Author: Benjamin Martin

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All-West Band/Jazz Audition

Good Afternoon,

I have a few reminders about this weekend.

The meeting will start at 7:15 (Please see previous post for locations).

Remember you have to work the event if you registered students.  This is our backup date that was approved at our August meeting.  WTSBOA-Meeting-Minutes-8.17.24

If you are unable to work, you need to find and submit the proxy form to the officers.  Please read the criteria for the proxy.  proxy_form

Also, we are unable to add students at this time.

If parents have concerns, they need to go through the director.  The board will not respond to parent emails.

You will also have the opportunity to submit scores for approval Saturday.

Have a great week!

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Audition Information

Hello All,

A reminder that if you have students audition, you must work the event or find a proxy according to our constitution/by-laws.

Our meeting will start at 7:15 in the designated areas.

Middle School assignments SGMS cafeteria

Jazz Band Assignments SGHS classroom 201

Band assignments SGHS Library

THERE WILL BE SIGNS TO DIRECT YOU

Please be ready to start at 7:15.

Here are the assignments:  2025 All-West Band Audition Job Assignments – Sheet1

Please look over this slide presentation to familiarize yourself with the audition process.

AW Audition Instructions

Make sure to fill out the All-State Decision form if you have a student auditioning for more than one ensemble.    https://wtsboa.website/all-state-decision-form/

Also, remember that we will not respond to emails sent from parents or students.  We will only address members.

It will be a great event (either this week or next)!

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Band and Jazz Auditions Weather Protocol

Good Morning,

As many of you know, the forecast is not looking good this weekend.  We will monitor the weather and try to have a decision by no later than Friday afternoon (we will do our best to make it earlier).

IF  auditions are canceled this weekend (January 11) then our regional auditions will occur on January 18th at the South Gibson Campus.

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Milan High School Interim Opening

Milan Schools are seeking Interim Music Teachers
My wife and I are expecting twin girls this February! Rachel teaches elementary music in Milan, and I assist with middle school and direct the high school programs daily.
We are seeking individuals to hopefully fill in for us during our time off. If anyone knows any students graduating this semester who would need a job, someone who needs a placement, or anyone looking for a position currently or a retired director interested, please let us know.
Rachel is planning on taking 6 weeks or more, and I will be taking 4 weeks off.
If you know anybody who would be interested in this, please let us know: edmaistond@milanssd.org
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Professional Development Opportunity

In partnership with ArtsED Tennessee, TMEA is creating “Unified Vision,” a day of K-12 arts professional development that will take place on February 17 at East Hickman County High School.  This day will be similar to what teachers in larger districts experience, with sessions for all areas of Arts education.  This day will be available to all arts teachers, regardless of the district in which they teach or association membership status.  We hope that this event will accomplish lots of goals, but primarily:
  • Validating Arts teachers in this area of the state.
  • Helping these teachers strengthen their professional network.
  • Raising awareness of ArtsED Tennessee and its work.
  • Demonstrating that TMEA is serious about its commitment to music teachers in the rural areas of our state.
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Future All-State Dates

Good Morning/Afternoon,

I wanted to go ahead and give you the All-State dates for 2027-2033.

We will discuss this at our February meeting.

OFFICIAL PROGRAM DATES: Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center, Nashville, TN
January 12-17, 2027
January 8-13, 2028
January 16-21, 2029
January 8-13, 2030
January 14-19, 2031
January 3-8, 2032
January 11-16, 2033
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All-West Registration Checks

Hello All,

All-West audition registration is due Friday, December 6.

We will extend the postmark date of the check to Wednesday, December 11.

Please go ahead and register your students by this Friday (6th).

We understand sometimes getting a check takes a little longer, especially after a long break.

If you have any issues please email the officers.

Have a great rest of the week.