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Convention Preview!

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Attend the TMEA General Sessions With inspiring keynote addresses, election of the next TMEA President-Elect, and special musical performances, be sure to attend these annual sessions of the general membership.

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2012 TMEA Clinic/ Convention Schedule Use this preview to help you prepare to make the most of your attendance, and show to your administrator to demonstrate the value of the convention.

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President’s Notes.................................................... 6

by Ross Boothman

2012 TMEA Clinic/Convention Updates..................................................................................... 10

Executive Director’s Notes...................... 11

by Robert Floyd

2012–2013 TMEA Executive Board Candidates.........................................................................20

TMEA Clinic/Convention February 8–11 Pre-register and make your hotel reservation today!

Be a Registration Volunteer (you could win a 2013 convention registration!).................................... 32

Thank You, 2012 Clinic/Convention Sponsors....................................................................................................................... 50

All-State Concert Schedule...........................................................................................................52

Thank You, Scholarship Donors............................................................................................................................................................ 63

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Editor-in-Chief: Robert Floyd rfloyd@tmea.org 512-452-0710, ext. 101 Fax: 512-451-9213

Managing Editor: Karen Kneten kkneten@tmea.org 512-452-0710, ext. 107 Fax: 512-451-9213

TMEA Executive Board President: Ross Boothman rboothman@lumberton.k12.tx.us 8285 Ginger Lane, Lumberton, 77657 409-923-7858/Fax: 409-923-7819 – Lumberton HS

President-Elect: John Gillian john.gillian@ectorcountyisd.org 3624 Loma Drive, Odessa, 79762 432-413-2266/Fax: 432-334-7174 – Ector County ISD

Past-President: Denise Eaton dreaton59@gmail.com 20423 Cannaberry Way, Spring, 77388 832-452-8345 – Sam Houston State University

Band Vice-President: Chuck Young cyoung@g-pisd.org 1911 Oak Ridge Drive, Portland, 78374 361-815-8482/Fax: 361-777-4272 – Gregory-Portland HS

Orchestra Vice-President: Lisa McCutchan lisamccutchan@sbcglobal.net 17426 Emerald Canyon Drive, San Antonio, 78232 210-397-4759/Fax: 210-695-4804 – O’Connor HS

Vocal Vice-President: Janwin Overstreet-Goode joverstreet-goode@fisdk12.net 1406 Frontier Lane, Friendswood, 77546 281-482-3413 x 150/Fax: 281-996-2523 – Friendswood HS

Elementary Vice-President: Michele Hobizal sallyhobizal@katyisd.org 11003 Bergamo Drive, Richmond 77406 281-234-0050/Fax: 281-644-1690 – WoodCreek Elementary

College Vice-President: Richard Fiese rfiese@hbu.edu 17415 Pikes Peek Court, Tomball, 77377 281-649-3228/Fax: 281-649-3313 – Houston Baptist University

TMEA Staff Executive Director: Robert Floyd | rfloyd@tmea.org Deputy Director: Frank Coachman | fcoachman@tmea.org Administrative Director: Kay Vanlandingham | kvanlandingham@tmea.org Advertising/Exhibits Manager: Tesa Harding | tesa@tmea.org Membership Manager: Susan Daugherty | susand@tmea.org Membership Assistant: Rita Ellinger | rellinger@tmea.org Communications Manager: Karen Kneten | kkneten@tmea.org Financial Manager: Laura Kocian | lkocian@tmea.org Information Technologist: Andrew Denman | adenman@tmea.org

TMEA Office Mailing Address: P.O. Box 140465, Austin, 78714-0465 Physical Address: 7900 Centre Park Drive, Austin, 78754 Phone: 512-452-0710 | Toll-Free: 888-318-TMEA | Fax: 512-451-9213 Website: www.tmea.org Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 A.M.–4:30 P.M.

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President’sNotes

Be the student

hat have you done this semester to learn something new? Where did you go to learn it? From whom did you learn?

Music, in the form we’re most familiar with, has been around for several hundred years. The way it is notated, read, and performed hasn’t really changed much. We could join Mozart and perform with him in an ensemble, discuss notation with Beethoven, and even play a duet with Bach. While the fundamentals of this art form we teach haven’t dramatically changed in those hundreds of years, with technology, the way we can deliver it certainly has.

Imagine the amount of music Mozart could have written with Finale. Would there have been more Beethoven symphonies if he had a computer with Sibelius notation software? Imagine Bach working with GarageBand on his Mac! I am far from technologically savvy. I have much to learn. Just this week I downloaded a tuner on my iPhone. It’s with me

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in every class and every private session.

The technology is available to our students as well. We would be wise to fully embrace the available technology to better engage our students in music. They are growing up immersed in it, and we need to use it to our full advantage. It can help us be more efficient and possibly even more interesting to our students as we deliver instruction.

In addition to developing technologies, we can always learn from masters in our field.

For many years our students in Lumberton have attended a summer leadership camp with Frank Troyka, band director at Berkner HS in Richardson.

On the occasions when I attend the camp, I always learn something new watching Frank and his staff—whether it’s a new marching technique or simply a way to say something more efficiently. I am still trying to learn how to do this thing called band a little better. We should take advantage of those learning opportunities to their fullest extent. Whether we

Whether we are beginning our career or are a veteran anticipating retirement, we owe it to our students to continue to be students ourselves and better refine our craft.

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are beginning our career or are a veteran anticipating retirement, we owe it to our students to continue to be students ourselves and better refine our craft. Make time to visit with or observe some of the greats in our field. You can find them in every part of our state and in every discipline.

Have you continued your classroom education? Considered getting your master’s? Doctorate? I finished my administrative certification in 2006.

Shortly after I was certified, a former band parent asked me when I was going to put it to use. I told him I didn’t know because I was still enjoying teaching band.

When I mentioned that I may have wasted some money and time getting the degree, he countered with the perceptive response that regardless of the reason, furthering your education is always a good thing.

We can learn from our students on occasion as well. Whether they are demonstrating their exuberance for music, telling us about some music they heard, or suggesting a better way of doing something, they can also be a mentor. And at times, they can help us keep a healthy perspective on music education and why we do what we do.

We recently finished our marching contest season, and there were a couple of students who didn’t participate because they didn’t feel comfortable enough to perform in a contest setting. However, at our first performance after contest we included everyone in the halftime performance. As one of those students was about to step on the field in a performance for his first time, the beaming smile on his face reminded me that music is many things to many people. He may never feel comfortable enough to perform at a contest, but he was pumped

about this performance. His enthusiasm was a pleasant reminder of what music and music programs can be for all students.

Learning is a lifelong process. If we ever think we know it all, we are kidding ourselves. Put yourself in learning situations at every opportunity. Learn new literature, embrace new technology, and ask some of the greats to come and watch you teach. We owe it to ourselves and to our students to be the best students we can be!

Speaking of lifelong learning, our 2012 convention offers you a myriad of

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opportunities for continuing education.

I hope you have pre-registered to attend, but if you haven’t yet decided, I believe the contents of this convention preview issue should convince you that February 8–11, you need to be in San Antonio. Not only is TMEA continuing to deliver the best experience in the nation for music educators, it is continuing to do so at the same price offered 12 years ago! I realize this year has brought budget challenges for many of our programs, but I hope that despite that, you can find a way to attend.

It will be well worth the investment!

I hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas and a blessed holiday season.

Take the time off to recharge your batteries and spend some valuable and likely much-needed time with your families and friends.

Important Dates December 15—College student essay contest deadline.

December 15—All-State specialty instrument CD postmark deadline.

December 15—Deadline for submitting Dual Area Certification selection.

December 31—TMEA convention mail/ fax pre-registration deadline.

January 7, 2012—Area Band and Vocal auditions.

January 12, 2012—TMEA convention online pre-registration deadline.

February 8–11, 2012—TMEA Clinic/ Convention in San Antonio.

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hile the legislature does not convene again until January 2013, the political climate is heating up, and candidates are announcing almost daily for positions in the House and Senate as we approach the December 12 filing deadline. Over 28 seats are already open in the House because of incumbents not running again or the creation of new districts, and four senators have given notice they are not seeking reelection. In addition, more people have filed for seats on the State Board of Education than in recent memory, and those races will more than likely be quite contested.

With primaries being held on March 6, campaigns will be escalating in intensity at a rather quick pace. So as a teacher or fine arts administrator, what should you be doing 13 months before the legislature convenes again? Forums, coffees, barbecues, and similar political events will be commonplace, and your opportunity to meet candidates and ask questions

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to determine the degree of their support for arts education will be more and more prevalent. So I encourage you to get involved and become informed on the positions candidates are taking on education-related issues. Make a point to attend a fundraising event where for a nominal amount you can meet and visit with a candidate. Those running for the House or State Board of Education will be most accessible. Because Senate districts are so large and the races high-profile, such opportunities may be more limited.

Our lobbyist, Matt Matthews, is quick to point out that now more than ever the candidates need you, and then the victors in the primaries will continue to need your support through the November elections.

After that date, newly elected legislators no longer need you. So now is the opportune time to initiate personal contact and make a positive and clear argument on behalf of fine arts education. Legislators do care about your opinion on issues, and they do want to hear from you. As a

by Robert Floyd

Executive Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sNotes

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not too early

Now more than ever the candidates need you, and then the victors in the primaries will continue to need your support through the November elections.

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constituent your opinion matters more to them than a position from TMEA or any other organization because you, the parents of your students, and your colleagues are the people who can vote them into office.

What else can you do between now and March? Invite candidates to visit your classroom or come to a concert. Educate them about the values of music education firsthand. Partner with other arts-related organizations in your congressional district. If a candidate has opened a campaign office, go by and visit with the candidate

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or staff member, and take advantage of any opportunities for face-to-face contact.

Download advocacy materials from the TMEA website to share with the candidate, staffer, or campaign volunteer. Also visit the resources section to review articles from past issues of SOUTHWESTERN MUSICIAN that contain much valuable information on how to be actively involved in the political arena. Review the candidate survey results posted there to garner ideas for questions to ask. If they are an incumbent, ask them if they were a member of the arts education caucus during the last session.

As a teacher, you may encourage your booster club officers to get involved in actual campaigning without violating any district policy. To be clear, TMEA by policy does not endorse political candidates and does not have a political action committee (PAC) to which members can donate dollars that can be contributed to candidates’ campaigns. However, if there is a candidate you are passionate about who you believe recognizes the value of arts programs in our schools, make a donation to their campaign. To an SBOE or House candidate, a donation of $50 is a considerable amount and would be remembered. Donations for Senate campaigns would have to be in the range of $500–$1,000 to constitute a blip on their radar.

Many districts have policies or guidelines limiting the involvement of employees in political endorsements and campaigns, especially using one’s position with the district to influence votes, so you want to make yourself aware of prescribed district policy. Certainly utilizing school stationery or a district email address to distribute a candidate’s information would not be acceptable. However, working in support of a candidate on your own time and at your own expense is supported by first amendment rights and is totally acceptable.

Finally, the last suggestion is perhaps the most important. Register and exercise your right to vote and encourage your friends to do so as well. During the last statewide election a State Board of Education member was elected by fewer than 900 votes in a district in which over 210,000 votes were cast. Your vote does make a difference.

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Attend the TMEA General Sessions Stay informed and get inspired during these two meetings of the TMEA general membership.

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ith back-to-back offerings of incredible keynote speakers and musical performances, be sure to include the 2012 General Sessions in your convention plans. In addition to walking away inspired, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be part of the annual meeting of the membership where you will cast your vote to determine the next elected leader of our association.

TMEA is proud to present two speakers who are sure to offer you new insight and information about the role and value of music education. Learn something new and get that needed motivation to keep you excelling in the rest of your school year and beyond.

Mike Huckabee Former Arkansas governor and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee will not only be the First General session keynote speaker but will also join the TMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble in a special 14 Southwestern Musician | December 2011

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The host of Huckabee on the Fox News Channel, he is also the author of nine books, the most recent being A Simple Government. This is his fourth book that has been on The New York Times Best Sellers List.

Huckabee became governor in July 1996 when his predecessor resigned. He was one of the youngest governors in the country at the time. Huckabee was elected to a full four-year term as governor in 1998 and re-elected to another four-year term in November 2002.

As the 44th Governor of Arkansas, he was recognized nationally for his leadership, having been honored by several renowned publications and organizations for his numerous accomplishments.

Governing Magazine named him as one of its Public Officials of the Year for 2005, Time Magazine honored him as one of the five best governors in America, and later in the same year, Huckabee received the American Association of Retired Personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Impact Award. In 2007, he was presented

with the Music for Life Award by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), for his commitment to music education.

Huckabee campaigned for the Republican nomination for President in 2008, in which he finished second to John McCain. Throughout that campaign, Huckabee often championed the importance of music education.

In line with his commitment as an avid music education advocate, Huckabee is an avid musician and is bass player in his rock-â&#x20AC;&#x2122;nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;-roll band, Capitol Offense, which has opened for artists such as Willie Nelson and the Charlie Daniels Band, and has played the House of Blues in New Orleans, the Red Rocks Amphitheater in Denver, for two presidential inauguration balls, and at two Republican National Conventions. He is featured each week in the musical segment of his Fox show with the Fox house band, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Little Rockers.â&#x20AC;?

In addition to his passion for music, Huckabee is an enthusiastic sportsman, hunter, and fisherman.

neously leading one of the newest orchestras in America and one of the oldest orchestras in Europe.

St.Clair’s commitment to the development and performance of new works by American composers is evident in the wealth of commissions and recordings by the Pacific Symphony. St.Clair has led the orchestra in numerous critically acclaimed albums.

In North America, St.Clair has led the Boston Symphony Orchestra (where he served as assistant conductor for

several years), New York Philharmonic, Philadelphia Orchestra, Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the San Francisco, Seattle, Detroit, Atlanta, Houston, Indianapolis, Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver symphonies, among many others.

A strong advocate of music education for all ages, St.Clair has been essential to the creation and implementation of the symphony education programs including Classical Connections, arts-X-press and Class Act.

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Carl St.Clair Music Director Carl St.Clair, currently celebrating his 22nd season with Pacific Symphony, is sure to offer much inspiration as the Second General Session keynote speaker. St.Clair is also the 2012 AllState Symphony conductor.

During his tenure with the Pacific Symphony, St.Clair has become widely recognized for his musically distinguished performances, his commitment to building outstanding educational programs, and his innovative approaches to programming.

His continuing role has lent stability to the organization and continuity to his vision for the Symphony’s future. Few orchestras can claim such rapid artistic development as Pacific Symphony—the largest orchestra formed in the United States in the last 40 years—due in large part to St.Clair’s leadership.

In 2008–2009, St.Clair celebrated the milestone 30th anniversary of Pacific Symphony. In 2006–07, he led the orchestra’s historic move into its home in the Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.

From 2008 to 2010, St.Clair was general music director for the Komische Oper in Berlin, where he led successful new productions such as La Traviata. He also served as general music director and chief conductor of the German National Theater and Staatskapelle (GNTS) in Weimar, Germany, where he recently led Wagner’s “Ring Cycle” to critical acclaim.

St.Clair was the first non-European to hold his position at the GNTS; the role also gave him the distinction of simulta-

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hether you are making your final preparations to attend or are working to gain your administratorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s approval to register, the next several pages will show you that San Antonio is the place to be February 8â&#x20AC;&#x201C;11.

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find four days filled with educational clinics, inspirational concerts, abundant exhibits, and much more.

Convention Schedule Entries The schedule that follows is in date/time order, followed by the primary TMEA division for which the session is applicable, but

be sure to review sessions for all divisions. Each entry includes the TMEA division, time, location, and description of the session. Since this schedule is subject to change, be sure to review the online schedule that will be available in January and your convention program when you arrive. The following codes are used to identify the divisions for each session:

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Band â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Orchestra â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Vocal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Elementary

â&#x20AC;&#x201C; College â&#x20AC;&#x201C; General Membership â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Product Showcase

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 10:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 PM / MARRIOTT RW VALERO TCDA Executive Board Meeting/Luncheon

1:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:30 PM / CC 214 B TMAA Vocal Judges Workshop

Presider: Jeffery Rice, Midway HS, TCDA President

Clinician: Kathy Hackett, Plano West SH, TMAA Vocal Vice-President Presider: Jay Dunnahoo, Schreiner Univ, TMAA Executive Secretary $20 registration fee (cash/check) required on arrival to attend this workshop.

Noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 PM / CC 214 A TMAA Marching Band Judges Workshop Clinician: Ronnie Rios, Harlingen HS, TMAA Marching Band Vice-President Presider: Jay Dunnahoo, Schreiner Univ, TMAA Executive Secretary $20 registration fee (cash/check) required on arrival to attend this workshop.

Noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / MARRIOTT RC SALON JK TMAC Roundtable

1:45 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:45 PM / CC 214 C TMAA Orchestra Judges Workshop Clinician: Jeff Turner, Plano ISD, TMAA Orchestra Vice-President Presider: Jay Dunnahoo, Schreiner Univ, TMAA Executive Secretary $20 registration fee (cash/check) required on arrival to attend this workshop.

Presider: Peter Warshaw, Leander ISD, TMAC President Sponsored by: Brook Mays/H&H Music Company/Universal Melody

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 PM / CC 214 D TMAA Concert Band Judges Workshop

1:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 PM / CC EAST REGISTRATION TMEA All-State Student Registration

Clinician: Mark McGahey, Keller HS, TMAA Concert Band Vice-President Presider: Jay Dunnahoo, Schreiner Univ, TMAA Executive Secretary $20 registration fee (cash/check) required on arrival to attend this workshop.

Presider: Frank Coachman, Texas Music Educators Assn, Deputy Director Students should report with all required forms completed. Successful registration is contingent upon completion and submission of all required forms.

Convention badge is presented upon successful registration and is required to participate in all auditions, rehearsals, and performances.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00 PM / MARRIOTT RW CROCKETT TexASTA Executive Board Meeting

1:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 PM / CC BRIDGE HALL TMEA Member Registration

2:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / DRURY PLAZA TCCBDA Meeting and Symphonic Band Seating Auditions

First General Session Agenda Boxâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;today only, located in Convention Registration.

Presider: David Griffith, Alvin Community College, TCCBDA President

Presiders: Lynn Ledbetter, Texas State Univ, TexASTA President; Jose Flores, Texas A&M Univ/Corpus Christi, TexASTA President-Elect

4:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00 PM / MARRIOTT RW RIVERVIEW TMEC Executive Board Meeting Presider: Debbie Tannert, Mills ES, TMEC President

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Wednesday 4:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 PM / CC 206 Meeting of the All-State Orchestra String Monitors

6:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00 PM / HYATT REGENCY BALLROOM B ATSSB All-State Student Meeting

Presider: Lisa McCutchan, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor HS, TMEA Orchestra Vice-President

Presider: Brandon Brewer, Princeton HS, ATSSB President To be followed by chair auditions.

All-State Chair Audition Coordinator: Eric Gray, Gilmer HS All-State Chair Audition Office Managers: Collin Anderson, Groesbeck HS and Bryant Harris, Iraan HS

4:45 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER TMEA All-State Student Meeting Presider: Ross Boothman, Lumberton HS, TMEA President

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:45 PM / CC 205 Meeting of the All-State 4A and 5A Judges, Panel Chairs, and Monitors for the 4A Symphonic Band and 5A Track Wind and Percussion Seating Auditions

6:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 PM / LOCATIONS VARY All-State Mixed, Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, and Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Section Rehearsals

Presider: Chuck Young, Gregory-Portland HS, TMEA Band Vice-President Audition Chairs: Michael Watts, Permian HS; Ruben Adame, La Joya HS

6:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 PM / CC 215 KodĂĄly Educators of Texas Executive Board Winter Meeting

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:30 PM / CC 206 Meeting of the All-State Orchestra String Judges

Presider: Brenda Keen, Hightower ES, KET President

No student will be allowed to participate without their convention badge.

Room locations will be listed in the convention program.

Presider: Lisa McCutchan, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor HS, TMEA Orchestra Vice-President

7:00 PM / LOCATIONS VARY ATSSB All-State Seating Auditions Begin

5:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 PM / MARRIOTT RW SALON EF TMEA State Board of Directors Meeting

No student will be allowed to audition without their convention badge. Room locations will be listed in the convention program.

Presider: Ross Boothman, Lumberton HS, TMEA President

7:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 PM / MARRIOTT RW CROCKETT ATSSB â&#x20AC;&#x201C; SARC Committee Meeting

5:45 PM / LOCATIONS VARY 5A All-State Wind and Percussion Auditions Begin

Presider: John Young, Wills Point HS, ATSSB President-Elect

No student will be allowed to audition without their convention badge. Room locations will be listed in the convention program.

7:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 PM / MARRIOTT RW MILAM Phi Beta Mu Hall of Fame Committee Meeting

5:45 PM / LOCATIONS VARY 4A All-State Wind and Percussion Auditions Begin

Presider: Ben Gollehon, Phi Beta Mu Alpha Chapter Hall Of Fame Committee Chair

No student will be allowed to audition without their convention badge. Room locations will be listed in the convention program.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:00 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Concert: Vienna Boys Choir

5:45 PM / LOCATIONS VARY All-State Orchestra Strings Auditions Begin

Presider: Ross Boothman, Lumberton HS, TMEA President Purchase tickets online you pre-register, or anytime on or before January 12 by returning to the pre-registration page and selecting to purchase tickets. If available, tickets will be sold at the Information Booth 1 P.M.â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7 P.M.

No student will be allowed to audition without their convention badge. Room locations will be listed in the convention program.

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Thursday, February 9, 2012

7:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 208 PML Band Music Selection Committee Meeting Presider: Richard Floyd, Director, UIL Music Activities

7:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / HYATT REGENCY CHULA VISTA ATSSB State Board of Directors Meeting Presider: Brandon Brewer, Princeton HS, ATSSB President

7:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / MARRIOTT RW RIVER TERRACE Phi Beta Mu Membership Committee Meeting (Part 1) Presiders: Greg Countryman, Fort Settlement MS, Phi Beta Mu Alpha Chapter President; Scott Coulson, Phi Beta Mu Alpha Chapter Membership Committee Chair

7:30 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC BRIDGE HALL TMEA Member Registration

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 008 A Complete Guide for the Successful Tuba Player Clinician: Daniel Perantoni, Indiana Univ Presider: Alonzo Martinez, Texas A&M Univ/Kingsville Sponsored by: Custom Music International Perantoni will share years of teaching experience in presenting and discussing proven techniques for developing fundamental low-brass skills to increase performance ability and confidence. He will present practical tips and a progressive sequence of instruction to help band directors and tuba players ensure successful performances.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 205 The Trumpet Playerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Toolbox Clinicians: Tim Andersen, Wylie HS; Brian Shaw, Louisiana State Univ/Dallas Wind Symphony Presider: Eduardo Carrizales, Haas MS Practice tools and methods will provide trumpet players of all levels unique feedback and instant results that can promote permanent improvement in their playing. Specialized techniques for various styles of playing will be demonstrated. Bring your mouthpiece!

