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From the Board, President Texas Bandmasters Association From the Board 2009-10 Board of Directors Brian Merrill, 2009-10 TBA President Brian Merrill President Meadows School of the Arts The 2010 Convention/Clinic is just Queen City High School, Chris Brannon, Southern Methodist University P.O. Box 750356 about here. I want to thank all of the director, and from Dripping Springs High Dallas, TX 75275 clinicians, conductors, performers, School and Color Guard, Keith Lancaster 214-850-7814 [email protected] students, sponsors, and business partners and Derek Woods, directors, will each Don T. Haynes, Jr. as well as the TBA Board, Spouse’s Board, demonstrate methods, strategies and President Elect and TBA Office for all of the effort, time, visual techniques for marching band. As LBJ High School 7309 Lazy Creek Drive diligence, creativity, you go through the Schedule of Austin, TX 78724 and financial and Events, take special note of these 512-414-7032 [email protected] moral support put “live” clinics where you can hear into planning for and see for yourself techniques of Tom Harrington Vice President this event. I believe effective teaching. Spillane Middle School we work in a great I would also like to draw your 17500 Jarvis Road Cypress, TX 77429 profession, where so attention to Sunday’s schedule. 281-352-3086 [email protected] many are so generous Please do not think of this as with their time a “warm up” day. It is jammed Alfredo Vélez III Treasurer and their expertise. packed full of things you will not Sam Houston State University Our convention want to miss, including concerts School of Music P.O. Box 2208 really highlights this trait. Please join us by the Carrollton Wind Symphony, Huntsville, TX 77341 936-294-4009 July 25 - 28 for what should prove to be Phantom Regiment, and the United States [email protected] an informative, fun and inspiring three Air Force Band of the West. For fun, you Richard Herrera and a half days. can start Sunday morning with the golf Secretary As you look through the Schedule tournament, tennis tournament or fun Brandeis High School 13011 Kyle Seals Pkwy. of Events on pages 17-23, you will see run/health walk. Sunday also includes San Antonio, TX 78249 210-397-8300 a great line up with clinics, concerts, Honor Band sessions, the Outstanding [email protected] exhibits, student day, meetings, awards, Performance Series, clinics on new jazz Bruce Beach and social activities. There are way too music and the jazz all-state etudes, Sergeant at Arms many for me to list in this article; however, sessions especially designed for college Franklin High School 900 N. Resler I want to point out four aspects of this students, and outstanding clinics covering El Paso, TX 79912 convention: “live” student demonstration everything from starting woodwinds to 915-832-6608 [email protected] groups, Sunday’s schedule, repeat clinics, brass essentials, from middle school “how Gary Robbins and honoring our heritage. to” to building student leaders. Past President This summer’s convention has seven There will be four “repeat” clinics Rusk High School 800 Salem Road sessions using student demonstration offered to allow you a chance to attend Rusk, TX 75785 groups. Our featured clinician, Tom more of the clinics you want to attend. 903-683-5533 [email protected] Bennett, will do three different sessions Setting Beginner Priorities, Sculpting Michael Brashear demonstrating young, intermediate, and 101, Laying the Foundation for Stronger Executive Director advanced ensemble skill development Fundamentals and Ensemble Skills, and Texas Bandmasters Association 1002 Central Parkway South with the NEISD Reagan and Johnson High Getting the Right Start to Your Year can San Antonio, TX 78232 School Bands. Jeff King will work with be found on Monday or Tuesday, then 210-492-8878 [email protected] the NEISD Driscoll Middle School Band all repeated on Wednesday morning. All in the “Foundations” book. Students from of the Wednesday morning clinics are Bandmasters Review • June 2010 6 Texas Bandmasters Association From the Board - Brian Merrill, TBA President intended for you to leave the convention not only directors achieve the highest standards of instrumental informed, but refreshed and renewed and ready to get music education. Our convention is a better convention back to work. when you are there. Your input and questions at the There are three opportunities to attend sessions clinics add to the learning experience. The time you which honor wonderful directors who have influenced, spend in the Exhibit Hall visiting with our Business taught, mentored, or inspired all of us: The History of Members encourages them to continue to provide UIL Music, The Legends of the Permian Basin, and the and refine their product and to return summer after Texas Bandmasters Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony. summer. Each of these will be quite special and a highlight of The directors that you meet from around the state, the convention. go home feeling better connected to their colleagues The 2010 Convention/Clinic is ready and only who face the same challenges and enjoy the same needs one more thing: you! Your participation insures rewards. Please join us in San Antonio this summer as that our association will continue to grow, improve, a valued member of the largest bandmasters association and always play a major role in assisting Texas band in the world. Bandmasters Review • June 2010 7 Texas Bandmasters Association.
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