Frank Troyka's guest appearances

Frank Troyka

Everything Band Podcast

Not Your Forte

Paula Crider

Charles Menghini

Lynne Jackson

Sean Smith

Patrick Burns

Eric Jimenez

Gary Green

Jonathan Grantham

Mark Norman

Mike Howard

Michael Hudson

Chris Gleason

Keith Ozsvath

Michael O'Connor

Andy Thompson

OwlTail

Frank Troyka was a longtime band director in Richardson, Texas and now serves as an adjunct instructor at SMU, educational consultant for Conn-Selmer, and director of education for System Blue. Topics:  Frank's background growing up in several different locations and the story of how he ended up in Texas. Meeting Eddie Green at Western Michigan and how that led to him moving to Texas to jumpstart his teaching career. Teaching in Texas and some insight into the methodology and structure of Frank's program. Lots nuts and bolts about teaching band and some philosophical discussions about teaching instrumental music.  Links:   Frank Troyka at SMU Ticheli: Sanctuary  Biography: A teacher of 35 years, he is the retired director of bands and coordinator of Fine Arts at Berkner High School in Richardson, Texas. Troyka came to Berkner in May 2006 following seven years as director of bands at Cypress Falls High School in Houston. Ensembles under his direction have been selected to perform at the Music for All National Festival; the Percussive Arts Society International Convention; and the Midwest Clinic on two occasions with the Symphonic Band at Cypress Falls in 2004 and with the Berkner Symphonic Band in 2011. Troyka is an active lecturer and clinician, presenting in Texas, the U.S. and at international destinations including Canada, the Philippines, Singapore, China and South Africa. He is a frequent presenter at faculty development workshops for public schools and universities, as well as a guest lecturer and “hands-on” instructor for both students and teachers at all levels. In 2016, Troyka assumed the role as collegiate track director at the annual Conn-Selmer Institute in Mishawaka, Ind. Troyka is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, the Texas Bandmasters Association, Phi Beta Mu International Bandmaster Fraternity, and the National Association for Music Education. He is an educational consultant with Conn-Selmer, Inc.; the director of education for System Blue, the educational arm of the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps of Concord, California; and the coordinator of the Generation Next series of presentations for The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference. He was honored as the 2002-03 Teacher of the Year at Cypress Falls High School and, while at Berkner High School, was one of 15 Texas recipients of the 2010 UIL Sponsor Excellence Award. In 2014, Troyka was honored by the Texas Bandmasters Association as a recipient of the Meritorious Achievement Award. In 2015, he was named to the International Board of Experts for the World Music Contest of Kerkrade, The Netherlands and in March of 2016, Troyka was inducted into the Bands of America Hall of Fame.   The Everything Band Podcast team includes the following contributors:  Host and Creator: Mark Connor Outreach Manager: Colin Peters Creative Director: Jake Walker 

Frank Troyka was a longtime band director in Richardson, Texas and now serves as an adjunct instructor at SMU, educational consultant for Conn-Selmer, and director of education for System Blue. Topics: <ul> <li>Frank's background growing up in several different locations and the story of how he ended up in Texas.</li> <li>Meeting Eddie Green at Western Michigan and how that led to him moving to Texas to jumpstart his teaching career.</li> <li>Teaching in Texas and some insight into the methodology and structure of Frank's program.</li> <li>Lots nuts and bolts about teaching band and some philosophical discussions about teaching instrumental music.</li> </ul> Links: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.smu.edu/Meadows/AreasOfStudy/Music/Faculty/TroykaFrank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Frank Troyka at SMU</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag5HkuojW_g" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ticheli: Sanctuary</a></li> </ul> Biography: A teacher of 35 years, he is the retired director of bands and coordinator of Fine Arts at Berkner High School in Richardson, Texas. Troyka came to Berkner in May 2006 following seven years as director of bands at Cypress Falls High School in Houston. Ensembles under his direction have been selected to perform at the Music for All National Festival; the Percussive Arts Society International Convention; and the Midwest Clinic on two occasions with the Symphonic Band at Cypress Falls in 2004 and with the Berkner Symphonic Band in 2011. Troyka is an active lecturer and clinician, presenting in Texas, the U.S. and at international destinations including Canada, the Philippines, Singapore, China and South Africa. He is a frequent presenter at faculty development workshops for public schools and universities, as well as a guest lecturer and “hands-on” instructor for both students and teachers at all levels. In 2016, Troyka assumed the role as collegiate track director at the annual Conn-Selmer Institute in Mishawaka, Ind. Troyka is a member of the Texas Music Educators Association, the Texas Bandmasters Association, Phi Beta Mu International Bandmaster Fraternity, and the National Association for Music Education. He is an educational consultant with Conn-Selmer, Inc.; the director of education for System Blue, the educational arm of the Blue Devils Drum and Bugle Corps of Concord, California; and the coordinator of the Generation Next series of presentations for The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference. He was honored as the 2002-03 Teacher of the Year at Cypress Falls High School and, while at Berkner High School, was one of 15 Texas recipients of the 2010 UIL Sponsor Excellence Award. In 2014, Troyka was honored by the Texas Bandmasters Association as a recipient of the Meritorious Achievement Award. In 2015, he was named to the International Board of Experts for the World Music Contest of Kerkrade, The Netherlands and in March of 2016, Troyka was inducted into the <a href="http://www.musicforall.org/bios/frank-troyka" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Bands of America Hall of Fame</a>. The Everything Band Podcast team includes the following contributors: <ul> <li>Host and Creator: Mark Connor</li> <li>Outreach Manager: Colin Peters</li> <li>Creative Director: Jake Walker</li> </ul>

Episode 183 - Frank Troyka

Join the hosts of Not Your Forte as we kick off our new series dedicated to teaching you everything you need to know about finding employment in music education! This week the focus is on everything you need to check-off before even applying! Resumes, Cover Letters, Portfolios, and more will be covered! Joining us will be 2019 Texas Bandmaster of the year and Conn-Selmer Educational Consultant, Frank Troyka, to provide anecdotes on their experiences and advice on how to make yourself a hirable candidate before you even apply.Support the show

Join the hosts of Not Your Forte as we kick off our new series dedicated to teaching you everything you need to know about finding employment in music education! This week the focus is on everything you need to check-off before even applying! Resumes, Cover Letters, Portfolios, and more will be covered! Joining us will be 2019 Texas Bandmaster of the year and Conn-Selmer Educational Consultant, Frank Troyka, to provide anecdotes on their experiences and advice on how to make yourself a hirable candidate before you even apply. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/notyourfortepodcast" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Before You Apply... with Frank Troyka