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TOPIC: Jazz

Mark Swiontek
 School:Osceola Middle School
 Address:1029 Oak Ridge Dr.
Osceola, WI 54020
 Phone:715/294-4180-298
 Fax:715/294-2428
 Email:swiontekm@oz.osceola.k12.wi.us
 Background:Graduated from UW-Superior. Attended UM-Duluth, UW-River Falls. Taught in Cromwell, MN (k-12 all music); Clayton, WI (5-12 band). Currently, teach 5-8 band and 3-6 general music.
Charles Rochester Young
 School:UW-Stevens Point
 Address:Department of Music
Stevens Point, WI 54481
 Phone:(715)346-3852
 Fax:(715)346-3163
 Email:cyoung@uwsp.edu
 Background:Composer/Educator--Awards from National Band Association, ASCAP, Aaron Copland Foundation; Meet the Composer, National Flute Association, Carnegie Foundation (Wisconsin Professor of the Year), UW System Board of Regents (Career Teaching Excellence Award) and others. I'm VERY INTERESTED in teaching the creative process (composition and improvisation) in music and am willing to assist in any way possible.
Martin Sheridan
 School:Graduate, Ca. St. U. Chico
 Address:519 Avenue C
Ft. Madison, Iowa 52627
 Phone:515-865-6979
 Fax:
 Email:martinofiowa@yahoo.com
 Background:Maker of Violin family instruments. I travel with my workbench to repair string instruments. I also show some of my own hand made instruments and instruments for KC Strings in all price ranges. Travel to areas where there is no local shop. Thank you for your consideration.
Nicholas Narloch
 School:Catholic Memorial High School
 Address:601 East College Avenue
Waukesha, WI 53186-5598
 Phone:262.542.7101
 Fax:262.542.1633
 Email:nnarloch@catholicmemorial.net
 Background:BMusEd Vocal/Instrumental Viterbo University
MMusEd U.W. Stevens Point
Master of Arts Cardinal Stritch University
Taught vocal/general/woodwinds k-9
Presently HS vocal and vocal jazz / church choir / yearbook
Master Adjudicator for WSMA
Leyla Sanyer
 School:Oregon High School
 Address:456 N. Perry Pkwy.
Oregon, WI 53575
 Phone:608-835-4403
 Fax:608-835-7894
 Email:les@oregon.k12.wi.us
 Background:25 years experience as an orchestra director and string specialist at all levels in WI public schools. Member MENC, WMEA, ASTA and Chamber Music America. Experience in teaching composition, improvisation and conducting. Teaches at a high school with a MIDI lab for students. Is on the CMP committee and has served as state orchestra chair and Southcentral vice president for WMEA. Is also a member of the group working with DPI to write a new state curriculum guide. Professional violinist in the Oakwood Chamber Players, Madison. Very interested in email discussion or sharing of ideas on teaching strings/orchestra, CMP, composition and improvisation.
Jen Kramer
 School:Oregon High School
 Address:456 N. Perry Parkway
Oregon, WI 53575
 Phone:608 835-4353
 Fax:608 835-7894
 Email:jak@oregon.k12.wi.us
 Background:5 years teaching experience. Taught in Columbus, WI (7-12) before current position. Experience in vocal jazz.
David Hastings
 School:University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point
 Address:Music Department - UWSP
Stevens Point, WI
 Phone:715-346-4046
 Fax:
 Email:dhasting@uwsp.edu
 Background:Professor Hastings has dedicated much of his performing career to the exploration of new music and jazz improvisation through commissions and performance. His commissioning projects have included composers John Beall, Brian Kershner, William Kraft, Verne Reynolds, Fisher Tull, David Stock, and Richard Willis and West African composers Gymiha Labi and Paschal Younge.
Mr. Hastings has music degrees from Northwestern University where his principal studies were with Frederick Hemke. Additionally, he has studied with Bunky Green, James Hill, Ryo Noda, and Donald Sinta.
Tom O'Connor
 School:Janesville Schools
 Address:1617 Randolph Road Apt 6
Janesville, WI 53545
 Phone:(608)754-8628
 Fax:
 Email:tpo3133@earthlink.net
 Background:I am have adjudicated and taught for several years. I have experience in teaching instrumental music in public and private schools. I am state certified in instrumental music in both Illinois and Wisconsin, with a masters degree in public administration.
Gary Kent Walth
 School:University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
 Address:1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
 Phone:608/785-8414
 Fax:608/785-6719
 Email:walth.gary@uwlax.edu
 Background:B.M Concordia College, Moorhead, MN
M.M & D.M.A., University of Missouri-Kansas City
Concert Choir, Vocal Jazz, solo voice coaching
Guest conductor and clinician
Several published choral compositions
Mary Holmes
 School:Musictech College
 Address:19 Exchange St. East
St. Paul, MN 55101-2220
 Phone:651-291-0177 ext. 2370
 Fax:651-291-0366
 Email:mholmes@musictech.com
 Background:Education Outreach Coordinator for a unique college of Contemporary Performance, Recording and Production, Music Business and Motion Imaging.
Linda A. Meier
 School:DeForest High School
 Address:815 Jefferson St.
DeForest , WI 53532
 Phone:608-842-6821
 Fax:608-842-6615
 Email:lmeier@deforest.k12.wi.us
 Background:Choral Director at DeForest High School since 1974.
Bachelor of Music Education from Milton College. Double Major in Instrumental and Choral Music.
Master's Degree and additional credits from Cardinal Stritch, Edgewood and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
WCDA and WSMA member.
Currently Past-Chairperson of Wisconsin State Honor Music Project.

