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September 14, 2012. Music Faculty Meeting. Dean’s Report Sept, 2012. Personnel update. Undergraduate advisor: interviews underway, with two candidates still under consideration. Piano technician: applications close this weekend. Piano work required should be directed to Associate Dean.
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September 14, 2012 Music Faculty Meeting
Personnel update • Undergraduate advisor: interviews underway, with two candidates still under consideration. • Piano technician: applications close this weekend. Piano work required should be directed to Associate Dean. • Development ready to launch. • Music History position search ready to launch. • Music Education search anticipated.
Special Events, 2012-2013 • For the annual M.L.King celebration in January,2013 the school joins with St. Stephens Church in premiere of Andre Wilson piece on M.L. King. • In late March, 2013 the school and UofL partners with the LO in a consortium grant from the Nat’l Endowment for the Humanities in a program entitled “Copland in Mexico” featured in LO Classics series and in a chamber music concert at UofL. • In late April/early May the Grawemeyer Players premieres a new Sebastian Currier work celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Chamber Music Society.
Special events, 2012-2013 • The school is invited to take part in Dr. Ramsey’s Presidential Outreach program by presenting a concert in Bowling Green on September 24 at the new Southern Ky Performing Arts Center (SKyPAC).
Curricular Planning Initiatives • In an initiative to shift time usage, divisions are asked to consider use of blended content delivery incorporating web-based instruction with face to face instruction by substituting on-line modules for blocks of instruction, or reducing # of class meeting times weekly. • Ensemble division is asked to consider the feasibility of modular rehearsal /performance schedules to provide more flexibility in student scheduling, repertoire studied, and faculty flexible time.
Curricular Planning Initiatives, p. 2 • Consider the expansion of music education teacher licensure programs by expansion of current single comprehensive track by adding additional licensure programs in instrumental music and in vocal music, P-12. • Undergraduate Honors program in Music • String Education / String Academy / Suzuki Strings / Suzuki Teacher Education / El Sistema through Marie Racine
Curricular initiatives for 2012-2013 • Video-linked faculty for scheduled courses in music therapy • Additional on-line courses brought into schedule. • Music entrepreneurship workshops and seminars presented by Jennifer Potochnic. • Performance enhancement coaching from Harry Pickens. • Completion of Ideas to Action video series of course exemplars in critical thinking in music.
Budget issues for FY 2012&2013: The Good, the Bad, and the … • The school exceeded tuition budget by $58,000 on expectation of about $4 million. • 3.2% in redux in FY 2012&2013, not 4% which saves about $40K in general funds. • Divisions did very well in adjusting spending and stayed within budget expectations. • Pre-collegiate dance budget improved to a point of near-balance at end of FY ‘12. • School anticipates a positive balance when all accounts are reconciled for FY ‘12. • Support for graduate fellowships from SIGS was strongly leveraged by the school.
Budget, p.2The Good, the Bad, and the … • The Community Music Program balance sheet. • Technology costs for faculty / staff equipment replacement spiked in FY’12. • Music equipment replacement / repair costs. • Yields from endowment / new endowments have not yet bounced back because of market conditions. • Potential reduction for present year to cover deficit from FY ‘12 and budget imbalance in FY 13
Budget, p.3The Good, the Bad, and the Future • Expectations for tuition budget increased by $.25 million. New student enrollments will be important, as will retention of all students. • Current budget scenarios met through : • Use of the school’s previous FY balance for current year. • Redux of funding for expense spending in printed music, guest artists, copying /printing. Faculty / staff searches at entry / junior level. • Other exp. budgets reduced & rebalanced in Jan.
Faculty To-do’s • Review current webpages and identify dated materials to Matt Crum. • Review your biographies and photos currently on the website. If you don’t have a bio, please write one (150-250 words) and send to Debbie Hawley via email. If you would like a new photo for the site, or you need a photo, please notify Matt Crum.