Katie-Beth Toups, from Thibodaux, LA, is a Senior Music Education major with a concentration in percussion. After serving as MENC Secretary last year, she is excited to be returning this year as President. With plans to expand the Music in the Schools Project and encourage a new diversity among its members, MENC is already pressing forward into the new term. After studying and practicing, Katie-Beth devotes much of her spare time to the MDA College Council, Sigma Alpha Iota, and her beloved job as Director of Music Ministries at Carpenter’s Chapel UMC. She also performs with the LSU Wind Ensemble and Schola Cantorum. Her future plans include expanding her private music studio and teaching elementary music education while *hopefully* being accepted into FSU’s graduate program to study Music Therapy.

Sarah Gillespie is a junior and will receive her degree in instrumental music education.  This is her first year as a member of the Executive Board.  Her major instrument is the horn, and she also enjoys singing.  Sarah remains quite involved in the Sigma Alpha Iota chapter at LSU.   When Sarah is not diligently practicing, she can be found performing in various ensembles: LSU Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Tiger Band, and the Women's Select Ensemble. After graduation, Sarah plans to pursue a Master of Music degree in performance and hopes to eventually teach horn at a college or university.   

Rachel Grelle is a senior majoring in vocal music education with a minor in business administration.  Rachel served as treasurer of CMENC during the 2003-2004 school year.  Currently, she is also the treasurer of the American Choral Directors Association and maintains VP Membership in Sigma Alpha Iota.  Rachel is s member of  both the LSU Select Women's Ensemble and Schola Cantorum.  After completeing her undergarduate work at LSU, Rachel plans to pursue a Master's Degree in  music business.

Sarah Todenhoft is excited to be joining the Executive Board for the first time as treasurer.  Sarah will be receiving both a performance and a music education degree from LSU.  In addition to playing her clarinet in the Wind Ensemble, Sarah is also a devoted chorister at St. Alban's Chapel. She plans to attend graduate school and will pursue a performance career before settling down to teach.  Regardless of her career path, Sarah will always be an advocate of music education.         

Olivia Colins is a senior majoring in music education.  Olivia served as the vice- president of CMENC during the 2003-2004 school year.  As one of the founders of M.I.T.S., Olivia is looking forward to serving the chapter in a new capacity as the chair of the project.  Olivia is an accomplished flutist and participates in Symphonic Winds and other various chamber ensembles.  She is also a member of MTNA, the Golden Key International Honour Society, and the Sierra Club.  Olivia's immediate future plans include being an effective and successful educator and a positive role model for yound students.    

Dr. Evelyn Orman is an Assistant Professor of Music Education at LSU and teaches courses in music technology and instrumental music. She received the Bachelor of Music Education degree from Murray State University, the Master of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Central Florida and the Education Doctorate from The University of Alabama. Even though her research interests are varied, her principal focus involves the enhancement of music education through the use of computer technology. She has presented research at regional and national conferences and has published in music education journals.