Mary A. Siefert
 School:Weston Schools
 Address:E2511 Hwy S
Cazenovia, WI 53924
 Phone:(608) 986-2151 ext. 18
 Fax:(608) 986-2205
 Email:siefert@weston.k12.wi.us
 Background:instrumental 5-12
also certified choral/general
Christopher Tank
 School:Park High School
 Address:8040 80th St. S
Cottage Grove, MN 54016
 Phone:651-768-5707
 Fax:651-768-3705
 Email:militarytank1@attbi.com
 Background:High School Instrumental Band Director with 14 years of experience and high proficiency in computer assisted instruction and notation.

Master Adjudicator for the Wisconsin School Music Association
Harvey Halpaus
 School:Ellsworth Community Schools(retired)
 Address:742 Anita Lane(home)
Ellsworth, Wi 54011
 Phone:715-273-5804
 Fax:
 Email:harvhalp@redwing.net
 Background:HS &MS educator for 35 years.Wis IAJE charter member and former officer.Professional trumpet/cornet soloist with Generation II Big Band and TB Sheldon Brass Band.Active WSMA clinician and adjudicator. Member solo/ensemble comittee.BME from UW River Falls. MA from University of Iowa.
Amy R. Thiel
 School:Oconto Falls High School
 Address:210 North Farm Road, PO Box 988
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
 Phone:(920) 848-4467 ext. 1017
 Fax:(920) 848-4444
 Email:amythiel@mail.ocontofalls.k12.wi.us
 Background:Choral Director; has taught grades 3-12; SSA, SATB, TTBB, Vocal Jazz (SSA & SATB), Madrigals; music theory and music composition
Julie Brown
 School:James Madison Middle School
 Address:2020 S. Carpenter St.
Appleton, WI 54915
 Phone:(920) 832-6276
 Fax:
 Email:brownjulie@aasd.k12.wi.us
 Background:Earned a BME and a BMC from UW-Eau Claire in 2000. Currently working on a Masters in Music Education from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL. Has taught middle level band in the Appleton Area School District since 2004. Am a certified clinician for WSMA and on the state's Arts PROPEL initiative.
Brenda Bant
 School:M-H-LT Elementary School
 Address:7450 Titus Drive
Minocqua, WI 54548
 Phone:715-356-5206, Ext. 190
 Fax:715-356-2649
 Email:bbant@mhlt.org
 Background:B.M.E. Instrumental from UW-Stevens Point, Master of Arts in Education from Viterbo University, taught K-12 music in Mercer, 5-12 Instrumental Music in Meriden-Cleghorn, Iowa, and am presently teaching 4-8 Instrumental and General Music in Minocqua
Ted Petith & Elizabeth Tryon
 School:The Groove Project
 Address:2621 Gregory St.
Madison, WI 53711
 Phone:608-441-0876
 Fax:
 Email:info@smartgroove.com
 Background:Professional jazz performers specializing in teaching music improvisation and composition since 1997. Both graduated from U of Illinois; Elizabeth with a B.M. in Music composition & Jazz Arranging. Ted a former member of McDonald's All-Star Jazz Band and U of I lead tenor saxophonist. Project focuses on integrating creative opportunities into general music curriculum K-8; teacher-training materials and support available at www.smartgroove.com
Lisa Shimon
 School:Pius XI High School
 Address:135 N. 76th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53213
 Phone:(414) 290-7000
 Fax:
 Email:LShimon@wi.rr.com
 Background:Vocal Jazz, Mixed and Women's choirs at the high school level. I have lots of experience with vocal jazz festivals and performing groups, and have been a clinician at the high school and college level.
Chris Behrens
 School:Beloit Memorial High School
 Address:1225 4th Street
Beloit, WI 53511
 Phone:608.361.3072
