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Alabama Higher Education Division
Mark Walker President, Higher Education Division
I hope this article finds everyone in the Higher Education Division, and the AMEA general membership, having a great summer and getting some much needed rest and relaxation. We had a terrific Conference in January, during which time the HED hosted two successful recitals focusing on professors throughout Alabama and the repertoire they utilize in their teaching. Dr. Diane Orlofsky presided over a poster session that was rich in new information, research, and collegiality. I want remind the membership of the HED that we need to continue to encourage our colleagues at our respective institutions to join AMEA and MENC and to participate in our conferences. Those individuals who are chosen to perform in the 2009 HED Recital Series should be members of MENC, and if they are not, we need to encourage them to join us. We had a number of Alabama universities represented on the recital programs. The universities and performers are as follows: Alabama State University: Greg Jackson, Carly Johnson, Joel Jones; Troy University: Timothy Phillips, Hui-Ting Yang, Catherine Allard, Michael Hix, Margaret Jackson; University of Montevallo: Joseph P. Ardovino, Laurie Middaugh, Cynthia Perry Jones; Auburn University: Doug Rosener, Ramon Vasquez, William Shaffer, Matthew Wood; Jacksonville State University: Eryn Oft, Steven Diblasi; Samford University: Rebecca Remley, Ronald Shinn; University of Alabama – Huntsville: C. David Ragsdale; University of South Alabama: Andra Bohnet, Robert Holm. As the summer draws to a close, along with this column, it is my hope that everyone is excited about the new academic year, and I wish everyone every professional and personal success for 2008 – 2009. |
