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	2009 National Conference Host Jerry Junkin and his colleagues at the University of Texas at Austin are preparing a dynamic conference that will include engaging performances of current and new literature as well as captivating ideas for enriching your professional effectiveness�all in the vibrant, destination city of Austin, Texas. Mark your electronic calendar now to reserve March 25-28, 2009.

	2009 National Conference Call for Research Related File: CBDNAresearch09.pdf CBDNA will present sessions to disseminate the results of excellent research at its National Conference in Austin, Texas, March 25-28, 2009. Interested individuals are hereby requested to submit research relevant to the wind band conducting profession for consideration and presentation at the 2009 national conference. Those who wish to submit a paper for consideration should comply with the attached guidelines. See the attachment for further details.

	2009 SCIB information and forms Related File: 2009SCIBApplicationforms.doc Other related file: CBDNAmembersSCIB.doc 2009 Small College Intercollegiate Band - Forms to Complete 1. There are two versions within the downloadable application form - one for percussion and one for winds/string bass. The application includes the Director Proficiency Form. 2. Directors must download, complete, and return the Director Proficiency Form in the same mailing envelope as the applications. Program for the SCIB, Virginia Allen, conductor, will be: Masque, Kenneth Hesketh Symphony for Band, Morton Gould Farewell to Gray, Donald Grantham Radiant Joy, Steve Bryant Three Dances of Enchantment, Luigi Zaninelli

	Call for Compositions CBDNA VIRGINIA CHAPTER announces Symposium 34 for New Band Music with the 2009 Virginia Intercollegiate Band COLLEGE OF WILLIAM AND MARY WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA DR. EVAN FELDMAN, HOST FEBRUARY 13 - 14, 2009 GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF SCORES: � Works must be for full symphonic band instrumentation, and may include soloist. � If the work includes a soloist, composer is responsible for providing one. � All styles and difficulty levels will be considered. � One score per composer per year. � Preference for (although not restricted to) unpublished works. � Scores must be received by October 1, 2008 (tape/CD welcome) � Return wrapper and postage must be included for return of materials. � A committee of VCBDNA directors and university composers will select two works. REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECTED COMPOSERS: � Selected composers must attend Symposium 34 and must conduct their works in open reading rehearsals. � The composer must provide a full set of parts for the Symposium. � Composers will participate in an informal panel discussion on their compositional techniques, philosophy, or other aspects of their work. � All works will be recorded during the final session. � TRAVEL AWARDS of $500 will be presented to each composer selected to participate in Symposium 34. SEND MATERIALS TO (Or for more information contact): Dr. Gordon Ring Department of Music Longwood University Farmville, Virginia 23909 email: ringgl@longwood.edu 434.395.2628

	Festival Hill at Round Top Festival Hill at Round Top announces a five-day seminar for those considering careers as deans or directors of one of the nation's 600 collegiate music schools. Also welcome are current deans and directors, senior faculty and graduate students interested in future roles as leaders. Topics: institutional identity, faculty recruitment and development, fundraising, student recruitment, broadening of societal demand foe the arts, and the development of an entrepreneurial perspective among musicians. Participating faculty list available upon request. Tuition, room, and board: $475/person To register: contact Robert Freeman at rsfreeman@mail.utexas.edu