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Music, Instrument, and Arts Grants NMEA is working hard to provide its members the best and most up to date resources for better teaching. More Information to come soon. ​ Hughes & Jones Music Fund Grant In 2006, Charles L. Hughes and Alvin C. Jones created the Hughes & Jones Music Fund with the sole purpose of funding musical instruments to Nevada’s public schools. The goal was to make musical instruments available to students who might not otherwise be able to afford them and enable local schools to maintain the ownership for student use for years. By this process school music programs would remain strong and vital, and community events would have the benefit of local student talent. The Hughes & Jones Music Fund grant cycles are: • Nevada rural counties in the spring of odd years • Clark and Washoe counties in the spring of even years Proposal Deadline is March 13, 2024 by 5:00PM. Click HERE for Grant details 2023 winner of the Hughes & Jones Music Fund Grant ​ ​ ​ Peter R. Marsh Foundation Grant ​ The Peter R. Marsh Foundation’s Middle School Music Grant has profoundly impacted the lives of thousands of students across the nation. Teachers have shared that the place they would most likely find a grant opportunity is through their state Music Education Association (MEA). In the interest of reaching the thousands of middle school music teachers who have not yet learned of this Grant, please share the following information on your state MEA website, in newsletters, and/or social media one or more times before the end of January 2024: The Peter R. Marsh Foundation accepts requests for the Middle School Music Grant program between September 1st and January 31st annually. Grants for $1000 are available, nationwide, to public middle school music teachers in the United States. This program supports the efforts of teachers in leading their students to a fruitful life of behavioral kindness and emotional wellness, by nurturing empathy and compassion through community service and an inspiration to become more accomplished musicians. Additionally, the grant provides funds directly to music teachers for the enhancement of their classroom music education program. The Grantee and their middle school music students are to provide a minimum of three musical performances at senior facilities in their local or nearby communities during the school year. Each engagement is to include a post-performance student/senior visitation period. See the Foundation’s website https://www.prmfoundation.org/ for complete Guidelines, Conditions, and Reviews from past participants. Additional teacher comments may be found on the Foundation’s Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080202702839 Various National Grants ​ ​ Manilow Music Project - Instruments for Schools Grant Guitar Center Music Foundation Grants - Instrument For Schools Grants Save the Music Foundation - Various Music Program Grants to help build music programs Live the Music Foundation Grants - instrument for School Grants

Middle School Band All-State Festival The Nevada Music Educators Association All-State Festival features a middle school and high school level band. These ensembles include woodwinds, brass, and percussion. Students work closely with a guest conductor for two days before performing a final concert. Students who make the All-State bands are the top performers in Nevada. Middle school students audition to earn a spot in the ensemble. 2024 Nevada All-State Middle School Band Festival and Conference Information MS Band All-State Festival Sche dule and More ​Schedules for this All-State Festival are below. All schedules are subject to change and will be sent out to the ensemble chairs or NMEA. For more information on the Nevada All-State Festivals and Conferences go to the All-State home page for more detailed information. Contact your All-State Ensemble chair for any questions or concerns you may have . Thursday 2/1/24 Reno All-State Festival Ensemble Schedule Friday 2/2/24 Reno All-State Festival Ensemble Schedule Saturday 2/2/24 Reno All-State Festival Ensemble Schedule Reno All-State Professional Development and Convention Schedule Purchase 2024 All- State Concert Tickets ​ All-State Festival Directors Checklist All directors are responsible for the following items for All-State Festival and Conference. Go to the All-State Festival Homepage for more details on the Festival and Conference. If you have any questions or concerns contact your Ensemble Chair. Forms and Fees are due January 19, 2024. Pay for Director and Student All-State Festival Participation fee $50 Ensure that each student completes the All-State Student Participation Form Directors Form (Google Form) Chaperon e s Form (Google Form) 2024 Reno All-State Book Hotel Room Information ​ 2024 All-State Festival Payments All-State Audition Fee $15 per Student (web store) Pay for Student /Director All-State Festival Participation fee $50 Not available yet All fees are to be paid by each school and their ensemble director/s. All students will need to see their school director for more information fees and registration. Payment Options - These are the 2 payment options found in the web store. Pay with a Credit Card - follow the prompts and put in your card information, as well as billing address information if needed. Be sure all is accurate. Manual Payment (school check) - follow the prompts in the webstore and select the manual payment method to pay by check and generate an invoice. If you have questions or would like to verify payment contact David Morris, the State Executive, at stateexec@nmeamusic.org Mail all checks to 1125 Avenue of the Oaks #406, Sparks, NV. 89431. Please write checks out to the Nevada Music Educators Association. Chairperson and Commitee Marisa Davidson All-State Middle School Band Chair Email: davidmd@nv.ccsd.net Quinlan Skinner Matt Symes ​ Related Documents Pay for Director and Student All-State Festival Participation fee $50 All-State Student Participation Form 2023-24 MS All-State Band Results All-State Audition Fee $15 per S tudent (web store) Middle School All-State Band Audition Rules Middle School All-State Audition Etude Books Middle School All-State Audition Etudes Middle School All-State Scales Middle School All-State Audition Information and Instructions Middle School All-State Audition Registration Form Has Closed Audition Music Samples 2024 Nevada All-State Middle School band Conductor 2024 Conductor Cindy Lansford Retired Director of Bands North Ridge Middle School, Texas After graduating with a degree in Music Education from Texas Tech University in 1976, Cindy Lansford began her teaching career at her alma mater, Robert E. Lee High School, in Baytown, Texas. After relocating to north Texas in 1978, she began a twelve-year stint in the Plano Independent School District, first at Plano Senior High School followed by ten years at Carpenter Middle School. In 1991, Ms. Lansford joined the Birdville Independent School District and taught at Haltom High School. In 1996 she moved to North Ridge Middle School in the B. I. S. D. where she taught until her retirement in 2007. During her tenure at Carpenter, Ms. Lansford was named Teacher of the Year and was a recipient of the Ross Perot Excellence in Teaching Award. She was again named Teacher of the Year at North Ridge. Ms. Lansford served on the Prescribed Music List selection committee 2002-2006 and served her regions throughout the years in various leadership positions. She has been a frequent presenter at conventions for both Texas and Oklahoma Music Educators Associations. She has also been a frequent presenter at the Texas and Oklahoma Bandmasters Associations as well as through the T. B. A. Professional Development program. In 2008 Ms. Lansford received the Meritorious Achievement Award from the Texas Bandmasters Association. The bands under Ms. Lansford’s direction enjoyed much success throughout the years. Continuous achievement at U. I. L. contests, numerous festivals, as well as state recognition were the norm, and individual student accomplishments were status quo. In 2004 the North Ridge Middle School Band was awarded the prestigious Sudler Cup award presented by the John Philip Sousa Foundation to outstanding middle school bands. In 2005 the North Ridge Honors Band performed at the Fifty-Ninth Annual Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic in Chicago. In 2006 the North Ridge Band was the first middle school band program to be recognized by the Texas Bandmasters Association as “An Exemplary Program”. The 2007-2008 school year marked the first year of retirement from a public school position for Ms. Lansford, and she started her second “career” doing freelance work as a consultant, clinician, mentor, adjudicator and teacher. She has been in contact with hundreds of teachers and thousands of students through region and all state bands and band camps stretching from Alaska to Georgia. She also works one-on-one with individual programs and teachers. Ms. Lansford’s professional affiliations include Texas Bandmasters Association, Texas Music Educators Association, Texas Music Adjudicators Association, and she is past president of Alpha Chapter of Phi Beta Mu, the International Bandmasters Fraternity. She is currently serving on the Executive Board of Phi Beta Mu International. Ms. Lansford was recently inducted into the Phi Beta Mu Bandmasters Hall of Fame in Texas. ​ Cindy Lansford Retired Director of Bands North Ridge Middle School Band, Texas Executive Board of Phi Beta Mu International ​ 2024 Nevada Middle School Band All-State Audition and Nomination Information 2024 All-State Audition Student Information Students see your music director for more information on the audition process. All-State Audition and/or Participation fees will be paid by each school and their ensemble director/s. All students will need to see their school director for more information on audition fees and audition registration. Students and parents please contact your school music or ensemble director with any questions you might have about your students auditions. 