Download the final symposium schedule here.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Session #1, 10:30–11:15 a.m.
“Reprising 1987: Converging on a New Reality for Arts Education”
Jeffrey S. Kimpton, President of Interlochen Center for the Arts
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation of America
Session #2, 11:30–12 p.m.
“Recruiting with Community Colleges & High Schools”
Rob Hunter, Mesa Community College
“Incorporation of Technology in Administration & Instruction of Marching Bands”
Alexander Trevino, Old Dominion University
Session #3, 1:30–2:15 p.m.
“Designing for Tradition”
Michael J Cesario
Sponsored by Fred J Miller Inc.
Session #4, 2:30–3 p.m.
“Developing a Drumline in a Mid-Major University”
T. Adam Blackstock, Troy State University
Sponsored by Remo & Innovative Percussion
“Developing a Tenure Plan for Athletic Band Directors”
Daniel Schmidt, Northern Arizona University
“My Favorite Concert Band Selections”, Round #2
David Mills, University of Connecticut
Session #5, 3:10–3:40 p.m.
“Marching Drums: From Black and White Thinking to Technicolor and Beyond!”
Chris Hankes
Sponsored by Jupiter/Mapex Corporation
“Teaching the Essentials of Drill Writing within the Marching Band Methods Course”
Isaiah Odajima, Baylor University
Session #6, 4–4:45 p.m.
“Bringing Balance to the Force: Show Programming for the Modern University Band”
Jay Drury, West Virginia University
CBDNA Juried Presentation
Session #7, 5–5:30 p.m.
“Utilization of the Yamaha Harmony Director in the University Classroom”
Elliott Tackitt & Daniel Schmidt, Northern Arizona University
“Using iPads & Similar Technologies During Rehearsal”
Jonathan Alvis, University of South Dakota
Session #8, 5:40–6:10 p.m.
“Incorporation of World Music Instruments in the Collegiate Marching Band“
Johnny Lane, Remo Corporation
“Rewriting Pre-Game: the Joys and Successes, Taking a Risk and Staying Alive to Tell About It”
Rick Good, The University of Auburn
“Preparing and Incorporating Collegiate Auxiliary Units”
Brantley Douglas, Christopher Newport University
Session #9, 6:15–6:45 p.m.
“26 Standard Rudiments of Social Media”
Troy Wollwage, Marketing Manager, Percussion, Yamaha Corp of America
Sponsored by Yamaha Corporation
“5-Year Development Plans for Band Programs”
John Franklin, East Carolina University
Session #10, 7–7:40 p.m.
“The ASU Game-Day Experience: Utilization of Small Groups to Enhance the Game-Day Experience”, Round #2
Sam Pilafian & the ASU Dixie Devils
Sponsored by Jupiter/Mapex Corporation
Friday, June 3, 2011
Session #11, 1–1:45 p.m.
“The Gradual Tuning Guide System”
John Meehan, Kevin Ronan Blue Devils Drum & Bugle Corps
Sponsored by Conn-Selmer
Session#12, 2–2:30 p.m.
“Recruitment & Retention in your Marching Band Program”
Keith Bearden, Texas Tech University
“Efficient Utilization of your Marching Band Staff & Graduate Assistants”
James Standland, The University of Southern Mississippi
Session#13, 2:45–3:15 p.m.
“Community Bands: There is Life After College Band!”
Robert Fleming, Coastal Community Concert Band
Sponsored by Tresóna Multimedia, LLC
“Leading the Band: Moving from Good to Great”
Elva Kayne Lance, Clifton Taylor & Craig Arhus, Mississippi State University
Session #14, 3:30–4 p.m.
“Engaging Students & Fans on Multiple Levels”
Gregory Drane, Richard Bundy & Darrin Thornton, Penn State University
“Band Marketing in the 21st Century”
Gary Westbrook, Tarleton State University
Session #15, 4:15–4:45 p.m.
“Recruitment & Development of Potential Financial Donors”
Session #16, 5–5:30 p.m.
Panel Discussion: “Starting Over: How to Survive the First 1-3-5 Years at Your New School”
John M. Watkins, University of Florida
Barry Bernhardt, Florida International University
Brad Snow, the University of Missouri
James Hudson, Arizona State University
“The Future of Music Education”
Earl Hurrey, Hurrey Communications
Session #17, 6–6:40 p.m.
“Adding Choreography to the Marching Band Performance”
Matthew Bruner, Temple University
Melvin Miles, Morgan State University
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Session #18, 9–9:40 a.m.
Panel Discussion: “Utilizing Bowl Travel to Forge New Relationships and Strengthen Existing Ones”
Brian Britt, University of Oklahoma
Corey Spurlin, Auburn University
John Watkins, the University of Florida
Rob Carnochan, University of Texas
Session #19, 10–10:40 a.m.
Panel Discussion: “Programming for Effect at Halftime”
Jay Rees, University of Arizona
John Madden, Michigan State University
Panel Discussion: “Low Man on the Totem Pole? Perspectives on Being the Assistant Director”
Chip Birkner, University of Florida
Cormac Cannon, Michigan State University
Tony Marinello, Virginia Tech
Session #20, 11–11:45 a.m.
Panel Discussion: “Concerning the Future”
CBDNA Athletic Band Committee & CBDNA Music Education Committee