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 214 Preparing MS/JH Band Students for High School Band Success Clinicians: Bethann Adams, First Colony MS; June Bearden, Frenship JH; Kathy Johnson, Argyle HS; Jolette Wine, Birdville HS Presider: Francisco Sosa, McAllen ISD Preparing the MS/JH band student for a successful high school band experience requires careful and thoughtful planning and execution of sound educational strategies. In this panel discussion, successful current and former MS/ JH band directors will present their skilled and time-tested practices used to develop the successful MS/JH band student.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC BALLROOM B The Teacher Embracing Selfless Leadership as Effective Methodology Clinician: Tim Lautzenheiser, Ball State Univ Presider: Juan Sosa, Porter HS Sponsored by: Ball State Univ and Conn-Selmer, Inc. As revolutionary teacher of leadership Lance Secretan said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Leadership is not so much about technique and methods as it is about opening the heart.

Leadership is about inspirationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;of oneself and of others. Great leadership is about human experiences, not processes. Leadership is not a formula or a program, it is a human activity that comes from the heart and considers the hearts of others. It is an attitude, not a routine.â&#x20AC;? Come to this session and learn to lead.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 206 How to Rehearse and Motivate the Middle School Orchestra (Part I) TMEA Featured Clinician: Kirt Mosier, Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit West HS Presider: Cathy Fishburn, Retired Mosier will discuss motivational techniques, repertoire, and how to rehearse a piece from the point of sightreading to performance.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 207 Authentic Mariachi Performance Practices: An Open Rehearsal with Jose Hernandez Clinician: Jose Hernandez, Conn-Selmer, Inc. Presider: Alan Lambert, Grand Prairie HS Demonstration Group: Fox Tech HS Advanced Mariachi Ensemble, David Zamarripa, Director Sponsored by: Conn-Selmer, Inc.; West Music Inc.; Northeastern Music Publications Teaching mariachi is so much more than rehearsing notes and rhythms. There are a number of significant nuances in the genre that turn the notes and rhythms on the page into engaging, vibrant performances. Hernandez will illustrate these distinctions by working with the demonstration group.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 001 Generation Next: Tips for Teaching and Reaching this Generation of Student Clinician: Robert Ward, The Oakridge School Presiders: Ginger Storey, Bowie JH; Olivia Epperson, Tidwell MS Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students are just plain different. Many of us struggle to understand their mentality and to adapt our teaching to their learning. Ward will get into the minds of these Gen Nexters and help identify some areas where we can adapt our rehearsals and programs to better suit them.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 103 Vocal Improvisation for Middle School Choirsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and You! TMEA Featured Clinician: Patrick Freer, Georgia State Univ Presiders: Amy Allibon, Birdville HS; Suzanne Hughes, Pike MS Many middle school choral teachers find that creative, improvisational activities can help students develop solid vocal technique and choral skills. Explore how to include vocal improvisation within what you already doâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;your middle school choirâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s warm-up sessions. Freer will present strategies, techniques, games, and vocalisesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;all geared toward building greater musicianship.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 217 Inspire Your Students Through One of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Oldest Musical Art Forms Clinician: Michael Dyson, The Blue Shoe Project Presider: Kathi Barnes, Duff ES The Blue Shoe Project introduces young audiences to the history and life lessons imbedded in the indigenous American art formâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Bluesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;through an engaging and interactive performance-based arts education experience.

Dyson will discuss how the blues can be incorporated into classroom study, tell stories, perform music, and provide information on how to bring the program to your school or district.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC BALLROOM C1 Cat Paws Presents Everybody: A Music and Movement Experience Clinician: Lee Towell, Kuentz ES Presider: Lynne Sears, Williams ES Everybody clap your hands, move your feet, and keep the beat. Towell will provide new music and movement activities that will enable everybody to participate in a musical experience. Partner games, warm-ups, rhythmic activities, and great songs will reenergize your classroom and you. Musical play is the key to success and developing musicality, self esteem, and healthy bodies and minds.

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2012–2013 Executive Board Candidates Executive Board candidate statements will be published in the January issue of SOUTHWESTERN MUSICIAN.

President-Elect

Band Vice-President

Election of the TMEA President-Elect will be at the Second General Session, Friday, February 10, 9 A.M., in Lila Cockrell Theater.

The Band Vice-President will be elected at the Band Division Business Meeting, Thursday, February 9, 11 A.M., in Ballroom B.

Richard Fiese

Joe Weir

Michael Watts

Ronnie Rios

The College Vice-President will be elected at the College Division Business Meeting, Thursday, February 9, 3:30 P.M., in CC 204.

(The number of Region nominations required to list candidates for College Division Vice-President was not met.)

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Thursday 8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC BALLROOM C2 Moving Toward Musical Understanding for Grades 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC BALLROOM B Band Division Business Meeting

TMEA Featured Clinician: Brent Gault, Indiana Univ Jacobs School of Music Presider: Cecile Johnson, Wilson ES Gault will focus on the use of movement, specifically as a way to introduce musical concepts and develop musicianship in grades 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5. Attendees will participate in sample experiences that use movement as a vehicle for musical understanding.

Presider: Chuck Young, Gregory-Portland HS, TMEA Band Vice-President

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC BALLROOM C3 Bringing the World to Your Classroom: Resources that Offer Authentic Voice and Cultural Context Clinician: Nyssa Brown, Perpich Center for Arts Education, Golden Valley, Minn.

Presider: Cyndie Lowry, Mitchell IS Sponsored by: West Music Listening to native speakers and singers is a powerful way to learn about music and diverse cultures. Brown will highlight resources that feature authentic voices of musicians from around the world and will share pedagogical ideas for including global music in the classroom.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 102 Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New in Music Technology Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 Clinician: Julie Romeo, Romeo Music Presider: Michael Alexander, Baylor Univ Sponsored by: Romeo Music With the evolution of technology comes great innovation in tools for music educators. From handheld recorders to accompaniment solutions to customized sound systems, Romeo will help you make informed decisions and keep you updated.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 202 Ten Things You Need to Know About Teaching Before Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Too Late: A New Teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Survival Guide Clinicians: Jonathan Kraemer, Roosevelt HS; Michelle Kraemer, Roosevelt JH Presider: Sarah Allen, Southern Methodist Univ This session is suggested for CTME members.

The Kraemers will discuss several pertinent topics often overlooked in traditional college education courses.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 203 Connected Learning Strategies for the Music Classroom Clinician: Debra Hedden, Univ of Kansas Presider: Stephen Crawford, Univ of Mary Hardin-Baylor Children learn music in a variety of ways, yet teachers often teach in their preferred mode. Hedden will present a single concept in a multimodal, holistic model that meets the needs of all students. You can facilitate deeper learning through a variety of presentations and allow students to contribute to conceptual knowledge by experiencing the concept through singing, moving, listening, reading/writing, improvising/composing, and performing.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 204 Leadership Survival: Choosing, Training, and Utilizing Student Leaders Clinician: Scott Lang, Scott Lang Leadership Presider: Grace Burgess, Texas State Univ Sponsored by: GIA Publications, Inc. This session is suggested for CTME members.

Come learn a step-by-step methodology for creating an effective, educated, and engaged student leadership team. For secondary music teachers of all areas, these 60 minutes will save you and your students hours of time and energy.

9:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:50 AM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER TMEA First General Session Presider: Ross Boothman, Lumberton HS, TMEA President Featuring a keynote address by former Arkansas governor and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, and a musical presentation by the TMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble and Mr. Huckabee. TMEA President-Elect nominations close.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 206 The Bowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Speech Clinicians: William Dick, Retired; Laurie Scott, UT/Austin Presider: Lisa Lininger, Hubbard ES The Academy Award for Best Picture in 2011 went to a movie about a kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s quest to find his voice. As string teachers, our task is akin to that of the speech therapist. How do we help students develop fluent and meaningful tone and articulation with the bow? Dick and Scott will explore and present ideas and exercises to produce a facile and communicative bow technique.

11:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:50 AM / CC BALLROOM A Vocal Division Business Meeting Presider: Janwin Overstreet-Goode, Friendswood HS, TMEA Vocal Vice-President

11:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:25 AM / CC 217 Concert: Hubenak Elementary Choir Conductor: Angela Ramsey, Hubenak ES Presider: Michele Hobizal, WoodCreek ES, TMEA Elementary Vice-President Organizer: Barbara Keaton, Ashworth ES

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 214 Why Do We Do That?: Questioning Five Common Practices in Elementary Music Clinician: Peggy Bennett, Oberlin Conservatory Presider: Loretta Bourn, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Sometimes we follow a method because it is convenient or popular. We can all benefit (and so can our students) from questioning what we do and why.

Bennett will address so-mi interval, beat emphasis, rhythm syllables, musical patterns, and sequencing study.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC BALLROOM C1 Play! Dance! Sing! Music of the Masters for the Elementary Classroom Clinician: Darva Campbell, Sacred Heart ES, Atherton, Calif.

Presider: Melissa Jurick, Grace School Sponsored by: Peripole-Bergerault, Inc. Explore creative ways of presenting classical music your students will clamor for. Transform the chore and bore to music theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll adore! Campbell will provide practical and creative models you can use to create active listening lesson plans that use master works to teach the elementary curriculum.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC BALLROOM C2 Effective Recorder Music for the Classroomâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Past, Present, and Future Clinician: Julie Scott, Southern Methodist Univ Presider: Destiny Kennedy, Pine Ridge ES Sponsored by: Sweet Pipes and Yamaha Corporation of America Come ready to play and explore recorder pieces published by Sweet Pipes.

Selections will range from the tried-and-true to the brand new and will cover beginning to advanced levels. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll look at recorder methods, as well as pieces for ensemble playing. Bring all voices of recorders you have.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC BALLROOM C3 Here Comes Treble! Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New for Two-Part Choirs Clinician: Andy Beck, Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc. Presider: Carole Nelson, HSPVA Sponsored by: Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss this sing-and-learn session where youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll see whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new for two-part treble choirs. Learn about the composers, effective vocal tips, easy movement ideas, and more!

10:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC EXHIBIT HALLS Visit the East and West Exhibit Halls

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Teaching Music Technology with Technology This picture shows the UTSA Music Department’s new CAMP, its online Center for Artistic Media Production.

Through the CAMP, any UTSA student can explore the basics of digital music and media production in a realistic, interactive virtual music studio.. Try this unique learning environment for yourself at http://musictech.utsa.edu/CAMP. The CAMP is just one part of UTSA’s full music technology program. With 10 technology related courses, several well-equipped music tech labs and recording spaces, UTSA is a recognized leader in music technology education for the 21st century.

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Thursday

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 102 The Best Technology Tools Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve (Probably) Never Heard Of

11:15 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: MS/JH Honor Full Orchestra â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Beckendorff MS Orchestra

Clinician: James Frankel, SoundTree Presider: Mark Crim, East Texas Baptist Univ Sponsored by: SoundTree With so many new technology products hitting the market, how is a music teacher supposed to keep up with everything? What products do you really need to enhance your program, and what products are simply window dressing? Join Frankel for an overview of the latest hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions to help you capture performances, connect to 21stcentury learning goals, and inspire creativity in the music classroom.

Conductors: Matthew Porter, Beckendorff JH; Susan Steber, Beckendorff JH Presider: Lisa McCutchan, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor HS, TMEA Orchestra Vice-President

11:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:55 AM / CC 217 Concert: Leon Heights Honor Choir Conductor: Debra Johnson, Leon Heights ES Presider: Michele Hobizal, WoodCreek ES, TMEA Elementary Vice-President Organizer: Barbara Keaton, Ashworth ES

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 202 Threading the Concept: Conceptual Learning in the Music Class

11:30 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / MARRIOTT RIVERCENTER State Legislators and School Administrators Luncheon

Clinicians: Debra Hedden, Univ of Kansas; Ashley Allen, Univ of Kansas Presider: Mary Ellen Cavitt, Texas State Univ Because children learn in a variety of ways, learning experiences in the classroom can be enhanced by using multiple sensory approaches. Attendees will get involved in modeling a lesson template that focuses on one concept and utilizes singing, listening, moving, performing, reading/writing, and creating to teach that concept.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 203 Music Advocacy: Moving from Survival to Visionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Part I TMEA Featured Clinician: John Benham, Northwestern College Presider: Curtis Tredway, UT/El Paso Benham will present the four primary components of successful music advocacy and how to use them effectively.

Clinician: Donald Taylor, Univ of North Texas Presider: Thomas Mensch, Tyler Junior College Bullying is a prevalent and widespread problem. Taylor will provide effective strategies to combat bullying in the classroom and community at large.

Clinicians: Casey Monahan, Texas Music Office, Director; Michael Mordecai, Grammy Texas Board Member The TMO and the Texas Chapter of The Recording Academy are once again joining forces at the TMEA convention. Representatives from both offices will outline how their organization can help Texas music educators prepare their students for life as a music industry professional.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:30 PM / CC 212 TMAA Executive Committee Meeting Presiders: William Duggan, TMAA President; Jay Dunnahoo, Schreiner Univ, TMAA Executive Secretary

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 002 Bring 21st-Century Skills to Your General Music Classroom with Quaverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marvelous World of Music Clinician: Graham Hepburn, QuaverMusic.com Sponsored by: QuaverMusic.com Quaverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Marvelous World of Music offers a highenergy, captivating experience that leads students on an exciting journey of musical discovery!

Hepburn will lead attendees through the world utilizing DVD episodes, teacher guides, Online Quaver Classrooms, and the Quaver Kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Website (a virtual world of music creation) to bring 21stcentury skills and a love of music to life.

Noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 PM / CC EXHIBIT HALLS Visit the East and West Exhibit Halls

12:15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / MARRIOTT RW RIVER TERRACE Phi Beta Mu Membership Committee Meeting (Part 2) Presiders: Greg Countryman, Fort Settlement MS, Phi Beta Mu Alpha Chapter President; Scott Coulson, Phi Beta Mu Alpha Chapter Membership Committee Chair

12:15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:45 PM / MARRIOTT RW BOWIE Elementary Region Chair Meeting/Luncheon

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 204 Bullying: What Can Music Teachers Do?

11:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 003 What the Texas Music Office & Grammy Texas Can Do for You

Presider: Ross Boothman, Lumberton HS, TMEA President Presenter: Robert Floyd, Texas Music Educators Assn, Executive Director Featuring a conversation with former governor and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee, this luncheon will be an invitation-only event for Texas school administrators and state legislators.

Presider: Michele Hobizal, WoodCreek ES, TMEA Elementary Vice-President

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:20 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: UT/Arlington Wind Symphony Conductor: Douglas Stotter, UT/Arlington Presider: Chuck Young, Gregory-Portland HS, TMEA Band Vice-President

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Thursday

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 008 Breaking the Everyday Routine: Creating Meaningful Rehearsals

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 206 Orchestra Division Business Meeting

Clinician: Phillip Clements, Texas A&M Univ/Commerce Presider: Glenn Herbst, Calallen ISD Ensemble directors are constantly challenged to prevent rehearsals from becoming boring or lacking meaning. Clements will explore planning, methods, and techniques for rehearsals at all levels that have a lasting effect on studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; musical development and that increase student interest. Topics will include creative strategies for warm-ups, communication, rehearsal structure, and conceptual teaching that help students grow musically and reach their ensemble goals.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:55 PM / CC BALLROOM A Concert: Blalack MS Varsity Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 205 Exciting Alternative Rehearsal Strategies for Jazz Ensembles at Any Level

Clinician: Alan McClung, Univ of North Texas Presiders: Chi-Chi King, Keller HS; Lisa Chew, Galena Park MS A primary pillar in the structure of a successful choral program is music literacy. Learn to select appropriate pitch and rhythm systems; to isolate pitch by using echo-singing, a pitch ladder, pitch dictation, and the modified music staff; to isolate rhythm by using the silent tap, a rhythm chart, clapping, and rhythm numbers; to merge pitch and rhythm into melodic sight-singing; and to design appropriate measures to assess learning.

Clinician: Freddie Mendoza, Texas State Univ Presider: Eduardo Carrizales, Haas MS Demonstration Group: Texas State Univ Jazz Ensemble, Freddie Mendoza, Director Rehearsing a jazz ensemble can be challenging given the limited rehearsal time most directors face. Mendoza will provide highly effective alternative rehearsal strategies based on Langerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Power of Mindful Learning. These strategies can significantly improve ensemble performance and reduce rehearsal time, allowing directors and students to focus on musical details of performance practice.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 214 Making Cents of Ensemble Intonation Clinician: Shelley Jagow, Wright State Univ Presider: Francisco Sosa, McAllen ISD Sponsored by: Hal Leonard Corporation Jagow will explore key points and successful methods for teaching intonation to wind players, whether in a private lesson or full-band setting. She will share tips for understanding common intonation tendencies of instruments, correcting pitch errors, approaching overtone tuning with your ensemble, and helping students develop mature listening skills.

Presider: Lisa McCutchan, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor HS, TMEA Orchestra Vice-President

Conductor: Bradley Kerley, Blalack MS Presider: Derrick Brookins, Plano SH Presenter: Jeffery Goolsby, Berkner HS

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 001 Strategies to Teach Sight-Singing Successfully

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 103 Distinctive Literature for Innovative Programming and Excellence with High School Choir Clinician: Mary Lynn Lightfoot, Heritage Music Press Presiders: Heather Orr, Montgomery HS; Carla Flores, Oak Ridge HS Sponsored by: Heritage Music Press, a Lorenz Company Mary Lynn Lightfoot will lead attendees through a variety of distinctive resources for high school choirs while offering helpful teaching tips that promote learning music skills through choral music.

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12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 102 iPads for Music Learning: Review, Retain, and Record!

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 204 Developing the Language of Music Through Creative Activities

Clinician: Cheryl Bates, Lone Star College Presider: James Reifinger, Univ of Houston Using electronic devices for guided practice has proven effective in musicianship skill development since its introduction as computer-aided instruction in the â&#x20AC;&#x2122;60s. Bates will demonstrate how the use of the iPad helps strengthen the relevancy of coursework, provides motivation to increase student success, and allows access to new and emerging technologies for students. She will also provide interaction with and reviews of specific time-saving strengths of several iPad music applications.

Clinician: Ann Gipson, Texas Christian Univ Presider: Betsy Hines, Lamar Univ Typical private and group piano lessons focus on repertoire, technique, and theory. Including creative activities of improvising and composing can bring music to life in a very different way. Gipson will explore creative activities and resources available for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s piano student.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 202 Preparing for the TExES Music ECâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 Certification Exam

Clinician: Tim Lautzenheiser, Ball State Univ Presider: Matthew McInturf, Sam Houston State Univ Sponsored by: Ball State Univ and Conn-Selmer, Inc. As we move from college into early years of professional teaching, it is critical to assess our behaviors and character attributes. It is not always easy to move from intention to outcome; however, therein lies the bridge to establishing a worthy career in music education (or any discipline). When is the time to step back and get this important schematic of life in order? Perhaps it is now.

Clinicians: David McCullar, Denton ISD; Caia McCullar, Dallas Baptist Univ Presider: Curtis Tredway, UT/El Paso This session is suggested for CTME members.

Knowledge and skill as a comprehensive musician and a well-defined program of study are key components in preparing for the TExES Music ECâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 certification exam. The McCullars will provide an overview of music domains and competencies, test format, guidelines for student preparation, test-taking strategies, question-answer analysis, and suggested resources.

Come gather ideas for completing this crucial step in the certification process.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 203 Music Advocacy: Moving from Survival to Visionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Part II TMEA Featured Clinician: John Benham, Northwestern College Presider: Rodney Mason, Brazosport College Benham will present practical case studies and examples demonstrating the four primary components of successful advocacy.

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12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 212 TMAA Committee on Standards of Adjudication and Performance Practices Presiders: William Duggan, TMAA President; Jay Dunnahoo, Schreiner Univ, TMAA Executive Secretary; Dinah Menger, Arlington HS, TMAA President-Elect

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Thursday

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 003 Low Brass Recruiting and Retention

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 206 Ten Ways to Get Your String Orchestra to Play In Tune

Clinician: Dale Schubert, Ed Sueta Music Publications Sponsored by: Ed Sueta Music Publications Schubert will present a practical, step-by-step process for recruiting and retaining a superior low brass section. He will discuss the techniques for embouchure placement, breathing, and articulation that he has successfully utilized in his 30 years as a band director. Attendees will receive a complimentary copy of Premier Performance for Band and Practice Incentive CDs.

Clinician: Michael Alexander, Baylor Univ Presider: Robert Jones, Taft HS Demonstration Group: Midway HS String Orchestra, Bruce Benson, Director Alexander will present ten proven and effective methods to correct intonation problems in the string orchestra and will illustrate these methods through demonstration using excerpts from UIL literature.

1:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:25 PM / CC BALLROOM A Concert: Canyon HS Varsity Treble Choir Conductor: Brandon Farren, Canyon HS Presider: Derrick Brookins, Plano SH Presenter: Marcus Bradford, Randall HS

1:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:30 PM / MARRIOTT RW RIVER TERRACE Phi Beta Mu Board Meeting Presider: Greg Countryman, Fort Settlement MS, Phi Beta Mu Alpha Chapter President

1:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:30 PM / CC EXHIBIT HALLS Visit the East and West Exhibit Halls

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:50 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: West Texas A&M University Symphonic Band Conductor: Donald Lefevre, West Texas A&M Univ Presider: Chuck Young, Gregory-Portland HS, TMEA Band Vice-President

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 008 Unlocking the Mysteries of the Jazz Ensemble Score Clinician: Mike Tomaro, Duquesne Univ Presider: Alonzo Martinez, Texas A&M Univ/Kingsville Sponsored by: Hal Leonard Corporation Tomaro will help jazz ensemble directors, novice or experienced, interpret all aspects of a score to effectively rehearse and perform with groups of any level. Topics will include interpretation of rhythm section parts; how to adjust difficult charts to make them playable; appropriate tonguing, accents, and swing feel to a chart based on its tempo; achieving balance based on each sectionâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s role; note releases; chord symbol variations; and notation variations.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 205 Decisions for Success: Preparing for UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest Clinicians: Keith Dye, Texas Tech Univ; Gerald Babbitt, UIL Region 18 Exec Secretary; Rodney Klett, Retired What decisions do successful directors make in preparation for UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest? When are these decisions made? Dye, Babbitt, and Klett, veteran band directors who also work extensively as clinicians and adjudicators, will discuss crucial topics and choices that lead to more successful UIL contest performances. Gain advice on goal setting, program selection, instructional design, sightreading training, preparation priorities, rehearsal analysis, use of clinicians, instructional timelines, and more.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 214 A Multinational Exploration of Performance and Style Within the March Form Clinicians: Abel Ramirez, Univ of Illinois; Chris Dye, Univ of Illinois Demonstration Group: John Marshall HS Wind Ensemble, Brian Hildreth, Director Understanding the performance practice of different marches from around the globe is essential for any band director. Ramirez and Dye will demonstrate how to identify and teach even the most subtle differences in march style.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC BALLROOM B Expression in Music: From Podium to Player TMEA Featured Clinician: Charles Menghini, VanderCook College of Music Menghini will offer a basic guide (or refresher course) to help directors provide clear and consistent patterns and gestures to their ensembles. Explore approaches to increase awareness and encourage skill development to more accurately reflect the music being performed while discouraging habits that impede the music-making process.

