President – JP Aufdemorte

JP Aufdemorte is a music education major at The University of Alabama (UA). At UA, JP has performed with the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble, University Chorus, Brass Ensemble, and the Million Dollar Band (MDB). He has served as a baritone section leader for the MDB and as the Underclassman and Service Director for UA’s cNAfME chapter. JP holds Phi Eta Sigma, cNAfME, ITEA, and Kappa Kappa Psi Honorary Band Fraternity membership.

“Hello, my name is JP Aufdemorte, and I am honored to serve as the Alabama State cNAfME President. This year, I have three main goals: increase involvement in the state chapter, provide new learning experiences, and connect chapters and individuals within the state. It is an honor to serve the state and fellow future music educators.”

Secretary – Cameron Rodgers-Johnson

Cameron Rodgers–Johnson is a senior music education major at the University of Alabama–Birmingham, where he just wrapped up his term as chapter president for UAB’s cNAfME chapter. He previously served the chapter as Vice President in 2022 – 2023 and is excited to serve at the state level as Secretary this coming academic year.

“My primary goal for this term is to promote better connection and communication across all the chapters to establish a better, more permanent link between all the chapters across the state. I’d also love to feature more state chapters on the AL cNAfME Instagram, @cnafme_al!”

Treasurer – Reid Sayle

Reid is a junior at the University of Alabama. He is a member of the Million Dollar Band and Symphonic Band and a second-year member of The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps. Reid hopes to communicate more about financial literacy within music education amongst Collegiates and create a better system for spending and reimbursement for the organization.

Presidential Farewell

“Hello, Alabama Collegiates and music educators! I have enjoyed serving on the state board the last three years as Treasurer, President-Elect, and for a short time as President. Unfortunately, due to some family events, I cannot attend Troy University next year and will have to move home to Florida. My time on the board has been instrumental to my growth as a student, person, and future music educator. I am glad that I have met some of you and learned the great things happening with music education in Alabama.

I want to thank a few people who have inspired, taught, and guided me throughout my degree and my time on the board. I want to thank Mrs. Susan Smith, Past-President of AMEA and the current advisor for the Troy University cNAfME chapter; she inspired me to get involved in cNAfME and pushed me to be more confident in what I am doing both in leadership and the classroom. I would also like to thank Sarah Hicks, the previous President of the Alabama State cNAfME chapter; she was so supportive and made it her goal as President to involve me and the others on the board in all that we did. I am delighted to have met Sarah and created a friendship with her. Finally, I would like to thank Dr. Merciers, the Alabama NAfME Collegiate Advisor, who has guided me on the board from the beginning. She has helped me navigate this excellent opportunity to serve on this board and has been so understanding and helpful in this transition.

Stay tuned for upcoming information and events on our Instagram @cnafme_al.