The Condensed
Score
The On-line Publication for
Chapter Sponsors and Band Directors
of Kappa Kappa Psi Fraternity
Edited
by
Alfred E. Sergel, National Vice President for
Professional Relations, Kappa Kappa Psi
May 2001
PERCUSSIONISTS
NEEDED for NIB.
We had a
wonderful response for the 2001 NIB except for
percussion. We have extended the deadline for
percussion to May 15. Tapes should be
submitted directly to me, Al Sergel, NWMSU BANDS,
800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468.
We would
appreciate any help you can offer to encourage
your best percussionists to submit at tape.
FYI 2001
National Intercollegiate Band
The NIB
will take place in Corpus Christi, TX, July
22-24. Each member will be provided three nights
housing, a luncheon with the conductor and
commissioning composers, an NIB polo shirt and
2001 NIB CD. We are very proud of this
outstanding national project. ” The 2001 NIB
conductor will be Bryan Shelburne, US Army
(Ret.), former Leader and Commander of the US
Army Band in Washington D.C. Our 2001
commissioned composer is Timothy Mahr.
CHAPTER
SUMMARY REPORTS
DUE JUNE
1st. Just a reminder that your chapter
officers should be gathering the data and
information to complete this important national
requirement. YOUR SIGNATURE is required as well
as a written endorsement. The form and contents
are covered in the 1999-2001 KKY Chapter Operations
Handbook (pages 29-33). This report is one of the
major documents used in determining Chapter
leadership awards. Remember it should be
postmarked on or before June 1st.
Matching
Grants 2001-2002
This
financial assistance program for supporting guest
conductors and guest artists with your college
concert bands will be continued. As you make
plans for the next year please be aware that you
can obtain $500.00 from Kappa Kappa Psi if you
are willing to complete some paperwork. The grant
application is on the national website and these
are approved at the national council meetings
which occur in late July and mid –January.
Deadlines are twice a year July 1st and January 10th. If you want a grant
for the fall 2001 please take a look at the
website. WWW.KKYTBS.ORG. Those desiring a FALL
GRANT must apply by July 1.
2001
NATIONAL CONVENTION
We have
a very exciting convention planned and we invite
you to attend. Headliners are Dr. Lautenzenheiser
on becoming better leaders and role models and
Brett Sokolov on hazing and the law. In addition,
Bryan Shelburne will do a conducting workshop,
Tim Mahr and Julie Giroux will discuss composing
and eight of our sponsors/directors will conduct
our reading band. And we will have the
Warner-Robbins Air Force Band perform. As you can
see besides having some fun we want this to be an
educational event. July 25- 28, Omni Bayfront,
Corpus Christi, TX.
Come JOIN US!!
THANKS
FOR ALL YOU DO!
I hope
each of you how important you are to the success
of the chapters on your campus. I truly hope you
understand the importance of giving some of your
time to support, communicate, and mentor your
chapter. They consider it an honor to serve your
band. This will be my last issue of the Condensed
Score as my term of office expires in July and a
new KKY VPPR will be appointed
for the 2001-2003 biennium. It has been a
pleasure and honor to serve this great
fraternity. I wish you all a great summer. AEA
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