2005 News/Home Page Archive
Listed in reverse chronological order. Does not include regular features like "The President's Corner" or the WASBE Newsletter.
2005 Conference CDs
Mark Morette of Mark Custom Recording Services reports that CDs of the performances by Frysk Fanfare Orchestra, Univ. of Florida, West Winds, Republic of Korea Navy, Singapore Youth Wind Orchestra, Stadtharmonie Zürich Oerlikon-Seebach, Singapore Armed Forces and Pacific Symphonic Wind Ensemble are now shipping. The other recordings (Senzoku Gakuen, IYWO, Hong Kong, Chinese Youth Corps, N. Rhine–Westphalia) cannot be released at this time because of difficulties surrounding copyright releases. Mark Custom continues to work on this problem.
Publisher Info Added to Nordic Instrumental Music Resource
The Nordic Instrumental Music resource in the Resources section of our web site is now even better than before, as we have compiled up-to-date publisher contact information for most of the publishers and Music Information Centres mentioned in the listings.
Warren Benson 1924–2005
Composer Warren Benson passed away on the morning of Thursday, 6 October 2005. As well as being a long-time WASBE member, Warren also served on WASBE Council. He wrote 17 works for Wind Ensemble, including The Passing Bell, The Solitary Dancer, and Ginger Marmalade.
Alfred Reed 1921–2005
Alfred Reed passed away following a short illness on Saturday afternoon, 17 September 2005, at the age of 84. This world known band composer and long time WASBE member composed almost one hundred original compositions for wind band, including five symphonies and such popular works as the Russian Christmas Music, the Armenian Dances, A Festival Prelude, and El Camino Real.
Dallas Wind Symphony Fanfares
The Dallas Wind Symphony has announced the following winners of the 2005-2006 Brass Fanfares Competition. The fanfares will be performed by members of the Dallas Wind Symphony at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas on the dates noted.
| Greg Barnes | A Hero’s Welcome | 29 September 2005 |
| Nathan Langfitt | A Fanfare for Frederick Fennell | 25 October 2005 |
| William Harbinson | Maestro’s Flourish | 15 November 2005 |
| Tadd Russo | Symphony Fanfare | 31 January 2006 |
| Craig Thomas Naylo | On The Head of a Pin | 14 February 2006 |
| Roland Barrett | Burn | 14 March 2006 |
| Ellen Vanderslice | Gothic Fanfare | 18 April 2006 |
ISME and WASBE Sign Memorandum
The President of the International Society for Music Education (ISME), Gary McPherson, and Dennis Johnson, in one of his last acts as WASBE President, signed an Memorandum of Understanding between the two organizations in July 2005. The Memorandum, which will be in force for six years and may be renewed by mutual consent, was signed in the pursuit of developing music education and active participation in music-making internationally, and for the purpose of disseminating knowledge that will benefit and serve music educators and music professionals globally. To this aim, both organizations agree to promote the activities of the other organization, share information that will mutually strengthen the work of both associations, participate in the activities organized by each association such as conferences and symposia, and facilitate and build networks between both organizations.
Want to Perform at the 2007 WASBE Conference in Ireland?
For those wind bands/ensembles wishing to perform at the 2007 WASBE Conference in Killarney, Ireland, applications will be accepted through 1 November 2005. Interested groups should apply in writing to:
Bert Aalders, WASBE President
Biblioservice Gelderland
Postbus 9052
6800 GR Arnhem
The Netherlands
The Letter of Application should include the following supporting materials:
- A statement of the wind band/ensemble’s mission.
- A statement of the conductor’s philosophy of programming.
- Three recent programs plus reviews and other supporting written documents.
- An unedited tape or CD of a recent live performance.
- A suggested listing of compositions considered appropriate for performance at a WASBE Conference and the rationale for selecting these works.
- A statement indicating how the ensemble would finance its trip to the WASBE Conference.
- A statement indicating that the ensemble is familiar with the Guidelines for Performing Ensembles at WASBE International Conferences.
