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Contents VOLUME 89 ■ ISSUE 6 ■ JANUARY 2021

Features 2021–2022 Executive Board Candidates . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Before you vote, learn about the candidates for TMEA President-Elect and Orchestra, Vocal, and Elementary Vice-President.

General Sessions: Brief Meetings . Big Inspiration . . . 34 Be part of TMEA’s future by attending the two General Sessions of our membership, and enjoy an extraordinary keynote presentation at each!

2021 TMEA Clinic/Convention Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Review our three-day schedule and start envisioning all you can gain throughout the event and beyond!

Invited Performing Group Biographies and Concert Repertoire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Read about our invited performing groups and what you can expect to hear when you attend their amazing concerts.

2021 Keynote Presentations

With the response to the COVID-19 pandemic ongoing, information printed in this issue is subject to change. For the latest updates, visit www.tmea.org and other relevant websites.

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Updates

Columns

Join your February 10 Region Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

President’s Notes . . . . . . . . . 5

2021 TMEA Clinic/Convention Rates and Deadlines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Connect with TMEA Exhibitors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Prepare to Vote Electronically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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Editor-in-Chief: Robert Floyd

rfloyd@tmea.org 512-452-0710, ext. 101

Managing Editor: Karen Cross kcross@tmea.org 512-452-0710, ext. 107

TMEA Executive Board President: Brian Coatney

Brian.Coatney@wylieisd.net 2550 West FM 544, Wylie, 75098 972-429-3111 – Wylie ISD

President-Elect: John Carroll

john.carroll@ectorcountyisd.org 1800 East 42nd Street, Odessa, 79762 432-553-2780 – Permian HS

Past-President: Joe Muñoz

munozj@pearlandisd.org 3775 South Main Street, Pearland, 77581 281-997-3219 – Pearland HS

Band Vice-President: Dana Pradervand

pradervandd@yahoo.com 8226 Lakeshore Villa Drive, Humble, 77346 713-743-3627 – University of Houston

Orchestra Vice-President: Michael Stringer

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Vocal Vice-President: Jed Ragsdale

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Elementary Vice-President: Abigail Hawes

abigail.hawes@cfisd.net 13734 Lakewood Forest Drive, Houston, 77070 281-370-4040 – Moore Elementary

Join Your February 10 Region Meeting On February 10, attend your Region meeting online to get updated on TMEA business in your Region. Be part of the future of your association!

Register in Advance to Join Your Meeting Go to www.tmea.org/regionmeetings and find your Region’s schedule based on your 2020–2022 alignment. Click on the link to log in to your TMEA account. If you don’t know your password, you can reset it at that point.

Once you log in, click on the appropriate Zoom meeting link to join at the scheduled time.

Do I need to download Zoom?

plsikes@txwes.edu 8554 Kensington Court, North Richland Hills, 76182 817-531-4971 – Texas Wesleyan University

It is best to download the Zoom software to participate, especially because you will need it on your device to vote (via Zoom polls). This doesn’t mean you need to sign up for a Zoom account to join the meeting with the link provided.

TMEA Staff

Questions?

College Vice-President: Paul Sikes

Executive Director: Robert Floyd | rfloyd@tmea.org Deputy Director: Frank Coachman | fcoachman@tmea.org Administrative Director: Kay Vanlandingham | kvanlandingham@tmea.org Advertising/Exhibits Manager: Zachary Gersch | zgersch@tmea.org Membership Manager: Susan Daugherty | susand@tmea.org

Email your Region President if you have questions about your Region meetings.

www .tmea .org/regionmeetings

Communications Manager: Karen Cross | kcross@tmea.org Financial Manager: Cristin Gaffney | cgaffney@tmea.org Information Technologist: Andrew Denman-Tidline | adenman@tmea.org Administrative Assistant: Rita Ellinger | rellinger@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 Website: www.tmea.org Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (remotely via email)

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Southwestern Musician (ISSN 0162-380X) (USPS 508-340) is published monthly except March, June, and July by Texas Music Educators Association, 7900 Centre Park Drive, Austin, TX 78754.

Subscription rates: One Year – $20; Single copies $3.00. Periodical postage paid at Austin, TX, and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Southwestern Musician, P.O. Box 140465, Austin, TX 78714-0465. Southwestern Musician was founded in 1915 by A.L. Harper. Renamed in 1934 and published by Dr. Clyde Jay Garrett. Published 1941–47 by Dr. Stella Owsley.

Incorporated in 1948 as National by Harlan-Bell Publishers, Inc. Published 1947–54 by Dr. H. Grady Harlan. Purchased in 1954 by D.O. Wiley. Texas Music Educator was founded in 1936 by Richard J. Dunn and given to the Texas Music Educators Association, whose official publication it has been since 1938. In 1954, the two magazines were merged using the name Southwestern Musician combined with the Texas Music Educator under the editorship of D.O. Wiley, who continued to serve as editor until his retirement in 1963. At that time ownership of both magazines was assumed by TMEA. In August 2004 the TMEA Executive Board changed the name of the publication to Southwestern Musician.

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A year of firsts

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check www.tmea .org for updates

January—Renew your membership and register for the convention.

January 21—TMEA convention online early registration deadline.

January 22—Online registration continues at a higher fee.

February 10, 7 p.m.—Attend your TMEA Region meeting.

February 11–13, 2021—TMEA Clinic/ Convention, held virtually.

February 13, 4 p.m.—Attend your TMEA Division business meeting.

ongratulations—we made it to 2021! I hope this new year brings joy and peace to you and your family. One of the many benefits of having a father who served as TMEA Orchestra Division Chair is having easy access to read the 1988–1990 issues of Southwestern Musician. Since this is the time of year for making resolutions, it seemed fitting to share 10 resolutions for music educators published in our August 1990 issue. These were written by Peggy Bennett, a former TMEA Elementary Division Vice-President. #1—Find a model: One of the greatest qualities I see in teachers is their constant desire to improve and be lifelong learners. Bennett explains, “Patterning our actions, language, behavior, or self-discipline after someone whose qualities we admire can be a simple path to self-improvement.” In addition to your focus on self-improvement, when you are faced with difficult decisions or situations, I encourage you to think about someone you admire and question what they would do. #2—Mentor a colleague or student: This resolution is for new and seasoned teachers. We are excellent at finding new teachers and making sure they get the help they need to survive their first year. However, teacher burnout is at an all-time high, and we are losing amazing teachers during the first five years of their teaching careers. If you are a veteran teacher, reach out to those who are showing signs of burnout, and help them navigate these difficult times. I am excited that the Board and staff have been engaged in lengthy discussions about expanding the TMEA Mentoring Network to include this type of support. #3—Keep classes alive: Bennett explains: “Constantly searching for ways to keep our classrooms alive with thinking and curiosity is a worthy quest.

No matter what we include in our class content, the effect on students should

There is no better position than that of a teacher to have subtle and monumental impact on the long-term quality of life for our young people.

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be one that engages their vitality and captures their imaginations.” Finding lessons for our remote learners that achieves this is a daunting task. Continue researching and connecting with your colleagues to gain ideas for creative lesson plans that engage your remote learners. As time moves on, I have noticed my remote learners are becoming more disengaged and struggling to find motivation. I am worried about retaining these students and holding their enthusiasm for music and learning. Our virtual convention will be offering several sessions on creative lesson plans for teach-

ing in a pandemic and for recruiting and retaining students in these times. I hope you have registered to attend and benefit from this valuable advice. #4—Avoid saying “I’m busy or tired”: I once watched an interview with Brett Michaels where he said the worst thing an artist can do is say “I’m tired.” Everyone is tired, so expressing this can irritate your fan base. He chooses to focus on the joy and gratitude of being busy. This resolution seems to resonate more than ever today.

Teachers are overwhelmed and working longer hours than they ever have. I encourage you to constantly remind yourself to never be too busy for your family, friends, colleagues, and students. We are our best support system, so we need to make sure we are there for each other when one of us has reached our breaking point. #5—Teach children: This resolution also resonates strongly today because of our efforts toward greater diversity, equity, and inclusion. Bennett encourages all music educators to gain a more complete picture of the challenges facing teachers and students in a diverse setting. Bennett suggests to “arrange a swap day with a teacher who works with an ethnic or socioeconomic population that is different from yours.” #6—Compliment colleagues: I love this resolution. I have always believed in healthy competition that can raise the level of performance. However, competition can also lead to musicians not supporting

each other and to feelings of animosity, jealousy, and resentment. I encourage you to find as many ways as possible to compliment your colleagues and students. I also encourage you to establish an environment where students celebrate each other’s accomplishments with genuine praise. #7—Minimize destructive language: This is a great resolution for rehearsals.

One of my greatest joys as Orchestra VicePresident was watching Jung-Ho Pak work with the All-State Symphony Orchestra.

With every criticism or correction came a positive comment. Students would listen with a smile and try even harder on the next attempt. I am still inspired when I think about the performance Maestro Pak accomplished with those students. #8—Read professional literature: I can attest to this resolution as I have read many books on teaching, leadership, and self-improvement to find material for these articles. Through that process, I have become a better teacher and person. The worst thing we can do as teachers is become complacent with our teaching or situation. Take advantage of all the resources in front of us now. Audio books, podcasts, online journals, and social media groups are all great resources that we should take advantage of. #9—Recognize potential for change: I believe this resolution also applies now more than ever. Bennett explains, “As individuals, we can recognize that, during some periods of our lives, we may have

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shown more discipline, interest, honesty, diplomacy, incentive, and professionalism than others. Exhibiting less than stellar behavior does not guarantee that a person will always be that way. As educators, we must guard against overtly or covertly stunting a person’s growth during a period of his or her life that may just be a phase.”

I know several people who have lost relationships with friends and family over today’s political climate. I encourage you to reflect on the possibility that each of us could be in a phase right now and I hope these damaged relationships can eventually be repaired. #10 —Reflect on the long-term value of our work: In Bennett’s words: Our role as educators is to change people by offering them information, skills, and opportunities for self-awareness. There is no better position than that of a teacher to have subtle and monumental impact on the long-term quality of life for our young people.

When we forget this truth, our job can become tedious, routine, and lifeless. It is appreciation of and enthusiasm for our role as leaders of positive change in the lives of our students that can help us begin each day afresh.

I couldn’t have said it any better!

Convention Preview Last year was definitely a one for the history books, and while there were several challenges with the pandemic, there were also several positives. I am proud we continued to provide a TMEA audition experience for students. This is in large part because of Frank Coachman and Andrew Denman-Tidline’s tireless work.

Our association is extremely fortunate to have the amazing TMEA staff working for us. I am also thankful that even though we were not able to host our traditional Honor Band and Orchestra competitions, we were still able to coordinate invited groups in each division. These 35 groups are video-recording performances for our convention, and I’m sure each of us will be inspired by experiencing the results of their hard work and dedication during this time.

The Board and staff have been diligently working to present a fantastic convention to offer you education, inspiration, engagement, and connection. I know we will miss seeing each other on the San Antonio Riverwalk, but I am excited about all the

new possibilities. We are excited to present over 180 clinics covering instrument pedagogy, best rehearsal practices, recruiting and retention, social emotional learning, and so much more. This virtual event also will allow us to reach members who cannot typically travel to San Antonio. An added bonus of our virtual event is that all clinics will remain available to registrants following the convention dates, so you will be able to view the clinics you missed.

TMEA continues its effort to offer clinics specifically for urban schools as well as clinics specifically addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

General Sessions The Board and staff have also been working on producing inspirational General Sessions. The First General Session will feature a presentation created by Oscar, Grammy, Tony, Olivier, and Golden Globe Award-winning songwriters/producers Benj Pasek & Justin Paul. During our Second General Session, we will be inspired by Wynton Marsalis, world-renowned classical and jazz musician, composer, advocate, and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Learn more about these amazing presenters on page 34.

We saved the President’s Concert for the closing of our event on Saturday evening. It will feature VOCES8, performing a concert specifically for TMEA convention attendees (learn more about this extraordinary British vocal ensemble at www.voces8.com).

Support Our Exhibitors You can visit the virtual exhibit area any time. And, there are designated times when exhibitors will be in their spaces to connect with you (go to www .tmea.org/2021exhibitors for a list of participating companies and higher education institutions). Please visit the virtual exhibit hall several times to thank these companies for their support, to engage with them, and to purchase their products and services!

This convention will provide several opportunities for you to connect with your friends and colleagues. I have no doubt you will leave inspired, motivated, and possessing a wealth of new knowledge to finish this difficult school year with enthusiasm. I look forward to seeing you 0 (online) in February!

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I would attend this convention held anytime and anywhere!

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CLINICS

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Attend clinics by master teachers on strategies and methods you can put to use the next day. In this virtual environment, you no longer have to miss a clinic that’s scheduled concurrently with another you wanted to attend. Recorded clinics will continue to be available.

Over 30 ensembles have been invited to perform for our convention!

Concerts will rejuvenate and inspire you as you look forward to your ensembles’ future performances.

As soon as the convention platform is available, be sure to add them to your schedule!

In the convention schedule, you will have designated times to peruse the exhibits. Schedule video meetings with exhibitors or text chat online. As always, our music industry partners will be there for you. They will bring their best offers to our attendees!

Make Connections!

Connect with music educators from around the state and world in our virtual convention platform—during the event and beyond! Use messaging and video meetings to take your networking and connections to the next level!

Registration Fees and Deadlines REGISTER BY JAN 21 TO PAY LESS!

DEADLINES/FEE CHANGES

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TMEA Members: $60 / Out-of-State Attendees: $110

• January 21: Final day for lower early registration fees.

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Retired TMEA Members: $20

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College Students: $0 (included in $25 membership)

• January 22: Registration fees increase.

Active Members: $80; Out-of-State Attendees: $130

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TI:ME Technology Preconference: $50

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S NOTES

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ust like each of you has worked to achieve success in your classroom through virtual instruction, our staff and Executive Board’s goal has been to create the best 2021 convention experience possible in a virtual space. While the Board has taken great inspiration from the extraordinary tradition of our in-person event, their focus has been on reaping the benefits that a virtual space allows. It is an opportunity for you to think creatively and take advantage of what this venue offers.

First and foremost, instead of being limited to a singular schedule, we encourage you to read through this issue of Southwestern Musician with greater flexibility in mind. Determine which sessions and concerts you want to attend as they’re being delivered. Then, unlike a typical year, make note of concurrent sessions of interest that you will want to view later. When we publish the convention online platform (toward the end of January), you’ll be able to build your personal schedule.

From Thursday evening through Saturday night, in addition to our two General Sessions, we are hosting 219 events, including 183 clinics and 36 ensemble performances. Every clinic will be recorded and remain available for

Explore all your options and choices, including those outside your primary division throughout this event.

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check www.tmea .org for updates

January—Renew your membership and register for the convention.

January 21—TMEA convention online early registration deadline.

January 22—Online registration continues at a higher fee.

February 10, 7 p.m.—Attend your TMEA Region meeting.

February 11–13, 2021—TMEA Clinic/ Convention, held virtually.

February 13, 4 p.m.—Attend your TMEA Division business meeting.

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you to view online months after the convention dates. These sessions will include the clinician’s presentation, followed by a live Q&A session when the clinician will answer questions attendees posted during their presentation. During each time block, there will be up to 13 sessions from which to choose, in addition to the opportunity to navigate the virtual exhibit booths.

Sessions will cover band, orchestra, vocal, elementary, college, general membership, and technology topics. Several will be related to diversity, equity, and inclusion

in music education, and others still will be targeted to our members teaching in urban music situations. Explore all your options and choices, including those outside your primary division throughout this event.

us from hosting concert recordings after the convention ends (each concert will be available starting at its scheduled time through the remainder of the convention schedule, ending Saturday at 10 p.m.)

Concerts While this virtual clinic offers amazing flexibility, know that when you’re faced with the decision of watching a clinic or concert before our event ends on Saturday night, choose the concert and view the clinic later. Rights limitations prevent

Make Connections In addition to this new opportunity to learn from every clinic that interests you regardless of its schedule, you’ll enjoy new ways of connecting with other attendees, clinicians, and exhibitors. When you log in to the convention online platform (available toward the end of this month), your first step will be to build your profile.

The more details you offer, the more easily you can be found by other educators with shared interests—and vice versa. And, unlike our San Antonio experience, you don’t have to make all those connections in four days. Through the virtual convention platform, you’ll have access to make those connections during and after the event!

Have you ever left our event realizing you never ran into someone you usually connect with or that you didn’t get a chance to ask a clinician or exhibitor a question? This year, you can simply find those individuals in the platform and send them a message or request a video meeting!

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Meet Our Exhibitors The virtual exhibit hall will allow you to search companies by category and quickly get to an exhibitor’s space and make a connection. We encourage you to think about how you can take advantage of having such easy access to every exhibitor of interest, visit their online spaces, click one button to leave your contact information, schedule a video call, and perhaps participate in a giveaway! While we can’t deliver the same sights and sounds of an in-person exhibit hall, I hope you will spend time in the exhibit space and, at the least, extend thanks to exhibitors for their support.

They are our partners and help us deliver quality instruction and provide meaningful experiences for the students in our classrooms.

Attend Inspiring General Sessions Our First General Session will open the convention at 6 p.m. on Thursday evening and will feature Benj Pasek & Justin Paul, the Oscar, Olivier, Grammy, Tony, and Golden Globe Award-winning songwriters/producers best known for their work on movies and Broadway shows such as

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Thanks go to the members of the Executive Board for their incredible planning of this virtual event. We also thank them for their commitment during these pandemic times to create policies and programs that support rigorous music instruction for the students in our Texas schools. On February 11, eligible TMEA members will have the opportunity to vote for our new President-Elect via online ballot. On February 13, our Elementary, Vocal, and Orchestra Division members will elect new Vice-Presidents during their division business meetings. Learn more about each candidate and the voting process on pages 18–33. Please make your voice heard and your presence known by participating!

The Greatest Showman, La La Land, and Dear Evan Hansen. Strong advocates for music education, they will tell their story, will include other Broadway friends, and will conclude their presentation with a bit of a Texas flavor and flair. It will be a great way to lift your spirits and prepare you for two exciting days of music-making and learning as you prepare for the final push to the end of the semester. Our thanks go to iTheatrics and GIA Publications for their contributions to the production of this event.

Friday at 8 p.m., the Second General Session will include a keynote by Wynton Marsalis, prepared especially for this occasion. Marsalis is an internationally acclaimed musician, composer, bandleader, educator, music education advocate, and Artistic Director of Jazz at Lincoln Center. Prepare to be uplifted and motivated by his stirring message of the role music plays in education and society.

His presentation will touch your soul and underscore the role you play in children’s lives during these pandemic times.

Experience VOCES8 The convention will conclude Saturday evening with the President’s Concert presented by VOCES8, offered at no charge to convention registrants. In their words, this British ensemble is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing. Versatility and a celebration of diverse musical expression are central to the ensemble’s performance and education ethos. This performance will be recorded in London exclusively for our convention.

You will not want to miss the special

conclusion to their performance that will bring our virtual convention to a meaningful close.

When you read through this schedule, you’ll see names of master educators and performing groups you recognize and many whom you’ll have the opportunity to get to know through this event. While the way in which you will attend our event is different, you will still complete your request for continuing professional education credit on our website after the event— we’ll send you an email with a link to that page following the convention.

I recently heard a comment that teachers were April-tired in October. We all readily admit these have been trying times for those in education, so let our convention be a time of rejuvenation of spirit, and take advantage of it to the fullest. Just as you strive every day to bring joy through music to the hearts of your students, hopefully this virtual experience will serve as a source of joy and inspiration in your professional and personal life.

How Do I Attend?

Our virtual event will be hosted in an online convention platform (webpages designed for this purpose). To attend, you must be registered for the convention.

If you haven’t yet, register before the January 21 early registration deadline at www.tmea.org/register.

In late January, we’ll post information on www.tmea.org/convention and email you directions on how to log in to the convention platform.

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Executive Board Candidates TMEA President-Elect will be elected by electronic ballot on February 11 after the First General Session (voting closes at 10 p.m.).

Orchestra, Vocal, and Elementary Division Vice-Presidents will be elected during their business meetings, February 13 at 4:00 p.m.

Candidates for President-Elect: Jed Ragsdale & Michael Stringer Jed Ragsdale

Present Position: TMEA Vice-President and Vocal Division Chair (2019–2020); Director of Choirs, Tomball Memorial HS (2016–present).

Previous Positions: Director of Choirs, Cy-Fair HS, CFISD (2005–2016); Associate Choir Director, Jersey Village HS, CFISD (2004–2005); Associate Choir Director, Langham Creek HS, CFISD (1998–2004), Voigt Elementary Music Teacher, Round Rock ISD (Spring 1998).

Education: Master of Educational Leadership, Lamar University (2009); Bachelor of Music, Southwestern University (1998).

TMEA Offices and Positions Held: TMEA Vice-President and Vocal Division Chair (present); All-State Mixed Choir Organizer (2018–2019); Area F Chair (2016–2018); Vocal Division Convention Coordinator (2016–2017); Area E Chair (2014–2015); Facilities Manager (2012–2013); Region 27 Vocal Chair (2006–2009).

Other Offices and Positions Held: TCDA Ways and Means Committee; TCDA Hospitality Chair; Youth Choir Director, Church of St. John the Divine; Trinity Vineyard Church Homegroup Leader (2006–2018).

Professional Affiliations: TMEA, TCDA, ACDA. Honors/Accomplishments: TMEA Invited Performing Choir (2004); Consistent UIL Sweepstakes Awards; Multiple National Awards and Choir Championships; active conductor, adjudicator, and clinician; Cy-Fair HS Bobcat Leadership Award.

Personal Information: I am a hard worker and am passionate for the things in which I believe, including music education, the students who pursue music in our programs, and the many colleagues who have sacrificed for the music profession. I am an extremely proud father of two amazing children: daughter Avery (13), and son Aidan (12), who is an alto saxophonist in the Schultz JH Band program of Waller ISD. Statement: It is a great honor to be nominated for the office of TMEA President-Elect. These are extremely trying times in our world, communities, and the classrooms of every campus and discipline, but more so in the many music and fine arts departments. As a current director of ensembles, who stands in front of students and is in the classroom on a daily basis, I have a firsthand understanding of the needs of music students and directors across our great state. I believe this to be an important and significant attribute of our next President-Elect. I wish to further collaborate with the TMEA Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee to help recruit, retain, and support directors of diverse ethnicities, as well as to explore ways to increase student participation in music departments in all communities. We must find ways to encourage support for students of diverse populations and socioeconomic status and the DEI Committee is an integral component to help develop and facilitate such needed solutions. I believe we can uti18 Southwestern Musician | January 2021

lize tools, such as TMEA Connections, to help combat the potential devastation of fine arts programs. It is my desire as President-Elect to continue to cultivate the tools developed during this difficult season and to seek new ideas from members, while upholding the traditions of TMEA. We will build upon the firm foundation that has been laid by previous Board members and Presidents in order to ensure student success in all of our programs.

We know music is vital to student cognitive, creative, and academic development. As President-Elect, I will work diligently to maintain TMEA’s strong advocacy for music educators with the Texas State Legislature and the Texas Education Agency. I will seek ways to expand TMEA’s visibility and effectiveness across the state, nation, and globe. Collaborating with other associations and agencies is essential to being a continued and effective presence as we fight for adequate support and funding.

