brass QuintetNew York, New York

Claribel Clarinet ChoirOostende, BelgiumGuido Six, Conductor

Harrison School for the Arts Chamber WindsLakeland, Florida Rob Lambert, Conductor

Lassiter High SchoolPercussion Ensemble 1Marietta, Georgia Michael Lynch, Conductor

The Harper College Steel BandPalatine, Illinois Paul G. Ross, Conductor

The Ohio State University Percussion EnsembleColumbus, Ohio Susan Powell, Conductor

Dickerson Eighth Grade Orchestra

North Ridge Middle School Honors Band

Streaming videos from the 2004 Midwest Clinic concerts can still be viewed at www.midwestclinic.org/band_archive.asp

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Midwest Clinic is pleased toannounce the appointment of PaulaThornton to the Board of Directors.Paula Thornton has taught for twenty-seven years in the state of Florida. Sheis currently in her eleventh year asDirector of Bands at Buchholz HighSchool in Gainesville, Florida. Ms.Thornton holds a Bachelor of ArtsDegree, summa cum laude, fromLouisiana Tech University and a Masterof Music Education Degree with anemphasis in clarinet performance fromthe University of South Carolina.

Thornton’s teaching responsibilities atBuchholz High School include the direc-tion of three Concert Ensembles, twoJazz Bands, the Percussion Class, andthe Golden Regiment Marching Band.Under her direction, the Buchholz HighSchool Band was awarded the SudlerFlag of Honor by the John Philip SousaFoundation in 2003. The WindSymphony performed at the MidwestClinic in Chicago, Illinois in December2002. The band also performed at theCollege Band Directors NationalAssociation and National BandAssociation Southern Regional

Conference in Atlanta, Georgia inFebruary 2002. The Buchholz GoldenRegiment performed in the Macy’sThanksgiving Day Parade and on NBC’s“Today Show” in November 2000.

Thornton is President of the FloridaBandmasters Association and has heldthe position of High SchoolRepresentative on the board of theNational Band Association. She current-ly serves as the Florida State Chair ofthe NBA and of the Sousa National HighSchool Honors Band. Thornton has heldthe offices of FBA District Chairman

and District Secretary, and has been amember of the Sight-Reading MusicCommittee. She currently is a memberof the FBA Music Committee, the FBAFinance Committee, and serves asChairman of the FBA ClinicsCommittee. She also serves as a mem-ber of the Florida Music EducationAssociation Executive Board. Ms.Thornton was the conductor for theFlorida All-State Small School HonorBand in January 2002, and has served asguest conductor/clinician for numerousother Honor Bands.

Thornton was elected to the AmericanBandmasters Association in 2004. Shewas inducted into the Omega Chapter ofPhi Beta Mu in 2002. She has receivedthe NBA Citation of Excellence on twooccasions, and she was recognized in2002 as a recipient of the Legion ofHonor administered by the John PhilipSousa Foundation. Thornton’s other professional and honorary affiliationsinclude NBA, FBA, FMEA, MENC,ASBDA, IAJE, WBDI, Phi Beta Mu, PhiKappa Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa, andSigma Alpha Iota. ■

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Bobby Adams

Tim Adams

Milton Allen

American Brass Quintet

Deborah Baker Monday

H. Christian Bernhard II

Norman Bewley

Greg Bimm

Ronald Carter

Anthony J. Cirone

Continental Trombone

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Eugene Migliaro Corporon

William Dick

Patrick Dunnigan

David Dzubay

SGM Dennis Edelbrock

Michael J. Fansler

Ricky L. Fleming

David Fodor

Mark Ford

James Froseth

Jay Gephart

Nancy Golden

Gordon Goodwin

Donald Grantham

Paul Haar

Bernhard Habla

Richard K. Hansen

Delwyn Harnisch

Caroline Hartig

Glenn C. Hayes

Chris Heidenreich

Karel Husa

James Jordan

Nicolas Kendall

Bradley N. Kent

Paul Kimpton

Ian Krouse

Karel Husa

Caroline Hartig

Ricky L. Fleming

Anthony J. Cirone

Amy M. Novick

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Rob Lambert

Libby B. Larsen

Joe Lapka

Lyndon Lawless

David Littrell

Julie Lyonn Lieberman

David McCormick

Eileen Meyer Russell

Bob Mintzer

Ervin Monroe

Jean Montes

Barry E. Morgan

Randy Navarre

Chad Nicholson

Amy M. Novick

Thomas O’Neal

Bob Phillips

Harvey Phillips

Susan Powell

Perry A. Ralenkotter

Timothy Reynish

Mitchell Robinson

William T. Robinson III

Paul Ross

Peter John Sacco

Dwayne Sagen

Laurie Scott

Daryl Silberman

Guido Six

Jennifer L. Stewart

Pamela Tellejohn-Hayes

Mike Tomaro

Frank Troyka

United States Air ForceAcademy Winds

United States Army HeraldTrumpets

Darren Webb

Dean Westman

David Zerull

Mimi Zweig

Julie Lyonn Lieberman

Jean Montes

American Brass Quintet

Gordon Goodwin

H. Christian Bernhard II

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Room reservations must be received 21 days prior to theopening of the Clinic. Rooms will be held until 6:00 p.m. ALL RATES SUBJECT TO STATE, COUNTY, AND CITYTAXES

