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Time:

Wednesday
December, 16, 2026
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Thursday
December, 17, 2026
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Friday
December, 18, 2026
03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Location:

W182

Clinician(s)

David Vandewalker

David Vandewalker

Tim Lautzenheiser

Tim Lautzenheiser

Music Parent Session

Clinic Synopsis:

Parents play a critical role in not only a music program’s success but also in that of the profession. Spend a few minutes with the incomparable “Dr. Tim” as he says ‘Thank You’ to all parents for their incredible dedication to their children and music education. Additionally, some special guests will stop by to share information about how to secure college scholarships in music (even non-majors!), parents’ roles in music programs, and much more. Open to any music parent attending the conference.

David Vandewalker - Biographical Information

Dr. David W. Vandewalker has served as the Coordinator of Performing Arts for the Fulton County Schools in Atlanta and band director at Georgia State University and Harrison High School (GA). Bands under his instruction have performed in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Bands of America Regional Championships, BOA Grand National Finals and at the Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference. Dr. Vandewalker currently is the executive director for the Servant Leadership Association for Music. Dr. Vandewalker is a recipient of the Sudler Flag of Honor, ten-NBA Citation of Excellence Awards, three National Wind Band Honors Awards, and is an elected member of the American Bandmasters Association. David and Pamela reside in Marietta, GA where she serves over 800 children in music each week.

Tim Lautzenheiser - Biographical Information

Tim Lautzenheiser is a trusted friend to anyone interested in working with young people in developing a desire for excellence. His career involves ten years of band directing at Northern Michigan University, the University of Missouri, and New Mexico State University. 1981, he created Attitude Concepts for Today, an organization designed to manage the many requests for workshops, seminars, and convention speaking engagements focusing on the area of positive attitude and effective leadership training. 

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