Texas Bandmasters Association
Bandmasters Review • April 2016
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Annual TBA Convention/Clinic
TBA Academy -
Thursday, July 21
The TBA Academy will be held on Thursday, July 21
in conjunction with the annual TBA Convention/Clinic.
The TBA Academy is designed for directors:
• beginning their teaching career in the Fall 2016
• 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 will receive 8 hours Continuing Professional
Education (CPE) Credit. Directors must attend all sessions
and complete the curriculum.
COST:
•
For directors beginning their teaching career in
the Fall 2016
: $85 Academy Fee, includes lunch. All
beginning teachers attending the Academy will receive a
One Year TBA Active Membership and 2016 Convention
Registration FREE! - a $170 value.
•
For directors with teaching experience and those
new to Texas in the Fall 2016
: Pre-register as a TBA
Active member ($145) and add the $40
discounted
Academy
Fee. TBA Academy registration and payment may be added on
the Active Membership registration form.
• Pre-register online
SCHEDULE:
• Check-in/On-site Registration: 8:30 a.m. in
Convention Center Room 006
• Sessions: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
Student Day -
Friday, July 22
Sponsored by Conn-Selmer, Inc.
High school and middle school students are invited to
attend the Texas Bandmasters Association Student Day. This
full day of activities includes leadership sessions with Frank
Troyka, an opening session with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser and
Fran Kick, admittance to TMEA and ATSSB All-State Music
Clinics and a College Fair. Also students will meet TBA
Featured Composer Eric Whitacre and hear music performed
by Blue Knights Drum Corps and Moanin’ Frog Saxophone
Sextet. 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 -
Friday, July 22
Sponsored by Conn-Selmer, Inc.
Bring your Band Boosters to the convention on Friday, 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 the number
of boosters from one school. Download the booster registration
form from the TBA website and mail it in with payment. Boosters
may also register at the Convention/Clinic this summer.
TBA Barbeque Dinner -
Saturday, July 23
The annual TBA Barbeque Dinner will be held on Saturday,
July 23, 6-9:00 p.m. The event will be held in the Lonesome Dove
Room and surrounding areas at River Level in the Convention
Center. This traditional night of the convention includes great
Texas food, music for everyone and activities for the kids. Plus,
free rides on the River Boats will be offered for Barbeque attendees.
Admission tickets for the barbeque meal are part of the Active,
Retired and Spouse registration package. Additional tickets may be
purchased in the Registration Area. Anyone receiving a dinner plate
must have a ticket.
Bobby Goff Memorial Washer
Chunkin’ Contest -
Saturday, July 23
5:00 p.m. in the La Villita Plaza Nacional area
Drum Corps International
Southwestern Championship
Saturday, July 23 • Alamodome
When you pre-register for the TBA Convention/
Clinic, your email receipt will include details for
obtaining discounted tickets to the DCI contest.
Sponsors listed are confirmed as of print deadline.
