Texas Bandmasters Association
Bandmasters Review • June 2014
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I often hear colleagues complain about
having to attend campus/district staff
development that never pertains to band
directors. Comments such as “I wish my
principal would have staff development
that would benefit me and
my program” or “I wish I
didn’t have to sit through
EOC/STAAR training.”
The solution is simple,
attend the TBA convention
this summer and you
will receive a wealth of
knowledge from experts in
the field.
The 2014 Convention/Clinic is almost
here. I want to thank all of the clinicians,
conductors, performers, students, demo
groups, sponsors, and business partners
as well as the TBA Board, Spouses’ Board,
and TBA office staff for all of the effort,
time, diligence, creativity, plus financial
and moral support put into planning
for this event. It’s my belief that we are
part of the greatest profession—where so
many are willing to share the how, what,
when, and where of being a successful
band director. Our convention highlights
this trait. Please join us July 27-30 for
what should be an informative, inspiring,
and fun convention with the best staff
development for all band directors,
regardless of level or classification.
Remaining current in our profession and
networking is vital to our musical and
professional growth. With social media
at its highest we can feel connected
sufficiently, but in reality, there is nothing
like face to face, hand to hand contact we
share at the convention.
TBA offers great clinic sessions with
top flight clinicians and wonderful
concerts. As you look through the
Schedule of Events in this
magazine or view them
on the TBA website at
www.texasbandmasters.org
,
youwill see a great line upof
clinics, concerts, exhibits,
student and booster
training, meetings, awards,
and social activities. There
are over 60 clinics that
pertain to middle school, high school,
and university needs—marching, color
guard, percussion, concert and beginning
band. Let me highlight five aspects of
this convention: featured concerts and
clinicians, “live” student demo groups,
clinics starting earlier on Sunday, middle
school track, and honoring legends in the
profession.
This summer’s convention has
the world renowned Canadian Brass
featured as the
President’s Concert
on
Sunday evening. Five tremendous brass
musicians, each a virtuoso in his own
right, form the legendary Canadian Brass.
With an international reputation as one
of the most popular brass ensembles
today, Canadian Brass has truly earned
the distinction of being called “the world’s
most famous brass group.”
The TBA Featured Clinician is Dr. Gary
Garner. He began his teaching career in
Lubbock at Hutchinson Jr. High School
From the Board
Richard Herrera, 2013 - 14 TBA President
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