Fall Preview Testimonials
BOA presented the first Fall Preview Experiences Sept. 16 and 23, 2006 in Carmel, IN and Ft. Mill, SC, respectively.
What better way to describe the experience than by the participants themselves:
"We all had an INCREDIBLE experience this weekend at the Fall Preview at Fort Mill High School. From the judge's clinic
following our performance to the critique - WOW! This is the type of educational experience we expect from BOA - the nation's
leader in this type of event. We want to make sure everyone in the BOA office knows what a positive step they have taken in
the new 'preview' experience."
M. Lance Britt, Director of Bands & Ensembles
West Johnston High School, Four Oaks, NC
"The Fall Preview Experience was a great introduction to BOA events for my students. It allowed them to receive positive
feedback from a highly qualified panel of judges. My students left the event wanting to do only BOA events due to the
positive atmosphere created by the BOA officials, judges, and other participating bands. We will definitely be back to
more BOA events."
Mark Kinzer, Director of Bands
Dickson High School, Dickson, TN
"Having been involved with Bands of America since 1981 as a student helper, participating band director and event host
I found the 2006 Fall Preview Experience to be one of the most educational. The adjudicators and BOA staff made sure that
every participant had a great experience. It was also a great opportunity to have the judges provide their insight through
clinic and seminar sessions with our students and staff following the show. Bands of America is definitely leading the way
in providing educational opportunities for students, directors, staff members, and parents. I hope a BOA Fall Preview
Experience becomes part of every bands schedule. Hosting the Fall Preview Experience as well as participating was a challenge,
but I will do it again because of the dedication of the Bands of America organization to provide a quality event for bands in
America."
Martin Dickey, Director of Bands
Ft. Mill High School, Ft. Mill, SC
"The Indy Fall Preview may have been my best experience in the 28 years that I have been teaching. No rules,
no pressure, great weather, a super helpful and friendly host school (thanks Carmel), and a wonderful BOA staff
was the perfect recipe for a super day. This experience gave my students the opportunity to see that even great
band programs have early season gliches and that those students are not any different than they are.
From an educational point of view, the Sunday clinic gave my staff and me the opportunity to review our performance
with BOA's qualified judging staff and gain insights as to what works and what needs to be re-evaluated. As soon as
the Sunday clinic was over, my staff and I worked all of the way back to St. Charles and I must say that it was a
great staff meeting and was the shortest trip back from Indy I have ever made.
From an educational point of view, the preview offered me the opportunity to grow as a Band Director which transfers
over to the students. From a financial point of view, this may have been the best investment we have ever made.
From the students point of view, the "no rules - just right" approach, gave them the opportunity to perform without
pressure. This has been an incredible activity. I can assure you that the Howell North High School band program will
continue to participate in as many future Previews as possible.
Joe Stacy, Band Director
Howell North High School, St. Charles, MO
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