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Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame

Scott Coulson - Secretary-Treasurer, Alpha Chapter, Phi Beta Mu

On behalf of the membership of the Alpha Chapter of the biographies of past inductees—this is a wealth of
Phi Beta Mu, I cordially invite you to attend this year’s band history. These eminent men and women made our
Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame ceremony. It will be held band programs today possible. You will be inspired by
on Saturday, July 27, at 2:00 PM in the Stars at Night their commitment to excellence and their perseverance in
Ballroom, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. overcoming obstacles.
The inductees for the Phi Beta Mu will be
Class of 2019 are Joe Charles sponsoring two clinics at
Arsuaga, Michael Brashear, the convention: (1) Great
James Coffman, Lowell Middle School Band
Graham, Greg Hull, Randall Teams: How Successful
D. Hunsaker, Eldon A. Staffs Work Together on
Janzen, Jim C. Jones, Jim Campuses and Across
McDaniel, Scott Rhame, Campuses. The selected
Elmer Schenk, George presenters will be the three
Strickland, Glenn Wells and Congratulations to the 2019 Inductees: middle school band staffs
Rick Yancey. Membership from Duncanville ISD: Ms.
in the Hall of Fame Joe Charles Arsuaga Jim C. Jones Lucy Pascasio and staff from
originates with nominations Michael Brashear Jim McDaniel Kennemer Middle School,
received from a variety of James Coffman Scott Rhame Mr. Russell Porter and staff
sources. There is a standing Lowell Graham Elmer Schenk from Byrd Middle School,
committee that investigates and Ms. Michelle Hanegan
potential candidates that are Greg Hull George Strickland and staff from Reed Middle
received from the general Randall D. Hunsaker Glenn Wells School. (2) How to Plan and
public, music educators, Eldon A. Janzen Rick Yancey Structure Your Sectionals.
and Phi Beta Mu members. The clinician will be Mr. Greg
Candidates do not have to Dick from Friendswood High
be a member of Phi Beta Mu to be eligible. Requirements School.
are that the candidate is at least 65 years of age (or Additionally, I invite you to hear the Phi Beta Mu
deceased) and retired, have taught a minimum of 10 years Directors Band for New Concert Music on Friday, July 26
in the state of Texas, and have produced and maintained a in Room CC 217ABC: Grade 3 music - conducted by Rick
consistently outstanding band program. You may acquire Yancy (10:30-11:00 AM); Grade 2 music - conducted by
nomination forms from the Hall of Fame Committee Susan Scarborough (11:00-11:30 AM); and Grade 1 music
chairman, Barbara Lambrecht, at bglambrecht@utep.edu or - conducted by Jim McDaniel (11:30 AM-12:00 PM).
contact Scott Coulson, at sscoulson@gmail.com.. The Phi Beta Mu Chat Room will return to the
We feel this is one of the premier events of the TBA convention featuring these outstanding music educators:
Convention/Clinic. We recognize the contributions of Corey Graves, Robert Herrings, Cindy Lansford, and
music educators who have made a difference in the bands Susan Scarborough. The Chat Room will be open from
of Texas. I invite you to visit the Phi Beta Mu web site 1:30-3:30 PM on Friday, July 26 in Room CC212.
(which can be accessed on the TMEA web page) to view See you in San Antonio!

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