Texas Orchestra Directors Association

Texas Orchestra Directors Association
53rd Annual Convention & New Music Reading Clinic
July 27 – 30, 2014 – San Antonio Convention Center
SCHEDULE (Time and/or locations are subject to change)
All sessions and workshops are held in the San Antonio Convention Center unless otherwise stated
The Product Showcases listed throughout our program offer the latest ideas, products and services to band, choral and orchestra directors. We are grateful for their
interest and the financial support they provide our associations.
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Sunday, July 27
7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Exhibitor Set-up
Exhibit Hall C
8:30 am – 6:00 pm
New Teacher Academy
Brian Merrill, Academy Coordinator
Topics to be addressed include Classroom Mgmt/Discipline/Motivation, Resources for New Teachers,
Creating a Culture of Success & much more
Room 006
9:30 am
Golf Tournament
Stan McGill, organizer
The Quarry
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Childcare Available (no meals provided)
12 years and younger
Room 209, 211
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
TMAA Executive Committee, Dinah Menger, presider
Room 210
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
TMEA Elementary Region Chair Training
Marriott Riverwalk
Salon E
12:30 pm – 2:30 pm
TMAA Committee on Standards of Adjudication & Performance Practices, Mark McGahey, Presider
Room 210
1:00 – 6:00 pm
On-Site Registration/Hospitality Open
West Registration Lobby
1:00 – 3:00 pm
TexASTA Executive Board Meeting
Jose Flores, presider
Room 004
1:00 – 4:00 pm
Selection of TMEA HS Honor Full Orchestra
Craig Needham, TMEA Orchestra Vice-President, presider
Room 007
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Selection of TMEA MS/JH Honor String Orchestra
Craig Needham, TMEA Orchestra Vice-President, presider
Room 008
2:45 – 4:30 pm
Selection of TMEA MS/JH Honor Full Orchestra
Craig Needham, TMEA Orchestra Vice-President, presider
Room 008
3:00 – 5:00 pm
TMAA Orchestra Workshop
Jay Dunnahoo, presider
Sponsor: TMAA (Registration Fee Required)
Room 210
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
UIL PML
Rooms 217D
5:00 – 6:15 pm
W1: How To Advance in Orchestra
Room 007
Deborah Kidwell, clinician
David Hinds, presider
As a former fine arts administrator, Ms Kidwell will share tips to help prepare for an interview for a teaching position.
Discussion of the do’s and don’ts to help make that great first impression, preparation prior to the interview, the actual
interview and the follow up. Questions and answers to follow.
5:00 – 6:15 pm
W2: Soaring Above Middle C: Tips and Tricks to Teaching Violin and Viola
Room 008
Kathy Patterson and Dianne Babcock, clinicians
Christina Bires, presider
Do you think of violins and violas as the mutant alien version of your cello or bass? Need help in those first days of class
breaking instruction down into the smallest details? Join us for some fun, fresh ways to get your beginning violins and
violas started right…from rest position to bowing Hot Cross Buns.
6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Fiesta Welcome
Ballroom
Sponsored in part by Fishburn Violin Shop and Music and Arts
Come and enjoy the Taco Bar! Cash Bar
Featuring the music of No Strings Attached
Menger Hotel
Monday, July 28
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Registration/Hospitality Open
West Registration Lobby
7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Child Care Available (no meals provided)
12 years and younger
Rooms 209, 211
8:00 am – 9:15 am
RS 1: Grade 3
Debra Scott, conductor
Jessica Milbrandt, presider
Room 006
Title
Procession of the Nobles
Shadows Across The Moon
Rise, Shine
Tarantella on a Russian Folk Song
Glimpse of Elysium
Branding Iron
Daystar
Locus Iste
Snow Carols
Fire in the Forge
Wood’s Bolero
Such Sweet Sorrow
The Old Sioux Trail
Canyonland Skies
Tarantella on a Russian Folk Song
Wayland Overture
Composer
Rimsky-Korsakov
John Caponegro
Ivanovich Glinka
Kevin Uppercue
James Meredith
Joshua Reznicow
Anton Bruckner
Ian Edlund
Ted Allen
Mark Wood, Joseph Baldassare
Jerey Woolstenhulme
Brian Holmes
Deborah Baker Monday
Felix Mendelssohn
Michael Hopkins
Arranger
Deborah Baker Monday
Vanessa Fanning
Mark Barnard
Robert Longfield
Edited by Cameron Law
Mitch Bender
Publisher
Kjos
Kendor
VanFan, a Division of F Clef Music Enterprise
Tempo Press
C. Alan Publications
Carl Fisher
Kendor
Hal Leonard
RBC Publications
Grand Mesa Music
Ludwig Masters
Kjos
Wingert Jones Publications
Carl Fisher
MBS Publishing Co.
