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CBDNA Athletic Band Symposium
Colorado State University – 2015
Wednesday, May 27
Complimentary Shuttle Service from Denver International Airport will run from 8am – 10pm
8:00pm
Reception and Welcome (2 hours)
University House on Remington
Light appetizers and beverages generously co-sponsored by Fruhauf Uniforms and
Yamaha Corporation
Thursday, May 28
Complimentary Shuttle Service from Denver International Airport will run from 8am – 3pm
8:15am
Shuttles available from Hilton to UCA
8:30am
Registration opens
Griffin Concert Hall Lobby at the University Center for the Arts
9:30am
Griffin Concert Hall
Opening remarks – Rebecca Phillips and Richard Frey (10 minutes)
9:40am
Griffin Concert Hall
Music for the “Second Band” (40 minutes)
Moderator: Richard Frey, Colorado State University
Panel: Barry Houser, University of Illinois
Isaiah Odajima, Baylor University
Matt Roeder, University of Colorado
9:45am
Last shuttle from Hilton to UCA
10:20am
Coffee Break
Coffee and pastries generously sponsored by Tresóna Multimedia and DrumsWest
10:35am
Breakout Sessions (30 minutes)
Instrumental Rehearsal Hall
1. Articulations: The Lost Art – How to Teach Various Stylistic Articulations for Uniformity
Gary Smith, University of Illinois, emeritus
Organ Recital Hall
2. Conquering the Great Divide: Managing DCI Talents and Techniques in the Marching Band
Program
Steven Smyth & Christian Carichner, Iowa State University
(Thursday continued)
11:05am
Break
11:15am
Breakout Sessions (45 minutes)
Griffin Concert Hall
1. The FBS Championship Process and What We Learned
Moderator: Corey Spurlin, Auburn University
Panel: Christopher Hoch, The Ohio State University
David Plack, Florida State University
Kenneth Ozzello and Randall Coleman, University of Alabama
Erik Wiltshire, University of Oregon
Instrumental Rehearsal Hall
2. From Silver Point to Rocky Top: The Life and Career of WJ Julian, Director of Bands, University
of Tennessee, Knoxville (1961-1993)
John Martin, Grand Valley State University
12:00pm
Lunch – on your own
Shuttles will run to the Hilton at 12pm, and return to the UCA from 2:00-2:30pm.
2:30pm
Breakout Sessions (40 minutes)
Organ Recital Hall
1. Sponsor Highlight: New Opportunities for Utilizing YouTube and wearethehits.com
Mark Greenburg, Tresóna Multimedia
Instrumental Rehearsal Hall
2. Sponsor Highlight: ExEd: The Essential Non-musical Skillset
Tyson Wooters, Speaker/Consultant/Educator
3:10pm
Coffee Break
Coffee and cookies generously sponsored by Tresóna Multimedia and DrumsWest
3:20pm
Breakout Sessions (40 minutes)
Griffin Concert Hall
1. Sponsor Highlight: Pageantry in Your Program!
Michael Cesario, Fred J Miller Inc.
Organ Recital Hall
2. They’re Not Just Here for Band: Utilizing Professional Skills of Non-Music Majors
Matt Brunner, Temple University
John Franklin, Kent State University
Instrumental Rehearsal Hall
3. Strategies for the Cold-Weather Marching Band
Nathan Stark, Montana State University
4:00pm
Break
Registration closes for the day
4:10pm
Instrumental Rehearsal Hall
Building Your Brass Line: Tips & tricks for improving your marching band brass section (50 minutes)
Scott Atchison, University of Kentucky
Jayme Taylor, University of South Carolina
Featuring the Fossil Ridge HS Brass Section, Dan Berard, Director of Bands
5:00pm
End of sessions - Shuttles to Hilton Hotel available
6:50pm
Shuttles available from Hilton to Mayor of Old Town
(Thursday continued)
7:00pm
Dinner and HALFTIME! at “The Mayor of Old Town”
Free dinner and drinks are included with conference registration
Generously sponsored by the Yamaha Corporation and Stanbury Uniforms
10:00pm
Last shuttle departs the Mayor for the Hilton
Friday, May 29
All golfers should bring their clubs to the UCA - we will depart directly from the morning sessions. Plan to leave your
clubs in the back of the Instrumental Rehearsal Hall.
Estes Park tour will depart directly from the UCA. The temperature is typically 10-15 degrees cooler in the park, so
we encourage you to bring a light jacket.