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2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 207 How to Rehearse and Motivate the Middle School Orchestra (Part II) TMEA Featured Clinician: Kirt Mosier, Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit West HS Presider: Cathy Fishburn, Retired Demonstration Group: Hector Garcia MS Honor Orchestra, Brenda Johnson, Director Mosier will show advanced conducting and rehearsal techniques to get the group to peak performance. He will also discuss advanced listening techniques between players.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 001 Is It Too Late to Get My Students Ready for UIL Sightreading?

Clinician: Kitty Amshoff, Retired Presiders: Angela Williamson, Nimitz JH; Olivia Epperson, Tidwell MS During the first semester of the school year, time and circumstances often prevent beginning choir directors from adequately preparing students for the UIL sightreading room. Amshoff will outline the skills needed in the sightreading room, offer suggestions for achieving those needed skills, provide examples of preparatory exercises, and recommend strategies for success.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 103 The Conductorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vocabulary: The Miracle of Laban Applied to Conducting Clinician: James Jordan, Westminster Choir College Presiders: Christina Wagner, Lone Star HS; Lisa Chew, Galena Park MS Sponsored by: GIA Publications, Inc. Gain an in-depth understanding of techniques that will transform not only your conducting but also the music-making of your ensembles. Jordan will share new and comprehensive ideas for deepening expressivity and musical ideas in conducting through the unique application of Laban theories to conductingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a concept he has researched and tested throughout his almost 30 years of study and teaching.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:25 PM / CC 217 Concert: Pink Elementary Honor Choir Conductor: Marisa Wester, Pink ES Presider: Michele Hobizal, WoodCreek ES, TMEA Elementary Vice-President Organizer: Lynne Sears, Williams ES

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC BALLROOM C1 Musicals and More!

Clinician: John Jacobson, Hal Leonard Corporation Presider: Christopher Koenig, Teravista ES Sponsored by: Hal Leonard Corporation Energize your elementary music program and connect with your community with new musicals from Hal Leonard, featuring works from Roger Emerson, John Jacobson, John Higgins, and more.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC BALLROOM C2 Listen Up! Active Music Listening Lessons for Early Elementary TMEA Featured Clinician: Brent Gault, Indiana Univ Jacobs School of Music Presider: Cecile Johnson, Wilson ES Gault will focus on developing active music listening lessons for children in grades Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2. Attendees will participate in sample listening lessons designed to introduce selected pieces while fostering musical skills and highlighting music concepts for early elementary grades.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC BALLROOM C3 Mallet Madness Revisited TMEA Featured Clinician: Artie Almeida, Bear Lake ES Presider: Ruth Aguirre, Passmore ES Join Almeida for a selection of mallet percussion lessons not previously presented at a TMEA convention. She will address rhythm, melody, timbre, and expressive qualities and will offer a number of activities based on childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books. Add the magic of mallets to your classroom with these lessons!

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David Asbury, guitar Delaine Fedson, harp Steve Kostelnik, guitar Eri Lee Lam, violin Tim Washecka, viola Hai Zheng, violoncello & string bass

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Woodwinds, Brass & Percussion Robert Cannon, trumpet Anna Carney, clarinet Susan Douglas, oboe David Guidi, saxophone Adrienne Inglis, flute Erin Martysz, percussion Eric Stone Miller, bassoon Brigette K. Parsons, horn Eileen Meyer Russell, low brass

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3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:55 PM / CC BALLROOM A Concert: Pflugerville HS Varsity Women

Clinicians: Robert Floyd, Texas Music Educators Assn, Executive Director; Matt Matthews, Texas Capitol Strategies, Lobbyist Presider: Ross Boothman, Lumberton HS, TMEA President Floyd and Matthews will provide an update on legislative action affecting music education in Texas and an overview of TMEAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ongoing efforts in the political arena.

Conductor: Susan Neff, Pflugerville HS Presider: Derrick Brookins, Plano SH Presenter: Morris Stevens, St. Edwards Univ

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 002 Finale 2012 for Band and Orchestra Clinician: Tom Johnson, MakeMusic, Inc. Sponsored by: MakeMusic, Inc. Music notation tasks that band directors need most will be targeted. Johnson will focus on Finale 2012â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s faster note entry and editing techniques, percussion, part extraction, scanning, SmartMusic file creation, and specific ways to obtain the very best playback possible.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 003 Energize Your Recorder Program!

Clinician: Ed Sueta, Macie Publishing Company Sponsored by: Macie Publishing Company Sueta will present ideas to inspire and create enthusiasm in your recorder class. He will offer new strategies and a wide array of recorder materials, including the Be A Recorder Star curriculum. The session will include games, unpitched rhythm instruments, and incorporating ensemble playing into your program. Attendees will receive a complimentary Kingsley Kolor Recorder and patented Safety Neck Strap.

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 001 Beyond the Bag-of-Tricks: Making Informed In-the-Moment Rehearsal Decisions Clinician: Carolyn Cruse, Texas Tech Univ Presiders: Pamela Hall, Kempner HS; Anita Ladd, Deer Park HS Demonstration Group: Canyon HS Chorale, Brandon Farren, Director Your rehearsal plan is set, but something about the sound or text draws you to new, improvised rehearsal decisionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;different approaches than you had planned. These in-the-moment choices are not just a bag of tricksâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they are essential to the evolving rehearsal and to maximizing teachable moments.

Cruse will illustrate ways to make informed in-the-moment rehearsal decisions based on score study, brainstorming for rehearsals, and reflection.

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2:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:55 PM / CC 217 Concert: Parker Elementary Advanced Chorus Conductor: Marianna Simpson, Parker ES Presider: Michele Hobizal, WoodCreek ES, TMEA Elementary Vice-President Organizer: Lynne Sears, Williams ES

3:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 PM / CC EXHIBIT HALLS Visit the East and West Exhibit Halls

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 207 ATSSB General Membership Meeting Presider: Brandon Brewer, Princeton HS, ATSSB President

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:20 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: HS Honor String Orchestra â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Clements HS Orchestra Conductor: Ginger Wolfe, Clements HS Presider: Lisa McCutchan, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor HS, TMEA Orchestra Vice-President

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 206 Vibrato for Beginning String Classes Clinician: Louise Rossi, Blalack MS Presider: Sixto Elizondo, Reagan HS Do you want to teach your beginning string students vibrato in a fun and engaging way? Rossi will offer techniques that will have your students using vibrato in as little as two weeks for cello/bass classes and fourâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;six weeks for violin/viola classes.

Come see how salsa, tacos, and enchiladas help your students enjoy learning to use vibrato!

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Thursday 3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 103 What Is Quality Repertoire for My Middle School Choir?

TMEA Featured Clinician: Patrick Freer, Georgia State Univ Presiders: Mark Baker, Denton HS; Ashley Pierce, Navo MS How do you select quality repertoire that works with adolescent singers? How will you know quality when you see it? How do you introduce it? Freer will examine several current repertoire selections to highlight some answers that can be applied to any piece.

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 203 The Role of the Music Educator in the 21st Century: Collaborator and Integration Specialist Clinicians: Jami Lupold, Pearl Hall ES; Pat Surface, Hall ES; Seth Fewell, Hall ES; Roger Daily, Houston Symphony Education Director Presider: Mark Parker, Robinson ES Hundreds of years from now when someone examines early 21st-century music education, will they find music classes isolated in the fine arts wing or creativity-driven music classes with experiences organically woven throughout the curriculum? Students and teachers can make relevant connections through passion-driven learningâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;inspired learning and inspired teaching. This panel of music educators and a Houston Symphony representative will share how to successfully collaborate.

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 217 CEDFA Summit XIIâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Assessment: Response/Evaluation TEKS and 21st-Century Skills Clinician: Kathryn Kuddes, Plano ISD Presider: Pammala Goodenough, Langley ES This session is a condensed version of a four-session series presented during last summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Arts Summit XII. Kuddes will focus on techniques for building studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; reflective skills during the creative or performance process and making connections to a variety of identified 21st-century skills.

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC BALLROOM C1 Hey! We Want to Make Music Too! Clinician: Margaret Jerz, Peripole-Bergerault Presider: Lynn Jordan, Roth ES Sponsored by: Peripole-Bergerault, Inc. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait until your little ones are â&#x20AC;&#x153;big enoughâ&#x20AC;? to experience making music with that wonderful instrumentarium in your classroom! Come learn

strategies and activities designed to involve Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 students in the joy of active music making with a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s literature tie-in. Drums, barred instruments, and small percussion will be explored and utilized. Sing, dance, and play!

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC BALLROOM C2 Techniques to Facilitate Singing Harmony in Elementary General Music Class Clinician: James Reifinger, Univ of Houston Presider: Melissa Nealy, Dulles ES Reifinger will present techniques and materials that can be used with students in general music classes at the primary and intermediate levels to foster studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ability to sing in parts. He will address how to prepare students for part work, ideas for initial experiences with harmony, creating easy harmony parts, and using harmony while playing singing games.

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC BALLROOM C3 Hooked on Books TMEA Featured Clinician: Artie Almeida, Bear Lake ES Presider: Colleen Riddle, Aldine ISD Music and books make the perfect marriage! Join Almeida for music lessons based on a variety of childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s literature. Your administrators and reading team will love you for including literature in your lessons, and you will be reviewing important aspects of rhythm, melody, form, and timbre. Give your media specialist a list of the books you use, because students will want to check them out and share these lessons with their families!

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 204 College Division Business Meeting Presider: Richard Fiese, Houston Baptist Univ, TMEA College Vice-President

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 202 Targeted Music Advocacy: Focus the Message Using Your Campus Enrollment Data Clinician: Frank Coachman, Texas Music Educators Assn, Deputy Director Learn how to complete a ready-to-customize PowerPoint presentation that includes compelling research results about fine arts education, including state-level enrollment data showing how campuses with higher fine arts enrollment have higher academic ratings and graduation rates. With a link to your campus data, you can make the report your own.

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Thursday

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 002 Band Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resource Manual

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC 206 Grooming Your Harpists for High School Ensemble

Clinician: Ed Sueta, Ed Sueta Music Publications Sponsored by: Ed Sueta Music Publications Sueta will present the Premier Performance Band Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Resource Manual. The manual includes instrument outlines to help students set optimal embouchure and playing position. A series of rhythm charts with a three-step rhythm procedure to develop superior music reading skills will also be discussed. The manual also contains musical period information, an overview of prominent composers, suggested listening, and quizzes for assessment.

Clinicians: James Edwards, Westlake HS; Ayren Huslig, Westlake HS Presider: David Hinds, Retired Demonstration Group: Westlake HS Harp Ensemble, Ayren Huslig, Director When harpists transition from playing middle school violin parts to demanding high school repertoire, they can often find themselves unprepared. Huslig and Edwards will discuss and demonstrate ways to train young harpists to become successful ensemble players.

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 003 Breath Awareness Tool Clinician: Mario Guarneri, Musical Enterprises Sponsored by: Musical Enterprises Come learn about this easy, effective way to train your breath. Whether you are a wind instrumentalist, singer, actor, or public speaker, the Breath Awareness Tool helps you establish good breathing habits and build muscle memory that leads to efficient breath management.

4:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:25 PM / CC BALLROOM A Concert: Trinity HS Varsity Mixed Choir Conductor: Michael Dean, Trinity HS Presider: Derrick Brookins, Plano SH Presenter: Mark Chandler, Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:50 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: 2C Honor Band â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Coppell North MS Conductor: Joel Ashbrook, Coppell MS North Presider: Chuck Young, Gregory-Portland HS, TMEA Band Vice-President

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC 008 Ready, Set, Recruit!

Clinicians: Leigh McClain, Griffin MS; Jamie Weaver, Creek Valley MS What is the best way to sell your program as something worthy to join? Once you have students in the program, how do you keep them? McClain and Weaver will explore successful recruiting and retention tools that will work in any environment, regardless of the existing level of support.

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC 205 Sing It First Clinician: Wycliffe Gordon, Professional Trombonist Sponsored by: Texas Jazz Educators Association Following his philosophy, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you can sing it, you can play it,â&#x20AC;? Gordon will illustrate the importance of singing everything every day and in every wayâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;etudes, flexibility exercises, songs, inflections, range building studies, breathing techniques, and more. Gordon applies this concept to every musical situation or idiom, from working on orchestral excerpts to big band parts to scat improvisation.

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC 214 Beginning Methods for Horn: Helping Create Success or Obstacles to Excellence?

Clinician: Michael Thornton, Univ of Colorado at Boulder/Colorado Symphony Orchestra Thornton will examine current popular band methods and their effect on the young hornist and will discuss the pros and cons of these methods. He will present exercises and additional materials that enhance the development and learning process for aspiring horn players. When teaching challenging instruments to a developing player, are these methods the best route to success?

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC BALLROOM B John Philip Sousaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s America: The March Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Life in Pictures and Stories Clinician: John Philip Sousa IV, GIA Publications, Inc. Sponsored by: GIA Publications, Inc. Hundreds of rarely seen photos, posters, concert programs, album covers, sheet music, newspaper and magazine ads, cartoons, editorials, and dozens of relevant quotes create a portrait never before seen of this unique American.

John Philip Sousa IV shares personal stories of his great grandfather and reveals discoveries from the archives of the Library of Congress, the United States Marine Corp, and the University of Illinois.

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5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC 207 Techniques and Tips for Mariachi Instructors Clinicians: Jose Hernandez, Conn-Selmer, Inc.; Juan Ortiz, Palo Alto College Presider: Alan Lambert, Grand Prairie HS Sponsored by: Conn-Selmer, Inc.; West Music Inc.; Northeastern Music Publications Hernandez and Ortiz will address questions submitted by mariachi instructors for techniques and tips on best practices for rehearsal.

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC 001 SOS for the PML: A Busy Choir Directorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guide to Resources for Coaching UIL Vocal Solos Clinician: Debra Greschner, Lamar Univ Presider: Jodi Coke, North Richland MS Selecting solos is only the tip of the iceberg. Next comes teaching the vocal line and pronunciation of foreign texts, familiarizing the student with the accompaniment, and ensuring the singer knows the meaning of the song. Using her experience as book reviewer for Journal of Singing, Greschner will present a plethora of materials to help prepare students for all grades of UIL solos.

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC 103 12 Simple Rehearsal Tips for a Better Middle School Choir Experience Clinician: Greg Gilpin, Composer/Conductor Presider: Victor Johnson, Fort Worth HS Academy of Fine Arts Gilpin will present rehearsal tips that have been effective consistently over the past 25 years as heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s worked with thousands of middle school singers. Blend, movement, warm-ups and warm-downs, rhythm, repertoire, and so much more will be discussed and rehearsed. He will share common sense solutions to help the music educator work with this most challenging and most rewarding group of singers.

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC 216 B Texas Orff Chapter Officers General Meeting Presider: Jan Baker, University Park ES

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC 217 KodĂĄly Concepts for the Bilingual Kinder Classroom Clinician: Gabriela Montoya-Stier, Fisher ES Presider: Pammala Goodenough, Langley ES Montoya-Stier will discuss the appropriate Spanish translations for the following KodĂĄly kinder concepts: four voices, beat, fast/slow, tempo, high/low, rhythm, and staff. This discussion will include appropriate Spanish definitions for each concept and appropriate questions in Spanish so that bilingual kinder students can create a verbal description of each concept.

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC BALLROOM C2 Play, Play the Day Away!

Clinician: Jennifer Patterson, Rhoads ES Presider: Ho-Ling Chen, Rhoads ES Come explore strategies for introducing barred instruments to early elementary students. Patterson will present activities that teach beginning mallet technique and simple borduns while incorporating movement, a finger play, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s literature, and familiar singing games.

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC BALLROOM C3 Leaving Chalkboards in the Dust: Enhancing Every Lesson with Interactive Boards Clinician: Paige Rose, Univ of Central Arkansas Presider: Loretta Bourn, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD Using a SMART Board, Rose will cover the hardware, software, peripheral devices, and tools that operate at the touch of a finger to enhance our lessons.

She will present chronological examples of how to use interactive boards throughout class and will feature software content that brings templates, games, music notation, media, interactive instruments, and more attention to music!

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Thursday

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC 102 Creating the Interactive Classroom Clinicians: Hector Perez, Randolph HS; Stephen Giovanoni, Randolph HS Presider: Thomas Mensch, Tyler Junior College Demonstration Group: Randolph HS Band, Hector Perez, Director Perez and Giovanoni will demonstrate how to use software to turn your computer into a teleprompter so you can visually illustrate concepts of sound, sustain, articulation, dynamics, and phrasing. You can create interactive classrooms that will engage beginners through seniors. Best of all, most of the software is available free online.

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC 202 Successful Music Learning for Children with Autism Clinicians: Judith Jellison, UT/Austin; Laurie Scott, UT/Austin; Laura Brown, UT/Austin Presider: Carol Chambers, Texas Lutheran Univ The number of children with autism spectrum disorders is increasing dramatically (now one in 110 children), and many are in regular music classrooms and rehearsals. Jellison, Scott, and Brown will present the most current information regarding general and musical characteristics of children with autism and best practices that will lead to successful music learning and participation in inclusive music classrooms.

These devices can be used to individualize instruction and to help motivate students to practice. Learn how to employ these devices in most facets of your band experience and to use them in conjunction with traditional rehearsal techniques.

6:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:00 PM / CC BALLROOM C2 Elementary Division Business Meeting Presider: Michele Hobizal, WoodCreek ES, TMEA Elementary Vice-President

6:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 PM / CASA RIO RESTAURANT TBME Annual Banquet/Meeting Presider: Darryl Singleton, Texas Southern Univ, TBME President Texas Black Music Educators is dedicated to diversity in music education in Texas. To join TBME, register at www.tbme.org or at the meeting.

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC 203 Identifying the Next Leaders in Our Professionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Could You Be One? Clinicians: Jeff Laird, Aldine ISD; Kerry Taylor, Westlake HS Presider: Michele Henry, Baylor Univ Two TMEA Past-Presidents will discuss what it takes to lead effectively and what it will take to lead associations like TMEA into the future.

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC 204 Want Student Success? Find It Here!

Clinician: JD Janda, Georgetown ISD Presider: Lynn Brinckmeyer, Texas State Univ This session is suggested for CTME members.

Bands, orchestras, and choirs of all levels are most successful and rewarding when they maintain a student-centered focus. To keep students engaged, active, and excited about our music programs, we must be fun, friendly, fair, firm, flexible, and family-focused. Parents, administrators, and community members appreciate a program in which students love the work and commitment necessary for success. Janda will discuss the methods that create positive attitudes, great work habits, and a collaborative atmosphere.

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC 212 Texas Percussive Arts Society Business Meeting Presider: Kennan Wylie, PAS President

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC 002 Exploring the Courtois 420 Series Hagmann Trombone Clinician: Weston Sprott, Buffett Crampon USA Sponsored by: Antoine Courtois Paris Sprott will present a hands-on look at the features and benefits of the new Courtois 420 Hagmann trombone.

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:00 PM / CC 003 iTouch, iHear, I Learn!

Clinicians: Philip Geiger, Retired; Gregory Dick, Friendswood HS; Kathy Johnson, Argyle HS; John Best, The Woodlands HS Sponsored by: Sonorasaurus LLC Smart phones and devices such as the iTouch and iPad are changing the way band directors can quickly provide useful information in indoor and outdoor rehearsals to help improve their bands.

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Thursday

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 PM / CC 008 CEDFA Session: 21st-Century Assessment and Reflection Skills in Choir, Band, Orchestra

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 PM / CC 203 Grant Writing 101: Locate the Funding You Need and Write the Grant

Clinicians: Kay Payton, Hendrickson HS; Cynthia Mixon, Kelly Lane MS Gone are the days where singing or playing is just for the sake of creating music for enjoyment and performance! Now music educators must speak to and be evaluated on their abilities to align objectives and teach across the broad curriculum. Learn the buzz words and lesson designs to make your principal declare you an exemplary teacher! This session is condensed from the secondary session on assessment presented at last summerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Arts Summit XII.

Clinician: Dan Keast, UT/Permian Basin Presider: Curtis Tredway, UT/El Paso Gain valuable insight into identifying funding sources and successfully following the rules to help you succeed in grant writing.

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 PM / CC 205 Bridging the Gap: Overcoming the Physical Obstacles of the Tuba and Euphonium

Clinician: Gregg Gausline, Univ of Georgia Presider: Stephen Crawford, Univ of Mary Hardin-Baylor Gausline will offer practical strategies to help you structure rehearsals in the most musical and efficient manner possible. Topics will include rehearsal environment, rehearsal pacing, warm-up techniques, tuning, sightreading preparation, and concert cycle organization.

Clinician: J.D. Salas, Stephen F. Austin State Univ Salas will discuss various obstacles students encounter when playing the tuba or euphonium and will offer suggestions and exercises to overcome them and improve performance abilities.

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 PM / CC 212 Texas Jazz Educators Association Meeting Presider: Tim Ishii, UT/Arlington, TJEA President

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 PM / CC 214 Take 12 Steps to a Better Clarinet Section Clinician: Scot Humes, Univ of Louisiana/Monroe Simple solutions and concepts can make a dramatic difference in clarinet section sound and technique. Humes will approach common ailments with practical and effective methods for the development of a unified clarinet section.

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 PM / CC BALLROOM B Stars and Stripes Foreverâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Movie Clinician: John Philip Sousa IV, GIA Publications, Inc. Sponsored by: GIA Publications, Inc. The 1952 film about the life and times of John Philip Sousa starring Clifton Webb, Robert Wagner, Debra Paget, and Ruth Hussey has been remastered and was premiered in December 2011. Join John Philip Sousa IV as he introduces the film and discusses the life of his great grandfather as only he can know it.