- A statement indicating that the ensemble is willing, eighteen months in advance of Conference, to sign a Letter of Agreement with WASBE based on the Guidelines.
You may download the Guidelines [PDF; 120K]. For more information, contact:
Dr. Leon J. Bly
WASBE Executive Director
Graf-von-Galen-Str. 28
D-70565 Stuttgart, Germany
Tel.: +49 / 711 / 715 77 47
Fax: +49 / 711 / 715 77 61
Email: WASBE@t-online.de
Major Nordic Music Resource Posted
At the 2003 WASBE Conference, Dr. Mark Lammers offered WASBE his 1991 catalogue of selected Nordic Instrumental Music for College and Universities for posting on our web site. There were no more remaining printed copies (save for the one he gave the web editor) of this annotated listing of over 1400 titles, but he still had the original databases. We are pleased to announce that you can now access this resource in the Resources section of the main WASBE web site. We are certainly interested in updating this resource, but it will require a lot of volunteer time to do it. If you are interested in helping us maintain this unique resource, please contact the Web Editor.
Egil Gundersen Awarded Honorary Life Membership
At the second Annual General Meeting at the recent WASBE Conference in Singapore, retiring Treasurer Egil Gundersen of Norway was awarded an Honorary Life Membership in WASBE. Outgoing President Dennis Johnson spoke about Egil's long and dedicated service to WASBE, for which Egil received a long standing ovation. Egil served as Treasurer from 1981–83 and 1985–2005 (he is still doing the job until we can get the bank accounts transferred). His farewell message will appear in the September 2005 WASBE Newsletter.
Conference Archives Available
A wonderful assortment of articles, reviews and pictures were collected during the 2005 Conference in Singapore. These articles, plus materials that we will add in the coming weeks, will form an archive that we know you will enjoy. You can visit the archives (now sorted by the day of the session or concert), using the buttons along the top of the browser window to change dates.
We have recently added the speaking notes and repertoire list handout from Tim Reynish's brown bag session (thanks to Tim for making these available).
We have been informed that the Singapore Committee will also be updating their web site with material from the Conference, so check out wasbe2005.com as well.
Board Member Hultgren to Receive Award
Ralph Hultgren (Australia), a member of the WASBE Board of Directors and co-chair of the WASBE Schools Network, has been selected to receive the 2005 Midwest Clinic International Award in recognition of his international contributions to music education. The presentation will occur on Friday, December 16, appropriately enough during a high school band concert at the conference. Congratulations, Ralph!
Get Conference Merchandise
Delegates who wish to join in the celebrations at the Opening & Closing receptions can make their reservations by faxing in a form [PDF; 85K] or by registering at the counter during the Conference period. Details can be found on the form.
You will also be able to purchase a wide variety of WASBE 2005 merchandise. You can see all the items and download an order form by visiting the merchandise page on the WASBE 2005 web site.
Need More Information?
If you want details on the performing groups, the guest speakers, the schedule of events, and hotel accommodations, all of that information and more is available on the Conference Web Site: www.wasbe2005.com. Daily updates will be posted exclusively on www.wasbe.org.
2005 Conference Updates from Singapore
Great news for those of you who have not yet registered for the 2005 WASBE Conference in Singapore: the great "early bird" rates have been extended until 08 July! (On-site registration begins 09 July.) If you're still undecided, you want to check the regularly-updated Conference Website, which recently added the repertoire being performed by the conference bands (check the individual band profiles). Also available are profiles of some of the Outreach Bands which will be coming over to participate in the Outreach Programmes as well as the Conference activities. More profiles will be added in the weeks to come, so make sure you visit www.wasbe2005.com!
Also, concert ticket sales are now open to the general public at www.sistic.com.sg. Student concession tickets and bulk orders are also possible at a reduced rate.
If you've already decided to go to the conference and would like to be a writer of some of the daily updates we hope to post to the WASBE Web Site during the conference, please contact Web Publisher Anthony Reimer at wasbe@jazzace.ca as soon as possible. Yes, you too could be a WASBE Blogger!