I have been involved in every facet of the Texas Music Educators Association Clinic/Convention, All-State auditions, and Invited Performing Groups process. I understand the needs and the importance of the Honor Ensemble process. I will work for the Elementary Division, for the journey truly starts with you. I will work for the Band, Choir, and Orchestra Divisions, for it’s you who shape the great young minds and musicians. I will work for the College Division, for it’s you who shape the teachers and leaders of tomorrow. While I may not know all the answers at any given moment, I will work tirelessly to find them. I hope to continue to serve you as the next TMEA President-Elect. Please consider me when you cast your vote.

Michael Stringer

Present Position: Assistant Director of Fine Arts, Arlington ISD (2019–present).

Previous Positions: Coordinator of Fine Arts, Arlington ISD (2017–2019); Director of Orchestras, Martin HS, Arlington ISD (2006–2017); Director of Orchestras, Midway ISD (Waco) (2000–2006).

Education: Bachelor of Music, The University of Texas at Arlington (2000); Master of Education, Stephen F. Austin State University (2018).

TMEA Offices and Positions Held: TMEA Vice-President and Orchestra Division Chair (2019–present); Region 8 Orchestra Chair (2001–2004); Region 8 Vice-President (2004–2006); Region 5 Vice-President (2006–2016); Region 5 President (2016–2018); Computer Coordinator for All-State Orchestra Auditions (2006– 2019); Chair of Agenda Committee (2018).

Other Offices and Positions Held: CSAPP, TMAA (2014– 2016); Vice-President, Mu Omicron (2018–2020); President, Mu Omicron (2020–present).

Professional Affiliations: TMEA, TODA, TMAA, TMAC, Mu Omicron.

Honors/Accomplishments: TMEA HS String Honor Orchestra (2015); TMEA HS Full Honor Orchestra (2017); Midwest Clinic Performance (2017); TMEA Honor String Orchestra Finalist

(2007, 2009–2015); TMEA Honor Full Orchestra Finalist (2010, 2012, 2015, 2017); Arlington ISD AWARE Award for Educational Excellence (2014); Martin HS Fine Arts Wall of Fame Inductee (2018).

Personal Information: I have been happily married to my wonderful wife, Sara, a former band director and current school counselor, for 17 years. We have two children, Matthew (14) and Kari (4), who are the pride and joy of our family. Matthew is an active member of his school’s orchestra and choir programs and Kari sings and plays the piano every chance she gets!

Statement: It is with a most humble heart that I accept the nomination for the office of President-Elect of TMEA. I have been honored to serve the Orchestra Division for the past two years, and I am proud of the wonderful work and progress we have achieved.

In collaboration with the Board and member representatives, I helped develop and implement the first Invited Mariachi Ensemble at the 2020 Clinic/Convention and fostered the creation of the first Mariachi All-State audition process. Working toward a more manageable process and equitable geographic representation, I led a redesign of the Orchestra All-State process, improving efficiency and streamlining the audition material to facilitate a better experience for all.

The future of music education during this unprecedented time requires a strong commitment to ensure students have equitable access and receive high-quality delivery of instruction. As President-Elect, I will work to continue the development of safety guidelines and classroom recommendations to ensure that music education is preserved and enhanced to improve the lives of all students in Texas. With the unexpected changes in education, it is imperative that TMEA work to improve advocacy and engage with policymakers, highlighting the connection of music education to the social-emotional well-being and mental health of all children in Texas. The impact of music is irreplaceable and lifelong. Our organization must lead the charge to protect this vital contribution to society.

As our organization moves forward, it is time to fully recognize and embrace the diversity within our organization and become more intentional in the selection of clinicians, clinics, and repertoire to fully represent the entirety of our membership. As President-Elect, I will work with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee, listening to TMEA members and students from historically underrepresented communities to better the experience for all.

Through passionate and ever-evolving leadership, TMEA has continued to stand in the forefront of music education in our

nation. As a membership, we must strike a balance of challenging current standards while maintaining appropriate traditions. As President-Elect, I will continue the advancement of music in our state and address the concerns of the membership. It is my most sincere desire that TMEA continue to showcase inspiring teaching with both invited and honor ensemble concerts, to provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences through our All-State performances, and to fully develop and enhance our instruction during our convention clinics. It is my deep hope that I can continue to give back to this great organization and work for the membership to continue growing and evolving TMEA, providing great experiences and opportunities for the next generation of leaders.

I respectfully ask for your vote for President-Elect of TMEA in February.

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Candidate for Orchestra Vice-President: Ann G. Smith Ann G. Smith

Present Position: Director of Orchestras, Plano East Senior HS, Plano ISD (2014–present).

Previous Positions: Director of Orchestras, Flower Mound HS, Lewisville ISD (2008–2014); Assistant Orchestra Director, Martin HS, Arlington ISD (1998–2008); Director of Orchestras, Paschal HS, Fort Worth ISD (1994–1998).

Education: Bachelor of Music, Wright State University (1994); Master of Music Education, University of Texas at Arlington (2009); Performance Certificate, Conducting, University of Texas at Arlington (2009).

TMEA Offices and Positions Held: Region 24 Vice-President (2018–2020); Region 24 Orchestra Division Chair (2016–2018); Region 24 Orchestra Division Secretary (2014–2016); Region 5 Orchestra Division Chair (2008); TMEA Convention Clinic Presider; TMEA Orchestra AllState Audition Panel; TMEA Orchestra Pre-Area and Area All-State Panel and Chair; TMEA Honor Full Orchestra Judge; TMEA MS Honor String Orchestra Judge.

Other Offices and Positions Held: Midwest International Band and Orchestra Conference Clinician; TMAA CSAPP Committee Member; TODA Convention Clinician; TODA Convention Presider; Region Orchestra Conductor; Region Audition Panel and Chair.

Professional Affiliations: TMEA, TODA, TMAA, Mu Omicron.

Honors/Accomplishments: Consistent UIL Full Orchestra and String Orchestra Sweepstakes Award Winner; TMEA Honor String Orchestra Finalist; TMEA Honor Full Orchestra Finalist; Mark of Excellence Commended Award Recipient; Midwest International Band and Orchestra Invited Performer String Orchestra; active clinician and adjudicator.

Personal Information: I have been married to Phil for 29 years. While Phil is not a musician, he has become one of the biggest fans of everything orchestra. I have had the privilege of raising two fantastic boys, Andrew 28 (viola) and Thomas 24 (cello). Andrew holds a Bachelor of

Science, Business Management/Finance, and works and lives in the greater Detroit area. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science, Food Science and is attending the J. Rueben Clark School of Law at Brigham Young University. Outside of Orchestra, my interests include quilting, reading, exercise, and volunteer church service.

Statement: I am humbled to accept the nomination for the office of TMEA Orchestra Vice-President. I am grateful for the colleagues and friends who have supported me in the journey for this nomination. I am also grateful for the many teachers, colleagues, friends, and mentors who have influenced me and impacted my journey as an orchestra director. As a Texas orchestra director of 26 years, TMEA has played a prominent role in my career, as a mentor, friend, colleague, executive, and unifier. Because TMEA has had such an impact on me, it is my desire to serve, give back, and lead the organization and the Orchestra Division as we move through these unique times. As Orchestra Division Vice-President, I will work to be that friend, mentor, and colleague through the development of high-quality, wide reaching professional development. Members of the Orchestra Division should continue to feel welcome, comfortable, and excited to attend professional development sessions, with the continuation of high-quality, relevant, and innovative clinics, regardless of the platform in which they are presented.

Through the TMEA annual convention, the continued exploration and emphasis of pedagogy, inclusion, diversity, and technology will be an important part of my service to the Orchestra Division. It is imperative that the conversation around region/All-State auditions and Honor Orchestra continues, listening to ideas and working to continue the steady climb in expectations and quality of all involved in these competitive processes. I will be the audience and facilitator for these future conversations, while working to maintain the integrity of the audition and judging processes. It is imperative that through the division and collaborative work with organization leaders that the conversation and movement toward greater diversity and

equality is explored and promoted. Music is a great equalizer and should be used to bring about equality and strength to Texas students and the education system.

I am grateful for everything TMEA has given me in my career, and I believe in giving back to the organization that has had such a tremendous impact. It would be an honor to serve TMEA, the Orchestra Division, and my colleagues as the TMEA Orchestra Division Vice-President. Thank you for your vote and support.

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Candidates for Vocal Vice-President: Jesse Cannon II, Joshua McGuire, Sean Pullen Jesse Cannon II

Present Position: Head Choir Director, Dunca nv i l le HS; S e c ond a r y C hor a l Coordinator, Duncanville ISD (2017–present).

Previous Positions: Assistant Choir Director, DeSoto HS, DeSoto ISD (2012–

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Education: Bachelor of Music Education, Dallas Baptist University (2011); Master of Music Education, Mississippi State University (Summer, 2021).

TMEA Offices and Positions Held: Region 20 President (2020–present); Region 20 Vice-President (2018–2020);

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TMEA State Board (2018–present); Region 20 Vocal Chair (2016–2018); Region 20 Vocal Chair-Elect (2015–2016); Region 20 Secretary (2013–2015).

Other Offices and Positions Held: TMEA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee (present); TMEA Vocal Division COVID-19 Resource Committee (present); SWACDA Repertoire & Resources Chair–HS Mixed (2018–2020); SWACDA Conference Committee; SWACDA Board Member; TMEA President’s Committee, Public Relations; TMEA College Division Student Assistant; TMEA Performing Group Guide; TMEA Session Presider; TMEA & UIL Contest Organizer; DBU All-State Choir Camp Director; Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship Worship Staff.

Professional Affiliations: TMEA, TCDA, TMAA, ACDA, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

Honors/Accomplishments: ACDA National Conference Invited Performing Choir, Duncanville HS A Cappella Men’s Choir (2021); TMEA Invited Performance Group, It Starts With Music Production (2020); Region Choir Clinician (Middle School & High School).

Personal Information: As a product of music education in Texas and this organization, I can attest that TMEA changed my life! I had the honor of attending my first TMEA convention as a high school All-State musician, and that exalted experience helped shape me into the educator and musician I am today. I decided to dedicate my life to choral music education.

Since I began teaching, I have vowed to give back to the organization that cemented my desire and love for music.

Statement: I humbly accept the nomination for the office of TMEA Vocal Vice-President and State Vocal Chair. As a proud member of this wonderful organization, it is a tremendous honor to be considered for this opportunity to serve with the finest music educators in the state of Texas. It was only this February that we were celebrating the centennial of TMEA, on the cusp of a global pandemic and much civil unrest. While we acknowledge TMEA’s history and continue to celebrate the success of the organization, we must also recognize the need for a progressive movement toward understanding and addressing the inequities that exist for our students and teachers within our profession. We must also reflect on our

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Vice-Presidents: On February 13, elections for Orchestra, Vocal, and Elementary Division Vice-Presidents will occur online during their business meetings accessed through the convention platform. The voting link will be announced during the meeting and you will log in to your TMEA account to vote. By February 1, be sure you can log in to your TMEA member account: Go to https://my.tmea.org/update to verify you can log in and while there, update your record, if needed.

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diversity, commit ourselves to equity, and reach beyond inclusivity to strive for creating belonging for all musicians within our choral community.

I believe it is imperative that students and teachers from every culture and all walks of life see themselves in the future of our organization. I will voice the concerns of all choral directors from schools of all sizes, whether a rural 1C middle school program or an inner-city 6A high school.

In a state with such high-caliber music programs, opportunities for high school exponentially exceed those for middle

school programs. Additional opportunities for our middle school students and teachers to build musical growth that will ultimately strengthen all programs is necessary and attainable.

Across the country, COVID-19 forced many of us to adjust our style of teaching. Music educators have been charged with moving instruction into the digital space, often without adequate resources or training. To respond to these challenges, I plan to lead an already forward-thinking division and provide resources and experiences for students and teachers. I

will gather diverse approaches to online instruction that will help facilitate meaningful engagement with students and teachers across the state, amid the extraordinary circumstances in which we find ourselves.

The strength of TMEA lies within the resilience of its membership. The members of TMEA and their students are eager to move forward together and such movement begins with transparency, communication, and action. We have an opportunity to create equitable actions that positively impact every student and director so that TMEA can continue to serve as an even brighter beacon of success in music education. It is my sincere hope to serve as TMEA Vice- President and State Vocal Chair. Join me as we continue to work together in building a strong community that will enrich musicians for years to come.

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Present Position: Head Choir Director, Rock Hill HS, Prosper ISD (2020–present).

Previous Positions: Head Choir Director, Sachse HS, Garland ISD (2005–2020); Head Choir Director, Reed-Custer HS, Braidwood, Illinois (2000–2003).

Education: Bachelor of Music (Education), Western Illinois University (2000); Master of Music (Choral Conducting), Louisiana State University (2005).

TMEA Offices and Positions Held: Vocal Division Convention and Clinic Coordinator (2020–2021); Area B Vocal Chair (2021); State Board Election Chair (2019); All-State Tenor-Bass Choir Organizer (2016–2017); Small School Choir Committee (2016–2017); Area C Vocal Chair (2014–2018); All-State Mixed Choir Section Leader (2014); Region 3 Vocal Chair (2010–2011); All-State Tenor– Bass Choir Section Leader (2007).

Other Offices and Positions Held: King of Glory Lutheran Church Interim Choral Director (Dallas); Sachse HS Fine Arts Department Head.

Professional Affiliations: TMEA, TCDA, TMAA, ACDA. Honors/Accomplishments: NAfME National Convention Demonstration Choir and Presenter (2016); City of Sachse Secondary Teacher of the Year (2011);

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Sachse HS Teacher of the Year (2010); American Classic Madrigal Festival Performance of Distinction (San Antonio 2012, 2014; Dallas 2020); frequent MS and HS Region Choir Clinician/Conductor.

Personal Information: The excellence of Texas music education was instilled in me by my formative teachers, Dr. James Stegall and Dr. Ken Fulton. Ultimately, my Garland ISD and North Texas colleagues put the finishing touches on this Illinois transplant. I was welcomed, supported, and mentored in the great teaching and traditions of music education in our state.

Statement: Because each year of my service to TMEA has provided opportunities to forge new friendships, to grow professionally and personally, and to be a part of an organization that truly changes lives, it is an honor to be nominated to serve as TMEA Vocal Division VicePresident and State Vocal Chair. The more I have learned about the inner workings of TMEA programs, the more I have come to understand what an impact TMEA makes in ways seen and unseen. The success of TMEA as a force for good in the music education community is founded on wise and informed leadership from staff and elected officers as well as hundreds of volunteers willing to serve from the Region to the state level. It is truly humbling to have the opportunity to serve in this capacity.

Recommendations for restoration and growth as we emerge from the pandemic include focus on three primary issues: First: recognition of the negative effects of loss of instruction. I will advocate for:

soul of music educators in all divisions.

Third, and most important: our teacher and student diversity is a realistic example of what our country looks like. As we continue to examine TMEA’s role in the national discussion on inclusion for all in music education, I would like to challenge our division to focus on: • Making the discussion of racial equity prominent in all committees that serve our membership, not only the DEI panel committee and its initiatives.

• Acknowledging the importance of including authentic representations of diverse cultures when selecting AllState literature.

• Working to address the needs of developing and small-school choral programs, both rural and urban.

• Providing impactful clinic presentations that address compelling cultural issues impacting our classrooms.

• Utilizing TMEA resources to remove barriers that prevent economically disadvantaged students from reaching their full potential.

We have work to do, and anyone who knows me through my volunteering and leadership within TMEA, knows my work ethic. Thank you for considering my candidacy. Let’s roll up our sleeves and get to work together!

Sean Pullen

Present Position: Director of Choral Activities, West Texas A&M Un i v e r s i t y (2012–present).

Previous Positions: Director of Choral Activities, Abilene Christian University (2009–2012); Choir Director, Clear Creek HS (1998–2009).

Education: Bachelor of Music (K–12 certification), University of Houston (1995); Master of Music, University of Houston (1996); Doctor of Musical Arts, Claremont Graduate University (2001).

TMEA Offices and Positions Held: Region 17 Vocal Chair (2008–2009); Region 17 Choir Organizer (2007); Region 19 Choir Organizer (2006).

Other Offices and Positions Held: Worship Minister, University Church of Christ, Canyon, TX (2012–present).

Professional Affiliations: TMEA, TCDA, ACDA, TMAA. Honors/Accomplishments: TMEA performances by Clear Creek HS Symphonic Chorale (2004, 2007); TMEA performance by West Texas A&M University Chorale (2016); ACDA National Convention Performances by Clear Creek HS Symphonic Chorale (2005, 2009); Outstanding Achievements in Instructional Responsibilities Award from the Sybil B. Harrington College of Arts and Sciences (2016).

• Development of a plan and acquisition of resources that focus on remediation required to fill the gaps in instruction and loss of culminating performances.

• Prioritizing middle school students who have missed critical moments of growth and development.

• Collaboration with UIL and TMAA to establish best practices and tools for teachers experiencing the rigor of concert and sightreading assessment, with particular emphasis on increasing the success of struggling programs.

Second: addressing retention and social/ emotional well-being for both students and teachers. One of the biggest mass exits of master teachers at the end of this school year has been predicted. TMEA must present avenues to lift up our members who have been in the trenches and heal the very

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Personal Information: My wife and I have two daughters, ages 14 and 11 years.

I wish to give them and their peers across the state a chance to have the finest vocal music education our society can offer.

One might say I was born into TMEA nearly half a century ago. The only conventions I missed were those my parents failed to transport me to when I was a child, which were not many. I was inspired by my Dad to become a choir director. His contemporaries, whose choirs I can describe in detail, also influenced me. I have been blessed to be surrounded by the best teachers of the choral art my entire life, and my memories of watching these educators at TMEA conventions remain vivid. TMEA has been an invaluable part of my life.

Statement: The current issues facing our profession, and how we deal with them, will mold the future of TMEA and music education for years to come. Our Vocal Division Vice-President must have an unparalleled passion for TMEA, which is why I am seeking this office.

Our leadership has taken us through a difficult stretch. We will need to make the best decisions about how to move forward.

I believe we are compelled to fortify our foundation and build upon solid rock. It is incumbent upon the Executive Board of TMEA to use its experience and wisdom in order that we not face a future with substandard goals. Following the path of least resistance cannot be our pleasure. We

should not seek to simply survive. Rather, we should look to advance the well-being of our music offerings in schools. A virtual world will serve us this year, and we can learn from it, but if we are to grow, we should maintain live settings where they are crucial. The standard for our future Region and All-State choirs will rely on our decisions. Here is my charge: quality!

It must be protected. We must discern the ramifications of our choices, knowing that if we take the wrong route, it will be difficult to return to the right course. When it comes to excellence in music education, I will not bend.

It should be our highest obligation to protect music education, never wavering off-course. We should never build a convention around ancillary issues which diminish the purpose of TMEA.

Let us not forget that our students matter more than ourselves. “TMEA—It starts with music.” Will our actions in the future prove we believe in our mission?

I believe it is necessary for the Regions across the state to come together and support our common calling, and it is incumbent upon the leader we choose to build a statewide team that can accomplish the task of bolstering our art and reconvening in February 2022.

This is a crucial time for TMEA to elect a strong leader, one who is fully vested in a lifetime of fostering and nurturing the cause of music education in the state of Texas. I have proven my devotion to TMEA over the course of my career, and excellence has always been my standard.

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Candidates for Elementary Vice-President: Katherine Johns and Christopher Koenig Katherine Johns

Present Position: E le me nt a r y Mu sic Teacher, Floresv i l le S out h E le me nt a r y School, Floresville ISD

(1997–present).

Previous Position: Elementary Music Teacher, Queen City Elementary School, Queen City, Texas (1996–1997).

Education: Bachelor of Music, Stephen F. Austin State University (1996); Master of Music Education, Texas State University (2001).

TMEA Offices and Positions Held: Region 12 Elementary Chair (2016-present); Mentor Area Coordinator (2015– present), TMEA Advocacy Team Summer 2019.

Other Offices and Positions Held: Kodály Educators of Texas, Vice President (2006–2010), President-Elect (2011–2012), President (2013–2014), Past-President (2014–2015).

Professional Affiliations: TMEA, TCDA, OAKE, IKS. Honors/Accomplishments: Floresville ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year 2011.

Personal Information: To be honest, I am not one of those people who always knew they wanted to be an educator, much

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less an elementary music teacher. The path I took, with all its twists and turns, is not important. What is important is what happened once I discovered my passion for elementary music. My first few years were rough. I was not a natural. I had to work and attend trainings: Orff, Kodály, Phyllis Weikart, and Peter and Mary Alice Amidon. My passion for elementary music has grown over time. Being an elementary music teacher is part of my identity. I am overwhelmed by the encouragement I have received to run for TMEA Elementary Division Vice-President.

Statement: We have had many amazing men and women represent the Elementary Division for TMEA. My hope, if elected, is to build on the foundation laid before me. With the turmoil going on in America and the world with COVID-19, educators, especially music educators, face difficult times. Many music teachers across the United States have been deemed nonessential to education and have been laid off or reassigned. This is a time for boldness, not timidity. This is a time to sing about the benefits of elementary music education.

Being a music teacher is my identity, as it is for many of you, and it can be difficult to talk with people who do not understand our passion. I believe everyone who takes

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on this position, as TMEA Elementary Division Vice-President, leaves some sort of legacy. My hope is that, if elected, I will begin a passionate dialogue with those in power about the importance of elementary music education. I hope to continue the work that has already begun and help it grow. Historically, times of trouble (the great depression, civil war, etc.) have been times of great musical innovation. We must use this opportunity to give voice to our students.

I am honored by the opportunity to serve and hope I can count on your support in the upcoming election.

Christopher Koenig Present Position: E le me nt a r y Mu sic Teacher, Linda Herrington Elementary School, Round Rock ISD (2011–present).

Previous Positions: Elementary Music Teacher, Teravista Elementary School, Round Rock ISD (2009–2011); Elementary Music Teacher, Raye McCoy Elementary School, Georgetown ISD (2007–2009); High School Band and Choir Director, Pelham HS, Pelham, NH (2005–2007); Adjunct Instructor of Music, Rivier University, Nashua, NH (2005–2007).

Education: Bachelor of Music Education, the College of Wooster (2002); Master of Music, Trumpet Performance, Ohio University (2005).

TMEA Offices and Positions Held: Region 26 Elementary Chair (2018–present); Elementary Division Volunteer (2018–present); TMEA Clinic Presider; TMEA Mentor; TMEA Elementary Invited Group Selection Committee.

Other Offices and Positions Held: Linda Herrington Elementary School Team Lead (2018–present); MIDI for Kids Lead Teacher (2015–2020).

Professional Affiliations: TMEA, United States Army National Guard.

Honors/Accomplishments: RRISD Arts Lead cohort (2020); Peer Mentorship Award; Army Advanced Leadership Course (2017); Finley Hamilton Outstanding Military Musician Award (2014).

Personal Information: I could not ask for a more patient and supportive family.

My wife Jennifer and my daughters Lorelai and Cora are all artists and musicians. We

love reading, hiking, and playing tabletop games, and we are looking forward to the inaugural season of Austin Football Club.

My family is endlessly thoughtful, creative, and fun!