2024 All-State Audition Director Information Directors, All-State Ensemble Auditions information as well as forms can be found below. The All-State results will be available no later than December 2, 2023. Please contact your All-State Chair persons for any questions or help . ​ ​Middl e School All-State Band Audition Links 2023-24 MS All-State Band Results All-State Audition Fee $15 per Student (web store) Middle School All-State Band Audition Rules Middle School All-State Audition Etude Boo ks Middle School All-State Audition Etudes Middle School All-State Scales Middle School All-State Audition Information and Instructions Middle School All-State Audition Rubric Middle School All-State Audition Registration Form Has Closed Audition Music Samples ​ Important Dates Audition Registration deadline has been extended to Friday, October 27th, 2023 Instrument Audition Number Assignments distributed on Monday, October 30th, 2023 Submit recorded auditions using the instructions below by Thursday, November 16, 2023 Audition Fee of $15 per student deadline is November 16th, 2023 (fees paid by directors at the webstore) Ensemble results will be posted to NMEA Website on December 1st, 2023 All-State Registration forms and fees are due January 12th, 2024 (fees paid by directors) ​

WHO WE ARE ​ The Nevada Music Educators Association is a non-profit professional association that serves and supports music education across Nevada. NMEA holds events for students to participate in, organizes professional development, and advocates on The Hill to ensure music education for all Nevadans. Membership in NMEA is open to all music educators in Nevada, from pre-kindergarten level through college, including music supervisors, and private teachers. WHAT WE DO Serving all music educators in the state of Nevada, the mission of the Nevada Music Educators Association is to promote music education, to ensure its inclusion in all students’ core curriculum, and to guarantee quality musical experiences for all learners. Membership NMEA membership provides music educators and their students benefits such as eligibility for all-state ensembles, professional development, advocacy on behalf of music education, and more. NMEA membership also includes membership in the National Association for Music Education (NAfME).

Documents and Forms NMEA is working hard to provide its members the best and most up to date resources for better teaching. More Information to come soon. ​ Policies and Procedures Solo/Ensemble Policy and Procedures Manual W-9 Public Disclosure Form Bylaws Articles of Incorporation For the latest Financial Report contact the State Executive (stateexec@nmeamusic.org )

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Solo and Small Ensemble Festival Solo & Ensemble is a music festival that takes place in each year in Nevada both in the northern and southern regions. Students are given the opportunity to perform pieces of literature that require playing alone or in smaller groups (chamber music/ensembles). This provides students with a unique opportunity to learning new literature and perform it in a different setting. Students will be given one-on-one feedback from an adjudicator, along with a rating. Students with an excellent or superior rating will receive a metal. ​ In person Solo and Small Ensemble Festival will once again take place in the Southern and Northern Zones. Scroll below to learn more about this Festival in your area. In Person Solo and Small Ensemble Festival Southern Zone Festival Date : February 9 and 10, 2 024 Registration Deadline: January 12, 2024 Festival Schedule Released: January 26, 2024 Location: Del Sol Academy of the Arts 3100 E. Patrick Ln, Las Vegas NV, 89120 Registration: Registration is Now Closed Southern S/E Festival Registration Directions and Letter In Person Solo & Ensemble Chairs Paul Lowry Virtual and Southern Chair lowrypt@nv.ccsd.net Tamara Frazier Northern Chair Tamara.Frazier@WashoeSchools.net ​ Washoe/Northern Zone Festival Date: February 24, 2024 Registration Deadline: January 12, 2024 Festival Schedule Released: Jan 16, 2024 Location: North Valley's High School 1470 E Golden Valley Rd, Reno, NV 89506 Registration : Registration is Now Closed Northern S/E Flyer 2023 In Person Festival Cost Solo $15.00 Duet $25.00 Small 3 – 9 $30.00 Large 10 – 16 $50.00 ​In Person Festival Forms and Documents: Southern S/E Festival Registration D irections and Letter Solo/Ensemble Policy and Procedures Manual Solo and Ensemble Judging Rubric In Person Payment Options Solo and Small Ensemble Festival Participation fee All fees are to be paid by each school and their ensemble director/s. All students will need to see their school director for more information fees and registration. Payment Options - These are the 2 payment options found in the web store. Pay with a Credit Card - follow the prompts and put in your card information, as well as billing address information if needed. Be sure all is accurate. Manual Payment (school check) - follow the prompts in the webstore and select the manual payment method to pay by check and generate an invoice. If you have questions or would like to verify payment contact David Morris, the State Executive, at stateexec@nmeamusic.org Mail all checks to 1125 Avenue of the Oaks #406, Sparks, NV. 89431. Please write checks out to the Nevada Music Educators Association.

