Bandstand S2E1: Backstand is Back!

Summary Bandstand Season 2 kicks off with conversations with the regional presidents of ETSBOA, MTSBOA, and WTSBOA, as well as the president of Tennessee Bandmasters Association. They discuss the responsibilities and goals of their associations, including revising the music list, expanding professional development opportunities, and creating a stronger network of support for young teachers. They also highlight the importance of deadlines and encourage participation in events like solo and ensemble and All-State. The episode concludes with a reminder to stay connected and share ideas to build a stronger band community in Tennessee. Keywords Bandstand, Season 2, regional presidents, ETSBOA, MTSBOA, WTSBOA, Tennessee Bandmasters Association, responsibilities, goals, music list, professional development, support, deadlines, solo and ensemble, All-State, band community Takeaways The regional presidents of ETSBOA, MTSBOA, and WTSBOA, along with the president of Tennessee Bandmasters Association, discuss the responsibilities and goals of their associations. They highlight the importance of revising the music list and expanding professional development opportunities for teachers. They emphasize the need for a stronger network of support for young teachers and the importance of deadlines for events like solo and ensemble and All-State. The episode concludes with a reminder to stay connected and share ideas to build a stronger band community in Tennessee.   Sound Bites "We'll have special features about folks who are doing exceptional work and we'll continue to hold to our mission to build a stronger, more unified band community in Tennessee by fostering meaningful conversations about the past, present, and future of school bands in our state." "If anything happens out of my term as TBA president, if that actually comes to fruition and we get those lists revised and not if we get it to happen, but when it happens, like that'll be something that I've really good about have had some part in getting that ball rolling." "It's exciting, but at the same time, humbling and a little bit challenging. Unlike East and if I'm correct, West, Middle Tennessee, we meet almost monthly during the school year."