Statement: One of the primary responsibilities of a Division Vice-President is planning and executing an impactful convention. Organization, patience, thoughtful and deliberate decision-making, the ability to listen and to grow: these are skills I have developed that will help me in planning such a convention. My leadership skills—honed as a teacher and as a noncommissioned officer in the United States Army—will prove invaluable in bringing innovative and inspiring clinicians to our Texas teachers. In the same ways I was inspired at my first convention, I would like other teachers to feel empowered, grow to their fullest potential, and feel like a part of a greater community who believes in them. Ultimately, the impact of every convention will be felt for years by Texas’s teachers and children, and I believe I have the tools to ensure

that the impact continues to be positive.

The personal relationships I have developed through TMEA have been vital in shaping me as a teacher and individual.

Not only have I learned many teaching ideas from my colleagues in TMEA, but I have also learned how to be more thankful, more thoughtful, to be a better listener, and a broader thinker. Across the state of Texas, many of us are now connecting even more than we did before the pandemic. TMEA already has a great deal of resources in place for connecting teachers to one another (Mentoring Network, Connections workshops, Teaching Resources Repository), yet there is potential for still more collaboration at a distance. As Elementary Vice-President, I would encourage our membership to take advantage of these resources and work to create a more connected community of teachers. Through our connections with one another we will grow into stronger, more well-rounded people for the benefit of all our students.

During this challenging and uncertain

time, we need thoughtful, inspiring leaders who will advocate for music education in Texas, bring creative and cutting-edge practices to the music teaching community, and encourage community-building within the profession. I hope the skills and ideas I have presented will convince you I am the type of leader who will work for you as well as for the benefit of every child throughout the state. Thank you for your consideration.

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TMEA GENERAL SESSIONS Attend the 2021 TMEA General Sessions to be an active part of the future of our association!

Enjoy learning more about the incredible keynote presenters scheduled for each session!

FEBRUARY 11, 6 P.M.: During our First General Session, you’ll get important updates and our President-Elect nominations will close. Following this short business meeting, enjoy an amazing keynote presentation created by renowned songwriters/producers Benj Pasek & Justin Paul.

Benj Pasek & Justin Paul

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scar, Grammy, Tony, Olivier, and Golden Globe Award-winning songwriters/producers Benj Pasek & Justin Paul are best known for their work on Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, and The Greatest Showman. Their songs “City of Stars” and “Audition (The Fools Who Dream)” from La La Land were both nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song, and “City of Stars” garnered both the Academy Award and Golden Globe for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture. Pasek & Paul won the 2018 Golden Globe for Best Original Song for “This Is Me” from The Greatest Showman, which was also nominated for the 2018 Academy Award for Best Original Song and most recently for the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Song Written for Visual Media. Recent projects include the liveaction movie musical Aladdin at Disney, and upcoming projects include the live-action movie musical Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Disney, as well as original animated and live-action projects for both film and television with Touchstone/ Showtime, Blue Sky Studios/Disney Animation, Sony Pictures, Apple, and Disney+. With the release of the novelization of Dear Evan Hansen, Pasek & Paul became New York Times best-selling authors. On Broadway, they composed the score for the threetime Olivier Award and six-time Tony Award-winning Dear Evan Hansen, their highly acclaimed original musical for which they received an Obie Award, a Drama Desk Award, and both the Oliver Award and Tony Award for Best Score. It can also soon be seen on screen in an upcoming film adaptation with Universal Pictures.

Their albums for Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, and The Greatest Showman appeared in the top 10 of the Billboard 200, the latter of which held the #1 spot for multiple weeks in a row.

The Dear Evan Hansen Original Broadway Cast Recording won the 2018 Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album and is certified Gold. The Greatest Showman Original Motion Picture Soundtrack was named the best-selling album in the world in 2018, won the 2019 Grammy Award for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media, the 2019 Billboard Music award for Top Soundtrack, and is certified Platinum in over a dozen countries, including Triple Platinum in the U.S., Australia, and Indonesia, Quadruple Platinum in Singapore, 5x Platinum in Korea, 6x Platinum in the 34 Southwestern Musician | January 2021

UK, and 7x Platinum in Ireland.

Pasek & Paul had their Broadway debut in 2012 with their Tony-nominated score for the Broadway musical A Christmas Story, an adaptation of the classic holiday film, further adapted into a live telecast for Fox in 2017. Their new song written for the telecast, “In the Market for a Miracle,” was nominated for the 2018 Emmy for Outstanding Original Music and Lyrics. In 2013, they contributed several songs to NBC’s Smash and received great acclaim for their musical Dogfight, which was awarded OffBroadway’s highest honor, the Lucille Lortel Award for Best New Musical. Their earlier theater credits include the children’s musical James and the Giant Peach and the popular song cycle Edges. Pasek & Paul went on to receive a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Special Class–Short Format Daytime Program for the song “Unlimited,” featured in an Old Navy YouTube campaign. In 2017, the songwriting duo composed a song for the CW’s musical episode of The Flash, and also wrote “Get Back Up Again” for the DreamWorks animated film Trolls. Among their numerous honors, in 2007 they became the youngest winners ever of the famed Jonathan Larson Award for most promising musical theater songwriters, and in 2019, they became the first writers for stage or screen to be honored with the ASCAP Vanguard Award.

Thanks go to iTheatrics and GIA Publications for making their appearance possible.

BRIEF MEETINGS. BIG INSPIRATION. FEBRUARY 12, 8 P.M.: At our Second General Session, we’ll announce our next President-Elect, conduct a little more business, and then turn our attention to Wynton Marsalis, who will bring us an extraordinary keynote address.

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orld renowned musician, composer, band leader, advocate for the arts, and educator Wynton Marsalis has helped propel jazz to the forefront of American culture. His prominent position in American culture was solidified in April 1997 when he became the first jazz artist to be awarded the Pulitzer Prize in music for his work Blood on the Fields, commissioned by Jazz at Lincoln Center (JLC).

In 2012, he was named Managing and Artistic Director of JLC. He had served as artistic director as well as music director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra (formerly known as the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra) since its inception.

In 2011, CBS Television named him Cultural Correspondent. Since July 1, 2014, Marsalis has served as the Director of Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School.

Marsalis began studying the trumpet seriously at age 12, and gained experience as a young musician in local marching bands, jazz and funk bands, and classical youth orchestras. At 14, he was invited to perform the Haydn Trumpet Concerto with the New Orleans Philharmonic.

In 1979, he entered The Juilliard School in New York City to study classical trumpet, but in the fall of 1979 he had the opportunity to sit in with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers and pursue his true love, jazz music. In the summer of 1980, he joined the band of acclaimed master drummer Art Blakey, who inspired generations of emerging jazz artists to hone their craft. In the years to follow, Marsalis was invited to perform with Sarah Vaughan, Dizzy Gillespie, Gerry Mulligan, John Lewis, Sweets Edison, Clark Terry, Sonny Rollins, and countless other jazz legends.

In 1982, Marsalis made his recording debut as a leader, and over the last two decades, he has produced a catalogue of more than 40 jazz and classical recordings for Columbia Jazz and Sony Classical, which have won him nine Grammy Awards. In 1983, he became the first and only artist to win both classical and jazz Grammy Awards in one year, repeating this feat in 1984.

Not content to focus solely on his musicianship, Marsalis has devoted equal time to developing his compositional skills.

Embraced by the dance community for his penmanship, he has received commissions to create major compositions for Garth

Fagan Dance, Peter Martins at the New York City Ballet, Twyla Tharp for the American Ballet Theatre, and Judith Jamison at the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre.

Advocate, Educator, Cultural Leader Marsalis’s commitment to improving people’s lives through music and his contributions to the arts paint a portrait of his character and humanity. He is internationally respected as a teacher and a spokesperson for music education, having received honorary degrees from more than 30 of the nation’s leading academic institutions. He regularly conducts master classes, lectures, and concerts for students, including the popular Jazz at Lincoln Center Jazz for Young People concerts. Educational activities also include the annual Essentially Ellington HS Jazz Band Competition and Festival that has reached more than 3,500 bands in North American and Australia, as well as the Band Director Academy.

In the spring of 2001, United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan proclaimed Marsalis an international ambassador of goodwill by appointing him a UN Messenger of Peace. He also has been awarded the Congressional Horizon Award, the French Grand Prix du Disque, the Louis Armstrong Memorial Medal, the Netherlands’ Edison Award, and the Algur H. Meadows Award for Excellence in the Arts.

As Jazz at Lincoln Center’s managing and artistic director, Wynton Marsalis continues to spread the spirit of swing and raise awareness of jazz in the consciousness of the American public and the world.

Thanks go to the Education Department of Jazz at Lincoln Center for making his appearance possible.

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F E B R U A R Y 11 –13 , 2 0 2 1 • A V I R T U A L E V E N T When you read through this schedule, know that in this virtual environment, you can learn from any clinic that interests you! All clinics will remain available for replay throughout the event and after in the online convention platform.

Each clinic presentation will be followed by a live Q&A segment during which the clinician will answer questions that attendees post to a chat window during the presentation. If you know you have questions for a clinician, attend that session at its scheduled time.

Because of rights limitations, however, we can present concerts only from their scheduled time until Saturday at 10 p.m. Keep that in mind as you decide how to spend your time during the February 11–13 scheduled event.

Event Records Each event includes its time, primary division spelled out, other applicable divisions by initial only, and clinician images (in clinician order).

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 6:00 – 7:00 PM: GENERAL TMEA First General Session Presider: Brian Coatney, Wylie HS, TMEA President

Attend this meeting for updates on TMEA business, closing of President-Elect nominations, and a special presentation created by Oscar, Grammy, Tony, Olivier, and Golden Globe Award-winning songwriters/producers Benj Pasek & Justin Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, The Greatest Showman), in collaboration with Tim McDonald, CEO, iTheatrics, and GIA Publications.

7:00 – 7:45 PM: BAND Concert: University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band Conductor: Alan Baylock, Univ of North Texas

In the midst of COVID-19, pause to remember that it is the artistry of music that remains at the epicenter of what truly matters, and be challenged to meet that requisite in even the most adverse of circumstances.

7:00 – 7:45 PM: ORCHESTRA It’s a Small World After All: Fostering Independence Through Solo and Chamber Repertoire Clinician: Hunter Lewis, Terrell Academy HS

Small wins can lead to big gains when approached through the lens of individual improvement. Lewis will explore how to establish a year-round approach of embedding solo and chamber music opportunities for all students throughout your program, regardless of size and resources.

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

7:00 – 7:45 PM: ORCHESTRA Demystifying the Winds: Rehearsing Winds in Full Orchestra

7:00 – 7:45 PM: BAND Getting to the Art of the Matter During COVID-19

Grabowski will give string orchestra conductors a primer for rehearsing the wind section in a full orchestra. He will address considerations when choosing repertoire for young wind players, challenges for different instrument sections, typical struggles of high school wind players, and language to use (and avoid) when rehearsing wind players.

Clinician: Richard Floyd, UIL State Director of Music Emeritus Sponsored by: GIA Publications, Inc.

The artistry of music is in our DNA. It is the human bonding agent that unifies us in spirit and soul. We find evidence all around us. Ernest Shackleton called it vital mental medicine.

Clinician: Gregory Grabowski, Stephen F. Austin State Univ

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THURSDAY 7:00 – 7:45 PM: VOCAL Concert: Arlington HS Colt Chorale Varsity Tenor/Bass Choir and Spring Branch Memorial HS Varsity Treble Choir Conductors: Mason Barlow, Arlington HS; Lawrence Johnson, Memorial HS

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

7:00 – 7:45 PM: VOCAL High Engagement with Low Stakes: Lessons for the Tired Teacher Clinician: Saleel Menon, Michigan State Univ

Student engagement and teacher morale may be low, and hitting the ground running might be tough! If you want student-centered ideas that reinforce curriculum but are low-stakes for students, this session is for you. Menon will deliver lessons that can be used face-to-face, online, or through a hybrid model in topics such as theory, composition, conducting, music analysis, sightreading, and history.

7:00 – 7:45 PM: ELEMENTARY World Rhythms All Around the House Clinician: Kalani Das, Peripole, Inc. Sponsored by: Peripole, Inc.

Empowering students to create music at home includes online learning and home-based creativity. Students can use found sounds and DIY instruments to learn, practice, and perform both in online and in-person environments. Das will share music, methods, and strategies to inspire music-making at all levels.

7:00 – 7:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Teaching Virtually: Reaching Our Students Through Music Clinician: Natasha Thurmon, Boldt ES

Virtual teaching provides a unique opportunity for music educators to focus on the social and emotional needs of their students. Thurmon will present various lessons, organizational tips, and videography ideas to help participants make informed decisions about how to best meet the needs of their students.

7:00 – 7:45 PM: COLLEGE Social Emotional Learning and Music Education TMEA Featured Clinician: Scott Edgar, Lake Forest College

Students encounter a great number of social and emotional challenges affecting their lives personally, academically, and for musicians, musically. Seeking support for these challenges, students regularly approach their music educators. While we are in a primed position to provide this support through a socially rich and emotionally sound environment, music educators are often unprepared to do so. Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is a framework intended to help students become socially and emotionally adept. Edgar will introduce the framework of SEL and highlight explicit connections to music education.

7:00 – 7:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V | E Urban & Rural Teaching: A United Force Clinicians: John Wayman, UT/Arlington; Colton Blake, Choral Consultant; Carla Hardy, Chisholm Trail HS; Andrew Weliver, Boyd MS

Teaching in urban and rural districts is different and presents unique sets of challenges, but there is also some common ground. Instrumental and vocal clinicians who represent these varied populations will provide insight on how we can join these communities to support advocacy, pedagogy, and strategies of success for our programs. We are our strongest—together.

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7:00 – 7:45 PM: TECHNOLOGY | B | O | V | C This Tech Sparks Joy: Decluttering the Technology Ecosystem Clinician: Mark Palombo, Beck JH

We have a multitude of technology tools at our fingertips. How do teachers eliminate the clutter and find the best educational technology solutions for themselves and their students? Palombo will explain his philosophy for navigating the digital learning environment and demonstrate how making informed choices can help enhance the music classroom experience.

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THURSDAY 8:00 – 8:45 PM: BAND | O Concert: Houston Symphony Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

8:00 – 8:45 PM: BAND Self-Care in the Time of COVID-19 Clinician: Jason Nitsch, Memorial HS

Teachers are under more stress than ever. Nitsch will provide helpful resources, guidance, and recommendations for prioritizing your health and well-being without shortchanging the student experience.

8:00 – 8:45 PM: ORCHESTRA Intonation: Constant Negotiation Clinician: Eka Gogichashvili, Baylor Univ

Gain insight and knowledge and learn tips on how to make intonation exquisite in different settings, such as solo, chamber music, and orchestra playing. Understanding different tuning systems and temperaments, sound, and relationship between pitches helps musicians play in tune.

8:00 – 8:45 PM: VOCAL Concert: Baylor University A Cappella Choir Conductor: Brian Schmidt, Baylor Univ

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

8:00 – 8:45 PM: VOCAL Remote Resources for Middle and High School Choirs Clinician: Andy Beck, Alfred Music Sponsored by: Alfred Music

Remote teaching or distance learning—whatever you call it—is a new reality. Beck will introduce resources designed (or adapted) to address this era of online education. Whether your rehearsals are remote every day or only on some, get equipped with high-quality materials for middle and high school singers.

8:00 – 8:45 PM: ELEMENTARY EE Music Class Online or in Class: Meeting the Needs of All Clinician: Jo Cookus, Retired/Hal Leonard Sponsored by: Hal Leonard LLC

Cookus will take you on a tour of Essential Elements Music Class, the powerful Cloud-based teaching tool for your elementary music class. EE Music Class is the right choice for in-class lessons but also allows you to easily share songs,

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THURSDAY listening maps, interactive games, digital books, and lessons with your students online—no student login required!

8:00 – 8:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Concert: Western Plateau Elementary Rockin’ Roadrunners and Horn ES Cardinal Choir Conductors: Mary Ferguson, Western Plateau ES; Phillip Sammons, Horn ES

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

8:00 – 8:45 PM: COLLEGE Transitions for New Piano Teachers: Crisis Learning & Beyond!

Clinicians: Mary Grace Galvan-Carroll, Vidal M. Trevino School of Communications and Fine Arts; Joachim Reinhuber, Texas A&M Univ/Kingsville; Andrea Garcia, Texas A&M University Kingsville; Lidia Palacios, Texas A&M Univ/Kingsville

The clinicians’ focus will be on relevant pedagogy and musicianship concepts, with guided imagery and mental/kinesthetic practice techniques that transition from online to face-to-face learning. Young and older beginners are attracted to contemporary composers, and a diverse anthology is included. Learn self-awareness techniques and wellness exercises to prepare the playing mechanisms for sustainable learning.

8:00 – 8:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V Happy, Not Satisfied Clinician: Daniel Morrison, Reagan HS

Happy, Not Satisfied is a mindset, lifestyle, and mantra that describes the joy that comes from consistent growth.

Morrison will outline clear and tangible ways for music educators to implement a culture of positivity and excellence within their programs through this Happy, Not Satisfied approach.

8:00 – 8:45 PM: TECHNOLOGY | B | O | V | C Changing Face-to-Face Lessons to Successful Virtual Lessons Clinicians: Dan Keast, UT/Permian Basin; Paul Sanchez, UT/Permian Basin

Successful virtual lessons happen when educators are prepared for the technology and pedagogical needs of the online environment. That means we need to consider the students’ audio, video, lighting, device, and connectivity prior to expecting them to be ready for the lesson. Join this session and check some things off your list! Keast and Sanchez will show you a few ways to make it a successful experience for all!

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Attend the 2021 TMEA Clinic/Convention Register for our virtual event today!

• Over 180 clinics led by master educators • More than 35 invited performing ensembles • Connect online with attendees and exhibitors • Attend the President’s Concert: VOCES8 • Vote for your future TMEA leaders

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F E B R U A R Y 11 –13 , 2 0 2 1 • A V I R T U A L E V E N T With nearly 100 events on Friday, there’s a lot for you to consider as you review the schedule below.

As you think about all this great content, realize that if you have a question that doesn’t get addressed during a clinic or its Q&A segment, you can always message your question to the clinician directly through the platform.

You can find them either through the clinic record itself or through the attendees page.

TMEA Exhibits Are Always Awesome No TMEA Clinic/Convention would be complete without the presence of our partners in the music industry! During the exhibits times you see in the schedule (starting on Friday), exhibitors will be online in their virtual booth ready to answer your questions and make a connection. Some will have giveaways and discounts so don’t miss this great opportunity!

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 10:00 – 10:45 AM: BAND | O | V | C Program Success: A Blend of Content and Context

10:00 – 10:45 AM: BAND Tips for a Thriving Beginning Percussion Class

Clinician: Tim Lautzenheiser, Butler Univ, Vice-President of Education for Conn-Selmer, Inc. Sponsored by: Conn-Selmer, Inc.

Clinician: Christina Hurlbut, Abilene HS

We spend much time focusing on the cognitive aspect of learning, sometimes neglecting the value of the growth process. Do our students listen or do they learn? Master teachers know it is more than the what or the how; it is important to make sure students understand why the exchange of information has relevance to their welfare in preparing for the challenges of life.

Developing a culture of excellence is the foundation for great music-making.

10:00 – 10:45 AM: BAND What to Play or Not to Play? That Is the Question!

Clinician: Gregory Dick, Retired

Selecting the proper music for your ensemble is critical for supporting your students’ success. Dick will provide 10 questions to help guide the selection process to create a program that will be rewarding for all!

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Beginning percussion classes pose interesting challenges for band directors at the middle school level, who often have few resources or no percussion instructor. Hurlbut will provide interactive and engaging ways to develop and teach some of the most challenging percussion topics, including rolls, rudiments, advanced beginning rhythms, and more.

10:00 – 10:45 AM: ORCHESTRA What Goes Down Must Come Up! Antigravity and the Left Hand Clinician: Kirsten Yon, Univ of Houston

Walking on the fingerboard is akin to walking on pavement— what goes down must be released up to move forward with ease! Using specific technical exercises and tools to build body/ mental awareness, Yon will explain how to loosen your fingers and access the magic of true release and hand balance between the notes. Catapult your technical and expressive skills to the next level!

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FRIDAY 10:00 – 10:45 AM: ORCHESTRA Double Bass–Double Bow: The French & German Bows

10:00 – 10:45 AM: ELEMENTARY Keeping It Real During COVID

Clinician: Mark Morton, Texas Tech Univ

Masks? Six feet apart? No handing out objects? Are you kidding me? 2020 struck and suddenly all the lesson plans we’ve come to rely on seemed completely useless. Or are they?

Learn how to look at your existing lesson plans with fresh eyes and master tricky transitions with easy-to-learn technology. Transform your favorite musical moments into a socially distanced success.

Morton will define the relative advantages and disadvantages of the two kinds of double bass bows: French and German. He will demonstrate how to hold and use each and will explore the possible pedagogical advantages for students to try the “other” bow.

10:00 – 10:45 AM: VOCAL Programming for Artistry, Musical Growth, and Maximum Artistic Effect: Plan a Year, Not Just a Concert TMEA Featured Clinician: Jonathan Talberg, California State Univ

The music you select is your textbook, and you get to choose it—a luxury not often afforded to teachers of other subjects.

You can decide whether to focus on classics, madrigals, poetry settings, liturgical music, or on any published pieces written between the Gregorian chant of the fifth century and Abbie Bettinis’s or Jocelyn Hagen’s works published last year. You can decolonize the class room, or you can sing music that the colonists brought to the New World. Or, you can do both.

Talberg will talk about how to program for maximum effect for an entire school year.

10:00 – 10:45 AM: VOCAL The Pencil Principle: Accountability in the Urban Classroom Clinician: Cristal Conner, Rancier MS

In urban classrooms, there can be a struggle with teaching our students how to value their education when they are often taught or believe it doesn’t matter. In this session, Conner will discuss the Pencil Principle, how to implement the idea, the value of teacher mindset change, and success stories of student achievement through consistency in accountability.

Clinician: Kelly Orr, Stribling ES

10:00 – 10:45 AM: ELEMENTARY Responsive Teaching and Orff Schulwerk TMEA Featured Clinician: Paul Cribari, Cherry Creek Schools

Learn how to incorporate student ideas to create musical experiences that are unique to the class. These musical experiences will reflect the specific character of the individual and the classroom community. Through these activities, students will take greater ownership in the process and see themselves as central to the musical experience that reflects their racial, cultural, and communal identities.

10:00 – 10:45 AM: COLLEGE | B | O | V Helping Your Students Build Their Job Application Portfolio Clinician: Lynn Ledbetter, Texas State Univ

Ledbetter will offer a guide to building a professional portfolio for the job market or college application and will provide a checklist of materials for college or high school students to prepare, with the guidance of their teachers. She will review a step-by-step process for completing the necessary items to help students succeed in the next chapter of their educational or professional lives.

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TMEA Featured Clinician: Scott Edgar, Lake Forest College

Building on an understanding of Social Emotional Learning, Edgar will provide specific activities for implementation in K–12 music classrooms. He will present activities that have been designed to augment and enhance traditional music instruction. The activities will be split into three areas: self, others, and decisions.

