Texas Bandmasters Association
Bandmasters Review • December 2013
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all the latest high-tech equipment, get access
to a huge band budget, purchase the finest
music available, and surround the band with
wonderful teachers, but the secret ingredient
comes from within the group; the ability to
C.A.R.E.
Don’t chase the dream by looking anywhere
except within the band itself…if you do, you
will be sorely disappointed. The answer lies
in the hearts and souls of those who make up
the personnel of the band. When the people
IN THE BAND decide to unselfishly GIVE
TO THE BAND, then we realize the value OF
THE BAND; a gathering of wonderful young
musicians who genuinely C.A.R.E. for one
another.
Strike Up the Band!
Tim Lautzenheiser is a trusted friend to anyone interested in working with
young people in developing a desire for excellence and a passion for high level
achievement. His career involves ten years of successful college band directing
at Northern Michigan University, the University of Missouri, and New Mexico
State University. Following his tenure at the university level, he spent three
years with McCormick’s Enterprises working as Executive Director of Bands
of America. In 1981, Tim created Attitude Concepts for Today, Inc., an
organization designed to manage the many requests for workshops, seminars,
and convention speaking engagements focusing on the area of positive attitude
and effective leadership training. Over two million students have experienced
his acclaimed student leadership workshops over the last three decades. He
presently serves as Vice President of Education for Conn-Selmer, Inc. In
addition, he continues his rigorous travel schedule touting the importance of
arts education for every child.
His books, produced by G.I.A. Publications, Inc., continue to be bestsellers
in the educational world. He is also co-author of popular band method,
Essential Elements, and is the Senior Educational Consultant for Hal Leonard,
Inc. Tim is the Senior Educational Advisor for Music for All, and NAMM (The
International Music Products Association).
Tim holds degrees from Ball State University and the University of Alabama;
in 1995 he was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the VanderCook College
of Music. He is presently an adjunct faculty member at: Ball State University
(Earl Dunn Distinguished Lecturer), Indiana-Purdue/Ft. Wayne University,
and Butler University. In addition, he serves on the Midwest Clinic Board of
Directors and the Western International Band Clinic/American Band College
Board of Directors.
Does Your Band C.A.R. E.?
. . . the answer l ies wi thin. . .