Conn Selmer Institute North East

NYSBDA Partnership, Summer Conference

CLINICIANS AND PERFORMING ENSEMBLES APPLICATION

The New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA) is pleased to announce application procedures for participation in the Conn Selmer Institute North East in Ithaca, New York, from August 13-15, 2024. If you are interested in presenting your own clinic or having your group present a performance clinic, please follow these application procedures:

I.   Complete the following: NYSBDA Summer Conference Proposal Form

Or forward a letter of application by March 14th, 2024 to Corey Riley at nysbdavp1@nysbda.org  Please include the following information in your letter:

Individual Clinic:

1. Your name, home address, phone numbers and email.

2. Your clinic title and brief description.

3. Date and location of last clinic presentation, if applicable.

NYSBDA.

1. Your name, home address, phone numbers and email.

2. Your clinic title and brief description.

3. General information: Name of ensemble, number of players in the performing group, special honors the group has received, copies of recent programs, and any additional information you feel would be helpful in the selection process.

II.   Sample Performance requirements for Ensemble Performance Clinic: Please submit two or three representative musical selections in digital format, preferably via web links (e.g. YouTube, SoundCloud, etc.).

III.   Applicants should be aware of the following:

NOTE: PERFORMING GROUPS MUST PRESENT A PERFORMANCE CLINIC AND NOT JUST A PERFORMANCE.

IV. Applicants will be notified of acceptance by NYSBDA by April 1, 2024.

Please email questions to nysbdavp1@nysbda.org