Belwin
Cosi Fan Tutte Overture
Baboquivari
Haydn for Young Orchestra
Three Lyric Pieces
TechnoStrings
Tango Loco
Odessa
Jigtastic
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Doris Gazda
Franz Joseph Haydn
Edvard Grieg
Julie Lyonn Lieberman
Reynard Burns
David Bobrowitz
Todd Parrish
Jerry Weseley Harris
Steven H. Brook
Edited by Cameron Law
Steven Frackenpohl
Highland/Etling
Carl Fisher
MSB Publishing
Belwin
Kendor
Wingert Jones Publications
Grand Mesa Music
Kendor
Instruments courtesy of Williamson Music Company
8:00 am – 9:15 am
W3: Inner Game of Music
Room 007
Barry Green, clinician
Jenny Gann, presider
Sponsored by GIA Publications
The Inner Game lecture-demonstration is about overcoming mental obstacles to performance, practicing and teaching
through the master techniques of Awareness, Commitment and Trust. This session includes Green’s humorous signature
demonstration of his distracting inner voice plus live coaching demonstrations with individuals performing. Session presents
the Inner Game concentration techniques with the audience as well as Inner Game DVD excerpts with ensembles. Green’s
workshops engage the audience in lively group exercises in addition to spontaneous coaching of individuals that instantly
transform a performer’s concentration from a place of doubt to a place of relaxed concentration.
8:00 am – 9:15 am
W4: What Do They Really Want?
Room 008
Jeff Turner, clinicians
Ginger Wolfe, presider
Discussion will dispell common myths regarding rules and common practices at UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest.
Participants will gain insight into what the judges are being told in TMAA training as well as take a fun look at these common
practices at UIL Contest around the state.
8:15 am – 9:15 am
Product Showcase 1: Finale 2014 and Percussion
Room 216
MakeMusic, company
Tom Johnson, presenter
Percussion notation make easy. This clinic shows how to create percussion scores that not only look right but sound right, too.
From simple drum set rhythm parts to complex marching band/drumline scores, discover the fastest ways to achieve the results
you want. Topics will include fast and easy note-entry, pitched vs. non-pitched percussion, specific playback techniques, changing
percussion instruments on a single staff, real-time entry, scanning music and more, all presented in an entertaining and nontechnical environment.
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Exhibits Open
Exhibit Hall C
9:30 am – 10:45 am
TexASTA Business Meeting
Jose Flores, presider
Room 007
9:30 am – 10:45 am
W5: Building Amazing Bass Players
Room 006
Andy Moritz, clinician
Ashley Johnson, presider
Recruiting bass players, setting them up from scratch, and developing them into hardcore earth-shaking titans of seismic
low-frequency awesomeness for fun, (minimal) profit, and great UIL scores.
9:30 am – 10:45 am
W6: Make a Sound Choice
Room 008
Christopher Rohrecker, clinician
Carrie Hartless, presider
Sponsored by Connolly Music
This clinic seeks to provide the attendee fundamental information about bowed instrument strings. Key topics include: how
are strings made (explaining the core and winding materials and technology), the impact of tension on the instrument, how
strings can be used as tools and a summary of helpful “tips & tricks” for string educators and players. We will also present
amazing, slow-motion videography on how strings vibrate and respond to the bow.
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Product Showcase 2: Band Brilliance Complete Band Method Books
Band Brillance Publishing, company
Michael Nadeau, presenter
Room 216
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
High School Student Leadership Day
Gallery
Jeremy Spicer, Connie Sanchez, Charlotte Moellering, clinicians
Session Instruments provided by Dallas Strings
(west of Ballroom A)
10:45 am – 11:45 am
Product Showcase 3: Do Recorders & Technology Play Well in the Classroom?
Room 216
QK-5 Curriculum Overview
QuaverMusic.com, company
Otto Gross aka “Austin Otto,” presenter
What do you get when you combine the seriously fun interactivity of QuaverMusic and your yearly recorded emphasis? A
new, fun and engaging way to teach everyone's favorite 400 year-old woodwind instrument! We will explore this and many
other elements of Quaver's Beyond Marvelous General Music Curriculum.
10:45 – 11:15 am
Visit the Exhibits
Exhibit Hall C
11:15 am – 12:30 pm
RS 2: FJH Reading Session
Room 006
Brian Balmages, conductor
Jen Miller, presider
Sponsored by FJH Music
Bring your instruments and play under the baton of composer Brian Balmages, who will read through many of the new pieces being released
by The FJH Music Company. He will provide insight into the pieces and share personal stories about their creation.
Grade
2.5
3
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2.5
3
4
1.5
2
2.5
1.5
4
3
1.5
2
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3.5-4
4.5
Title
Perpetual Fiddle Motion
Minuetto
Viking
Hopak!
Allegretto from Symphony No. 3
Silent Night
Yo Ho Ho!
