Bandmasters Review - December 2019

Texas Bandmasters Association Bandmasters Review • December 2019 1 Features 7 Servant Leadership by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser 8 The Importance of Singing in All Music Classes by Marina McLerran 11 Single Reed Success (Part 2) by Greg Countryman 15 It Starts With You by Amanda Blackstone 17 Levels of Thinking by Frank Troyka 20 In Praise of Hearing Better by Fred J. Allen 21 Having a Long Term Vision of How to Structure Your Program (Part 1) by Nathaniel Neugent 24 Effecting Today’s Music Students... Generally, with Technology by Albert Vela An Educational Publication of the Texas Bandmasters Association 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 TBAmembers 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 at: 1002 Central Parkway South, San Antonio, TX  78232 Phone: (210) 492-8878 • Fax: (210) 492-8996 www.texasbandmasters.org Bandmasters Review TBA News 2 Become the Expert by Roland Sandoval, 2019-20 TBA President Elect 4 Perspective Makes a Difference! by George Little, 2019-20 TBA Treasurer 27 The UIL Marching Contest State Champs The Bandmasters Review is mailed to TBA members four times a year. All the published eductional articles can be found on the TBA website under Resources/Bandmasters Review. Feel free to share them with co-workers and students! The purpose of the Texas Bandmasters Association, Inc. is to: Continually assist its membership in achieving the highest standards of instrumental music education. u u u 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. u u u Foster goodwill, fellowship and a collegial, fraternal spirit among its members. u u u 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. u u u Provide educational publications of instructional methods and materials for TBA members and aid them with their personal development and leadership. uuu Provide information for the university music student preparing to become a band director. Mission Statement Mark Your 2020 Calendar February 10 • TBA convention registration opens online February 17 • Professional Development Clinic February 19 • Professional Development Clinic February 29 • Professional Development Clinic July 23-25 • TBA Convention/Clinic in San Antonio