 Fax:
 Email:cbehrens@sdb.k12.wi.us
 Background:Bach. of Music in Jazz Studies (piano) Univ. of Illinois-Champaign
Masters - Music Education, Univ. of illinois-Champaign
Taught at Aldrich Middle middle school (band) form 1996-2001
Taught at Beloit Memorial High School (band) from 2001-current.
Junior Howell
 School:Curriculum Division - Ministry of Education
 Address:CASAETAL #3 kew Place & Longden Street ,Port of Spain
Trinidad W.I, 00129
 Phone:1-868-624-6663
 Fax:
 Email:casaet@wow.net
 Background:Director of Music
brazilian composer
 School:robsound
 Address:brazil
belo horizonte, MG 31250620
 Phone:+51 031 31 9676_7223
 Fax:xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 Email:robsoncompositor@yahooo.com.br
 Background:BRAZILIAN CONTEMPORARY CLASSIC MUSIC please, listen my music named: "picture of death?!" to singer(mezzo_soprano) flute, oboe, viola, cello, piano and other. if you like it l can send all score to be played with your musician in your country. thanks, robson dos santos, brazilian composer. http://www.robsound.mus.br 08. Pictures of Death?! ......a. Dead?! ......b. Gravitating ......c. Valley of the Souls ......d. Encounter with the Creator ......e. Return http://www.robsound.mus.br/en/discography04.htm _______________________________________________________________________
Paul Luhring
 School:PEL Music Publications
 Address:W1761 River Oaks Dr
Marinette, WI 54143
 Phone:715-735-5273
 Fax:715-735-3613
 Email:paul@pelmusic.com
 Background:PEL Music Publications, founded in 1993 by a Wisconsin Music Educator of 44 years. Featuring solos and small ensembles for the beginner to professional. Web Catalog featuring Finale NotePad 2004 with scrolling view and playback of score samples.
Mark Kiehn
 School:University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
 Address:2420 Nicolet Drive, Wood Hall 436
Green Bay, WI 54311-7001
 Phone:920/465-2057
 Fax:920/465-2232
 Email:kiehnm@uwgb.edu
 Background:Dr. Kiehn, Assistant Professor of Music Education, teaches graduate courses in music creativity, assessment of learning, and music for exceptional children. He has been teaching music and art for 23 years (elementary school through college level). His interests include music education research, PDP development, and PK-12 curriculum writing/implementation.
Tim Karth
 School:Pius XI High School Bands
 Address:135 N 76 Street
Milwaukee, WI 53123
 Phone:414-290-8186
 Fax:414-290-7001
 Email:tkarth@piusxi.org
 Background:Extensive experience in music education, specifically band. Currently Associate Band Director for Pius XI High School. "Who's Who in America's Teachers" (98 & 01) Carroll College's GOLD Alumni (04) B.S. Carroll College (96). Alumni, Kids From Wisconsin (89-90), extensive experience in retail (1988 to 1994) Composer and arranger for band. Director of Wind Ensemble,Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab, Pep Band and Percussion Ensemble. Jazz Improvisation and Pit Orchestra coach and active church musician. Past conductor with the Civic Music Assc. of Milwaukee. Trumpet and Percussion.
Charles G. Jahnke
 School:Fox Valley Lutheran Middle School
 Address:5300 N. Meade Street
Appleton, WI 54913-8383
 Phone:920-739-4441
 Fax:920-739-4418
 Email:cjahnke@fvlhs.org
 Background:I am the Program Coordinator for the FVL Middle School Band Program. It is a feeder program designed to train middle school students for our high school.