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SINGING BEHIND THE MASK: TEACHING TONE AND ARTICULATION Saturday, 2/13/2021 3:00 PM - 3:45 PM Presented by Dr. Elisa Wilson, Cherry Duke, Brian Downen

BALANCING YOUR "FLEX" ENSEMBLE: BEST PRACTICES FOR SCORING Saturday, 2/13/21 5:00 - 5:45 PM Presented by Dr. Andrew Hunter

THE REMEDIAL TOOLBOX: A HOW-TO GUIDE FOR FIXING TECHNIQUE Saturday, 2/13/2021 5:00-5:45 PM Presented by: Dr. Stephen Nordstrom Co-presenter: Dr. Kevin Nordstrom

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT EL PASO CHORALE CONCERT Director: Dr. Elisa Wilson Saturday, 2/13/2021 6:00 - 6:20 PM

DEGREE PROGRAMS

Bachelor of Arts in Music Bachelor of Music in Performance Bachelor of Music (teacher certification)

PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES A Cappella Chorus Big Purple Colorguard / Acuity Winterguard Big Purple Marching Band Concert Band Gospel Choir Jazz Combos Jazz Ensemble Opera Orchestra Percussion Ensemble Steel Drum Band University Chorale Wind Ensemble

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VOCAL February 6 • February 27 • March 27 INSTRUMENTAL January 30 • February 20 • March 20 • April 10 VIDEO AUDITION DEADLINE April 16

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FRIDAY 10:00 – 10:45 AM: COLLEGE | V Harmonic Dictation Using The “Line” Method Clinician: Michael Rogers, Abilene Christian Univ

Being asked to correctly identify and notate harmonies can be daunting for many students. This difficulty is often exacerbated by the lack of a structured approach to harmonic listening. Rogers will demonstrate a systematic approach in harmonic dictation exercises based on identifying specific pitches in the texture (the Do-Ti “line”).

10:00 – 10:45 AM: TECHNOLOGY | B | O | V | E | C Simple Solutions for Virtual Performances Clinician: Jason Schayot, Berkner HS

Schayot will demonstrate how to assemble individual or small group audio-visual recordings into fun and engaging virtual concerts, using a few easy and free online tools. He will offer solutions for elementary music teachers as well as secondary band, choir, and orchestra teachers. He will also showcase methods for creating and streaming virtual concert experiences for students and supporters.

10:45 AM – Noon: GENERAL | TFME Visit Our Exhibitors Go to www.tmea.org/2021exhibitors to view a list of exhibitors.

Peruse the virtual exhibit hall, engage with exhibitors to learn about their latest products and services, drop a virtual business card, meet them in one-on-one video chats, register for giveaways, and much more!

11:00 – 11:45 AM: COLLEGE | B | O | V | E College Division Research Poster Session #1 Selected authors will present their research during this informal session where attendees can learn about the research and discuss applications to music teaching. These authors will be identified on this session within the online convention platform.

Noon – 12:45 PM: BAND Build Better Bassoons!

Clinician: Francis Chambers, Chambers Music

Three elements determine beginning bassoon success: choosing the right students, using good-quality reeds, and teaching an efficient and effective embouchure. Chambers breaks down individual characteristics to look for in choosing bassoon players, discusses how reed quality impacts success, and introduces his method for teaching embouchure. Have a soaked reed and bocal ready to participate.

Noon – 12:45 PM: BAND | O | TFME Concert: Coppell HS Percussion Ensemble and McAllen HS Mariachi Oro Conductors: Annie Chernow, Coppell HS; Randall Nguyen, Coppell HS; Alex Treviño, McAllen HS

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

Noon – 12:45 PM: BAND From Preparation to Pedagogy: A Muggle’s Guide to Wizardry Clinician: Reagan Brumley, Irving ISD

Score study is too often assumed to be the exclusive realm of university and professional conductors. Brumley will demonstrate the crucial role of a systematic, pedagogy-driven approach to score study. This approach can unlock a director’s entire bag of tricks and add efficiency and a clear sense of purpose to band rehearsals, whether concert or marching, high school or middle school.

Noon – 12:45 PM: ORCHESTRA Rehearsal Revolution: Mixing It Up for Musical Results Clinician: Joel Schut, Univ Colorado-Boulder

Feeling stuck in your rehearsal routines? In this active session, Schut will explore a wide range of rehearsal frameworks to maximize student learning, personal contribution, critical thinking, and teamwork. Dust off old ideas and learn some new ones as well. Rehearsals start on Monday.

Noon – 12:45 PM: ORCHESTRA Bowing Drills: Highly Adaptable Exercises for All Ages Clinician: Nick Barnaby, UT/Arlington Music Dept

Developed by Barnaby, Bowing Drills focuses on looking at bowing and string crossings and includes highly adaptable exercises that can be used for individual and group warmups and orchestral bowing passages. These exercises help beginners who cannot read music and advanced students who are perfecting their tone. Topics include single bows, slurs, double stops, spiccato, adding the left hand, and more!

Noon – 12:45 PM: VOCAL | TFME Concert: Coronado HS Tenor-Bass Chorale and Harlingen HS Varsity Treble Choir Conductors: Catherine Stevenson, Coronado HS; Ginger Wheelock, Harlingen HS

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

Noon – 12:45 PM: VOCAL Singers, Safe and Sound: Innovations for In-Person Choirs Clinician: Joni Jensen, Texas Woman’s Univ

Choirs can exist in-person during a pandemic. Jensen presents success stories and techniques used by pioneering conductors and ensembles from across the U.S. Topics included are: indoor and outdoor rehearsal, workable and effective safety precautions, facilitating technologies, sorting through the science, advocating to administrators, educating singers, and finding positive performance outcomes.

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FRIDAY Noon – 12:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Self-Care for the Music Educator: Not Just a Buzzword Clinician: Beth Duhon, Travis ES

Tired of feeling more like a martyr than a musician? Is burnout a very real possibility? Are you and your personal life always getting the short end of the stick? Duhon will help you write a MAP (My Action Plan) to uncover the root cause of your stress and rediscover the joy of being a music educator. Let’s get beyond bubble baths and candles (not that they’re bad) to lasting solutions!

Noon – 12:45 PM: ELEMENTARY SEL in the Tuneful, Beautiful, Artful Classroom Clinician: John Feierabend, Retired, Univ of Hartford, GIA Publications Sponsored by: GIA Publications, Inc.

Music is more social than other subjects and it is important for the music teacher to be tuned into the individual differences and needs of a child by embedding those critical socialization skills into the classroom procedure. Knowing where your students are in their musical growth and how they process songs and dance is critical to designing appropriate individualized instructions.

Noon – 12:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V | TFME Ten Habits for Creating a Culture of Excellence Clinicians: Scott Rush, GIA Publications; Tim Lautzenheiser, Butler Univ, Vice-President of Education for Conn-Selmer, Inc. Sponsored by: GIA Publications, Inc.

Band director Rush and leadership legend Lautzenheiser join forces to present a pathway of success toward creating a culture of excellence. In this clinic, participants will be guided through ten sequential levels for student success as they journey up the metaphorical mountain of self-leadership. “You can’t lead others until you lead yourself.”

Noon – 12:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V How to Know If They Are Good to Go: Sightreading Assessment Clinicians: Michele Henry, Baylor Univ; Keitha Hamann, Univ of Minnesota Sponsored by: GIA Publications, Inc.

Individual assessment is necessary but challenging in ensembles, even more so when socially distanced or online. Sightreading— an important educational goal—provides the perfect opportunity to assess both knowledge and skill. Henry and Hamann will offer strategies for informally and formally assessing ensembles in person and virtually, as well as comprehensive systems for assessing individuals over time.

Noon – 12:45 PM: GENERAL Advice for Teaching Music in a Title I School Clinician: David Pope, Alfred Music Sponsored by: Alfred Music

Pope will cover topics inherent to teaching music in a Title I or economically disadvantaged school. Based on his personal successes and failures in a Title I school, he will provide insight into teaching in a low-income school system. Gain strategies you can implement in your personal teaching situation.

Noon – 12:45 PM: TECHNOLOGY | E Technology to Support Elementary Music Clinician: Shawna Longo, Hopatcong Schools

Are you looking for practical and simple ideas for tech-based instruction through distance learning? Are you looking for new ideas to update your elementary music classes and thinking about including more technology? Longo will explore numerous free or inexpensive ways to bring more technology into your music classes.

12:45 – 2:00 PM: GENERAL | TFME Visit Our Exhibitors Go to www.tmea.org/2021exhibitors to view a list of exhibitors.

Peruse the virtual exhibit hall, engage with exhibitors to learn about their latest products and services, drop a virtual business card, meet them in one-on-one video chats, register for giveaways, and much more!

1:00 – 1:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V | E College Division Research Poster Session #2 Selected authors will present their research during this informal session where attendees can learn about the research and discuss applications to music teaching. These authors will be identified on this session within the online convention platform.

1:00 – 1:45 PM: GENERAL Affirmation and Representation in the Music Classroom Clinicians: Jacqueline Henninger, Texas Tech Univ; Andrea Sanchez, Alvin HS

As issues of social justice continue to impact the lives of our students who represent marginalized populations, it is important for music educators to modify their instructional approaches.

Henninger and Sanchez will discuss the concepts of affirmation and representation in the music classroom and provide recommendations for including these elements in our instruction and student interactions.

2:00 – 2:45 PM: BAND Top Five Problems in Trumpet Playing and Suggested Remedies Clinician: Oswaldo Zapata, UT/San Antonio

Most trumpet students encounter occasional problems over the course of their studies. Zapata will describe five of the most common problems encountered by teachers, possible causes, and remedies. He will discuss air in tone, inability to play softly, upper-register inconsistency, double buzz, and stutter attacks.

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FRIDAY 2:00 – 2:45 PM: BAND | O Developing Musical Leadership Within Our Ensembles

2:00 – 2:45 PM: ORCHESTRA Let’s Play! Games to Develop String Technique & Musicianship

TMEA Featured Clinician: Gary Lewis, Colorado Univ

Clinician: Erin Hansen, Univ of Houston

As Elizabeth Green wrote: “To stand in front of an orchestra, band, or chorus and beat time does not make one a conductor.

But to bring forth thrilling music from a group of singers or players, to inspire them (through one’s own personal magnetism) to excel, to train them (through one’s own musicianship) to become musicians themselves” should be our goal as music educators. Lewis will discuss strategies, including a chamber music approach, to use with large ensembles to equip our students with the musical skills they need.

2:00 – 2:45 PM: BAND Taming the Beast: Tips for Saxophone Student Success Clinician: Amy Robinson, Iowa Park CISD

With a little support and nuance, the saxophone can be one of the most versatile instruments in any band program. Robinson will discuss her approach to starting students on saxophone, focusing on characteristic tone production. She will also identify some issues that can arise in the saxophone section at each stage of development and offer solutions to implement in a band program.

Teachers understand that repetition is the key to mastery.

However, students can become frustrated or bored with repeated drill. Learn 10 proven games you can use to disguise repetition, develop technique and musicianship, and energize beginning and intermediate string players in a variety of educational settings. Walk away with activities you can use immediately!

2:00 – 2:45 PM: ORCHESTRA Double Bass Repertoire: Works By Female Composers Clinician: Joel Braun, UT/Austin

Of the 400 works currently listed for string bass solo in the 2020–2021 UIL Prescribed Music List, only five are by female composers. Braun will explore and highlight easily obtainable original and transcribed works for solo double bass and double bass and piano by female composers. Compositions equivalent to each of the UIL grade levels will be discussed.

2:00 – 2:45 PM: VOCAL | TFME In Conversation with Eric Whitacre Clinician: Eric Whitacre, Composer

Join composer and conductor Eric Whitacre for a discussion on creativity, composition, virtual music-making, and life in 2021. He will field questions from attendees during the session.

2:00 – 2:45 PM: VOCAL Rebuild Bigger and Better: Post-Pandemic Choir Resilience Clinicians: Justin West, Louisiana State Univ; Jason Bowers, Louisiana State Univ

COVID-19 has significantly disrupted choral teaching—group activities restricted, performances canceled, and sizable segments of instruction moved online. But what happens when normalcy resumes? In this session, West and Bowers—who’ve studied program building, recruitment, and retention—will explore evidence-based ways to reinvigorate your program after the worst of the pandemic subsides.

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FRIDAY 2:00 – 2:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Engaging Escape Rooms for Student Learning

2:00 – 2:45 PM: TECHNOLOGY | B | O | V | E Air on a G Suite: Google Tools for Music Education

Clinician: Jennifer Mullins, Lummus IS

Clinician: John Mlynczak, VanderCook College, Hal Leonard

Escape rooms have become popular in and out of the classroom and can be a powerful motivation tool with our students. As they deliver content, teachers need to use engaging, interactive activities to captivate learners’ attention. Mullins will focus on how to create and facilitate in-person and virtual escape room challenges to inspire your music classroom students to learn music content.

2:00 – 2:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Online Song Research: Tools, Traps, and Treasures

Google Suite for Education provides a range of tools that can be used by music educators to foster more creative and productive classrooms. These resources should allow students to efficiently and effectively learn in a collaborative environment while gaining valuable career skills. Mlynczak will demonstrate several Google tools for music education use.

3:00 – 3:45 PM: BAND With Whose Ears Are You Listening?

Program Repertoire That Matters

Clinician: Kathryn Kuddes, Plano ISD

Clinicians: Carter Biggers, Texas Woman’s Univ; Jodie Blackshaw, Composer

Today teachers have more tools than ever at their disposal, but discerning which resources and tools are most reliable is not always simple. Kuddes will explore a variety of online song sources, discuss ways to authenticate information, and share how to avoid some of the traps of online searching. She will also highlight where to find the treasures of folk material on the Web.

Programming can be so much more than selecting music that is playable. Is it relevant to our students and what the world sounds like to them? Considering this, along with the composer’s voice, we discover a whole new world of sonic possibilities. Biggers and Blackshaw will explore an array of engaging repertoire that can open our minds to the endless possibilities for our ensembles and students.

2:00 – 2:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V | E Supporting Music Teachers’ SEL Professional Development

3:00 – 3:45 PM: BAND Lewisville ISD’s Approach to Virtual Beginning Band

TMEA Featured Clinician: Scott Edgar, Lake Forest College

Clinician: Rob Chilton, Killian MS

2:00 – 2:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V Cultivating Peak Performance

3:00 – 3:45 PM: BAND Create a Middle School Jazz Band That Keeps Them Coming Back

Clinician: Lisa Garner Santa, Texas Tech Univ

Clinician: Jonathan Adamo, Long MS

Developing Social Emotional Learning (SEL) competency takes time and energy. Edgar will explore tangible ways to help teachers build their social emotional competence while learning strategies to implement SEL. While relevant for all, content will be targeted to music educators and those charged with designing and implementing professional development experiences for music teachers.

“But it sounded so good in the practice room!” If that phrase is familiar to you or your students, this clinic is for you.

Garner Santa will guide you through an interactive experience to uncover what’s inhibiting your best performance, from self-assessment to self-talk. Your best performance is waiting to be shared! Discover how to do it.

2:00 – 2:45 PM: GENERAL Legislative Update Clinicians: Robert Floyd, TMEA Executive Director; Matt Matthews, Southwest Stratagem, LLC; Julia Grizzard, Southwest Stratagem, LLC

Floyd and TMEA lobbyists Matthews and Grizzard will discuss priorities for fine arts education during the upcoming legislative session.

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Learn how Lewisville ISD served the educational needs of over 600 virtual beginning band students districtwide through a collaborative effort of all 30 directors from 15 middle schools.

Chilton will provide attendees with practical solutions for teaching beginning band virtually through collaboration in both the synchronous and asynchronous formats.

A jazz band would be a great addition to any middle school music program, but it’s difficult to know where to start. Adamo will address topics from when to meet and what instruments are needed to what music styles are appropriate and how and when to introduce improvisation. How do you keep the kids coming back? Adamo will detail steps to ensure growth of the program from the first semester for years to come.

3:00 – 3:45 PM: ORCHESTRA Social Emotional Learning in the Music Classroom Clinician: Lacy McCoy, Ousley JH

The music classroom is a natural vehicle for social emotional learning (SEL). McCoy will show how music educators can effortlessly and intentionally incorporate SEL into their daily classroom routine without sacrificing the music.

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FRIDAY 3:00 – 3:45 PM: ORCHESTRA Mariachi Today: Growing and Sustaining Programs with Excellence Clinician: Alex Treviño, McAllen HS

More campuses are diversifying their musical offerings with mariachi ensembles. Treviño will explore the necessary tools to grow and sustain the program. He will also describe ways to connect your program to the campus and community and create a culture of excellence that will continue to expand the program over many years.

3:00 – 3:45 PM: VOCAL Nature or Nurture? Yes, Artistry Can Be Taught!

Clinician: Sandy Hinkley, Sam Houston State Univ

In most choral programs, singers possess diverse levels of musicianship. While some are innately musical, most need guidance to be expressive. Regardless of what students bring to the table, artistry can be a learned skill—but only if effectively taught.

Hinkley will demonstrate rehearsal strategies to teach independent artistry—ideas that can apply in virtual or in-person choral settings.

3:00 – 3:45 PM: VOCAL Middle School Lit with the Perfect Fit Clinician: Emily Crocker, Hal Leonard, LLC, VP of Choral Publications (retired) Sponsored by: Hal Leonard LLC

We can’t always count on a perfectly balanced middle school choir or one that is consistent the whole year. Discover techniques for selecting and adapting the choral literature you love that might have some problematic sections. Choral selections are curated by Emily Crocker and Mary Jane Phillips.

3:00 – 3:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Special Techniques for Special Learners Clinician: Rina Sklar, Macie Publishing Company Sponsored by: Macie Publishing Company

Every year we encounter more students with special needs. We want to provide the best music education for these students in the least restrictive environment. Sklar will share techniques you can use with special learners to help them learn to play recorder. Techniques will include Universal Design for Learning modifications to be used with the whole class and specific modifications to be used with individual students.

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FRIDAY 3:00 – 3:45 PM: ELEMENTARY | V We’re All in This Together: Using Singing Games in the Social Distancing Classroom TMEA Featured Clinician: Amy Abbott, St. Vrain Valley School District

Singing and community are at the heart of Kodály classrooms.

A few fun and traditional strategies are play parties, singing games, and movement songs! Get students singing, playing with others, and having a great time. Abbott will present activities with adaptations for in-person, hybrid, and remote learning. She will also discuss pedagogical uses for literacy, as well as sequencing of activities, to ensure student success, engagement, and scaffolding in skill development. Be ready to sing, move, and play!

3:00 – 3:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V | E The Many Values of Music Instruction TMEA Featured Clinician: David Elliott, New York Univ

Why does music exist? The answer must lie in the fact that active music-making and listening provide human beings with extremely important values. If not, what explains why music-making of some kind has existed and developed for approximately 100,000 years and how music permeates every human culture? Drawing from recent research in a wide range of fields, Elliott will offer explanations of why music instruction of all kinds is central to students’ holistic growth and well-being.

3:00 – 3:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V | E Not Your Mama’s Interview: Hacks and Tips to Land the Job Clinicians: Kevin Lacefield, Northwest ISD; Rebecca O’Donovan, Northwest ISD

Set yourself apart from other applicants and land the job.

Lacefield and O’Donovan will share strategies from their hiring experiences to pull back the curtain on what administrators are really looking for, especially in a virtual world. All aspects of the hiring process will be discussed, from the résumé to the interview.

3:00 – 3:45 PM: GENERAL Successful Musical Theatre Rehearsal Techniques for All Clinicians: Cynthia Ripley, iTheatrics; Marty Johnson, iTheatrics Sponsored by: GIA Publications, Inc.

With on-your-feet activities, Ripley and Johnson will guide musical theatre educators through the process of planning and executing rehearsals that are well structured and maximize student learning and knowledge retention. They will share techniques that are student centered, teacher tested, and administrator approved.

3:00 – 3:45 PM: TECHNOLOGY | B | O | V | E Meaningful Assessment with Technology Clinician: John Mlynczak, VanderCook College, Hal Leonard

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peer collaboration, which is essential for growth. Mlynczak will demonstrate several models for assessing musical growth in positive and meaningful ways and will cover how to communicate with students on any device, anywhere.

3:45 – 5:00 PM: GENERAL | TFME Visit Our Exhibitors Go to www.tmea.org/2021exhibitors to view a list of exhibitors.

Peruse the virtual exhibit hall, engage with exhibitors to learn about their latest products and services, drop a virtual business card, meet them in one-on-one video chats, register for giveaways, and much more!

5:00 – 5:45 PM: BAND Structuring for Success at a Title I School Clinicians: Jennifer Rodriguez, Homestead HS; Raul Candelaria, Horizon HS; Clinton Sims, Horizon MS; Demetrius Williams, Estrada MS

Building a program at a Title I school is a challenging task. The clinicians will present how they structured the feeder pattern for increased student success and retention as well as methods for improving community support.

5:00 – 5:45 PM: BAND Kaizen – 改善 – Instilling Continuous Ensemble Development Clinician: Gerard Miller, Coppell HS

Kaizen is a Japanese business concept that aims to improve all functions and involve all stakeholders. Miller and the Coppell HS Wind Symphony will demonstrate a wide array of ensemble skills used daily in their program. The ensemble will showcase the continuous improvement model that is at the heart of our system of individual performer development.

5:00 – 5:45 PM: BAND Teaching Bassoon & Oboe Reed Adjusting Virtually Clinicians: Sally Bohls, Private Instructor; Jennifer Auerbach, Private Instructor

This clinic is about survival when your world includes bassoon and oboe reeds. Normally students obtain reeds from their teacher or elsewhere, and the teacher adjusts the reed for the student. With online lessons, this isn’t possible. Bohls and Auerbach will teach you how to analyze a reed, uncover the problems, and solve them. Directors and students can develop reed independence—knowledge is power!

5:00 – 5:45 PM: ORCHESTRA Earn a Superior Rating for Your Work–Life Balance Clinicians: Ann Smith, Plano East HS; Kelton Burnside, Plano East HS

Understanding stress and the balance between work and home is critical for being a successful director and enjoying home life.

Smith and Burnside will discuss the issue of stress and provide details and strategies for managing stress for better life balance.

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FRIDAY 5:00 – 5:45 PM: ORCHESTRA The Art of Violin Playing

5:00 – 5:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Games for When You Can’t Sing!

Clinician: Patricia Shih, Baylor Univ

Clinician: Kristin Pugliese, Shallowford Pres School Sponsored by: Rhythm Band Instruments

With so many educational violin method approaches, Shih devised a version to benefit all young players, college students, and teachers alike. Learn more about how this could be a positive influence on how musicians will approach the way they learn or teach repertoire in both technical and musical aspects of violin playing.

5:00 – 5:45 PM: VOCAL Real Solutions to Virtual Problems: Virtual Rehearsals Clinician: Ryan Rogers, North Shore Senior HS

Over the past several months, we have been inundated with resources for teaching music virtually, but few of them allow teachers to hear their students daily. Highlighting some low-cost, user-friendly platforms, Rogers will explore plausible virtual solutions for secondary music classrooms. These approaches are flexible and can be implemented in a variety of in-person, virtual, and hybrid instruction models.

