2013 Schedule

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Thursday, July 11

8:00 – 8:50

Registration/Get Acquainted Coffee

 

8:50 – 10:00

Why have band? Is there a place for us and can we justify what we do in today’s educational, political and economic environment?

Dennis Fisher, University of North Texas

 

10:30 – 11:45

A Conversation with John Mackey

John Mackey

 

11:45 – 1:00
Lunch/Music Exhibits/NHBDA Informal Luncheon/Business Meeting

 

1:15 – 2:45

Session A: Repertoire As Curriculum

Dennis Fisher, University of North Texas

 

Session B: Current Trends in Music Technology

Rik Pfenninger, Plymouth State University

 

Session C: Teaching Brass to Young Students

Jonathan Fowler, West Chester University

 

 3:15 – 4:45

Session A: Effective Score Preparation for More Informed Rehearsals

Dennis Fisher, University of North Texas

 

Session B: Current Trends in Music Technology

Rik Pfenninger, Plymouth State University

 

Session C: Teaching Brass to Young Students

Jonathan Fowler, West Chester University

 

6:30 – 8:45

Concert Band (Gr. 3 – 5) Reading Session

Mark Stickney, Plymouth State University

 

Friday, July 12

 

8:00 – 9:00

Coffee/Exhibits

 

9:00 – 10:15

Elementary Band (Gr. 1 – 2) Reading Session

Dennis Fisher, University  of North Texas

 

10:45 -11:45

Bringing Passion to the Podium

Ann Porter, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music

 

11:45 – 1:00

Lunch

 

1:15 – 2:15

Selecting Music with Quality in Mind

Ann Porter, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music

 

2:45 – 5:00

The Music of John Mackey

John Mackey

 

5:30 – 6:45

NEBDI Dinner––Guest Speakers: Dennis Fisher and Ann Porter

 

7:00 – 9:00

Session A: Jazz Band Reading Session

Kenneth Clark, Timberlane Regional HS

 

Session B: Elementary/Middle School Forum

 

Session C: HIGH SCHOOL FORUM

 

9:15

Directors’ Get Together—Boiler Room Lounge at the Common Man Inn

 

Saturday, July 13

 

8:00 – 8:50

Coffee

 

9:00 – 12:00

Rehearsal Lab

Ann Porter, University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music

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