Texas Bandmasters Association
Bandmasters Review • June 2013
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I hope you had a successful year
and have plans for a wonderful
summer vacation! Quality time
spent with family and friends
throughout the summer will help
you recharge and allow you to
begin with more energy next fall.
Make plans now to attend the
TBA Convention/Clinic Sunday-
Wednesday, July 21-24. Pre-register
before July 1 and take advantage of
the lower fees. After July 1, register
on-site at the convention. Be sure
to reserve your hotel room before
June 28 using the link on the TBA
website. Because TBA, TCDA, and
TODA are meeting at the same time,
I would recommend reserving your
hotel as soon as possible.
I would like to thank TBA
President Alfredo Vélez, the Board
of Directors, and office staff Robin
Tovar and Justin Young for their
diligent work in preparing this
year’s outstanding convention!
Upon reviewing the schedule
printed in this program, you will
see this is one year you cannot
afford to miss! With TBA dates
falling early, you will be able to
attend the convention and still have
plenty of time to return home for
your summer band program.
The TBA Academy for New
Teachers will be offered on
Sunday, July 21. This is the perfect
opportunity for those who are
beginning their teaching career in
the fall of 2013 to make sure they
are ready for the start
of the school year.
Don’t forget about
the TBA Student
Day on Sunday and
Booster Training on
Monday. More infor-
mation on these
programs can be
found on page 36.
Allow me to draw your attention
to some changes for this year’s
convention.
•
You will find a larger exhibit
hall and increased number of
product showcases. Be sure to
express your appreciation to our
exhibitors who support TBA in
many ways year in and year out!
•
Due to renovation of the
Roundhouse in LaVillita, this year’s
Barbeque Dinner will be held in the
the convention center. Food will
be served in CC Room 004. Seating
will be in the Lonesome Dove Room
and other air conditioned areas.
•
The TBA Game Room has
been discontinued due to rising
costs and space limitations.
If you are interested in serving
in some type of leadership role
with TBA, I would encourage you
to visit with one of our TBA board
members. There are
opportunities to
serve as a Region
Representative, help
with the convention,
or serve as a TBA
board member. At
the annual business
luncheon, a nom-
inating committee
recommends a proposed slate of
officers including a Sergeant-at-
Arms, the newest addition to the
Board. The slate is voted upon by
the membership and after being
approved, the current President
Elect assumes the role of President
and the current President moves to
Immediate Past President. Other
board members move up to the next
position on the board. This system
has provided great continuity and
outstanding leadership for TBA
allowing our organization to grow
and flourish throughout the years
I look forward to seeing you at
the TBA Convention/Clinic in San
Antonio July 21-24. Have a great
summer!
TBA News
Michael Brashear, TBA Execut ive Director