EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 2018-2020

President

MATTHEW LORENZETTI

Linden

President Elect Treasurer/Membership

JONATHAN HARRIS LOUIS QUAGLIATO

Northern Valley Reg. HS West Orange

Secretary Past President

LISA SWANICK THOMAS WEBER

West Essex Regional Westfield

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

JOE AKINSKAS RON DOLCE

Cumberland County College Retired

Rowan University

PATRICIA ROWE DENNIS ARGUL

Webmaster NJMEA Liaison /Advocacy

Moorestown Jazz House Kids

ROBERT HAMM ROBERT PISPECKY

East Windsor Retired

JASON LESHOWITZ

Clifton

Affiliated with NAfME – The National Association for Music Education

NJMEA - New Jersey Music Educators Association

PAST PRESIDENTS NICHOLAS ROMEO…………………………………………………………1967-68

CLARENCE ANDREWS……………….……………………....…………..1968-70

LEO W. RINDLER………………………………….…………….……..…….1970-72

GEORGE P. KRAUSS…………………………………………….…….…….1972-74

FRANK J. WOLF………………………………………….………………..…..1974-76

WILLIAM SHOPPELL, JR. ……………..………....……………………1976-77

RICHARD L. BLOCH……………………………….....…………….……..1977-79

ANGELO MEROLA………………………………………………..…..…….1979-81

NELSON ERNEST……………………………………………………………..1981-83

ALYN HEIM…………………………..………………………..….…………….1983-85

WILLIAM WORKINGER………………….……….………….…………..1985-87

PHILIP NATOLI………………………………………….…………...……….1987-89

RICHARD HAAS…………………………..…………………….…………….1989-91

BARBARA J. SOLLY……………………….………..……………………....1991-93

STEPHEN KRAMER…………..………………………..………….…..……1993-94

EDWARD A. KLISZUS……………………..……………..…….………….1994-96

NICHOLAS SANTORO……………………………….….…..…….………1996-98

DONNA SERIO…………………………………………………….…….……..1998-00

MICHELE YAMPOLSKY..….………………….…………..…..………...2000-02

JOHN P. IATESTA…………..……………………………..…..…………….2002-04

JOE AKINSKAS………………………….………………………………………2004-06

THOMAS J. MALISZEWSKI…………………..……………..………….2006-08

ROBERT T. FRAMPTON…………………………………….………….…2008-10

LINDA M. KING………………………………………………………….…….2010-12

PETER GRIFFIN…………………………………………….………………….2012-14

ROBERT PISPECKY………………………………………………………….2014-16

THOMAS WEBER…………………………………………………………….2016-18

NJMAA is an affiliate organization of the New Jersey

Music Educators Association. Music Supervisors

from throughout the state meet regularly to act on

matters of common concern and to provide resource

information for related activities and groups.

Objectives of the NJMAA, as stated in its By-Laws,

are the following:

To support and encourage excellence in music education in the State of New Jersey;

To exert leadership in establishing its highest standard;

To provide an opportunity for a continuous study of the mutual problems facing school

music supervisors;

To establish closer communications and cooperation on matters of mutual interest and

concern, and;

To cooperate with other organizations in promoting effective public education.

NJMAA functions in three modes – regular

membership meetings, Executive Board sessions, and

ad hoc committees. Its activities are publicized

through a column in the NJMEA magazine, TEMPO.

Active membership includes certified Directors,

Supervisors, and Coordinators of Music.

There are also provisions for Affiliate membership by

music dealers, college music administrators, and

retired supervisors.

Annual dues are $70; Retirees, $25

For further information contact: www.njmaa.org

Matthew Lorenzetti - President

(908) 486-2800 x8026

Lou Quagliato – Treasurer/Membership

(973) 669-5400 x248

….Strengthening Music Education Through Active, Involved Leadership

www.njmaa.org

MEMBERSHIP The NJMAA represents a critical element of

music education in New Jersey. Dedicated

to continued excellence of programs,

curriculum and leadership in music

education, the organization remains an

important force. Join now and benefit from

the many important seminars, workshops

and “brainstorming sessions”. Share ideas

and concerns with enlightened colleagues.

Membership is renewed for each

academic year.

PLEASE NOTE:

General Membership: $70.00

Retirees: $25.00

VISIT

www.njmaa.org

TO FILL OUT OUR NEW

ONLINE MEMBERSHIP

APPLICATION

Please mail check or PO, payable to

“NJMAA”, to:

Mr. Lou Quagliato

c/o West Orange Public Schools

179 Eagle Rock Ave.

West Orange, NJ 07052

(973) 669-5400 x248

NJMAA CALENDAR 2019-20

October 4 Coaching Conversations: Support for Veteran Teachers Facilitator: Joe Akinskas

December 6 Roundtable Discussion: Nontraditional Music Electives Facilitator: Robert Hamm

February 7 Social Emotional Learning in the Arts Facilitator: Shawna Longo

April 3 Engaging the Community: Ideas for Building Community Support

Facilitator: Lisa Vartanian and Donna Sinisgalli

June 5 Arts Across the Curriculum Facilitator: Lincoln Center Staff Note: The Rutgers Club is closed on this date. Location: TBD

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETINGS

September 13 Location: Rutgers Club or location as indicated on agenda as per November 1 communication by the President. Log on to the NJMAA website January 3 (www.njmaa.org) for directions. Executive Committee meetings start March 6 promptly at 9:00 a.m. regardless of location. May 1

GENERAL MEETINGS

Meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. Hospitality begins at 8:30 a.m. unless otherwise noted. Directions to meeting locations: http://www.njmaa.org

Rutgers Club Livingston Dining Commons

85 Avenue E Piscataway, NJ 08854

http://www.njmaa.org/

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