DiscountAir FaresThe Midwest Clinic hassecured discounted air fares for conference participants.To make reservations, contact the official travel agency,The Travel 100 Group, 519 Park Dr., Kenilworth, IL 60043.Toll Free: 877-436-2323. E-mail: RAG@T100G.com. Or callAmerican Airlines, 800-433-1790 and ask for Star FileA10D5AB. Please note: you must reserve your housingdirectly through the hotel of your choice; please do notcontact The Travel 100 Group to reserve housing.

The Midwest Clinic 2005 Conference Housing Information

Housing is available at the following hotels at the rates indicated.To make a reservation, please contact the reservation managerof the hotel of your choice.Room AvailabilityThe main Midwest Clinic room block at the Hilton Chicago was sold outwithin twelve hours of when it opened on April 1. There are no addi-tional rooms at the Hilton being held for Midwest Clinic attendees thisyear, but rooms are available at all of the other hotels listed here, atthe special rates offered.

1. Hilton Chicago 2. The Palmer House720 S. Michigan Avenue 17 E. Monroe Street Chicago, Illinois 60605 Chicago, Illinois 60603www.chicagohilton.com www.hilton.com/hotels/CHIPHHH/312-922-4400 312-726-7500877-865-5320 877-865-5320Single $120 Single $120Double $130 Double $130Triple $145 Triple $145Quad $160 Quad $160

3. Hyatt Regency Chicago 4. Essex Inn on Grant Park151 E. Wacker Drive 800 S. Michigan AvenueChicago, Illinois 60601 Chicago, Illinois 60605www.chicago.hyatt.com/chirc/index.html www.essexinn.com312-565-1234 312-939-2800800-233-1234 800-621-6909800-233-1235 FAX 312-939-0526Single $91 Single $104Double $91 Double $104Triple $99 Triple $114Quad $99 Quad $124

5. Congress Plaza Hotel520 S. Michigan AvenueChicago, Illinois 60605www.congresshotel.com312-986-1234800-635-1667Single $95Double $95Triple $110Quad $120

7. The Fairmont Chicago200 N. Columbus Dr.Chicago, Illinois 60601312-565-8000800-526-2008www.fairmont.comSingle $109Double $109Triple $124

9. Hostelling International Chicago24 E. Congress ParkwayChicago, Illinois 60605312-360-0300$30 $30.25 per person for groups of ten (includes breakfast)

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6. Best WesternGrant Park Hotel1100 S. Michigan Avenue Chicago, Illinois 60605312-922-2900 800-472-6875 Single $105Double $105Triple $115Quad $115

8. Swissôtel Chicago323 E. Wacker Dr.Chicago, Illinois 60601-9722312-565-0565888-73-SWISSwww.swissotel-chicago.comSingle $117Double $117Triple $137Quad $137

Rejuvenation, encouragement, advice,and mentoring are all words thatcome to mind when I think of theMidwest Clinic. This was the secondMidwest that I have attended. Everythingfrom the booths to clinicians and per-formances created the energy I need tocontinue striving for greatness with myband. The Midwest Clinic, I have come torealize, is where I recharge my batteries.

The Midwest Clinic is a wonderfulplace to meet the best teachers in theworld. This association is both enlighten-ing and motivating. Talking with thesepeople is the most important part, andwhat excites me and encourages me tocome home and be a better musicteacher. I have felt all of these things atthis year’s Midwest, and I look forward toattending again next year.

—Jermie ArnoldAmerican Fork, Utah

Once again, attendance at theMidwest Clinic has proven to revital-ize many teachers’ work in the classroom.Relevant issues in curriculum, equip-ment, planning, motivation and morewere addressed. Musicianship and reinforcement of basic skills and the symbiosis of bother were constant themes of the week.

The performances at the Clinic areinspiring. It is a thrill to see young people achieve such a high level of skilland maturity. The works performed ofteninspire an expansion of repertoire.The convention hall experience at theClinic is a value to those who attend.New music and method books are thereto be previewed. There are not manytimes or places a teacher can compareand contrast endless method books, instruments, fundraising programs and equipment options.

