Texas Orchestra Directors Association 53rd Annual Convention & New Music Reading Clinic July 27 – 30, 2014 – San Antonio Convention Center

SCHEDULE  (Time and/or locations are subject to change)

All sessions and workshops are held in the San Antonio Convention Center unless otherwise stated

The Product Showcases listed throughout our program offer the latest ideas, products and services to band, choral and orchestra directors. We are grateful for their

interest and the financial support they provide our associations.

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Sunday, July 27

7:00 am – 7:00 pm Exhibitor Set-up Exhibit Hall C 8:30 am – 6:00 pm New Teacher Academy Room 006

Brian Merrill, Academy Coordinator Topics to be addressed include Classroom Mgmt/Discipline/Motivation, Resources for New Teachers,

Creating a Culture of Success & much more 9:30 am Golf Tournament The Quarry Stan McGill, organizer 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Childcare Available (no meals provided) Room 209, 211 12 years and younger 10:30 am – 12:30 pm TMAA Executive Committee, Dinah Menger, presider Room 210 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm TMEA Elementary Region Chair Training Marriott Riverwalk Salon E 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm TMAA Committee on Standards of Adjudication & Performance Practices, Mark McGahey, Presider Room 210 1:00 – 6:00 pm On-Site Registration/Hospitality Open West Registration Lobby 1:00 – 3:00 pm TexASTA Executive Board Meeting Room 004 Jose Flores, presider 1:00 – 4:00 pm Selection of TMEA HS Honor Full Orchestra Room 007 Craig Needham, TMEA Orchestra Vice-President, presider 1:00 – 2:30 pm Selection of TMEA MS/JH Honor String Orchestra Room 008 Craig Needham, TMEA Orchestra Vice-President, presider 2:45 – 4:30 pm Selection of TMEA MS/JH Honor Full Orchestra Room 008 Craig Needham, TMEA Orchestra Vice-President, presider 3:00 – 5:00 pm TMAA Orchestra Workshop Room 210 Jay Dunnahoo, presider Sponsor: TMAA (Registration Fee Required) 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm UIL PML Rooms 217D

5:00 – 6:15 pm W1: How To Advance in Orchestra Room 007 Deborah Kidwell, clinician David Hinds, presider

As a former fine arts administrator, Ms Kidwell will share tips to help prepare for an interview for a teaching position. Discussion of the do’s and don’ts to help make that great first impression, preparation prior to the interview, the actual interview and the follow up. Questions and answers to follow.

5:00 – 6:15 pm W2: Soaring Above Middle C: Tips and Tricks to Teaching Violin and Viola Room 008 Kathy Patterson and Dianne Babcock, clinicians Christina Bires, presider

Do you think of violins and violas as the mutant alien version of your cello or bass? Need help in those first days of class breaking instruction down into the smallest details? Join us for some fun, fresh ways to get your beginning violins and violas started right…from rest position to bowing Hot Cross Buns.

6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Fiesta Welcome Ballroom

Sponsored in part by Fishburn Violin Shop and Music and Arts

Come and enjoy the Taco Bar! Cash Bar Menger Hotel Featuring the music of No Strings Attached

Monday, July 28

7:30 am - 5:30 pm Registration/Hospitality Open West Registration Lobby 7:30 am - 10:00 pm Child Care Available (no meals provided) Rooms 209, 211 12 years and younger 8:00 am – 9:15 am RS 1: Grade 3 Room 006

Debra Scott, conductor Jessica Milbrandt, presider

Title Composer Arranger Publisher Procession of the Nobles Rimsky-Korsakov Deborah Baker Monday Kjos Shadows Across The Moon John Caponegro Kendor Rise, Shine Vanessa Fanning VanFan, a Division of F Clef Music Enterprise Tarantella on a Russian Folk Song Ivanovich Glinka Mark Barnard Tempo Press Glimpse of Elysium Kevin Uppercue C. Alan Publications Branding Iron James Meredith Carl Fisher Daystar Joshua Reznicow Kendor Locus Iste Anton Bruckner Robert Longfield Hal Leonard Snow Carols Ian Edlund RBC Publications Fire in the Forge Ted Allen Edited by Cameron Law Grand Mesa Music Wood’s Bolero Mark Wood, Joseph Baldassare Ludwig Masters Such Sweet Sorrow Jerey Woolstenhulme Kjos The Old Sioux Trail Brian Holmes Wingert Jones Publications Canyonland Skies Deborah Baker Monday Carl Fisher Tarantella on a Russian Folk Song Felix Mendelssohn Mitch Bender MBS Publishing Co. Wayland Overture Michael Hopkins Belwin

Cosi Fan Tutte Overture Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Todd Parrish Highland/Etling Baboquivari Doris Gazda Carl Fisher Haydn for Young Orchestra Franz Joseph Haydn Jerry Weseley Harris MSB Publishing Three Lyric Pieces Edvard Grieg Steven H. Brook Belwin TechnoStrings Julie Lyonn Lieberman Kendor Tango Loco Reynard Burns Wingert Jones Publications Odessa David Bobrowitz Edited by Cameron Law Grand Mesa Music Jigtastic Steven Frackenpohl Kendor

