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Faculty Achievements and Service

Publication of Books or Papers

Andrews, J. (2005, November). The five soprano, alto, tenor, bass part songs of Frank Bridge. National American Choral Directors Association Choral Journal .

Andrews, J. (2005). Published arrangement of Still, Still, Still. University of Northern Colorado JazzPress.

Torkelson, S. (2005, Summer). Introducing Repertoire in More Difficult Keys. Keyboard companion.

Torkelson, S. (2005, Fall). The Sonatas of Domenico Cimarosa. IMT Magazine.

Publication or Performance of Creative Works

Andrews, J. conducted the Castle Singers with the Waterloo/Cedar Falls Symphony.

Black, K., & Lynch, S. (2005). The Word First Gathered Up. Recorded at Wartburg College, Waverly, IA.

Torkelson, S. (2005). Performances with Simon Estes for Wartburg Choir tour, May 2005. Great Hall at Wartburg Castle, Stadt Theater in Eisenach, Germany; St. George's Cathedral, Capetown South Africa

Torkelson, S. (2005). Faculty Recital, November 2005. Wartburg College, Waverly, IA.

Wachmann, E. Iowa Music Teachers Association Recital, June 12, 2005.

Wachmann, E. Performance of Schumann- Fantasy Pieces as part of a Wartburg Music Faculty Recital New Hampshire Music Festival Orchestra, July 9, 2005.

Wachmann, E. Principal Clarinet Waterloo / Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra.

Wachmann, E. Member Northwind Quintet.

Wachmann, E. Faculty Recital, November 22, 2005. Wartburg College, Waverly, IA.

Wachmann, E. University of Northern Iowa Faculty Recital, February 15, 2006.

Wachmann, E. Guest Solo Recital, March 22, 2006. Luther College.

Wachmann, E. New Hampshire Music Festival Orchestra, Summer 2006.

Wade, J. Faculty Recital, March 15, 2006.

Professional Presentations

O'Konski, M., Bane, C.M.H., Hettinga J., & Krull, K. (2005). PSE and exercise in long-term care: A preliminary study . Poster presented at the meeting of the American Music Therapy Association, Orlando, FL.

O'Konski, M., Bane, C.M.H., Hettinga J., & Krull, K. (2005). PSE and exercise in long-term care: A preliminary study . Presentation at the AMTA Midwestern Regional Conference, Iowa City, IA.

Torkelson, S. (2005). New music for teaching. Presented at the Northeast Area Music Teachers Association Pedagogy Workshop, Waverly, IA.

Torkelson, S. (2005). Succeeding with the masters. Presented at the Northeast Area Music Teachers Association Pedagogy Workshop, Waverly, IA.

Torkelson, S. (2005). Using new teaching repertoire to prepare for the masterworks. Presented at the Iowa Music Teachers Association Conference, Waverly, IA.

Editor of Publication

Torkelson, S. (ed.) (in press). IMTA Syllabus and Repertoire List.

Professional Service

Andrews, J. served as panelist for choral directors at the North Central American Choral Directors Association Convention, Omaha, NE.

Andrews, J. served as a Clinician for the Iowa Lakes Community College Vocal Jazz Festival

Andrews, J. served as an adjudicator for the Iowa High Schools Choral Festival, Cedar Falls, IA.

Torkelson, S. served as an adjudicator for the Music Teachers National Association Senior High and Young Artist Collegiate Competitions for the State of Minnesota.

Torkelson, S. served on the Iowa Music Teachers Association Executive Board and as Repertoire Char.

Torkelson, S. served as the West Central Division Official Accompanist for Music Teachers National Association Competitions.

Torkelson, S. served as Vice President (Programs) for the Northeast Area Music Teachers Association.

Honors

Andrews, J. sponsor of the Student Chapter of the Music Educators' National Conference that won the Collegiate Membership Chapter Growth award for the second time in the last four years.

Wade, J. received the Leopold LaFosse Studio Teacher of the Year award.

Professional Development by Invitation

Survilla, P. has been asked to serve as a reviewer of grant applications for the American Council of Learned Societies and has been accepted to serve in that capacity for submissions reflecting research in Belarus by Belarusan scholars.

Community Presentations

Torkelson, S. (2005). Countdown to performance: Preparing the music and the mind.­ Presented to the Northeast Area Music Teachers Association, Waterloo, IA.

Torkelson, S. (2005). Drama in music: Bringing out the dramatic effects in our students' pieces. Presented to the Keyboard Club, Rochester, MN and the West Des Moines/Des Moines Association, Des Moines, IA.

Wachmann, E. Member of the WCFSO Players Committee.

Wade, J. served as an adjudicator for the Jefferson Orchestra Invitational, Cedar Rapids, IA.

May Term Trips

Andrews, J.— Europe

Information based on Dean's Office report.


Student Research & Performances

Spring 2005 - Terrace Hill Governor’s Scholarship Winner Bryan Houts

Terrace Hill Junior Competition CoWinner Betsy Hoover

NAMTA Student Scholarship Winner Bryan Houts

MTNA Student Teacher National STAR Award Elizabeth Carr

2005 MTNA Iowa Junior High Competitions: Winner Diana Chou, and Alternate Winner Sophia Huang

Dana Morris and Melinda Paulsen performed on a masterclass given by David Shifrin March 4 assisted by Melanie Wulfekuhle and Holly Dravis.

Melinda Paulsen performed as 2nd clarinet with the WCFSO February 12, 2006 as part of the symphony's family concert series.

Megan Hill performed as bass clarinnet with the WCFSO December 9th and 10th, 2005 on the symphony's Holiday Pops concert.

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