Texas Bandmasters Association
Bandmasters Review • September 2012
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Dear friends and colleagues,
Congratulations on the beginning of
your new academic year. Whether this
is your first year or one of many in
a long career, it is always an exciting
time. Anything you can
imagine is possible for you
and your students. It is
much like the adage at
the start of every baseball
season: “Hope springs
eternal.” Every plan you’ve
made has a chance to
succeed and every goal is
feasibly attainable. More
importantly, the day-to-day music making
process is the true reward. Engaging
students in music education and
appreciation with the end result being the
art of music performance, should be the
ultimate vision we have for our students
and ourselves. I wish you all the best in
creating this meaningful environment.
It is my pleasure on behalf of the Texas
Bandmasters Association to congratulate
our past presidents Tom and Shelley
Harrington for a splendid convention
this summer. Their ongoing commitment
and passion for TBA was obvious in
every aspect. “The President’s Own”
United States Marine Band concert set
the tone for the superb quality of our
entire convention—from great concerts to
valuable clinic presentations. A heartfelt
thanks to all of our expert presenters
and demonstration groups for their
contribution to the educators in the state
of Texas.
I would like to recognize Brian Merrill
and Frank Troyka for their masterful
leadership in presenting another impactful
year of the TBA Academy and Student
Day sessions. We appreciate the support
of all our exhibitors for
a vibrant exhibit floor.
We could not provide the
event we do without the
loyalty and advocacy of
all our business partners.
We look forward to your
continued patronage and
partnership.
At the TBA Convention/
Clinic we heard Dr. Tim Lautzenheizer
mention that Texas bands and band
directors are among the best in the world
because of the “community” created
by our willingness to share and grow
professionally. This is certainly due in
large part to the advocacy of our great
state organizations—TMEA, UIL and
TBA—and their remarkable leadership.
I hope we can continue to come together
and preserve the impact our associations
currently have. The folks who have gone
before us have created a culture for music
education to thrive in our state and we
owe them a great debt of gratitude. I
hope that given the opportunity, you will
also contribute to this great culture by
actively participating at any level—either
local or state. Adjudicating, presenting,
serving an office, serving on committees
or at the very least attending conventions
are all ways to positively influence our
profession. Membership is the first step,
From the Board
Al fredo Vélez I I I , 2012 - 13 TBA President
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