Session Proposals

Brian A. Britt has served communities and universities in Oklahoma and Texas as a band director and fine arts administrator for 40 years. Currently, Mr. Britt is the Associate Dean of Research for the Weitzenhoffer Family of Fine Arts, Director of Athletic Bands, and holds the Gene Braught Chair in Music at The University of Oklahoma. Mr. Britt is the Director of “The Pride of Oklahoma Marching Band” and conducts the OU Symphony Band. He and his wife Alicia also serve as Faculty in Residence in Headington Hall on campus.

Under Mr. Britt’s leadership, The “Pride of Oklahoma” Marching Band has appeared in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City and has twice appeared in the Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, CA. The “Pride” has appeared at 24 post-season bowl or playoff games under his direction, with 9 of these appearances occurring in conjunction with BCS National Championship games or the College Football Playoff.

Mr. Britt is active nationally as a guest conductor, clinician, adjudicator, lecturer, and consultant. He has presented sessions and served on panel discussions at state conventions for OMEA, TMEA, OBA, TBA, the CBDNA National Convention, and the CBDNA National Athletic Band Symposium. As a conductor, he maintains an active schedule conducting All-Region and All-State bands throughout the southwestern United States.

Mr. Britt was named a member of the Oklahoma Bandmasters Hall of Fame in 2023 and in 2026 was awarded the University of Oklahoma Regents' Award for Superior Professional and University Service and Public Outreac.

During this presentation, participants will:
1. Examine the relationship between artistic outcomes and technical development
2. Explore rehearsal-planning principles that scale to all ensemble levels
3. Identify transferable skills embedded in repertoire preparation
4. Return to their schools with practical and effective rehearsal frameworks

• Band - Middle School
• Band - Secondary