7:15am
Shuttles from Hilton to UCA begin
7:30am
Registration opens
Griffin Concert Hall lobby at the University Center for the Arts
8:00am
Breakout Sessions (50 minutes)
Instrumental Rehearsal Hall
1. Fighting for the Soul of College Football: An Interview with John U. Bacon
Tony Marinello, University of Texas – Austin
Organ Recital Hall
2. Successful Ideas and the Cooperative Spirit that Builds a Positive (and Productive) Relationship
With Your Athletic Department
Jay Drury, West Virginia University
8:15am
Last shuttle from Hilton to UCA
8:50am
Break
9:00am
Griffin Concert Hall
Philanthropy and Community Service (50 minutes)
Moderator: Dave McKee, Virginia Tech
Special Presentation: Ashley Collier, Be the Match Campaign
a. Mark Spede, Clemson University
b. Jay Watkins, University of Florida
9:50am
Coffee Break
Coffee and pastries generously sponsored by Tresóna Multimedia and DrumsWest
10:00am
Breakout Sessions (50 minutes)
Instrumental Rehearsal Hall
1. Program Profiles
Moderator: John Madden, Michigan State University
a. Kansas State University – Frank Tracz & Don Linn
b. University of California - Davis – Olin Hannun
Griffin Concert Hall
2. Travel Tips for Today’s Athletic Bands
David Plack, Florida State University
Jay Watkins, University of Florida
Dave McKee, Virginia Tech
11:00am
Depart for afternoon social events
Shuttle available from UCA to Hilton for those not attending social events
Registration closes for the conference
Schedule of Social Events
Golf Schedule:
11:00am
Load clubs into vans (or private vehicles)
11:15am
Depart from UCA in vans
11:45am
Arrive at Highland Meadows Golf, check-in
12:00pm
Lunch provided
Lunch is generously sponsored by Jolesch Photography
12:45pm
Shotgun start
5:30pm
End of round, turn in scorecard at clubhouse, return to vans
6:00pm
Arrive at Hilton hotel
Estes Park Tour Schedule:
11:00am
Depart UCA on bus
12:00pm
Lunch in Estes Park
1:00pm
Optional – return to bus, tour Rocky Mountain National Park
This trip will take you to elevations near 12,000 ft. At that elevation, some people may
begin feeling the effects of high altitude. Those who don’t wish to tour the park will have the
time to explore the charming downtown Estes Park corridor.
3:00pm
Depart Rocky Mountain National Park
3:45pm
Load all passengers from Estes Park
4:00pm
Depart Estes Park
5:15pm
Arrive at Hilton Hotel
Banquet Schedule:
6:30pm
Shuttle to banquet begins (last pick up at 7:15pm)
Pick up in front of the Hilton-Fort Collins
6:45pm
Social Hour at Lory Student Center
Drinks generously sponsored by Demoulin, Smith-Walbridge Band Products,
and Music Festivals and Tours
7:30pm
Symposium Banquet
Menu: Buffalo prime rib with au jus
Leg of lamb with mint demi-glace
Colorado rainbow trout in a lemon butter sauce
Sides, dessert, and drinks included
Keynote speaker: Melyssa Mead, Creative Director,
New Belgium Brewing Company
9:00pm
Shuttles return to Hilton
Saturday, May 30
8:00am
Shuttles begin from Hilton to UCA
8:30am
Griffin Concert Hall
Student Leadership in Higher Education Organizations: Learning to Model Ethical Behaviors and
Manage Discipline Among Peers (30 minutes)
Brian Gibbs, Sam Houston State University
9:00am
Break
9:10am
Instrumental Rehearsal Hall
Inappropriate Behaviors: Proactive Strategies for Positive Change (40 minutes)
Patrick Dunnigan, Florida State University
9:50am
Coffee Break
Coffee and pastries generously sponsored by Tresóna Multimedia
10:00am
Griffin Concert Hall
Hazing Prevention: Issues in Today’s Collegiate Athletic Bands (50 minutes)
Moderator: Tony Falcone, University of Nebraska
Panel: Christine Beason, National President, Kappa Kappa Psi
Malinda Matney, Immediate Past National President, Kappa Kappa Psi
10:50am
Break
11:00am
Instrumental Rehearsal Hall
Social Culture: Change Is Inevitable (50 minutes)
John Madden, Michigan State University
11:50am
Break
12:00pm
Instrumental Rehearsal Hall
CBDNA Athletic Band Committee Report & Closing Remarks
12:15pm
End of symposium
Shuttles to Hilton will run, but will be limited as we begin transporting to DIA
Complimentary shuttles to Denver International Airport will run on an “as-needed” basis, ending at 8pm.
All shuttles will leave from the UCA.
The 2016 CBDNA Athletic Band Symposium is scheduled for May 26-28, 2016,
and will be hosted at the University of Minnesota.