Sweet Petite Winter Suite
Dance of the Tumblers
Olaf and the Elf Maiden
Waltz
The Last Chorale
Velocity
Streets of Shilin
Voices in the Shadows
The Thing Under the Bed
Dance of the Trolls
Composer
Brian Balmages
Newbold
Owens
Schubert
Morales
Gruselle
Balmages
Newbold
Debussy
Bach
Balmages
Owens
Balmages
Bernofsky
Forbes
Arranger
Brian Balmages
Dietrich
Newbold
Owens
McCashin
Morales
Gruselle
Balmages
Lipton
Newbold
Moreno
Lipton
Balmages
Owens
Balmages
Bernofsky
Forbes
Instruments courtesy of Williamson Music Company
11:15 am – 12:30 pm
W7: Bass Technique in the Classroom
Room 007
Sandor Ostlund, clinician
David Hinds, presider
This presentation will investigate the differences between how the double bass is taught in the private studio and the classroom
strings settings. After comparing several current double bass methods (Vance, Suzuki, Green, Emery, etc.) with class strings
methods (Expressive Techniques for Orchestra, Essential Elements for Strings, etc.), suggestions will be made to leverage the
advantages of these double bass pedagogical ideas into the heterogeneous strings class.
11:15 am – 12:30 pm
W8: Chicken Soup for the Orchestra
Room 008
Cathy and Dean Fishburn, clinicians
Christina Bires, presider
Clinicians are like personal trainers for you and your Orchestra. Topics will include benefits of having an outside clinician,
when to have one come in, how much to pay, how to prepare students for an outsider’s opinion, how to prepare for the
rehearsal and the steps to take to relieve the anticipation related to scheduling clinics for you and your students.
12:30 – 3:00 pm
Visit the Exhibits
Exhibit Hall C
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Barry Green Rehearsal (closed)
Room 006
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
TMEA Honor Orchestra Committee Meeting
Room 007
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Product Showcase 4: Choral Master
JW Pepper and Son, Inc., company
Luana Marler, presenter
Room 216
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Product Showcase 5: Old Becoming New: Little Known “Gems” of the String Orchestra Repertoire Room 006
Luck’s Music Library, company
Sandra Dackow, presenter
Presented by Luck's Music Library
Looking for "new" and exciting compositions for your string orchestra? Led by renowned arranger and educator Sandra Dackow,
teachers will have the opportunity to hear and learn about the forgotten historical gems of the standard string repertoire. Perfect
for concert, festival and competition performance; explore or revisit selections that have been "lost" in the mix of a vast history
of string literature. Exhilarate and inspire audiences alike with these old, yet "new" pieces of music history!
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Product Showcase 6: Creating SmartMusic Accompaniments with Finale
Room 216
MakeMusic, company
Leigh Kallestad, Tom Johnson, presenters
Did you know that files created in Finale can be used with SmartMusic? Whether your marching band show was created
in Finale or you want to scan in a solo for Contest, see how these files can be saved as SmartMusic accompaniments that
can be assigned for student practice.
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
W9: Mu Omicron – Promoting Leadership from within the Orchestra
Room 006
Brian Coatney and Tara Cesario, clinicians
Jenny Gann, presider
A key element in developing independent musicians to be advocates of music and the fine arts, is to foster student
ownership of their programs and provide as many leadership opportunities as possible. Discussion will focus on how to
structure class officers, guide them to be effective student leaders, and develop a leadership program driven by officers,
both socially and musically.
Sponsored by Mu Omicron
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
W10: Efficient Practice Guides for Violinists
Room 007
Eka Gogichashvili, clinician
Ashley Johnson, presider
Practice makes perfect IF good practice techniques are known and utilized. Learn how you can be an effective teacher
of efficient practice techniques. With the correct approach students not only learn the compositions correctly but also
achieve maximum results with the minimum amount of time. This presentation will address several issues that are crucial
for efficient practice techniques.
3:00 pm – 4:15 pm
W11: Implementing Popular Music into the String Curriculum
Room 008
Christopher Hanson, clinician
Ginger Wolfe, presider
Hanson will demonstrate, through visual aides and live performance, the benefits of utilizing popular music in string
curriculum and instruction. By sharing scores, arranging and rehearsal techniques, and footage from past performances,
Hanson will offer truly effective and measurable results of music education through students’ interest and musical choices.
4:00 – 6:00 pm
Texas Music Administrators Conference Meeting
Rick Ghinelli, presider
Room 210
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Product Showcase 7: Nerium AD – A Skin Care Product
Nerium AD, Company
Rene Ballard, Presenter
This is a skin care product. A video will be shown along with a brief introduction and conclusion.
Room 216
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
W12: Nature vs. Nurture: The Role Music Plays in Brain Development
Rooms 214C, D
Dianne Brumley and Cayce Harness-Brumley, clinicians
Scientific, yet practical information will be presented supporting evidence that children exposed to music exhibit increased
intelligence. Arguing against the idea of "giftedness", findings highlight the importance of stressing music education from early
childhood into adulthood, as continued practice dramatically alters brain anatomy and physiology. Subsequently, Professor Dianne
Brumley will provide positive tools for integrating the brain and music science into the music classroom and beyond.
