Texas Bandmasters Association
Bandmasters Review • December 2015
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An Educat i ona l Pub l i cat i on o f the Texas Bandmasters Assoc i at i on
TBA publishes these educational articles for your use in the classroom and rehearsal hall and to
share with your students as you wish. The opinions and teaching methods are those of the authors
and not necessarily shared by all members of the TBA staff and Board of Directors.
BANDMASTERS REVIEW is an educational publication of the Texas Bandmasters Association.
The magazine’s purpose is to assist TBA members in achieving the highest standards of instrumental
music education. bandmasterS review is a quarterly publication and is mailed to current
Active/Retired and Business Members of TBA. If your address has changed, please contact the
Texas Bandmasters Association office: 1002 Central Parkway South, San Antonio, TX 78232
Phone: (210) 492-8878 Fax: (210) 492-8996
Bandmasters Review
Features
7 Developing the Leaders of
Tomorrow
by Randy T. Gilmore
9 The Keys to Program Success
by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser
11 Teaching “Improvisation”
by Jim Snidero
13 Reflections on District
Honor Band
by Gary Gribble
15 Are You Ready For UIL Contest?
by John Benzer
19 Survival or Thrival?
What are we preparing students for—
band or life?
by Dennis W. Fisher
23 The Midwest Clinic
Performances - December 2015
24 NAMMB Contest Winners
26 2015 UIL Marching Contest
State Champs
TBA News
2 From the Board
by Jeff King,
2015-16 TBA President Elect
4 A Marketing Vision For Your
BandProgram
by John Morrison,
2015-16 TBA Treasurer
6 TBA News
by Michael Brashear,
TBA Executive Director
28 An Instrumental Blog
presented by D’Addario
by Richie Hawley, Ray Ulibarri,
Matt Smith
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