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:20 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: HS Honor Full Orchestra â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Plano SH Orchestra Conductors: Brian Coatney, Plano SH; Jeremy Kondrat, Plano SH Presider: Lisa McCutchan, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor HS, TMEA Orchestra Vice-President

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 PM / CC 102 SmartMusic 2012: New Assessable Sight-Singing & Sightreading Capability Clinician: David Hawley, MakeMusic, Inc. Presider: Sarah Allen, Southern Methodist Univ Sponsored by: MakeMusic, Inc. With SmartMusic 2012 in the sight-singing/reading mode, students are given a timed preview of the music, allowed one take, and the results are submitted to the teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online grade book. Assessable sight-singing/reading assignments can be created in minutes for home or school practice. In addition, see all the new methods and concert repertoire on the PML.

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 PM / CC 202 Teachers as Leaders: Understanding Arts Leadership Clinician: Warren Henry, Univ of North Texas Presider: Donald Taylor, Univ of North Texas This session is suggested for CTME members.

Arts leadership is emerging as a vital curricular component in higher education. Understanding issues of arts leadership is essential for future teachers, performers, music entrepreneurs, and arts advocates. Henry will present various components of arts leadership and explore their application to careers in music education and performance.

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 PM / CC 204 10 Gems for Great Rehearsals

7:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 PM / HILTON CORTE REAL BALLROOM Texas Orchestra Directors Association Membership Reception Sponsored by: Lisle Violin Shop, Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Addario Strings, and Fishburn Violin Shop

7:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:25 PM / CC BALLROOM A Concert: Artie Henry MS Varsity Treble Choir Conductor: Michelle Hank, Henry MS Presider: Derrick Brookins, Plano SH Presenter: Shannon Carter, Seven Lakes HS

7:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:55 PM / CC BALLROOM A Concert: Andrews HS Varsity Treble Choir Conductor: Michael Matlock, Andrews HS Presider: Derrick Brookins, Plano SH Presenter: Walter Wright, Plainview HS

7:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 PM / CC BALLROOM C1 Publishers Showcase Clinicians: Rae Moses, Bri-Lee and Carl Fischer, Inc.; Andy Beck, Alfred Music Company; Mary Lynn Lightfoot, Heritage Music Press Presider: Michele Hobizal, WoodCreek ES, TMEA Elementary Vice-President Join clinicians from Bri-Lee and Carl Fischer, Inc.; Alfred Music Publishing Co.; and Heritage Music Press as they help you explore a variety of new unison and two-part treble chorals, songbooks, movement ideas, musicals, and other classroom resources appropriate for the general music classroom and your elementary choirs. Music packets provided by Penderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Co.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:50 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: Baylor University Wind Ensemble Conductor: J. Eric Wilson, Baylor Univ Presider: Chuck Young, Gregory-Portland HS, TMEA Band Vice-President

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:25 PM / CC BALLROOM A Concert: Allen HS Mixed Choir Conductor: Brian McKinney, Allen HS Presider: Derrick Brookins, Plano SH Presenter: Sharon King, Carmichael Home School

9:15 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:00 PM / CC 204 Kappa Kappa Psi / Tau Beta Sigma Sing Presiders: Alan Bonner, National Executive Director; Amanda Dickson, Texas Tech Univ, TBS Executive Council Member Sponsored by: Tau Beta Sigma Alumni Association

9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:00 PM / CC 214 Phi Beta Mu Alpha Chapter Business Meeting Presider: Greg Countryman, Fort Settlement MS, Phi Beta Mu Alpha Chapter President

9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 PM / CC 217 Sigma Alpha Iota Sing Presider: Amy Zuniga, Texas State Univ

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Friday, February 10, 2012 7:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 AM / CC 212 Fellowship of Christian Musicians Breakfast Meeting Presider: Rory Davis, Cinco Ranch JH Sponsored by: H & H Music

7:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:45 AM / MARRIOTT RW TRAVIS TMEA/TJEA Region Jazz Coordinators Breakfast Presider: Tim Ishii, UT/Arlington, TJEA President

7:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / DRURY PLAZA TCCBDA Breakfast and Business Meeting Presider: David Griffith, Alvin Community College, TCCBDA President

7:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:45 AM / MARRIOTT RW SALON EF TMAC Business Meeting & Breakfast Presider: Peter Warshaw, Leander ISD, TMAC President Sponsored by: Fred J. Miller Uniforms and the Wenger Corporation

7:30 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 PM / CC BRIDGE HALL TMEA Member Registration

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 008 Ensemble Seating Versus Ensemble Sound Clinicians: Scott Deppe, Lamar Univ; Ryan Smith, Lamar Univ; Travis Fife, Lamar Univ Demonstration Group: Lamar Univ Wind Ensemble, Scott Deppe, Director The clinicians will demonstrate the effects that ensemble seating arrangements have on the blend and balance of the concert band. Various setups will be discussed, including the placement of concert percussion instruments.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 205 Sightreadingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Just Do It! Clinicians: Susan Harvey, Midwestern State Univ; Charlie Bradberry, Burkburnett MS Presider: Kyle Friesenhahn, Steele HS To be successful at sightreading, students need to be good listeners, musicians, and competent decision makers. Sightreading skills are acquired through consistent guidance and practice over time, not as a pre-festival crash course.

Harvey and Bradberry will present back-to-the-basics strategies including how to prepare students throughout the year for rhythmic reading, note recognition, ensemble balance, phrasing, style, and independent musicianship.

facilitate the music-making process and allow the teacher to have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the music before stepping onto the podium for the first rehearsal.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 206 Rehearsal Techniques and Personnel Management for the High School Orchestra (Part I) TMEA Featured Clinician: Kirt Mosier, Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit West HS Presider: Frank Woodruff, Deer Park HS Mosier will discuss motivational techniques, repertoire, and how to rehearse a piece from the point of sightreading to performance.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 207 Enhance Student Growth Through Group Instruction Clinician: Gudrun Raschen, Bass and Cello Conservatory of Dallas Presider: Amanda Su, Liberty JH Demonstration Group: Bass and Cello Conservatory of Dallas, Gudrun Raschen, Director Sponsored by: Bradetich Foundation The Bass and Cello Conservatory of Dallas will perform ensemble works, and founder/teacher Raschen will discuss the educational benefits of group instruction. Raschen will demonstrate how she uses technical exercises, group ensembles, and weekly solo performance opportunities to enhance student development and growth. She will also discuss the importance of teaching through chamber music and of peer group support.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 001 Essential Building Blocks: The Rehearsal Techniques of Robert Shaw Clinician: Pamela Elrod, Southern Methodist Univ Presiders: Hallie Reed, Cy-Fair HS; Brooke Grall, Lovejoy HS In terms of rehearsal disciplines, Robert Shaw believed that attempting to teach everything at once led to a confused and imprecise artistic product. In Shawâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rehearsals, skills were layered one element at a timeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with each new element, the previously taught elements were reinforced. Elrod will demonstrate how Shaw progressed from note-learning stages to the final product, utilizing rehearsal techniques that were beautifully efficient and pedagogically sound.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 214 Beyond the Back of the Room: After the Beginning Percussion Year Clinicians: Eric Rath, Panhandle HS; Ralph Hicks, Mitchell Int Presider: Wesley Perkins, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor HS Demonstration Group: Panhandle ISD students and The Percussion Studio of The Woodlands After beginning percussionists complete their first year, whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s next? What do you want them to know as incoming high school freshmen? Hicks and Rath will discuss and demonstrate often overlooked logistical and behavioral concepts and techniques such as setting up trap tables, proper instrument/ mallet switches, accessory percussion, and developing independent problem-solving skills.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC BALLROOM B Making the Most of Score Study TMEA Featured Clinician: Charles Menghini, VanderCook College of Music Presider: Adan Molina, King HS Menghini will provide directors with a series of questions to answer as they select and prepare music with their ensembles. These questions will help

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Friday 8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 103 Research Meets Reality: Why Boys Drop Out of Chorus and What We Can Do About It TMEA Featured Clinician: Patrick Freer, Georgia State Univ Presiders: Amy Fambrough, TimberCreek HS; Kathleen Cuddihee, Spring Woods HS New research highlights will ground this discussion of what you can do to keep boys enrolled in choral singing during adolescence, to facilitate the return to choral singing by boys who withdraw, and to develop active and successful recruitment/retention strategies for varied school and choral situations.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 217 KodĂĄly Educators of Texas General Membership Meeting Presider: Brenda Keen, Hightower ES, KET President

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC BALLROOM C1 Using Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Books to Develop Musical Skills and Concepts in the Primary Grades Clinician: Michael Chandler, Valley Ridge ES Presider: Lynne Sears, Williams ES Books for younger children often contain words, phrases, or ideas that easily lead to exploration and improvisation as well as to understanding fundamental music skills and concepts. Using the media and processes of Orff-Schulwerk, Chandler will demonstrate lessons for grades Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 that use readily available childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s books to inspire successful music learning.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC BALLROOM C2 Using Animation Technology to Focus Attention on Elementary Music Concepts Clinician: Bradley Bonner, Rhythm Band Instruments Presider: Jimmie Jones, Mina ES Sponsored by: Rhythm Band Instruments Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s elementary music students are tuned into activities that include audio, video, and kinesthetic response. Animation brings the concepts of playing instruments and learning basic theory to life, helping students focus on concepts with understanding and appreciation. Many elementary music classrooms have technology available to utilize and create animated lessons.

Come explore the possibilities in this hands-on session.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC BALLROOM C3 Parachutes, Ribbons, and Scarvesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Oh My! TMEA Featured Clinician: Artie Almeida, Bear Lake ES Presider: Karen Herrera, McAllen ISD What could be better than having your students beg to listen to more classical music? Almeida will share some of her most-beloved listening and movement-based lessons, including â&#x20AC;&#x153;Prop till you dropâ&#x20AC;? with parachutes, scarves, stick horses, stretchy bands, plastic plates, ribbon streamers, and more.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 102 From Light Switches to Webcasts: Anyone Can Incorporate Technology Clinician: Rene Lira, Coyle MS Presider: Sally Trenfield, UT/Brownsville Using technology can enhance the musical experience and maximize instruction time. Lira will explore innovative ways to use common equipment and integration of modern technologies. From different uses of metronomes and laser pointers to the newest advances in webcasting, Lira will tie everything together to create a seamless environment between classical and innovative teaching.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 202 Avoid Critical Mistakes When Building or Renovating Your Music Facility Clinician: Steve Bright, Wenger Corporation Presider: James Reifinger, Univ of Houston Sponsored by: Wenger Corporation Are new or renovated music facilities in your districtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-term plans? If so, join us as we address the four critical factors that determine how your facility will look and feel, complete with tips on communicating your needs to the design team and administration.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 203 The 411 on Parent Conferences Clinician: Beth Bronk, Texas Lutheran Univ Presider: Ann Stutes, Wayland Baptist Univ Parent conferences can be stressful, but arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t we all supposed to be on the same side? Bronk will share ideas for reducing the anxiety on both sides of the table for better understanding and resolution.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 204 Rhythm Instruction for a New Era Clinician: Megan Von Dreau, Eubanks IS Presider: Carol McNabb Goodwin, UT/Brownsville Prepare students for the rhythmic challenges of modern music with innovative and refreshingly low-tech strategies that will help them become rhythmically independent. These techniques can be used in the classroom, rehearsal hall, practice room, or at home. Von Dreau will present creative strategies for elementary through college that employ graphic notation, daily drills, and colorful manipulative shapes from her method, Simply Rhythm.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC BALLROOM A TMAA General Membership Meeting Presider: William Duggan, TMAA President

9:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 AM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER TMEA Second General Session Presider: Ross Boothman, Lumberton HS, TMEA President Featuring a keynote address by Carl St.Clair, conductor of the Pacific Symphony and the 2012 All-State Symphony Conductor; performance by the All-State 5A Symphonic Band, Symphony Orchestra, and Mixed Choir; and election of TMEA President-Elect.

10:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 PM / CC EXHIBIT HALLS Visit the East and West Exhibit Halls

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 008 Breaking Bad Clarinet Sound: When Good Players Do the Wrong Things!

Clinician: Paula Corley, Private Instructor Demonstration Group: Dripping Springs HS Clarinetists, Keith Lancaster, Director Corley will focus on the top three causes of poor tone quality in the clarinet section and offer suggestions for correction. She will provide exercises and a plan for implementation that will accommodate middle through high school level players. Attendees are encouraged to bring their instruments and questions for this hands-on forum.

ALL-STATE CHOIR CLINIC

Saturday, December 17, 2011 9:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.

Sectionals and large choir rehearsals will be offered to aid students in preparing for the final All-State audition. Area finalists and alternates are welcome. Rehearsals will be led by Dr. John Silantien and Dr. Gary Mabry.

Pre-registration fee (postmarked by December 9) ................................$60 For further information and pre-registration materials, go to http://music.utsa.edu or contact: DR. JOHN SILANTIEN Department of Music, The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, Texas 78249 (210) 458-5328 john.silantien@utsa.edu Southwestern Musician | December 2011 41

Friday

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 205 Moving from Beginning Instrumental Classes to Ensemble Performances

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 103 Working with Reluctant Male Singers and Their Changing Voices

Clinician: Marguerite Wilder, GIA Publications/Pickens County MS Sponsored by: GIA Publications, Inc. Partner songs and lead sheets are an effective medium for providing students with a comprehensive and creative music learning experience. When moving from band method books to full band arrangements, students need an understanding of musical structure. An expanded listening awareness supports an understanding of the component parts of music and their relationships. Help your band students see, hear, and relate their individual lines to the ensemble as a whole.

TMEA Featured Clinician: Patrick Freer, Georgia State Univ Presiders: Kathleen Cuddihee, Spring Woods HS; Amy Fambrough, TimberCreek HS Freer will demonstrate how to work with boys whose voices are in the midst of change. Of course, we know that not all boys are eager to sing, especially when their voices are changing. Learn what boys need to know about their changing voices and what teachers need to know about adolescent boys.

Explore techniques to help boys achieve vocal success and review repertoire selections that work for any choir with any variety of changing voices.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 214 Bring Your Band to the Next Level: Benefits of Utilizing a Clinician

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC BALLROOM C1 Choral Expressions for the Two-Part Choir

Clinicians: Greg Countryman, Fort Settlement MS; Cynthia Lansford, Retired; Susan Scarborough, Retired Presider: Wesley Perkins, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor HS Using their experiences with their ensembles, the panel will provide suggestions for why, when, and how to use clinicians and how their sessions will benefit you and your students. Panel members will also offer insight from the cliniciansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; perspective to eliminate some of the anxiety directors experience when asking a clinician to work with their ensemble.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC BALLROOM B Fifty Failsafe Fixes for Frequently Frustrating Flaws Clinician: Richard Floyd, Director, UIL Music Activities Presider: Adan Molina, King HS Each day directors address issues of tone, tuning, technique, balance, rhythm, articulation, and musicianship within the context of making music. Thus, our quest for efficient methods to make rehearsals more productive remains a high priority. In this clinic, which could be subtitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Band Rehearsal on a Bumper Sticker,â&#x20AC;? Floyd will offer 50 quick and focused techniques proven to address performance issues in a positive, productive manner.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:45 PM / MARRIOTT RW BOWIE Band Region and Area Chairs Luncheon Presider: Chuck Young, Gregory-Portland HS, TMEA Band Vice-President

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 206 Rehearsal Techniques and Personnel Management for the High School Orchestra (Part II) TMEA Featured Clinician: Kirt Mosier, Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit West HS Presider: Bryan Buffaloe, Clear Lake HS Demonstration Group: Reagan HS Chamber Orchestra, Sixto Elizondo, Director Mosier will show advanced conducting and rehearsal techniques to get the group to peak performance. He will also discuss advanced listening techniques between players.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 PM / MARRIOTT RW CROCKETT Texas Orchestra Directors Association â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Executive Board Meeting Presider: Margaret Brown, McKinney North HS, TODA President

11:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:25 AM / CC BALLROOM A Concert: West Ridge MS Varsity Treble Choir Conductor: Andrea Snouffer, West Ridge MS Presider: Derrick Brookins, Plano SH Presenter: Edward Snouffer, Westlake HS

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 001 The Fine Art of Vertical Teaming: How to Achieve Excellence from Elementary to High School Clinicians: Connie Horton, McCullough MS; Robert Horton, The Woodlands HS; Cyndie Lowry, Mitchell IS Presiders: Rachel Hamlin, Channelview HS; Vicki Wilson, Cypress Lakes HS Vertical team planning creates a unified choral curriculum and the needed support for students and teachers. Choir directors and music teachers of The Woodlands HS vertical team will share their knowledge of vertical team planning from elementary to high school.

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Clinician: Greg Gilpin, Shawnee Press Presider: Lisa Roebuck, Round Rock ISD Sponsored by: Hal Leonard/Shawnee Press Join Gilpin as he presents two-part concert and festival chorals from Shawnee Press designed to enrich teaching and learning, enhance programming, and create outstanding concerts. In addition to quality choral works, exciting reproducible collections, mini-musicals, and outstanding resources will be presented to make rehearsals and performances the best they can be.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC BALLROOM C2 Texas Orff Chapters Meeting/Reception Presider: David Parrish, President, North Texas Chapter of AOSA Performance by: Woodridge Elementaryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cantates con Ritmo!, Heather Klossner and Chrissy Urbanczyk, Directors

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC BALLROOM C3 African American Singing Games for the Elementary Music Classroom Clinician: Nyssa Brown, Perpich Center for Arts Education, Golden Valley, Minn.

Presider: Denise Reyna, De Llano ES Sponsored by: West Music Learn songs, play games, and listen to authentic field recordings from Step It Down by Bessie Jones and Bess Lomax Hawes. Historical information about Bessie Jones, as well as cultural and gender considerations in teaching African American childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music, will be included.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 102 SmartMusic: A Sight-Singing Tutor Clinician: Cynthia Gonzales, Texas State Univ Presider: Mark Crim, East Texas Baptist Univ Well-known as a practice aid for instrumentalists, SmartMusic is also an effective sight-singing tutor. After a student sings an excerpt, the assessment tool displays what the student performed alongside the score. The student can see and hear what was performed correctly and what needs to be corrected.

Gonzales will demonstrate how to use SmartMusic as a tutor and describe best practices for incorporating it into a music curriculum.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 202 Conducting Matters: Does the Conductor Shape the Way We Hear Music?

TMEA Featured Clinician: Steve Morrison, Univ of Washington Presider: Si Millican, UT/San Antonio Music is something we hear, but is it also something we see? Conductors constantly strive to perfect the visual elements that cohere to produce expressive, artistic performances. Through gesture, conductors communicate with ensembles. Do conductors also communicate with audiences? Morrison will present recent work that explores the intersection of musical sound and sight.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 203 The Inside Scoop: What Every Future Student Teacher Needs to Know Clinicians: Nate Hutcherson, Baylor Univ; Michele Henry, Baylor Univ; Ruth Kurtis, Retired; Jonathan Morsinkhoff, Univ of North Texas Presider: Russell Gavin, Baylor Univ This session is suggested for CTME members.

The clinicians will discuss the student teacher process from different vantage pointsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;university supervisor, cooperating teacher, and student teacher. They will offer the inside scoop on what every student teacher needs to know and will answer some of the common questions about student teaching.

Friday

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 204 Our Natural Allies: Building Community Involvement Through Vernacular Music and Dance

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 205 Successful Strategies for Teaching Improvisation in Your Jazz Rehearsal

Clinician: Christopher Smith, Texas Tech Univ Presider: Christopher Munn, UT/Pan American Demonstration Group: Caprock English Country Dancers, Abi Rhoades, Director Participating in vernacular music and dance promotes unique opportunities for partnership between communities and college programs. Smith will provide models, examples, repertoire, and choreographies from the world of English Country Dance suitable for adoption by secondary and tertiary educators interested in such partnership.

Clinician: Tracy Patterson, Texas Tech Univ Presider: Kyle Friesenhahn, Steele HS Patterson will offer efficient tools and ideas to instruct young improvisers in the basic elements of jazz improvisation during the course of a regular rehearsal. By focusing on melody, rhythm, and harmony, directors can easily identify strengths and weaknesses in studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; improvisations, provide feedback, and foster growth.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 002 Band: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s About the Music Clinician: Larry Clark, Carl Fischer Music Sponsored by: Carl Fischer Music What we teach, how we teach, and our studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; success stems from the music we select. Clark will explore the commonalities found in music that has stood the test of time and will help attendees use these criteria for evaluating and choosing new music. A well-rounded musical experience for students is important, and Clark will explore how teachers can provide this without diminishing instructional quality.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 003 Notation and Composition Made Easy!

Clinician: Kristin Pugliese, Note Knacks Music, LLC Sponsored by: Rhythm Band Note Knacks Music Pugliese will cover how to help students master the standards while learning how to compose their own magnificent works. We will work with Note Knacks, music block manipulatives that make the language of music clear to learners and are fun to use. Learn simple lessons you can use immediately and throughout the year!

11:15 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: MS/JH Honor String Orchestra â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Sartartia MS Orchestra Conductor: Ann Victor, Sartartia MS Presider: Lisa McCutchan, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor HS, TMEA Orchestra Vice-President

11:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:55 AM / CC BALLROOM A Concert: Flower Mound HS Varsity Mixed Choir Conductor: Mark Rohwer, Flower Mound HS Presider: Derrick Brookins, Plano SH Presenter: Scott Taylor, Flower Mound HS

11:30 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:30 PM / MARRIOTT RW RIVERVIEW College Region Chairs Luncheon Presider: Richard Fiese, Houston Baptist Univ, TMEA College Vice-President

Noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:45 PM / HILTON LA CORONA Orchestra Region Chairs Luncheon Presider: Lisa McCutchan, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor HS, TMEA Orchestra Vice-President

Noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 PM / CC EXHIBIT HALLS Visit the East and West Exhibit Halls

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:20 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: Class 3C Honor Band â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Westbrook MS Conductor: Rick Brockway, Westbrook MS Presider: Chuck Young, Gregory-Portland HS, TMEA Band Vice-President

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 008 Using Simple, Effective, and Fun Technology in Rehearsal and Practice Rooms Clinicians: Brian Zator, Texas A&M Univ/Commerce; Ralph Hardimon, Green Percussion Company; Robert Green, Cypress Falls HS Sponsored by: Dynasty, Tapspace, Pocket Percussion Teacher, Innovative Percussion The clinicians will show how to take rehearsals and practice sessions to a new level by using free or inexpensive computer software and apps for the iPhone, iPad, and Android platforms. Topics include the Thumb Jam app, creating loops to provide play-along tracks, movie-making software to show parents and administrators student progress, and the Pocket Percussion Teacher app to build foundational percussion skills.