5:00 – 5:45 PM: VOCAL Finding the Gems: Choral Music from Eastern Asia Clinician: Yoojin Muhn, UT/San Antonio

One of the biggest challenges choral directors face is finding great repertoire. Muhn will provide effective research methods, with examples, for great choral repertoire from Eastern Asia.

5:00 – 5:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Remote Instruction In and Out of the Recorder Classroom Clinician: Ran Whitley, Macie Publishing Company Sponsored by: Macie Publishing Company

School closures have revealed the value and necessity of being able to combine in-person and remote teaching. Whatever your instructional situation, you can teach recorder in a fun and enjoyable way! Whitley will present ideas for distance and hybrid classroom learning as well as a fun website.

5:00 – 5:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Book-Based Littles’ Lessons for In-Person, Online, or Hybrid Clinician: Jenny Dees, Texas Tech Univ

Create in-person, online, and hybrid early childhood lessons in a snap by basing them on children’s literature. Dees will present book-based lessons of singing, moving, world and art music-listening, improvising, and more. Music and movement can be found in books by Eric Carle, Denise Fleming, Sandra Boynton, and more. Discover the musical wonder of these stories while developing age-appropriate musical skills!

We are always looking for games that are educational and fun!

Pugliese will share activities that will keep your students engaged in times when you lose your voice or can’t sing for any reason. Also discover how to take activities you are already doing and adapt them for what our classrooms might look like in the future. Get ideas you’ll be able to use on Monday!

5:00 – 5:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V | E Collaborating with Music Therapists to Meet the Needs of All Clinicians: Candace Mahaffey, Univ of North Texas; Luisa Lopez, Texas Woman’s Univ

More districts are turning to music therapy to meet the needs of all students in the current challenging educational environment. Mahaffey and Lopez will discuss ways for music teachers and music therapists to collaborate and create a positive social and emotional environment. They will offer resources and techniques to facilitate class discussions and social emotional learning in the K–12 music classroom.

5:00 – 6:45 PM: GENERAL | TFME College Fair Presider: Paul Sikes, Texas Wesleyan Univ, TMEA College Division Vice-President

All-State students and members of Texas Future Music Educators chapters can connect with representatives from colleges and universities in Texas and beyond in the College Exhibits area.

5:00 – 5:45 PM: TECHNOLOGY | E Free Technology Resources and How to Use Them with #Elmused Clinician: Amy Burns, Far Hills Country Day School

No matter your current teaching scenario, chances are that technology is involved in your methodology for teaching elementary students. Burns will showcase various free technology resources for elementary music educators. Leave the session with a list of resources and ideas on how to utilize them in your current teaching situation.

6:00 – 6:45 PM: BAND | TFME Concert: Irons JH Wind Ensemble and Dripping Springs HS Band Conductors: Michael Dick, Irons JH; Derek Woods, Dripping Springs HS

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

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FRIDAY 6:00 – 6:45 PM: BAND SEL Strategies for the Concert Band Rehearsal Clinician: Darla McBryde, Sam Houston State Univ

Have you been asked to incorporate SEL techniques into your band curriculum? McBryde will define the core competencies of SEL, present recent findings on recommended methods for incorporating SEL into secondary schools, and present lesson plans and strategies for teaching SEL concepts that allow for maximum time playing instruments in a concert band setting.

6:00 – 6:45 PM: ORCHESTRA | TFME Concert: Midway MS Chamber Orchestra and Allen HS Symphony Orchestra Conductors: Bruce Benson, Midway HS; David DeVoto, Allen HS; Matt Cross, Allen HS; Philip Obado, Allen HS

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

6:00 – 6:45 PM: ORCHESTRA Like It, Love It, Play It Clinician: Ida Steadman, Private Instructor

and the director love the music they are learning, the result is magnificent. Steadman will provide concepts and ideas for selecting the perfect repertoire for the best result.

6:00 – 6:45 PM: VOCAL | TFME Concert: Canyon Ridge MS Tenor-Bass Choir and Robert Vela HS Chorale Conductors: Courtney Kelly, Canyon Ridge MS; Kenneth Rivens, Vela HS; Margaret Peralez, Vela HS

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

6:00 – 6:45 PM: VOCAL Blurring the Binary: Teaching the Transgender Singer Clinician: Melanie Stapleton, Meyerland MS

The number of students who publicly identify as transgender is on the rise. These students face countless hardships in and out of school. Stapleton will help directors navigate complex situations that can arise with a transgender student in their ensemble and will offer tools and rehearsal strategies to ensure students experience a classroom environment that empowers all.

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FRIDAY 6:00 – 6:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Music Center Maestros: Tips, Tricks, and Tools from Quaver

6:00 – 6:45 PM: COLLEGE Creating a College Community Through Virtual Connections

Clinician: Catherine Dwinal, QuaverEd Sponsored by: QuaverEd

Clinicians: Vicki Baker, Texas Woman’s Univ; Ian Archbold, Texas Woman’s Univ

Music centers put learning into the hands of your students, whether they are in the classroom or at home with distance learning. Using tech-based and non-tech tools in Quaver, teachers will walk away with a better understanding of how students will strengthen their understanding of musical topics and skills by being exposed to a variety of resources through centers.

Creating a sense of community among college students is vital to their academic, musical, physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Baker and Archbold will share how they connect with music majors using their student organization as a virtual platform to offer social interaction, academic assistance, emotional support, professional development, and career preparation.

6:00 – 6:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Concert: Pomona Elementary Pirate Choir and Keller ISD 5th & 6th Grade Honor Choir

6:00 – 6:45 PM: TECHNOLOGY | B | O | V | C Teaching Music Fundamentals Online: Tips for Success Clinicians: Rachel Mann, UT/Rio Grande Valley; Katrina Roush, UT/Rio Grande Valley

Conductors: Emma Bassett, Pomona ES; Stephen Hawthorne-Hill, Timberview MS; Theresa Pritchard, Vista Ridge MS; Sarah Reyes, Shady Grove ES

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

With the disruption of face-to-face teaching due to COVID-19, the need for scalable, high-quality online music resources has never been greater. Learn tips and tricks for building online fundamentals materials, incorporate basic aural and musicianship skills, get a list of free and low-cost tech resources, and discover what topics are taught in collegiate music fundamentals courses across the nation.

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FRIDAY 7:00 – 7:45 PM: BAND Flourishing Musically and Emotionally During the Pandemic

7:00 – 7:45 PM: VOCAL Empowering Choir Students with Social Emotional Learning

Clinician: Scott McAdow, Univ of Houston Sponsored by: American Classic Tours and Music Festivals

Clinicians: Colleen McNickle, Michigan State Univ; Coty Morris, Crosby HS

McAdow will offer effective methods and provide specific examples of the importance and effectiveness of developing, with band students and parents, the belief that music helps us connect through social emotional learning. He will provide helpful and productive examples of how to support director organization, planning, and creativity during the pandemic chaos.

7:00 – 7:45 PM: BAND | TFME Concert: Texas Christian University Jazz Ensemble Conductor: Joseph Eckert, Texas Christian Univ

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

7:00 – 7:45 PM: BAND Inspiring Individual Musical Development in a Hybrid Setting Clinician: Natalia Albacete, West Lake MS

While ensemble work is limited or impossible, music programs must shift primary focus to developing individual musicianship. Young musicians risk losing motivation when class seems so different. Albacete will provide several ideas that work synchronously and asynchronously to keep students connected and engaged, in class and at home, while developing the music skills your group needs to thrive.

7:00 – 7:45 PM: ORCHESTRA | B We’re All in This Together: Creating a Unique Culture and Community Where You Are with What You Have TMEA Featured Clinician: Jennifer Drake, Boise Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

Drake will explore utilizing chamber music strategies to enhance engagement and musicianship within large orchestral ensembles. Centering on skills such as deep listening, experimentation, and shared decision-making, learn how to empower students to become more effective and mature collaborators in the music-making process.

7:00 – 7:45 PM: ORCHESTRA 3D Printing for the Music Classroom Clinician: Aaron Fryklund, Liberty JH

3D printing has recently seen a growing rate of adoption (including in numerous school STEM programs). It is a tool that can be utilized in the music classroom in a surprisingly wide variety of ways. Fryklund will explain the process and showcase many designs available for use in music classes and demonstrate how useful designs can be made using freely available software.

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Social emotional learning (SEL) allows choir teachers the opportunity to embrace the innate social and emotional nature of music-making as they empower students with strategies for approaching a changing world. McNickle and Morris will discuss the key components of SEL in choir, promote SEL as a teaching mindset, and provide SEL activities and discussions for any choir classroom.

7:00 – 7:45 PM: VOCAL Director Accommodations Made for Boys’ Changing Voices Clinicians: Janice Killian, Texas Tech Univ; John Wayman, UT/Arlington; Patrick Antinone, Southeastern Oklahoma State Univ

To what extent does new information translate into practice? We replicated teachers’ self-reported accommodations made for boys’ changing voices (Killian, 2003). Comparing responses from 2000 to 2020 allowed evaluation of modifications in strategies, repertoire voicings, enrollment patterns, and directors’ confidence in and information about teaching boys with changing voices.

7:00 – 7:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Elementary Methodologies + Technology = Excellence!

Clinician: Amy Burns, Far Hills Country Day School

Last year threw a lot of elementary music educators for a loop because we had to suddenly teach our subject using one or more technological tools. Now that we have that experience, how can we utilize it to enhance the methodologies of Feierabend, Zoltán Kodály, and Orff Schulwerk? Join this session to learn more and see field-tested activities for elementary general music.

7:00 – 7:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Sing, Say, Dance, Play in a Culturally Responsive Way Clinician: Manju Durairaj, Latin School of Chicago, VanderCook College of Music

Relationships are key to an optimal learning environment.

Through movement, body percussion, songs, chants, and games, Durairaj will model culturally responsive teaching that can be used for virtual, in-person, or hybrid teaching situations. Students can collaborate and create together, using protocols defined for responsive classrooms.

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10:00 am – 10:45 am Helping Your Student Build Their Job Application Portfolio Clinician: Lynn Ledbetter, Professor - Violin

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9:00 am – 9:45 am Exploring the Original Student Repertoire for Viola Clinician: Ames Asbell, Associate Professor - Viola

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3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Preparing to Becoming a Mariachi Music Education Major Clinicians: Amanda Soto, Associate Professor - Music Education and John Lopez, Professor - Latin Music Studies 6:00 pm – 6:45 pm “Yes, And” – Unlock Your Students’ Listening Superpowers!

Clinicians: Jacob Harrison, Associate Professor - Orchestra and Holly Mulcahy, Concertmaster, Wichita Symphony Orchestra

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FRIDAY 7:00 – 7:45 PM: COLLEGE A Holistic Approach to Health for Musicians

7:00 – 7:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V Supporting LGBTQ Musicians in Schools

Clinicians: Juan Ramirez, Porter HS; Bradley Meyer, Stephen F. Austin State Univ; Melissa Chavez, Valley Baptist Medical Center Sponsored by: Salyers Percussion

In music education, issues related to gender and sexual orientation are numerous and complex, and they have significant implications for students, teachers, and curricula.

Learn about current issues affecting LGBTQ music students and teachers, and gain strategies for creating a more equitable, safe, and supportive music classroom.

Clinician: Erin Hansen, Univ of Houston

A musician’s health can easily suffer, especially during a pandemic. Ramirez, Meyer, and Chavez (a healthcare professional) will provide information on holistic health and its five aspects in a practical and approachable way.

7:00 – 7:45 PM: TECHNOLOGY | B | O | V Music Education Software Integrations for Google Classroom Clinician: Jim Frankel, MusicFirst Sponsored by: MusicFirst

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Frankel will introduce attendees to Cloud-based technology designed specifically for music education that integrates with existing technology. See in real time how this technology works on various devices. Imagine how you can incorporate new software programs into your curriculum. Topics covered include LMSs, available software resources by type, and pros and cons of free and paid software.

8:00 – 8:45 PM: GENERAL | TFME TMEA Second General Session Presider: Brian Coatney, Wylie HS, TMEA President

Be part of the second annual meeting of TMEA members, learn results of the President-Elect election, and get inspired by a keynote address from Wynton Marsalis, world-renowned musician, arts advocate, educator, composer, and artistic director of Jazz at Lincoln Center.

9:00 – 10:00 PM: GENERAL College Reunions Reconnect with alumni and faculty at your college reunion. Go to www.tmea.org/ reunions for a list of participating institutions and links to their online reunions.

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TMEA 2021 President’s Concert This extraordinary performance will be presented during the 2021 TMEA Clinic/Convention at no additional charge to convention registrants.

S AT U R D AY, F E B R U A R Y 13 • 7 P M The British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing. Touring globally, the group performs an extensive repertory both in its a cappella concerts and in collaborations with leading orchestras, conductors, and soloists. VOCES8 is passionate about music education. VOCES8’s commitment to inspiring people through music includes their unique educational programs, choral scholarships, summer school, and London music education hub.

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F E B R U A R Y 11 –13 , 2 0 2 1 • A V I R T U A L E V E N T In addition to a day full of incredible professional development, Saturday brings the opportunity to attend your division business meeting. Eligible voters in our Orchestra, Vocal, and Elementary Divisions will be voting in new Vice-Presidents. In this full day of events, you have time to explore the exhibits, schedule video chats with other attendees in the platform, and much more!

Haven’t registered? Go to www.tmea.org/register and do it now!

President’s Concert: VOCES8 Bringing our virtual event to a most extraordinary close will be the 2021 President’s Concert, featuring VOCES8.

This world-renowned British vocal ensemble is presenting a performance exclusively created for TMEA attendees.

We hope you’ll attend during the scheduled time to know you’re being joined by thousands of music educators from across the state, nation, and world, connected in this moment of exceptional beauty and inspiration.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13 9:00 – 9:45 AM: BAND Into the Depths: Improving the Low Range of Your Low Brass Clinician: Jesse Orth, Texas A&M Univ-Kingsville

Proficiency in the low register is difficult for tuba and euphonium students to master. Orth will present and perform techniques and etudes specifically designed to help students achieve better intonation, tone, and accuracy in the low register.

9:00 – 9:45 AM: BAND No Doom on Zoom: Balancing Curriculum, Student Engagement, Retention, and Recruitment in Online Learning Clinicians: Robert Herrings, Henry MS; Corey Graves, Roma MS

Feeling challenged and overwhelmed juggling the ins and outs of middle school band during a global pandemic? You are not alone—we are too! Be part of the discussion as Herrings and Graves offer ways to keep the momentum of your band going!

9:00 – 9:45 AM: BAND Autonomy, Mastery, and Purpose: Hold Your Own Clinicians: Brian Taylor, Michigan State Univ; Rebekah Daniel, Michigan State Univ

COVID-19 has created unique challenges in education as students and educators find themselves in reduced class sizes and separated by distance. With a focus on chamber ensembles,

Taylor and Daniel will discuss rehearsal techniques that foster student self-awareness, autonomy, and collaboration. They will also discuss repertoire selection for accommodating various chamber groups.

9:00 – 9:45 AM: ORCHESTRA Exploring the Original Student Repertoire for Viola Clinician: Ames Asbell, Texas State Univ

It’s unfortunate that most young violists grow up studying works originally written for violin when a broad, excellent original repertoire exists for viola. Asbell will examine common transcriptions from the student viola repertoire, providing resources and proposing alternative original works that teachers and students can use to develop their skills, voices, and identities as violists.

9:00 – 9:45 AM: ORCHESTRA Hands-On Orchestra Recruiting and Retention Clinician: Heather Blanco, Nichols JH

Attendees should have their instrument ready so they can learn how to have a hands-on recruiting concert. Prospective students will be able to quickly pizzicato a song during the concert. Blanco will also give ideas to help with retention.

Participants will be invited to share recruiting and retention techniques that have worked in their own programs.

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SATURDAY 9:00 – 9:45 AM: VOCAL Hook, Line, and Singer: Recruiting and Retention for Beginners

9:00 – 9:45 AM: ELEMENTARY Social Emotional Learning in the Elementary Music Classroom

Clinician: Christi Powell, Orr IS

Clinician: Analisa Byrd, Steubing Ranch ES Sponsored by: Rhythm Band Instruments

Each student in a beginning choral program needs to believe their voice is heard. Powell will present a variety of strategies to recruit and retain students, while motivating them to be fully invested in the success of the program. She will discuss programming quality literature, the choir calendar, and virtual techniques and how they can be strategies to keep your students singing for years to come.

9:00 – 9:45 AM: VOCAL Empowering Ensembles: Peer Modeling in Rehearsal Clinician: Michael John Trotta, Choral Composer

Looking to engage a diverse group of learners of varying abilities?

Trotta will focus on a way to create a safe space where singers empower each other to learn musical skills, vocal technique, and more. With peer modeling, singers use their voices to model for each other, reinforcing choir as a place where everyone has a chance to be themselves. Get great new skills for your rehearsals!

Byrd will briefly discuss the importance of social emotional learning and will provide attendees with lessons plans for K–5th grades while demonstrating how to incorporate SEL into their lessons. No matter what pedagogical process you use, Byrd will show how school is one of the primary places students learn SEL skills, and the music classroom is a vital part of that instruction.

9:00 – 9:45 AM: ELEMENTARY He Said, She Said, They Said: The Importance of Gender Neutrality in the Music Room TMEA Featured Clinician: Amy Abbott, St. Vrain Valley School District

A teacher’s ultimate goal is to ensure every student feels safe, respected for who they are as an individual, and valued as a member of the class community. One way to ensure this is with gender neutrality. Abbott will explore this concept and attendees will hear student, parent, and teacher testimonials.

Through demonstration, Abbott will focus on the importance of neutral pronouns and non-gender-specific roles in singing games, play parties, and other musical repertoire. Attendees will have a chance to explore using gender neutrality within various classroom situations and discuss how this will make music education more inclusive for all students.

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Camps & Workshops VOICE INSTITUTE • JUNE 2-4 COREY TRAHAN, JAMES RODRIGUEZ PERCUSSION CAMP • JUNE 8&9 BRIAN WEST SAXOPHONE WORKSHOP • JUNE 11&12 JOE ECKERT BAND CAMP • JUNE 14-19 BOBBY FRANCIS FLUTE WORKSHOP • JUNE 21&22 SHAUNA THOMPSON CLARINET WORKSHOP • JUNE 23&24 COREY MACKEY JOHN WILLIAMS AND THE MUSIC OF STAR WARS • JUNE 28-JULY 1 PAUL CORTESE HARP WORKSHOP • JULY 7-9 MALLORY MCHENRY ALL-STATE CHOIR CAMP • JULY 11-17 SHERI NEILL, CHRISTOPHER ASPAAS

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SATURDAY 9:00 – 9:45 AM: COLLEGE | B | O | V Surviving Your First Few Years in the Music Classroom

10:00 – 10:45 AM: BAND Boomerang Clarinet Problems: They Just Keep Coming Back

Clinician: David Pope, Alfred Music Sponsored by: Alfred Music

Clinician: Marilyn Mattei, Retired

Becoming a music teacher is a dream for many music education majors, but it can also be a challenge in those first few years.

Pope will discuss strategies for dealing with classroom management, administrators, parents, planning, coping with the stress of being a new teacher, supporting your well-being, managing the transition from student to teacher, and taking over from the previous teacher.

9:00 – 9:45 AM: COLLEGE | B | O | V Enhancing Musicianship Through the Works of Black Composers Clinician: Megan Ankuda, Texas Tech Univ

Black composers in the Euro-American concert music tradition have been defined by comparison to white counterparts or have been altogether ignored. Ankuda will provide practice ideas for melodic and rhythmic musical concepts, each leading to a specific example of music by a Black composer, such as William Grant Still, George Walker, Florence Price, Joseph Bologne, and Samuel Coleridge-Taylor.

9:00 – 9:45 AM: GENERAL We Are the World: Empowerment, Community, and the Common Good Clinician: Adrian Rodriguez, Austin HS

When music programs reflect the lives and values of their students, a unique opportunity to foster engagement between music, learner, and their wider world occurs. In this interactive session, Rodriguez will share creative strategies for engaging students of all backgrounds as means of cultivating restorative musical communities and empowered learners, whether online or face-to-face.

9:00 – 9:45 AM: TECHNOLOGY | B | O | V | C Lemons into Lemonade: Global Connection and Collaboration Clinicians: Neil Anderson-Himmelspach, Texas Christian Univ; George Hess, Sunway Univ; Selangor, Malaysia, Professor of Music; Scott Burgess, Univ of Colorado Denver; Leslie Gaston-Bird, Institute of Contemporary Music Performance in London; Dan Gonko, Freelance Audio Engineer and Mastering Artist

The panel will present the techniques, tools, and methods they used to make professional and student collaborations successful across the globe using music technology. They will also discuss some of the challenges and deficiencies in technology that can be impediments to successful online learning. The panel will share students’ projects and their reactions to the collaborative process.

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Many young clarinet players seem to repeatedly have the same problems. Mattei will discuss embouchure and tone development, hand position, and tonguing issues. Specific solutions will be offered that will transfer to any class setting. The session will be designed specifically for the non-clarinet player and less experienced teacher.

10:00 – 10:45 AM: BAND | O | C Cross-Pollination: Empowering Ourselves to Work with Strings, Winds, and Percussion TMEA Featured Clinician: Gary Lewis, Colorado Univ

Lewis will explore how working with various instruments informs and improves our ability to work with other instrument groups. We are often intimidated when we find ourselves in front of an ensemble outside our primary experience. Learn ways in which all instrument groups share similar pedagogical techniques and how working with one can inform the other.

10:00 – 10:45 AM: BAND Thriving in a BANDemic Clinicians: Dean Surface, Trinity Springs MS; Quentin Knox, Texas Bandmasters Association; Bailey Bell, Trinity Springs MS

It’s a pandemic, but it doesn’t have to be a BANDemic! Learn some tips and tricks to make the most of a challenging situation. Play concert F and have concerts that include remote, in-person, and hybrid learners. Keep those students in their seats next year!

10:00 – 10:45 AM: ORCHESTRA | TFME Listen Twice as Loud as You Play: Strategies for Developing Critical Listening in Rehearsal TMEA Featured Clinician: Jennifer Drake, Boise Philharmonic Youth Orchestra

Rather than prescribing a fixed set of best practices, Drake will focus on how to use your musical imagination, paired with a basic understanding of bow mechanics, to enact bowing decisions that are effective, expressive, and adaptable based on various musical and technical demands.

10:00 – 10:45 AM: ORCHESTRA Unlock the Power of Your Low Strings Clinician: David Eccles, The Lovett School, Atlanta GA Sponsored by: Hal Leonard LLC

The rhythmic and harmonic power of the string section resides in the cellos and basses. Eccles will explore everything low-string related. From strings, to bows, to fingerings, the major technical and pedagogical approaches will be discussed.

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TEACHING THE MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND

JUNE 14TH – 16TH, 2021

THE ART OF TEACHING MUSIC

JUNE 21ST – 23RD, 2021

STRING PEDAGOGY WORKSHOP FOR MUSIC EDUCATORS

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SATURDAY 10:00 – 10:45 AM: VOCAL Climate Control: SEL for Your Choral Program

10:00 – 10:45 AM: COLLEGE | B | O | V | E Taking Care of Ourselves as We Take Care of Our Students!