Instruments courtesy of Williamson Music Company 8:00 am – 9:15 am W3: Inner Game of Music Room 007

Barry Green, clinician Jenny Gann, presider

Sponsored by GIA Publications The Inner Game lecture-demonstration is about overcoming mental obstacles to performance, practicing and teaching through the master techniques of Awareness, Commitment and Trust. This session includes Green’s humorous signature demonstration of his distracting inner voice plus live coaching demonstrations with individuals performing. Session presents the Inner Game concentration techniques with the audience as well as Inner Game DVD excerpts with ensembles. Green’s workshops engage the audience in lively group exercises in addition to spontaneous coaching of individuals that instantly transform a performer’s concentration from a place of doubt to a place of relaxed concentration.

8:00 am – 9:15 am W4: What Do They Really Want? Room 008 Jeff Turner, clinicians Ginger Wolfe, presider

Discussion will dispell common myths regarding rules and common practices at UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest. Participants will gain insight into what the judges are being told in TMAA training as well as take a fun look at these common practices at UIL Contest around the state.

8:15 am – 9:15 am Product Showcase 1: Finale 2014 and Percussion Room 216 MakeMusic, company Tom Johnson, presenter

Percussion notation make easy. This clinic shows how to create percussion scores that not only look right but sound right, too. From simple drum set rhythm parts to complex marching band/drumline scores, discover the fastest ways to achieve the results you want. Topics will include fast and easy note-entry, pitched vs. non-pitched percussion, specific playback techniques, changing percussion instruments on a single staff, real-time entry, scanning music and more, all presented in an entertaining and non- technical environment.

9:00 am - 5:00 pm Exhibits Open Exhibit Hall C 9:30 am – 10:45 am TexASTA Business Meeting Room 007

Jose Flores, presider

9:30 am – 10:45 am W5: Building Amazing Bass Players Room 006 Andy Moritz, clinician Ashley Johnson, presider

Recruiting bass players, setting them up from scratch, and developing them into hardcore earth-shaking titans of seismic low-frequency awesomeness for fun, (minimal) profit, and great UIL scores.

9:30 am – 10:45 am W6: Make a Sound Choice Room 008

Christopher Rohrecker, clinician Carrie Hartless, presider Sponsored by Connolly Music

This clinic seeks to provide the attendee fundamental information about bowed instrument strings. Key topics include: how are strings made (explaining the core and winding materials and technology), the impact of tension on the instrument, how

strings can be used as tools and a summary of helpful “tips & tricks” for string educators and players. We will also present amazing, slow-motion videography on how strings vibrate and respond to the bow.

9:30 am – 10:30 am Product Showcase 2: Band Brilliance Complete Band Method Books Room 216 Band Brillance Publishing, company Michael Nadeau, presenter

9:30 am – 4:30 pm High School Student Leadership Day Gallery

Jeremy Spicer, Connie Sanchez, Charlotte Moellering, clinicians (west of Ballroom A) Session Instruments provided by Dallas Strings 10:45 am – 11:45 am Product Showcase 3: Do Recorders & Technology Play Well in the Classroom? Room 216 QK-5 Curriculum Overview QuaverMusic.com, company Otto Gross aka “Austin Otto,” presenter

What do you get when you combine the seriously fun interactivity of QuaverMusic and your yearly recorded emphasis? A new, fun and engaging way to teach everyone's favorite 400 year-old woodwind instrument! We will explore this and many other elements of Quaver's Beyond Marvelous General Music Curriculum.

10:45 – 11:15 am Visit the Exhibits Exhibit Hall C 11:15 am – 12:30 pm RS 2: FJH Reading Session Room 006

Brian Balmages, conductor Jen Miller, presider

Sponsored by FJH Music Bring your instruments and play under the baton of composer Brian Balmages, who will read through many of the new pieces being released by The FJH Music Company. He will provide insight into the pieces and share personal stories about their creation.

Grade Title Composer Arranger 2.5 Perpetual Fiddle Motion Brian Balmages Brian Balmages 3 Minuetto Dietrich 2 Viking Newbold Newbold 2.5 Hopak! Owens Owens 3 Allegretto from Symphony No. 3 Schubert McCashin 4 Silent Night Morales Morales 1.5 Yo Ho Ho! Gruselle Gruselle 2 Sweet Petite Winter Suite Balmages Balmages 2.5 Dance of the Tumblers Lipton 1.5 Olaf and the Elf Maiden Newbold Newbold 4 Waltz Debussy Moreno 3 The Last Chorale Bach Lipton 1.5 Velocity Balmages Balmages 2 Streets of Shilin Owens Owens 3 Voices in the Shadows Balmages Balmages 3.5-4 The Thing Under the Bed Bernofsky Bernofsky 4.5 Dance of the Trolls Forbes Forbes

Instruments courtesy of Williamson Music Company 11:15 am – 12:30 pm W7: Bass Technique in the Classroom Room 007

Sandor Ostlund, clinician David Hinds, presider

This presentation will investigate the differences between how the double bass is taught in the private studio and the classroom strings settings. After comparing several current double bass methods (Vance, Suzuki, Green, Emery, etc.) with class strings

methods (Expressive Techniques for Orchestra, Essential Elements for Strings, etc.), suggestions will be made to leverage the advantages of these double bass pedagogical ideas into the heterogeneous strings class.