4:30 pm – 5:45 pm
RS 3: Grades 4 - 5
Julie Blackstock, conductor
Jennifer Fox, presider
Title
Spanish Dance “La Tiranna”, op. 44, no. 4
Cossack Dance from “Mazeppa”
British Mystery Theater
A Mother’s Aria
Four Appalachian Moods
Bazaar
Impresario Overture
Grover’s Corners from “Our Town”
New World Symphony from Symphony No. 9, mvt. IV
Keystone
La Montana
Serenade in g minor
Centrefugue
Celebration
Andante Cantabile from “Petite Symphonie”
Country Song
Bagdan’s Castle
Springtide
Spy Games (TODA Composition Contest Winner)
Room 006
Composer
Luigi Boccherini
Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Andy Patterson
Joshua Reznicow
David Williams
George Sweet
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Aaron Copland
Antonin Dvorak
Alan Lee Silva
Gene Williams
Vassili Kalinnikov
M.L. Daniels
Bob Mathews
Charles Gounod
Gustav Holst
Robert Sieving
Darren Mitchell
Brent Smith
Arranger
Douglas Stroud
Sandra Dackow
Steven Frackenpohl
Paul Lavender
Deborah Baker Monday
Matthew Moreno
Robert Sieving
Publisher
Ludwig Masters
Tempo Press
Tempo Press
Tempo Press
TRN Music Publisher, Inc.
Carl Fisher
Kendor Music, Inc.
Boosey & Hawkes
Kendor Music, Inc.
Carl Fisher
El Cerrito Music
Luck’s Music Library
Kjos Music Company
Kjos Music Company
Grand Mesa Music
Highland/Etling
Kjos Music Company
Grand Mesa Music
Wingert Jones
Instruments courtesy of Williamson Music Company
4:30 pm – 5:45 pm
W13: Building a Powerful Viola Section
Room 007
Kathryn Steely, clinician
Amanda Su, presider
Explore ways to enhance individual and group sound production by utilizing studio and classroom applications through
particular focus on bow technique and ensemble playing. Bring your viola and play along!
4:30 pm – 5:45 pm
W14: Measure of Success for Strings
Brian Balmages, clinician
Carrie Hartless, presider
Sponsored by FJH Music
Room 008
Discover “Measures of Success for Strings,” an exciting and powerful new string classroom method that combines time
tested pedagogy with outstanding sequencing and repertoire. Designed to foster musical growth by focusing on the presentation
of new concepts through repertoire, “Measures of Success for Strings” systematically presents and reinforces musical
techniques in a practical and positive way. Prepare to experience a new level of “success” with your beginning string students!
5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
TMEA State Board Training
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Product Showcase 8: Lesson Planning in a Flash!
Room 216
Patti DeWitt Inc., Company
Patti DeWitt Folerts, Presenter
Dr. DeWitt presents a demonstration of Presto! Planner, a lesson planning software designed specifically for music
classes-band, orchestra, choir, elementary. Presto! Planner will make your lesson planning streamlined and organized in a
format that is straight-forward and clear even for administrators with little or no music background.
7:00 – 10:30 pm
Marriott Riverwalk Salons E, F
TODA BBQ and Silent Auction
Historic Sunset Station
Sponsored by Lisle Violin Shop and Dallas Strings
Josh Prado, DJ
Sunset Station is just on the other side of I-37 and is within walking distance. From the convention center, walk east on
Market Street. Walk East on Market; Market Street will end due to construction. Cross Market and continue on Bowie Street to
Commerce (1 block). Turn right on Commerce Street and continue. Commerce Street crosses underneath Highway 281
(approx. 3 blocks).*there is a sidewalk that crosses underneath the freeway* Turn right on Hoefgen Street. You will arrive
at 1174 E Commerce, Sunset Station Depot 1 on the left. If you drive, parking is $5.00.
Tuesday, July 29
7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Registration/Hospitality Open
West Registration Lobby
7:30 am - 10:00 pm
Child Care Available (no meals available)
12 years and younger
Rooms 209, 211
8:00 – 9:15 am
RS 4: Grades 1 – 2
Bryanna Porter, conductor
Allison Southard, presider
Title
Vivaldi’s Autumn Seasonings
Erie Canal Songs
The Silver Canoe
Korean Melody (Doraji)
Caissons Go Rolling Along
Ecossaise in G
Simple Hoedown
Snow (Yuki)
Escalator
Pulse Pounding
Graduation Day
Dry Bones
Moonlighting
Song and Dance
Airborne Heroes
Eventide Voyage
Kinetic
Room 006
Composer
Antonio Vivaldi
Ian Edlund
Lorie Gruneisen
Traditional Korean Folk Song
Edmund L. Gruber
Ludwig van Beethoven
Jason W. Krug
Traditional Japanese
David Bobrowitz
Sean O’Loughlin
Susan H. Day
African-American Spiritual
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ian Edlund
Steven J. Campbell
Marc Allison
Shirl Jae Atwell
Arranger
Deborah Baker Monday
Albert Wang
Bob Cerulli
Frank J. Halferty
Brendan McBrien
Andrew H. Dabczynski
Deborah Baker Monday
Publisher
Kjos
RBC
Kendor
Ludwig Masters
Alfred
Kendor
Ludwig Masters
Kjos
Grand Mesa
Carl Fischer
Wingert Jones
Belwin
Kendor
RBC
Highland/Etling
C. Alan
Wingert Jones
Tango Por Uno
Hungarian Folk Dance
Nighthawk
Larghetto from Concerto Grosso op.6, no.12
Sing We and Chant It
Zuma Breakers
Brindisi
Valse Diabolique
Storm the Gates
Native American Spirit
R. Anne Svendsen
Traditional
Mike Kamuf
George Frideric Handel
Thomas Morley
Doug Spata
Giuseppe Verdi
Joseph Compello
Alan Lee Silva
Sara Bongo
Janice L. McAllister
Andrew H. Dabczynski
Deborah Baker Monday
John Caponegro
Ludwig Masters
Kendor
Belwin
Highland/Etling
Carl Fischer
Highland/Etling
Kendor
Carl Fischer
Carl Fischer
Highland/Etling
Instruments courtesy of Williamson Music Company
8:00 – 9:15 am
W15: Student Teacher Mentoring 101
Room 007
Michael Stringer and Brian Coatney, clinicians
Ryan Ross, presider
There are a few things a cooperating teacher can do to ensure a superior and fulfilling experience for everyone . Topics to
include all tasks cooperating teachers should complete prior to, during and after the student teaching semester in order to
give the student the most complete and positive experience possible.
