Joe currently resides in Colorado Springs, where he teaches band in Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 and maintains a privatepercussion studio as well as an active gig schedule with numerous jazz groups in town. Each college will display a perpetual plaque with the names of the inductees. Admission is free and no reservations are required. Outside of music Dan enjoys traveling, gardening, wandering the Colorado foothills, and spending time with his family. She enjoys gardening, hiking, and Assessments should be reasonable for both the student and teacher. Ms. Davis is a Woodwind Specialist in the Littleton Public Schools. Each year, the members of the Colorado Bandmasters Association nominate and vote for one member to add to the CBA Hall of Fame. After graduation he worked as a professional musician in the Tampa and Orlando area, he performed on Tenor and Soprano Saxophone as well as Flute for four years with The Dick Rivers Group. Steve served on the board of CBA for 13 years and was voted to the Hall of Fame in 2017. taught grades 5 - 12 during a career that went from Brush to Colorado Bandmasters Association. Mr. Acuncius received Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Music in Trumpet Performance Degrees from the University of Colorado at Boulder. He is influenced by many different musicians and guitar players including Pat Martino, Ray Brown and the great drummer Jeff Hamilton. John also helped start the Great North American Brass Band Festival in Silverton, Colo., a turn of the century American Brass Band. John continued to direct the WSC-Colorado Brass Band after his retirement from teaching in 1986. Mr. Snell recently received the Educator of Distinction Award from the Douglas County Band Directors. She is the conductor of the Tri-Lakes Music Association in Monument. Ms. Grundy has spent the last 20 years teaching band, orchestra and choir to Middle and High School students in Denver and currently teaches general music at Sabin World school in DPS. Suribachi on Iwo Jima. Hall of Fame - Tennessee Bandmasters Association Wesley J. Broadnax is in his first year as Associate Professor of Music/Director of Bands at the University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, CO), where he conducts the Wind Ensemble, Concert Band, Chamber Winds, and guides all aspects of the wind band and graduate wind conducting programs. . He is an active free lance trumpet artist, and a clinician in both the jazz and symphonic band world. Cavalcade of Music Festival in Colorado Springs. He is also Assistant Conductor of the Newark Symphony Orchestra (Delaware). Bands under his direction have performed seven times at the Colorado Music Educators Clinic/Conference in Colorado Springs. Meet Stephen Martin, an inductee into the Colorado Bandmasters Association's hall of fame About me I grew up on a farm about 60 miles north of Manhattan, Kansas. In the spring of 2004 he was awarded a Fulbright Memorial Fund Scholarship to study Music and Education in Japan. View fullsize. In 1999 he retired as director of the Brass Band, but continued to perform and to serve as Emeritus conductor until he was more than 90 years old. A decision regarding the Small School Festivals and the State Concert Band Festivals will be made later. The State Concert Band Festival showcases Colorados outstanding concert bands by allowing them to perform in a superb concert hall, while giving them the opportunity to be critiqued by some of the nations finest music educators. Gary Hall, in his 46th year of teaching instrumental music, is currently serving as director of Marching and Athletic Bands at the University of Northern Colorado. He was awarded a Masters in Music from The University of South Florida in 1979. His groups have performed six times at the CMEA Conference and five times at the Music for All National Festival. Students should be developing their comprehensive musical skills by learning about music theory and history. TREASURER'S REPORT FOR 2022. Mrs. Watkins retired in May, 2020 after 31 years of being a Leave a Reply Cancel reply He is honored to be selected as the 2016 inductee into the Colorado Bandmasters Hall of Fame.He continues to play professionally with several Northern Colorado ensembles, including the Colorado Brass Company and the Fort Collins Wind Symphony. 2010-2021. Mr. Snell recently retired from Douglas County Schools after teaching middle school and high school band for 27 years. Monday October 2nd, 2023, Registration for ALL CBA Concert Band Festivals opens. Monday March 25, Northern Small School Festival at Valley HS, Monday and Tuesday April 15 and 16, State Concert Band Festival at CSU-Ft. Collins, Friday April 26, Southern Small School Festival at Fountain-Ft. Carson HS. With drummer and percussionist Dennis Bueno, Bud co-founded Colorado Springs Salsa band Orquesta Sabroso. For the past few years, he has been teaching part-time in Jefferson County and he also judges concert, jazz and marching band festivals throughout the state of Colorado. Band rehearsals became extra-special due to a flute player from Littleton name Georgie