I am a graduate of UWGB and VanderCook College.
Monica Walch, Group Travel Sales Manager
 School:Sunshine Travel Company
 Address:14898 Energy Way, Suite 950
Apple Valley, MN 55124
 Phone:800.926.7185 x34
 Fax:952.891.5944
 Email:mwalch@sunshinetravelco.com
 Background:Group Travel Sales Manager specializing in planning tours for high school and college music performance groups
Carrie Backman
 School:Edgewood High School
 Address:6009 Midwood Ave.
Madison, WI 53716
 Phone:608 222-9328
 Fax:
 Email:carrie_backman@yahoo.com
 Background:
Karyn Quinn
 School:UW-La Crosse
 Address:Music Dept. 1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
 Phone:608-785-6727
 Fax:608-785-6749
 Email:quinn.kary@uwlax.edu
 Background:I have been teaching Bass and Jazz studies at UWL for the past 15 years. My degrees are MM in Bass Performance/Jazz Pedagogy and BS in Music Ed. I have served on the boeards for IAJE and WMEA.
Jeremy La Mont
 School:Auburndale School District
 Address:10629 North Rd
Auburndale, WI 54412
 Phone:715-652-2115
 Fax:
 Email:mjrlamont@hotmail.com
 Background:
Brian Lydeen
 School:Marian College
 Address:45 South National Ave.
Fond du Lac, WI 54935
 Phone:920-923-7605
 Fax:920-923-8751
 Email:blydeen@mariancollege.edu
 Background:
Kirk Troen
 School:World Projects International Music Productions
 Address:195 Glen Cove Marina Rd. #201
Vallejo, CA 94591
 Phone:707 556 5885
 Fax:707 556 5896
 Email:kirk-troen@world-projects.com
 Background:B.A. Music University of Oregon, M.S. Education Old Dominion University. Former USMC Band Director and middle school band teacher. Now producing music festivals in Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and Sydney Opera House. Custom tours also available.
John Sorensen
 School:Wilmot High School
 Address:11112 308th Avenue
Wilmot, WI 53192
 Phone:262-862-2351
 Fax:262-862-9402
 Email:sorensenj@wilmoths.k12.wi.us
 Background:Eleven years performing around the world with the Navy Band. Currently Director of Instrumental Music at Wilmot Union High School. Freelance trumpet performer in the Milwaukee/Greater Chicago area. BA and 506 certification from UW Parkside. MA in Education from Carthage College, Kenosha, WI
John Anello III
 School:Park View Middle School
 Address:930 N. Rochester Street
Mukwoango, WI 53149-1144
 Phone:262-363-6292
 Fax:262-363-6320
 Email:anelljo@mukwonago.k12.wi.us
 Background:BM – UW-Whitewater '87; MM- UW-Whitewater '92. Teaching experience K-College. Focus on Middle School Choirs (13 years). Founding Director of the UW-Whitewater Middle School Choral Festival. Middle School Choir, Introduction to Vocal Jazz and High School Musical Theatre are primary areas of focus.
Doris A Cain
 School:Good News Tour & Travel
 Address:649 Smith Avenue S. Suite 103
St. Paul, WI 55124
 Phone:1-866-487-0661
 Fax:651-488-6559
 Email:doris@goodnewstt.com
 Background:I arrange educational and performance tours for Wisconsin schools desiring to travel throughout the US and Canada. 19 years in the group tour business coupled with a passion for travel results in high quality detailed tours.
Ron Keezer
 School:U.W.-Eau Claire (Retired)
 Address:1705 Wilson St.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
 Phone:715-834-7530
 Fax:715 8347530
 Email:keezerrw@uwec.edu
 Background:See web site www.reallygoodmusic.com
Sally K. Russell
 School:All Things Musical / Music Workshops International
 Address:PO Box 3309
Terre Haute, IN 47803
 Phone:1-888-803-6287
 Fax:
 Email:allthingsmusical@aol.com
 Background:Request your FREE COPY of "ALL THINGS MUSICAL, THE MUSIC EDUCATION YELLOW PAGES" Annual Book and Resource CD-ROM. A FREE service for Music Educators. Also Visit: www.allthingsmusical.com
Adam Scheele
 School:Montello School District
 Address:222 Forest Lane
Montello, WI 53949
 Phone:608-297-2126 x248
 Fax:608-297-7726
 Email:ascheele@montello.k12.wi.us
 Background:I graduated from UW-Platteville in 2004 with a degree in Instrumental Music Education. I teach 5th-12th grade band, jazz ensemble, music theory and music appreciation. I am an active adjudicator for WSMA and an active performer. I am currently working on a masters degree from the University of Hawaii.

