Texas Bandmasters Association
Bandmasters Review • December 2012
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Due to time restraints, this process does
not have to include the entire band,
but perhaps only the leadership team.
The more your students are involved in
decision making, the more successful they
are in every rehearsal and performance
venue. Successful directors evaluate their
program on a daily basis. The students
should evaluate themselves daily as well
with director guidance. This is a recipe
for success.
I hope you have had a successful first
few weeks of school and have impacted
the lives of many students. TBA President
Fred Vélez wrote the following which
exemplifies what we all should strive for.
He wrote, “The musical and educational
process we provide our students, along
with who we are as a person, is by far more
impactful than the end musical product.”
Fred hit the nail on the head with that
statement and a sentiment we should all
live by as educators! Continue to remain
a positive role model, a consummate
professional, and most importantly, an
inspiration to your students. You never
know who will one day write about you
as their inspiration of a positive educator.
I wish you continued success throughout
the year.
From the Board - Richard Herrera
The purpose of the
Texas Bandmasters
Association, Inc. is to:
Continually assist its
membership in achieving
the highest standards
of instrumental
music education.
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Promote the place
and value of music
education in our society
and the important role
instrumental music plays
in our cultural, intellectual,
and social lives.
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Foster goodwill,
fellowship and a collegial,
fraternal spirit
among its members.
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Provide its membership
with an annual
Convention/Clinic which
introduces new music,
tried and proven teaching
methods and materials
as well as instruments
and equipment.
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Provide Educational
Publications of instructional
methods and materials
for TBA members and
aid them with their
personal development
and leadership.
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Provide information for
the university music student
preparing to become
a band director.
Mission
Statement
2013 TBA Convention/Clinic
Sunday through Wednesday, July 21-24.
Online Membership, Registration, and
Housing opens February 11, 2013.