The December 2006 edition of The Bandmasters' Review is now available OnLine!! In addition to the Featured Articles, there are messages "From The Board", including

• Cody Myers, 2006-2007 President Elect
• Gary Robbins, 2006-2007 Vice President
• Brian Merrill, 2006-2007 Treasurer

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Featured Articles

• A Message from IAJE - Texas Unit
  by Ronnie Rios

• Spend Time on Fundamentals For a Better Musical Result
  by Rob Toups

  No high school group in any classification is ever perfect. However, working on fundamentals everyday will result in a better overall marching presentation, start to finish.

• Hints for Directors and Judges to Make the Region Secretary Smile
  by Billy Harrell, Region 12 Executive Secretary

  ...there are many ways that you as a director or judge can help the Region Secretary be more efficient in doing his/her job as well as make your contest go smoother and stay on time.

• Why Community College?
  by Dr. Brian Harris

  Most community colleges offer some type of scholarship or financial assistance for students who participate in a major ensemble. Some require students to audition for a scholarship, while others award it automatically upon registration. In most cases, students do not need to declare themselves a music major in order to receive the funds.

• So You Want to Tune Your Flutes?
  by Randy Vaughn

  Students can use portable tuners, but they must learn to hear the correct pitch and not depend on the tuners too much.

• TBA and Small Schools
  by Jim Jones

  When the Association of Texas Small School Bands came into existence sixteen years ago, the Texas Bandmasters Association was there to help. As the years went by, this collaboration grew into a lasting and successful relationship.

• The Two-Phase Breath
  by Randy Adams

  Understanding and developing an efficient "Two Phase Breath," learning to keep the air column large and free all the way up, and keeping the body balanced and free of excess tension can work together to enhance a warm, resonant tone production, improve note accuracy, increase endurance and maintain good intonation.