NMEA and NAfME Elections NMEA The elections for the following NMEA executive board positions is now complete. NMEA would like to welcome our new President-Elect, Mr. Paul Kleeman and congratulate Ms. Lhara Groberg as our re-elected NMEA Secretary. ​​ Looking to get involved? There are other ways to serve NMEA. Here are other positions open that are not voted: Adjudication Chair If you are interested in any of the open positions you see above, please email the president or the state executive . ​ NAfME National and Divisional elections are over this year! Click here to learn about the newly elected members. ​ ​

Guitar All-State Festival The Nevada Music Educators Association All-State Festival features a high school level guitar ensemble.These ensembles acoustic nylon string guitar as well as contrabasses. Students work closely with a guest conductor for two days and several rehearsals before performing a final concert. Students who make the All-State guitar ensemble are the top performers in Nevada. High school students audition to earn a spot in the ensemble, while middle school students are nominated by their middle school guitar director. 2024 Nevada All-State Guitar Festival and Conference Information Gui tar All-State Festival Schedule and More ​Schedules for this All-State Festival are below. All schedules are subject to change and will be sent out to the ensemble chairs or NMEA. For more information on the Nevada All-State Festivals and Conferences go to the All-State home page for more detailed information. Contact your All-State Ensemble chair for any questions or concerns you may have . Guitar and Mariachi All-State Festival Ensemble Schedule Purchase 2024 All- State Concert Tickets ​ All-State Festival Directors Checklist All directors are responsible for the following items for All-State Festival and Conference. Go to the All-State Festival Homepage for more details on the Festival and Conference. If you have any questions or concerns contact your Ensemble Chair. Forms and Fees are due January 19, 2024. Pay for Director and Student All-State Festival Participation fee $50 Ensure that each student completes the All-State Student Participation Form Directors Form (Google Form) Chaperon e s Form (Google Form) ​ 2024 All-State Festival Payments All-State Audition Fee $15 per Student (web store) Pay for Student /Director All-State Festival Participation fee $50 Not available yet All fees are to be paid by each school and their ensemble director/s. All students will need to see their school director for more information fees and registration. Payment Options - These are the 2 payment options found in the web store. Pay with a Credit Card - follow the prompts and put in your card information, as well as billing address information if needed. Be sure all is accurate. Manual Payment (school check) - follow the prompts in the webstore and select the manual payment method to pay by check and generate an invoice. If you have questions or would like to verify payment contact David Morris, the State Executive, at stateexec@nmeamusic.org Mail all checks to 1125 Avenue of the Oaks #406, Sparks, NV. 89431. Please write checks out to the Nevada Music Educators Association. Chairperson and Committee Louis Syrovy All-State Hi gh School Guitar Chairperson Email: syrovl@nv.ccsd.net Paul Kleeman ​ Related Documents Pay for Director and Student All-State Festival Participation fee $50 All-State Student Participation Form 2023-24 All-State Guitar Results All-State Audition Fee $15 per S tudent (web store) High School All-State Guitar Audition Information and Music High School All-State Guitar Audition Form Has closed 2024 Nevada All-State Guitar Conductor 2024 Conductor Edward Pr as se Director of G uitar Leon High School , Florida Edward Prasse holds the MME and BME degrees from the Florida State University College of Music. He currently heads the four-year guitar program at Leon High School in Tallahassee, Florida, which annually serves over 200 students across four levels of instruction. The program culminates in the auditioned performing guitar ensemble “Frets”, which has performed for the Governor of Florida, Justices of the Florida Supreme Court, the FMEA conference, and many numerous community and school performances. The Leon High Guitar program is driven by a multi-style approach studying all genres “from Bach to Rock”. Ed is currently the General Music Committee Chairperson of the FMEA Executive Board, which has developed a series of guitar-focused events within Florida including a state-wide ensemble festival, an All-State Guitar event, and a track of guitar-related sessions at the FMEA clinic/conference. Additionally, Ed is a partner, co-author, and editor for the publishing company Class Guitar Resources, Inc. He is an active presenter/clinician for various state MEAs, and district training workshops. Ed is the proud parent of three children and in his spare time (what is that anymore?), enjoys playing golf, grilling great food, a bit of sleep, and PLAYING GUITAR!! 