November was a busy month for music education students at Dana College.

November 9 - 11, the National Convention of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association was held at the Qwest Center in Omaha. (Orff-Shulwerk is one of the primary methods used in teaching music in the elementary school). Dana students served as session monitors for part of the conference, and in return received free admission to the remainder of the conference, allowing them the opportunity to observe clinicians and musical groups from all over the world. Participants were: Tommy Brandon, Ryan Dinkelman, Nick Harms, Natalie Hearn, Molly Polk, Luther Simon, Nicole Taylor, and Paige Vaughan.

Dr. Peggy Holloway served on the organizing committee for the convention, working primarily as co-chair for the committee responsible for recruiting student monitors.

The annual meeting of the Nebraska Music Educators Association was held
November 16 - 18 in Lincoln. Joy Augustine, Megan Reppert, Molly Polk,
Paige Vaughan, Ronnie Kellogg, Tommy Brandon, Kirk Schjodt, Sara
Andrews, Nick Albrecht, Natalie Hearn and Nicole Taylor attended from
Dana's chapter of CMENC (Collegiate Chapter of the National Association
for Music Educators).

Dr. Peggy Holloway attended as advisor to the organization. Kirk Schjodt, who was selected from a competitive recital at Dana in September, represented Dana on the Collegiate Recital on Thursday afternoon at St. Paul United Methodist Church. Kirk performed "The Erlking," by Franz Schubert.

On Thursday, December 7, Jennifer Oerman, Laurice Hansen, Brooke Fencl, Carla Clark, Ryan Dinkelman, Molly Polk and Katie Foote presented a chime program for the women of First Lutheran in Blair. These students participate in MUSIC AND MORE !

On Sunday, December 10, Heather Hall and Erin Sanders spoke to St. Mary's Church about their Katrina relief trips. Erin, a participant in MUSIC AND MORE!, also sang a solo.

Burke Barnes and Terrence Almond were selected to compete in an All-Star Dual showcasing the top wrestlers from NCAA Division II, III, NAIA and NJCAA. The dual will be held in the Long Line Center in Sioux City, Iowa, which is attached to the Tyson Events Center, on Dec. 30 at 7 p.m.

Dana Head Coach Richard Fergola was also selected to coach in the event.

Leftover trees from this year's stage setting for the Sights and Sounds of Christmas were not sent to the chipper this year. Approximately 10-12 trees were donated to Joseph's Coat to be given to needy families who could not afford a Christmas tree this year.

You are welcome to attend the Blair Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Coffee this Thursday, Dec.14 from 7:15 – 8:15 a.m.. Musicians from Blair High School and Dana College will provide entertainment. Drop in for a cookie, hot cider or coffee and start your day with a song and a smile! Non-perishable food items and toys will also be collected to donate to the food pantry or the Optimist Adopt a Family.

Administrative offices will be closed Dec. 25-Jan. 1. Classes resume Jan. 3.

The next Campus Bulletin will be published on Jan. 9.