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Windswept 2008 Success!
Deep Harmony was explored by all who attended the 58th Annual Creative Motion Alliance Summer Conference - The Windswept Music Workshop. For more details, read the committee's report here.
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| 2008 workshop supported the formation of several assistants to the director and treasurer to ensure that workshop ran smoothly. It is with great appreciation that the planning committee thanks and recognizes these individuals which included executive board officers: Karen Gossett - treasurer, Mary Ann Fritz - president, Phyllis Pasley - First Vice-President, and Dr. Jane Fritz - faculty liaison. Other helpers included - Robin Hall - hospitality; Chris McKinney - volunteer coordination; Leah Bagwell - assistant to the treasurer; Becky Shafer - auction chair, Tom Pasley - videographer and countless others who helped in the auction room, and to prepare for treasurer checkout. Future plans include seeking a workbook editor and marketing liaison as well and compensating all assistants with a $50 reduction in workshop fees. Special thanks to the members of the planning committee for 2008 for a job well done! |
Directors of Workshop named for 2009 and 2010
We are pleased to report that Phyllis Pasley will serve as director of workshop for 2009 and will be shadowed by the director for 2010, Christie Tompkins. "We are really working hard to separate the duties of director of workshop from the duties of the First Vice-president to make these labor-intensive jobs a bit more manageable," said Pasley. "Christie will be working with me closely throughout the preparations for 2009 to help prepare her for the tasks ahead, as well as construct a support system of assistants - for future directors of workshop."
If you are interested in serving in a supporting or leadership role in the future, please contact our First Vice-President. |
Creative Motion (White Book)
2nd Edition underway!
Publications chair, Dr. Mary Ann Fritz
announced that the 2nd edition of the book Creative Motion, by Allen and Niles is in the works! Dr. Fritz has completed the majority of the typesetting, and is currently working in collaboration with several of our certified teachers to write articles which will support the original text. The Alliance has reserved some funding to pursue this project within the 2009 budget but additional funding is needed. You can make a donation to the Alliance to help us get this 2nd edition published. The opportunity for pre-orders and specialty orders is on the horizon as well. Check for publications committee updates here.
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Seeking Applicants for
Director 2011 and 2012
Creative Motion Alliance Executive Board is currently seeking applicants for the job of Director of Workshop, 2011. Candidates may shadow the director for 2010 and/or 2012. Benefits include a $500 credit toward registration, workshop fees and travel.
View the job description here.
Interested candidates, apply online here.
Questions? contact First Vice-President - Phyllis Pasley. |
Journal of Creative Motion
- volume #9 Available
In this issue we explore how Creative Motion concepts and principles inform our teaching, performing, and living. We also look at creativity and expressive arts within a Creative Motion context, and present beautifully poetic works of several of our own workshoppers. We hope you will find it inspiring!
NOW AVAILABLE through our online bookstore |
2008 Officers Elected
Elections were held at the annual meeting of the Creative Motion Alliance to be held on July 23,2008 at William Jewell College - Liberty, Missouri. The new officers are:
•President John Morrison
•Second Vice-President Raychl Smith
•Secretary Susan McGuire
Windswept Faculty elected a new Faculty Liaison who will represent faculty interests on the board for a two-year term. The board welcomes the new Faculty Liaison - Marilyn Alcala.
The Alliance wishes to extend its sincere appreciation to Dr. Elizabeth Wallace, Eric Kesler and Dr. Jane Andrews as they leave the board and move on to serve the Alliance in other ways.
Executive Board
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2009 Nominees Sought
The nominating committee seeks nominees for the the following offices on the Creative Motion Alliance Executive Board. Each carries a two-year term.
- - President-elect
- - First Vice President
- - Treasurer
- - Member-at-large
The election will take place at the Annual Membership Meeting, Wednesday in July, 2009. Click here for job description information. Contact the President with nominees or additional questions. |
Katheryn Allen Taylor Scholars Named
Congratulations to 2008 Katheryn Allen Taylor Scholar - Jennifer Isenhour. This scholarships are awarded by consensus of the Windswept Faculty to a returning student or students who have attended the Windswept Music Workshop for at least 2 years. Recipients are awarded half the cost of Windswept Music Workshop tuition/fees for the following year.
