Texas Bandmasters Association - Membership Information

2008 OnLine TBA Membership and Convention Registration
2008 Membership is for the period Jul 1, 2008-Jun 30, 2009, and is required for Convention Attendance!!

Who is eligible to join the Texas Bandmasters Association?

Any person currently working in the profession may join TBA as an Active Member.
Any person who has retired from the profession may join TBA as a Retired Member.
All companies, corporations, or school affiliated organizations who wish to participate in the TBA 2008 Convention/Clinic for the purpose of contacting TBA members, are required to hold a Sustaining Membership

Active Membership
- Active Membership Dues - $50.00
Active Convention/Clinic Attendance Fee
- Pre-Registration - $70.00
  Pre-Registration cut off date 7/1/08
- On-site Convention Registration - $75.00

Retired Membership
- Retired Membership Dues - $30.00
Retired Convention/Clinic Attendance Fee
- Pre-Registration - $40.00
  Pre-Registration cut off date 7/1/08
- On-site Convention Registration - $45.00

Spouse Convention/Clinic Attendance Fee
(Based on husband's or wife's TBA 2008 Membership)
- Pre-Registration - $45.00
  Pre-Registration cut off date 7/1/08
- On-site Convention Attendance - $50.00

Additional Attendance Fees
- Member's Children (17 yrs and Younger) Convention Attendance Fee - FREE
  Member's Children 18 years and older register as a student
  (Based on parent's TBA 2008 Membership - and student id)
- Student Convention Attendance Fee (with current school ID) - $15.00
- Boosters Convention Attendance (two people) - $65.00
- One Day Visitor's Pass Convention Attendance Fee - $50.00

2008 Convention On-Site Registration
- All registrants using a credit card will be asked to use the kiosk computers to complete their transaction. Assistance will be available at the kiosk computers.
- At the Convention, registrants with school checks for $70 dated prior to July 1 will be asked to use a paper form.
- All checks dated after July 1 should reflect the on-site fee of $75. These checks can be used at the kiosk computers for membership and convention registration payment.
- All pre-registered members (membership and convention) should bring their TBA membership card (member number), email address and password used to register.
TBA Membership Benefits
- The Bandmasters Review is TBA's educational quarterly publication covering topics of interest to TBA members. These topics include information on band instruments, various teaching methods, current governmental issues and law changes, music history and theory, composing / publishing and much more. Now available Bandmasters Review Archive OnLine
- TBA Job Bank -- The TBA Job Bank helps match the right person with the right job. If you are looking to make a change in your career, visit the TBA web site for up-to-date job information. Likewise, if you have a vacancy, you may post it to the TBA Job Bank through our web site.
- Barbeque Dinner and Dance
  On Tuesday evening, the Bobby Goff Memorial Washer Chunkin' Contest begins at 5:00 p.m., followed by the TBA Barbeque Dinner and Dance at 7:30 p.m. This traditional night includes great Texas food, music for everyone, and activities for the kids. Admission tickets for the barbecue meal are part of the Active, Retired and Spouse registration package. Additional tickets may be purchased.
- TBA SBEC Professional Development Hours -- Texas Bandmasters Association has been approved and registered as a Continuing Education (CPE) Provider by the State Board for Education Certification.
- Clinics Handouts Archive -- 100's of Clinic handouts from past TBA Convention / Clinics are archived as PDFs and available for download.
  Clinic Handouts Archive
Convention Registration Fee provides:
- Access to the Exhibit Hall
- TEA SBEC Professional Development Hours
- Access to the convention clinics
- Access to the convention concerts
- Admittance to our Active Member Business Luncheon
- Complimentary Babysitting Service
- Complimentary Teen Room