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State Broadcast Associations Adopt Resolution Urging Support for Local Radio Freedom Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Broadcaster associations representing all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia have unanimously approved a resolution opposing "any new performance fee, tax, royalty or other charge relating to the public performance of sound recordings" on local broadcast radio stations.




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Television Network Affiliate Groups to Hold Meetings at 2023 NAB Show

Washington, D.C. -- The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that the affiliate boards of directors of ABC, CBS, FOX Television and NBC will meet in-person during NAB Show, April 15 – 19, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nev.




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NAB Show Turns Radio Programming Up a Notch

Washington, D.C. -- The 2023 NAB Show, held April 15-19 in Las Vegas, will offer an engaging lineup of educational sessions, networking opportunities and exhibits for the radio broadcast community. Radio sessions and networking opportunities will be conveniently located in the newly announced Broadcast District in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center, where radio exhibitors will be also be easily accessible.




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AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Continues to Gain Support

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Since its introduction in May, one-third of all senators and members of the House of Representatives have cosponsored legislation to ensure consumers have access to AM radio in automobiles. Despite increasing partisanship in Washington, D.C., lawmakers are uniting in support of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act.




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Karen Chupka Joins NAB to Lead NAB Shows

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) announced today that trade show veteran Karen Chupka will succeed Chris Brown as managing director and executive vice president, Global Connections and Events, effective January 1, 2024. Brown announced in July that he is transitioning out of NAB following the 2024 NAB Show, after 25 years of service to the organization.




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Majority of House of Representatives Show Strong Support of Local Radio

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A bipartisan majority of the United States House of Representatives now supports the Local Radio Freedom Act (LRFA). The LRFA, which signals members of Congress' opposition to imposing new performance royalties on broadcast radio stations for music airplay, now has 225 cosponsors in the House. There are 24 cosponsors in the Senate.




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Create, Connect and Capitalize: NAB Show Community Zones Offer Free Education to Supercharge Content for Success

Washington, D.C.— The 2024 NAB Show, taking place April 13-17 (Exhibits April 14-17) at the Las Vegas Convention Center, will give attendees the opportunity to spark their imagination, better connect with their communities, witness next-generation technology in action and fuel their content through dedicated on-floor Community Zones.




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Hot & Spicy: Sean Evans Heats Up NAB Show’s Main Stage with Secrets of Success

Washington, D.C.— Emmy-nominated Sean Evans will give a behind-the-scenes view of how he fired up the celebrity interview show Hot Ones to become a cultural phenomenon when he takes the Main Stage at the 2024 NAB Show. Hot Ones, which features celebrities interviewed by Evans as they progressively work their way through a lineup of increasingly hot wings, has more than 300 episodes, 9-million followers and hundreds of millions of views. Evans will discuss the creation and rise of Hot Ones, core creative choices, the business behind the wings and his personal interview process.




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A-Listers and Industry Insiders: NAB Show Offers Lineup Packed with Heavy Hitters

Washington, D.C.— NAB Show brings together a dynamic mix of celebrities, broadcasters, renowned creators and industry leaders to deliver key insights, discuss innovation and chart the course for the future of broadcast, media and entertainment. These thought leaders will converge at the Las Vegas Convention Center April 13 - 17, 2024, (Exhibits April 14 - 17) to share knowledge, collaborate and network with peers.




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NAB Applauds House Committee Announcement of Bipartisan Markup on AM Radio Legislation

Washington, D.C. – In response to the announcement that the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce will hold a markup of legislation to preserve Americans’ access to AM in automobiles, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:




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NAB Statement on House Subcommittee Markup and Passage of AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data and Commerce's successful markup and passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, the following statement can be attributed to NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt:




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NAB Statement on House Subcommittee Markup of the American Privacy Rights Act

Washington, D.C. – NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt issued the following statement in response to the markup of the American Privacy Rights Act:




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NAB Launches 'Martes de Acción' to Support Hispanic Voter Participation Ahead of 2024 Elections

Washington, D.C. – The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), in collaboration with members of the Hispanic Media GOTV Coalition, today launched Martes de Acción (Tuesdays of Action), an initiative aimed at encouraging Hispanic voter participation and strengthening civic engagement ahead of the November elections.




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NAB Statement on Committee Markup and Passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act

The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) commends the House Energy and Commerce Committee for its strong bipartisan passage, by a roll call vote of 45-2, of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act out of committee today. This important legislation ensures the continued availability of AM radio in all vehicles, recognizing the essential role it plays in delivering critical news, emergency information and public safety updates to tens of millions of Americans.




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NAB Show New York Announces a Powerhouse Lineup of Speakers for October Event

Washington, D.C.— The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) is gearing up for the highly anticipated 2024 NAB Show New York, taking place October 9-10 (Education October 8-10) at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. As the premier event for broadcast, media and entertainment on the East Coast, NAB Show New York brings together the industry’s most prominent voices and innovative tech leaders in the media capital of the world.