11:15 am – 12:30 pm W8: Chicken Soup for the Orchestra Room 008 Cathy and Dean Fishburn, clinicians Christina Bires, presider

Clinicians are like personal trainers for you and your Orchestra. Topics will include benefits of having an outside clinician, when to have one come in, how much to pay, how to prepare students for an outsider’s opinion, how to prepare for the rehearsal and the steps to take to relieve the anticipation related to scheduling clinics for you and your students.

12:30 – 3:00 pm Visit the Exhibits Exhibit Hall C 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Barry Green Rehearsal (closed) Room 006 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm TMEA Honor Orchestra Committee Meeting Room 007 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Product Showcase 4: Choral Master Room 216 JW Pepper and Son, Inc., company Luana Marler, presenter 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Product Showcase 5: Old Becoming New: Little Known “Gems” of the String Orchestra Repertoire Room 006 Luck’s Music Library, company Sandra Dackow, presenter Presented by Luck's Music Library

Looking for "new" and exciting compositions for your string orchestra? Led by renowned arranger and educator Sandra Dackow, teachers will have the opportunity to hear and learn about the forgotten historical gems of the standard string repertoire. Perfect for concert, festival and competition performance; explore or revisit selections that have been "lost" in the mix of a vast history of string literature. Exhilarate and inspire audiences alike with these old, yet "new" pieces of music history!

2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Product Showcase 6: Creating SmartMusic Accompaniments with Finale Room 216 MakeMusic, company Leigh Kallestad, Tom Johnson, presenters

Did you know that files created in Finale can be used with SmartMusic? Whether your marching band show was created in Finale or you want to scan in a solo for Contest, see how these files can be saved as SmartMusic accompaniments that can be assigned for student practice.

3:00 pm – 4:15 pm W9: Mu Omicron – Promoting Leadership from within the Orchestra Room 006 Brian Coatney and Tara Cesario, clinicians Jenny Gann, presider

A key element in developing independent musicians to be advocates of music and the fine arts, is to foster student ownership of their programs and provide as many leadership opportunities as possible. Discussion will focus on how to structure class officers, guide them to be effective student leaders, and develop a leadership program driven by officers, both socially and musically.

Sponsored by Mu Omicron 3:00 pm – 4:15 pm W10: Efficient Practice Guides for Violinists Room 007

Eka Gogichashvili, clinician Ashley Johnson, presider

Practice makes perfect IF good practice techniques are known and utilized. Learn how you can be an effective teacher of efficient practice techniques. With the correct approach students not only learn the compositions correctly but also achieve maximum results with the minimum amount of time. This presentation will address several issues that are crucial for efficient practice techniques.

3:00 pm – 4:15 pm W11: Implementing Popular Music into the String Curriculum Room 008 Christopher Hanson, clinician Ginger Wolfe, presider

Hanson will demonstrate, through visual aides and live performance, the benefits of utilizing popular music in string curriculum and instruction. By sharing scores, arranging and rehearsal techniques, and footage from past performances, Hanson will offer truly effective and measurable results of music education through students’ interest and musical choices.

4:00 – 6:00 pm Texas Music Administrators Conference Meeting Room 210 Rick Ghinelli, presider 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Product Showcase 7: Nerium AD – A Skin Care Product Room 216 Nerium AD, Company Rene Ballard, Presenter

This is a skin care product. A video will be shown along with a brief introduction and conclusion.

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm W12: Nature vs. Nurture: The Role Music Plays in Brain Development Rooms 214C, D Dianne Brumley and Cayce Harness-Brumley, clinicians

Scientific, yet practical information will be presented supporting evidence that children exposed to music exhibit increased intelligence. Arguing against the idea of "giftedness", findings highlight the importance of stressing music education from early childhood into adulthood, as continued practice dramatically alters brain anatomy and physiology. Subsequently, Professor Dianne Brumley will provide positive tools for integrating the brain and music science into the music classroom and beyond.

