Texas Tech University

Texas Tech at TMEA 2016

Please join us at the Texas Music Educators Association 2016 Convention in San Antonio, Texas, February 10 - 13. We have an extremely strong group of faculty and students presenting and performing at this year's convention. Make sure to stop by the Texas Tech booth in the exhibit hall throughout the convention as well. 

*Download .pdf schedule here 

Thursday, February 11

  • 8:30 - 9:45 AM / Lila Cockrell Theater
    • TMEA First General Session
      • Speaker, Larry Livingston
      • Presider: Keith Dye, TMEA President

Concert: Texas Tech Trumpet Choir

11:00 -11:30 /CC West Registration Music Showcase
Director: Andrew Stetson 

  • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM/ CC 214 CD
    • Symphonic Folk: World Music in the Orchestra Hall
      • Clinician: Christopher Smith
      • Demonstration Group: TTU Elegant Savages Orchestra
  • 2:30 -3:30 PM/ CC 302 BC
    • The China Experience: Teaching as a Vehicle for Cultural Engagement
      • Clinicians: Janice Killian, John Wayman, Jing Liu, Adrian Barnes, Melody Gamblin Bullock, Shawna Laity, Vallie Owens
  • 3:45-5:15 PM / CC Park View
  • 6:00 – 8:00 PM / Cactus Flower Café – Marriott Riverwalk
    • Consortium for Research in Music Education
      • Host: Janice Killian
  • 6:30 – 7:30 PM/ CC Stars at Night Ballroom East
    • Teaching Technique & Expression Through the Marimba Ensemble
      • Clinicians: Alan Shinn, Lisa Rogers
  • 8:00 – 10:00 PM/ Lila Cockrell Theater
    • President's Concert: Canadian Brass
      • Presider: Keith Dye

Friday, February 12

  • 8:30 – 9:45 AM/Lila Cockrell Theater
    • TMEA Second General Session
      • Speaker, Tod Machover
      • Presider: Keith Dye
  • 10:00 – 11:00 AM/ CC 224
    • Q&A with Tod Machover
      • Clinician: Tod Machover
      • Presider: Keith Dye
  • 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM/ CC 302 BC
    • Teaching Non-Music Majors: Meeting Students Where They Are
      • Clinicians: Renee Wilson, Kelly Poche-Rodriguez
  • 1:00 – 2:00 PM/ CC 224
    • Legislative Update
      • Clinician: Robert Floyd
      • Presider: Keith Dye
  • 1:00 – 2:00 PM/ CC 302 BC
    • Enhancing Applied College Teaching
      • Clinician: Andrew Stetson
  • 2:30 – 3:30 PM/ CC 214 AB
    • Who's Driving This Bus? The Learner-Centered String Class
      • Clinician: Blair Williams
  • 2:30 – 3:30 PM/ CC 302 BC
    • The Neuroscience of Skill Learning
      • Clinicians: Robert Duke, Amy Simmons, Sarah Allan, Carla Cash
  • 6:30 – 7:30 PM/ CC 214 AB
    • Care and Feeding of the Double Bass: Proper Setup & Repair
      • Clinician: Mark Morton

Concert: Texas Tech University Choir

6:30 – 7:20 PM / Lila Cockrell Theater
Conductor: Richard Bjella

Texas Tech University College Reunion

9:30 – 11:30 PM /Marriott Riverwalk- Salon AB

Saturday, February 13

TexASTA Phyllis Young 2015 Studio Teacher of the Year Award

8:00 AM/ CC 224
Recipient, John H. Gilbert
  • 8:00 – 9:00 AM/ CC 302 BC
    • Effective Approaches in Group Piano Teaching
      • Moderator: Carla Cash
  • 8:00 – 9:00 AM/ Grand Hyatt Texas Ballroom
    • Kodaly Pedagogy in the Choral Rehearsal
      • Clinician: Susan Brumfield
  • 11:00 AM – Noon/ CC 225
    • Chamber Music 101: Fostering the Self-Dependent Chamber Ensemble
      • Clinicians: James Barger, Ben Still, Andrew Reinhart, Ben Donnell

Research at Texas Tech - TMEA 2016 Research Poster Session

Thursday / 3:45 – 5:15 PM / CC PARK VIEW
*Note: Poster numbers have been added to facilitate finding poster of like topics

Choral

1.Cohen, N. S. & Vicki Baker, Texas Woman's University
Perception of Applied Voice Teachers Regarding Differentiated Instruction for Music Education and Music Therapy Majors

4. Kelley Poche-Rodriguez, Texas Woman's University
Interrater Reliability of Texas All-Region Choir Audition Adjudicators: The Effects of Training and Judging Experience

6. John Wayman, Allen, Collier, Liburb , McIntire, Redmond, Rosemand, & Stennett, UT/Arlington
The Male Vocalist: Analysis of Secondary Choral Directors' Responses to Recruiting and Empowering Male Singers

7. John Wayman, UT/Arlington
Student Perspective: Advice for the Adolescent Male Changing Voice

Inclusion

14. Jaclyn Paul, Texas Tech University
Music Programs Within Schools for the Deaf: Developing a Grounded Theory for Inclusion 

Instrumental

16. Adrian Barnes, Texas Tech University
The Effects of Collegiate Marching Band and Mariachi Community Performances on Access of Higher Education by Marginalized Populations

24. Blair Williams, The Ohio State University & Texas Tech University
Profile of Rural String/Orchestra Programs and Critical Factors for Successfully Establishing New Rural String/Orchestra Programs: A Pilot Study 

Assessment in Music Programs

29. Jacqueline Henninger, Texas Tech University
The Nature of Expertise in East African Ensemble Rehearsals: A Comparative Analysis of Common Elements Observed in East African Ensemble Rehearsals Taught by Accomplished Individuals

41. Renee Wilson, Texas Tech University
How Strong Is Our Bridge? A Survey of Vertical Alignment Issues in Music Education 

Teacher Education

44. Janice Killian & Branco Sekalegga, Texas Tech University
Effect of Learning a Melody via Oral or Notated Means on Improvised Accompaniment Quality 

45. Sheri Neill, Texas Christian University
Comparison of Pre-service Teachers Immediate Self-evaluation and Subsequent Video Review of Teaching Episodes

47. Vallie Owens, Texas Tech University
The Effect of Mode of Instruction on Collegiate Level American Folk Song Experiences