Texas Bandmasters Association
Bandmasters Review • June 2013
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The purpose of the
Texas Bandmasters
Association, Inc. is to:
Continually assist its
membership in achieving
the highest standards
of instrumental
music education.
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Promote the place
and value of music
education in our society
and the important role
instrumental music plays
in our cultural, intellectual,
and social lives.
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Foster goodwill,
fellowship and a collegial,
fraternal spirit
among its members.
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Provide its membership
with an annual
Convention/Clinic which
introduces new music,
tried and proven teaching
methods and materials
as well as instruments
and equipment.
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Provide Educational
Publications of instructional
methods and materials
for TBA members and
aid them with their
personal development
and leadership.
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Provide information for
the university music student
preparing to become
a band director.
Mission
Statement
and as the artistic director of the Dallas
Wind Symphony among other international-
ly renowned conducting performances.
He plays a prominent leadership role
in our profession and affects a deep
impact on music education. You can read
more about Jerry Junkin in the April 2013
issue of the BMR and hear from him per-
sonally at our business luncheon when we
present him with this honor in July.
This year’s featured clinician will be
the conductor of the University of North
Texas Wind Symphony, Eugene Migliaro
Corporon. Mr. Corporon is music director
and conductor of the Lone Star Wind
Orchestra and is a Regents’ Professor of
Music at the University of North Texas. He
is co-author of the book series
Teaching
Music Through Performance in Band
and
has recorded over 600 works including
many premières and commissions. His
ensembles have released sixty recordings
on the Toshiba/EMI, Klavier, Mark,
CAFUA, Donemus, Soundmark, GIA,
Albany, Naxos and Centaur labels. We
are proud that one of the world’s foremost
wind conductors and music educators
lives in our own state and that we are able
to highlight and share his talents with you
at the TBA Convention/Clinic.
In addition to our featured clinician,
we will have over 60 clinics that address
topics relating to marching band, ensemble
skills and fundamentals, technology, jazz
and instrument pedagogy. The line up of
presenters reads like a “Who’s Who” of the
best teachers in Texas and the nation. Every
clinic will be a “can’t miss” opportunity so
make sure all the directors at your school
schedule wisely to have someone attend all
the relevant clinic presentations. Thanks to
all of you who submitted clinic proposals
this year.
TBA will again sponsor the Student
Day activities that have become a huge
success. Frank Troyka will take your
band students through some engaging
leadership activities. They will also have
an opportunity to attend the clinics on
the All-State music. Last year over 1,700
students were in attendance so reserve
your students’ places soon. Student Day
will be on Sunday, July 21.
The spouses’ events are a vital part
of our association and you will want to
encourage your spouse to participate. We
will again have the Spouses’ Luncheon
in the beautiful Lonesome Dove Room
in the convention center, located on the
river level. The room can host about
250 attendees for lunch; therefore we
are encouraging pre-registration to ensure
that all spouses have an opportunity to
attend. The featured guest speaker will
be the always-effervescent Richard Crain
who will certainly entertain the luncheon
guests. The fashion seminar will take place
at Macy’s following the luncheon. What a
great way for your spouse to get connected
with TBA.
The 2013 TBA Convention/Clinic will
be held Sunday-Wednesday, July 21-24.
These convention dates are at the perfect
time to participate before everyone gets
back into their summer band practices.
I hope that spouses can find time to
get away from work and perhaps bring
the family. Remember that TBA has free
childcare!
I encourage you to stay connected with
your profession. Come to the convention
this summer and attend the clinics,
incredible concerts, and one of the largest
exhibitor shows in the music business. I
will see you in July.