Clinician: Michelle Hank, Willow Wood JH

Clinician: Jim Van Zandt, Enhance the Arts

Creating a positive learning environment is a crucial part of being a teacher. Choir directors need to think not only about the atmosphere in the classroom but also the climate of the entire program. Hank will discuss ideas for introducing a classroom culture conducive to learning, exploring, idea-sharing, and music-making together. She will highlight how to implement these ideas from the first days of school.

10:00 – 10:45 AM: VOCAL Seeing Your Vision: Steps for Improved Conducting Clarity Clinicians: Joshua Brown, Ouachita Baptist Univ; Brian Murray, Univ of Wyoming

By refining conducting gestures, choral directors can improve their ability to effectively teach and inspire their students.

Brown and Murray will review a number of conducting techniques and resources that will assist choral directors in communicating their musical vision with greater specificity and clarity.

10:00 – 10:45 AM: ELEMENTARY Restorative Behavioral Management Clinician: Kristopher Brown, Organization of American Kodály Educators

Managing the behaviors of over 100 students can be spiritually and emotionally taxing on educators. The modern educator is expected to remain calm and professional while student and adult behavior can be erratic, extreme, and volatile. Brown will offer information and demonstration on these vital skills all teachers should hone.

10:00 – 10:45 AM: ELEMENTARY Beginners at the Bars Clinician: Katharine Miller, Lake George ES

Primary students can be successful with barred instruments if given the proper foundation. Miller will provide her Bar Basic techniques that will lay the groundwork for our young musicians to have success with Orff instruments throughout their elementary career.

10:00 – 10:45 AM: COLLEGE | B | O | V Developing Creativity Through Music-Making TMEA Featured Clinician: David Elliott, New York Univ

What is creativity? Are all students creative? If so, how do we know? If not, can we develop students’ abilities to perform, compose, and listen with increasing levels of proficiency and artfulness? Drawing from a variety of research fields, Elliott proposes answers to these questions.

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More than ever, teacher health and enthusiasm are critical as we seek to engage and inspire our students, teach skills, and ensure the continued success of our music programs. Van Zandt will discuss the why, the who, the what, and to some extent, the how, as we approach our work with mindfulness and intentionality.

10:00 – 10:45 AM: GENERAL UIL 101: Truth or Myth Clinicians: Bradley Kent, UIL State Director of Music; Gabriel Musella, UIL State Assistant Music Director

Kent and Musella will explain processes and procedures that relate to UIL rules and contests. Specific information will be presented on No Pass No Play, the eight-hour rule, various UIL committees, the TEA/UIL Side-by-Side document, and the UIL Constitution and Contest Rules.

10:00 – 10:45 AM: TECHNOLOGY | B | O | V | C An Integrated Approach to the Yamaha Harmony Director Clinician: Michael Pote, Carmel HS Sponsored by: Yamaha Corporation of America

Using a demonstration group, Pote will detail techniques for incorporating the use of drones, specifically with the Yamaha Harmony Director, throughout the wind ensemble rehearsal.

Going further than just the warmup, techniques will include how to quickly analyze musical phrases within literature to continue the drone use throughout the rehearsal.

10:45 AM – Noon: GENERAL | TFME Visit Our Exhibitors Go to www.tmea.org/2021exhibitors to view a list of exhibitors.

Peruse the virtual exhibit hall, engage with exhibitors to learn about their latest products and services, drop a virtual business card, meet them in one-on-one video chats, register for giveaways, and much more!

11:00 – 11:45 AM: GENERAL Interviewing with Integrity: TMAC Trade Secrets Clinician: JD Janda, Tomball ISD Sponsored by: TMEA/TMAC

Training to become a successful music educator is the first step, but landing the perfect job is one of the ultimate goals.

Members of Texas Music Administrators Conference (TMAC) who have vast experience interviewing potential music educators will offer tips for a successful interview. In the first segment of the clinic, JD Janda, TMEA Past-President and TMAC Past-President, will give clear and concise ideas for a successful interview. Next, a panel of TMAC members will answer questions asked by attendees.

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2021 Admission & Scholarship Audition Dates: February 20 February 27 March 13 March 20 Auditions are required of all entering and transferring music majors.

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SATURDAY Noon – 12:45 PM: BAND Extraordinary Times: Teaching Music Through Performance

Noon – 12:45 PM: ORCHESTRA A Young Teacher’s Guide to Selecting Orchestral Repertoire

Clinicians: Andrew Trachsel, Univ of North Texas; Eugene Corporon, Univ of North Texas; Tim Lautzenheiser, Butler Univ, Vice-President of Education for Conn-Selmer, Inc. Sponsored by: GIA Publications, Inc.

Selecting and assessing repertoire is one of the greatest challenges young orchestra teachers face. Dickey will provide a four-step approach to choosing music that fits the needs of the concert season, the skill levels of the students, and the orchestra’s overall goals.

Clinician: Thomas Dickey, Oklahoma State Univ

Since 1997, Teaching Music through Performance in Band has made a tremendous impact by emphasizing music education through repertoire, as represented in its numerous volumes and albums. Authors Corporon, Lautzenheiser, and Trachsel will discuss how Volume 12 (December 2020) reflects these extraordinary times with a focus on diversity of composers and music and programming as a political act.

Noon – 12:45 PM: BAND Concert: Central MS Jazz Band and Brazoswood HS Jazz Ensemble Conductors: Jonathan Blake, Central MS; DJ Eisenhart, Brazoswood HS

Noon – 12:45 PM: ORCHESTRA | B Engage Those Orchestra and Band Kids Now! Clinician: Jim Van Zandt, Enhance the Arts

Edge-of-your-seat engagement in rehearsal and instruction is more critical now than ever! Van Zandt will discuss the importance of mindfulness, aligned instruction, fundamentals, pacing, student responsibility, musical decision-making, and consistency in instruction. While the primary goal is student engagement, various pedagogical components will be included.

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

Review scores and listen to MP3s of all of our new products for 2020 In case the pandemic caused you to miss reviewing our 2019 new products you can also review them online Our 2020 Concert Bands include: American Curtain Time - Arranged by Charles Booker Battle Of The Titans - By Dennis Eveland Black Horse Troop - Sousa - Edited by Charles Booker Canon Noel - By Nathan Hervey Celebration For Winds and Percussion - By Dennis Eveland Convivial - By Dennis Eveland Island Dreams - By Charlie Hill On The Mall - Goldman - Edited by Charles Booker Race Before Us - By Philip Loewen Soliloquy (Trumpet & Winds) - By Jim Colonna Walk In The Park - By Dennis Eveland

Our 2020 Jazz Ensembles include: Angels We Have Heard On High - Arranged by Philip Loewen Fascinating Rhythm - Arranged by Charles Booker Groovisimo - By Michele Fernandez ‘Na Proxima Vida - By Michele Fernandez Phat Burger Boogaloo - By Charlie Hill

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SATURDAY Noon – 12:45 PM: VOCAL New UIL Percussion Ensemble Music for Any Program Clinician: Jerriald Dillard, Oak Ridge HS Sponsored by: Innovative Percussion

The 2020–2021 UIL Prescribed Music List has many new percussion ensemble selections that will fit any program. If you have a small percussion inventory or small program, learn more about the variety of selections now available.

Noon – 12:45 PM: VOCAL Concert: Houston MS Varsity Treble Choir and Andrews HS A Cappella Choir Conductors: Rashaad Calaham, Houston MS; Kassandra Sabah, Houston MS; Michael Matlock, Andrews HS

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

Noon – 12:45 PM: VOCAL Gratifying and Engaging Early Music Repertoire for Treble Choirs Clinician: Emily Jenkins Hobson, Univ of Houston

Music for treble choirs from early music convents provides conductors and singers the opportunity to discover new and

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exciting repertoire and to learn about some of the most interesting and historically significant women of the time. These women have not been represented enough in music history and have so much to offer conductors, choirs, and listeners alike!

Noon – 12:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Ukulele Alive! A Brain-Based Approach to Teaching Ukulele Clinician: Mary Knysh, Rhythm Band Instruments Sponsored by: Rhythm Band Instruments

Brain research tells us that making music, movement, creative play, and numinous experiences are key to neuroplasticity and brain-based learning. Knysh will share an innovative approach for teaching virtual and in-person classroom ukulele that features an accessible and sequential teaching model designed to engage and include all levels of learners in your classroom.

Noon – 12:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Teaching Pieces from the Music for Children Volumes TMEA Featured Clinician: Paul Cribari, Cherry Creek Schools

Attendees will gain multiple approaches for breaking down and teaching pieces from the Orff Schulwerk volumes. Along the way, time will be devoted to looking at how teachers might deviate from the original models and incorporate new ideas that honor the intent of the original pieces.

SATURDAY Noon – 12:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V | E Activities That Build Community from Near and Far

Noon – 12:45 PM: TECHNOLOGY | B | O | V | E | C Recording Techniques at Home or in the Classroom

Clinicians: Blair Williams, Texas Tech Univ; Rachel Dirks, Kansas State Univ; Lindsay Fulcher, Univ of Northern Colorado; Elizabeth Dinwiddie, Ashley Hall School

Clinician: Barbara Freedman, Greenwich HS

Our communities have been altered in unprecedented ways. Community-building is essential for social emotional growth in students and the continuance of our programs. Clinicians will offer strategies for building community within online platforms and live classroom settings. Join in for an interactive session!

Noon – 12:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V Principles of Neuroplasticity to Improve Music Performance Clinicians: Leigh Anne Hunsaker, Hardin-Simmons Univ; Robert Friberg, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Vocal and instrumental teachers can implement a plan to develop and maintain improved motor control in the acquisition of physical performance skills. Hunsaker and Friberg will describe ten principles of neuroplasticity (the brain’s ability to form new connections and change psychomotor behavior) and their relationship to learning music.

Noon – 12:45 PM: GENERAL Mentoring Novice Music Educators in Urban Turnaround Schools Clinician: Tiffiny Reckley, Thomas MS

Reckley will offer useful tips for master mentors or master teachers to consider when mentoring novice music educators in urban, Title I turnaround school settings. New and experienced mentors or student teaching mentors from a variety of professional backgrounds will benefit from attending.

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Whether it’s spoken word, instruments, or singing, Freedman will address a variety of challenges that arise when recording at home. She’ll discuss various computing devices, microphones, free and paid software, and good techniques for creating the best recording environment at home with what you have.

Strategies will be applicable for classroom use as well.

12:45 – 2:00 PM: GENERAL | TFME Visit Our Exhibitors Go to www.tmea.org/2021exhibitors to view a list of exhibitors.

Peruse the virtual exhibit hall, engage with exhibitors to learn about their latest products and services, drop a virtual business card, meet them in one-on-one video chats, register for giveaways, and much more!

1:00 – 1:45 PM: GENERAL | TFME TFME Meeting & Keynote Join TFME students from around the state for this informative and inspiring meeting, featuring a keynote address.

2:00 – 2:45 PM: BAND Spilling the “T” on Flute: Tone, Technique, and Time Clinicians: Lisa Garner Santa, Texas Tech Univ; Tammy Disharoon, Tays JH; Dulce Rodriguez, San Benito HS

Learn the developmental sequence of flute pedagogy, including tone, technique, and time, from the first days of playing the headjoint to preparing for a career in music. How does air management differ from sixth to tenth grade? How important is it, really, to teach thumb B-flat? Can beatboxing improve flute tone and time? Takeaways include TikTok practice hacks, power checklists, and solo must-haves!

Our student composers are at the center of a hub of creativity, collaborating across disciplines to premiere more than 1,000 OCU-created works since 2000. Performance opportunities abound.

In addition to eight concerts presented each season by our composers' consortium, Project 21, new works are featured in choreography showcases, theatre productions, film projects, and art exhibits. Generous scholarships available for outstanding candidates!

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2:00 – 2:45 PM: BAND Teaching Full Ensemble Fundamentals with a Hybrid Class Clinician: John Benzer, Retired

Student participation in full band rehearsals is necessary regardless of where and how students attend. With assistance from the Killian MS Honors Band (directors Rob Chilton & Claire Pittman), attendees will be provided the opportunity to observe how fundamentals and skill development can successfully be taught in band rehearsals that include in-person and remote learners.

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SATURDAY 2:00 – 2:45 PM: BAND Cultivating Culture and Excellence in Sub-Non-Varsity Bands

2:00 – 2:45 PM: ELEMENTARY The Pedagogy of Empowerment: Orff in Low-Income Settings

Clinicians: Michael Swiren, Leander HS; Zachary Santos, Vista Ridge HS

Clinician: Heather Klossner, Univ of Memphis, Scheidt School of Music

Swiren and Santos will provide strategies and examples to help directors inspire their less-experienced musicians so they feel included, valued, and motivated to develop a larger skill set and excel!

Over 50% of public school students live in poverty, so music educators need effective strategies for working in low-income settings. Klossner will highlight materials designed to keep students engaged and empowered with speech, movement, and singing, using traditional and popular music. Sing, speak, move, and play the 21st-century Orff Schulwerk way!

2:00 – 2:45 PM: ORCHESTRA Building Better Bassists Clinician: Andrew Goins, Private Instructor

Not sure how to talk to your bass players? With years of experience in the orchestra classroom, Goins will cover the building blocks of modern bass pedagogy, giving you strategies to set your bass players up for success.

2:00 – 2:45 PM: ORCHESTRA Unlocking Accurate Intonation for Strings Clinician: Abel Rodriguez, Richland College

Learning how to play in every key and position can be overwhelming for string students because the number of fingering combinations can seem almost infinite. The answer is to have the right mental model to organize pitch relationships in a more efficient and meaningful way. Rodriguez will present an approach to fingerings that helps students orient themselves in any position in just two steps.

2:00 – 2:45 PM: VOCAL | TFME On Beauty: An Aesthetic-Based Approach to Making Music TMEA Featured Clinician: Jonathan Talberg, California State Univ

This clinic, about finding and appreciating beauty at the center of a musical work, is part art history, part introduction to design theory, and part poetry appreciation. Talberg will also highlight the Fibonacci sequence and how it relates to all art and aesthetic experiences. While it may sound heavy, it will be beautiful (and entertaining)! Challenge your experience of what makes something beautiful to heighten your ability to teach, lead, and appreciate with your students.

2:00 – 2:45 PM: VOCAL Utilizing Falsetto to Train the Adolescent Male Head Voice Clinician: Brian Downen, UT/El Paso

All choir teachers have worked with young male singers who struggle with high notes. Downen will demonstrate how to teach students to find their head voice through exercises utilizing falsetto and blending the falsetto voice into the modal voice. This set of sequential exercises will help teachers cultivate improved intonation, increased beauty of tone, expanded range, and heightened confidence with their male singers.

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2:00 – 2:45 PM: ELEMENTARY First, We Sing! Our Favorite Songs for Singing and More Clinician: Susan Brumfield, Texas Tech Univ Sponsored by: Hal Leonard LLC

Looking for new songs to add to your repertoire? In this session, Brumfield will explore fresh new songs from the First, We Sing! songbooks, with a focus on singing, teaching activities, and new ways to incorporate a fresh batch of songs into your curriculum.

2:00 – 2:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V The Practice and Science of Successful Online Music Learning Clinicians: Robert Duke, UT/Austin; Amy Simmons, UT/Austin; Sarah Allen, Southern Methodist Univ; Lani Hamilton, Univ of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory

Distance learning tests our students’ capacity to learn independently. The clinicians will explain the behavioral features of effective, independent music practice that can be nurtured during distance learning, basing their recommendations on observations of expert behavior and on the neuroscientific bases of skill-learning.

2:00 – 2:45 PM: COLLEGE | O The Elizabeth Green Conducting Legacy: Physical Gesturing Clinician: Franz Krager, Univ of Houston

Information and physical gesturing models introduced will be sourced directly from the Elizabeth A. H. Green pedagogical playbook, providing attendees with the fundamentals of the Green “technical and expressive” physical gesturing methodology. Resource files will be provided, some dating from the 1970s, when Green was still a professor of music at the University of Michigan.

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SATURDAY 2:00 – 2:45 PM: GENERAL Diversity and Creativity in Instrumental Ensembles

3:00 – 3:45 PM: ORCHESTRA Preparing to Become a Mariachi Music Education Major

Clinician: William Coppola, Univ of North Texas

Clinicians: Amanda Soto, Texas State Univ; John Lopez, Texas State Univ

Many instrumental music educators wish to feature more cultural diversity in their repertoire and offer more opportunities for student-led creativity. Through the sequential dimensions of the World Music Pedagogy framework, Coppola will offer classroom-ready strategies for infusing more creativity in instrumental ensembles through improvisation and composition, while simultaneously prioritizing a commitment to cultural diversity.

2:00 – 2:45 PM: TECHNOLOGY | B | O | V | E Individualize Instruction with Google Forms Clinician: Marianne White, Harris MS

We all teach large groups of students at very different ability levels, many times within the same class period! White will review the steps for creating customized Google Forms and will share how to easily analyze and organize this learner data so that students each get a personalized education. This tool can help you individualize instruction and stay efficient!

3:00 – 3:45 PM: BAND Concert: Central JH Band and Luther Burbank HS Band Conductors: Christine Cumberledge, Central JH; Hector Trevino, Burbank HS

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

3:00 – 3:45 PM: BAND Successful Trombones at Every Level Clinician: Joshua Stover, Birdville HS

Taking the trombone section to the next level, no matter where they are in their journey, is a breeze when we deliver simple, meaningful, and efficient pedagogy that they can utilize and retain from their beginner year through graduation and beyond. Stover will provide clear and concise concepts that can be utilized immediately at every level of instruction.

3:00 – 3:45 PM: ORCHESTRA Concert: J.T. Hutchinson MS Orchestra and McCallum HS Chamber Orchestra Conductors: Catherine Olivier, Hutchinson MS; Ricky Pringle, McCallum HS

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

In recent years, Texas universities have been developing music education programs in mariachi. Lopez and Soto will address key elements high school students need to prepare to become a mariachi music education major. Current high school directors will learn valuable information to help guide their students toward a successful college career.

3:00 – 3:45 PM: VOCAL Concert: Pershing MS Treble Chorale and The Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy MS Glee Club Conductors: Marcus Jauregui, Pershing MS; Jason Forte, Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

3:00 – 3:45 PM: VOCAL Singing Behind the Mask: Teaching Tone and Articulation Clinicians: Elisa Wilson, UT/El Paso; Brian Downen, UT/El Paso; Cherry Duke, UT/El Paso

Singing with a mask on presents unique challenges for creating vocal tone and articulation. Wilson, Downen, and Duke will share rehearsal techniques developed in choirs, opera workshops, and applied lessons during in-person meetings behind the mask, and they will discuss implications for post-pandemic singing.

3:00 – 3:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Don’t Be a Bucket Head: Bucket Drumming Made Easy Clinicians: Kimberly Carter, Forest Hill ES; Heather McDonald, Forest Hill ES

Bucket drumming is not only an exciting and contemporary way to introduce percussion technique to your students, but it is also a method for teaching lifelong rhythmic and instrument skills. Students can learn while having a blast! In this session, Carter and McDonald will help you prepare to teach bucket drumming to beginning and advanced learners and inform your technique, from concept to performance.

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SATURDAY 3:00 – 3:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Instrument Kits: Innovative Ideas for the COVID Classroom

3:00 – 3:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V | E Music Performance for Social Emotional Development

Clinicians: Kristi Miller, Harris ES; Sara Johnson, Rustic Oak ES; Monica Pike, Challenger ES

What are emotions? Can music arouse and express them? If so, how can answers to these questions contribute to the development of students’ social emotional resilience, growth, and empathy and to students’ practical abilities to perform music that is emotionally expressive? Drawing from a variety of research fields, Elliott will propose answers to these questions.

TMEA Featured Clinician: David Elliott, New York Univ

Instrument kits are an essential tool to use in the COVID-19 elementary classroom. They provide students with individual tools that will help them be successfully engaged in class, while maintaining a creative and healthy environment for all. Miller, Johnson, and Pike will discuss assembly, organization, and implementation of the kits and a variety of lesson plans to use from preK through fourth grade.

3:00 – 3:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Strategies for English Learners in the Music Classroom Clinician: Julissa Chapa, Garfield ES

Many schools in Texas have a growing English Learner (EL) population. Chapa will present practical strategies for teaching Spanish speakers in the music classroom. Participants will learn techniques that promote musicality and tuneful singing, especially geared toward ELs. Songs and activities will be presented in connection with the music curriculum and the English Language Proficiency Standards.

3:00 – 3:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V Student Engagement in Virtual Music Education Clinician: Olivia Tucker, Univ of New Mexico

Student engagement is one of the most challenging facets of virtual learning, particularly in large ensembles. Tucker will explore how to effectively inspire secondary students in large ensembles to participate in online instruction while they continue to refine their musical skills from home. She will provide direct connections between strategies and technological tools for you to use starting today.

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SATURDAY 3:00 – 3:45 PM: GENERAL It’s Too Much: Emotional Supports for Music Teachers Clinicians: Rachel Dirks, Kansas State Univ; Blair Williams, Texas Tech Univ; Lindsay Fulcher, Univ of Northern Colorado; Elizabeth Dinwiddie, Ashley Hall School

Teacher burnout rates, secondary traumatic stress, and compassion fatigue have been rising among teachers, especially over the past year. Learn more about these emotional phenomena and how they manifest in our teaching and personal lives, and gain resources to help. You don’t have to feel this way. Join us as we explore solutions together!

3:00 – 3:45 PM: TECHNOLOGY | B | O | V | E Develop Performance Skills Remotely with Cloud Software Clinician: Robert Burns, Ellicott Mills MS

If you are teaching in person, remotely, or hybrid, learn about great software you can use to reinforce the growth of performance skills among your students! Explore how students can use Noteflight Learn, Soundtrap, Flipgrid, and Google Docs to demonstrate technical skills, compose music, respond to music, multitrack-record themselves playing ensemble literature, collaborate in chamber ensembles synchronously, and more.

4:00 – 4:45 PM: GENERAL TMEA Division Business Meetings Presiders: Dana Pradervand, TMEA Band Division Vice-President; Michael Stringer, TMEA Orchestra Division Vice-President; Jed Ragsdale, TMEA Vocal Division Vice-President; Abigail Hawes, TMEA Elementary Division Vice-President; Paul Sikes, TMEA College Division Vice-President

your association. Orchestra, Vocal, and Elementary Divisions also will be voting on their respective Vice-Presidents.

5:00 – 5:45 PM: BAND Student Leadership: A Driving Force for Your Program Clinicians: Mike Howard, Vandegrift HS; Jeremy Spicer, SASI - The Leadership People, LLC

Howard and Spicer will address band program student leadership from concept to application. They will also present strategies to implement effective student leadership programs during this time of virtual and blended learning. Student leaders can be one of our most valuable tools to create positive band culture throughout this difficult year.

5:00 – 5:45 PM: BAND Keepin’ It Real: An Urban Music Educator’s Guide Clinician: Delton Brown, DeSoto HS Sponsored by: Music and Arts

Let’s clarify a few things and address some misconceptions about urban programs. Students in urban programs want to be great.

They want to be relevant. They want you there. They want to trust and believe in you. They want high standards and feel disrespected when expectations are low or nonexistent. They want you to be real! Brown will address these and other facts, along with strategies to be more effective.