Finally, the Singapore Conference Committee has been informed that the Marina Mandarin will no longer be an Official Hotel for the 2005 Conference, as they have decided to undergo major renovations during the Conference period and will be shut down. More details are available on the WASBE 2005 Conference web site, including information for those who had already booked a conference package involving the Marina Mandarin.
Schools Network Discussion Forum Established
WASBE Schools Network (WSN) has started a discussion forum open to any and all school music educators worldwide — you do not have to be a member of WASBE to take part. The full information is available in the WSN area of our web site.
Conducting Workshop List
Now that the application deadline is passed for scholarships, the Conductor Scholarship Program page has tranformed into a list of selected conducting workshops and symposia that members may wish to attend. Three new listings have been added recently.
Budiansky Article Follow-up
Stephen Budiansky, whose opinion article on School Band Music was reprinted in the March WASBE Newsletter, has posted a follow-up article on his personal web site. He writes, "When I set out to write a short and slightly amusing article for the Washington Post about what I — as a parent and an amateur musician — felt was wrong with the school music repertoire, little did I realize that I would end up feeling like someone who had just done the 800 yard dash through a live mine field. ... I thought perhaps I'd hear from one or two readers. In fact, literally nothing I have written in 25 years of journalism has generated such an outpouring of passionate responses."
Frank Ticheli Composition Contest
Manhattan Beach Music offers US$6,500 in prizes for new compositions in grades 1 and 3. For copies of the official rules and entry form visit www.manhattanbeachmusic.com.
WASBE Board of Directors Elections
Due to the late delivery of the March Newsletter to many members, the deadline for submitting your ballots for the 2005 WASBE Board of Directors election has been extended to 15 June. If you have misplaced your newsletter (or have not received it yet), you can read the information on the candidates online as well as download a ballot. You will need the Members Only username and password that you were sent when you renewed your membership. Please take the time to put your vote forward.
March Newsletter Update
Have You Received It?
If you are a current member and have not received your copy of the March Newsletter by Monday, May 23, please send an e-mail message with your name, country and membership number (if known) to nonews at jazzace dot ca (we had to remove the clickable link due to excess spam). We believe the problem has been solved that caused some members in the USA to have their newsletter sent out as late as Sunday, May 15, but we want to make sure. Please let us know.
Newsletter Delivery Charges
Some members in the Scandinavian countries have reported that they are being asked to pay delivery charges by the company (TNT Mailfast) that delivered their March WASBE Newsletter to them. We have contacted BookSurge, the company responsible for printing and delivering this issue of the newsletter, and they are aware of the problem. We do not expect further difficulties. If you were adversely affected, please let us know by following the steps below:
If you are sent an invoice in the mail requesting payment for newsletter delivery charges:
- Do not pay the invoice.
- Send an e-mail message to Executive Director Leon Bly describing the charges. Include the invoice number if possible.
- Send a copy of the invoice to Executive Director Leon Bly (you can do this by attaching a scanned copy of the invoice to your e-mail message — no more than 75 dpi, please — or by postal mail: Graf-von-Galen-strasse 28, 70565 Stuttgart, Germany).
If you are asked for payment at the time the newsletter is delivered:
- Do not pay the charges.
- If the delivery agent will not provide you with the newsletter unless you provide payment, refuse delivery and send an e-mail message to Executive Director Leon Bly informing him of the situation.
- Please download a copy of the newsletter using the links at left. (We will attempt to get you a printed copy once this porblem is rectified.)
Thank you for your assistance and patience in this matter.
Boletín de Noticas — Español
The WASBE Publications Committee is pleased to announce the publication of the first Spanish Edition of the WASBE Newsletter. Thanks to the interpretation work of Glenn Garridos (USA), the majority of the March 2005 newsletter is available in Spanish (the remaining items are included in English). Any current member may download a copy from our web site, just like with the English Edition.
Members in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries were mailed the Spanish Edition in late March.
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