2024 Nevada High School Guitar All-State Audition Information 2024 All-State Audition Student Information Students see your music director for more information on the audition process. All-State Audition and/or Participation fees will be paid by each school and their en semble director/s. All students will need to see their school director for more information on audition fees and audition registration. Students and parents, please contact your school music or ensemble director with any questions you might have about your student's auditions. 2024 All-State Audition Director Information Directors, All-State Ensemble Auditions information as well as forms can be found below. The All-State results will be available no later than December 2, 2023. Please c ontact your All-State Chairperson for any questions or help. ​ ​High School A ll-State Guitar Audition Links 2023-24 All-State Guitar Results All-State Audition Fee $15 per S tudent (web store) High School All-State Guitar Audition Information and Music High School All-State Guitar Audition Form Has closed ​ Important Dates Audition video deadline: Thursday November 9, 2023 Required rehearsal dates: Students outside of Las Vegas may join via Google Meets. January 17, 2024 From 5pm-7pm at Del Sol Academy January 22, 2024 From 5pm-7pm at Del Sol Academy

NMEA Awards Every year, NMEA members have the opportunity to nominate someone who has made an impact on music education in Nevada. There are four categories from which to nominate from; the Steve Maytan Service to Music Education Award, New Music Educator of the Year, Administrator of the Year, and Music Educator of the Year. Nominations are reviewed by the board, and individuals who are chosen are notified in early spring of each year. ​Nominations Nominations Are Now Open: accepting Nom inations from 12/5/23 to 1/12/24. Awards will be presented at the NMEA All-State Conference. NMEA New Music Educator of the Year NMEA Administrator of the Year NMEA Steve Maytan Service Award NMEA Music Educator of the Year James Gillette Small Schools Champion for Music Education Award Categories ​New Music Educator of the Year Award The Nevada Music Educators Association seeks to recognize contributions made by NMEA members for excellence in music education. The NEW MUSIC EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD provides an opportunity to honor those who are new to the state of Nevada, set high standards for our profession and who give us inspiration and direction. Nominees must have 5 years or less of teaching experience. NMEA members are encouraged to submit nominations for this prestigious award. Nominations are reviewed by the NMEA Board. They will evaluate each nomination and select the award recipient. ​ ​Administrator of the Year Award The Nevada Music Educators Association seeks to recognize Nevada Administrators for their contributions to music education. The ADMINISTRATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD provides an opportunity to honor those administrators who support and help to advance music education in the school and community. NMEA members are encouraged to submit nominations for this prestigious award. Nominations are submitted to the NMEA BOARD. They will evaluate the nominations and select the award recipient. ​ ​ ​Steve Maytan Service Award The Nevada Music Educators Association are pleased to announce the Steve Maytan, Service to Music Education Award. This award recognizes contributions made by Nevadans who have provided great service to music education in Nevada. The recipient of this award should be someone who has gone “above and beyond” for the benefit of music education and music students in our state. ​ ​ Music Educators Award The Nevada Music Educators Association seeks to recognize contributions made by NMEA members for excellence in music education. The MUSIC EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR AWARD provides an opportunity to honor those who have been teaching in the state of Nevada, set high standards for our profession and who give us inspiration and direction. NMEA members are encouraged to submit nominations for this prestigious award. Nominations are reviewed by the NMEA Board. They will evaluate the nominations and select the award recipient. ​ James Gillette Small School Champion of Music Education Award The Nevada Music Educators Association is pleased to announce the James Gillette, Small Schools Champion for Music Education Award. This award recognizes contributions made by teachers who have provided great service and experiences to students in Nevada's schools of populations less than 1000 students. The recipient of this award should be someone who has continued to offer opportunities and support for students in their community for the benefit of music education and music students in our state. ​