4:30 pm – 5:45 pm RS 3: Grades 4 - 5 Room 006 Julie Blackstock, conductor Jennifer Fox, presider

Title Composer Arranger Publisher Spanish Dance “La Tiranna”, op. 44, no. 4 Luigi Boccherini Douglas Stroud Ludwig Masters Cossack Dance from “Mazeppa” Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky Sandra Dackow Tempo Press British Mystery Theater Andy Patterson Tempo Press A Mother’s Aria Joshua Reznicow Tempo Press Four Appalachian Moods David Williams TRN Music Publisher, Inc. Bazaar George Sweet Carl Fisher Impresario Overture Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Steven Frackenpohl Kendor Music, Inc. Grover’s Corners from “Our Town” Aaron Copland Paul Lavender Boosey & Hawkes New World Symphony from Symphony No. 9, mvt. IV Antonin Dvorak Deborah Baker Monday Kendor Music, Inc. Keystone Alan Lee Silva Carl Fisher La Montana Gene Williams El Cerrito Music Serenade in g minor Vassili Kalinnikov Luck’s Music Library Centrefugue M.L. Daniels Kjos Music Company Celebration Bob Mathews Kjos Music Company Andante Cantabile from “Petite Symphonie” Charles Gounod Matthew Moreno Grand Mesa Music Country Song Gustav Holst Robert Sieving Highland/Etling Bagdan’s Castle Robert Sieving Kjos Music Company Springtide Darren Mitchell Grand Mesa Music Spy Games (TODA Composition Contest Winner) Brent Smith Wingert Jones

Instruments courtesy of Williamson Music Company 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm W13: Building a Powerful Viola Section Room 007

Kathryn Steely, clinician Amanda Su, presider

Explore ways to enhance individual and group sound production by utilizing studio and classroom applications through particular focus on bow technique and ensemble playing. Bring your viola and play along!

4:30 pm – 5:45 pm W14: Measure of Success for Strings Room 008

Brian Balmages, clinician Carrie Hartless, presider Sponsored by FJH Music

Discover “Measures of Success for Strings,” an exciting and powerful new string classroom method that combines time tested pedagogy with outstanding sequencing and repertoire. Designed to foster musical growth by focusing on the presentation of new concepts through repertoire, “Measures of Success for Strings” systematically presents and reinforces musical techniques in a practical and positive way. Prepare to experience a new level of “success” with your beginning string students!

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm TMEA State Board Training Marriott Riverwalk Salons E, F 5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Product Showcase 8: Lesson Planning in a Flash! Room 216 Patti DeWitt Inc., Company Patti DeWitt Folerts, Presenter

Dr. DeWitt presents a demonstration of Presto! Planner, a lesson planning software designed specifically for music classes-band, orchestra, choir, elementary. Presto! Planner will make your lesson planning streamlined and organized in a format that is straight-forward and clear even for administrators with little or no music background.

7:00 – 10:30 pm TODA BBQ and Silent Auction Historic Sunset Station

Sponsored by Lisle Violin Shop and Dallas Strings Josh Prado, DJ Sunset Station is just on the other side of I-37 and is within walking distance. From the convention center, walk east on Market Street. Walk East on Market; Market Street will end due to construction. Cross Market and continue on Bowie Street to Commerce (1 block). Turn right on Commerce Street and continue. Commerce Street crosses underneath Highway 281 (approx. 3 blocks).*there is a sidewalk that crosses underneath the freeway* Turn right on Hoefgen Street. You will arrive at 1174 E Commerce, Sunset Station Depot 1 on the left. If you drive, parking is $5.00.

Tuesday, July 29

7:30 am - 4:00 pm Registration/Hospitality Open West Registration Lobby 7:30 am - 10:00 pm Child Care Available (no meals available) Rooms 209, 211 12 years and younger

 8:00 – 9:15 am RS 4: Grades 1 – 2 Room 006

Bryanna Porter, conductor Allison Southard, presider

Title Composer Arranger Publisher Vivaldi’s Autumn Seasonings Antonio Vivaldi Deborah Baker Monday Kjos Erie Canal Songs Ian Edlund RBC The Silver Canoe Lorie Gruneisen Kendor Korean Melody (Doraji) Traditional Korean Folk Song Albert Wang Ludwig Masters Caissons Go Rolling Along Edmund L. Gruber Bob Cerulli Alfred Ecossaise in G Ludwig van Beethoven Frank J. Halferty Kendor Simple Hoedown Jason W. Krug Ludwig Masters Snow (Yuki) Traditional Japanese Brendan McBrien Kjos Escalator David Bobrowitz Grand Mesa Pulse Pounding Sean O’Loughlin Carl Fischer Graduation Day Susan H. Day Wingert Jones Dry Bones African-American Spiritual Andrew H. Dabczynski Belwin Moonlighting Ludwig van Beethoven Deborah Baker Monday Kendor Song and Dance Ian Edlund RBC Airborne Heroes Steven J. Campbell Highland/Etling Eventide Voyage Marc Allison C. Alan Kinetic Shirl Jae Atwell Wingert Jones

Tango Por Uno R. Anne Svendsen Ludwig Masters Hungarian Folk Dance Traditional Janice L. McAllister Kendor Nighthawk Mike Kamuf Belwin Larghetto from Concerto Grosso op.6, no.12 George Frideric Handel Andrew H. Dabczynski Highland/Etling Sing We and Chant It Thomas Morley Deborah Baker Monday Carl Fischer Zuma Breakers Doug Spata Highland/Etling Brindisi Giuseppe Verdi John Caponegro Kendor Valse Diabolique Joseph Compello Carl Fischer Storm the Gates Alan Lee Silva Carl Fischer Native American Spirit Sara Bongo Highland/Etling

Instruments courtesy of Williamson Music Company 8:00 – 9:15 am W15: Student Teacher Mentoring 101 Room 007 Michael Stringer and Brian Coatney, clinicians Ryan Ross, presider

There are a few things a cooperating teacher can do to ensure a superior and fulfilling experience for everyone . Topics to include all tasks cooperating teachers should complete prior to, during and after the student teaching semester in order to give the student the most complete and positive experience possible.

