Texas Bandmasters Association
Bandmasters Review • June 2013
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the importance of music education.
There is no shortage of convincing
statistics; it becomes a matter of
sharing this powerful information
with those who “need to know”
and that includes EVERYONE. The
bottom line is: MUSIC SHOULD
BE A PART OF EVERY CHILD’S
EDUCATION. As music educators
let us pledge to put this important
assignment at the very top of our “to
do” list!
…Let the music begin…
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.
Music: The Driving Force For Al l Learning
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