Congratulations to all who contributed to the 2017 AMEA Professional Development Conference. This event is always energizing and informative and this year was no exception. The HED hosted clinicians whose topics included advocacy, copyright, web-based instruction, arts integration, inclusivity, video game music, and EdTPA. In addition, our panel discussion included accomplished pianists who work in tandem with students and applied faculty. We would like to thank panelists from Alabama State University: Dr. Adonis Gonzalez (piano faculty), Dr. Katrina Phillips (clarinet faculty), Terrance Brown (voice faculty), Zabriel Rivers (voice student), and Devin Gavin (clarinet student). From the University of Montevallo, we were joined by Dr. Laurie Middaugh (piano instructor), Dr. Joseph Ardovino (trumpet faculty), and Sam Ardovino (trumpet student). These panelists performed on the HED recital later that afternoon.

In addition, the HED and the Collegiate Division hosted a combined mixer that was well attended by both students and faculty. We look forward to future collaborative efforts to explore mutual interests between divisions, particularly as EdTPA approaches. Comments and suggestions are always welcome!

I wish you a wonderful spring semester!