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Viral Video Class Project (Update)

Last year I had this crazy idea -

Creating Viral Videos (A Classroom Project)


Well we did it and the kids absolutely loved it! I think it was their favorite part of the year. I have had kids asking me all year "Mr. G are we doing the viral video thing again this year?" And yes we are. I am going to tweak a couple things and give better expectations but overall I will stand behind the original idea of I am staying out of the way and let the kids creative sides come out.


Here is the video that got the most views during our allotted time frime, thus the winner. Though now there are videos that actually have more views. This is the same two kids who inspired the project, pretty cool.


If the contest ended today this video would have actually won. And the likes won for sure.



This one did really well and was one of my favorites. The video quality could be an actual music video.



This girl wrote her own original song.



This is a fun one where they went to a mall and interacted with the workers.






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4 Best Choral Warm Up Resources

If you are like most choir directors one of the things you do everyday and even multiple times a day if you teach multiple classes is Warm-ups. Here are the best 4 warm up resources that I have found.


      1. The Complete Choral Warm-Up Book By Robinson, Russell/ Althouse, Jay 



This is a great book full of lots of different warm up exercises. Great resource when you are tired of doing the same old Warm-Up all day every day. Pick one and change it up.

     2. Pop Warm-Ups and Work-Outs for Guys



Unchanged, changing or changed male singers in middle school and high school may need a little extra help in "finding" their singing voices. Roger Emerson has developed a series of warm-ups that use excerpts from classic rock and roll tunes that will provide the motivation and repetition they need to do just that. Each song features limited ranges; the pattern starts in a moderate range and gradually ascends into the tenor range and descends through the bass range as needed. The professionally-produced CD recording presents each exercise with vocals so your guys have a model to emulate. Exercises are based on the following songs: The Addams Family Theme; Theme from "Jaws;" Jump, Jive an' Wail; Land of a Thousand Dances; Mission: Impossible Theme; Na Na Hey Hey, Kiss Him Goodbye; Shake, Rattle and Roll; Smoke on the Water; We Will Rock You.

3. Evoking Sound Choral Warm-up Method, Procedures, Planning And Core Vocal Exercises


This book is more than just good choral warm-ups it is a text book on how to use Choral Warm-Ups to truly make your choir better. I am a big fan of James Jordan and this book is what got me hooked.


Probably my favorite resource of all is the Video Camera feature on my iphone. I am that guy at Regionals or All-State standing at the back of the room recording the clinician. Especially during warm ups. I found early on that I would learn lots of great things from watching other directors but would forget most by the time I got back to my class room. That's where my camera on my phone came in and has saved me. Now I have those resources to reference. 




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Class Facebook Page (Update)

Image via CrunchBase

A year ago I wrote a post about creating a Class Facebook Page. After a few tweaks I think I found the Facebook setup that works for me.

I have set up a general Facebook Page for all the choirs that anyone can like and follow for general announcements. Also a good way for alumni to stay connected and a means for free performance advertisement.

Where the real success has been is with Private Group Pages for  my individual performance groups. I have found through these private groups I get the protection from out siders posting stuff I don't approve of and also I get to communicate directly with just my ensembles outside of school time. Granted not all of my students have a Facebook but I would say at least 90% do and have all accepted an invitation to be a part of this group.

You can set up your own groups here: https://www.facebook.com/about/groups/




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GARDNER'S HINTS FOR GROUP SINGING

GARDNER'S HINTS
FOR GROUP SINGING
All music must dance!!! All music must dance!!! All music must dance!!!


1. Proper posture is essential to good vocal production.

a. Don't stand too rigid. (This will cause tension)

b. Stand tall and stately with your arms, shoulders and neck area relaxed.

c. Don't slouch, it restricts the lungs and diaphragm.

2. Tension is the great enemy to all singers;

a. The jowls and the jaws must always be relaxed.

b. When singing in the higher registers always tip your forehead slightly forward.
    (flirt with someone in the audience)

c. When women sing notes above the staff, turn all vowels to Aaah and use less volume.

VOCAL PRODUCTION



3. The higher you sing the darker the vowel. (Lips further from teeth)


4. The louder you sing the darker the vowel. (Lips further from teeth)


5. The lower you sing the brighter the vowel. (Lips closer to teeth)


6. The softer you sing the brighter the vowel. (Lips closer to teeth)


NOTE WEIGHT



7. The longer the note the more weight you put on it.


8. The shorter the note the less weight you put on it.


NOTE SHAPE



9. Every note has shape and contour. (crescendo, decrescendo, tenuto, staccato) (When listening to younger musicians you notice that every note is the same and has no shape, contour or direction.)


10. You never sit on a long note. (You must either increase volume or decrease volume)


11. When singing a series of notes on the same pitch each note must be altered for interest. (Four quarter notes, on the same pitch, become boring unless you make them interesting with shape, contour, and volume.)


RHYTHM



12. When singing a note that is three times longer than the note that follows, you must separate. (Examples Dotted half note followed by a quarter note - You Separate. Dotted Quarter followed by eighth - you separate, Dotted eighth followed by sixteenth - you separate.


