Parent Boosters Community

Each month Dr. David Vandewalker and TJ Waicul go live with the timely advice and insights you rely on. Parent Boosters Community monthly chats will resume in September. Enjoy replays of past sessions in the Parent Booster Community archives.

Conn Selmer Institute 2023

Replays Now Available

We're delighted to announce that recordings of the awe-inspiring sessions from Conn Selmer Institute 2023 are now available for you to view at your own pace, at home or in your classroom. This is your chance to gain valuable insights and rejuvenate your teaching strategies. With access to dozens of sessions led by our world-class faculty, reading band sessions, exciting concerts, and an inspiring keynote session, each session was carefully crafted to empower you with actionable strategies to transform your band or orchestra room. You can now purchase the replay access for just $79 and access is available until September 15th. Replays are accessed through our custom event app where you can also engage with other attendees, faculty, and our sponsors.

Parent Boosters Community

Support community for Parent Booster Organizations lead by Dr. David Vandewalker and TJ Waicul.

Continue the Conversation!

Join in the conversation and learn from others just like you - amazing parent booster volunteers!

Need More Guidance?

The Strategic Boosters Academy is designed to guide your booster program from surviving to thriving! Dr. Vandewalker has made his Six-Step System: Strategic Boosters available online for your entire booster program.

Executive Director of the Parent Boosters Community

Dr. David Vandewalker

Conn-Selmer clinician, Dr. David W. Vandewalker, is a distinguished conductor, pedagogue, arts administrator, author, booster club consultant, and instructional coach/mentor with a passion for the next generation of leader-educators. He serves on the NBA Board of Directors, Sudler Flag Selection Committee, and is a member of the American Bandmasters Association.