Bandmasters Review - September 2019

Texas Bandmasters Association Bandmasters Review • September 2019 24 Dr. David Montgomery is Associate Professor of Instrumental Music Education at Baylor University where he teaches courses in band music education and observes student teachers. Prior to his appointment at Baylor, Dr. Montgomery was Associate Director of Bands and Director of the Bronco Marching Band at Western Michigan University for 14 years, and taught high school band in North Carolina. Dr. Montgomery is an accomplished teacher and was recognized as a finalist for the “University Distinguished Teaching Award,” and was recipient of the “Dean’s Teaching Award” at WMU. In addition to his teaching duties, Dr. Montgomery frequently serves as an adjudicator and clinician in both marching and concert band settings. He is published in research and trade journals and has presented at numerous state and professional music conferences, including the College Band Directors National Association. Additionally, he served as State Chairperson of the Michigan chapter of the National Band Association. Dr. Montgomery is the founder and director of Serviam Leadership Academy, a high school marching band leadership camp. is contagious. Students should always be working hard in rehearsal—hustling back between sets, being quiet while instructions and feedback are being given, exerting full effort during repetitions and rehearsal segments. These daily disciplines create habits that compound over time and lead to excellence. I’ve found that most of the talk about excellence involves a Niagara of words, but a trickle of action. It is within your reach, but you’ve got to be willing to do more than just put it on a bulletin board in your band hall. Excellence has to be lived. Excellence Defined