Bandmasters Review - September 2019

Texas Bandmasters Association Bandmasters Review • September 2019 25 2019 Bandmaster of the Year Frank Troyka Frank Troyka is the retired Director of Bands and Coordinator of Fine Arts at Berkner High School in Richardson. He began his college career at Western Michigan University under the baton of Eddie Green and completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Texas at Arlington where he studied conducting with Ray Lichtenwalter and clarinet with Carol Jessup. A teacher for over 30 years, Frank came to Berkner in May of 2006 following seven years as Director of Bands at Cypress Falls HS in Houston where the Golden Eagle Band was presented the Sudler Flag of Honor. Ensembles under his direction have been selected to perform at the Music For All National Festival, the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, and twice at The Midwest Clinic: with the Cypress Falls Symphonic Band in 2004 and with the Berkner Symphonic Band in 2011. Also, Berkner HS Symphonic Band I was named Runner Up on two consecutive occasions in TMEA Honor Band competition. Frank presents workshops and professional development sessions throughout the U.S. and internationally. He is a Senior Educational Clinician with Conn-Selmer, Inc.; the Director of Education for System Blue, the educational arm of the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps; and the coordinator of the Generation Next track and co-founder of the Day One track for The Midwest Clinic. In 2015, the World Music Contest of Kerkrade, The Netherlands, named him to its International Board of Experts and in 2016, he was inducted into the BOA Hall of Fame. In 2017, Frank joined the faculty of the Meadows School of the Arts at SMU as Adjunct Associate Professor of Music Education where he teaches both undergraduate and graduate level courses. He is also adjunct faculty at Sam Houston State University where he mentors student teachers. TBA Honorary Life Membership Paula Crider Following a distinguished 33-year teaching career, Professor Paula A. Crider continues to share her passion for making music through an active schedule as guest conductor, lecturer, clinician and adjudicator. Professor Crider has presented professional teacher seminars throughout the United States, and has served as Music Director for the London New Year’s Day Parade. She is coordinator for the National Band Association Young Conductor/ Mentor Program, is senior Educational Consultant for Conn-Selmer, Inc., and serves on the Midwest Board of Directors. Crider is a Past President of the National Band Association and the American Bandmaster’s Association. Professor Crider has taught in the public schools at all levels, and holds the unique distinction of having been the first female in the state of Texas to serve as director of bands at a class 5A high school. A tenured Full Professor at The University of Texas, Crider conducted the Symphony Band, and was Director of the acclaimed University of Texas Longhorn Band. During her 17-year tenure, she was twice accorded the “Eyes of Texas” Award for distinguished teaching. Additional honors include the Tau Beta Sigma/Kappa Kappa Psi Distinguished Service to Music Award, the Sudler Legion of Merit, The Women Band Directors International Rose, The Grainger Society Medal, the National Band Association AWAPA Award, 2004 Texas Bandmaster of the Year, Phi Beta Mu Hall of Fame, and the Midwest Medal of Honor. In 2013, she was honored with a Doctor of Music Education Honoris Causa from the Vandercook School of Music. She was inducted into both the Women Band Directors International and the National Band Association Hall of Fame, and in 2015 was elected to the Phi Beta Mu International Hall of Fame. Jessica Calvit is currently studying Music Education at Texas Tech University. During her time at Texas Tech, she has performed in the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic, and Concert Bands. Under the instruction of Dr. Andrew Stetson, Ms. Calvit was selected to compete as a solo semi-finalist at the National Trumpet Competition in 2017 as well as with her trumpet ensembles from 2017-2019. Her trumpet ensembles have also had the pleasure of performing at the International Trumpet Guild and the Texas Music Educator Association convention. Ms. Calvit has served as a private lesson instructor and sectional coach throughout multiple schools in the Lubbock area. She also served as the Drum Major for the Goin’ Band from Raiderland. Before graduating in December 2019, Ms. Calvit looks forward to student teaching in the DFW area this fall. 2019 Malcolm Helm Memorial Endowed Scholarship Winner Jessica Calvit