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12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 214 Magnifica Brass Quintet Master Class Clinicians: Michel Barre, Trumpet; Michel Torreilles, Trumpet; Jean-Michel Travernier, Horn; Pascal Gonzales, Trombone; Benoli Fourreau, Tuba; Pierre Cotelle, Arpeges IMD, Manager Presider: Wesley Perkins, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor HS Sponsored by: Arpeges IMD, Penderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Co., and Yamaha Corporation of America Join this renowned brass quintet in a special master class opportunity.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC BALLROOM B The 80% No One Told You About Clinicians: Gabriel Musella, Spring HS; Mike Wells, Kempner HS Presider: Adan Molina, King HS Musella and Wells will share the wisdom of over 40 years of combined teaching experience to help young and soon-to-be directors deal with the nonmusical, logistical challenges associated with performances. Lessen your stress and save time so you can concentrate on maximizing the performance.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 001 Putting the Show in Choir!

Clinician: Valerie Lippoldt Mack, Hal Leonard/Shawnee Press Presider: Erin Scalisi, Seguin HS Sponsored by: Hal Leonard/Shawnee Press The process of creating a show for the choral ensemble is a daunting task. Mack will share sure-fire tips for auditions, choreography, staging, costuming, programming, rehearsing, budgeting, public relations, recruiting, and retention.

Rejuvenate your teaching, energize your ensemble, and create shows that delight and inspire audiences!

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 103 Demystifying Conducting: Body, Breath, and Your Mirror Neurons Clinician: James Jordan, Westminster Choir College Presiders: Bradley Hester, McNeil HS; Vicki Wilson, Cypress Lakes HS Sponsored by: GIA Publications, Inc. Participants will gain practical knowledge regarding the use of the body to improve sound and musical performance in their ensembles. Jordan will share new information regarding the use of the breath to influence musical performance and expressivity in both conducting and rehearsal technique.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:30 PM / MARRIOTT RW RIVER TERRACE Vocal Region and Area Chairs Luncheon Presider: Janwin Overstreet-Goode, Friendswood HS, TMEA Vocal Vice-President

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 12:55 PM / CC 217 Concert: Lewisville Fifth Grade Honor Choir Conductor: Julie Scott, Southern Methodist Univ Presider: Michele Hobizal, WoodCreek ES, TMEA Elementary Vice-President Organizer: R. Michele Dial, Odessa Kilpatrick ES

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC BALLROOM C1 Music for Early Childhood: How Does Your Garden Grow?

Clinician: Darva Campbell, Sacred Heart ES, Atherton, Calif.

Presider: Jan Baker, University Park ES Sponsored by: Peripole-Bergerault, Inc. Music in early childhood should be full of whimsy, fun, and frolic. Still, our process should cultivate musical competence, steady beat, and singing in tune. If kindergarten has you baffled, come discover tried-and-true lessons that will have you looking forward to tunes with tots. Serve up your primary lessons with a side of frivolity!

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Friday 12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC BALLROOM C2 Aural, Visual, and Kinesthetic Strategies for Music Development: Rhythm, Melody, and Harmony TMEA Featured Clinician: Brent Gault, Indiana Univ Jacobs School of Music Presider: Cecile Johnson, Wilson ES Gault will focus on aural, visual, and kinesthetic strategies for working with rhythm, melody, and harmony. Attendees will participate in sample sessions illustrating an active approach to introducing and reinforcing these concepts.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC BALLROOM C3 Time to Play and Sing!

method book everyone is talking about! With input from thousands of teachers on their desired content for a beginning band and strings method book, the result was Sound Innovations, the first customizable method book in history. Learn how to customize the content and material in your method book. View examples of the integrated master class DVDs, and learn how to add review material and enrichment pages to your method. Book 2 is now available.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 003 Simply Rhythm Is Your Tool to Introduce and Reinforce the Skills of Rhythm

Clinician: Lynn Kleiner, Music Rhapsody Presider: Karen Gonzalez, Liberty Grove ES Sponsored by: West Music A delightful theme inspires young children to sing a little solo as part of the adventures on our trip to the mountains. Solos allow a student to hear their voice and give the teacher the opportunity to evaluate and assist in pitch matching. Camping, critters, trees, and bears guarantee joyful singing, moving, and playing.

Clinician: Megan Von Dreau, Eubanks IS Sponsored by: Rhythm Publications Simply Rhythm will prepare your students for the rhythmic challenges of modern music with innovative and refreshingly low-tech strategies that will help them become rhythmically independent. This method can be used in the classroom, rehearsal hall, practice room, or at home. Von Dreau will present creative strategies for elementary through college that employ colorful manipulative shapes from her method, Simply Rhythm.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 102 Finale in General Music

1:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:30 PM / CC EXHIBIT HALL A College Division Research Poster Session

Clinician: Tom Johnson, MakeMusic, Inc. Presider: Mark Crim, East Texas Baptist Univ Sponsored by: MakeMusic, Inc. Flashcards, instruments, worksheet creation, recorder music, colored note heads, Kodåly, and Solfège are just a few methods specific to general music.

In this non-technical clinic, Johnson will focus on the notation requirements of general music teachers and how to achieve them in Finale. He will also cover how to add fun graphics, create music with note names within the note heads, how to enter notes and lyrics, and more.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 202 Lost in Translation: What Happens When Music Crosses Cultural Boundaries?

TMEA Featured Clinician: Steve Morrison, Univ of Washington Presider: Brian Merrill, Southern Methodist Univ The contemporary music classroom includes music and students from across the globe. While music is universal, different styles and traditions can be difficult to understand. Recent memory and brain function research offers clues about how we process musical meaning and implications for the way music teachers design curriculum and assess students in a musically diverse world.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 203 Using Modeling and Imitation in Rehearsals Without Teaching

by Rote Clinician: Warren Haston, The Hartt School/Univ of Hartford Presider: Betsy Hines, Lamar Univ Sponsored by: GIA Publications, Inc. Modeling and imitation is an efficient and authentic teaching method. Haston will discuss appropriate and inappropriate pedagogical applications of modeling and imitation and will present a four-step modeling sequence proven successful at every level of instrumental instruction that can be used with any published method book. Haston will teach the sequence with sample concepts and share resources for teaching with modeling and imitation.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 204 Student Teaching Can Be the First Step Toward a Successful Job Search Clinician: John Benzer, Univ of Houston Presider: David Bertman, Univ of Houston This session is suggested for CTME members.

Benzer will assist college students with essential elements involved before, during, and after their student teaching experience. He will discuss various topics to consider when selecting student teaching placements, as well as preparations prior to the first day of student teaching. Participants will be given helpful recommendations to consider and prioritize while observing their cooperating teacher.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 002 Sound Innovations: The Revolutionary New Band and String Method Clinicians: Robert Sheldon, Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc.; Peter Boonshaft, Hofstra Univ Sponsored by: Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc. Receive a free piece of band or string music at this session and discover the 46 Southwestern Musician | December 2011

Presider: Robert Duke, UT/Austin Check the convention program for a full listing of featured research.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:50 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: Class 2A Honor Band â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Queen City HS Conductor: Chris Brannan, Queen City HS Presider: Chuck Young, Gregory-Portland HS, TMEA Band Vice-President

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 008 Greater Percussion Section Results Through the Four Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Clinician: Christopher Deane, Univ of North Texas Demonstration Group: UNT Percussion Quartet, Christopher Deane, Director Sponsored by: Dynasty Percussion, Black Swamp Percussion, Innovative Percussion, Sabian Deane will focus on identifying and applying the four Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;clarity, consistency, color, and characterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to technique and musicianship within the percussion section. Learn how to identify common problems often not clearly recognized in batterie, mallet, timpani, and accessory percussion performance. A percussion quartet will demonstrate common problems and how applying concepts of the four Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s can solve them.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 203 Starting a Salsa/Latin Music Ensemble in Your School Clinician: Juan Cavazos, San Marcos HS Demonstration Group: Orquesta Cascabel, Juan Cavazos, Director Multicultural music is big in Texas, and it can be intimidating if one has little experience with it. Cavazos will review the steps, materials, and resources for implementing a new and exciting music ensemble in the school curriculum that reaches a diverse demographic.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 205 Making Your Sax Section Sound Great Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Rocket Science!

Clinician: Michael Jacobson, Baylor Univ Demonstration Group: Baylor Saxophone Quartet Jacobson will focus on fundamentals, specific techniques, and hardware suggestions you can use to improve the tone quality, pitch, and balance of your bandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s saxophone players.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 214 Improved Ensemble with the Yamaha Harmony Director HD-200 Clinician: Beth Bronk, Texas Lutheran Univ Demonstration Group: TLU Wind Ensemble, Beth Bronk, Director From warm-up to practical music rehearsal applications, Bronk will explain and demonstrate how to develop ear-training, harmonic tuning, and ensemble techniques with the Yamaha Harmony Director HD-200.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC BALLROOM B Rehearsal Strategies for Rehearsal Effectiveness TMEA Featured Clinician: Charles Menghini, VanderCook College of Music Keeping the goal of musical excellence in rehearsal and performance always at the fore doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t mean that our daily approach has to be the same. Menghini will examine a variety of approaches directors can include in their rehearsals to keep them fresh and keep students engaged.

Friday 2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 206 Hooked on Orchestra: Recruiting Students and Keeping Them Clinician: Jennifer Mishra, Southern Illinois Univ Presider: Naomi Seidman, Texas A&M Univ/Kingsville Orchestra competes for students increasingly involved in other academic and non-academic activities. Understanding why students enjoy and choose activities will enable directors to target effective recruiting and retention strategies.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 207 Guitar Ensemble: Artistry in the Classroom Clinicians: Travis Marcum, Austin Classical Guitar Society; Jeremy Osborne, Austin Classical Guitar Society Presider: Brett Berridge, Monterey HS Demonstration Group: McCallum Fine Arts Academy Chamber Guitar Ensemble, Travis Marcum, Director The broad popularity of guitar makes it an ideal instrument to bring a group of diverse new students to fine arts study. When grounded in solid technical and musical principles, guitar classes can be as enriching as any other music course. Marcum and Osborne have extensive experience building highquality, award-winning classical guitar programs in schools since 2001. They will provide comprehensive solutions for the guitar classroom.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:25 PM / CC BALLROOM A Concert: Filemon B. Vela MS Treble Choir Conductor: Melody Eriksen, Vela MS Presider: Derrick Brookins, Plano SH Presenter: Dennis Pitcock, Brownsville ISD

the Gallinas will share an effective approach to choral development using multicultural and world music, classics, partner songs, songs with suggested choreography, as well as traditional two-part choral literature. Come sing with us!

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC BALLROOM C3 Concept Collage I TMEA Featured Clinician: Artie Almeida, Bear Lake ES Presider: Abigail Hawes, Moore ES In this collage-style clinic, Almeida will explore a wealth of ideas designed to deliver essential skills via enjoyable, childlike techniques and materials.

Singing, moving, listening, and playing instruments will be included as we focus on building confident, capable young musicians.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 102 Everything You Always Wanted to Know About GarageBand but Were Afraid to Ask Clinician: Barbara Freedman, Greenwich HS Presider: Randy Snyder, San Jacinto College North Appleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s GarageBand offers a complete solution for music creation. Whether the software is for your personal use or as part of music instruction, GarageBand is the perfect entry-level solution. Participants will leave with lesson plans for immediate use and for distribution to music education majors for their use in the secondary music classroom. All material and concepts in this session can be transferred to software on the PC platform.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 202 Music Advocacy: Moving from Survival to Visionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Part I (Repeat)

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 001 Building Choral Tone in Developing Choirs Clinician: Nathan Frank, Univ of North Texas Presiders: Adam Hightower, Kingwood HS; Chris Truitt, Deer Park JH By applying the solo voice technique of the bel canto to your choral program, you can build your choral ensemble to one that can handle the far reaches of the musical palate.

TMEA Featured Clinician: John Benham, Northwestern College Presider: Diane Persellin, Trinity Univ Benham will present the four primary components of successful music advocacy and how to use them effectively.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 103 The Choral Rehearsal with Efficiency, Humanity, and Community Clinician: Allen Hightower, Luther College Presiders: Cynthia Douglas, Cypress Ranch HS; Bethany Green, Lovejoy HS Demonstration Group: Flower Mound HS Jaguar Chorale, Mark Rohwer, Director Hightower will present insights into choral rehearsal philosophy that are rooted in the goals of creating an environment that is both highly productive and welcoming. Building a sense of community within the choir is not merely a social dimension of the choral experience. Building a relationship of trust is at the core of fostering rehearsals and performances that deeply connect the singers to each other, their conductor, and to the music.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC BALLROOM C1 The Dynamic Recorder Program Clinician: Jim Tinter, Medina, OH Presider: Eunice Marrero, Holland El Sponsored by: Peripole-Bergerault, Inc. Tinter will cover the fantastic first lesson; classroom management; instrument selection; sound production; articulation; introducing altos, tenors, and sopranos; improvisation; web resources; and note reading. He will include live demonstration, video clips of students, and attendee participation.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC BALLROOM C2 Beginning Steps to Choral Success!

Clinicians: Jill Gallina, Shawnee Press; Dr. Michael A. Gallina, Shawnee Press Presider: Diane Moreno, Field ES Provide your students with a sound vocal foundation and immediate success as they begin their choral journey. With an emphasis on repertoire,

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2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 204 The Impact of Inclusion: Meeting the Needs of All Students

2:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:55 PM / CC BALLROOM A Concert: Cypress Falls HS Varsity Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir

Clinician: Nicki Cohen, Texas Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Univ Presider: Carol McNabb Goodwin, UT/Brownsville Music educators are expected to teach typically advancing and special needs students within the same classroom, yet preservice education often doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t focus on this aspect of music education. Cohen will introduce the etiology and characteristics of intellectual disabilities, the history behind inclusion, issues caused by inclusion, and strategies for adapting to the learning styles of special needs students while maintaining expected levels of instruction.

Conductor: Deidre Douglas, Cypress Falls HS Presider: Derrick Brookins, Plano SH Presenter: Tammy Patterson, Second Baptist HS

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 212 TMEA State Board of Directors Meeting

3:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:30 PM / CC BALLROOM A Concert: Marcus HS Varsity Treble Choir Conductor: Jason Dove, Marcus HS Presider: Derrick Brookins, Plano SH Presenter: Nora Henson, Plano SH

Presider: Ross Boothman, Lumberton HS, TMEA President

3:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:00 PM / CC EXHIBIT HALLS Visit the East and West Exhibit Halls

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 002 SmartMusic in Your Band, Choir, and Orchestra Program

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 008 Developing Better Trombone Playing

Clinician: David Hawley, MakeMusic, Inc. Sponsored by: MakeMusic, Inc. SmartMusic 2012 includes new vocal features: sight-singing methods with assessment, choral warm-ups, and support for assessable Finale-created accompaniments. The SmartMusic library now has 35 method books, including Hal Leonardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Essential Techniques and 2,800 concert titles for band, orchestra, and jazz ensemble. Hawley will demonstrate how to assign this repertoire for home practice through SmartMusicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s online capabilities.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 003 Overtones: A Comprehensive Flute Series Clinician: Jim Walker, Frederick Harris Music Sponsored by: Frederick Harris Music Overtones is the official flute assessment resource for the Carnegie Hall Royal Conservatory Achievement Program, offering a national standard of musical success through an effectively sequenced course of study. Join Jim Walker, world-renowned flutist and pedagogue, as he takes flutists on a journey through the repertoire, studies, recordings, technique, and orchestral excerpts found in Overtones: A Comprehensive Flute Series.

Clinician: Don Lucas, Boston Univ/College Of Fine Arts/Music Lucas will discuss and demonstrate methods for developing better playing techniques for trombonists.

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 205 You Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t Start Band Until the 7th Grade?

Clinicians: Laura Lewis, Brown MS; Chris Brown, Kimbrough MS Can your middle school and high school band programs be successful if you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t offer band until the 7th grade? Lewis and Brown will discuss how they recruit beginners and the progression of beginner classes throughout the school year. They will also discuss the approach they take with their eighthgrade students regarding band placement, All-Region auditions, and deciding whether to take beginners to UIL.

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3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 214 Developing Ensemble Skills for Effective Rehearsals and Successful Performance Clinician: Robert Sheldon, Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc. Sponsored by: Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc. Sheldon will analyze and address various components of the daily rehearsal including seating arrangement, posture, breathing, tone production, phrasing, blend and balance, intonation, and the creation of educational packets to assist the students in studying and learning new music.

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC BALLROOM B Placing Students on Wind Instruments and Initial Sound Production Clinician: John Benzer, Univ of Houston Benzer will discuss the physical and non-physical characteristics that should be considered when helping students select an instrument. Student success is directly related to the careful approach directors take during the studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interview and during the first few weeks of their beginner class. Benzer will emphasize strategies for helping students make their first sounds and will recommend mouthpieces, reed strengths, and more.

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:20 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra Conductor: David Itkin, Univ of North Texas Presider: Lisa McCutchan, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor HS, TMEA Orchestra Vice-President

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:55 PM / CC 217 Concert: Jenkins Elementary Orff Ensemble Conductor: Dorothy Patel, Jenkins ES Presider: Michele Hobizal, WoodCreek ES, TMEA Elementary Vice-President Organizer: Colleen Riddle, Aldine ISD

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC BALLROOM C1 Play, Play, Play, and Then Play Some More!

Clinician: Margaret Jerz, Peripole-Bergerault Presider: Destiny Kennedy, Pine Ridge ES Sponsored by: Peripole-Bergerault, Inc. Combine folk songs, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s literature, world music drumming techniques, and recorder activities into valuable musical experiences for you and your students! Learn how to challenge your students to produce quality recorder sounds while increasing their pitch awareness. Recorders are the perfect addition to drum ensemblesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;come learn strategies for putting it all together in musically satisfying ways.

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC BALLROOM C2 Moving Toward Musical Understanding for Grades Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2 TMEA Featured Clinician: Brent Gault, Indiana Univ Jacobs School of Music Presider: Cecile Johnson, Wilson ES Gault will focus on the use of movement, specifically as a way to introduce musical concepts and develop musicianship in grades Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;2. Attendees will participate in sample experiences that use movement as a vehicle for musical understanding.

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC BALLROOM C3 Sensational Singing Games for Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;6 Classrooms Clinician: Denise Gagne, Red Deer Montessori Presider: Dawn Danowski, Askew ES Sponsored by: Themes & Variations Children everywhere love singing games. Teach rhythm and melody reading sequentially using your studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; favorite games! Teach social skills, multicultural material, and more. Gagne will demonstrate teaching materials for use with a SMART Board or computer/projector. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll participate, play, and see how teaching the game can enhance your curriculum.

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 102 Building Reflective Skills & Role Development in a Cohort of Preservice Educators Using Technology Clinicians: Keith Dye, Texas Tech Univ; Janice Killian, Texas Tech Univ Presider: Michele Henry, Baylor Univ Student teaching is a time of tremendous adjustment and, sometimes, isolation.

Students move from the familiar world of college to the unfamiliar world of a teacher. A panel of recent student teachers will discuss their experiences and the impact of using online journaling and discussion posts throughout their time in this unique role. Moderators Dye and Killian will give their perspective on this activity and detail implementation.

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3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 202 Music Advocacy: Moving from Survival to Visionâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Part II (Repeat) TMEA Featured Clinician: John Benham, Northwestern College Presider: Diane Persellin, Trinity Univ Benham will present practical case studies and examples demonstrating the four primary components of successful advocacy.

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 203 Distance Education: It Can Work for Music!

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:50 PM / CC 212 TFME Meeting & Keynote Session Clinician: Jo Scurlock-Dillard, TMEA Past-President Presider: Ross Boothman, Lumberton HS, TMEA President TMEA welcomes Texas Future Music Educator chapter members to the convention.

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:50 PM / LOCATIONS VARY TMEA Region Meetings Check the convention program for the location of your Region meeting.

Clinicians: Jennifer Mishra, Southern Illinois Univ; Dan Littles, Univ of Houston Presider: James Reifinger, Univ of Houston Colleges and high schools are calling for more distance education classes.

While it is an attractive option that allows for flexibility in time and geographic location, can it work for music? Mishra and Littles will discuss the pros and cons of distance education in the music class and the challenges of organizing a quality online music experience.

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:15 PM / MARRIOTT RW SALON EF Retired Teachers Reception

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 204 The Harmonic Language of the Piano

Presider: Richard Fiese, Houston Baptist Univ, TMEA College Vice-President Sponsored by: TMEA and TAMS

Presider: John Gillian, Ector County ISD, TMEA President-Elect

6:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 PM / CC EXHIBIT HALL A College Night

Clinician: Joseph Pinson, Texas Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Univ Presider: Betsy Hines, Lamar Univ Many educators use the piano in their work. They are generally proficient in reading printed music, but improvisation and a real knowledge of the harmonic language of the instrument may remain a mystery. Pinson will introduce a series of 12 basic exercises that will help increase your harmonic vocabulary.

6:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 PM / CC EXHIBIT HALL A Job Fair

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 212 CTME Business Meeting and Reception

Presider: Denise Eaton, Sam Houston State Univ, TMEA Past-President

Presiders: Richard Fiese, Houston Baptist Univ, TMEA College Vice-President; Sally Trenfield, UT/Brownsville, TMEC-CTME Advisor President: Cameron Green, Texas Christian Univ President-Elect: Nate Hutcherson, Baylor Univ Vice-President: Ren Robertson, Baylor Univ Director of Internal Operations and Finance: Christine Tannert, Trinity Univ Director of Communications and PR: Edgar Hernandez, UT/Brownsville

Presider: Peter Warshaw, Leander ISD, TMAC President Sponsored by: TMAC and TMEA

6:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:00 PM / FIRE WHEEL AT CHARLES COURT TMEA Past-Presidents Dinner

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:20 PM / CC BALLROOM A Concert: Sam Houston State University Jazz Ensemble Conductor: Aric Schneller, Sam Houston State Univ

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 002 Technology for Beginning Bands Clinician: Craig Alberty, Ed Sueta Music Publications Sponsored by: Ed Sueta Music Publications Students expect technology to be part of their music learning environment. Discover clever tips for maximizing Practice Incentive CDs, integrating SmartMusic, and incorporating readily available and inexpensive technology to generate student excitement, stimulate practice, and streamline assessment in your beginning band. Attendees will receive complimentary materials.

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:30 PM / CC 003 Theory & Ear Training Made Fun: Engaging Students in Individualized Instruction and Assessment Clinician: Kelly Demoline, Kellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music & Computers Sponsored by: Rising Software Developing, practicing, and applying theory and aural skills are crucial in a comprehensive music program. Yet with little time, varying ability levels, and difficulty in offering individualized, immediate assessment, these concepts donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t always receive attention. Software such as Auralia and Musition can help you overcome these challenges in an engaging way. Students learn, practice, and apply theory and ear training while you save time.

4:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:25 PM / CC 217 Concert: Schultz Shining Star Drum Ensemble Conductor: Carolyn Mena, Schultz ES Presider: Michele Hobizal, WoodCreek ES, TMEA Elementary Vice-President Organizer: Colleen Riddle, Aldine ISD

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Friday

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 PM / CC 008 Beginning Flute Syndrome: The Cause and the Cure

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 PM / CC BALLROOM C1 Evening Dance Party for All

Clinician: Rebecca Hovan, Indiana Univ/South Bend Sponsored by: Conn-Selmer, Inc. Contrary to popular belief, good flute tone is possible from the beginning!

Hovan will present reasons behind poor tone in beginners (or in anyone who struggles with producing a clear tone) and will offer practical tips and a systematic, progressive sequence of instruction to help teachers increase their level of success. Attendees are encouraged to bring a flute (or at least a flute head joint) for more interactive participation.

Clinicians: Andy Davis, New England Dancing Masters; Mary Cay Brass, New England Dancing Masters Presider: Cora Bigwood, South Belt ES Sponsored by: West Music and GIA Publications Davis and Brass will lead contras, circles, mixers, square dances, and singing games for allâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;no prior experience needed. Be part of the joy of community dance (with live music and experienced calling) and collect valuable repertoire for the classroom. This event will be an opportunity to learn and a chance to socialize.

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 PM / CC 205 Concert Snare Drum with a Musical Approach Clinician: James Bartelt, US Air Force Band Sponsored by: Percussive Arts Society, Texas Chapter Percussionists must face many common challenges when trying to achieve a musical touch on the concert snare drum. Bartelt will discuss how to maintain smooth and tasteful sound during crescendo/decrescendo, tied versus untied rolls, treatment of accents, grace note interpretation, and more. He will also discuss equipment and technique concerns.

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 PM / CC 212 American School Band Directors Association Business Meeting Presider: Travis Smith, Williams HS, ASBDA State Chair

Clinician: Darrell Brown, Del Mar College With everything we are asked to do as band directors, when is there time to teach students about our greater musical heritage? Through careful repertoire selection, we can teach beyond the notes and rhythms. Brown will take a closer look at original works for band written by some of the best composers (the composers people have heard of!) and will compare these works with those on the UIL PML.

Clinicians: Michel Barre, Trumpet; Michel Torreilles, Trumpet; Jean-Michel Travernier, Horn; Pascal Gonzales, Trombone; Benoli Fourreau, Tuba; Pierre Cotelle, Arpeges IMD, Manager Sponsored by: Arpeges IMD, Penderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Co., and Yamaha Corporation of America

Presider: David Sebald, UT/San Antonio

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:50 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: Class 4A Honor Band â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Waxahachie HS Conductor: Richard Armstrong, Waxahachie HS Presider: Chuck Young, Gregory-Portland HS, TMEA Band Vice-President

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:00 PM / HILTON PAVILION Mu Omicron Dinner and Business Meeting Presider: David McCutchan, Retired

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 PM / CC 214 Going Beyond Transcriptions: The Master Works for Winds

6:30â&#x20AC;&#x201C;7:30 PM/CC BALLROOM B Concert: Magnifica Brass Quintet

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 PM / CC 202 TI:ME Texas Chapter Meeting

9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:30 PM / LOCATIONS VARY College Reunions Check the convention program for a listing of college reunion locations.

11:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:50 PM / CC 217 27th Annual Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Sing Presider: David Irving, Del Mar College

A ll - S t a te C on c e r t s Saturday, February 11, 2012

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:30 PM / CC 206 What Orchestra Directors Need to Know about Working with Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion Students Clinicians: Paul Sikes, Texas A&M Univ; Jill Stewart, Blinn College; Sarah Burke, Blinn College Presider: Frank Woodruff, Deer Park HS Orchestra directors who played string instruments can become overwhelmed with the multitude of instruments, transpositions, embouchures, fingerings, and more when working with full orchestra. The clinicians will discuss each instrument group and offer insight into making woodwinds, brass, and percussion a successful part of your orchestra.

6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:20 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: Texas Tech University Choir Conductor: Richard Bjella, Texas Tech Univ Presider: Derrick Brookins, Plano SH Presenter: Karl Dent, Texas Tech Univ

9:30 A.M.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ATSSB Concert & Symphonic Bands (Lila Cockrell Theater) 12:00 P.M.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; TMEA Mixed Choir (Ballroom A) 12:30 P.M.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; 4A Symphonic Band (Lila Cockrell Theater) 1:00 P.M.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; ATSSB Jazz Ensemble (Ballroom B) 2:00 P.M.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; TMEA String Orchestra (Lila Cockrell Theater) 2:30 P.M.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; TMEA Jazz Ensemble (Ballroom B) 3:30 P.M.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; TMEA Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir (Ballroom A) 3:30 P.M.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; TMEA Philharmonic Orchestra (Lila Cockrell Theater) 5:00 P.M.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; TMEA 5A Concert Band (Lila Cockrell Theater) 5:00 P.M.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; TMEA Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir (Ballroom A) 6:30 P.M.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; TMEA Symphony Orchestra (Lila Cockrell Theater) 8:00 P.M.â&#x20AC;&#x201D; TMEA 5A Symphonic Band (Lila Cockrell Theater)

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AUDITIONS College of Music Saturday, January 28, 2012 Friday, February 3, 2012 (Graduate Percussion, Piano, Voice, and String Auditions ONLY)

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7:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:50 AM / MARRIOTT RW SALON DEF Phi Beta Mu New Members Installation Breakfast

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC BALLROOM B Sustaining the Passion: The Career Band Director

Presider: Greg Countryman, Fort Settlement MS, Phi Beta Mu Alpha Chapter President

TMEA Featured Clinician: Charles Menghini, VanderCook College of Music Presider: Victor Lara, Flour Bluff ISD Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a journey, not a destination. Menghini will offer directors a series of practical thoughts, ideas, and teaching techniques to help them recharge their batteries and sustain their passion as they head back to school on Monday.

7:30 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 PM / CC BRIDGE HALL TMEA Member Registration

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 008 Building and Maintaining a Successful Band Program in a Socioeconomically Challenged Environment

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 206 TexASTA General Business Meeting

Clinicians: James Keltner, Memorial MS; Barbara Figarelli, Blocker MS; Benjamin Keltner, Mercedes ISD; Julissa Garcia, Memorial MS; Joseph Figarelli, Texas City ISD The clinicians will explore recruitment, retention, providing school-owned instruments, music selection, building a sightreading folder, sightreading rehearsals, motivation, and the importance of middle school jazz band as a vital part of a successful program in a socioeconomically challenged environment.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 207 Recognizing the Advantages of Diverse Learning Styles in String Programs

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 205 Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Not Tuning, Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Listening: Making Better Music with Better Ensemble Listening Skills Clinician: Donald Miller, UT/San Antonio Demonstration Group: Stevens HS Band, Robert Rubio, Director How do ensemble members develop better listening skills to improve intonation, balance, and blend? How do you motivate students to take responsibility for becoming constructive contributors to rehearsals and performances?

Miller will demonstrate techniques conductors can use to help students develop the listening skills that lead to positive performance experiences.

Presider: Lynn Ledbetter, Texas State Univ, TexASTA President

Clinicians: Lisa Vosdoganes, Parker ES; Lisa Burrell, Lone Star College/Montgomery Presider: Patrick Leaverton, Lamar HS Burrell and Vosdoganes will explore methods of integrating students with diverse learning backgrounds into beginning, intermediate, and advanced group and classroom settings. They will review distinctions between the aurally centered process of Suzuki and the combinations of visual/aural/ physical learning of other methods. This understanding can help support appropriate evaluation and curriculum choices that facilitate all learning styles.

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Saturday 8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 001 Techniques and Perspectives of the Invited Performing Choir Directors Clinicians: Sally Schott, Retired, Moderator; Michael Dean, Trinity HS; Deidre Douglas, Cypress Falls HS; Brandon Farren, Canyon HS; Mark Rohwer, Flower Mound HS Presiders: Randall Capshaw, Conrad HS; Wesley Toller, Crockett JH Directors of the 2011â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2012 TMEA invited performing choirs will discuss the structure, administration, and focus of their very successful programs and will answer your questions.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 103 Learning from the Language Clinician: Bethany Green, Lovejoy HS Presiders: Brooke Grall, Lovejoy HS; Angela Williamson, Nimitz JH Many directors donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t program pieces in languages other than Latin or English, particularly early in the year, because of concern over the time investment.

But rather than stealing our valuable time or adding unnecessary challenges, performing in foreign languages actually trains students in vocal technique by using the unique sounds and structure of each language. Learn how you can incorporate foreign language music to help your students excel.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 214 Aural, Visual, and Kinesthetic Strategies for Music Development: Form, Phrasing, and Meter TMEA Featured Clinician: Brent Gault, Indiana Univ Jacobs School of Music Presider: Cecile Johnson, Wilson ES Gault will focus on aural, visual, and kinesthetic strategies for working with musical form, phrasing, and meter. Attendees will participate in sample sessions illustrating an active approach to introducing and reinforcing these concepts.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 217 Teaching Traditional Dance, Pre-Kâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;6 Clinicians: Andy Davis, New England Dancing Masters; Mary Cay Brass, New England Dancing Masters Presider: Dawn Danowski, Askew ES Sponsored by: West Music and GIA Publications Davis and Brass will present teaching methods, valuable repertoire, and an overall vision for making traditional dance part of your music program and school culture. The dances cover a wide rangeâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;from early childhood to upper elementary, and beyond. Singing games lay a foundation for social dances in a variety of formations. Learn how to present dance in a way that engages students and allows them to comfortably enter into this living tradition.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 102 The iPad in the Music Classroom: Toy or Multipurpose Tool?

Clinician: Lynn Basinger, Little Elm ISD Presider: Carol Chambers, Texas Lutheran Univ The iPad has the potential to be the best teaching tool youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever had.

Basinger uses an iPad daily in her music room and will share her experiences and favorite applications and will demonstrate how the iPad can help you meet the needs of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s digital generation while opening up a new world of instructional possibilities. Whether you have only one or one for each student, it can redefine and revitalize your teaching.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 202 Inclusion Strategies That Work!

Clinician: Alice Hammel, Christopher Newport Univ Presider: Susan Harvey, Midwestern State Univ How can we truly include all students with special needs? What adaptations and accommodations have actually worked in real-world classrooms? Come learn how you can create an optimal classroom environment for all students.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 204 I Have to Teach AP Music Theory?

Clinicians: Ronnie Sanders, Jefferson HS; Scott Bonasso, St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School; Andrew Davis, MacArthur HS Presider: Rodney Mason, Brazosport College If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not exactly sure what AP Music Theory entails, there is help! Three highly successful AP Music Theory teachers will offer the nuts and bolts on how to teach a successful AP Music Theory Class. Learn how to write an effective syllabus, use the latest innovations in technology, and employ dozens of creative ways to teach ear-training and part-writing.

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8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 216 Thoughts on Becoming an Expert Clinician: Brian Gibbs, Sam Houston State Univ Presider: John Yarrington, Houston Baptist Univ This session is suggested for CTME members.

Gibbs will identify and discuss critical elements of professionalism and expertise that young teachers will want to consider on their journey toward becoming an expert in the eyes of students, parents, and administrators.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 002 Get Interactive Now! Clinicians: Deborah Anderson, Liberty ES; Phyllis Thomas, Bridlewood ES Sponsored by: Heritage Music Press, a Lorenz Company Discover how to use interactive whiteboards to teach music concepts in engaging, inspiring ways. Anderson and Thomas, creators of the popular SMART Board Now resources, will show you how to make the most of this incredible tool. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll walk away with ready-made, easy-to-use, student-centered, and classroom-tested activities that will excite you and your students.

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9:00 AM / CC 003 Teaching Band with Excellence: Achieving the Most in Every Lesson Clinician: Bruce Pearson, Neil A. Kjos Music Company Sponsored by: Neil A. Kjos Music Company One of the time-tested ways to achieve the most in every lesson from day one is to keep students involved, engaged, and active in the learning process.

Pearson will offer band educators practical approaches and ideas for starting beginners, carefully planning and pacing lessons, supplementing lessons through technology, and applying enrichment studies included in the Tradition of Excellence comprehensive band method.

9:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:00 PM / CC EXHIBIT HALLS Visit the East and West Exhibit Halls

9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 AM / CC 008 Percussionist as Musician: The Pedagogy of Musicianship Clinician: John Lane, Sam Houston State Univ Sponsored by: Percussive Arts Society, Texas Chapter Todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s young percussion student is more technically advanced than ever.

The level of technical proficiency needed to perform advanced four-mallet marimba repertoire or to play marching percussion instruments at the highest level requires untold hours of technical practice. However, it appears this focus on technical facility has begun to surpass some basic musicianship skills. Lane will demonstrate how to teach musicianship skills such as listening, phrasing, breathing, and expression.

9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 AM / CC BALLROOM B Concert: UT/Austin Trombone Choir Clinician: Nathaniel Brickens, UT/Austin This concert by the UT/Austin Trombone Choir, winners of the 2002 and 2007 Remington International Trombone Choir competitions, will demonstrate the rich heritage of the trombone choir and the wide variety of music available for the ensemble. The performance will showcase the complete trombone familyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;soprano, alto, tenor, bass, and contrabass.

9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 11:30 AM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: TMEA/ATSSB All-State Concert and Symphonic Bands Concert Band Conductor: Dennis Fisher, Univ of North Texas Symphonic Band Conductor: Col. Timothy W. Foley, USMC, ret.

Concert Band Organizer: Kyle White, Grand Saline HS Concert Band Percussion Organizer: Don Garcia, Skidmore-Tynan HS Symphonic Band Organizer: William Foster, Caldwell HS Symphonic Band Percussion Organizer: John Perrin, Liberty Hill HS

9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 AM / CC 206 Self-Propelling Orchestra: The Class That Runs Itself!

Clinicians: Deborah Perkins, Southern Methodist Univ; Mary Havenstrite, Robinson MS Presider: Brenda Johnson, Garcia MS Sponsored by: Eastman Strings Do you have to repeat yourself often? Are you exhausted and frustrated with the pace of progress in your rehearsals? Havenstrite and Perkins will offer tips for successful daily classes. Easily adapted for any teaching level, the Self-Propelling Orchestra Class addresses teaching philosophy, classroom set up, and basic teaching concepts. Make your job easier, actively engage your students, and create a vibrant learning environment.

Saturday 9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 AM / CC 207 Techniques and Perspectives of the Honor Orchestra Directors Clinicians: Brian Coatney, Plano SH; Matthew Porter, Beckendorff JH; Ann Victor, Sartartia MS; Ginger Wolfe, Clements HS Presider: Ellen Townley, Lowery Freshman Center Directors of the 2011â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2012 TMEA Honor Orchestras will discuss the structure, administration, and focus of their very successful programs and will answer your questions.

9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 AM / CC 001 Caring for the Singing Voice Clinicians: Janis Deane, UT Southwestern Medical Center; Amy Hamilton, UT Southwestern Medical Center Presiders: Joseph Jung, Ector JH; Patricia Bonner, HSPVA The singer is a vocal athlete and as such must understand their instrument and always complete proper warm-up and cooldown exercises. Deane and Hamilton will focus on the anatomy and physiology of the voice; common voice problems; voice evaluation techniques; rehabilitation strategies; proper vocal hygiene; and effective voice warm-up and voice cooldown routines.

Singers will learn what the vocal folds look like and how they work.

9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 AM / CC 103 I Hear Voices! Audiation Techniques from the Ground Up Clinician: Amy Allibon, Birdville HS Presider: Cynthia Douglas, Cypress Ranch HS Allibon, a 23-year veteran middle school and high school teacher, will provide a sequential approach to teaching audiation. From the beginning steps to the UIL sightreading room, she will describe and demonstrate ways to develop this skill with beginning middle school students through varsity high school level. She will include tips for incorporating audiation during UIL sightreading competition.

9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 AM / CC 214 Interactive Whiteboards: Ideas, Organization, Lessons & Fun! Clinicians: Jan Baker, University Park ES; Kathy Draves, McCoy ES Presider: Angela Leonhardt, Concordia Lutheran Baker and Draves will share organizational ideas as well as full lesson plans and activities with identified TEKS while utilizing a Promethean interactive whiteboard and ActivInspire software. Come gain lessons that are ready-touse with Promethean or that can be a foundation and springboard for ideas with other interactive software. How-to information for your flip charts will also be addressed.

9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 AM / CC 217 Concept Collage II TMEA Featured Clinician: Artie Almeida, Bear Lake ES Presider: Abigail Hawes, Moore ES Join Almeida for a second hour of ideas for joyful music-making with your students. A variety of concept areas will be addressed, with lessons appropriate for primary- and intermediate-aged children.

9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 AM / CC 102 Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an App for That!

Clinician: Kenneth Tice, Univ of Cincinnati/College-Conservatory of Music Presider: Dan Keast, UT/Permian Basin Tice will highlight the use of mobile applications and web-based tools both in and outside the classroom/rehearsal. Learn how to use tools to aid in learning, communication, and program management.

9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 AM / CC 202 Once from the Top: Reframing the Role of the Ensemble Director TMEA Featured Clinician: Steve Morrison, Univ of Washington Presider: Laurie Doyle, Lubbock Christian Univ At the center of most secondary music classes is the conductor. Yet, is the traditional teacher-centered model of the ensemble conductor contrary to contemporary educational thought? Morrison will address this question and offer strategies for providing authentic opportunities for musical problemsolving in areas such as repertoire choice, performance evaluation, and using technology to help facilitate a community of independent learners.

9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 AM / CC 203 Care and Preservation of Your Healthy Teaching Voiceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Not Just for Singers!

Presider: Christopher Munn, UT/Pan American Regardless of teaching level or instrument, every teacher can enhance and protect their voice with healthy behaviors. Learn to recognize and respond to signs of deterioration such as throat irritation, breathiness, hoarseness, or periodic loss of voice. Schwartz will present strategies for alleviating these conditions and will share indicators of when to seek medical intervention.

9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 AM / CC 204 The Time Diet: Essential Time Management Skills for Music Teachers Clinician: Emily Schwartz, Arizona State Univ Presider: Russell Gavin, Baylor Univ This session is suggested for CTME members.

Being a music teacher can leave you longing for more hours in the day.

Whether you are a new teacher overwhelmed by the job or a veteran teacher feeling bogged down with ever-changing responsibilities, excellent time management skills are essential to your success. Schwartz will provide 10 essential time management strategies to apply immediately to your workday and to the rest of your life as well.

9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 AM / CC 205 Optimizing Musiciansâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Practice: The Neuroscience of Skill Learning Clinicians: Robert Duke, UT/Austin; Sarah Allen, Southern Methodist Univ; Amy Simmons, Texas State Univ; Carla Cash, Texas Tech Univ Presider: Si Millican, UT/San Antonio Surprising findings about how the brain develops memories for skills not only make the process of music learning more understandable and interesting but findings also suggest ways to make practice a more positive and productive experience.

9:30 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 AM / CC 216 Large Ensembles and Social Media: Friends or Enemies?

Clinician: Miller Asbill, Texas Tech Univ Presider: Wayne Dorothy, Hardin-Simmons Univ Driven by technology, society is changing at an incredibly fast rate, yet many music educators turn the other way when they hear the word â&#x20AC;&#x153;technology.â&#x20AC;?

As artists, we seek to inspire students, improve performance quality, and provide meaningful experiences centered in music making. Asbill will offer a new perspective on harnessing the seemingly limitless information on the Internet and the various, and almost instant, means of communication.

9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 AM / CC 002 Breezinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Thru Theory on the SMART Board Clinician: Jean McKen, Breezinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Thru Theory Sponsored by: Breezinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Thru Theory Breezinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Thru Theory is a comprehensive solution for teaching music theory and composition for grades 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12. Accessed online, students can review lessons, do drills, and complete composition activities with notation software or paper. New for 2011â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 is our SMART Board Teacherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Companion add-on, the first music product developed specifically to take advantage of the interactivity that SMART Boards enable. Come see it in action!

9:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10:30 AM / CC 003 Beginning and Developing Band Students: Success to Last a Lifetime Clinician: Deborah Sheldon, Temple Univ Sponsored by: The FJH Music Company, Inc. Sheldon will review effective methods to use with your beginning and intermediate band musicians with a focus on Books I and II of Measures of Success, a comprehensive band method. She will zero in on growing great musicianship from the start, emphasizing instrumental skill development, creativity, and cross-discipline instruction. The rich contents of this method will be featured along with aids for sequential, streamlined, meaningful instruction.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 103 Putting Your Best Foot Forward: The Ups and Downs of Teaching Rhythm Clinician: Gary Garner, Retired Presider: Victor Lara, Flour Bluff ISD Help students develop rhythmic accuracy through the use of the Eastman Counting System and the subdivided foot tap. Garner will demonstrate the use of these techniques in actual classroom situations through a PowerPoint presentation.

Clinician: Sandra Schwartz, West Virginia Univ

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11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 202 Articulation: A Method for Reed Instruments Clinician: Richard Meek, Texas Tech Univ Meek will offer a method for developing resonance and control over the tonal envelope. One should be able to approximate all the various articulations of a good violin player. Meek will include a graphic illustration of the use of the tongue and some of the latest technology enabling students to see what they are doing.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 205 Techniques and Perspectives of the Honor Band Directors Clinicians: Joel Ashbrook, Coppell MS North; Rick Brockway, Westbrook MS; Chris Brannan, Queen City HS; Richard Armstrong, Waxahachie HS Directors of the 2011â&#x20AC;&#x201C;2012 TMEA Honor Bands will discuss the structure, administration, and focus of their very successful programs and will answer your questions.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 206 Who Has Time to Test? Practical Assessments for Strings Clinician: Winifred Crock, Parkway Central HS Presider: Carolyn Vandiver, Austin HS Skill-based performance assessment was always complex and time consuming, but new requirements and philosophies can be overwhelming for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s strings teachers. Crock will share best practices in assessing string players easily and efficiently with examples and sample rubrics. She will examine philosophies of assessment and discuss how to cope with the barrage of requirements in education today.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 207 Concert: Texas Tech University Viola Choir Clinician: Renee Skerik, Texas Tech Univ Presider: Frank Woodruff, Deer Park HS Looking for exciting repertoire for your viola ensemble? The Texas Tech University Viola Choir will perform new arrangements of the Beatles, Piazzolla, and other classical arrangements by Dr. Everaldo Martinez. This performance will also include a commissioned piece for the ensemble by composer Dominic Dousa of UT/El Paso.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 214 Listen Up! Active Music Listening Lessons for Upper Elementary TMEA Featured Clinician: Brent Gault, Indiana Univ Jacobs School of Music Presider: Debra Johnson, Leon Heights ES Gault will focus on developing active music listening lessons for children in grades 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;5. Attendees will participate in sample listening lessons designed to introduce selected pieces while fostering musical skills and highlighting music concepts for upper elementary grades.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 217 Music Transitions: A Great Way to Get a More Musical Classroom Clinicians: Kristina Caffey, Teravista ES; Loren Tarnow, Hutto ES Presider: Libby Huntington, WoodCreek ES For most teachers, transitions can be a challenge. You want them to be musical but you arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t sure how to make them tie into your lessonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;you may even be a little nervous to try them. Caffey and Tarnow will offer great musical transitions and help you create transitions from the songs you are already teaching. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll show you how easy it is to prevent students from talking and instead have a more musical experience.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 001 Inspired Rehearsing and Teaching: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue Clinician: Peter Boonshaft, Hofstra Univ Presider: Donald Taylor, Univ of North Texas Sponsored by: Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc. Using time-tested wisdom, advances in modern technology, borrowed insights on how students learn, and the message held in a simple blue box, we can inspire students to learn and flourish. Useful for conductors and teachers of any level and type of ensemble.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 102 New Trends in Music Technology for Education Clinician: Jody Underwod, SoundTree Presider: Dan Keast, UT/Permian Basin

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Sponsored by: SoundTree Join in an in-depth and intriguing show-and-tell of new products that will enhance your teaching and get non-band students involved in creating music! Learn about recording ensembles, interactive music-making devices, teaching group guitar, and more!

