2019 TBA Bandmaster of the Year TEXAS BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION u 2019 CONVENTION / CLINIC Frank Troyka Frank Troyka is the retired Director Up on two consecutive occasions in the educational arm of the Blue Devils of Bands and Coordinator of Fine Arts TMEA Honor Band competition. Drum and Bugle Corps; and for The at Berkner High School in Richardson. Frank is an active clinician, presenting Midwest Clinic, he is the coordinator He began his college career at Western workshops and professional development of the Generation Next track and Michigan University under the baton co-founder of the Day One track. He of Eddie Green and completed his was honored as the 2002-2003 Teacher undergraduate degree at the University of the Year at Cypress Falls High School of Texas at Arlington where he studied and, while at Berkner, was one of fifteen conducting with Ray Lichtenwalter teachers in the state of Texas to receive and clarinet with Carol Jessup. In the the 2010 UIL Sponsor Excellence Award. spring of 1984, he student taught under In 2014, Frank was honored by the Texas Brian Gibbs at Forest Meadow Junior Bandmasters Association as a recipient High School (Richardson) and under of the Meritorious Achievement Award. Malcolm Helm at Lake Highlands High In 2015, the World Music Contest of School, where he began his professional Kerkrade, The Netherlands, named him career. In 2009 he received his Master of to its International Board of Experts and Music degree from Sam Houston State in March of 2016, he was inducted into University under Matthew McInturf. the Bands of America Hall of Fame. In A teacher for over 30 years, Frank 2017, Frank joined the faculty of the came to Berkner in May of 2006 Meadows School of the Arts at Southern following seven years as Director of Methodist University in Dallas as Adjunct Bands at Cypress Falls High School in Associate Professor of Music Education Houston where the Golden Eagle Band where he teaches both undergraduate was presented the Sudler Flag of Honor. and graduate level courses. He is also Ensembles under his direction have been adjunct faculty at Sam Houston State selected to perform at the Music For All sessions across Texas, throughout the University where he mentors student National Festival; the Percussive Arts United States, and at international teachers. Society International Convention; and destinations including Canada, The In addition to TBA, Frank is a member at the Midwest Clinic on two occasions Philippines, Singapore, China, Europe, of the Texas Music Educators Association with the Cypress Falls Symphonic Band and South Africa. and Phi Beta Mu International Bandmaster in 2004 and with the Berkner Symphonic Mr. Troyka is a Senior Educational Fraternity. Band in 2011. Also, Berkner High School Clinician with Conn-Selmer, Inc.; the Symphonic Band I was named Runner Director of Education for System Blue, 9 TBA Honorary life membership TEXAS BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION u 2019 CONVENTION / CLINIC Paula A. Crider Following a distinguished 33-year for distinguished teaching. She continues Professor Crider has presented teaching career, Professor Paula A. Crider to serve as visiting guest professor at professional teacher seminars throughout continues to share her passion for making universities throughout the country. the United States, and has served as music through an active schedule as She has written numerous articles for Music Director for the London New guest conductor, lecturer, clinician and The Instrumentalist, The Band Director’s Year’s Day Parade. She is coordinator for adjudicator. She has enjoyed engagements Guide, the National Band Association the National Band Association Young in 47 states, Canada, Ireland, the United Conductor/Mentor Program, is senior Kingdom, France, Singapore, Italy, Educational Consultant for Conn-Selmer, Germany, Spain, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Inc., and serves on the Midwest Board of Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand and Directors. Crider is a Past President of South Korea. Professor Crider has taught the National Band Association and the in the public schools at all levels, and American Bandmaster’s Association. holds the unique distinction of having Awards and honors include the been the first female in the state of Texas Tau Beta Sigma/Kappa Kappa Psi to serve as director of bands at a class 5A Distinguished Service to Music Award, high school. Her Crockett High School the Sudler Legion of Merit, The Women Bands in Austin, Texas enjoyed both Band Directors International Rose, The state and national recognition for musical Grainger Society Medal, the National excellence on the concert stage, and were Band Association AWAPA Award, 2004 twice named Texas 5A State Marching Texas Bandmaster of the Year, Phi Beta Champions. The Crockett Band was Mu Hall of Fame, and the Midwest Medal Awarded the Sudler