8:00 – 9:15 am W16: Bow that Baton! Room 008

Stephen Heyde, clinician Desiree Overree, presider

A conducting clinic for string players using corollary string techniques as the basis of natural, effective and communicative gestures from the podium.

8:15 am – 9:15 am Product Showcase 9: Measures of Success… Room 216 The FJH Music Company Inc., Company Brian Balmages, Presenter

Discover the true potential of your beginning band with Measures of Success, a method designed to foster musical growth, develop a deeper understanding of music, and provide plenty of excitement along the way. Motivational ideas, teaching strategies, and unique assessment tools will all be discussed in detail.

9:00 am – 5:00 pm Exhibits Open Exhibit Hall C 9:30 – 10:45 am W17: Tao Artistry – Anna’s Way Room 006

Barry Green, clinician Victoria Campion, presider Sponsored by D’Addario, Lisle Violin Shop

Anna’s Way is a forty-five minute musical journey into the world of a teenage bass prodigy who is frustrated with practicing, rehearsals, concerts and competitions. Then she rediscovers the joy of music after lessons with Tai Chi Master Chen. Alan Scofield’s moving story offers a creative approach to how we listen to, learn and play music. This transformational journey is set to music from China, India, Africa, Brazil, Israel, and America by Tony Osborne, Francois Rabbath, Arvo Part, Astor Piazzolla, Emily Brown, Mary Knysh, Larry Dunlap, Frank Proto and Andres Martin. This inspirational story features Zen principles that unleash the highest levels of artistry from musicians, actors, singers and dancers. Less is more. The key to playing last is in mastering how to play one note. Singing, dancing, drumming brings out the inner child and joy of music. A walk in the woods, a pebble in the stream, the mountains and trees, the silence of nature and our own breath hold the keys to magic in music. Zen mindfulness guides Anna to learn for herself the artist’s way, bringing Eastern thought and Western music into perfect harmony.

9:30 am – 10:30am Product Showcase 10: Expressive Techniques for Orchestra Room 008 Tempo Press, Company Michael Alexander, Presenter

A new all-in-one product for teaching technique, style and expression to your performing ensembles. Suitable for advanced middle school through high school ensembles, Expressive Techniques for Orchestra features the combined ideas of noted educators and authors: Michael Alexander, Kathleen DeBerry Brungard, Sandra Dackow and Gerald Anderson. Bring instruments to join the reading ensemble as they explore and discuss each portion of the book.

9:30 am – 10:30 am Product Showcase 11: SmartMusic for the Middle and High School Director: Panel Discussion Room 216 MakeMusic, Company

Leigh Kallestad, Presenter Hear a panel of Texas band directors discussing their experiences of how they integrated SmartMusic into their programs. Topics include: SmartMusic in the rehearsal hall and home, utilizing the UIL contest titles, student assignments and accountability, Finale-created marching band assignments, best practices for getting started and open Q and A.

9:30 am – 10:45 am W18: In Tune Nation Room 007 Matt Porter and Michael Fahey, clinicians Laura Flanagan, presider

So much of the Orchestra class period can be spent tuning instruments and developing strong intonation skills. Have you ever thought, “There has to be a better way?” In the first half of “In Tune Nation” Mr. Porter will present and demonstrate techniques for developing instrumental tuning skills through middle school with an emphasis on quality and efficiency. In the second half Mr. Fahey will share ideas to help develop techniques and listening skills which allow them to play in tune more consistently.

10:45 – 1:00 pm Visit the Exhibits Exhibit Hall C 10:45 am – 11:45 am Product Showcase 12: Total Percussion Jam: A Revolutionary Beginning Percussion Method Room 216 Adventure Percussion, Company Yale Snyder, Presenter

A "Total" Percussion method that teaches beginning percussion through percussion ensemble performance. Book one contains nine exciting beginning percussion ensembles that kids love to play.

