 The Alabama Vocal Association (AVA) is the choral division of the Alabama Music Educators Association (AMEA), which is the state chapter of the Music Educators National Conference (MENC). Our mission is to provide a variety of educational experiences for students that will encourage their lifetime appreciation of and participation in the art of choral music. Our goals include promoting cooperation among choral directors in Alabama, enhancing the programs of vocal music in schools in Alabama, providing a means for professional ideas and methods to be shared, and promoting growth and higher standards in music education throughout the state. Link to each of the twelve annual AVA events at the left of this page for more information and application forms.
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 Incoming President Jane Powell urges each choral teacher to inform principals and superintendents of the March 24-26, 2011, All-State date so that conflicts with spring testing can be avoided. (Click here to print letter for administrators.) A tentative All-State Rehearsal Schedule is also available, so you can make schedule plans.
See Jane's Welcome From the President, which outlines her goals and plans for her two-year term as President.
The AVA governing board met June 6-9 to evaluate our policies and align the handbook for all events and festivals. Based on the wishes of the membership, the name State Choral Performance Assessment was chosen for the yearly assessment. Check the calendar page for dates and locations that have been set so far for events during the 2010-2011 schoolyear. |
 Make plans now to attend the AVA Fall Workshop, to be held at Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood on September 10 and 11, 2010. Registration opens at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, September 10, and the first session begins at 9:00. See the Fall Workshop page for more details about our featured speaker, Jefferson Johnson, and other sessions.
During the AVA General Meeting on Friday, a vote will be taken on three Bylaws amendments, including issues regarding homeschool choirs, Outstanding Choral Student eligibility, and Outstanding Accompanist attendance at All-State Festival. Click here for a copy of the ballot. |
