NEWS

ALBERTA
Festival of Bands   2009 Superior Band Award recipients announced 2010 Festival of Bands dates announced: May 17 – 28, 2010
EDMONTON
	Beat the band! The ATA News Alberta Teachers' Association January 13, 2009 More
	Pat on the back for ‘band geek’ Roy Townend’s 30 years of hard work and good humour recognized By Francois Marchand January 5, 2009 Edmonton Journal More
	Keith Mann Young Band Director Award Recipient Marty Majorowicz More
GRANDE PRAIRIE
	Mike Townsend recognized with award from Alberta Band Association By Crystal Rhyno Grande Prairie Herald-Tribune More

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The Alberta Band Association, Alberta Choral Federation, Alberta Music Education Foundation, Alberta Kodály Association, and Alberta Guild of English Handbell Ringers are pleased to announce

Music Conference Alberta 2009

October 29 – 31, 2009 Capri Centre, Red Deer Details available Spring 2009 The 2009 Alberta Honour Band will be conducted by Robert Sheldon courtesy of The Bandstand

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Music Conference Alberta 2008

Over 250 delegates enjoyed a great conference this year with a wide variety of sessions dealing with every facet of professional development.

The 2008 Provincial Honour Band, under the baton of Dr. Milton Allen, presented a wonderful concert showcasing their three days of intensive rehearsals.

In addition to the annual Awards Luncheon, delegates enjoyed the time to socialize and network at receptions held each evening.

Many band budgets were spent as delegates took advantage of the Trade Fair to buy instruments and music.

Congratulations and gratitude go out to the Conference Committee for their hard work in planning another great MCA.

2008 Alberta Band Association Award Recipients

Vondis Miller Award – Mike Townsend (Grande Prairie)

Keith Mann Award – Marty Majorowicz (Edmonton)

Elkhorn Award – Roy Townend (Edmonton)

Thank you to outgoing ABA Board members:

Roberta Baril (Edmonton)
Sheryl Bowhay (Edmonton)
Jim Laurendeau (Calgary)

Welcome to the new ABA Board members:

Rob Graves (Sherwood Park)
Mark Lietz (Sturgeon)
Ken Rogers (Lethbridge)
Nicola Quigley (Peace River)
Amy McLennan (Calgary)

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MusiCamp Alberta The Summer Music Experience! Take your music to the next level with world-class performers and teachers July 26 to August 15, 2009 More

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Alberta Honor Band Information

The following information can be found on the member downloads page:

• audition requirements
• information document
• recommendation forms
• information on making an audition tape

Please print the PDF files that your students require.