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A Brief History of the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA)
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The Texas Music Educators Association was originally founded in 1920 under the name “Texas Bandmasters Association” by bandmaster James E. King. King, along with seven other Texas bandmasters, formed TMEA to focus first on administering municipal band contests and later, under the name “Texas Band Teachers Association,” on instruction. The name would change twice more with the inclusion of orchestra directors and choral instructors before becoming the Texas Music Educators Association in 1938. War Limitations In 1942, the association adopted a new constitution that would place three administrators on each region contest committee, along with three music educators representing band,...
Challenge Coins 101
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Your Many Options for Award Medals
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Patch Borders: Laser Cut vs. Merrow
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Types of Custom Patches
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Types of Custom Patches Whether you’re looking for patches to decorate military uniforms, sports jerseys, or club jackets, you’ll want to make sure you find the right type of patch material and backing for the job. Here are several pros and cons for a variety of different custom patches. Plastic Backed Patches Most regular, embroidered, or dye-sublimated patches have plastic backing in order to give the patch rigidity and help keep its shape over time. The plastic is thin enough that the patch is still malleable and it can be sewn onto the fabric of your choice. Pros Plastic backed...