Kansas Bandmasters Association

The mission of the Kansas Bandmasters Association is to Build Better Bands for Kansas by providing educational opportunities, special programs, and recognition for band musicians, students, and directors throughout Kansas.

SCHEDULE

Thursday, July 14, 2016

8:00 – 8:50 Just Another Day in Paradise (Larry Blocher)

9:00 – 9:50 Athletic Band Reading Session

10:00 – 11:30 Exhibits Open

11:00 – 11:50 Getting the Most from your Small Drumline (Brian Mason)

1:00 – 2:30 Exhibits Open

2:00 – 3:50 Teamwork Works! (Andrew Cherry)

4:00 – 5:15 State Required List Reading Session

5:30 – 7:00 Complimentary BBQ Dinner @ Senseney Music

7:30 Marching Competition Committee meeting

Friday, July 15

8:00 – 12:00 ML Band

8:15 – 9:05 Parent Clinic

9:30 – 10:20 Parent Exhibit Time

10:30 – 11:20 Parent Clinic

8:00 – 10:30 Smart Music Hands-on

8:00 – 9:15 Sibelius Hands-on

8:00 – 9:15 Pyware Hands-on

9:15 – 10:30 Finale Hands-on

9:15 – 10:30 Essential Elements Interactive Hands-on

11:30 – 1:00 First Year Teacher Luncheon

11:30 – 1:00 Phi Beta Mu Luncheon

1:00 – 4:30 ML Band Rehearsal

1:00 – 1:50 Breakout sessions (Percussion Repair, Brass Repair, Woodwind Repair)

2:00 – 2:50 Breakout sessions (Percussion Repair, Brass Repair, Woodwind Repair)

3:00 – 4:15 Young Band Reading Session

4:30 – 5:00 ML Band Concert

5:45 – 7:45 Awards Banquet

8:00 – 9:15 Free State Brass Band Concert

Saturday, July 16

8:00 – 8:50 Large Band Management (Ray Linville and Bill Thomas)

9:00 – 9:50 How We Did It (Matt Kleopfer and Panel)

9:00 – 9:50 Small Band Drill-Writing (Eric Bates)

10:00 – 10:30 District Meetings

10:30 – 11:30 General Business Meeting

11:45 – 1:00 Senseney Community Band Concert

1:30 Board Meeting

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