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Dr. William P. Foster Project

The College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA), Music for All (MFA), and National Band Association (NBA) are dedicated to the attainment of a high level of excellence for bands at all levels of instruction. These organizations have joined forces to create this collaborative initiative to support bands in underserved communities.

Priorities of the Dr. William P. Foster Project:

Award

The Dr. William P. Foster Project “Award of Excellence” recognizes quality programs serving historically disadvantaged student populations. High schools are recognized in odd years and middle schools are recognized on even years. This exciting initiative honors select educators, and their band programs, which are challenging students and reaching a high level of excellence.
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Mentorship

The Music Education Alliance has developed a network of peer consultants committed to connecting with individual teachers leading band programs in underserved schools and communities to support their efforts in ensuring excellence in musical opportunities for all students.
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Best Practices

The Music Education Alliance has assembled a growing collection of articles, videos, and links for band directors to access for help and support of their students and schools. Continue to check back as new contributions are added to our library .
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Midwest Clinic Diversity Reception

Dr. William P. Foster Project Advisory Board

Tom Bracy

Tom Bracy

Director of Urban Education and Educational Support Programming – Conn-Selmer
Patricia Brumbaugh

Patricia Brumbaugh

Conductor - Northwestern Michigan College Concert Band
Shelby Chipman

Shelby Chipman

Associate Professor of Music - Florida A&M University
Richard Crain

Richard Crain

President – The Midwest Clinic
Damien Crutcher

Damien Crutcher

Co-Founder and Executive Director - Crescendo Detroit, Band Director
Don Jaramillo

Don Jaramillo

Principal - Etiwanda HS (Rancho Cucamonga, CA), Former Band Director
Nola Jones

Nola Jones

Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts - Metro Nashville Public Schools
Matthew McInturf

Matthew McInturf

Professor of Music, Director of Bands and Director of the Center for Music Education – Sam Houston State University – Midwest Clinic Title One Administrator
Chris Pineda

Chris Pineda

Director of Bands - Liberty Junior High School (Richardson, TX) - Midwest Clinic Presenter and Performer
Ronnie Rios

Ronnie Rios

Director of Music Education and Band Director - Harlingen Public Schools (Harlingen, TX)
Donald P. Roberts

Donald P. Roberts

Instrumental Music Coordinator – DeKalb County School System –Executive Band Consultant - 20th Century Fox (Drumline film)
James O. Seda

James O. Seda

Director of Bands - Southwest Dekalb High School
Todd Stoll

Todd Stoll

Vice President for Education - Jazz at the Lincoln Center
Daniel Trahey

Daniel Trahey

Artistic Director – OrchKids (Baltimore Symphony Orchestra) – Tuned-In Coordinator - Archipelago Project (Tuba)
Kelvin Washington

Kelvin Washington

Associate Director of University Bands - Howard University
Julian White

Julian White

Director of Bands Emeritus - Florida A&M University
Lisa Williams

Lisa Williams

Principal - Barber Middle School (Acworth, GA) (retired)

Dr. William P. Foster Project Division Chairs

Walter Harley

Walter Harley

Eastern Division - Director of Bands and Orchestra – Oxon Hill High School (Oxon Hill, MD) – Midwest Clinic Presenter
Tarik Rowland

Tarik Rowland

Southern Division - Director of Bands – Tri-Cities High School (East Point, GA)
James Karas

James Karas

North Central Division - Instrumental Music Teacher – Lefler Middle School (Lincoln, NE) - Midwest Clinic Presenter
Chris Pineda

Chris Pineda

Southwestern Division - Director of Bands - Liberty Junior High School (Richardson, TX) - Midwest Clinic Presenter and Performer
Nick Gonzales

Nick Gonzales

Western Division - Director of Instrumental Music, West Lake Stem Junior High (Salt Lake City, Utah), Midwest Clinic Presenter
Russ Newbury

Russ Newbury

Northwestern Division - Director of Bands, Hanford High School (Richland, WA)

Dr. William P. Foster Project Administration

Scott Casagrande

Scott Casagrande

NBA Past-President
John Hersey HS, IL
Director of Bands
Armand V. Hall

Armand V. Hall

Executive and Artistic Director
ROCmusic Collaborative
Eastman School of Music
Tiffany Hitz

Tiffany Hitz

Director of Bands, Music Department Chair, and Lead Mentor - Rachel Carson Middle School (Fairfax County, VA)
Mary K. Schneider

Mary K. Schneider

CBDNA Representative
Eastern Michigan University
Director of Bands
James Stephens

James Stephens

Music for All Representative
Music for All
Director of Advocacy and Educational Resources

Dr. William P. Foster

To learn more about Dr. William P. Foster or to contribute to the Dr. William P. and Mary Ann Foster Foundation, visit:
Dr. William P. and Mary Ann Foster Foundation
National Band Association Virtual Hall-of-Fame
Additional news about Dr. Foster and Florida A & M University Bands:
FAMU’s Marching 100 Getting Smithsonian Treatment
100th Birthday Celebration of William P. Foster, Ed.D.
FAMU Celebrates 100th Birthday of Marching 100 Founder
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