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TBA News

Michael Brashear, TBA Executive Director

Congratulations to everyone involved in the competitive TBA is excited to continue
marching band arena this fall semester! (See pages 26-27.) the Jupiter Composition
I am amazed at the quality of work on display each year Contest this year. Please
at the UIL State Marching Championship. From Class help spread the word and
1A to Class 5A, all the groups were strong musically and encourage your students to
very creative visually! All the hard work by outstanding participate. This is a great
directors and students, and support by band parents and opportunity to challenge your
communities paid off and helped contribute to a very students. Who knows? You may have the next Frank
successful marching season. Ticheli, Brian Balmages, or John Mackey sitting in your
This year was exceptionally challenging to the many band class. (Contest details on page 6.)
groups in South Texas that were impacted by Hurricane Please submit your clinic/clinician ideas on our website
Harvey. I hope you enjoy the heartfelt and insightful article link or contact one of our board members. We are in the
“Reflections…” by Joni Perez (pages 13-16). I invite you process of finalizing clinics for next summer and we want
to contemplate the impact band directors and band has to hear from YOU. Enjoy your time off and have a very
on students’ lives. Keep up your great work, Texas Band Happy Holiday Season!
Directors!!

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