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 203 Elementary Curriculum Outline for the High School Director Clinician: Juan Saldana, Smith ES Presider: Laurie Doyle, Lubbock Christian Univ With current economic trends affecting school districts, some secondary directors may be asked to teach an elementary class or two. Using a KodĂĄly approach, Saldana will provide a curriculum outline and sequence that secondary directors can use to plan for an elementary class without taking much time away from their secondary class preparation.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 204 So You Want to Teach College? Planning Ahead for a Career in Higher Education TMEA Featured Clinician: Steve Morrison, Univ of Washington Presider: Thomas Mensch, Tyler Junior College How does one make the transition to college or university teaching? Explore paths into post-secondary education, survey the variety of job opportunities, and learn about what it takes to succeed as a college faculty member.

Appropriate for teachers and students at all levels, no matter how remote your college career may be.

11:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 210 MTNA/TMTA Collegiate Chapter Meeting Presiders: Richard Fiese, Houston Baptist Univ, TMEA College Vice-President; Courtney Crappell, UT/San Antonio TMTA collegiate chapters from around the state are invited to participate in an open forum to discuss chapter activities and goals. Come and meet your colleagues!

11:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 216 Teaching Music: A Life, a Calling, an Art Clinicians: Brian Merrill, Southern Methodist Univ; Sarah Allen, Southern Methodist Univ; Julie Scott, Southern Methodist Univ; Lynne Jackson, Southern Methodist Univ Presider: Si Millican, UT/San Antonio This session is suggested for CTME members.

Music education faculty from Southern Methodist University will describe what aspiring music teachers can do while in college to best prepare for a successful and joyful career.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 212 TMEC Annual Meeting and Reception Presider: Debbie Tannert, Mills ES, TMEC President Sponsored by: Music in Motion and Mr. Eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Music Supercenters

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 002 The Best of Activate!

Clinician: Jeanette Morgan, Heritage Music Press Sponsored by: Heritage Music Press, a Lorenz Company Morgan, the editor of classroom resources for Heritage Music Press, will share a selection of lessons, activities, choral works, and games from the magazine Activate! Music, Movement & More. Bring your recorder and get ready to participate.

11:00 AM â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Noon / CC 003 Manhasset Music Stand Quality Clinician: Barry Heid, Manhasset Specialty Company, General Manager Sponsored by: Manhasset Specialty Company Heid will present a discussion with PowerPoint of Manhassetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music stand quality.

Noon â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:15 PM / CC BALLROOM A Concert: TMEA All-State Mixed Choir Conductor: Joe Miller, Westminster Choir College Presider: Janwin Overstreet-Goode, Friendswood HS, TMEA Vocal Vice-President Organizer: Edie Cooksey, Madison HS Accompanist: Robert Brewer, Univ of St. Thomas Orchestra: University of North Texas Symphony Orchestra, David Itkin, Director

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James Austin, winds & percussion

Michael Thornton, horn

Dave Corbus, jazz guitar

Margaret Berg, strings

Michael Dunn, tuba/euphonium

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12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:20 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: TMEA All-State 4A Symphonic Band Conductor: Sharon Lavery, Univ of Southern California Presider: Chuck Young, Gregory-Portland HS, TMEA Band Vice-President Organizer: Arnold Garza, Alice HS Percussion Organizer: Bobby Castro, Cigarroa HS

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 206 Non-Bassists Can Meet the Needs of Intermediate Bass Students Clinicians: Charlene Dell, Univ of Oklahoma; Anthony Stoops, Univ of Oklahoma Presider: Brett Berridge, Monterey HS Most middle school orchestra directors are not bassists and often feel illequipped to move the bassists in their orchestra beyond the fundamentals of instrument hold, left-hand placement, and basic bowing skills. Dell and Stoops will discuss common techniques that support level 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;4 music by offering shifting, vibrato, and upper-position strategies as well as additional supplemental materials.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 207 Rehearse for Practice: Practice to Rehearse Clinician: Jennifer Mishra, Southern Illinois Univ Presider: Sixto Elizondo, Reagan HS Teaching students to practice means teaching students to be independent musical problem-solvers. Teaching students to practice begins in the rehearsal room. Mishra will show ways to model musical problem solving in the rehearsal room to create independent musicians.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 214 The KodĂĄly Volumes: Resources for Teaching Clinician: Kathryn Kuddes, Plano ISD Presider: Rebeca Compton, North Riverside ES Kuddes will investigate the expressions of elemental style as found in the teaching resources and musical materials of ZoltĂĄn KodĂĄly and will explore these materials through vocal and instrumental applications.

motivate our students. Come explore a variety of options and find those you will be most comfortable incorporating in your secondary music education setting. Topics will include multimedia apps, reflective survey, group journaling, and online resources.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 204 Returning to Piano Teaching? Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Get Started!

Clinicians: Elizabeth Gutierrez, Private Teacher; Celinda Hallbauer, Central Texas College Presider: Betsy Hines, Lamar Univ Has it been a number of years since you last taught piano, or are you considering a private teaching studio for the first time? Gain a multitude of resources for getting started and understanding the basics for building and maintaining a thriving studio. Clinicians will share information on continuing education and professional development for private piano teachers and will offer an opportunity for Q&A.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 216 Teaching Music Across the Curriculum Clinician: Gregory Foreman, Leeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Summit School District Presider: John Yarrington, Houston Baptist Univ Sponsored by: Alfred Music Publishing Co., Inc. Come explore how you can effectively support other core subject skill development while remaining focused on teaching music. Learn about tools that can make music teaching more efficient, increase your interaction with classroom teachers, and help you become an indispensable part of your faculty when you support studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; educational goals. If you might be facing budget cuts, this session is for you!

1:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:50 PM / CC BALLROOM B Concert: TMEA/ATSSB All-State Jazz Ensemble Conductor: Jeff Jarvis, California State Univ Jazz Ensemble Coordinator: Brian Donnell, Greenhill School Jazz Ensemble Organizer: John Nutt, Crandall HS

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 217 Stix and Skins!

TMEA Featured Clinician: Artie Almeida, Bear Lake ES Presider: Dawn Danowski, Askew ES Kids love all things percussive! Almeida will share drumstick activities and lessons that use large drums. The musical focus will be on steady beat, rhythm, and form. You and your students will love these activities that are simple, easy to implement, and effective.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 202 How to Use Body Mapping in Your Teaching Clinician: Barbara Conable, GIA Publications Presider: Christopher Munn, UT/Pan American Sponsored by: GIA Publications, Inc. Conable will explain how to identify and correct errors in studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; body maps that cause faulty movement that interferes with practice and performance. Learn how to use anatomical models, anatomy books, the What Every Musician Needs to Know about the Body series of books from GIA and the DVD Move Well, Avoid Injury as visual aids.

Learn how to prevent injuries by helping students protect the elements of their body maps that are sound.

12:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 1:30 PM / CC 203 Digital Migrants Teaching Digital Natives Clinician: Keith Dye, Texas Tech Univ Presider: Brian Merrill, Southern Methodist Univ While most teachers are digital migrants, todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s students are exclusively digital natives, and this can create an obstacle. There are many ideas and applications that can help powerfully engage and

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Saturday

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 206 Improving the Intonation of the Oboist, the Reed, and the Instrument Clinician: Richard Rath, Oral Roberts Univ Sponsored by: Yamaha Corporation of America Learn how to improve intonation through a discussion of the problems young oboists face, how to discern the true root of the problems, and how to correct them. Rath will discuss how reed resistance, tip opening, and length combine to create good intonation, while maintaining response and flexibility.

He will also discuss pitch tendencies of the oboe, how to improve these tendencies mechanically, and what players can do to play in tune.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:50 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: TMEA All-State String Orchestra Conductor: Steven Amundson, St. Olaf College Presider: Lisa McCutchan, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor HS, TMEA Orchestra Vice-President Organizers: Matthew Bernard, Wagner HS; John Thornton, Stevenson MS

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2:50 PM / CC BALLROOM A Concert: Texas Two-Year College All-State Choir Conductor: Lynne Gackle, Baylor Univ

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 001 Got Music? Choosing Appropriate Repertoire for Your Developing Choir Clinician: Rae Moses, Carl Fischer Presiders: Kristin Likos, Taylor HS; Robert Dierdorf, Katy HS Sponsored by: BriLee Music Moses will explore the particular needs of singers in a middle school or developing choir, paying particular attention to boysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; changing voices. He will also discuss the criteria directors should use when choosing literature for groups at this level.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 103 The Five Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s: Providing the Foundation for a Magnificent Choral Program Clinician: Sally Schott, Retired Presiders: Michael Ware, The Foundation for Music Education; Paula Knight, Midland HS Sponsored by: The Foundation for Music Education Management, methods, materials, motivation, and marketing will be presented as the key ingredients in establishing and maintaining a productive, thriving choral program. Topics Schott will address include classroom management, rehearsal techniques, sightreading, repertoire selection, motivating students, recruiting, and retention.

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 214 Innovation Captivates: Bring a Fresh Light to Music Education Clinician: James Green, Sewell ES Presider: Rebeca Compton, North Riverside ES Have you been teaching a concept so long you can do it in your sleep? Do you need an idea to teach a concept in an innovative way? Green will present ideas that will help you catch studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; attention. Some are old, some are new, some are borrowedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t leave you blue!

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 217 Music Stations Are a Great Idea!

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 216 Guiding Musical Creativity in a Test-Driven Culture Clinician: Scott Harris, Stephen F. Austin State Univ Presider: Wayne Dorothy, Hardin-Simmons Univ Demonstration Group: Stephen F. Austin State Univ Music Education Students Creativity is highly sought after in society and todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s job market; however, in a test-driven culture many wonder if students are actually learning how to be creative. Harris, with model students, will demonstrate a variety of techniques that can bring a creative thought process to daily teaching, learning, and performing. From scales and exercises to etudes and solos, creative ideas will be discussed that can be easily implemented in any teaching environment.

2:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:20 PM / CC BALLROOM B Concert: TMEA All-State Jazz Ensemble Conductor: Wycliffe Gordon, The Juilliard School Presider: Chuck Young, Gregory-Portland HS, TMEA Band Vice-President Organizer: Roland Sandoval, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor HS

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:20 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: TMEA All-State Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Larry Livingston, Univ of Southern California Presider: Lisa McCutchan, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor HS, TMEA Orchestra Vice-President Organizers: Carlos Lara, Klein Collins HS; Kirk Jones, Klein Collins HS Percussion Organizer: Mario Luna, Forney HS

3:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:20 PM / CC BALLROOM A Concert: TMEA All-State Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir Conductor: Sharon Paul, Univ of Oregon Presider: Janwin Overstreet-Goode, Friendswood HS, TMEA Vocal Vice-President Organizer: Leigh Ann McClure, Central HS Accompanist: Peggy Graff, Birdville HS

4:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:50 PM / CC BALLROOM B Concert: Texas Community College Band Directors Association All-State Jazz Ensemble Conductor: Steve Wiest, Univ of North Texas Presider: David Griffith, Alvin Community College, TCCBDA President

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:50 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: TMEA All-State 5A Concert Band Conductor: Scott Teeple, Univ of Wisconsin/Madison Presider: Chuck Young, Gregory-Portland HS, TMEA Band Vice-President Percussion Organizer: Andrew Anker, Creekview HS

5:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 5:50 PM / CC BALLROOM A Concert: TMEA All-State Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir Conductor: Matt Oltman, Chanticleer, Director Presider: Janwin Overstreet-Goode, Friendswood HS, TMEA Vocal Vice-President Organizer: Robert Phillips, Clear Springs HS Accompanist: Joachim Reinhuber, Texas A&M Univ/Kingsville

5:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6:20 PM / CC BALLROOM B Concert: Texas Community College Band Directors Association All-State Symphonic Band

Clinicians: Pamela Griffith, Serna ES; Elasha Edwards, Flower Mound ES Presider: Libby Huntington, WoodCreek ES Work stations provide opportunities for students to make choices in their learning and to work at a level that best suits their individual needs. Learn how to organize students and materials so that stations can be an integral part of your elementary music classroom. You will gain the freedom to facilitate and have more time for individual and small-group interaction. Stations also enhance your TEKS-driven curriculum, adding fun for you and your students!

Conductor: Sarah McKoin, Texas Tech Univ Presider: David Griffith, Alvin Community College, TCCBDA President

2:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 3:00 PM / CC 203 Step Up Your Game with a Graduate Degree in Music

8:00 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 8:50 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: TMEA All-State 5A Symphonic Band

Clinician: Mary Ellen Cavitt, Texas State Univ Presider: John Yarrington, Houston Baptist Univ This session is suggested for CTME members.

Enrolling in a graduate degree program in music has a wealth of benefitsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; from advancing your career and boosting your educational and musical knowledge and skills to increasing your salary! Cavitt will discuss the expectations and benefits of attending graduate school in music.

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6:30 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 7:20 PM / LILA COCKRELL THEATER Concert: TMEA All-State Symphony Orchestra Conductor: Carl St.Clair, Pacific Symphony Presider: Lisa McCutchan, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor HS, TMEA Orchestra Vice-President Organizers: Jason Thibodeaux, Churchill HS; Jaclyn Friday, Churchill HS Percussion Organizer: Anthony Robinson, East Texas Baptist Univ

Conductor: Tim Weiss, Oberlin Conservatory Presider: Chuck Young, Gregory-Portland HS, TMEA Band Vice-President Organizer: Roslyn Vastano, PSJA Memorial HS Percussion Organizer: John De Leon, PSJA Memorial HS

Thank You, Scholarship Donors September 6 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; October 31, 2011 Louise M. Abreu Carol Ackerman Michelle Adam Bethann Adams Matthew D. Adamson Tyler Blake Adcock Christopher Wayne Ahrens Danielle Aicher Jennifer Elizabeth Alarcon Dr. Karen Albrecht Alejandra Alderete Jennifer N. Alfaro Wendy Ann Alford Daniel Allen Roy Allen, Jr. Ruth Allen Marc Allison Shari Lee Allison Stephanie K. Allison Shane Almendarez Marcos Altamirano Osvaldo Altamirano Judi L. Altstatt Phillip Alvarado Rosetta Ames Nelsalee Amy Travis Ancelet Christopher James Anderson Christy Anderson David C. Anderson Dwight Anderson Frank B. Anderson III Justin Anderson Lewis S Anderson, Sr. Carolyn Andrews Charles Thomas Angerstein Jo Ann Antinone Patrick M. Antinone Heather R. Arboleda Damon Archer Ed N. Arguelles Ormide Jamaule Armstrong Alicia Arruda Melissa Ann Arthur Dr. Ames Asbell Corey Ash Michelle Atkins Rebecca L. Atkins Kathleen Atteberry Cindy C. Austin Andres Eduardo Aya David Ayon Sarah Ayon Gerald A. Babbitt Kollin Baer Sarah Bailey Elizabeth Baker Terry Blaine Baker Elizabeth Malone Balkema James Bradley Ballard Stephanie A. Ballaro Laurie Ballesteros

Beatrice A. Balli Joseph A. Bansuelo Neil C. Barbaro Janet Lynn Bardin Jeffrey K. Barge Debbie Barker Ryan Barker Charles B. Barksdale III Julie Barnard Michael Barnes Victoria Jennings Barnes Zane Phillip Barra Rodolfo B. Barrera Bryan Barrett Stephanie N. Barrett-Summerson Deborah Barrick Gary Dwayne Barton Mark J. Barton Donna Baskin Katie Batchelor Laura Katherine Bateman John Batson Karen M. Batson Alma D. Beach Bruce J. Beach Stephen Beall Brian Edward Beck Karen Jan Beer James E. Beeson Carlene J. Behmer Rebecca Behning Sabrina J. Behrens Denise Anne Bell Micah Livingston Bell Heather Michelle Beltz Nathan Benavides Laura Luci Bendorf Marilyn K. Bennett Roy Benson John Benton Lauren Bernhardt Todd Charles Berridge Joe M. Berry Celeste Berta Catherine L. Besyner Elizabeth Bialecki Larry D. Bichsel Nancy Ellen Bickley, D.M.A. Patsy A. Biedenfeld David B. Biel Dr. Jerome M. Bierschenk Billie Lu Billett Christina Bires Geoff Bissett Angela Lynn Blackiston Harry Douglas Blake Heidi Blancarte Luis Blancarte IV Heather R. Blanco Virginia R. Blasczyk Criselda Armila Bocanegra

James Ray Bode Anne Marie Boeding Noel Boggs Susan Layton Boldrighini Lorena Elizabeth Boone Kenny Borak, Jr. Sandy Borrego Dennis A. Boucher Jim Boulet Joel Bourdier Loretta W. Bourn Chad Bowen Brandon Bowman Corrie Ann Box Darla Boyd Josh Taylor Boyd John Samuel Boyer William B. Boyle Alyssa L. Bradford Jill Bradford Tracy Diane Bradstreet Callie Reneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Brain Jeff Brain Stacey M. Brandenberger Jennifer Brandt Mitch Branick Nancy Lynn Bransom Derrick Eugene Bready Janice Leah Breitenstine Eric Breon Robert Brewer William Brewer Ellen Briggs Brian Briones Rick Brockway Teri Brockway Debbie Brooks Wayne Brooks Chris Brown Christopher Michael Brown Greg Brown Judy Ann Brown Nancy Patrice Brown Lori Ann Brunner Kim Byron Bryce IV Margaret N. Buchanan Kenneth D. Buck James Buckner Dr. Christine Buckstead Cynthia Ann Bulloch Matthew Bunge Christi Dawn Burkle David E. Burks Stan Burleson Natalie Burns Lisa M. Burrell Wendi Burwinkel Tommy Butler Nancy A. Byus James T. Cain Candace K. Cameron Angela Campbell

Heston Brice Campbell Dr. David W. Campo Ericalynn Cannon Chris Cansler Rolando D. Cantu Rosalinda Estrada Cantu Stephanie Odabashian Cantu Randall Ross Capshaw Haley Carbonero Elizabeth A. Cardenas Cindy Cardwell Rachel Maria Carlton William Geoff Carlton, D.M.A. Alexander R. Carr Steve Carr Armando Carranza Eric Carraway Vernay V. Carrington Cory Carter Nancy Casey Aaron J. Casillas Cindy L. Casillas Mark L. Caspersen Archie Carre Cassidy Linda Colleen Cassidy Rachael Ann Castillo Danny Castleman Leopoldo Castorena, Jr. James Michael Caswell Elyse Catoe Bill P. Causey Angela R. Caviness Kristina Yvonne Certain Anthony Cesario Lon W. Chaffin, Ph.D. Zach Adrian Chamberlin Christy Chambers Jo Ann Champion Denae Leah Chance Gretchen L. Chandler Lisa A. Chavez Suzette Denise Chavez Vanessa Perez Chavez Raul Chavira, Jr. Gloria Cheever Diane Childers Lynn Childers Aimee Cho Cathleen S. Clare Cathy Lynn Clark Jennifer Cahill Clark, Ph.D. Joe R. Clark Karen T. Clark Kay L. Clark Ruth Clark Jared H. Clarkson Richard Paul Clem Christopher T. Clifton Lamont Cline II Steven Christopher Cline Mario Cloud Brian Coatney

Kathryn Ann Cockrell Milagros M. Coffee Matthew Coffey Jodi Lynn Coke Bruce D. Collins Earnest Colvin Brent T. Colwell Penny Compton Linda Connally Mallory Conner Sarah Ann Cook Jo Lynn Cookus Eric L. Cooley Kim Cooley Nathan Cooley Sydney S. Cooper Trent Eugene Cooper Bob Copeland Edwin Cordoba Dr. Al Corley Gena Corley Paula B. Corley Michael Cortes Cynthia J. Costello Greg Keith Countryman Alison Cox Stephen Cox Gordon Craig George Crandall Jennifer M. Crawford Cheryl C. Crews Cliff Croomes Donald G. Crosby, Jr. Michelle Crosby Darrell R. Crowder, Jr. Elisa Carroll Crowder Tricia Crowder Berry C. Crudgington Kathleen A. Cuddihee Brian Christopher Cupp John Thomas Currie Mariselda Z. Cyr Chelsea Czapla Jared Thomas Dallas David Ray Dalton, Sr. Melissa Danforth Debbie Daniel Paula Sue Darby Barbara Dardeau Daniel Edward Darnell Mark Joseph Davenport Jose Luis Diaz Davila Laura L. Davis Morgan Davis Rory L. Davis Michael C. Dawson Mary Ann Day Tracie De Los Santos James T. Decker Brittany Deisher Ashley Elizabeth Delaney Chad Dempsey

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Dale Dempsey Missy Suzanne DeSpain Danny Detrick Beverly Joyce Diano Teresa Diaz LeAnna Dickey Diane Dillard Kimberly Marie Dillow Jason Dimiceli Ashley Witherspoon Dittman Jim Dixon Keith Dixon Leigh Ann Dixon Michael Dixon James H. Dobbertin, Sr. Chris Dobbins Lisa Dawn Dodd James Allen Dolnik Jacqueline E. Dominguez Monica G. Dominguez Robert Donahue Brian W. Donnell Gwendolyn N. Dorsey Nellie T. Doty Paul A. Doucet Tricia R. Douglas Bobbie Douglass Jeremiah A. Drake Robert Wilson Draper Rick Driscoll Shannon Elise Duckett Keri Deneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Dudley Shelly Duell William D. Duggan Jeanne Duhan David Franklin Dunham Adria Avis Dunn Stacey Lee Dunn Janna Carolyn DuRard, D.M.A. Karen M. Dyre Troy H. Eads Connie Earp John Easterling Andrew Easton Ellen R. Ebner Joseph Eck Tanya Souddress Eckstein Merrilyn J. Eder Bryan Edwards Casey Edwards Daniel Scott Edwards, Jr. Dyandra Rose Edwards Shannon B Edwards Douglas C. Eger Brian Eisemann Lee Ann Elgin Nicole Elias Sixto Elizondo IV Wendy Elko Adam Ellard Brittany Leigh Elliff Marilyn Grace Elliott Mike Ellis Exie Jo Elmore Peter B. Emerson Anne-Marie Endres Sheri Engelmann Byron Clark Engle Katherine Engle

