The Texas Bandmasters Association hosts the largest annual state bandmasters association convention in the country with over 6500 people in attendance, including 2400 band directors and more than 600 industry-related exhibit booths at the Annual TBA Convention/Clinic.

2017 Convention/Clinic Information

July 20, 2017 - July 23, 2017
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center - San Antonio, Texas

2017 Clinic Proposals

Have an idea for a clinic?
The Texas Bandmasters Association is now accepting clinic proposals for the 2017 Annual Convention.

Are you currently a music educator or TBA member wishing to submit a clinic idea?

Click here to submit an Individual Clinic Proposal to the Texas Bandmasters Association.

Are you a Texas Bandmasters Association Business Member wishing to sponsor a clinic/clinician?

Click here to submit an Industry Sponsored Clinic Proposal to the Texas Bandmasters Association.

Do you have a community band and are interested in performing at the 2017 Annual Convention / Clinic?

Click here to download the Community Band Application.

2016-2017 Professional Developement

Professional Development Sponsors

Professional Development Schedule

Creating Meaningful and Musical Rehearsals and Performances
Cost: $10
Date: Wednesday, August 10 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Bowie 6th Grade Center, Amarillo ISD
Clinician: Phillip Clements

Creating Meaningful and Musical Rehearsals and Performances
Cost: $10
Date: Thursday, August 11 8:30 am – Noon
Location: Bowie 6th Grade Center, Amarillo ISD
Clinician: Phillip Clements

Setting Goals and Priorities in Your Urban Band Hall
Cost: $10 for the full day
Date: Tuesday, August 16 8 am – 11:30 am
Location: Kimbrough Middle School, Mesquite ISD
Clinician: Paul Schmidt and Tom Woody

Suburban to Urban and Setting the Tone for Your Rehearsal
Cost: $10 for the full day
Date: Tuesday, August 16 1 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Kimbrough Middle School, Mesquite ISD
Clinician: Jeff King

Starting Your Year for Success
Cost: $10
Date: Wednesday, August 17 1 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Coronado High School, El Paso ISD
Clinician: Tom Harrington

The Right Way, Your Way
Cost: $10
Date: Saturday, September 3 9 am – 4:00 pm
Location: SHSU The Woodlands Center, 3380 College Park Drive
Clinician: Darcy Potter Williams and Chris Yee
Sponsored By: TBA and SHSU Center for Music Education

Daily Drills that Develop Individual Fundamentals and Ensemble Skills
Cost: $10
Date: Monday, October 10 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Paschal High School, Fort Worth ISD
Clinician: Brian Merrill

Setting Goals and Priorities in Your Urban Band Hall
Cost: $10
Date: Monday, October 10 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Location: Paschal High School, Fort Worth ISD
Clinician: Paul Schmidt

Ensemble Techniques for All Levels
Cost: $10
Date: Monday, October 10 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Dawson HS, Pearland ISD
Clinician: Greg Countryman

A Teacher’s Happy Tuba Guide
Cost: $10
Date: Monday, October 10 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Dawson HS, Pearland ISD
Clinician: Richard Murrow/Miraphone Artist

Rehearsal Strategies and Techniques
Cost: $10
Date: Monday, October 10 8:30 am – 11:30 am
Location: Brennan HS Auditorium - Northside ISD, San Antonio
Clinician: John Benzer with Demo Group from University of Houston

The Art and Craft of Band Rehearsal - A Conducting Symposium
Cost: $10
Date: Saturday, January 28, 2017 9 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Texas A & M University at Commerce
Clinician: Gary Green

Developing and Adapting Your Daily Drill for Success Sightreading Techniques that Work
Cost: $10
Date: Saturday, April 8, 2017 9 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Steven F. Austin State University
Clinician: Steven Moore, George Little

Downloadable Professional Development Schedule

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The TBA Bandmasters Review

June 2016 - Volume 17 Issue 4

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