Call for Nominations

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The TJEA Elections are just around the corner and we are at the end of the nominations period. The open positions this year are:

  • 1 Director
  • President-Elect
  • Secretary
  • All nominations need to be to Patrick Trahan (patricktrahan@sbcglobal.net) by 5:00 PM on Sunday the 28th.

    Below are the duties of these officers:
    4.05  President - The President shall be the princi­pal executive officer of the Association and shall in general supervise and control all of the business and affairs of the Association.  He shall preside at all meetings of the Members and of the Executive Board.  He may sign, with the Secretary or any other proper officer of the Association authorized by the Executive Board, any contracts or other instruments which the Executive Board have authorized to be executed, except in cases where the signing and execution thereof shall be expressly delegated by the Executive Board or by these bylaws or by statute to some other Officer or agent of the Association; and in general he shall perform all duties incident to the office of the President and such other duties as may be prescribed by the Executive Board from time to time.

    4.06  President-Elect - In the absence of the President or in the event of his inability or refusal to act, the President-Elect shall perform the duties of the President, and when so acting shall have all the powers of and be subject to all the restric­tions upon the President.

    4.09  Secretary - The Secretary shall keep the min­utes of the meetings of the Members and of the Executive Board in one or more books provided for that purpose; give all notices in accordance with the pro­visions of these bylaws or as required by law; be custodian of the corporate records and of the seal of the Association, and affix the seal of the Association to all docu­ments, the execution of which on behalf of the Association under its seal is duly authorized in accor­dance with the pro­visions of these bylaws; keep a register of the post-office address of each member which shall be fur­nished to the Secretary by each member; and, in general, perform all duties incident to the office of Secretary and such other duties as from time to time may be assigned to him by the President or by the Executive Board.

    1.1  Duties of the Directors
    *  Provide leadership in strategic planning for the organization.
    *  Act as representative and liaison with other state or national educational, arts, news and professional organizations.
    *  Maintain frequent communications and a close working relationship with other state and national jazz educator organizations
    *  Direct the maintenance of an archive of all important business and activity conducted by the organization including the minutes of all meetings, the financial and historical records, records of important correspondence and newsletters and all official reports. Assure that all such records are gathered from the Treasurer, the Secretary, and other officers at the conclusion of terms of office and transmitted to new officers.
    *  Be responsible for maintaining, recruiting and retention of members.
    *  Serve as liaison to the advisory board.
    *  Conduct official correspondence for TJEA.
    *  In cooperation with TMEA, oversee the All State Jazz audition process including publication of audition materials, coordination of the judging panels, and coordination of the All-State performance ensembles.

    Thank you for your time and service to Jazz in Texas!
    TJEA Nominations Committee

    Jazz Events at TMEA

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    Wednesday, February 10, 2010:
    Concert: USAF Band of the West’s Jazz Band - Dimensions in Blue
    7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
    CC Ballroom A

    Special Advanced Screening of THUNDER SOUL
    9:00 pm - 10:30 pm
    CC Ballroom A

    Thursday, February 11, 2010:
    Jazz Piano Greats: Transcriptions of Oscar Peterson, Bill Evans and George Shearing
    Clinician: Jesse Whitis, University of Mary Hardin Baylor
    11:00 am - 12:00 noon
    CC 213

    TMEC: Demystifying Jazz Improvisation
    Clinician: James Fidlon, UT Austin
    12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
    CC 210

    Maximizing Big Band Performance
    Clinician: Ronnie Rios, Harlingen HS / TJEA President
    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    CC 214 AB

    Concert: Texas Christian University Jazz Ensemble
    Curtis Wilson, Director
    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    CC Ballroom B

    Friday, February 12, 2010:
    Active Listening Lessons: Jazz Classics
    Clinician: Susan Ramsay, Nolensville El; TMEA Featured Clinician
    8:00 am - 9:00 am
    CC Ballroom C2

    What do I say to the Rhythm Section? Simple Tips  To Get Your Group Groovin’
    Clinician: Richard Birk, Brazosport College / TJEA Director
    11:00 am - 12:00 noon
    CC 203

    TJEA SESSION: Jazz Tactics - Hearing the Changes
    Clinician: Chase Sanborn, University of Toronto, Yamaha Artist; TJEA Featured Clinician
    12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
    CC 206

    TMEC: Jazz In the City
    Clinician: Jose Diaz, MacArthur HS / TJEA Advisory Board Member
    5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    CC 214 CD

    Texas Jazz Educators Association General Membership Meeting
    Presider: Ronnie Rios, TJEA President
    6:30 - 7:30 pm
    CC 203

    Saturday, February 11, 2010:
    Concert: TMEA/ATSSB All-State Jazz Ensemble
    Director: Glen Kostur, University of New Mexico
    9:00 am - 9:50 am
    Grand Hyatt Texas Ballroom

    Concert: TMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble
    Director: Ron McCurdy, University of Southern California
    10:30 am - 11:20 am
    Grand Hyatt Texas Ballroom

    Music Showcase: Richland College Jazz Singers & Percussion Group
    Director: Michael Crawford, Richland College
    1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
    CC East Registration

    Active Listening Lessons: Jazz, Folk and Classical
    Clinician: Susan Ramsay, Nolensville El; TMEA Featured Clinician
    2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
    CC Ballroom C3

    Concert: Texas Community College Band Directors Association All State Jazz Ensemble
    Director: Keith Winking, Texas State University - San Marcos
    6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    CC Ballroom B

    Congratulations…

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    …to the TMEA All State Jazz Ensemble! Results can be found at the TMEA website.

    CALL FOR: TJEA Newsletter Submissions

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    If you have information you wish included in the upcoming winter edition of the TJEA’s online Newsletter now is the time to submit your articles and photos. Articles should promote upcoming jazz related events at your school, articles about your students, yourself, concerts, tours, awards and recognitions, etc.

    Send your article as a Word file to the newsletter editor, John Goode, at newsletter@tjea.org.
    Deadline for submissions: Tuesday, December 15th.

    TMEA All State Jazz Judges Needed!!

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    In a month the TMEA High School Jazz Ensemble Auditions will take place on November 8th (all instruments) and November 7th (2 trumpet panels)
    Starting time on Saturday November 7th 9 am
    Starting time on Sunday November 8th 9 am

    The Location is:
    Dobie High School
    10220 Blackhawk Blvd
    Houston, TX 77089-1000
    Host – Tanner Ledford

    To complete my panels I need:
    2 for Alto
    3 for Tenor
    1 for Bari / B. Bone
    1 for Tenor Bone
    3 for Piano / Bass (need some bass people)
    1 for Drums
    4 for Saturday Trumpet panel (I would like another guitarist on the Sunday trumpet / guitar panel.

    If any of the Saturday trumpet panel people do not mind staying through Sunday and running a CD player on another panel that would help on the total number that I need. Let me know.

    Please remember that if you need a Hotel room for Saturday night let me know. (Many have all ready) TMEA will take care of the bill.

    OK send me you name (to judgejazz@tjea.org) and help me finish these panels.

    Musically,
    Sparky Koerner, Professor of Music
    Chairman Fine Arts Department
    College of the Mainland
    1200 N. Amburn Rd.
    Texas City, TX 77591
    409-938-1211 ext. 347
    409-938-0022 fax