Texas Bandmasters Association
Bandmasters Review • December 2013
6
This fall, several Texas bands have been recognized
at the national level for their excellence. Five Texas
bands competed at the BOA Grand Nationals and
ALL FIVE were all named finalists. Many outstanding
Texas groups will be performing at
The Midwest Clinic in Chicago this
month. Bands who were selected to
perform at both of these events are
listed on page 27. Congratulations
to all these outstanding Texas bands!
You continue to set the standard of
excellence for band performance not
only in Texas, but around the nation!
The TBA Board of Directors, led
by President Richard Herrera, is
already busy planning another great
convention for next summer. The
dates are Sunday through Wednesday, July 27-30.
Please mark your calendars now and plan to attend.
Pre-registration for the 67
th
Annual TBAConvention/
Clinic will be open on February 10, 2014. You can
visit the TBA website to register at that time. A sneak
preview of the many exciting clinics, concerts, and
events being planned include the following:
The Sunday night concert will feature the
Canadian
Brass
. This outstanding group is one you will not
want to miss! In addition to their concert, they will be
involved throughout the convention with clinics for
directors.
This year TBA is creating a
Focus on Middle School
Bands
including a special clinic presented by
Cheryl
Floyd
with her
Hill Country Middle
School Beginning Band
. Many other
clinics for middle school directors
will be presented including beginning
instrument pedagogy, developing non-
varsity bands, and running middle
school programs. If you are a middle
school band director, this year’s
convention will be a MUST ATTEND!
As always, TBA will continue to
present clinics for the high school
director. Outstanding marching band
clinics will be offered by the
Forsan
Band
led by
Jim Rhodes
and the
Claudia Taylor
Johnson Band
(North East ISD, San Antonio) led
by
Jarrett Lipman
. Both of these programs are well-
known for their success and will offer a wealth of
information. Students will demonstrate tried and true
techniques and provide attendees with insight into
what makes their programs successful.
Here’s wishing you and yours a very Happy Holiday
Season! Enjoy your time off with friends and family!
TBA News
What Would You L ike to See at the 2014 Convent ion/Cl inic?
Do have an idea for a clinic you would like to see at the convention this summer?
Have you recently heard an excellent speaker?
The Texas Bandmasters Association is now accepting clinic proposals for the 2014
Convention/Clinic. Visit the website
www.texasbandmasters.org
to submit your suggestion
online or to a TBA Board member (see page 3 for the list of 2013-14 members).
67
th
Annual TBA
Convent ion/Cl inic
Sunday - Wednesday,
July 27-30
Registrat ion opens
February 10, 2014