Spring Nevada Notes Coming in May All-State Edition Is Now Available WHAT WE DO Learn more about what NMEA does for Nevada's music educators and students. OUR EVENTS Developing stronger musician's through positive experiences. OUR VOICE Supporting advocacy for school music programs and more. GET INVOLVED Join NMEA and be a part of the musical experience. Sponsors of Nevada Music Educators!!! Want to learn how you can sponsor Nevada Music Education? Nevada Notes Newsletter All-State Festival Edition Now Available NMEA is Excited to Announce the return of the Nevada Music Educators Association's Official Publication entitled The Nevada Notes. View in Flipsnack Music is What's Cool at School Woodwind Day at CSN!!! We want to give a big thank you to Dr. O'Connor and CSN for hosting such an amazing Woodwind Day. We appreciate you providing an amazing event for not only our students but also professional development for our teachers!!! Channel 8 KLAS LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) – The sound of music filled the air on the North Las Vegas campus of the College of Southern Nevada a couple of weeks ago. Hundreds of students of all ages represented more than 55 schools at the first annual CSN and UNLV “Woodwind Day.” That includes flutes and their smaller sibling, the piccolo, oboes, clarinets of various sizes (regular, bass and contrabass), same for bassoons, all joining their saxophone friends in starting small and going bigger than big. Read More Advocacy NAfME 2023 Hill Day For Music Education At NAfME’s National Leadership Assembly every June, NMEA members travel to D.C. to meet with Nevada’s Representatives in Congress to advocate for music education in Nevada. NAfME is working hard to provide opportunities for MEA’s to meet with their representatives and share information on how to ensure all students can have music as a part of their education. Learn More Support Music Education in Nevada Support Music In Our Schools The mission of NMEA is serving music educators through professional development and mentorship, providing high quality and enriching musical experiences for all, and advancing music education through advocacy. Please consider making a donation so that NMEA can continue to provide enriching experiences to students across Nevada. Donate To Music Education Nevada Music Events

Highlights from Small School All-State SSAS Band 4 SSAS Band 3 SSAS Orchestra 1 SSAS Band 4 1/7 Small Schools All-State Festival NMEA strives to offer as many opportunities for Nevada’s young musicians all across the state. For years, the Small Schools All-State Festival has been available for students in the smaller parts of Nevada. Students in high school may participate in either the Band or Orchestra. 2024 NMEA Small Schools All-State Location: April 18-20th 2024 Boulder High School 1101 5th St, Boulder City, NV 89005 Scholarship opportunity! In honor of James Gillette, NMEA is giving four scholarships to pay for participation fees for this event. Small Schools All-State Festival NMEA strives to offer as many opportunities for Nevada’s young musicians all across the state. For years, the Small Schools All-State Festival has been available for students in the smaller parts of Nevada. Students in high school may participate in either the Band or Orchestra. 2024 NMEA Small Schools All-State Location: April 18-20th 2024 Boulder High School 1101 5th St, Boulder City, NV 89005 MS Band All-State Festival Schedule and More 2024 Small School All-State Results ​ ​ 2024 All-State Festival Participation All-State Festival Participation Checklist: SSAS Student Participation Form Pay for Student All-State Festival Participation fee $50 Now Available SSAS Director Form SSAS Chaperone Form Directors Pay for All-State Festival Director fee here $50 Now Available 2024 All-State Festival Payments Pay for Student All-State Festival Participation fee $50 Pay for All-State Festival Director fee here $50 If you are paying by check please email David Morris the State Executive. Invoices can be requested by contacting David Morris the State Executive at stateexec@nmeamusic.org Mail all checks to 1125 Avenue of the Oaks #406, Sparks, NV. 89431. Please write checks out to the Nevada Music Educators Association. Scholarship opportunity! In honor of James Gillette, NMEA is giving four scholarships to pay for participation fees for this event. Chairperson and Commitee Chris Hess, Lander County - Small School All-State Chair Email; chess@landernv.net Chris Jeka, Yerington cjeka@lyoncsd.org Related Documents 2023-24 Small School All-State String Audition Materials 2023-24 Small School Woodwind and Brass Audition Material 2023-24 Small School Percussion Audition Material 2023-24 Audition Rubrics 2023-24 Small Schools All-State Conductors Band Guest Conductor Scott Ditullio Performer and Educator Dr. Scott M. DiTullio is currently the Director of Bands and Lecturer in the Department of Music and Theatre at Thiel College, where he directs the Marching Band, Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Band. Dr. DiTullio in his 29th year of education having previously served as Director of Bands for the Allegheny-Clarion Valley School District and the Clarion-Limestone School District. He served as an adjunct instructor at St. Vincent College in Latrobe Pennsylvania where he