8:00 – 9:15 am
W16: Bow that Baton!
Room 008
Stephen Heyde, clinician
Desiree Overree, presider
A conducting clinic for string players using corollary string techniques as the basis of natural, effective and communicative
gestures from the podium.
8:15 am – 9:15 am
Product Showcase 9: Measures of Success…
Room 216
The FJH Music Company Inc., Company
Brian Balmages, Presenter
Discover the true potential of your beginning band with Measures of Success, a method designed to foster musical growth,
develop a deeper understanding of music, and provide plenty of excitement along the way. Motivational ideas, teaching
strategies, and unique assessment tools will all be discussed in detail.
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Exhibits Open
Exhibit Hall C
9:30 – 10:45 am
W17: Tao Artistry – Anna’s Way
Room 006
Barry Green, clinician
Victoria Campion, presider
Sponsored by D’Addario, Lisle Violin Shop
Anna’s Way is a forty-five minute musical journey into the world of a teenage bass prodigy who is frustrated with practicing,
rehearsals, concerts and competitions. Then she rediscovers the joy of music after lessons with Tai Chi Master Chen. Alan
Scofield’s moving story offers a creative approach to how we listen to, learn and play music. This transformational journey is
set to music from China, India, Africa, Brazil, Israel, and America by Tony Osborne, Francois Rabbath, Arvo Part, Astor Piazzolla,
Emily Brown, Mary Knysh, Larry Dunlap, Frank Proto and Andres Martin. This inspirational story features Zen principles that
unleash the highest levels of artistry from musicians, actors, singers and dancers. Less is more. The key to playing last is in
mastering how to play one note. Singing, dancing, drumming brings out the inner child and joy of music. A walk in the woods, a
pebble in the stream, the mountains and trees, the silence of nature and our own breath hold the keys to magic in music. Zen
mindfulness guides Anna to learn for herself the artist’s way, bringing Eastern thought and Western music into perfect harmony.
9:30 am – 10:30am
Product Showcase 10: Expressive Techniques for Orchestra
Room 008
Tempo Press, Company
Michael Alexander, Presenter
A new all-in-one product for teaching technique, style and expression to your performing ensembles. Suitable for advanced
middle school through high school ensembles, Expressive Techniques for Orchestra features the combined ideas of noted
educators and authors: Michael Alexander, Kathleen DeBerry Brungard, Sandra Dackow and Gerald Anderson.
Bring instruments to join the reading ensemble as they explore and discuss each portion of the book.
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Product Showcase 11: SmartMusic for the Middle and High School Director: Panel Discussion
MakeMusic, Company
Room 216
Leigh Kallestad, Presenter
Hear a panel of Texas band directors discussing their experiences of how they integrated SmartMusic into their programs.
Topics include: SmartMusic in the rehearsal hall and home, utilizing the UIL contest titles, student assignments and
accountability, Finale-created marching band assignments, best practices for getting started and open Q and A.
9:30 am – 10:45 am
W18: In Tune Nation
Room 007
Matt Porter and Michael Fahey, clinicians
Laura Flanagan, presider
So much of the Orchestra class period can be spent tuning instruments and developing strong intonation skills. Have
you ever thought, “There has to be a better way?” In the first half of “In Tune Nation” Mr. Porter will present and
demonstrate techniques for developing instrumental tuning skills through middle school with an emphasis on quality and
efficiency. In the second half Mr. Fahey will share ideas to help develop techniques and listening skills which allow them to
play in tune more consistently.
10:45 – 1:00 pm
Visit the Exhibits
10:45 am – 11:45 am
Product Showcase 12: Total Percussion Jam: A Revolutionary Beginning Percussion Method
Room 216
Adventure Percussion, Company
Yale Snyder, Presenter
A "Total" Percussion method that teaches beginning percussion through percussion ensemble performance. Book one
contains nine exciting beginning percussion ensembles that kids love to play.
