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72 Annual TBA Convention/Clinic

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Thursday-Saturday, July 25-27 San Antonio, Texas

Academy for New Band, Choir & Orchestra Directors

Thursday, July 25, 8:30 am - 6 pm
Sponsored by Charms, a Vanco Company, Cut Time, Director’s Choice Festivals: Showcase of
Music & Music Across Texas, Festivals of Music/Music in the Parks, Fruhauf Uniforms, Inc.,
Music for All, Inc., Stanbury Uniforms, Inc., StylePlus Band
The Academy will prepare directors for success and help lay the foundation for
Pre-registration their career. A full day of sessions is taught by an outstanding faculty of Texas music
educators, administrators, and law specialists. The Academy is designed for directors:
Ends July 1 • beginning their teaching career in the Fall 2019
• with limited teaching experience
Pre-register and pay for • new to Texas.
the TBA Convention/Clinic CPE CREDIT: Participants will receive 8 hours Continuing Professional Education (CPE)
today. The Registration fee Credit. Directors must attend all sessions and complete the curriculum.
includes TBA Membership and SCHEDULE: Check-in/On-site Registration: 8:30 a.m. in CC Room 004.
Convention/Clinic Admission. Sessions: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
Pre-register by July 1 for the best COST: For directors beginning their teaching career in the Fall 2019:
rate: $150 for Active and $70 $100 Academy Fee, includes lunch. All beginning teachers attending the Academy
for Retired. On-site registration will receive a One Year TBA Active Membership and 2019 Convention Registration
is $175 for Active and $75 for FREE! - a $175 value.
Retired. COST: For directors with teaching experience and those new to Texas in the
College students may register Fall 2019: Pre-register as a TBA Active member ($150) and add the $40 discounted
online for $25. Academy Fee. Academy registration and payment may be added on the Active
Spouses who wish to attend Membership registration form.
the Luncheon must pre-register PRE-REGISTER ONLINE: www.texasbandmasters.org
by July 1 ($50) on the same form
as their Active or Retired TBA Student Day - Friday, July 26, 7:30 am - 5 pm
Sponsored by Conn-Selmer, Inc.
member spouse. Spouses who
are also band directors must High school and middle school students are invited to attend Student Day. This full
day of activities includes leadership sessions with Frank Troyka, an opening session with
register as an Active Member in
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, Fran Kick and John Mackey, admittance to TMEA and ATSSB
order to receive the full benefits
All-State Music Clinics and a College Fair. Also students will hear music performed by
of TBA membership.
the Central Winds of New York and Seraph Brass. What a great way to kick off your
Hotel summer band program! REGISTER: Submit a ticket request for your students on the
TBA website. Pre-registration cost is $15 per student.
Reservations Booster Club Training - Friday, July 26, 8 am - 5:30 pm

Sponsored by Conn-Selmer, Inc.
To make hotel reservations
Bring your Band Boosters to the convention for an in-depth day of training with
for the convention or if you
David Vandewalker - nationally recognized band director and author of Boosters to the
have questions regarding your
Rescue, 101 Ways to Harmonize the Madness for Music Educators. Cost for Boosters is
reservation, contact Orchid
$100 per school, with no limit on the number of Boosters from one school. REGISTER
Events, 866-748-9562. online or download the Booster registration form from the TBA website and mail it in
with payment. Boosters may also register on-site at the Convention/Clinic.

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