CONGRATULATIONS on a SPECTACULAR CONCERT!

BRAVO!

The CD and (perhaps) a successful DVD should be ready soon, sorry for the delay. Please bear with us as we spin the archive copies for you. The DVD footage is not cleared for copyright broadcast or distribution so should NOT be uploaded. These are archival recordings only and seen as educational fair use content.

Location: Campbell Collegiate , 102 Massey Road, Regina

BAND Coordinator: Scott Peters scott.peters@rbe.sk.ca

CHOIR Coordinator: Deidre Baird/Russ Baird

TROUBLE? QUESTIONS? Contact Jocelyn Armbruster, 2011 Honour Groups CHAIR

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2012 Band Auditions will be done as much as possible by MP3.

Auditions will be supported by SmartMusic (meaning an assessment file will be provided for practice scoring). You will be able to perform the audition (on your hard drive) many times if you like before submitting your best session. You must perform the audition in the correct order. Single session recordings (not stop and start), and not multiple MP3's for the same student will be accepted. The audition is to be performed in order with no audible talking introducing what's next. It's anonymous.

In 2012 we will try and support ALL band titles in the HG repertoire for 2012. We going to scan parts to make assessment and accompaniment SMusic files. Choice of repertoire is not dependent upon SmartMusic support any longer. Students who are empowered with SmartMusic as part of the 2011 Season will have access to the complete SmartMusic library of accompaniments of all types, and be able to fulfill an audition with few problems. In the band environment, SmartMusic can now be considered "standard gear", it is used in many schools for testing, and private teachers are finding it a worthwhile management model too.

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SMART MUSIC START-UP VIDEOS:
http://www.smartmusic.com/Support/QuickStart.aspxStudents will be able to experiment with SmartMusic features and libraries to practice lots of different material.
SMEA regrets that some signatures are required from parents and teachers so we have some paper forms which need to be mailed. Students will be guided in how and when to do so (now! see above). Teachers should be very excited about the future possibilities of a SmartMusic enabled Provincial Honour Group program.

SMEA PROVINCIAL HONOUR GROUPS ARE SPONSORED IN PART BY SASKTEL

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Helpful Links: All about SMARTMUSIC

Any questions or concerns? Contact me, Graeme Steen SMEAHG Registrar 2011.

November 3-5 Regina Campbell Collegiate

CHANGES FOR 2011:CHOIR students accepted by nomination for 2011. Teachers and students can contact Choir Coordinator Deidre Baird for details.See above

BAND Audition deadline is May 9 $10 to be included with the audition form. DO NOT SEND CASH. Make cheques payable to:

Saskatchewan Music Educators Association

Successful applicants will pay a $ 150 fee

(includes T shirt,CD & picture, & program delivery) to help defray costs.$30 fee credit if Student is SmartMusic Equipped (June 1, 2011- Nov 5, 2011)