Texas Bandmasters Association
Bandmasters Review • June 2013
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Student Day
Sunday, July 21
Sponsored in part by Peak Music
High School and Middle School students are invited
to attend the Texas Bandmasters Association Student
Day. This full day of activities includes special clinics
designed for students, student leadership sessions
with Frank Troyka, admittance to TMEA and ATSSB
All-State Music Clinics, a special session with Dr. Tim
Lautzenheiser, and admission to concerts. Students
will receive a special TBA Leadership Certificate at
the completion of the day’s activities. What a great
way to kick off your summer band program! Submit
a ticket request for your students on the TBA website.
Pre-registration cost is only $15 per student.
Band Boosters
Monday, July 22
Bring your Band Boosters to the convention on
Monday, July 22, for an in-depth day of training
with David Vandewalker—nationally recognized band
director and author of
Boosters to the Rescue, 101
Ways to Harmonize the Madness for Music Educators
.
Cost for boosters is $100 per school, with no limit on
number of boosters from one school. Download the
booster registration form from the TBA website and
mail it in with payment or boosters may register at the
Convention/Clinic this summer.
TBA Academy
Sunday, July 21
Sponsored in part by MakeMusic,
The Mark of Excellence/
National Wind Band Honors and
Texas Music Festivals
The TBA Academy will be held on Sunday, July 21
in conjunction with the Annual TBA Convention/
Clinic. The TBA Academy is designed for directors:
• beginning their teaching career in the Fall 2013
• with limited teaching experience
• new to Texas.
The TBA Academy will prepare directors for success
and help lay the foundation for their career. A full
day of sessions are taught by an outstanding faculty
of Texas music educators, administrators, and law
specialists.
CPE CREDIT:
Participants who attend all sessions and complete
the curriculum will receive 8 hours Continuing
Professional Education (CPE) Credit.
COST:
•
For directors beginning their teaching career
in the Fall 2013
: $75 Academy Fee. All beginning
teachers attending the Academy will receive a One
Year TBA Active Membership and 2013 Convention
Registration FREE! - a $150 value.
•
For directors with teaching experience and those
new to Texas in the Fall 2013
: Pre-register as a TBA
Active member ($130) and add the $35
discounted
Academy Fee. TBA Academy registration and payment
may be added on the Active Membership registration
form.
SCHEDULE:
• Check-in/On-site Registration: 8:30 a.m. in
CC Room 006
• Session: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. with lunch break
on your own
Check the TBA website for further information and
complete schedule.
Texas Bandmasters Association has been
approved and registered as a Continuing Profes-
sional Education (CPE) Provider by the State
Board for Education Certification. A Professional
Development Credit form is included in your registra-
tion packet. Make sure to have the form signed by a
TBA board or staff member before you leave the
Convention/Clinic. Forms are not kept on file by TBA.
TBA Convention/Clinic attendees may earn Gifted
and Talented Professional Development Credit by
attending designated clinics. These clinics are noted
in the Convention/Clinic program schedule.
Gifted and Talented
Professional Development
GT
* * * Pre-register by Monday, July 1 * * *
Festivals