AMEA
November 2018
AMEA Annual In-Service Conference
Your AMEA Conference Committee is busy planning and organizing the 2019 In-Service Conference. Please see the upcoming Winter Issue of the Arizona Music News for session descriptions and highlights.
Friday, Feb 1, 2019, 08:00 AM
Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa, North Centennial Way, Mesa, Maricopa, AZ, USA
Hall of Fame Awards ~ Deadline: December 14
If you have questions regarding the awards, please contact Jennifer Hamilton.
AMEA Music Educator of the Year
The highest honor bestowed by AMEA, the Music Educator of the Year personifies the goals and visions of AMEA and exemplifies excellence in teaching, leadership, and advocacy for music and arts education in Arizona.
Nominations by: AMEA general membership
Criteria for the AMEA Music Educator of the Year Award:
Two recommendation letters that address the following characteristic traits of your nominee for the AMEA Music Educator of the Year Award:
* Full active member of the Arizona Music Educators Association
* Be, or has been, employed by a school system/s or college/s within Arizona for a minimum of 10 years
* Has demonstrated effectiveness in teaching young people through music and the ability to inspire positive attitudes among students, the school, the community, and members of AMEA
* Has developed, maintained, and supported an effective balanced program in music education
* Has made an outstanding contribution to music education by active involvement in local district, state, regional, or professional organizations
* Have demonstrated the highest ideals and professional integrity during time of service
George C. Wilson Leadership/Service Award
The George C. Wilson Leadership/Service Award is named for the 1940-1946 AMEA President and is presented to a member who has rendered an exceptional amount of service and has demonstrated strong leadership in the Association.
Nominations by: AMEA general membership
Criteria for the George C. Wilson Leadership/Service Award:
A recommendation letter and/or support material that addresses the following characteristic traits of your nominee for the George C. Wilson Leadership/Service Award:
* Leadership and service contributions to the Arizona Music Educators Association may include: hosting meetings, festivals, presenting workshops, clinics, adjudicating or guest conducting ensemble groups, writing articles for various music journals and/or participation in curriculum work, mentoring students / new teachers, holding AMEA or constituent board positions.
* Has made outstanding and ongoing contributions to the improvement of music in Arizona through participation and leadership in professional organizations
O.M. Hartsell Excellence in Teaching Award
The O.M. Hartsell Excellence in Teaching Music Award is named for the 1963-1965 AMEA President. This award is given to those members who have demonstrated exceptional ability as a teacher of music.
Nominations by: AMEA general membership
Criteria for the O.M. Hartsell Teaching Music Award:
Two recommendation letters that address the following characteristic traits of your nominee for the O.M. Hartsell Teaching Music Award:
* Must be a full active member of the Arizona Music Educators Association
* Has taught a minimum of 7 years
* Demonstrates exceptional ability as a teacher of music and exhibits dedication to a
comprehensive music education program
* Regularly participates in professional growth opportunities including the AMEA
conference or other AMEA-recognized professional development opportunities
* Displays a cooperative and positive attitude towards colleagues.
* Demonstrates the highest ideals and professional integrity
Outstanding Administrator Award
The Excellence in Music Administration Award is given in recognition of demonstrated leadership concerning music instruction within schools.
Nominations by: AMEA general membership
Criteria for the Outstanding Administrator Award:
A recommendation letter and/or support material that addresses the following characteristic traits of your nominee for the Outstanding Administrator Award:
* Administrator must have demonstrated outstanding support of the total music education program for which the administrator is responsible.
Raymond G. Van Diest Music Advocacy Award
The Raymond G. Van Diest Music Advocacy Award is named for the long-time music consultant to the Arizona Department of Education. The award is presented to someone outside of the music education profession for extraordinary efforts made in the area of advocacy.
Nominations by: AMEA general membership
Criteria for the Raymond G. Van Diest Music Advocacy Award:
A recommendation letter and/or support material that addresses the following characteristic traits of your nominee for the Raymond G. Van Diest Music Advocacy Award:
* This award is presented to someone outside of the music education profession for the extraordinary efforts made in the area of advocacy for music and the arts in Arizona.
HEADS UP!
Deadline: AMEA Regional Audition Registration 11/30/2018
Deadline: ABODA Area Concert Festivals 12/7/2018
Deadline: ABODA Area Jazz Festival Registration 12/7/2018
Deadline: ABODA EL/MS Band Festival 12/7/2018
Deadline: ABODA EL/MS Orch Festival 12/7/2018
Deadline: AMEA So AZ ES/JH Honor Band Participation Registration 12/7/2018
Deadline: AMEA So AZ ES/JH Honor Orch Participation Registration 12/7/2018
ABODA Fall Concert Band Festival 12/8/2018
Deadline: AMEA ES/JH S & E Registration 1/11/2019
Deadline: AMEA Northern AZ MS SE/Regional Auditions 1/11/2019
ABODA HS All-State Jazz Band Live Auditions 1/12/2019
Deadline: ABODA AS Jazz Band Participation Registration 1/18/2019
Deadline: AMEA ES/JH AS Band Participation Registration 1/18/2019
AMEA HS State S & E Honor Festival (Tier 1 Live) 1/19/2019
AMEA Regional Auditions 1/25/2019
Deadline: AMEA ES/JH AS Choir Participation Registration 1/25/2019
AMEA Regional Auditions 1/26/2019
Deadline: AMEA In-Service Conference Pre-Registration 1/30/2019
Deadline: AMEA HS S & E Honor Festival Registration - Tier 2 - On AMEA website 1/31/2019
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