—Jennifer N. BayerlWaukesha, Wisconsin

This year’s conference was the best forme as a professional teacher. I learned alot of information that I know I will use inmy classroom. The sessions were verywell organized; the lectures were inform-ative and engaging. There were a lot ofhands-on and visual contributions, whichis what I really like and appreciate. Theexhibits were great and also well organ-ized. The music I heard from all groupswere spectacular on many different levels—no matter if it was a middleschool, college, or professional group, allof the music was great. The conferencewas a great experience and such an inspi-ration for me as a teacher.

—Titus PeckMilwaukee, Wisconsin

Annual attendance at the MidwestClinic stimulates and invigoratesone’s approach to teaching instrumentalmusic in the public school setting in newand varied ways. The Midwest Clinic isan opportunity not only to discover thelatest concepts, but to validate what wedo each and every day. Every year that Iattend the Midwest Clinic, I feel rejuve-nated, energized, and informed. So muchlearning happens in such a short periodof time that I am grateful that I keep anotebook of the sessions.

—Lisa M. SchutlzeBaltimore, Maryland

I attended twenty-three sessions in all. I came away from the conferencerefreshed, invigorated, inspired andproud to be a part of the profession, andalso determined to feed and nourish mymusical soul on a regular basis, to strivefor balance, and to remind myself often ofthe wonders of performance and learningthrough attending conferences such asthis.

—Mary S. WeirichCulver, Indiana

It’s that time of year again, the MidwestClinic in Chicago. I had the opportunityto attend many fantastic clinics and performances, and to visit with friendsand colleagues that I have not seen for awhile. It is a great time to learn newtechniques, to review forgotten tech-niques, to hear great literature, and tosee new/old products.

I love interactive workshops! It is onething to have concepts presented to you;however, it is another to see it beingapplied.

Not only did I attend clinics but Iattended some wonderful concerts. I have always found it beneficial for performing ensembles at the Midwest toplay a variety of graded music—youalways need to remember the elementaryand middle level ensembles.

I spent quite a few hours in theexhibits. I LOVE having access to music(concert, solo/ensemble, jazz, methods)and to published books and resources. It is nice to be able to speak with musicdealers, companies, and universities. The time spent at exhibits will aid methroughout the year and provide me withinformation and materials that I can usein my daily teaching and planning.

It was another FANTASTIC year at theMidwest Clinic and I am already lookingforward to next year.

—Melissa Ann Grygiel SmithAmes, Iowa

These remarks were taken from paperswritten for graduate credit offered by theUniversity of Miami. The MidwestClinic gratefully acknowledges theauthors of all of the papers submittedthrough this program.

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Ray E. Cramer, President Richard C. Crain, Vice-President

Mark S. Kelly, Vice-PresidentGlenn E. Holtz, Treasurer

Harry BegianRichard E. Brittain

John ClintonJacquelyn Dillon-Krass

Rodney DorseyJ. Richard Dunscomb

Antonio J. GarcíaMark Kjos

Ed LiskDavid C. McCormick

Denny SenseneyDorothy StraubPaula ThorntonJohn Whitwell

BOARD MEMBERS EMERITUSEugene W. AllenNeil A. Kjos, Jr.Dorothy KunkelMarvin J. Rabin

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59th Annual Midwest Clinic—December 13-17, Hilton Chicago

Survey Feedback Leads to Changes

Since it was posted on the Midwest Clinic website in January, the 2005 attendee sur-vey has been filled out by more than 500 music teachers and college students whoattended the conference last year. We are thrilled with this response and by thethoughtful, heartfelt observations that have been submitted. It is deeply gratifying to readabout how important the conference is to so many of you and how our efforts to present thebest event of its kind are met by your efforts to make the most of the opportunity to attend.At the same time, it is exciting to learn about YOUR ideas for how the Midwest Clinic mightbetter serve you in the future.

We are especially pleased with the positive response to two of the new features introducedlast year: the rehearsal labs held at the Palmer House and the clinics that were repeated asecond time during the week. Based on your feedback, we plan to expand both of theseprograms, scheduling more rehearsal labs, and repeating more clinics to give you greaterflexibility in planning your time at the conference.

It is common for teachers to speak of leaving the Midwest Clinic feeling inspired, revital-ized, and eager to return to their jobs. The same is true of us. With your continued cooper-ation and support, we are excited by the opportunity to present an even better conferenceeach year. Again, thank you for making the Midwest Clinic a part of your career and yourlife. We look forward to seeing you in December.

If you did not participate in the 2005 survey, you can still do so by visiting www.midwest-clinic.org/survey.