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TBA News

Michael Brashear, TBA Executive Director

As we approach the Holiday Season, this is a wonderful page 25 as we recognize the
time to reflect on all the successes of the fall semester. For Texas Midwest performances.
those involved in the marching band arena, congratulations In addition to these groups,
on a wonderful season and for the positive impact you several Texas band directors
have on your students, parents and community. I am will be presenting clinics at
always amazed at the quality of the groups at the UIL State Midwest. Congratulations to Midwest President Richard
Championship. Not only are the shows more creative each Crain and the entire board and staff on another great
year, the movement and playing skills on display continue convention.
to get better and better! We are happy to recognize those One of the highlights of 2018 TBA Convention/Clinic
groups who performed at state beginning on page 27. was our association with Young Band Directors of Texas
For middle school directors, congratulations on your (YBDT). I wish all of these young directors success as
achievements this semester with your performing bands you prepare for your spring semester. YOU are making a
and beginners. In my opinion, the most important work tremendous positive impact on your students. Remember
that takes place in our band world happens in middle to reach out to the many directors who are willing to serve
school. This is where students form their playing habits as mentors. One of the reasons that Texas has so many
and attitudes that follow them throughout their band great bands is that, as directors, we are willing to share
careers. We all know of successful band students who were our information and best practices. The article on page
encouraged at just the right moment by their middle school 21 for First Year Directors will be helpful as you enter
director. If not for that encouragement, the student might next semester. In our September Bandmasters Review, we
quit and never be able to reach their potential. Thank you published a wonderful article from YBDT, but failed to
to all the middle school directors whose moto is NEVER, credit Katie Fehr for submitting the article. The corrected
NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP on any student. article is available on our website under the Resources tab.
Several groups from Texas will be performing at The I hope you enjoy reading the many wonderful,
Midwest Clinic in Chicago on December 19-22. Being informative articles in this magazine. You will find a broad
selected to perform at Midwest is a huge honor and will lineup of topics that should interest new and experienced
be a highlight in the careers of all those performing. In directors for both middle school and high school programs.
addition to the student groups from Texas, two of our best I wish you a Happy Holiday Season! Get lots of rest, have
community bands will also be showcased. We are looking lots of fun with family and friends, and recharge for your
forward to hearing these Texas groups at Midwest. See best spring semester ever!

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Mark Your 2019 Calendar

February 11 • TBA convention registration opens online
February 2 • Professional Development Clinic
March 9 • Professional Development Clinic

July 25-27 • TBA Convention/Clinic

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