RANDALL COLEMAN

President’s Message, Randall Coleman, cont.

only band organization that is open to all educators, no matter your teaching level, and anyone interested in making bands better. One of our strengths as an organization is our diversity with elementary, middle school, high school, collegiate, military and professional directors working together toward a common goal. Going above and beyond is what most of us expect from ourselves.

I would like to encourage the veteran teachers to seek out a young director and make sure the next generation is off to a great start. If you are a younger teacher, please seek out a mentor and ask for support. The network in our profession is actually very small…so find those veteran directors and seek their advice and assistance. Make time to observe rehearsals of your colleagues…never stop reaching for the best ideas and methodology possible. We are all embarking on a fresh start with the upcoming school year. It is always exciting to begin with a clean slate… and a blank calendar (that fills up quickly) as the new year approaches. Plan carefully, listen intently and always remember that our students deserve our best effort every day. Please feel free to reach out to me if I can ever be of assistance to you or your program. I wish you the very best as we prepare to embark on the new school year.

Randall Coleman President The National Band Association