Summer is just around the corner, so why not plan to spend a couple days in Ithaca, NY? NYSBDA is again teaming up with the Conn Selmer Institute to offer the CSI Northeast conference on August 11th and 12th.

CSI Call for Clinicians – Due April 10th 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 11-12, 2026. If you are interested in presenting your own clinic or having your group present a performance […]

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

The New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA) is pleased to announce application procedures for participation in the annual NYSBDA Symposium in Syracuse, New York, March 7-9, 2025. If you are interested in presenting your own clinic or having your group present a performance clinic, on this topic or any other, please follow the application […]

Our conducting clinic will be led this year by our Living Legend, Dr. Frank Ticheli. If you are interested in being considered to conduct during this session, please fill out the fields below by JANUARY 15, 2024. All efforts are made to choose conductors that represent a wide range of experiences. Anyone interested is encouraged […]

The New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA) is pleased to announce application procedures for participation in the annual NYSBDA Symposium in Syracuse, New York, from March 1-3, 2024. If you are interested in presenting your own clinic or having your group present a performance clinic, on this topic or any other, please follow these application procedures:

I. Forward a letter of application by Saturday, October 7, 2023 to Jackie Kovacs at fpresidentelect@nysbda.org Or use this google form link: https://forms.gle/KpfaiLBE6nAHrvsH9

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. 

Ensemble Performance Clinic: 

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, Google Drive, etc.). These may be from any time in the last 2 school years (2021-present). 

III. Applicants should be aware of the following: 

The selection process is entirely at the discretion of the NYSBDA board. Each accepted individual or organization accepts clinic date & time, as well as length (typically 60 minutes) and format as prescribed by NYSBDA. NOTE: PERFORMING GROUPS MUST PRESENT A PERFORMANCE CLINIC AND NOT JUST A PERFORMANCE.

Each accepted applicant/organization is responsible for procuring their own transportation and meal arrangements. NYSBDA provides one night of hotel accommodation to each presenter (NOT ensembles). All presenters are expected to be members of NAfME or one of its affiliates (e.g. NYSSMA or another state organization) at the time of presentation. 

IV. Groups will be notified of acceptance by NYSBDA by October 31, 2023.

The New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA) is pleased to announce application procedures for participation in the annual NYSBDA Symposium in Syracuse, New York, from March 4-6, 2022. The theme of the 2022 Symposium is Rebuilding. If you are interested in presenting your own clinic or having your group present a performance clinic, on this topic or any other, please follow these application procedures:

Symposium 2020: March 6 – 8

The New York State Band Directors Association  is pleased to announce application procedures for participation in the 39th Annual Symposium, March 6-8, 2020 in Liverpool, New York.  If you are interested in presenting your own clinic or having your group present a performance clinic, please follow the procedure found in the document below.

Our conducting clinic will be lead this year by our Legend, Michael Haithcock. If you are interested in being considered to conduct during this session, please fill out the form below. All efforts are made to choose conductors that represent a wide range of experiences. Anyone interested is encouraged to apply.

2019 NYSBDA Symposium Conducting Clinic Application 

2019 Symposium Registration Form

2019 Symposium Hotel Reservation Form

Michael Haithcock will highlight an exciting list of clinicians, ensembles, and other sessions at Symposium 2019, March 1 – 3. You won’t want to miss this exciting event. Michael Cordaro, NYSBDA 1st VP is completing final arrangements on the program which will also feature our 2019 Honor Bands under the direction of Dr. Michael Votta, Pete Malinverni, and Dr. Karen LaVoie.  We hope you are making plans to attend this year’s terrific event.  Information about sessions and presenters will be coming soon!