Shannon Urban
 School:J.C. McKenna Middle School
 Address:
Evansville, WI 53536
 Phone:608-882-3334
 Fax:
 Email:urbans@evansville.k12.wi.us
 Background:Shannon has her degree from DePauw University in Greencastle, IN. She taught 5-8 band and 7-8 choral in Superior, WI for 5 years. She also taught K-12 general, instrumental, and vocal music at South Shore School District in Port Wing, WI. She is currently they 6-8 band and jazz band teacher in Evansville, WI. She has been in Evansville since 2002.
Benjamin Smeall
 School:SongCycleS Music Studio
 Address:1425 W. Mason St.
Green Bay, WI 54303
 Phone:920 4908793
 Fax:920 4908793
 Email:bsmeall@berklee.net
 Background:Benjamin F. Smeall, Ph.D.
SongCycleS Music Studio
920-490-8793
email: bsmeall@berklee.net
www.songcycles.net
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U. S. of America
Karyn Quinn
 School:University Of Wisconsin - La Crosse
 Address:1725 State Street
La Crosse, WI 54601
 Phone:608-785-6727
 Fax:608-758-6719
 Email:quinn.kary@uwlax.edu
 Background:Karyn Quinn serves on the music faculty at the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse, where she currently teaches bass, music theory and directs instrumental jazz ensembles. She is in great demand as a freelance bassist in both classical and jazz settings. As an orchestral bassist she has performed as prinicipal bass with the La Crosse Symphony, Keewenaw Symphony and in the Section of the Cheyenne Symphony . Karyn has performed in concert with many jazz artists including Diane Schuur, Ernie Watts, Clark Terry, James Williams, Red Rodney and Kurt Elling. Currently she performs with the Great River Big Band, and The La Crosse Jazz Quartet.

Karyn was the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Fellowship to study with bassist, Rufus Reid and has also performed in master classes for Gary Karr. She was a finalist in the 1997 International Society of Bassists Jazz Bass Competition. Karyn is an active member of The International Society of Bassists, and Wisconsin Music Educators Association. She is a past president of WI-IAJE and served as the Jazz Education Chair for WMEA in 1997. Her method books for beginning bass students, Bass Sessions, are published by the Neil A. Kjos Music Company.

She received her Bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and Master’s degree in String Bass Performance and Jazz Pedagogy from the University of Northern Colorado.

Chad Bscherer
 School:Cascio Interstate Music
 Address:13819 W. National Ave
New Berlin , WI 51086
 Phone:1-262-789-7600 x 247
 Fax:1-262-957-4506
 Email:cbscherer@interstatemusic.com
 Background:Great resource for all your musical needs. We have been dealing with schools and educators for over 60 years. 400 page catalogue available upon request. Everything for your school bands from instruments to reeds! We rent and repair most instruments. We guarantee the lowest prices period. Call, email or fax us for a quote. Free delivery in the Milwaukee area! www.interstatemusic.com
Patricia K. Robertson
 School:Ashland High School
 Address:1900 Beaser Avenue
Ashland, Wi 54806
 Phone:715-682-7089 ext 1288
 Fax:715-682-2075
 Email:probertson@ashland.k12.wi.us
 Background:B.A. - Music Education, Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
M.A. - St. Thomas University - St. Paul, MN
K-6 General Music - 20+ years
9-12 Choral - 11 years
Lisa Werner
 School:North Lake School
 Address:P.O. Box 188
North Lake, WI 53064
 Phone:262-966-2033 ext. 132
 Fax:262-988-3710
 Email:liclis@nlake.k12.wi.us
 Background:I have a Bachelor of Music from UW-Whitewater in Music Education, Masters in Conducting from American Band College through Southern Oregon University. I am a Nationally Board Certified Teacher. I have served as WMEA Jazz Chair since 2007. I enjoy using technology in my classroom to help my students understand musical experiences better. I have used cell phones, mp3 players and recording devices, USB flash drive video recorders, and other pieces of technology to bridge the gap between musical traditions and the 21st century learner.
Five By Design
 School:UW Eau Claire
 Address:6808 Turnbridge Circle
Shakopee, MN 55379
 Phone:(651) 335-5466
 Fax:(651) 335-5466
 Email:alton.accola@fivebydesign.com
 Background:Five By Design is the Minneapolis vocal quintet that features UW Eau Claire graduates: Lorie Carpenter-Niska, Kurt Niska, Terrence Niska, and Michael Swedberg, the fifth member, Sheridan Zuther is a UM-Kansas City graduate.

IFive By Design is celebrating its 15th anniversary (2009) in the symphony pops market and has appeared with more than 200 orchestras including: the Atlanta Symphony, Baltimore Symphony, Houston Symphony, Toronto Symphony, and Vancouver Symphony orchestras.

The Washington Post heralded Five By Design's Kennedy Center debut with the National Symphony as "the best NSO pops performance of the season." The vocal quintet has collaborated with WGVU in the development of its theatrical production, Stay Tuned, as a PBS television special.

The members of Five By Design are marvelous music educators and we encourage Wisconsin choral music directors to consider bringing this outstanding ensemble to their community.


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