5:00 – 5:45 PM: BAND Balancing Your Flex Ensemble: Best Practices for Scoring Clinicians: Brandon Houghtalen, Abilene Christian Univ; Andrew Hunter, UT/El Paso

Many bands are considering flexible arrangements for their concert performances in this unique academic year. Houghtalen Attend your division business meeting to get the latest and Hunter will present clear strategies for assigning parts to information and to participate in the business of achieve ideal balance in a variety of flexible works. They will also offer practical suggestions for avoiding last-minute crises The B.A. in Music offers significant flexibility to through carefully considering how to study music while having the option to pursue a second area of specialization. This versatile double parts.

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5:00 – 5:45 PM: ORCHESTRA Hollywood Nights!

Cash, Community & Costumes Clinicians: Jamie Ovalle, Martin HS; Sammy Branch, Martin HS

Learn how every student in the program, the booster club, community donations, and Halloween-like costumes can build relationships, musicianship, and raise $20K in less than 24 hours, all while meeting required TEKS and educational goals.

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SATURDAY 5:00 – 5:45 PM: ORCHESTRA The Remedial Toolbox: A How-To Guide for Fixing Technique Clinicians: Stephen Nordstrom, UT/El Paso; Kevin Nordstrom, Wright State Univ

Teachers are well-versed in identifying obstacles with a student’s technique, yet successfully reconstructing those issues can be a difficult pedagogical task. The Nordstroms will diagnose common problems seen in upper-string playing and demonstrate how to turn those issues into strengths. Avoid student frustration and save valuable time by equipping yourself with a remedial toolbox.

5:00 – 5:45 PM: VOCAL Challenge Your Students While Challenging Yourself Clinician: Gerald Nicholas, Patterson MS

Just because a teaching strategy works for someone else doesn’t mean it will work for you. And just because something worked last year doesn’t mean it’s going to work this year. Nicholas will provide insight into assessing your students and yourself to set the most effective literacy and performance goals for students and teachers alike.

5:00 – 5:45 PM: VOCAL Flipped Rehearsals in the Choral Classroom Clinician: John Richardson, Elkins HS

With rehearsal restrictions, PPE, or even the lack of face time with your choirs, do you miss making music in any form? Flipped rehearsals may help you. Using self-made videos, you can teach your students choral music and use that precious face-to-face (or virtual) time to refine instead of just learning notes. Richardson will also discuss the difference between this tool and rehearsal tracks.

5:00 – 5:45 PM: ELEMENTARY We Did It, So Can You: Developing a TMEA-Level Instrumental Ensemble Clinicians: Lauren Summa, Passmore ES; Kaitlin Troutman, Central ES; Matthew Trevino, Roan Forest ES; Nickole Burr, Thompson ES

Join Summa for a conversation with three fantastic directors whose instrumental ensembles were selected to perform for TMEA’s 2020 Clinic/ Convention. Troutman, Trevino, and Burr will offer insights into the structure, administration, and focus of their very successful programs. Get tips on how to help your students reach their maximum potential!

5:00 – 5:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Seesaw + Elementary Students = Music-Making!

Clinician: Amy Burns, Far Hills Country Day School

Seesaw is a free digital student portfolio that can be used for any methodology, from Feierabend to Kodály to Orff Schulwerk.

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classroom or from home. It is a versatile tool that can be used in all teaching situations. Burns will show how this is all possible.

5:00 – 5:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V | E Music and the Brain: What You Have to Know and Why Clinician: Allison Wilkinson, I Am School of Music

In the last 20 years, we have learned more about music and its effects on the brain than we had known in the previous 150.

What has been uncovered will be revolutionary for every music educator. In this clinic, attendees will get an unforgettable review on what is going on in a music learner’s brain and how to use that knowledge to hack practicing and performing.

5:00 – 5:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V | E Teacher Mental Wellness and Student Social Emotional Learning Clinicians: Candace Mahaffey, Univ of North Texas; Tiffiny Reckley, Thomas MS

The clinicians will lead attendees through discussions and an interactive handout addressing the increasing need for teachers to maintain their mental wellness while serving student social emotional needs. They will discuss strategies teachers may incorporate into daily instruction, whether online or in person, in an effort to become models of mental wellness for their students.

5:00 – 5:45 PM: GENERAL The Changing Faces of Our Repertoire Clinicians: Jennifer Higdon, Composer; Soon Hee Newbold, Composer; Omar Thomas, Composer; Jerry Junkin, UT/Austin, Moderator

Jerry Junkin, Professor of Conducting and Director of Bands at UT/ Austin, will moderate an engaging conversation with Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Jennifer Higdon, Soon Hee Newbold, and Omar Thomas in discussion about expanding diversity in our programming.

5:00 – 5:45 PM: TECHNOLOGY | B | O | V | E Rocking the Virtual and Hybrid Music Classroom Clinicians: Rodney Dittmar, Seagoville HS; Diane Harris, Eduardo Mata Montessori SCH

Learner-centered approaches and utilization of technology can create a vibrant classroom atmosphere in a virtual or hybrid setting. Harris will focus on elementary music techniques and resources that have proven successful for students in this modern setting. Dittmar will demonstrate secondary methods and how technology, including online DAW’s, can increase student engagement and success.

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SATURDAY 6:00 – 6:45 PM: BAND Concert: Canyon Ridge MS Honor Band and Flower Mound Wind Symphony

6:00 – 6:45 PM: VOCAL Keep ’Em Coming: Successful Middle School Choral Retention Tips

Conductors: Amy Allison, Canyon Ridge MS; Brent Biskup, Flower Mound HS; Jana Harvey, Flower Mound HS

Recruiting and retaining middle school choral students is an ever-present and evolving task. Hackett will discuss methods he and his colleagues have used to recruit middle school choral students and keep them singing into high school. Topics will include increasing student exposure, gaining parent and administrator support, creating positive relationships, and fostering a fun and exciting atmosphere.

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

6:00 – 6:45 PM: BAND The Grass Is Always Greener: Finding Your It Through Grit Clinicians: Larry Doran, Midlothian HS; Gary Garner, Retired Sponsored by: Greenlight Group Tours

Learn how to create what you want, maintain it, and continue to evolve. Doran and Garner will focus on what has helped them continue the pursuit of excellence instead of changing jobs or leaving the profession when faced with life’s challenges.

6:00 – 6:45 PM: ORCHESTRA Concert: Sartartia MS Honor Orchestra and Reagan HS Chamber Orchestra Conductors: Sophia Hsieh, Sartartia MS; Sixto Elizondo, Reagan HS

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

6:00 – 6:45 PM: ORCHESTRA Guidelines for Choosing Repertoire for String Orchestra Clinician: Michael Alexander, Baylor Univ

Selection of musical repertoire is one of the most crucial aspects in effective teaching for school orchestra. As your ensemble’s “textbook,” your selected repertoire can function as both a pedagogical tool and ensemble showcase. Alexander will present a guide for repertoire selection influenced by a variety of factors as well as COVID-19 considerations.

6:00 – 6:45 PM: VOCAL | TFME Concert: University of Texas at El Paso Concert Chorale Conductor: Elisa Wilson, UT/El Paso

Invited Performing Group biographies and concert repertoire begin on page 98. Concerts will be available to view in the convention platform as of their scheduled start time and until 10 p.m., Saturday, February 13.

Clinician: Bryan Hackett, De Zavala MS

6:00 – 6:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Teaching Music Safely: From a Cart and Six Feet Apart Clinicians: Jenny Dees, Texas Tech Univ; Hope Jones, Dupre ES

Our ability to safely make music has changed, but children’s music experiences should remain meaningful and engaging.

Dees and Jones will present successful lessons for PreK–5th grade, including inexpensive individual manipulatives, technology for tablets, laptops, and interactive whiteboards. While remaining safe, children’s music-making experiences and exploration can create a sense of normalcy.

6:00 – 6:45 PM: ELEMENTARY Just Add Kids!

Clinician: Andy Beck, Alfred Music Sponsored by: Alfred Music

It’s amazing what kids can do when given the right materials! Join Beck to experience the newest two-part chorals, songbooks, movement ideas, musicals, and other classroom resources—perfect for your energetic young singers!

6:00 – 6:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V Yes, And: Unlock Your Students’ Listening Superpowers!

Clinicians: Jacob Harrison, Texas State Univ; Holly Mulcahy, Wichita Symphony

Discover how cast members of Saturday Night Live and The Second City use improv games to improve listening, develop teamwork, and expand creativity. Mulcahy and Harrison will introduce the Yes, And philosophy and lead attendees through activities that can be used in rehearsals, music classrooms, retreats, and over Zoom to develop better listening and more creative, active participants in your classes.

6:00 – 6:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V Summits and Valleys of Working in a Title I School Clinicians: Rebecca Castillo, Pasadena ISD; Benjamin Morgan, Jackson IS

Whether new or experienced, all educators in urban schools face challenges. As educators, we can find success in and beyond traditional measurements. Co-teachers Castillo and Morgan will discuss classroom challenges educators may face in a Title I urban school and possible solutions.

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SATURDAY 6:00 – 6:45 PM: COLLEGE | B | O | V | E Music Class Is Lit! Lessons in Creative Teaching

6:00 – 6:45 PM: TECHNOLOGY | B | O | V | E | C Remote Collaboration: Creating Online Music Interaction

Clinician: Kiana Williams, Texas Southern Univ

Clinician: Fred Kersten, Boston Univ

General music classes don’t have to be full of mundane memorization and worksheets. Jazz up your lessons by using these interactive activities in your classrooms. Williams will include fun, interactive class activities for use over virtual platforms!

Your students will learn and apply music terminology while having fun! These activities can be tailored for second grade through college.

6:00 – 6:45 PM: GENERAL Work–Life Balance in Our Current Educational Environment Clinician: Mike Howard, Vandegrift HS

Howard will provide 10 strategies for a healthy work–life balance.

During this difficult time in education, teachers must take an opportunity to focus on personal and mental health.

Explore practical, Cloud-based opportunities that allow music students to interact as they collaborate actively during your music class sessions. Kersten will examine planning, implementation, interaction, and evaluation opportunities for general music, chorus, band, and theory, and he will give consideration of applicable cutting-edge Cloud tools and apps.

7:00 – 8:30 PM: GENERAL President’s Concert: VOCES8 VOCES8 will offer a special performance for TMEA convention attendees. TMEA is presenting this event at no additional charge to registrants.

The British vocal ensemble VOCES8 is proud to inspire people through music and share the joy of singing. Touring globally, the group performs an extensive repertory both in its a cappella concerts and in collaborations with leading orchestras, conductors, and soloists.

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If you simply can’t participate during our event dates, you should still register by January 21 to pay the lower fee. Then, on your schedule, watch any clinic recordings. You can even schedule video meetings with other attendees after the event!

Understand that because of licensing limitations, concerts will be available only during the event dates.

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Build Your Schedule When the convention platform is available in late January, please log in and start building your schedule of events that you want to join.

This step helps ensure we have planned adequately sized virtual rooms to accommodate all who want to attend. The size of a virtual room influences its cost, and we have worked to set up right-sized virtual rooms for each clinic. Help us confirm that by setting up your schedule.

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TMEA 2021 Invited Performing Groups Special thanks go to the following directors and students for preparing a performance during this most challenging school year. We look forward to experiencing the joy of ensemble music-making! Go to the schedule starting on page 37 to find concert sessions featuring these groups. Understand that concerts will be available to view as of their scheduled time and until 10 p.m. Saturday, February 13 (because of rights limitations).

Band Division Invited Performing Groups Groups are in alphabetical order • Repertoire listed is subject to change Brazoswood HS Jazz Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: DJ Eisenhart, Brazoswood HS Brazoswood boasts two full jazz bands that meet daily throughout the school year. The A.M. and P.M. Jazz Bands perform two concerts each year at a world-class facility—The Clarion at Brazosport College. In addition to performing at regional jazz festivals, each band also performs at numerous community events, including assisted-living facilities, community fundraisers, and private events. Through a close collaboration with Brazosport College, Brazoswood students have the opportunity to learn from and perform alongside some of the top performers in the country. Guest artists have included Wayne Bergeron, Mic Gillette, Gordon Goodwin, Stockton Helbing, Jake Hertzog, Ingrid Jensen, Jeff Kashiwa, Grace Kelly, Aubrey Logan, Delfayo Marsalis, Mike Stern, and Steve Weist. Brazoswood HS is in Brazosport ISD. Performing: I Can’t Stop Loving You | Don Gibson/arr. Quincy Jones But Beautiful | Jonny Burke & Jimmy Van Heusen/arr. Lennie Niehaus Legacy | Gordon Goodwin Beach Assignment | Ryan Haines Canyon Ridge MS Honor Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Amy Allison-Rivera, Canyon Ridge MS Since opening in 2004, Amy Allison-Rivera has led the Canyon Ridge band program (Leander ISD) to great heights in performance, including a performance at the Midwest Clinic in 2014 and receipt of the Sudler Silver Cup from the Sousa Foundation in 2017. She and the Honor Band presented a clinic on rehearsal strategies and practice techniques at the TBA Convention in 2015 and placed 10th in state for the CC Honor Band Competition in 2006. The Honor Band has been named a National Winner in the National Wind Band Honors through the Foundation for Music Education numerous times and consistently receives Sweepstakes awards at UIL evaluation. It is the goal of the CRMS Band Program to foster a lifelong love of music and to develop future supporters of the arts.

Performing: Thunderbolt Fanfare | Brian Balmages Third Suite, mvt. 2, Waltz | Robert E. Jager Softly Speaks the Night | Carol Brittin Chambers Agua de Beber | Antonio Jobim, Vinivius de Moraes/arr. Ralph Hicks Great Wall | William Owens 98 Southwestern Musician | January 2021

Central JH Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Christine Cumberledge, Central JH Central JH is located west of the DFW International Airport in the Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD. The school was proudly named the Most Diverse Public Middle School in Texas by the U.S. Department of Education. Over 250 students are a part of the Central JH Band. Instruction begins in seventh grade, when beginners meet in homogeneous classes daily for 45 minutes. The top performing ensemble includes second- and third-year players.

Last year, the Central JH Band was an invited performer at the 2019 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. The band last performed at a TMEA convention in 2006 as the BBB Honor Band.

Performing: Fanfare for ‘Our Time’ | Tyler S. Grant Where Words End . . . | Randall D. Standridge Tripwire | JaRod Hall Mah-Na Mah-Na | Piero Umiliani/arr. Christopher Retschulte Heart of Gold | Brian Balmages Central MS Jazz Band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Jonathan Blake, Central MS Central MS is in Nederland ISD, and the Jazz Band consists of seventh and eighth graders. These students are involved in a variety of activities, such as student council, athletics, dance, twirling, and UIL academic teams. The Central MS Jazz Band performs many musical styles such as swing, Latin, ballads, and funk. In addition to learning musical styles, students also learn how to improvise.

The jazz band is open to anyone who is willing to learn how to play jazz. The CMS Jazz Band performs at Galveston Island’s Historic Pleasure Pier annually, at various community events throughout the year, and for the student body each six-weeks grading period.

Performing: Milestones | Miles Davis/arr. Paul Murtha Autumn Leaves (Les Feuilles Mortes) | Johnny Mercer, Joseph Kosma/arr. J. Berry Fly Me to the Moon (In Other Words) | Bart Howard/arr. Michael Sweeney Blue Train (Blue Trane) | John Coltrane/arr. Paul Murtha My Favorite Things | Rodgers and Hammerstein/arr. Paul Murtha Land of Make Believe | Chuck Mangione/arr. Victor Lopez

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Coppell HS Percussion Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Directors: Annie Chernow and Randall Nguyen, Coppell HS The Coppell Percussion Studio performs a wide range of works across all genres of percussion ensemble literature, including chamber music, percussion orchestra works, and marching percussion shows. The Coppell Percussion Program was named a winner of the 2020 PAS International Percussion Ensemble Competition and won first place and the Caldwell Cup for highest score at the Lone Star Drumline Contest in 2019. The Coppell community has changed drastically over the past 25 years. With steady growth, Coppell fosters a wonderful spirit of diversity, bringing together young people from all across the world to take part in the musical experiences offered by the Coppell Bands.

Performing: Hidden Amongst Fallen Leaves | Doug Bush innerludes: III. double pendulum | Dave Hall Refrakt | Andrea Venet Dimensions for Tambourine | Julie Davila innerludes: I. res(pi)t | Dave Hall Persephone: Daughter of Flowers | Clayton Stroup Dripping Springs HS Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Derek Woods, Dripping Springs HS The Dripping Springs HS Band Program is dedicated to providing superior musical instruction within the context of a positive personal experience. Students have the opportunity to participate

in award-winning concert bands, jazz orchestra, winter drumline, percussion ensemble, marching band, and winterguard. The Dripping Springs HS Wind Ensemble has earned selection as a finalist in the TMEA Honor Band process in 1984, 1986, 2010, 2012, 2016, and 2020. The Tiger Marching Band has advanced to the UIL State Marching Contest every opportunity since 2007 (except 2013), earning the 5A Silver Medal in 2011 and 2017, and the 4A Gold Medal Championship in 2009. Dripping Springs, known as the “Gateway to the Hill Country,” is located approximately 20 miles west of Austin.

Performing: Commando March | Samuel Barber Autobahn | Ryan George Finding the Words, ii. Undefined | Michael Markowski Appalachian Morning | Paul Halley/arr. Omar Carmenates Dances for the Muse | Terpsichore, Carol Brittin Chambers Molly on the Shore | Percy Grainger/arr. Chalon Ragsdale Flower Mound Wind Symphony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Directors: Brent Biskup and Jana Harvey, Flower Mound HS The Wind Symphony is the top performing concert ensemble at Flower Mound HS (Lewisville ISD). Membership is open to all Flower Mound HS band students, regardless of grade level. All students learn and perform solo literature in the spring, along with significant chamber ensemble responsibilities both semesters.

While not required (yet strongly encouraged), 98% of the students in the Wind Symphony take private lessons. The Flower Mound Wind Symphony performed at the Midwest Clinic in 2015 and has been a consistent finalist in the TMEA Honor Band Competition, placing fourth in 2014 and second in 2016 and 2018.

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Performing: Wiener Philharmoniker Fanfare | Richard Strauss Libertango | Astor Piazzolla/arr. Jeff Scott Moth | Viet Cuong Jour d’été à la montagne, IV. Ronde | Eugene Bozza Over the Rainbow | Harold Arlen/arr. Carl Rath Irish Tune from County Derry | Percy Grainger/ ed. Mark Rogers George Washington Bicentennial March | John Philip Sousa Houston Symphony. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Houston Symphony is a Grammy Award–winning orchestra. Founded in 1913, since 1966, the symphony has performed at the Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts in downtown Houston. Musicians of the orchestra and the Symphony’s four Community-Embedded Musicians offer more than 900 community-based performances each year, reaching thousands of people in Greater Houston. For our convention,

Houston Symphony brass, woodwind, percussion, and string musicians offer a compilation of chamber works.

Performing: Suite for Winds | Wolfgang A. Mozart/arr. Wendt Duodecimi Toni | Giovanni Gabrieli String Quartet in G Minor, mvt. 2 | Claude Debussy Serenade for Strings, mvt. 1 | Pytor Tchaikovsky Spring from Four Seasons, mvt. 1 | Antonio Vivaldi Autumn from Four Seasons, mvt. 3 | Antonio Vivaldi In the Hall of the Mountain King | Edvard Greig Serenade in D minor, mvt. 4 | Antonín Dvořák Irons JH Wind Ensemble. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Michael Dick, Irons JH The Irons JH Wind Ensemble is the top performing band at Irons JH in Conroe ISD. The Irons JH Band is one of the largest performing organizations at Irons JH. The band program has four performing bands, two percussion classes, and a beginning band class. Each year, students participate in the TMEA Region Band audition process and the CISD Solo and Ensemble Contest.

The Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Concert Band I are consistent UIL Sweepstakes award winners and have earned overall outstanding, best-in-class, or runner-up placement at various Houston-area music festivals. Students in the Irons Band program are some of the highest-achieving and most visible throughout the school, participating in athletics, fine arts, NJHS, and student council.

Performing: Crowns of Glory | Jack Wilds Red Giant | Jorge L. Vargas Tracking Miles | Gabriel Musella Remember Me | Kristen & Robert Lopez/arr. Johnnie Vinson Record Breaker | C. L. Barnhouse/arr. Andrew Glover Luther Burbank HS Band. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Hector Trevino, Burbank HS Established in 1937, the Luther Burbank Bulldog Band is over 100 members strong and growing. As one of the oldest music programs in San Antonio, the Bulldog Band takes great pride in its rich traditions and service to the community south of downtown.

In its recent history the band has been a UIL marching band Area finalist and a demonstration group at the 2019 TMEA Clinic/ Convention. In July 1976, the band had the honor to perform for President Gerald Ford during his visit to San Antonio. The band consistently earns UIL Sweepstakes awards and has many performing ensembles for students to explore. Burbank HS is an IB world school in San Antonio ISD and will be opening a new campus in 2021.

Performing: Pikes Peak | Brian Balmages Hallelujah, Amen from Judas Maccabaeus | George Frederic Handel/ arr. W.H. Barnes Triptych Boom | Chad Floyd His Honor | Henry Fillmore/ed. Frederick Fennell In taberna quando sumus from Carmina Burana | Carl Orff/arr. John Trance Tico-Tico | Zequinha Abreu/arr. Naohiro Iwai

Texas Christian University Jazz Ensemble . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Joseph Eckert, Texas Christian Univ TCU Jazz Ensembles have performed with numerous notable international jazz artists, most recently in the TCU Jazz Festival with renowned bassist/composer/arranger Rufus Reid. The annual event, founded by Director of Jazz Studies Emeritus Curt Wilson, has become one of the most prestigious jazz festivals in the southwest. In addition to TMEA convention, other notable performances include the Mobile Jazz Festival, Longhorn Jazz Festival, Wichita Jazz Festival, North Texas Jazz Festival, Jazz Education Network National Conference, UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival and Elmhurst Jazz Festival. Thus far, the TCU Jazz studies program has produced 21 albums and CDs and has toured internationally, performing in the former Soviet Union, Japan, Austria, Switzerland, Hungary, Denmark, Finland, Italy, and Cuba. The ensemble was recently selected via video audition to perform at the upcoming Montreux Jazz Festival on the shores of Lake Geneva in Montreux, Switzerland.

Performing: Groovin’ Hard | Don Menza Never Let Me Go | Livingston/Evans/arr. John Fedchock Dolphin Dance | Herbie Hancock/arr. Mike Crotty Intermission Riff | Ray Wetzel Freedom Jazz Dance | Eddie Harris/arr. Eric Richards University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band . . . . .

Director: Alan Baylock, Univ of North Texas The One O’Clock Lab Band, under the direction of Alan Baylock, is the premier performing ensemble of the internationally acclaimed University of North Texas jazz studies program. With an unprecedented seven Grammy Award nominations, the One O’Clock Lab Band is noted for exceptional individual musicianship and tight ensemble performance. The band has toured internationally with great success for over six decades, performing at major jazz venues and festivals. They are also frequent guests at music conferences, fine arts series concerts, colleges, and high schools across the United States and around the world. Alumni of the North Texas jazz program are virtually everywhere in the professional music industry as performing artists, jazz educators, producers, composers, and arrangers.

