Texas Bandmasters Association
Bandmasters Review • September 2012
7
For many years, TBA has experienced a steady
decline in number of booths and I continue to hear
from exhibitors that the only way for the band, choir,
and orchestra summer shows to remain strong is to
combine the exhibit halls to reduce
exhibitor expenses and maximize
the exhibit hall traffic. Prompted
by this information, the TBA Board
carefully evaluated ways in which
we can ensure a strong and healthy
future. After thorough financial and
logistical research and analysis, a
partnership has resulted between
TBA, TCDA (Texas Choral Directors)
and TODA (Texas Orchestra
Directors). Representatives from all
three boards met numerous times
and have thoughtfully designed a
plan whereby all three associations
can minimize costs and maximize
the success of our conventions.
Beginning in 2013, TBA,
TCDA, and TODA will
share convention dates and a
combined exhibit hall.
All three associations will
continue to have separate conventions with clinics,
performances, and social activities unique to each
association. Our individual identities and ways of
operating will remain our own!
The future of TBA is strong, and this new venture
will ensure that our exhibitors will continue to
participate and support us. By decreasing their
stay in San Antonio from six nights to three and
more than doubling the traffic
in the exhibit hall, our returning
exhibitors will be much happier.
Many have indicated that they will
need more booths because of the
combined venue so we are creating
greater potential for attracting
new exhibitors. The bottom line
is a much larger exhibit hall! The
increased revenue generated will
help to ensure the future of all three
associations—a win-win for TBA,
TCDA, and TODA members as well
as our exhibitors!
This is an exciting time for TBA
and I am committed to ensuring
our continued success. I applaud
the TBA, TCDA, and TODA Boards
for making this decision which will
allow our respective associations to
provide outstanding summer conventions for Texas
music educators.
Mark your calendar now and be a part of our future:
July 21-24, 2013! Have a great semester.
TBA News
Representat ives from
TBA, TCDA (Texas
Choral Directors) and
TODA (Texas Orchestra
Directors) . . . .met
numerous t imes and have
thoughtful ly designed a
plan whereby al l three
associat ions can minimize
costs and maximize
the success of our
convent ions.
Beginning in 2013, TBA,
TCDA, and TODA wi l l share
convent ion dates and a
combined exhibi t hal l .