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2017 TBA Convention/Clinic

Student Day - Friday, July 21 TBA Academy -

Sponsored by Conn-Selmer, Inc. Thursday, July 20
High school and middle school students are invited to attend the Texas Sponsored by Mark of Excellence/
Bandmasters Association Student Day. This full day of activities includes National Wind Band Honors
leadership sessions with Frank Troyka, an opening session with Dr. Tim The TBA Academy will be held on
Lautzenheiser and Fran Kick, admittance to TMEA and ATSSB All-State Thursday, July 20 in conjunction with the
Music Clinics and a College Fair. Also students will hear music performed annual TBA Convention/Clinic. The TBA
by the Cadets Drum Corps. What a great way to kick off your summer band
program! Submit a ticket request for your students on the TBA website. Academy is designed for directors:
Pre-registration cost is only $15 per student. • beginning their teaching career in the
Fall 2017
Band Boosters - Friday, July 21 • with limited teaching experience
• new to Texas.
Sponsored by Conn-Selmer, Inc. The TBA Academy will prepare
Bring your Band Boosters to the convention on Friday, July 21, directors for success and help lay the
for an in-depth day of training with Dr. David Vandewalker—nationally foundation for their career. A full day
recognized band director and author of Boosters to the Rescue, 101 Ways of sessions are taught by an outstanding
to Harmonize the Madness for Music Educators. Cost for boosters is $100 faculty of Texas music educators,
per school, with no limit on the number of boosters from one school.
Download the booster registration form from the TBA website and mail administrators, and law specialists.
it in with payment. Boosters may also register at the Convention/Clinic.
CPE CREDIT: Participants will receive 8
For TBA Spouses: hours Continuing Professional Education
(CPE) Credit. Directors must attend all
Annual Spouses Luncheon - Friday, July 21 sessions and complete the curriculum.

TBA Spouse President Leslie King will host the annual Spouses Luncheon COST:
in the Lonesome Dove Room on the river level of the convention center. • For directors beginning their
This favorite event is a wonderful time to catch up with friends from
around the state, as well as enjoy a great meal, fine music performances, teaching career in the Fall 2017:
and fabulous door prizes! Your ticket is included in the Spouse $50 $85 Academy Fee, includes lunch.
registration fee. This year’s honoree is Judy McInturf, wife of Matthew All beginning teachers attending the
McInturf, the TBA Bandmaster of the Year. Academy will receive a One Year TBA
Painting with the TBA Spouses - Friday, July 21 Active Membership and 2017 Convention
Registration FREE! - a $170 value.
Following the luncheon, the spouses board will host a painting party in • For directors with teaching experience
the Lonesome Dove Room. Put on a smock, pick up a brush, and enjoy an and those new to Texas in the Fall 2017:
entertaining art “lesson” where you’ll create a unique masterpiece to take Pre-register as a TBA Active member ($145)
home. All materials will be provided and there is no additional cost to and add the $40 discounted Academy Fee.
participate. However, you must be a registered spouse and you must sign
up for the lesson at the spouses booth in the registration area. TBA Academy registration and payment
may be added on the Active Membership
An Excursion to The Pearl - Saturday, July 22 registration form.

Hop on the free TBA shuttle to The Pearl, one of the top destinations in San • Pre-register online:
Antonio. Home to restaurants, coffee shops, unique shopping, a Farmer’s www.texasbandmasters.org.
Market and the Culinary Institute of America, this popular destination
developed around the original Pearl Brewery on the northernmost end of SCHEDULE:
the Museum Reach of the Riverwalk. The TBA shuttle will make several • Check-in/On-site Registration:
round trips to and from the Convention Center throughout the day for 8:30 a.m. in Convention Center Room 006
your convenience, but you must sign up at the Spouses Booth in the • Sessions: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Lunch
Registration Area for tours and rides. The Spouses Board has arranged two will be provided.
tours of the CIA that will include the teaching kitchens, classrooms and
the CIA student-led restaurant, NAO. (Sponsors listed are confirmed as of print deadline.)

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