Texas Bandmasters Association
Bandmasters Review • April 2013
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Convention/Clinic Activities
TBA Academy
Sunday, July 21
The TBA Academy will be held on Sunday, July 21
in conjunction with the Annual TBA Convention/Clinic.
The TBA Academy is designed for directors:
• beginning their teaching career in the Fall 2013
• with limited teaching experience
• new to Texas.
The TBA Academy will prepare directors for success
and help lay the foundation for their career. A full day
of sessions are taught by an outstanding faculty of Texas
music educators, administrators, and law specialists.
CPE CREDIT:
Participants will receive 8 hours Continuing
Professional Education (CPE) Credit. Must attend all
sessions and complete the curriculum.
COST:
•
For directors beginning their teaching career
in the Fall 2013
: $75 Academy Fee. All beginning
teachers attending the Academy will receive a One
Year TBA Active Membership and 2013 Convention
Registration FREE! - a $150 value.
•
For directors with teaching experience and those
new to Texas in the Fall 2013
: Pre-register as a TBA
Active member ($130) and add the $35
discounted
Academy Fee. TBA Academy registration and payment
may be added on the Active Membership registration form.
SCHEDULE:
• Check-in/On-site Registration: 8:30 a.m. in
CC Room 006
• Session: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. with lunch break
on your own
Check the TBA website for further information and
complete schedule.
66
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Annual TBA Convention/Clinic
Sunday-Wednesday, July 21-24
The Texas Bandmasters Association hosts the largest annual state bandmasters association convention in the
country with over 6500 people in attendance including 2400 band directors and music educators. With this
year’s combined vendor show, there will be more than 600 industry-related booths in the Exhibit Hall to review.
A myriad of clinic topics are offered that will appeal to all members of the music community.
Student Day
Sunday, July 21
Sponsored in part by Peak Music
High School and Middle School students are
invited to attend the Texas Bandmasters Association
Student Day. This full day of activities includes
special clinics designed for students, student
leadership sessions with Frank Troyka, admittance
to TMEA and ATSSB All-State Music Clinics, a
special session with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, and
admission to concerts. Students will receive a special
TBA Leadership Certificate at the completion of the
day’s activities. What a great way to kick off your
summer band program! Submit a ticket request for
your students on the TBA website. Pre-registration
cost is only $15 per student.
Band Boosters
Monday, July 22
Bring your Band Boosters to the convention on
Monday, July 22, for an in-depth day of training
with David Vandewalker—nationally recognized
band director and author of
Boosters to the Rescue,
101 Ways to Harmonize the Madness for Music
Educators
.
Cost for boosters is $100 per school, with no limit
on number of boosters from one school. Download
the booster registration form from the TBA website
and mail it in with payment or boosters may register
at the Convention/Clinic this summer.