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
TMEA MS/JH Coordinators Meeting
Andy Sealy and Craig Needham, presiders
Room 008
1:00 – 2:15 pm
RS 5: Full Orchestra
Craig Needham, conductor
Aryc Lane, presider
Room 006
Title
Andante from Symphony No. 8
Gymnopedie No. 3
Pinball Wizard
Dance of the Gypsy
Fanfare Rondeau
The Firebird Berceuse and Finale
Cityscapes
Overture to Royal Fireworks Music
Three Dances from the Fantastic Toyshop
Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24
Music from How to Train Your Dragon
Esmana Cani
Murph’s March
A Dance of Clowns
Barcarolle from the Tales of Hoffmann
Spanish Dance No. 4
Holiday Mash-Up
Anchors Aweigh
Tango
Tower of Power Greatest Hits
Exhibit Hall C
Composer
Franz Schubert
Erik Satie
Peter Townshend
Camille Saint-Saens
Jean Mouret
Igor Stravinsky
Layton, Fisher and Schwartz
G.F. Handel
Gioachino Rossini
O’Neill and Kinkel
John Powell
Pascual Narro
Ronald Follas
Felix Mendelssohn
Jacques Offenbach
Enrique Granados
Traditional
Charles Zimmermann
John Paulson
Castillo, Krupka and Garibaldi
Arranger
William Rich
Bob Phillips
Patrick Roszell
Kirt Mosier
Douglas Wagner
Jack Bullock
Mike Lewis
Richard Meyer
Douglas Stroud
Bob Phillips
Nile Wilson
Albert Wang
Jerry Brubaker
Sandra Dackow
Clark McAlister
Patrick Roszell
Paul Whear
Victor Lopez
Publisher
Northfield Press
Belwin Orchestra
Belwin Orchestra
Wingert Jones
Belwin Orchestra
Belwin Orchestra
Ludwig Masters
Highland/Etling
Ludwig Masters
Belwin Orchestra
Hal Leonard
Ludwig Masters
C. Alan Publications
Belwin Orchestra
Tempo Press
Ludwig Masters
Belwin Orchestra
Ludwig Masters
C. Alan Publications
Belwin Orchestra
Instruments courtesy of Williamson Music Company
Percussion equipment provided by Majestic and Mapex Percussion
1:00 – 2:15 pm
W19: Teaching String Technique in MS/JH Has Never Been So Easy
Kirk D. Moss, clinician
Room 007
Ryan Ross, presider
Sponsored by TexASTA
Gain ideas on how to improve the sound of your middle or high school string ensemble through the use of exercises that
develop and expand technique. Bring an instrument for this action packed session.
1:00 – 2:15 pm
W20: School Orchestras CAN Play in Tune
Room 008
Ian Edlund, clinician
Desiree Overree, presider
It IS possible! Session will examine the elements of good intonation and teaching strategies that will get results at
all grade levels.
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Product Showcase 13: Nerium AD – A Skin Care Product
Nerium AD, Company
Rene Ballard, Presenter
This is a skin care product. A video will be shown along with a brief introduction and conclusion.
Room 216
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Product Showcase 14: Full Orchestra Titles from Sandra Dackow Editions
Room 006
Tempo Press, Company
Sandra Dackow, Presenter
Bring your instruments! Led by renowned conductor and arranger Sandra Dackow, teachers will have the opportunity to
explore her easy intermediate compositions for full orchestra, which have been favorites of teachers, students and audiences
for over twenty years. Attendees will play both new titles and old favorites. Dr. Dackow will also offer rehearsal and
performance tips specific for each title.
2:30 – 3:45 pm
W21: Fearless Improvisation
Room 007
Michael Alexander, clinician
Sam Mendez, presider
Incorporate improvisation into string classes from the very first day of instruction! Emphasis will be placed on procedures,
which promote student attitudes and sequential skill building. Participants will receive copies of a scope and sequence for
years 1 through 2 of string improvisation exercises and ideas to continue through high school. Bring your instrument and
join in with the fun!
2:30 – 3:45 pm
W22: A Teacher as Phoenix
Room 008
Brian Balmages, clinician
Jennifer Miller, presider
Sponsored by FJH Music
The challenges facing music programs have never been more real and more serious. We fight battles every day and
provide landmark studies showing evidence of higher test scores, graduation rates, cognitive function, and more. Despite
this, obstacles remain and place increasing stress on directors and programs. Now more than ever, it is time to rise up, in
unison – and it all begins on the podium…
2:45 pm – 3:45 pm
Product Showcase 15: Travel to Learn, Learn to Travel
Room 216
Kaleidoscope Adventures, Company
Robin Parker, Presenter
Travel to Learn, Learn to Travel is for everyone no matter if you are a first year teacher or a seasoned veteran, taking trips
should be about the amazing musical experiences. Join the Kaleidoscope Adventure team and Debbie Baker, Associate
Director of Bands at Hillcrest High School, Al and Brian Timmons, Band Director at Bergenfield High School, NJ as they
share the do's and don'ts in trip planning; assist in decisions on where/why/what purpose to travel, and how to organize a
step-by-step process for a successful trip. Kaleidoscope Adventures has assisted music departments for 20 years in the
student travel business. Together they have traveled with their bands to New York City, Hawaii, San Francisco, Orlando,
Atlanta and the French Riviera. Music trips are memories that will last forever!
