Welcome! We are thrilled to join the Texas Bandmasters Association (TBA), the Texas Choral Directors Association (TCDA) and the Texas Orchestra Directors Association (TODA) in presenting their 2020 virtual conventions. Combined, these three organizations have served music educators in Texas for 195 years!

Texas’ approximately 5.5 million K-12 students are lucky to have access to music programs led by dedicated band, choral and orchestra directors like you. Thank you!

Yamaha is an active advocate for music education. We want to empower music educators and help them strengthen their programs in any way we can. Join the Yamaha Educator newsletter for access to  advocacy, professional development, instruments, resources, partnerships in education and more.

Click on the links below to go to:

• Professional Development Resources
• TBA Product Showcases
• TCDA Product Showcases
• TODA Product Showcases   

 

Professional Development Resources

In this video, advocating for your music program takes center stage. The video features Chris Manners, Yamaha District Manager for the Texas Region's  School Service Division, and Dr. Dave Gerhart, Yamaha Assistant Segment Marketing Manager of Education. They refer to Dave's article, "Bring Administrators Plans, Not Problems" on the Yamaha Educator Suite blog site.      

Through the Yamaha Educator Suite blog site and SupportED magazine, Yamaha reaches thousands of educators with professional development tips, advice and resources. Here is a sampling of our top professional development articles:

• The ABCs of Classroom Management
• Funding Resource Roundup
• Resources for Online Teaching
• Tips to Manage Workload and Find Work-Life Balance
• Avoid Burnout
• Find a Mentor
• Navigating Moral and Legal Obligations
• Make a Plan: 8 Ways to Maximize Rehearsal Time
• The Yamaha Master Educator Program: Learn from Distinguished Teachers 

  

TBA Product Showcases

The Bari Saxophone: The Bari Your Ensemble Needs

 

The Silent Brass: Practice Anytime, Anywhere

 

Harmony Director (HD200): The All-In-One Rehearsal Tool

New Yamaha Concert Chimes 

 

New Yamaha Vibraphone 

 

EAD10 Acoustic Drumset Mic

  

  

TCDA Product Showcases

 Harmony Director (HD200): The All-In-One Rehearsal Tool

 

Dorico YouTube Channel

 

Yamaha Audioversity: Music Education and Live Streaming Can Sound Good!

 

Soundiron Olympus Choir Micro (New Features in Dorico 3)

  

  

TODA Product Showcases

Silent Bass (SLB300): Electric Upright Bass Reinvented

 

YVN Model 3 Violin: The Most Innovative Student Violin