Texas Bandmasters Association
Bandmasters Review • December 2012
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TBA News
Professional Development Outreach
Program
3 From the Board
by Richard Herrera, 2012-13 TBA President
5 From the Board
by Steven Moore, 2012-13 TBA Treasureer
6 Proud Of Texas Bands!
by Michael Brashear, Executive Director
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What Would You Like To See At
The 2013 Convention/Clinic?
22 2012-13 Region Representatives
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Bandmasters Review
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Features
The Midwest Clinic Performances
9 Developing Positive Practice Habits
by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
10 The National Association of Military
Marching Band Contest
11 Life Is Short. Do What Matters.
by Randy T. Gilmore
13 Teaching Musicianship in Band
by Fred J. Allen
17 Clinicians: What Are They Good For?
by Merlin “Pat” Patterson, Randy Vaughn
23 Getting “That Sound”
by David Brandon
27 Trumpet
Fundamentals
by Will Strieder
32 Congratulations to
the UIL Marching
Contest State
Champs
Elect
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Holidays
from the
Texas
Bandmasters
Association
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Holidays
from the
Texas
Bandmasters
Association
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