11:00 am – 12:00 pm TMEA MS/JH Coordinators Meeting Room 008 Andy Sealy and Craig Needham, presiders 1:00 – 2:15 pm RS 5: Full Orchestra Room 006

Craig Needham, conductor Aryc Lane, presider

Title Composer Arranger Publisher Andante from Symphony No. 8 Franz Schubert William Rich Northfield Press Gymnopedie No. 3 Erik Satie Bob Phillips Belwin Orchestra Pinball Wizard Peter Townshend Patrick Roszell Belwin Orchestra Dance of the Gypsy Camille Saint-Saens Kirt Mosier Wingert Jones Fanfare Rondeau Jean Mouret Douglas Wagner Belwin Orchestra The Firebird Berceuse and Finale Igor Stravinsky Jack Bullock Belwin Orchestra Cityscapes Layton, Fisher and Schwartz Mike Lewis Ludwig Masters Overture to Royal Fireworks Music G.F. Handel Richard Meyer Highland/Etling Three Dances from the Fantastic Toyshop Gioachino Rossini Douglas Stroud Ludwig Masters Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24 O’Neill and Kinkel Bob Phillips Belwin Orchestra Music from How to Train Your Dragon John Powell Nile Wilson Hal Leonard Esmana Cani Pascual Narro Albert Wang Ludwig Masters Murph’s March Ronald Follas C. Alan Publications A Dance of Clowns Felix Mendelssohn Jerry Brubaker Belwin Orchestra Barcarolle from the Tales of Hoffmann Jacques Offenbach Sandra Dackow Tempo Press Spanish Dance No. 4 Enrique Granados Clark McAlister Ludwig Masters Holiday Mash-Up Traditional Patrick Roszell Belwin Orchestra Anchors Aweigh Charles Zimmermann Paul Whear Ludwig Masters Tango John Paulson C. Alan Publications Tower of Power Greatest Hits Castillo, Krupka and Garibaldi Victor Lopez Belwin Orchestra

Instruments courtesy of Williamson Music Company Percussion equipment provided by Majestic and Mapex Percussion 1:00 – 2:15 pm W19: Teaching String Technique in MS/JH Has Never Been So Easy Room 007

Kirk D. Moss, clinician

Ryan Ross, presider Sponsored by TexASTA

Gain ideas on how to improve the sound of your middle or high school string ensemble through the use of exercises that develop and expand technique. Bring an instrument for this action packed session.

1:00 – 2:15 pm W20: School Orchestras CAN Play in Tune Room 008 Ian Edlund, clinician Desiree Overree, presider It IS possible! Session will examine the elements of good intonation and teaching strategies that will get results at all grade levels.  1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Product Showcase 13: Nerium AD – A Skin Care Product Room 216 Nerium AD, Company Rene Ballard, Presenter This is a skin care product. A video will be shown along with a brief introduction and conclusion. 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm Product Showcase 14: Full Orchestra Titles from Sandra Dackow Editions Room 006 Tempo Press, Company Sandra Dackow, Presenter

Bring your instruments! Led by renowned conductor and arranger Sandra Dackow, teachers will have the opportunity to explore her easy intermediate compositions for full orchestra, which have been favorites of teachers, students and audiences for over twenty years. Attendees will play both new titles and old favorites. Dr. Dackow will also offer rehearsal and performance tips specific for each title.

2:30 – 3:45 pm W21: Fearless Improvisation Room 007

Michael Alexander, clinician Sam Mendez, presider

Incorporate improvisation into string classes from the very first day of instruction! Emphasis will be placed on procedures, which promote student attitudes and sequential skill building. Participants will receive copies of a scope and sequence for years 1 through 2 of string improvisation exercises and ideas to continue through high school. Bring your instrument and join in with the fun!

2:30 – 3:45 pm W22: A Teacher as Phoenix Room 008

Brian Balmages, clinician Jennifer Miller, presider Sponsored by FJH Music

The challenges facing music programs have never been more real and more serious. We fight battles every day and provide landmark studies showing evidence of higher test scores, graduation rates, cognitive function, and more. Despite this, obstacles remain and place increasing stress on directors and programs. Now more than ever, it is time to rise up, in unison – and it all begins on the podium…

2:45 pm – 3:45 pm Product Showcase 15: Travel to Learn, Learn to Travel Room 216 Kaleidoscope Adventures, Company Robin Parker, Presenter

Travel to Learn, Learn to Travel is for everyone no matter if you are a first year teacher or a seasoned veteran, taking trips should be about the amazing musical experiences. Join the Kaleidoscope Adventure team and Debbie Baker, Associate Director of Bands at Hillcrest High School, Al and Brian Timmons, Band Director at Bergenfield High School, NJ as they share the do's and don'ts in trip planning; assist in decisions on where/why/what purpose to travel, and how to organize a step-by-step process for a successful trip. Kaleidoscope Adventures has assisted music departments for 20 years in the student travel business. Together they have traveled with their bands to New York City, Hawaii, San Francisco, Orlando, Atlanta and the French Riviera. Music trips are memories that will last forever!