Roy Anthony Enriquez Carla F. Epperson Debra Carmack Erck Ruben Escamilla Guerrina M. Esparza Claudio Esquivel Scott Elliott Estes Donna Estrada Dr. Richard V. Evans Keith Everett Dawn Elaine Everton Terry Everts Craig Ewing Eldon R. Ewing George Fahlund James Falcon Caitlin Fanning T. Andre Feagin Donna Fee Robert Feldbush Julie Ferguson Ronald Roy Ferguson James Fidlon Gregg Anthony Fielden Nathan Fink Lou Ann Fisher Lisa K. Fitts Steven Fitts Charlotte B. Fitzgerald Laura Ann Flanagan Kelley Fletcher Paul Fletes Sam Houston Flippin Dr. Debbie D. Flournoy-Buford James E. Flowers II Lanna LeeAnn Flowers Allison Hardgrove Fluck Carrie L. Forehand Julia Forsythe David Clayton Fortenberry Williams Harold Edward Foss Christina M. Foster Linda K. Foster William K. Foster Kathleen Ann Fowler Kayla Price Fowler Mary Margaret Fox Dan Lee Francis Shannon D. Franco Christopher D. Frank Frances Franklin Dax Freeman Dr. Eric Fried Beth D Fry Kasey Ann Frye Rev. Elaine B. Gabriel Susan J. Galentine Nita L. Gallagher Adrian Gallardo Adolfo Garcia, Jr. Audriana Garcia James Bowyer Garcia Joe H. Garcia II Stephan J Garcia James Robert Garen Pamela Kaye Garmon Deborah Garrett Jordan Taylor Garrett Richard Olin Garven

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Eric Garza Manuel Garza, Jr. Nicholas Matthew Garza Ramiro Garza, Jr. Sylvia N. Garza Elodie Jo Gasca Darby Gay Brad Gearhart Daniel Gee Karen K. Gentry Dana Jennings Gibson Kathryn Marie Gibson Staci Rae Gideon Andrea M. Gillentine Marvin Lee Goad Mary F. Gold Sandra Goldsmith Elizabeth A. Gomez Horacio Gomez Christopher Gilbert Gonzales Eduardo Nicolas Gonzales Manuel Gonzales David Gonzalez Kathryn Gonzalez Nicholas Gonzalez Rachel Gonzalez Richard Gonzalez Tracy Elizabeth Gonzalez Kareem A. Goode Pammala K. Goodenough Shelba Gorham-Bell Sally Gottlieb Geno Gottschall Benjamin Michael Grabber David J. Graeber Melissa Graham Grace Elisabeth Granata Alexandra Grant Gary Graser Rena Gray Clorese Vernetta Gray-Porter Matthew Green Courtney Paige Greene Charlotte Greeson Charles F. Gregory, Jr. Caitlyn Nicole Griffith Craig E. Griffith Stephanie Griffith Charlsie Anne Griffiths Celia Josephine Griggs Dora Lee Grinberg Bryan Gripp Janette Lynn Groll Jacob Gross Allen Grubbs David Guerra Jennifer Leigh Guffey David Bryan Gunn Kayse Griffin Gunter Uil Gunter Cynthia Gutierrez David Gutierrez Lucio Remigio Gutierrez, Jr. Eric Haenfler Becky Hageman Dr. Paul Hageman Ronda J. Haire Kelsey Ann Hale Sarah Cronin Halfacre

Julia C. Hall Jan Halls Dr. Karla Hamelin James D. Hamilton Ed Handley Fred Handley Gordon Haney Alan Donald Hanna Jim Hansford Kristine M. Hanzlik Dr. Julia Hardie Bethany Hardwick Gaynelle Hardwick Jared M. Hardy R. Michael Hardy Wesley Hardy Kathryn Hargis Katherine Hargrove Elizabeth Ann Harlan Diane Harper Prentiss Glenn Harper III Douglass Harrell Marshall B. Harrell Thomas W. Harrington Clayton H. Harris Keith E. Harris Malcolm Barnard Harris Reed Harris Rocky D. Harris Tykesha Harry Wesley M. Harsha Lorry Goldfarb Hartley Judy Harvel Heather Marie Harvey Dr. Loyd F. Hawthorne Megan Renee Hayden Robert Lloyd Hayden Kristy Denise Hayes Alison Haygood Marc Haygood Doug Hazlewood Leslie A Hebert Nancy Heffernan Stephanie A. Hein Karen E. Helsley Richard Lee Helsley, Jr. Charley M. Hendrix Anna Marie Whitlock Henry Marianne Henry Dolores L. Hernandez Sarah R. Hernandez Guillermo Hernandez-Ching Irene Dennison Herr Laura Sofia Herran Nathan Hervey Rusten T. Hess Richard Hicks James A Higgs II Branden Lee Hill Kellie Hill Lisa Merriman Hill Shaun Patrick Hillen Mary Beth Hillenburg Elizabeth May Hinkley Lizardo Hinojosa David Hiser Michael Dan Hitt Chantal Hoang Gabriele G. Hodges

Jeff Hodges Tobin Lee Hodges Martha Jean Hoehn Linda Hoffmann Paul Leonard Hogue Russell L. Holcombe Cheryl Denise Holland Mary Kathryn Hollier Janis Hollingshead Blaine Hollub Matthew Holm Dan Kyle Holman Adrian Holmes Donna Holt Karen J. Hooper Dr. Randall Hooper Jennifer Hoover Nikesha Hopes Heath B. Hopper Wesley Eduardo Hovis JoLynn Howard Crawford Howell Sara Howell Valerie J. Howell Karen Howell-Chapman Amber Hrynczyszyn Margaret Hudnall Joyce Hughes Kirsten Amy Hughes Chris W. Hulen, Ph.D. Cathy Humphrey Karen Diana Hunt Mary Katherine Hunter Richelle Molina Hurdelbrink Lydia A. Hurtado-Yanez Erin E. Huston Helen Hwang Michael Alan Isadore Austin Ishee Ritone Ivaska Donna Ruth Ivey Kenitra Jackson Bradley W. Jacob Peter C. Jagdeo Yvonne Marie Jaggard Josafat R. Jaime Judith M. James Judith M. James Jane Eileen Janda Gretchen Jarosek Chris Jarvis Dianna L. Jarvis David Jasso Lisa Alexander Jenkins Wendy F. Jenkins David M. Jennison Dustin Richard Jessop Andrea Jessup Dr. Yuli Jiang Angela R. Johnson Danelle Johnson Jan Johnson Katherine Taylor Johnson Kirk Johnson Kitty Johnson Nakendrick S. Johnson Ollie Louis Johnson IV Rebecca Johnson Robert J. Johnson

Sara Johnson Tennille Johnson Terrance Johnson Elizabeth A. Johnson-Black Shirley Louise Johnston Bradley E. Jones Daryl L. Jones Karen Jones Katherine Faircloth Jones Michael Keene Jones Robert C. Jones Robert W. Jones Robin Jones James O. Jordan Kevin Wayne Jordan Michael Jordan Chris Jorns Amy Josefy Melissa S. Joseph-Matthews Patricia C. Karaguleff Linda Keefer Michael Scott Keig Vicki R. Keller Kathy B. Kelly Kathryn E. Kelly-Wilkie Theresa J. Kendall Matthew Alexander Kennan James Edward Kerr Eleonora Khu-Lopez Denis Kidwell Timothy E. Kilgore Tyler W King Jon Kingston J Klich Dugan Klussmann Damon Ray Knight Cheryl Ann Knighton Melody Knott Brian Kosior, Jr. Jennifer Leeann Kotzur Adam Kramer Marsha C. Kruckenberg Briana E. Kruse John Franklin Krystyniak Charles L. Kuentz Ruth Kurtis Mary E. Kuterbach Giovanna Lacey Anita Sherryl Ladd Eric Laine Dianne Lami Glynnes Lanthier Ray Franklin Lashaway Lance Laster Casey Latham Amy Lauffer Dena Laurel Ray Lavan Donald V. Lawler Nancy C. Lawrence Patrick Leaverton Elizabeth Ledbetter Linda Ledek Leticia A. Ledesma Elizabeth Katra Ledford David Sang Lee Ashley Brianne Leffel Michael T. Lehew Randy Leifeste

Adam LeMaire Kevin Leonard Art LeSieur Jason M. Levin Adam Jay Lewis Benjamin Lewis Robert Charles Leyva Megan Li Gary L. Liebst Suzanne Liles Karina Flores Lindsey Michael Ralph Link Stephen John Lisko Gregory Scott Little Dan M Littles George Liverman Albert Lo Rona Gem Locke Clint Lockhart Tim Logan Jessica Loggins Derrick T. Logozzo Francheska Petrovna Long Daniel D. Lonie Elizabeth Lopez Lorena M. Lopez Robert M. Lopez Magon Loring Jesse Q. Lotspeich Joshua Taylor Lott Loyd Lott Rob Lovett Robert Lozano Hsin-Yi Lu Rick Lucio Mark Lucus John David Luker Krista Lundquist Jami Lupold Timothy Lynn Grant Lyons Kristine Lytle Warren Maas Sheryl Mace Joe N. Mack Diane E. Magier David Mairs Elizabeth P. Mairs Stephen Daniel Maldonado Marla Maletic Byron Eric Malone Matthew D. Malone Gail M. Manago Mary Ann Manceaux Richard Sean Mann Debbie C. Manning Margie L. Manning Jerry Manto Joan F. Marchelli Julie Marczak Robyn L. Maricle Jeanette E. Markee Linda L. Markert Keith A. Markuson Dr. Armin Tadeo Marmolejo Esteban Marquez Colin Marshall Keith J. Marshall Lisa Martin

Christine J. Martin-Beutner Laryssa Lyn Martindale-Dittman Amy Martinez Armando Martinez, Jr. Dionisio P. Martinez, Jr. Isabel A Martinez Lisa Martinez Luis E. Martinez Mark A. Martinez Mark S. Marty Jill Koppelman Massa Monte K. Mast Krystal Christine Mata Michael Robert Mata Rebecca A. Mata Brent Mathesen Jackie Rae Matthews Mary Jane Maus Nina R. Mavrinac Deidre Kay Maxey-Redmon Lisa D. Maxwell Jessica K. Maynerich Marinell McAdoo Meredith Wade McAlmon David Conway McArthur Frederick McBride IV Donald W. McCandless Ashley McCann-Hermis Shelly McClenny James McConaughey Nancy Johnson McConaughey Susan McCormick Karlyn McCutchan Lauren McDaniel Neil McDaniel Donna K. McGinnis Paula Jo McGrew Paul Ryan Mcinturff Gene McKinley Kyle Lynn McKinzey Alyssa A. McNiel Jonathan R.P. McTier III Timothy J. McWright, Jr. Lori Leigh Meadows James Nicholas Mears Alex Melendez Colette Melendez Robert Melendez II Arnaldo Menchaca Margarita Mendez Caitlyn Merta Christy Libson Metcalf Todd L. Meurer Jurga Miakonkich Carla Sue Middleton Jessica Milbrandt Carrie Miller Kay Miller Rebecca Miller Sherry L. Miller Rita F. Minter Jose Humberto Mireles Celene M. Mitchell Kari A. Mitchell Lee Ann Mitchell Truitt James Mitchell Justin M. Mixon Todd E. Modgling Chans Moellendorf

Charlotte Moellering Jennifer Moffett Julio Cesar Montanez Rachel G. Montellano Alejandro Thanh Montes Greg Montgomery Wendy L. Moomaw Brenda Moore Debbie Moore Elizabeth Anne Moore Linda Ezzell Moore Michael R. Moore Rachel A. Moore Ashton Michael Moreau Brian Joseph Moreno Lisa Morfin Clinton Jake Morgan Shannon Moriak Jennifer Lee Moser Amy Moss Susan V. Moten Anna G. Muela John S. Muir Brendon Robert Muller Eric Moon Mullins Melissa Mullins Dr. Christopher Munn Dr. Vivian Carole Munn Julie Munoz Michael Munoz Robert Allyn Munoz Kathy Denise Murdock Danica Murphy Quiyan D. Murphy, Sr. Chalon Stegall Murray Michael S. Murray Doris K. Music Ann M. Musselman Cody E. Myers Daria Myers Brent Nabors Paige Nalley Luiz Mullini Nascimento Brandon M. Nase Craig T. Needham Haywood Charles Neely III Susan E. Neff Brett Torger Nelsen Brett James Nelson Carol Ann Nelson Marty Nelson Thomas Nelson II Courtney L. Neva Cristina A. Newton Michael Wayne Newton Dr. Matthew Nicola Jason K. Nitsch Andrew D. Nixon Nick Nixon Natalie R. Nobles Christopher Noel Paul Noel Steve Noelle Todd J. Nolde Kyle R. Norman Erin Norvelle Britni Driggers Nuckols Justin R. Nuckols Bob Nulisch

Joe Nunez Dr. Mario Leoncio Nunez Rebecca L. Nunez-Stubbs Stanley Joe Oakes Anna Marie O’Brien Deborah A. O’Brien Pablo Ocanas Rebecca O’Donovan Judy Offman Mike O’Glee Michael O’Hern Antonio Nefi Olivares, Jr. Nancy Newnham Oliver Mike Olson Enrique Ontiveros Jaime Orpinel Rebecca Orr Ralph Ortiz Janelle Ott Emily Renee Owen Theresa Ashley Owen Dawn Oyedipe Christopher Padilla Oscar Padilla Barbara Paisley Brian Wayne Palmer Dusty L. Palmer Alex Pancheri Jessica Jeanette Parker Joella M. Parker Thana Parker Brigette Parsons Dorothy Patel Katherine B. Patterson Todd Curtis Patterson Karen Patton Anastasia Bowerman Payne Deborah Payne Joseph Norman Peacock Alejandra Pedraza De Martinez Tomas Pena, Jr. Dr. Suzanne Morgan Pence Belinda J. Pendell Dee Penrod Jerry Dennis Perales Alan D. Perkins Brett Perkins Dolores Perkins Brittany Peters Marjorie F. Peters Aimee L. Petersen Bruce Peterson Marcia J. Peterson James Petty Sharon Elizabeth Phifer Steve Wyatt Philippus Stephanie Pickens Betty Bierschenk Pierce Mark Allen Piwetz Jason David Plata Dr. David J. Polley Bryanna Porter Karen C. Porter Matthew Porter Kelly N. Porter-Centanni Jan Reichle Posey Danny Potter Hannah Evelyn Powers Emily Premont

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Reuben Presas Billy R. Prescott Emily Price John N. Pritchett Judith W. Pruitt Susan Pugh Dr. Kyle Ross Pullen Hilary Pyott Lora Rae Quezada Tracie C. Quinn Estephan Quintela Clifford Ashley Rabon Chris Rackley Pamela A. Raddin Gary L. Ragland Jed Hyun Ragsdale Paulette Rainey Gloria Ramirez Jessica Gabriela Ramirez Linda Loren Ramirez Evan Ramos Eric John Rangel Edward Ranne John Gilbert Rauscher Suzanne Ray Zachary Michael Reaves Chadwick Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neil Redden Jacqueline Reggans Andy Rein Michelle C. Reinhardt Lois Reiter Peter Rene Robert Lane Renfroe Rodrigo Reyes Cristina J. Reyes-Hoffman Jaime Reza Christopher Rhodes Jim Rhodes E. Suzanne Rhynes Alvia Clark Richardson Cody Denton Richardson James D. Richardson Stephanie Richeson Stephen Douglas Rickaway Patricia J. Ricks Juliana Riecss Rawlianne Riggs Timothy Charles Riley Ruben Rincon, Jr. Thomas James Rinn Isaac D. Ristow Kasey Ristow Dave G. Ritter Janet Ritter Javier Luis Rivera Sylvia Rivers Monica Roach Susan E. Robbins Wayne Lindsey Robbins III Eric Clayton Robertson Paul Robertson Sam Robertson Melissa Robinson Jeffery Allen Rodriguez Rene Rodriguez Rommel Rodriguez Kathryn Roe Lisa Weinheimer Roebuck

Barbara S. Rogers Michael Rogers Jeremy H. Rohr Maria Lewis Rohr Donald Rominsky Gabriel Rosas William Ross Darle Rountree Linda Royals Katherine Rozacky Jeffrey S. Rudy Monica M. Ruiz-Mills Phil Rumbley Priscilla Jane Rundquist Connie Russell Carol Elaine Rustowicz Michael Rybiski Eva Delgado Saenz Sophia Beatriz Saenz Darcie C. Sague Darcie C. Sague Mary Lou Salinas Patricia A. Salinas Juli Ann Salzman Mary L. Samples Emilio Sanchez Julio Sanchez, Jr. Eric Sanford Oscar Santiago Jon Sarver Sean Saunders Clinton G. Schaefer Jason Schayot Kade Schmalz Elizabeth Leigh Schmidt Paul Schmidt Stephanie E. Schmidt David John Schoen William Karel Scholten Raymond Schultz Dr. James Schuppener Louise Schuppener Dr. Laurie Scott Mark E. Scott David Scott-Rhone Debbie L. Seagraves Brian Stanley Sedatole Allison Sell Kendall Grant Seuser Sandra Shaffer Heather Nichole Sharp Alan Sharps Stephanie Kathleen Shaurette Jim Shaw Dr. David L. Shea Michael Edward Sheffield, Jr. Sandy L. Shelley William Alan Shelly Jimmy Ray Shelton, Sr. Dr. L. Scott Sheppard Kay L. Sherrill Melissa Shideler Liz Shine Dr. Thomas E. Shine Zachary M Shirley Jesse Lee Showalter Sarah Sibayan Donald Sibley

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Dennis Alan Siltman Roxan Silva Mary Carolyn Simone Christa Ellen Simpson Mona Sinclair Kimberley Anne Skinner Timothy Patrick Sloan, Sr. Dr. Floyd Slotterback Dr. Jay E. Smith Nathan Smith Trubie S. Smith, Jr. Edward Louis Snouffer Julia Marie Snyder Annette Solano Carlos E. Solis Ana Maria Solis-Herrera Paula Fimbres Soloff Wilbert Oscar Solomon, Jr. Erich Sonnier Melanie A. Sorgi Narciso Sorio, Jr. Rod Soto Allison Sozansky Allison E. Spencer David Spencer Paula M. Spencer Suzanne Spieler-Huff Deanna Spraggins Debbie Darlene Springfield Denise R. St. Pierre Pamela R. Stakes Jylyce Trylyne Staples Debbie Stark Russell Steadman Susan Imm Steber Ann Steckler James Steele Lindsay Michelle Steele Robert Ransom Steele Gloria J. Stephens Paul Alan Stephens Merideth L. Stevens Susan Stevens Catherine Yvonne Stevenson Steven L. Stevenson Nicole Stewart Kathryn Denise Stoltz Jan Lee Stonestreet Betsy Kay Stoupy Christen L. Stout Kelly Strenski John Wes Stuart Gilbert Stulting-Flores Pamela Sulak Robert Earl Sullivan Sheri M. Sullivan Donald A. Summersgill Kate Lindsey Sutton Rhonda Swanson Richard In Tang, Jr. Elizabeth Tapley Angel Tarver Tim W Taylor Deanna Teague Laura E. Teague Samuel Scott Teal David Terry Pamela S. Thomas

Mary M. Thomason Christopher Thomasson Joanna Thomasson Christopher Thompson Mary-Margaret Thompson Siobhan Thompson Ashley Thornton Annette Thorpe Paul S. Thronburg Nicholas Ryan Tieh Ray Tietze Brian Douglas Tillman Tim Timpani Morgan Tinsley Tamara Tisdale Lindsey Titus Pete Tolhuizen Kendra Irene Tolmsoff Cheryl Ann Tomczuk Todd Toney Juan Ricardo Toro Mollie Tower Will Townsley Anne Tracy Christopher Tran Lindsey Traughber Anna E. Trawick Kathleen Maureen Trent Lydia Lucille Trevino Martin Aaron Trevino James Trimmier Andie Troutman Frank Truex Tara A. Truex Gavin Q Trussell C. Larry Tucker Mark Tucker Sara Beth Tuffnell Dr. Belen P. Tuley Flenoyd Turner Ken Dale Turner Mark A. Twehues Leslie Uffman Erin B. Vail Eladio Valenzuela III Tabitha Vanderstoep Raul Vara Mark A. Varian William Matt Vaught Jesus Vazquez Henry R. Vega Glori Vela Angelica Velazquez Alfredo Velez III Dominique N. Velez Freddy Verastegui Roxanne Vickers Bernardino Villagrana, Jr. Abby Villarreal Evelio Villarreal Ramiro Villarreal Benjamin E. Vincent Connie Beth Viverette Virginia McGovern Volpe Megan Von Dreau Timothy J. Wadley Bridget Walker Sandra R. Walker

Theodore J. Walker Andrew Walton Larry Dean Ward Mollie K. Ward John T. Ware Teresa Diane Waresback Dr. Roger W. Warner Jo Ann Warren Adrian Washburn Dr. Kevin A. Wass David S. Waters Mark E. Waxler Adavion Wayne Katherine Elise Webb Ruth Ann Webb Kelly Marie Weddington Jonathan E. Weeks Wendy Anne Weeks Jennifer Weems Laura Weidel Glenn Edward Wells Mike Wells Clay West Elisa Annette West Eric West Paula G. West Janet West Miller Christopher White Dr. Dan White Lauren White Marty L White Michelle White Suzanne White Lara Whitehouse Sharon Carol Whiting Leslie Whittemore Brittany Lynn Wilbourn Helen Wilcox Dr. Donald G. Wilkinson Aubrey N. Williams Dan Williams Mandy Williams Willis Williams Jennifer Jones Willison Sharissa Renae Wills Sandra E. Willson Kelly Winstead Brian Scott Winter Mack Wood Claudia White Woodruff David Woods Della A. Woods Joseph Ray Woodson Matthew Woodward Dr. Marylyn Riley Wright Eric Wyatt Rick Yancey Annie Yandell Thora Yoon Brian Keith Youngblood James Zauner Roderick Richard Zeman Penny Zent Janet Zielinski

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