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A brief history:
Windswept 2006 marked the first year that Katheryn Allen Taylor Scholarships were awarded. Katheryn Allen Taylor is the daughter of Margaret Allen - founder of the Windswept Music Workshop and generous donor to the Creative Motion Alliance. Of the candidates who submitted the application, two were selected in 2006. Congratulations to Justin Isenhour and McKenna Klontz! Three candidates were selected in 2007 to receive the Katheryn Allen Taylor Scholarships for 2008: Christie Tompkins, Leah Bagwell, and Raychl Smith. |
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Mary Hannah Klontz achieves
Level III certification |
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In a special ceremony within Windswept 2008, Certification Committee Chair, John Morrison announced the completion of requirements for Level III Certification for Mary Hannah Klontz. A Creative Motion teacher resource DVD entitled "Viva La Musica" was completed. As a bonus, Mary Hannah also shared a special gift with all workshop participants of her latest composition-in-progress entitled "Lost" which we were able to explore within the evening choral class. |
Mary-Hannah - you inspire us all! We are so proud of all of you! Congratulations! Creative Motion is truly richer as a result of your many contributions to our work.
Mary-Hannah Klontz now joins Dr. Mary Ann Fritz and Dr. Robert C. Smith who have achieved this professional level of certification. |
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NEWS ARCHIVES |
| Windswept 2008 Success - read more |
| Windswept 2007 Success - read more |
| Windswept 2006 Success - read more |
Dr. Mary Ann Fritz achieves
Level III certification 
In a special ceremony within Windswept 2007, Certification Committee Chair, John Morrison announced the completion of requirements for Level III Certification for Dr. Mary Ann Fritz. Congratulations, Mary Ann! Creative Motion is richer for your contributions. |
In Memorium
2008 finds Creative Motion mourning the loss of loved-ones and important leaders.
February, 2008 - Gay Arnoldi Browne passed away after complications with rheumatoid arthritis at the age of 85. Gay was a teacher of Creative Motion. Visit her bio here.
March, 2008 - Bob Pohl, husband of Doris Pohl passed away. Read more here.
July, 2008 - Rachel Sherman passed away at the age of 101. Visit her bio here. |
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Don Campbell author of "The Mozart Effect" is our newest Honorary Member
of the Creative Motion Alliance.
President Mary-Hannah Klontz contacted long-time friend of Creative Motion and author of "The Mozart Effect" Don Campbell who accepted our invitation to become an honorary member of the Creative Motion Alliance. Mr. Campbell is internationally sought as a speaker and clinician and has recently traveled to Lituania, Alaska, and Switzerland helping to spread the word about the incredible power of music and its role in the development of children and learning.
On January 21, 2006 Robin Hall met with Mr. Campbell in Boulder, Colorado to present him with his honorary membership certificate. Mr. Campbell was very touched to be honored by the Creative Motion Alliance. |
“Creative Motion focuses on the source of all musical expression. To experience the power of this inner movement into performance is to engage your own spirit into a thrilling emotional life!” -Don Campbell,
author of
The Mozart Effect
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| March 2007 National Trumpet Competition Session - Klontz |
| Mary-Hannah Klontz led a successful workshop session in March, 2007. Click here to read more about it! |
| March 2007 Boone Workshop - Smith and Klontz |
| Dr. Robert C. Smith and Mary-Hannah Klontz led a successful one-day workshop in March, 2007. Click here to read more about it! |
| June, 2006 - One-Day Workshop - Smith and Klontz |
| Dr. Robert C. Smith and Mary-Hannah Klontz led a successful one-day workshop in June, 2006. Click here to read more about it! |
| November, 2005 - Iowa Workshop Success |
| Mary Hannah Klontz, Susan McGuire and Jeff Pettit's efforts put CMA on the map in Iowa with a well-received presentation for Iowa Music Educators. Click here for more information. |
| Alliance Membership Amends Bylaws |
| Also at the annual membership meeting the Alliance reviewed the current draft of the bylaws which includes the changes approved at the 2005 meeting. Click here for more information about those bylaw changes. |
| Alliance Membership Sets Rate for Annual Dues |
The Creative Motion Alliance is very busy working to fulfill the mission to disseminate information about the principles of Creative Motion. To make important strides toward reaching our goals, the Alliance voted to increase the annual membership dues from $35 to $50 per year. This modest increase is the first since 2000.
If you have not yet paid your dues for the current year, please contact treasurer Karen Gossett. |
| Executive Board Hard at Work |
| At their most recent meeting in Texas in November, 2006 the Executive Board welcomed newest members John Morrison. The board received committee reports and made progress toward constructing a plan for long-term growth. Plans are underway to sponsor a faculty retreat and workshop in February, 2007. There is still interest in a weekend workshop with a target start date of Fall, 2007. If you have questions, concerns, or items of interest, please contact one of the members of the executive board, or one of our committee chairs. |
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