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Product Showcase 16: Maximizing Your Time Room 216 Marching Slow Concepts, Company Randy Gilmore, Presenter 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Product Showcase 17: Sideliner Sound System and Cases Exhibit Hall D

Opti-Case, Inc./Opti-Sound Inc., Company David Phipps, Presenter Demo ease of use for set up, usage and package design. 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm RS 6: New to the PML Room 006

Todd Berridge, Craig Needham, Matthew Porter, Ann Smith, conductors Charilyn Rojas, presider Sponsored by JW Pepper Reading session for new 2015 PML additions (grades 1-4 String only)

G Grade Title Composer Arranger Publisher

4 Aspire Bob Phillips Bob Phillips Alfred Music 3 Butterflies at Night Chris Campbell Chris Campbell LudwigMasters Publications 3 Labyrinth Vance Zuehlsdorff Grand Mesa Music 4 Allegro from Sinfonia No. 7 in G Minor Johann Christian Bach Robert D. McCashin The FJH Music Company, Inc. 2 Lyric Pieces (grade 2) Edvard Grieg Robert D. McCashin The FJH Music Company, Inc. 3 Lyric Pieces (grade 3) Edvard Grieg Robert D. McCashin The FJH Music Company, Inc. 3 Dragonfly Doug Spata Doug Spata Alfred Music 2 A Festive March G.F. Handel Ronald Wilcott Grand Mesa Music 2 Forest Hills Folk Suite Bob Phillips Bob Phillips Alfred Music 3 Grand March from Aida Giuseppe Verdi Percy Hall LudwigMasters Publications 3 In Paradisum Gabriel Faure Bob Lipton The FJH Music Company, Inc. 4 Jubilant Overture Joshua Reznicow LudwigMasters Publications 1 Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song Brian Balmages Brian Balmages The FJH Music Company, Inc. 2 Madrigal (My Bonnie Lass) Thomas Morley Deborah Baker Monday Wingert-Jones 2 The Rowan Tree Traditional Steven Rosenhaus Grand Mesa Music 3 Three Movements from Lincolnshire Posy Percy Aldridge Grainger Robert Longfield LudwigMasters Publications 4 Three Movements from Lincolnshire Posy Percy Aldridge Grainger Robert Longfield LudwigMasters Publications 3 Bagatelle Ludwig van Beethoven Carrie Lane Gruselle The FJH Music Company, Inc. 3 Meadowlands Russian Folk Song David Bobrowitz LudwigMasters Publications 3 Salvation Is Created Pavel Tchesnokov Clark McAlister LudwigMasters Publications 1 Shortnin’ Bread Blues Deborah Baker Monday Wingert-Jones 2 Loch Lomond Traditional David Bobrowitz Grand Mesa Music 2 Silhouettes Alan Lee Silva Alan Lee Silva Carl Fischer Music 3 Suite for Strings Marc-Antoine Charpentier Robert D. McCashin The FJH Music Company, Inc. 3 The Ghosts of Agincourt Brendan McBrien Wingert-Jones 3 The Ides of March Sean O’Loughlin Sean O’Loughlin Carl Fischer Music 4 Sicilienne Gabrielle Fauré John O’Neill The FJH Music Company, Inc. 1 Woodland Park Robert S. Frost Robert S. Frost LudwigMasters Publications 2 Celtic Roots Traditional Irish Jigs Kenneth Baird Shawnee Press/Hal Leonard 3 March Militaire, Op. 51, No. 1 Franz Schubert Bob Cerulli Alfred Music 2 Toccata Frescobaldi John Beeman Grand Mesa Music 4 With Quiet Reflection Gary P. Gilroy Gary P. Gilroy Publications Instruments courtesy of Williamson Music Company

4:00 pm – 5:15 pm W23: Chamber Music for UIL Solo & Ensemble Contests Room 007 Priscilla Holt, clinician Theresa Strange, presider

Selecting appropriate chamber music for UIL S/E contests will save you time and your students money! A 4 year plan will be shared as well as annotated lists of appropriate chamber music will be provided and discussed. Definitely a resume builder for your students and a benefit to your orchestral program!

4:00 pm -5:15 pm W24: Essential Elements of Beginning String Room 008 Charles Laux, clinician Sam Mendez, presider

Discussion of time-tested and proven pedagogy of Essential Elements for Strings. Join this master teacher as he walks

through the first year of string playing using the music and pedagogy from Book 1, as well as the ever-growing resources from the new EE interactive website. Practical ways to incorporate the book, practice tools and technology for your classroom.

5:15 pm – 6:15 pm Product Showcase 18: Getting Started with SmartMusic: Repertoire and Practice Tools Room 216 MakeMusic, Company Leigh Kallestad, Presenter

Learn how SmartMusic can enhance your teaching and inspire your students. The SmartMusic repertoire library includes method books for band, orchestra and voice, thousands of concert titles with audio accompaniments, exercises, solo titles, and sight-reading. All have onscreen assessment and can be practiced at any tempo. Personalize instruction and communicate easily by using the SmartMusic Gradebook.

