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Time:

Thursday
December, 17, 2026
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location:

W185

Clinician(s)

Tim Lautzenheiser

Tim Lautzenheiser

Paula Crider

Paula Crider

A Conversation with Dr. Tim

Clinic Synopsis:

Interviewed by Paula Crider, “A CONVERSATION WITH…" is an annual favorite on The Midwest Clinic schedule. Each December, a revered member of our band/orchestra community sits center stage and treats the audience to a one-of-a-kind personalized sharing. This year's spotlight of acknowledgement is focused on Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser.

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. 

Paula Crider - Biographical Information

Paula A. Crider, Professor Emerita, The University of Texas, is an internationally recognized guest conductor, lecturer, clinician and adjudicator. She has enjoyed engagements in 49 states and 9 foreign countries. A Past President of the National Band Association and The American Bandmasters Association she is Senior Educational Consultant for Conn-Selmer,Inc., and serves on the Board of Directors for the Midwest Clinic. Honors include: The Distinguished Service to Music Award, two “Eyes of Texas” Awards for distinguished teaching, Phi Beta Mu International Hall of Fame, the Sudler Legion of Merit, Texas Bandmaster of the Year, WBDI Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Midwest Medal of Honor. 

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