Performing: Al-Go-Rhythm | Rich DeRosa Evading Karmacities | Michael Clement Nuance | Bret Zvacek Tight | Betty Carter/arr. Alan Baylock Dance of the Stargazer | Joseph Henson

THANK YOU! Thanks go to these Band Division Invited Performing Group directors and students for preparing their performance for our 2021 Clinic/Convention!

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Orchestra Division Invited Performing Groups Groups are in alphabetical order • Repertoire listed is subject to change Allen HS Symphony Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Directors: David DeVoto, Matt Cross and Philip Obado, Allen HS The Allen ISD orchestra program began in 1997 at the sixth-grade level with approximately 50 students. Now there are over 1,400 orchestra students in the district: 18 elementary orchestras, three middle school orchestra programs with four to five orchestras each (including full orchestra at each campus), a freshman center with a full orchestra and four string orchestras, and the high school orchestra program with two full orchestras and six string orchestras. Allen HS Orchestras have placed in the finals of the TMEA Honor Orchestra Competition 10 times and were accepted to the Midwest Clinic in 2006 and 2020. Middle school feeders, Ereckson MS and Curtis MS, were each named as TMEA Honor Full Orchestras in 2018 and 2020, respectively.

Performing: Symphony No. 6, mvt. 1 | Ludwig van Beethoven Symphony No. 9, mvt. 4 | Antonín Dvořák Jupiter from The Planets | Gustav Holst J.T. Hutchinson MS Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Catherine Olivier, J.T. Hutchinson MS J.T. Hutchinson MS is a Title I, 2C International Baccalaureate Middle Years World School. Just over 900 students are enrolled in grades 6–8 in this Lubbock ISD school. The principal at Hutch is Heidi Dye, and the school’s most famous alumni is music legend Buddy Holly. The Hutch Orchestra has a long history of excellence and has been under the direction of several distinguished West Texas directors, including George Robinson, Larry Garrett, and Jeanette Markee. In 2019, the Hutch Varsity Orchestra was recognized as a National Winner by the Foundation for Music Education 2019 Mark of Excellence project. The Hutch Orchestra currently has 160 members, 27% of whom are participating remotely due to COVID-19.

Performing: Holberg Suite for Strings, mvt. 1, Prelude | Edvard Grieg Rosa Mundi for String Orchestra | Paul Lewis Pompeya | Julian Peralta/arr. Charles Olivier McAllen HS Mariachi Oro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Alex Treviño, McAllen HS McAllen HS Mariachi Oro is a group of talented, passionate, and dedicated musicians who enjoy making music together and performing for a variety of audiences. In 2020, McHi Mariachi Oro was crowned the 6A State Champion for the sixth time! They were the 6A FESTIBA first-place winner, also sweeping all caption awards for the eighth consecutive year. Mariachi Oro has placed second on two occasions against the best high school groups across the nation at the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza National Conference & Competition and the Mariachi Nationals. In the

five years of UIL mariachi contests, they have earned Sweepstakes awards and each member was awarded the State UIL Outstanding Performer Gold Medal three times. As schools went virtual last year, our students and directors quickly found a way to continue learning and honing their musical skills through technology. They created four group projects, one of which was viewed over 1.5 million times and received over 25,000 shares!

Performing: 100% Mexicano | José M. Durán/arr. Josué “Eddy” López Florecitas Mexicanas | Miguel Martínez Domínguez Para Dejarte De Amar | Alex Treviño El Terrequeteque | R. Fuentes-S. Vargas/arr. José Hernández Camino de Aguascalientes | José Alfredo Jiménez/arr. Alex Treviño Los Cazadores | Ernesto Molina/adapt. J. E. López Unchained Melody | Hy Zaret & Alex North/arr. J. E. López María Chuchena | Unknown/arr. Josué “Eddy “ López McCallum HS Chamber Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Ricky Pringle, McCallum HS McCallum HS is part of Austin ISD and is the second-oldest high school in the district since its opening in 1953. The orchestra program began in 1953 with the school’s opening, and it has grown to an enrollment of over 200 students. One of the signature accomplishments of the McCallum HS Chamber Orchestra has been the wonderful collaborations of orchestra members with other students and directors in other departments, such as dance, theatre, and vocal music. These efforts have extended beyond McCallum HS and include collaborations with the TMEA Region 18 HS Choir, The Golden Hornet Project, and the The Neapolitan Music Society. The McCallum Chamber Orchestra has performed at the National Cathedral, Carnegie Hall, and Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall (formerly Avery Fisher Hall).

Performing: Overture in C minor | Franz Schubert Quartet No. 3, 1. Allegretto | Dmitri Shostakovich The Last Spring | Edvard Grieg Octet in E-flat Major | Felix Mendelssohn

THANK YOU! Thanks go to these Orchestra Division Invited Performing Group directors and students for preparing their performance for our 2021 Clinic/ Convention!

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Midway MS Chamber Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Bruce Benson, Midway MS The Midway ISD Orchestra program began in the 2000–2001 school year with 62 students. In the 20 years since its inception, the program has grown exponentially, distinguishing itself at the state and national levels and garnering community support through innovative programming. Midway ISD orchestras have been named first runner-up for both the American Prize in Orchestral Performance and the TMEA State Honor Orchestra competition. They have also been featured at national conferences such as the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic and the American Choral Directors Association’s regional and national conventions.

Performing: Chokfi’ | Jerod Impichchaachaaha’ Tate Tafelmusik II, No. 3 (Concerto in F), mvt. 2, Largo, and mvt. 3, Vivace | George Philipp Telemann Marche pour la Cérémonie des Turcs | Jean Baptiste Lully Uncle Dan’s Fiddle | Sarah Shultz Reagan HS Chamber Orchestra. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Sixto Elizondo IV, Reagan HS Reagan HS opened in 1999 and is situated in the north central area of San Antonio in North East ISD. The Reagan Fine Arts Department has a proud tradition of excellence, with nationally recognized band, choir, orchestra, and drama programs.

The Reagan Chamber Orchestra performed at the 2019 Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic and was awarded a finalist honorable mention in the 2017 American Prize competition. The program strives to instill the importance of service by

supporting events in their middle and elementary school cluster, performing at senior living facilities, and hosting a minimum of four community service events annually. The Reagan Orchestra has a long-standing tradition of excellence in performance, competition, and service under the direction of Sixto Elizondo IV. Performing: Serenade for Strings, Op. 20 | Edward Elgar Suite Lyrique, mvt. 2, Ostinato, mvt. 4, Waltz | John Rutter String Sinfonietta, mvt. 4, Moto Perpetuo | Vivian Fung Sartartia MS Honor Orchestra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Sophia Hsieh, Sartartia MS The Sartartia MS Honor Orchestra is a group of 40 students assembled from a competitive video audition that took place in the spring of 2020. As the transition to a voluntary in-person learning took place, the orchestra was able to meet for the first time in October, with 21 enthusiastic members. The Sartartia Orchestra has a rich history, including placing in the finals of the TMEA Honor String Orchestra competition, awards in American Prize, Mark of Excellence Nation Honor Orchestra Award, finalist in the first Houston Cup, and performances at the Midwest International Band and Orchestra Clinic. Sartartia MS is in Fort Bend ISD. Performing: Countryside Rigadoon | Alex LaMotte Two Poems for Double Bass Solo, String Orchestra, and Harp, mvt. 2, The June Night | Jan Alm St. Mark’s Suite, mvt. 5, Machine Man | Martin Ellerby A Million Dreams from The Greatest Showman | Pasek and Paul/arr. Kazik

Vocal Division Invited Performing Groups Groups are in alphabetical order • Repertoire listed is subject to change Andrews HS A Cappella Choir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Michael Matlock, Andrews HS Andrews HS is a 4A high school with an enrollment of 1,130 students in grades 9–12. Andrews HS is committed to being a wellrounded school supported by a high level of student participation in extracurricular activities and ranked in the “Top 10” of 206 schools in the 4A division of the UIL Lone Star Cup. The AHS Choral Program has approximately 250 students participating in four choirs: A Cappella (Varsity Mixed), Chorale Women (NV Treble), Chorale Men (NV TB), and BlackGold (show choir). The A Cappella Choir consists of 99 members. AHS Choirs consistently earn UIL Sweepstakes awards and qualify 40–50 choral students for TSSEC each year. 2021 marks A Cappella’s second invitation to perform for a TMEA convention.

Arlington HS Colt Chorale Varsity Tenor/Bass Choir. . .

Director: Mason Barlow, Arlington HS The AHS Colt Chorale Varsity Tenor/Bass Choir consists of auditioned 9th–12th graders from a variety of disciplines. They are enrolled in AP, IB, and advanced coursework—many of them at the top of their class. Several are active participants in other programs including theatre, band, orchestra, football, baseball, and soccer. Singers in this ensemble form the tenor and bass sections for Arlington High’s varsity mixed choir, Colt Chorale. In the spring of 2020, several students in this choir performed at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City. In a time of various learning scenarios, these students have made musicianship a priority and have remained dedicated to singing. This will mark the first convention performance for each student.

Performing: Lamentations of Jeremiah | Z. Randall Stroope Come Away to the Skies | arr. Alice Parker If Music Be the Food of Love | David C. Dickau O Magnum Mysterium | Tomás Luis de Victoria/ed. Parker and Shaw Neighbors’ Chorus from La jolie Parfumeuse | Jaques Offenbach/ ed. Jan Meyerowitz

Performing: El Yivneh Hagalil | Peter Sozio Adspice Domine, Op. 121 | Felix Mendelssohn Rozszumialy Sie Wierzby Placzace | Vasily Agapkin/arr. Derek J. Myler In Flanders Fields | Christine Donkin Reconciliation | Stephen Chatman I’ll Be On My Way | Shawn Kirchner

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Baylor University A Cappella Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Brian Schmidt, Baylor Univ The Baylor A Cappella Choir is the flagship choral ensemble at Baylor University. Recognized as one of the elite college choirs in America, they were winners of The American Prize—College & University Division in 2020. The choir combines some of the most advanced singers at Baylor and focuses on cultivating meaningful fellowship and rich, artistic singing. The A Cappella Choir is involved with the annual televised “A Baylor Christmas” production and the Baylor Choral Invitational. The choir is also active in the community, throughout the state, and across the country.

The choir has performed by invitation for the Baptist General Convention of Texas, TMEA Clinic/Convention, the Texoma Region of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, and the National Convention of the ACDA. Performing: Psaume 24 (Psalm 24) | Lili Boulanger In paradisum | Galina Grigorjeva Evening Prayer | Ola Gjeilo We Shall Overcome | arr. Robert Gibson Tuttarana | Reena Esmail Canyon Ridge MS Tenor-Bass Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Courtney Kelly, Canyon Ridge MS The choir program at Canyon Ridge MS (Leander ISD) serves over 300 students. Under the direction of Courtney Kelly, the program has grown from 90 students with no seventh- or eighth-grade boys enrolled in 2008 to its current enrollment, with 140 boys. This is the second TMEA convention appearance for the choir program (the Varsity Treble Choir performed at the 2017 convention). It has been a 12-year process for the choir program to develop a culture of excellence with its young men. The first Tenor-Bass Choir Sweepstakes award was earned at Canyon Ridge in 2013.

The CRMS Varsity Tenor-Bass Choir was founded in 2016. Since its inception, the choir has consistently earned UIL Sweepstakes awards, and students are well-represented in the Region Choir.

Performing: Rest Not! | Laura Farnell Lil’ Liza Jane | Gordon Krunnfusz Lux Aeterna | Tim Winebrenner O Magnum Mysterium | Evan Ramos What Shall We Do with a Drunken Sailor? | Gary Parks Coronado HS Tenor-Bass Chorale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Catherine Stevenson, Coronado HS The Tenor-Bass Chorale of Coronado HS (Lubbock ISD) is a part of the Coronado HS Choir program, which consists of approximately 200 students. There are nine choirs in the Coronado program, six of which attend UIL Concert and Sight Reading Evaluation annually, consistently receiving Sweepstakes awards. The Tenor-Bass Chorale consists of 35 singers, mostly juniors and seniors, who are outstanding student leaders, athletes, and scholars. Coronado HS choirs have a long tradition of performing at conventions. Choirs from Coronado have performed at conventions of Texas Music Educators Association, Southwest ACDA, and National ACDA.

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This year’s TMEA performance will be the premiere performance of the Coronado HS Tenor-Bass Chorale at a convention.

Performing: Cantate Domino | Alec Schumacker Ave Maria | Arcadelt/ed. Mike Ware O Love | Elaine Hagenberg Cape Cod Girls | Emily Crocker Quieres Bailar | Gabriel Musella Harlingen HS Varsity Treble Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Ginger Wheelock, Harlingen HS The 18 members of the Harlingen HS Varsity Treble Choir understand what it means to relentlessly pursue excellence. These young people are true warriors in a time when it would have been easy to decline a long journey with unknown circumstances set before them. They are legacies in the making, striving with all they have to show the world what they are capable of. Without being able to rehearse as a full choir, these 10th–12th graders overcame and began to build their program in early October, once we were allowed to hold afterschool sectionals. Their dedication to something greater than themselves has been remarkable to experience.

These students continue to uphold the tradition of excellence within the HHS Choral Program and all of HCISD. Performing: The Radium Girl | Michael Bussewitz-Quarm Like a River in My Soul | arr. Tim Osiek/ed. Dan Forrest No Time | Susan Brumfield Houston MS Varsity Treble Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Directors: Rashaad Calaham and Kassandra Sabah, Houston MS The Houston MS Varsity Treble Choir is a select group of 30 seventh and eighth graders who have displayed the utmost musicianship and leadership in the choral classroom. These students have consistently received Sweepstakes awards and superior ratings at UIL Concert and Sightreading Evaluation. Many have also been selected to perform in MS All-Region Choirs. The Houston MS Varsity Treble Choir is honored to be named a performing ensemble for TMEA 2021. This is a historic event for the HMS campus, and for the district as this choir is the first ensemble from Irving ISD to be invited to perform for a TMEA convention in over 20 years.

Performing: The Tiger | Lauren Bernofsky Cantate Domino | Nancy Cobb Já do lesa nepojedu from Jede, Jede | Czechoslovak Folksong In You I Found | Laura Farnell Changes | Audrey Snyder Pershing MS Treble Chorale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Marcus Jauregui, Pershing MS The Pershing Treble Chorale is a diverse 35-voice ensemble. We are the first choir in Pershing’s 92-year history and the first middle school choir in Houston ISD since 1983 to receive a TMEA convention invitation. Long phrases, tall vowels, and right notes are great,

but music means nothing without connection. Each rehearsal, we make time to applaud each other, mourn for one another, share our ever-changing crushes, and hold fast to the idea that Room 413 is our safe space. This TMEA journey has been nothing like we envisioned, but we persevered. We are here, not for prestige, but to remind you what it sounds like when a group of people who love each other stand next to each other and sing from their hearts.

Performing: Music Down In My Soul | Moses Hogan I Choose Love | Mark A. Miller Stardust | B.E. Boykin Ukuthula: African Prayer for Peace | André van der Merwe Be the Change | Jacob Narverud Robert Vela HS Chorale Director: Kenneth Rivens and Margaret Peralez, Robert Vela HS Opened in 2012, Robert Vela HS (Edinburg CISD) is known for its excellence in rigorous academic standards and is a TEArecognized campus with over 2,300 students. From its inception, the high school choral program has established a strong history and tradition of musical excellence. RVHS Varsity Mixed Chorale includes students in grades 10–12, and membership is based on audition. The Robert Vela HS Varsity Mixed Chorale is honored to be the first performing group from Edinburg CISD at a TMEA convention. This group is facing the challenge of rehearsing virtually with determination and is excited to share their love of music with TMEA convention attendees!

Performing: Dixit Dominus | Galuppi/ed. Larson Keep Your Lamps | Andre Thomas How Can I Keep From Singing | Robert Lowry/arr. Taylor Davis Spring Branch Memorial HS Varsity Treble Choir. . . . . .

Director: Lawrence Johnson, Memorial HS The Memorial HS Varsity Treble Choir is a select group of approximately 40 students chosen by audition or recommendation from Memorial’s two treble choirs and varsity mixed choir. To be successful, the ensemble rehearses outside the school day. Members of this choir consistently earn first division ratings at UIL solo contests and earn placement in TMEA All-Region and All-State Choirs and ACDA Honor Choirs. The students in this ensemble are a dynamic, passionate group of young people whose talents have led many to become leaders of foundations, clubs, national honor societies, other performing arts groups, and team athletics.

Several students have received the highest honors at graduation as valedictorians and salutatorians before going on to Ivy League schools.

Performing: Alleluia from Songs of Faith | Paul Basler Hexenlied | Felix Mendelssohn/Paul Neal Warrior | Kim Baryluk Dormi Jesu | Ivo Antognini Swing Low, Sweet Chariot | William Dawson We Are the Voices | Jim Papoulis

The Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy MS Glee Club. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Jason Forte, Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy Opening in fall 2011, the Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy is a 6–12-grade campus in south Oak Cliff, Dallas. Both middle and high choirs have consistently earned superior ratings in UIL evaluations, and members have placed in Region Choirs. Recent community performances include Globe Life Park in Arlington, Frito Lay Headquarters, and the National Convention of the National Association of Negro Musicians in Chicago. The choir was also recognized with the Grammy Signature Schools Enterprise Award in the spring of 2020. The BOMLA Glee Club was founded by Billie K. Roberts in 2011, with the opening of the school. She left a solid foundation, passing the torch to Jason Forte in fall 2015. This program is dedicated to Billie K. Roberts.

Performing: Yo Le Canto Todo El Dia | David L. Brunner She Moved Through the Fair | Timothy C. Takach Barbara Allen | Andre J. Thomas Good News! | Andre J. Thomas University of Texas at El Paso Concert Chorale. . . . . . .

Director: Elisa Wilson, UT/El Paso The Concert Chorale is the premier choral ensemble at the University of Texas at El Paso. Singing music of all styles, traditional and contemporary, this auditioned choir of talented singers pursues an advanced degree of performance quality and appears regularly on campus and in the Southwest region. They collaborate annually with the El Paso Opera and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra and have been invited to perform with the Roswell Symphony Orchestra (NM). Members of this elite ensemble perform in residency biennially with the prestigious Leeds (St. Anne’s) Cathedral choirs in Leeds, England.

Performing: Exsultate Justi | Ludovico da Viadana/arr. Christopher Moore Jesu, dulcis memoria | Tomás Luis de Victoria (attr.)/arr. James Gibb Dios Te Salve, María | Dominic Dousa Hold On Just A Little While Longer | Abeni Janae Let Me Not Lose My Dream | Stephen Jackson Ffe Mwe, Mwe Ffe (they are us and we are them) | Joan Szymko Excelsior | Paul Basler

THANK YOU! Thanks go to these Vocal Division Invited Performing Group directors and students for preparing their performance for our 2021 Clinic/Convention!

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Elementary Division Invited Performing Groups Groups are in alphabetical order • Repertoire listed is subject to change Horn ES Cardinal Choir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Phillip Sammons, Horn ES Horn Elementary is a public school located in the city of Bellaire.

A member of the Houston ISD, Horn boasts a proud tradition of academic excellence, with a mission to cultivate a positive learning and social environment for all students. Consisting of hardworking fourth and fifth graders, the Cardinal Choir is a nonauditioned group that sings two concerts each year. Students meet once a week to grow their singing abilities, enjoy fellowship, and sing high-level repertoire that encourages musical literacy. In 2019, the choir won outstanding group at the Aldine ISD Children’s Music Festival. In addition, the choir was invited to perform at the 2020 Sing4Life Festival, hosted by the Houston Boychoir. They are honored to perform for the 2021 TMEA Clinic/Convention!

Pomona Elementary Pirate Choir. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Director: Emma Bassett, Pomona ES The Pomona Elementary Pirate Choir is honored to follow a legacy of excellence and represent Alvin ISD during the 2021 TMEA Clinic/Convention. Founded in 2017, the school’s inaugural year, the Pirate Choir proudly performs quality repertoire while building healthy, happy, and excited singers and providing outstanding performance opportunities. In a typical school year, the 100-member group performs for various events throughout the community, including local VFW meetings, holiday celebrations, the Texas Renaissance Festival School Days Music Contest, and the annual Manvel Parade of Lights. The Pomona Elementary Pirate Choir is proud to be selected as a TMEA Invited Performing Group.

Performing: Like a Bird | Cherubini/text by E. Bolkovac Cuckoo! from Friday Afternoons | Benjamin Britten Who Killed Cock Robin? | arr. Melissa Roth Al Shlosha D’Varim | Allan E. Naplan Hi! Ho! The Rattlin’ Bog | arr. Ken Berg

Performing: Come Follow | John Hilton A Distant Shore | George L.O. Strid and Mary Donnelly Shine On Me! | Rollo Dilworth The Fox | Blake Richter and Taylor Shaeffer This Is Me | Benj Pasek and Justin Paul/arr. Mac Huff

Keller ISD 5th & 6th Grade Honor Choir. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Directors: Stephen Hawthorne-Hill, Timberview MS; Theresa Pritchard, Vista Ridge MS; Sarah Reyes, Shady Grove ES Founded in 2014, the Keller ISD Honor Choir (KHC) is an auditioned group of fifth and sixth graders who rehearse once weekly.

Since its inception, KHC has consistently earned superior ratings and best-in-class and outstanding performance awards at contests.

In 2019, KHC received Best-in-Class, Outstanding Performance, and the Best-in-Festival awards at the American Classics Music Festival. KHC was invited to perform at the TMEA convention in 2017 and is honored to be returning this year.

Western Plateau Elementary Rockin’ Roadrunners. . . .

Director: Mary Ferguson, Western Plateau ES Western Plateau Elementary Rockin’ Roadrunners are honored to represent Amarillo ISD. The Rockin’ Roadrunners honor choir has a rich tradition that began in 1991. In the fall of 2011, the choir took on a more traditional choral role, rehearsing and performing from September through May. Since then, the Rockin’ Roadrunners have regularly performed the national anthem for several sporting events, including North American Hockey League’s Amarillo Bulls, West Texas A&M University Lady Buffs Basketball, Texas Tech University games, and the Amarillo Sod Poodles Minor League Baseball team. Along with two choir concerts and two performing tours, the Rockin’ Roadrunners perform annually in the Greater Southwest Music Festival, where they earned Best-inClass Elementary Choir in 2014, 2015, 2017, and 2019. Since 2011 the Rockin’ Roadrunners have been under the direction of Mary Ferguson.

Performing: Out of the Dark | Jim Papoulis Sing to Me | Andrea Ramsey Bhombela | arr. Will Skaff/ed. Melissa Keylock Cantamos | James DesJardins I Will Sing | Victor Johnson I Sing Because I’m Happy | arr. Kenneth Paden/adapt. Rollo Dillworth

THANK YOU! Thanks go to these Elementary Division Invited Performing Group directors and students for preparing their performance for our 2021 Clinic/Convention!

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Performing: Shady Grove | arr. Shirley W. McRae J’entends Le Moulin (I Hear the Windmill) | arr. Emily Crocker The Bird’s Courting Song | arr. Cristi Cary Miller A la Puerta del Cielo | arr. Audrey Snyder Ya Viene la Vieja | arr. Audrey Snyder Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho | arr. James DesJardins

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