ACCIDENTALS



13. An accidental is a Sharp, Flat or Natural sign that takes the note out of the key and you should emphasize or accent the accidental so that the listener won't think you just made a mistake.


14. A rhythm accidental is syncopation or any beat that does not occur on the pulse and you should emphasize or accent all rhythm accidentals.


MESSAGE


15. The message is most important. Enunciate well. Communicate well. Understand the message that you are trying to get across to the audience. Do your part to inspire and edify the audience. (When your spirit bears witness to their spirit, both will be edified.)




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Road Safety: Motorcycle Action Group

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Mental Health in the Youth Justice System and Update on Progress against Business Plan: Youth Justice Agency

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Budget Update and October Monitoring Round: Department of Justice

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Fiscal Framework Update: Department of Finance

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Traffic Safety News – See the light. Buckle up at night.

Did you know that you are three times more likely to be killed in a car crash at night? Statistics show that the night time hours are the most dangerous time to be on the road. When the odds are against you it makes sense to play it safe. Buckle up and be protected. Here's what you need to know about fatalities in Delaware and what you can do to protect yourself.



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Traffic Safety News – Super Bowl XLVIII

Super Bowl Sunday is only a few days away! Have you decided where you are going to watch Denver and Seattle go head to head? If your game plan includes cheering on your favorite team at a friend’s house or at a local sports bar, be sure to include a sober driver as the final play.




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Traffic Safety News- Buckle Up. Slow Down.

Did you know that Delaware crash data for this year suggests that speed and improper seat belt use are major contributors in the number of fatalities this year? And the numbers are up. It’s mid-October, and the number of traffic deaths this year has already exceeded the total number of people killed last year on Delaware roadways.




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Traffic Safety News – Super Bowl XLIX

The Super Bowl is America’s most watched national sporting event. On Super Bowl Sunday, February 1, there will be lots of game day socializing that may include drinking. OHS and law enforcement officials are urging football fans to choose sides now: drinking OR driving.




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Committee calls for joined up working

The Committee for the Executive Office today called for a joined-up approach to ongoing scrutiny and monitoring of Government delivery in its report on the draft Programme for Government 2016-21.




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Education Committee ‘Lends a Hand’ to Support Anti-Bullying Week 2016

The Committee for Education in partnership with the Assembly Education Service has today launched a special interactive art initiative, as part of a range of Committee activities, to highlight Anti-Bullying Week 2016.




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New Clerk/Chief Executive takes up the reins at Northern Ireland Assembly

Lesley Hogg, the new Clerk/Chief Executive of the Northern Ireland Assembly has taken up her post.





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Stir Up Some SOA - Part 1 of 2

"Fusion cuisine" takes on a new meaning in this conversation about software development, architecture, and the future with all five authors of the Oracle Service Bus 11g Cookbook.




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Stir Up Some SOA - Part 2 of 2

"Fusion cuisine" takes on a new meaning in this conversation about software development, architecture, and the future with all five authors of the Oracle Service Bus 11g Cookbook.




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Architect Meet-Up - Part 1 of 3: Meeting the Mobile Challenge

In part one of three part series, this open discussion by a panel of community members focuses on Oracle ADF Mobile and the challenges of defining a mobile strategy for the enterprise.




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Architect Meet-Up - Part 2 of 3: Mobile Security, Availability, and Usability

The community panel discusses the security, availability, and usability challenges in the evolution of the mobile enterprise, then turns its attention to the evolving role of the software developer.




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Architect Meet-Up - Part 3 of 3: Evolving Software Development Roles

The community panel closes out the discussion with a look at the interplay between developers and architects, and the evolving nature of both roles.




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Oracle Cloud Update: Under the Hood

Rick Greenwald, Dom Lindars, and Mike Lehman discuss the technologies underlying the Oracle Cloud.




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Oracle Cloud Update: 30 Days in the Cloud

Rick Greenwald, Dom Lindars, and Mike Lehman shed light on the Oracle Database and Oracle Java Cloud Services, with details on how you can get a 30-day free trial.




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Dealing with Disruption - Part 1

Understanding the difference between technologies that disrupt and technologies that sustain innovation, and acting on that knowledge.




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Dealing with Disruption - Part 2

The past as a bridge to the future: the increasing importance of service orientation in cloud-based, highly mobile world.




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Dealing with Disruption - Part 3

Rolling with the changes: think big, start small, and learn fast in order to turn trends into professional evolution.




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5x12 on 12c at OOW14 - Mini-Sessions at Oracle User Group Forum

Oracle ACE Directors Debra Lilley and Jonathan Lewis and Oracle ACE Kashif Manzoor preview two very special sessions being presented as part of Oracle User Group Forum at Oracle OpenWorld 2014.




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EPM Upgrades: A Roundtable Discussion - Part 3

Panelists Eric Helmer, John Booth, and Rob Donahue conclude their discussion of what's new in the EPM space, and then close out the series with a look at the anatomy of an EPM upgrade project.