deKoevend. Mr. Otis is also in demand as a band clinician and adjudicator. Mr. Dorn holds memberships in the National Association for Music Education, the International Trumpet Guild, the Jazz Education Network, the College Band Directors National Association, and the Colorado Bandmasters Association. The museum shares its home with the Red Rocks gift shop. In his spare time, he enjoys ice-fishing at his estate in Hawaii. She works as flute specialist and section leader coach for Douglas County High School and Mountain Vista High School, where she conducts a high school flute choir. Know that many sites will fill within a few days (some within hours). . In addition to playing with AJE, David is the bandleader for his own Colorado Country and Masquerade Bands, hes the Music Director for two local churches, and he regularly performs as a soloist and with several other jazz, rock, and country bands. 2016 - 2017 - 2018 DISPLAY: Three colleges will act as home for the Tennessee Bandmasters HALL OF FAME: The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, Tennessee Tech University, and The University of Memphis. . Proudly created with Wix.com. 1:36. 2023 Summer Convention Program - July 19-21, 2023, 2023 Exemplary Band Award Application - Middle School, 2023 Exemplary Band Award Application - High School, 2023 Exemplary Band Award Application - Small School. Glenn Nitta teaches our saxophone sectionals and master classes. She completed a masters degree in (classical) saxophone performance from The Hartt School, University of Hartford in 2006, after which she taught private saxophone and chamber music for The Hartt School Community Division and as a freelance musician. Hall of Fame 2017 - Tennessee Bandmasters Association Craig Ketels was the Director of Bands at Lewis-Palmer High School from 1980 to 2004. Phi Beta Mu - Alpha Chapter Numerous free parking spots are available in the south lot adjacent to the Trading Post building, including four charging stations for guests driving electric/hybrid cars. In addition to year-round classes with seasonal performance opportunities, we hold a yearly overnight summer music camp and regularly travel nationally and internationally. CBA is a 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organization. In addition, his bands have earned the Grand Championship Award at the Midwest Music Festival 3 times. 2002. Julie joins CHBA in June of 2019. His career highlights also include five CBA State Marching Band Championships. From John Denvers legendary Rocky Mountain High to the contemporary sounds of The Lumineers and One Republic, musicians from all genres have long found inspiration in the Rockies. The student might send a brief excerpt of a practice session or skill test to the teacher to receive feedback. Students should be making and maintaining connections with their teachers and peers through their shared interest in and love of music. 1. Shanahan led the Denver Broncos to Super Bowl titles after the 1997 and '98 seasons. The Fairfax Co. School system was preparing to close Fort Hunt High School as soon as the enrollment reached 1600 students. In 2017, Mr. Martin was voted into the Colorado Bandmasters Association 'Hall of Fame' by the membership of CBA. He received a Bachelor of Music in Oboe Performance from Stetson University and earned the Master of Music in oboe performance from Southern Methodist University. Dois Pace is among 317 directors who . Mrs. Starbuck received her Bachelors Degree in Music Education from the University of Colorado in Boulder. View fullsize. He received the 1996 Governors Award for Excellence in Education, the 1999 and 2001 IBM/CHSAA Outstanding Educator Award, and most recently, the 2000, 2002, 2005, and 2006 Whos Who of American High School Teachers. I encourage you to attend. His hobbies include traveling, going to the gym and watching the Dallas Cowboys. He served 29 years as a saxophonist with the U.S. Air Force Bands. He has also been a staff member of the Illinois Ambassadors of Music for 5 European Concert Tours. In 1961, he was invited to join the Western faculty, where, for 25 years, he taught undergraduate and graduate music courses in brass, brass choir, band, music education, music theory and research methods. He has participated in the Pierre Boulez Symposium on 20th Century Contemporary Music at Carnegie Hall in New York City, the focal work being the composers ""Le Marteau Sans Matre,"" with members of Ensemble Intercontemporain. Morrison, CO 80465, document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Colorado Music Hall of Fame. Hall of Fame 2014 - Tennessee Bandmasters Association Mr. Nitta has been on the CHBA faculty since 2005. Any assessments that can reasonably be done via real-time interaction with the teacher are highly encouraged. Gary Hall Biography - Contest Dynamics Data will be submitted to the HALL OF FAME chairs for review. at solo/ensemble festivals. Ms. Shelton, without a doubt, will draw from her tremendous experience to continue the legacy of musical excellence attached to the Asheville Community Band." Having spent 30 years performing miracles with high school bands, Shelton was adamant that she would take the baton but not the grunt work. Educational Leadership in 2021 and is currently an assistant high school principal. After a couple of years, he transferred to the Air Force Academy Band and continued there until his retirement from the Air Force. Mike is married to Tina Van Arsdale. He has been with on the CHBA faculty since 1998. Inductees are Betty Bierschenk-Pierce, Scott Coulson, Greg Dick, . ROSTER of Phi Beta Mu Committees and Board Members for 2022-2024 4. Randy Gradishar, Mike Shanahan, Dan . Hall of Fame Colorado Bandmasters Association Mr. Snell has received the Who's Who Among American Teachers distinction five times. Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame: Board of Directors: Band Director's Support Network : History of Phi Beta Mu. In 2005 Bruce moved to Colorado with his family and works in the beer industry. His bands have consistently been recognized for their exemplary performances locally, nation-wide, and internationally. CBA is a 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organization. Sarah Loyer- Saxophone Sarah grew up in Monument, CO and attended the University of Northern Colorado majoring in Music Education. Donations allow us to continue to honor new inductees and expand and improve our exhibits. We are passionate about offering a music education program for all interested students that goes above and beyond the fundamentals of music and how to play an instrument. RMHS bands performed multiple times for the Colorado Music Educators Clinic/Convention, and festivals in Denver, Colorado Springs, Longmont, Loveland, and Greeley. Throughout his career, Mr. Martins ensembles have been selected to perform at the CMEA Clinic/Conference a total of 9 times, including 4 concert bands, 4 jazz bands, and an orchestra, from the elementary to high school levels. 2023 hall of fame inductees. 6388 S. Dexter St. Centennial, CO 80121. He also worked with Frankie Lane, CabCalloway, Rosemary Clooney, Frank Gorshin, and James Darrin as well as performing at the Kool Jazz Festival in Orlando Florida in 1982. He received the National Band Association Citation of Excellence in May of 2013 and was selected to the Colorado Bandmasters Hall of Fame in 2016. The Colorado Snowsports Museum and Hall of Fame will induct its class of 2023 on Aug. 27 at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater in Vail. Hall of Fame 2008 - Tennessee Bandmasters Association 20 years minimum teaching experience, 15 in Colorado. 2007 - 2008 - 2009 - 2010 NCBA Hall of Fame 2022-2030 (All) - ncbandmasters.org His ensembles have performed at CMEA, the Tournament of Roses Parade, numerous Bowl Games, Hollywood Christmas Parade, and the Reno International Jazz Festival as well as in Hawaii, London, and Ireland. In 1996 Brad became the leader of USAF Academy Band group Blue Steel designing and implementing a Stay in School Show aimed at high school and middle school students. Honored Members: *=Deceased. including at CHSAA Concert Band Festivals, Colorado Bandmasters He has also worked for School District 11 as a computer and library technician. Good morning, Broncos Country! Worth area. He received his masters degree in Multiple Intelligences and the Creative Arts in Education in 2001. TBA Hall of Fame - Class of 2014 Jo Ann Hood - 2014 Tennessee has had a long and proud history of great bands through the years. After youve entered Red Rocks, follow signs to the Trading Post. In addition, he teaches sectionals and masterclasses for schools in Littleton, Cherry Creek and Adams City. In 1974 John created the British brass band workshop at Western. Hall of Fame Nomination Form - South Dakota Bandmasters In 2025 we are working to schedule as follows: Regional Concert Band Festival Week, March 3-7, 2025, State Concert Band Festival, April 21-22, 2025, Recommended Grade 1 to 3.5 Music - Dr. Ken Singleton, Ideas to Maximize the Possibility of a Great Performance, CLICK BELOW TO ACCESS SPECIFIC PAGES FOR EACH CBA FESTIVAL SERIES, Click HERE for the Form to show your ensemble set-up for CBA Middle School, Small School, Regional and State Festivals, DENVER SCHOOL OF THE ARTS - Wind Ensemble, Click HERE for the list of 2020 CBA State High School Qualifiers. Michael Vigliotti teaches our oboe and bassoon sectionals and master classes. in Music Education from Tennessee State University in 1962 and completed his Master of Science at the University of Illinois in 1965. He was principal oboe of the Texas Wind Symphony for eight years and has toured the country as Solo Oboist with the Mantovani Orchestra. All have their special place in the school's history. Regional Judge Biographies Colorado Bandmasters Association Donald J. McKinney is Director of Bands and Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Boulder. Colemans tapped for bandmasters hall of fame | Local News He had completed almost two and a half years when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. They were also invited to play at the International Association of Jazz Educators Convention as well a Music-Fest Canada.