directed the SVC Jazz Band, taught the trumpet studio, and was a consultant for the SVC Bearcat Marching Band. He holds a B.S. in Education (Music Education/Performance) from Clarion University, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, and a K-12 Administration Certification for Principals through California University of Pennsylvania. He completed a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) with a concentration in Curriculum Leadership from Northeastern University in Boston. In 2021, Dr. DiTullio was named as the Director of Bands and Director of the Prelude Band with the Pittsburgh Youth Philharmonic Orchestra, a role that he is continuing. In the summer of 2023, he was the featured soloist for the PYPO Ireland Tour. Scott performs regularly with the Butler Musicians Concert Band, the Good Times Big Band, The Harrisville Community Band, Nostalgia, the Pittsburgh Doo Wop Big Band, and The Clarion River Brass Quintet. Guest conducting performances include: the PMEA District 2 and 3 Jazz Band festivals, IU #9 Elementary Band Festival, Mercer County High School Band Festival, Clearfield County High School Band Festival, and The Autumn Symphonic Winds. He is a sought-after clinician presenting on Trumpet, Music Performance Portfolios, Building Success with Performance Ensembles, and Music Literacy and the Common Core. In his free time, he remains active performing with several musical ensembles and with baseball activities. Active with baseball, he served as a coach/chaperone on the Potter Baseball Summer Tour from 2017- 2021. Dr. DiTullio resides in Clarion, PA with his wife Joyce. They have two adult children. Orchestra Guest Conductor Tim Th omas Performer and Educator Tim Thomas is a bassist and orchestra teacher in Henderson, Nevada serving the greater Las Vegas Area as a performer, educator, coordinator, and chairman of many events. Passionate about children’s music education, Mr. Thomas has found a way to integrate himself into the heart of the communities he serves. He is in his 17th season as principal bass of the Henderson Symphony Orchestra and Orchestra Director at Coronado High School. March of 2024 will feature the inaugural debut of the Coronado High School Orchestra at Carnegie hall and Mr. Thomas. Within the Clark County School District, he also serves as the chairman of the Honor Orchestras, CCSD High School Orchestra Festival, and mentor for first-year orchestra teachers. Outside of the classroom, Mr. Thomas is the incoming Nevada American String Teachers Association (NVASTA) President, Chairman for NVASTA Bass Workshop, and Program Coordinator for the Foundation to Assist Young Musicians (FAYM). FAYM is a local non-profit of 150+ students from 1st grade through high school receiving instrument classes, private lessons, ensemble training, and instruments without tuition. Mr. Thomas has been a clinician for the Las Vegas Intermediate Orchestra Festival, Oregon East Symphony Summer Camp, and Boise Junior High Fall Clinic. His performance resume includes ensembles like the Las Vegas Philharmonic, Nevada Ballet, Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Boise Philharmonic, and Boise Baroque Orchestra. As an educator he has been recognized as 2022 Grammy Educator Semi Finalist and Rodgers Foundation Heart of Education nominee. 2023-24 Small Schools All-State Nomination and Audition Information 2024 Small School All-State Audition Student Information Students see your music director for more information on the audition/nomination process. All students will need to see their school director for more information on nominations and audition registration. Chair placement are determined by recorded audition. Auditions are required for all nominations . There is no Audition fee for Small School All-State. There is no Audition fee for Small School All-State. The chair placement audition materials can be found below. Students and parents please contact your school music or ensemble director with any questions you might have about your students auditions. Important Dates: Auditions due - February 16th @ 5pm Planned Date for audition results - March 1st Audition Materials Released - January 16th 2024 Small School Audition Director Information: Students are selected to band or orchestra by director nomination. Prioritize nominations, as everyone’s first nomination will be placed in the ensemble, then second, etc., as instrumentation allows. Directors may nominate up to ten students from their school. Students must be regularly enrolled in the director’s school ensemble. ​ Chair placement will be determined by recorded audition. Auditions are r equired for all nominations . The chair placement audition materials can be found below. There is no Audition fee for Small School All-State. There is no Audition fee for Small School All-State. The chair placement audition materials can be found below. High School All-State Band Auditio n Links 2023-24 Small School Woodwind and Brass Audition Material 2023-24 Small School Percussion Audition Material 2023-24 Audition Rubrics =