48th Annual Convention Schedule
March 5, 6, & 7, 2009

Thursday, March 5, 2009
10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Set-up – ESH/Westbrook Music Building
11:00 a.m. NSBA Executive Board Meeting/Lunch – Larry Rathbun, presiding – ESH Board Room
12:00 – 1:30 p.m. Nebraska Intercollegiate Band Auditions – Janet McCaskill, presiding
Flutes/Oboes – WMB 09 Saxophones – WMB 105All Clarinets, Bassoons – WMB 104
Trumpets – WMB 109 Baritones, Tubas – WMB 110Horns, Trombones – WMB 114|
Percussion – WMB 132
2:00 – 4:45 p.m.

Nebraska Intercollegiate Band Rehearsal – Dr. Erica Neidlinger, conducting – WMB 132
3:00 – 5:30 p.m. Exhibitor Setup – Barb Mock, presiding – ESH Grand Ballroom
3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Registration – Dan Sodomka, presiding – ESH Lobby
4:00 p.m. Scholarship Interviews – Bryan Regier, presiding – ESH Board Room
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Class Meetings

Class AA
Frank Ibero presiding (WMB 104		 Class A
Evan Leepresiding (WMB 105)
Class B
Mike Sindtpresiding (WMB 109		 Class C
Sandy Murphy presiding (WMB 110)
Class D
Stan Johnson presiding (WMB 130)		    


6:00 – 7:20 p.m.  Nebraska Intercollegiate Band Rehearsal – WMB 132

7:30 p.m

Opening Concert:  Heartland of America Air Force Band - KRH
8:30 – 10:30 p.m. Nebraska Intercollegiate Band Rehearsal – WMB 132           
8:30 –  9:45 p.m.

EXHIBITS OPEN – PLEASE VISIT DISPLAYS – ESH Grand Ballroom (including door prizes, finger foods, & cash bar)
9:45 p.m. Informal reception ESH – “P” street area

Friday, March 6, 2009
7:00 a.m.

NSBA Past Presidents Breakfast – Dr. James Saker, presiding – ESH “P” street area
Summer Boot-Camper “Alumni” Breakfast – Gail Carpenter-Johnson, presiding – ESH Bar & Grill

7:30 – 11:00 a.m. Registration – Dan Sodomka, presiding – ESH Lobby
8:00 a.m. – 11:45 p.m. EXHIBITS OPEN – PLEASE VISIT DISPLAYS – ESH Grand Ballroom
8:00 a.m. Clinic:  A Boatload of “Stuff” to Keep Middle School Students On Board –
Bob Jenkins – WMB 130
JenkinsThis session will provide middle school band directors with a plethora of information to aid them in building a successful band program. All aspects – from student involvement to music selection and rehearsal strategies will be discussed.
  Clinic:  The Mystery & Majesty of Arranging For Marching & Concert Band  –
Dave Young – WMB 119
YoungHave you ever wondered where to begin with the process of arranging for your marching band or concert ensembles? And how to adapt a published chart. This session will touch on what needs to be considered before, and throughout the entire process.

9:00 a.m.

Concert: Bellevue West HS Wind Ensemble– Kyle Haugen, Director – KRH   
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Nebraska Intercollegiate Band Rehearsal – WMB 132
10:00 a.m. Clinic:  Motivating Students to KICK IT IN: Developing more SELF-Motivation in our bands – Fran Kick – WMB 119
KickHow many times have we wanted our students to become more self-motivated rather than us having to manipulate them to be ready to perform? Fran will provide us and our students with different strategies that will help in making this become an everyday occurrence.

11:00 a.m.

Concert: Friend HS Concert Band– Paul Ramp, Director – KRH    

12:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Luncheon Meetings – At conclusion of meetings be sure to support our exhibitors and visit displays!
Marching Band/Concert Band Festival Meeting – Ron Hardin/R.J. Metteer, presiding – WMB 114, Elementary/Middle Level Meeting & Sharing Session – Curtis Forsch, presiding – WMB 109, College/University Directors Meeting – Dr. James Saker, presiding – Barry’s
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Registration – Dan Sodomka, presiding – ESH Lobby
1:15 - 5:00 p.m.

Nebraska Intercollegiate Band Rehearsal – WMB 132
1:00 – 5:00 p.m.

EXHIBITS OPEN – PLEASE VISIT DISPLAYS – ESH Grand Ballroom

2:00 p.m.

Concert:  Lewis & Clark MS 8th Grade Band – Byron Braasch, Director – KRH  
3:00 p.m.

Clinic:   Teaching Students  to TAKE THE LEAD: Bringing more students into the process of leading – Fran Kick – WMB 119
KickThis session will provide the instructor with different methods to use to motivate more students into becoming leaders in the band. Fran will provide directors with productive methods for teaching students how to be positive role models in band.

 

Clinic:  Assessment Tools For The Busy Band Director  – Jim Schulz – WMB 130 
Schulz

Electronic assessment tools are being used more-and-more by students and directors. This session will cover different types of assessment tools that can be used to make the assessment process more productive and enjoyable for the students, while providing the director with more plan time.  

4:00 p.m.

Concert: Millard West HS Wind Ensemble– John R. Keith, Director – KRH

5:00 p.m. Pre-Banquet Social & Banquet Seating – ESH Regents C
6:00 p.m. Awards Banquet – ESH Regents C           

8:00 p.m.

Nebraska Intercollegiate Band Concert – Dr. Erica Neidlinger, conductor – KRH
9:15 p.m.

Informal reception ESH – “P” street area
Saturday, March 7, 2009
7:30 - 8:00 a.m. Registration – Dan Sodomka, presiding – ESH Lobby
8:00 a.m. NSBA ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING – Larry Rathbun, presiding – WMB 130

Vote for the candidate of your choice following the meeting!

Gilbert

Jay Gilbert – President-Elect

Weber

Brad Weber – President-Elect

Jones

Whitney Jones – Secretary

Kuchera

Christal Kuchera – Secretary

Barber

Carolyn Barber – Concert Band Chair

Zitek

Sam Zitek – Concert Band Chair

Rohlfs

Brady Rohlfs – Awards Chair

Peabody

Jeff Peabody – Awards Chair

 
9:30 a.m.

Clinic:  Composer’s Round Table Discussion – Composers Kim Archer, Jay Gilbert, Eric Richards & Garrett Hope – Nolan Schmit, presiding – WMB 119

SchmitThis session will offer band directors the opportunity to get different ideas from four composers who have already established themselves as experts in the field. This session will give band directors the opportunity to ask questions of all panel members.

  Clinic:  Practical Rehearsal Strategies That Lead to Music-Making:  Habits for Success Dr. Mary K. Schneider – WMB 130 
This session will provide strategies and concepts to help teach your students to perform better and retain more. Information will be provide that will help the director and students with concepts such as tuning, balance, blend and phrasing.  

10:30 a.m.

Concert:  University of Nebraska-Lincoln Wind Ensemble– Dr. Carolyn A. Barber, director - KRH
11:30 p.m. Phi Beta Mu Luncheon – Dr. Brian Anderson, presiding – UNL Union
1:30 p.m. NSBA Executive Board wrap-up meeting – Jeff Mount, presiding – ESH Board Room