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Product Showcase 16: Maximizing Your Time
Marching Slow Concepts, Company
Randy Gilmore, Presenter
Room 216
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Product Showcase 17: Sideliner Sound System and Cases
Exhibit Hall D
Opti-Case, Inc./Opti-Sound Inc., Company
David Phipps, Presenter
Demo ease of use for set up, usage and package design.
4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
RS 6: New to the PML
Room 006
Todd Berridge, Craig Needham, Matthew Porter, Ann Smith, conductors
Charilyn Rojas, presider
Sponsored by JW Pepper
Reading session for new 2015 PML additions (grades 1-4 String only)
G Grade
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Title
Aspire
Butterflies at Night
Labyrinth
Allegro from Sinfonia No. 7 in G Minor
Lyric Pieces (grade 2)
Lyric Pieces (grade 3)
Dragonfly
A Festive March
Forest Hills Folk Suite
Grand March from Aida
In Paradisum
Jubilant Overture
Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song
Madrigal (My Bonnie Lass)
The Rowan Tree
Three Movements from Lincolnshire Posy
Three Movements from Lincolnshire Posy
Bagatelle
Meadowlands
Salvation Is Created
Shortnin’ Bread Blues
Loch Lomond
Silhouettes
Suite for Strings
The Ghosts of Agincourt
The Ides of March
Sicilienne
Woodland Park
Celtic Roots
March Militaire, Op. 51, No. 1
Toccata
With Quiet Reflection
Composer
Bob Phillips
Chris Campbell
Vance Zuehlsdorff
Johann Christian Bach
Edvard Grieg
Edvard Grieg
Doug Spata
G.F. Handel
Bob Phillips
Giuseppe Verdi
Gabriel Faure
Joshua Reznicow
Brian Balmages
Thomas Morley
Traditional
Percy Aldridge Grainger
Percy Aldridge Grainger
Ludwig van Beethoven
Russian Folk Song
Pavel Tchesnokov
Deborah Baker Monday
Traditional
Alan Lee Silva
Marc-Antoine Charpentier
Brendan McBrien
Sean O’Loughlin
Gabrielle Fauré
Robert S. Frost
Traditional Irish Jigs
Franz Schubert
Frescobaldi
Gary P. Gilroy
Arranger
Bob Phillips
Chris Campbell
Robert D. McCashin
Robert D. McCashin
Robert D. McCashin
Doug Spata
Ronald Wilcott
Bob Phillips
Percy Hall
Bob Lipton
Brian Balmages
Deborah Baker Monday
Steven Rosenhaus
Robert Longfield
Robert Longfield
Carrie Lane Gruselle
David Bobrowitz
Clark McAlister
David Bobrowitz
Alan Lee Silva
Robert D. McCashin
Sean O’Loughlin
John O’Neill
Robert S. Frost
Kenneth Baird
Bob Cerulli
John Beeman
Publisher
Alfred Music
LudwigMasters Publications
Grand Mesa Music
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
Alfred Music
Grand Mesa Music
Alfred Music
LudwigMasters Publications
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
LudwigMasters Publications
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
Wingert-Jones
Grand Mesa Music
LudwigMasters Publications
LudwigMasters Publications
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
LudwigMasters Publications
LudwigMasters Publications
Wingert-Jones
Grand Mesa Music
Carl Fischer Music
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
Wingert-Jones
Carl Fischer Music
The FJH Music Company, Inc.
LudwigMasters Publications
Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard
Alfred Music
Grand Mesa Music
Gary P. Gilroy Publications
Instruments courtesy of Williamson Music Company
4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
W23: Chamber Music for UIL Solo & Ensemble Contests
Room 007
Priscilla Holt, clinician
Theresa Strange, presider
Selecting appropriate chamber music for UIL S/E contests will save you time and your students money! A 4 year plan will be
shared as well as annotated lists of appropriate chamber music will be provided and discussed. Definitely a resume builder
for your students and a benefit to your orchestral program!
4:00 pm -5:15 pm
W24: Essential Elements of Beginning String
Room 008
Charles Laux, clinician
Sam Mendez, presider
Discussion of time-tested and proven pedagogy of Essential Elements for Strings. Join this master teacher as he walks
through the first year of string playing using the music and pedagogy from Book 1, as well as the ever-growing resources
from the new EE interactive website. Practical ways to incorporate the book, practice tools and technology for your classroom.
5:15 pm – 6:15 pm
Product Showcase 18: Getting Started with SmartMusic: Repertoire and Practice Tools
Room 216
MakeMusic, Company
Leigh Kallestad, Presenter
Learn how SmartMusic can enhance your teaching and inspire your students. The SmartMusic repertoire library includes
method books for band, orchestra and voice, thousands of concert titles with audio accompaniments, exercises, solo titles,
and sight-reading. All have onscreen assessment and can be practiced at any tempo. Personalize instruction and
communicate easily by using the SmartMusic Gradebook.
5:30 – 6:30 pm
TODA General Business meeting
Room 007
Please plan to attend this important meeting as we will provide updates on the current status of TODA, Executive Director’s
report, and presentations of the 2014 Composition Contest Winner, Barbara Eads Memorial Scholarship recipients,
nominations and election of the new TODA Member-At-Large and the 2014 Orchestra Director of the Year award.