Order of Merit, and Journal, and has published manuals of Honor. In 2013, she was honored with was named to the Sudler Roll of Honor of for Brass Techniques, Marching Band a Doctor of Music Education Honoris Historic Bands in 1992. Methods and Instrumental Conducting. Causa from the Vandercook School of A tenured Full Professor at The She is co-author for the Hal Leonard Music. She was inducted into both the University of Texas, Crider conducted the “Masterwork Studies” series, and author Women Band Directors International and Symphony Band, and was Director of the of The Composer’s Legacy, Conductors on the National Band Association Hall of acclaimed University of Texas Longhorn Conducting for Wind Band published by Fame, and in 2015 was elected to the Phi Band. During her 17-year tenure, she was GIA. Beta Mu International Hall of Fame. twice accorded the “Eyes of Texas” Award 37 Exemplary High School Band TEXAS BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION u 2019 CONVENTION / CLINIC Duncanville HS • David Brandon, Director All of these students end up at Duncanville High School (Duncanville ISD’s only high school) which offers five large concert bands, marching band, applied music classes, AP Music Theory, Percussion Ensemble, and Winterguard. All bands are consistent recipients of David Brandon Dr. Tom Shine Brian Merrill Jeff King first division ratings in concert and 1996-present 1980-2010 1983-2003 1988-2015 sight-reading assessments and have all For over forty years the Duncanville Over these years the Duncanville won numerous “Best in Class” awards at High School Band Program has been Marching Band has been awarded the festivals and contests. considered a model for many high school “Sudler Shield of Honor”, has been the The dedication of the directors, programs throughout the state of Texas UIL State Champion in 1986, 1990 and administration and band booster and the United States. The band program 2002 and is the only large classification organization has been consistent factors flourished under the leadership of Dr. (5A/6A) band in Texas to advance to the in the band’s long years of success. Tom Shine, Brian Merrill, Jeff King and State Marching Band Contest every year Most directors quickly find a “home” David Brandon. since 1988. The DHS Marching Band has in Duncanville and dedicate the vast The DHS Wind Ensemble has been also performed at the Rose Bowl Parade majority of their careers to the students the TMEA Region 20 Honor Band every in 1989 and toured England and Wales and program. All this has allowed for the year since 1980 and has placed in the in 1982. The 400-member Duncanville continued success of the program, even as State Finals ten times, culminating in Marching Band has received first division the needs of the students and community their selection as the 1998, 2004 and ratings at UIL contest for over four decades. change over time. The willingness to 2008 TMEA 5A Honor Band, making Duncanville ISD is the proud home to adapt to those needs has been a hallmark them the only band to win three 5A over 1,200 students from grades 6-12. of DISD band directors. Honor Bands. Most recently, the band Students begin band in sixth grade across The DHS band program is forever was the 2nd Runner Up in the 2019 three intermediate campuses housing 5th indebted to Eddie Green and his work 6A Honor Band Competition. The and 6th graders. Kennemer Middle School with the program since 1995 as well as Wind Ensemble has also been invited is home to our new STEAM academy where all of the past middle and high school to perform at The Midwest Clinic two 6th graders can attend and begin band. directors for their part in building the times and was the featured ensemble at These students will end up attending one of program. The current Duncanville band the All Japan Band Conference in 1998. three middle school campuses for 7th-8th staff includes: Mark Teal, Jack Zellar, The program has also been honored grade: Byrd Middle School (CC/CCC Honor George Townsend and Mitch Tasker by the John Philip Sousa Foundation Band-1982, 2004, 2008), Kennemer Middle (DHS), Michelle Hanegan, Paula Tagalos with the coveted “Sudler Flag of Honor” School (CCC Honor Band Finalist-2017) and Joshua Weisbrod-Torres (Reed MS), recognizing Duncanville as a nationally and Reed Middle School (CCC Honor Russell Porter, Lorna Quintanar and Exemplary Band Program. In 2019, the Band 2002). Each middle school has two Jack Zellar (Byrd MS), Lucy Pascasio, 41st consecutive UIL Sweepstakes Award to three bands that participate in UIL with Ethan Henshaw and Cesar Montelongo was earned by the Duncanville Band. decades of first division ratings in concert (Kennemer MS). and sight-reading assessments. 46 Exemplary Junior High School Band TEXAS BANDMASTERS ASSOCIATION u 2019 CONVENTION / CLINIC lindale jH School • bene davis, Director Located in the piney All-Region auditions and in the Region under the direction of Mr.