Bandmasters Review - September 2019

Texas Bandmasters Association Bandmasters Review • September 2019 1 Features 7 Music is a Place for Everyone by Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser 9 Mentors Help Lead the Way to Success by Lynne Jackson 12 Strategies for Success: Thoughts for New (and Veteran) Teachers by Dr. Charles T. Menghini 15 Recruiting, Retaining, and Motivating Your Title 1 Students by Eric Jimenez 17 Balancing Your Band WITH Your Personal Life by Fran Kick 19 Single Reed Success (Part 1) by Greg Countryman 23 Excellence Defined by Dr. David W. Montgomery 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 TBA members 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: 1002 Central Parkway South, San Antonio, TX  78232 Phone: (210) 492-8878 Fax: (210) 492-8996 www.texasbandmasters.org Bandmasters Review TBA News 2 Remembering Why We Love What We Do! by Phillip Clements, 2019-20 TBA President 4 Making an Eternal Impact on Your Students by Christopher Yee, 2019-20 TBA Sergeant-at-Arms 5 In the Rearview Mirror by John Morrison, 2019-20 TBA Past President 6 TBA News by Michael Brashear, TBA Executive Director 25 TBA Honorary Life Membership, 2019 Bandmaster of the Year, 2019 Malcolm Helm Scholarship Winner 26-27 2019 TBA Prestigious Honors 28 2019 TBA Business Members 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 Profess i ona l Deve l opment Outreach Program Creating a Culture of Excellence in Your Band Program Monday, Oct. 14 • 8:30 am-4:00 pm Dawson High School, Pearland ISD Frank Troyka n n n Creating a Vertically Aligned Curriculum and Staff and Promoting Director Longevity Monday, Nov. 11 • 5:30 pm-8:30 pm Paschal High School, Ft Worth ISD Brian Merrill The Seven Deadly Sins of Music Making Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2020 • 5:30 pm-8:30 pm Richardson ISD Richard Floyd Demo group: Richardson ISD Band n n n Pedagogy from the Podium Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020 • 9:30 am-3:00 pm Tyler Junior College, Jean Brown Theater Fred Allen Earn CPE hours. Register on-site. Updates will be posted online.