6:30 – 8:30 pm
TODA Happy Hour @ Crockett Hotel Bar
Show your Convention badge for half-priced drinks
Come and join in on TODA’s 3rd “Official Unofficial” Happy Hour!
320 Bonham Street
6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Mozart’s Requiem Closed Rehearsal
Jerry McCoy, Conductor
For all the closet and shower singers among you, please come and join us for a first-ever Sing-In
Ballroom A
8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Mozart’s Requiem Sing-In (families and guests welcome)
Ballroom A
Jerry McCoy, Conductor
Families and guests bring your own score or purchase a score at the convention
Sponsored by Maestro by Tumlare
Percussion equipment provided by Majestic Mapex Percussion
7:00 – 10:00 pm
Past President and Orchestra Director of the Year Reception
By invitation only
Marriott Rivercenter
Suite 2818 Wednesday, July 30
8:00 – 10:00 am
Hospitality Open
outside of Room 006
8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Child Care Available (no meals available)
12 years and younger
Rooms 209, 211
8:00 – 9:15 am
W25: Orchestra Director’s Guide to Cello
Room 006
Allison King, clinician
Pat Leaverton, presider
In this hands-on interactive session, King will review fundamental cello techniques such as extensions, shifting, vibrato,
and thumb position, and offer a comprehensive guide for non-cellists on when and how to introduce these techniques to
students in an orchestral setting. We encourage you to bring your own cello.
8:00 – 9:15 am
W26: Inspiring the Intermediate Player
Room 007
Charles Laux, clinician
David DeVoto, presider
See how the needs of the intermediate string players are addressed in a variety of musical and technical challenges.
Incorporate and connect the book content with the EE interactive website.
9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Exhibits Open
9:30 – 10:45 am
RS 7: Holiday and Pops
Michael Stringer, conductor
Jason Thibodeaux, presider
Title
Auld Lang Syne
Santa’s Noisy Workshop
The Wizard of Oz
Holiday Canon
Little Shop of Horrors
Eine Kleine Bell Musik
We Are Young
Gesu Bambino
Short Cuts 2
English Carol Collage
Game of Thrones
Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow!
Downtown Abbey
Winter Palace
Tonight from West Side Story
The Christmas Symphony IV. Allegro Con Brio
Music from Frozen
Radioactive
Royals
You Really Got Me
The Fox
A Thousand Years
Treasure
Central Coach Special
Room 006
Composer
Traditional
Traditional
Arlen/Harburg
Traditional
Ashman/Menken
Traditional
Ruess, Bhasker, Dost, Antonoff
Pietro Yon
Traditional
Ramin Djawadi
Cahn/Styne
John Lunn
Paul O’Neill
Bernstein/Sondheim
Jeffrey S. Bishop
Anderson-Lopez/Lopez
Reynolds/McKee/Sermon/Grant/Mosser
Yelich-O’Connor/Little
Ray Davies
Hermansen/Eriksen/Boundy/Ylvisaaker/Lochstoer
Hodges/Perri
Lawrence/Mars/Levine/Brown
Calvin Custer
Arranger
Jan Farrar-Royce
Larry Clark
Ralph Ford
Steven L. Rosenhaus
Michael Story
Ronald Wilcott
Michael Story
Jason W. Krug
Michael Story
Brian Holmes
Larry Moore
Jack Bullock
Larry Moore
Bob Phillips
Robert Longfield
Robert Longfield
Larry Moore
James Kazik
James Kazik
Larry Moore
Larry Moore
Victor Lopez
Publisher
Belwin
Carl Fischer
Belwin
BandT
Belwin
Grand Mesa
Belwin
Ludwig Masters
Belwin
Wingert Jones
Hal Leonard
Belwin
Hal Leonard
Belwin
Hal Leonard
Kjos
Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard
Belwin
Hal Leonard
Instruments courtesy of Williamson Music Company
9:30 am – 10:45 am
W27: Fiddle Technique
Room 007
Anna Macias, clinician
Sandra Vandertulip, presider
This session is a presentation on how to teach, organize, and perform with a fiddle group. Topics will include rehearsal
techniques, music selection and how to find and book performances. The session also includes the logistics of recording a
CD and being the primary fundraising group for the Lake Travis Orchestra program. The Lake Travis Fiddlers will perform
during and at the end of the session.
9:30 am – 10:30 am
Product Showcase 19: Orchestra Expressions & Expressive Techniques for Orchestra:
Room 008
String Pedagogy from Beginners to Graduates
Tempo Press, Alfred Publishing, Company
Michael Alexander, Sandra Dackow, Presenters
Come Experience the methodology behind Orchestra Expressions Books 1 & 2 and Expressive Techniques for Orchestra.
Build an expressive orchestra from beginner through high school. Bring your instruments and questions to join in!
11:45 am – 2:00 pm
TODA Board Meeting
Pat Leaverton, President
Marriot Riverwalk
Bonham
12:00 – 2:00 pm
TMEA/UIL Music Advisory Committee
Richard Floyd, presider
Room 212