2014 TBA Convention/Clinic
Outstanding Performing Groups
Austin Symphonic Band
Richard Floyd, conductor
Sunday, July 27, 1:30 p.m.
Plano Community Band
Tommy Guilbert, conductor
Monday, July 28, 11:00 a.m.
Clinics Designed for
High School Directors
Basic Knowledge of Audio Physics, Wireless Mics
and Sound Systems
Brian Stith
Booster Concepts: How to Organize and Empower Your Boosters
David Vandewalker
Developing Skills for Your Marching Band
Jarrett Lipman, Aaron Barnes, Bernard Rosenberg, Alan Sharps
and Johnson HS Marching Band Demo Group
Developing Your Color Guard
Darryl Pemberton, April Perrine and Johnson HS Guard Demo Group
Developing Your Marching Percussion Section
Kris Hartman, Jordan Stern and Johnson HS Percussion Demo Group
Jazz Band/Improvisation Rehearsal Techniques for the
High School Band Director
Aric Schneller
Long Term Success in a 1A School
Carl Idleberg
Marching Techniques for the Small School
Jim Rhodes and Forsan HS Marching Band Demo Group
Selecting Mariachi Repertoire That is Fun for
Your Students and Audience
Rolando Molina and Kingsville HS Mariachi Demo Group
Teaching Improv with your High School Jazz Band
Timothy McWright, Jr.
The Process of Purchasing New Uniforms
Monte Mast, Eric Sabach
Tradition-Thoughts Regarding Military Style Marching Band
Dr. Timothy Rhea
You Do Not Have to Be a Jazz Expert to
Have a Successful Jazz Program
Mario Casanova and Trinity HS Jazz Band Demo Group
Clinics Designed for
Middle School Directors
Conquering the Beginning Band
Cheryl Floyd and Hill Country 6th Grade Band Demo Group
Developing a Total Middle School Band Program:
Work Smarter, Not Harder!
June Bearden, Cindy Bulloch, Cindy Lansford
Developing and Maintaining a Rural Class C Middle School Band
Anna Muela
Teaching Beginner Flutes
Helen Blackburn
Teaching Beginner Clarinets
Tye Ann Payne
Teaching Beginner French Horns
David Brandon
Teaching Beginner Trumpets
Gary Wurtz
Teaching Beginner Baritones and Tubas
Matthew Mireles
Teaching Beginner Percussionists
J D Guzman
Pedagogy from the Podium-How to Continue to Develop the
Technical and Musical Proficiency of Your Students
Beyond Their Beginner Year
Robert Herrings and Kealing MS Band Demo Group
Canadian Brass
Sunday, July 27, 7:30 p.m.
The U.S. Air Force
Band of the West
Monday, July 28, 7:30 p.m.
Captain Rafael Toro-Quinones,
conductor