5:30 – 6:30 pm TODA General Business meeting Room 007 Please plan to attend this important meeting as we will provide updates on the current status of TODA, Executive Director’s report, and presentations of the 2014 Composition Contest Winner, Barbara Eads Memorial Scholarship recipients, nominations and election of the new TODA Member-At-Large and the 2014 Orchestra Director of the Year award. 6:30 – 8:30 pm TODA Happy Hour @ Crockett Hotel Bar 320 Bonham Street Show your Convention badge for half-priced drinks Come and join in on TODA’s 3rd “Official Unofficial” Happy Hour! 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Mozart’s Requiem Closed Rehearsal Ballroom A Jerry McCoy, Conductor For all the closet and shower singers among you, please come and join us for a first-ever Sing-In 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm Mozart’s Requiem Sing-In (families and guests welcome) Ballroom A

Jerry McCoy, Conductor

Families and guests bring your own score or purchase a score at the convention Sponsored by Maestro by Tumlare Percussion equipment provided by Majestic Mapex Percussion 7:00 – 10:00 pm Past President and Orchestra Director of the Year Reception Marriott Rivercenter By invitation only Suite 2818  

Wednesday, July 30 8:00 – 10:00 am Hospitality Open outside of Room 006 8:00 am – 12:00 pm Child Care Available (no meals available) Rooms 209, 211 12 years and younger 8:00 – 9:15 am W25: Orchestra Director’s Guide to Cello Room 006 Allison King, clinician Pat Leaverton, presider

In this hands-on interactive session, King will review fundamental cello techniques such as extensions, shifting, vibrato, and thumb position, and offer a comprehensive guide for non-cellists on when and how to introduce these techniques to students in an orchestral setting. We encourage you to bring your own cello.

8:00 – 9:15 am W26: Inspiring the Intermediate Player Room 007 Charles Laux, clinician David DeVoto, presider

See how the needs of the intermediate string players are addressed in a variety of musical and technical challenges. Incorporate and connect the book content with the EE interactive website.

9:00 am – 12:00 pm Exhibits Open

9:30 – 10:45 am RS 7: Holiday and Pops Room 006

Michael Stringer, conductor Jason Thibodeaux, presider

Title Composer Arranger Publisher Auld Lang Syne Traditional Jan Farrar-Royce Belwin Santa’s Noisy Workshop Traditional Larry Clark Carl Fischer The Wizard of Oz Arlen/Harburg Ralph Ford Belwin Holiday Canon Traditional Steven L. Rosenhaus BandT Little Shop of Horrors Ashman/Menken Michael Story Belwin Eine Kleine Bell Musik Traditional Ronald Wilcott Grand Mesa We Are Young Ruess, Bhasker, Dost, Antonoff Michael Story Belwin Gesu Bambino Pietro Yon Jason W. Krug Ludwig Masters Short Cuts 2 Michael Story Belwin English Carol Collage Traditional Brian Holmes Wingert Jones Game of Thrones Ramin Djawadi Larry Moore Hal Leonard Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Cahn/Styne Jack Bullock Belwin Downtown Abbey John Lunn Larry Moore Hal Leonard Winter Palace Paul O’Neill Bob Phillips Belwin Tonight from West Side Story Bernstein/Sondheim Robert Longfield Hal Leonard The Christmas Symphony IV. Allegro Con Brio Jeffrey S. Bishop Kjos Music from Frozen Anderson-Lopez/Lopez Robert Longfield Hal Leonard Radioactive Reynolds/McKee/Sermon/Grant/Mosser Larry Moore Hal Leonard Royals Yelich-O’Connor/Little James Kazik Hal Leonard You Really Got Me Ray Davies James Kazik Hal Leonard The Fox Hermansen/Eriksen/Boundy/Ylvisaaker/Lochstoer Larry Moore Hal Leonard A Thousand Years Hodges/Perri Larry Moore Hal Leonard Treasure Lawrence/Mars/Levine/Brown Victor Lopez Belwin Central Coach Special Calvin Custer Hal Leonard

Instruments courtesy of Williamson Music Company 9:30 am – 10:45 am W27: Fiddle Technique Room 007 Anna Macias, clinician Sandra Vandertulip, presider

This session is a presentation on how to teach, organize, and perform with a fiddle group. Topics will include rehearsal techniques, music selection and how to find and book performances. The session also includes the logistics of recording a CD and being the primary fundraising group for the Lake Travis Orchestra program. The Lake Travis Fiddlers will perform during and at the end of the session.

9:30 am – 10:30 am Product Showcase 19: Orchestra Expressions & Expressive Techniques for Orchestra: Room 008 String Pedagogy from Beginners to Graduates Tempo Press, Alfred Publishing, Company Michael Alexander, Sandra Dackow, Presenters

Come Experience the methodology behind Orchestra Expressions Books 1 & 2 and Expressive Techniques for Orchestra. Build an expressive orchestra from beginner through high school. Bring your instruments and questions to join in!

11:45 am – 2:00 pm TODA Board Meeting Marriot Riverwalk Pat Leaverton, President Bonham 12:00 – 2:00 pm TMEA/UIL Music Advisory Committee Room 212 Richard Floyd, presider