Texas Bandmasters Association
Bandmasters Review • April 2013
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Greetings from the TBA Office! I hope that your
performances at contests and concerts this spring
have been successful and that the goals you set at
the beginning of the year have been met. Using
feedback from competitions is a great
way to evaluate your students’ progress
and plan for future performances. Even
though it is difficult to do, maintaining
a healthy perspective on contest ratings
and festival results is necessary to
ensure a long successful career as a
band director. After contest season is
over, it is very important for students
to feel that all their work paid off and
that you as a director are proud of their efforts. Making
time to express your appreciation to students will pay
huge dividends in the end. Good luck with the many
year-end activities!
We are happy to highlight the 2013 TBA Convention/
Clinic in this magazine. This year the convention opens
on Sunday, July 21 and goes through Wednesday,
July 24. The dates this year will allow you to attend the
convention and be able to return home with your staff
to begin summer band programs. Register now to take
advantage of the Pre-registration fee.
Once you see a list of clinics on the inside back cover,
I think you will agree that this is one TBA convention
you cannot afford to miss. You will be motivated and
inspired by the many outstanding clinics, concerts,
and activities. On Saturday, July 20 you can attend the
DCI Competition at the Alamodome. The traditional
TBA BBQ Dinner will be held Tuesday evening,
July 23. This year, the La Villita Assembly Hall is
closed for remodeling, so we are moving the BBQ to
Lonesome Dove Room and surrounding areas in the
Convention Center. More details will be provided in
the future.
The TBA Academy returns this year
on Sunday, July 21. Feedback from
last year’s Academy was very positive.
All beginning teachers can attend the
TBA Convention/Clinic FREE their first
year by registering and attending the
Academy for $75. See page 20.
TBA Student Day will also be held on
Sunday, July 21. If you are looking for a
way to motivate your students and help
prepare them for a great start to the school year, bring
them with you to the convention! Frank Troyka, Dr.
Tim and staff provide outstanding information for the
students and each attendee leaves with their personal
copy of a Student Leadership Manual that is full of
practical leadership information.
Band Booster Day will be Monday, July 22. Nationally
recognized educator and author David Vandewalker
will present a full day of training for band boosters.
Last year over 1700 students and over 200 band
boosters attended the convention. See page 20.
See page 22 for exciting news concerning our
Spouse’s Division. With the many family-friendly
activities located in and around San Antonio, you can
bring your entire family and enjoy one last get-away
before school begins.
There’s no better way to start the school year than
attending the 66
th
Annual TBA Convention/Clinic.
See you there!
TBA News
Michael Brashear, TBA Execut ive Director