NYSBDA PRESIDENT’S NEWSLETTER

May 8, 2024

Dear NYSBDA members,

It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Symposium in March! If you enjoyed that event, then you are going to love what we are working on for this summer. NYSBDA is proud to partner with Ithaca College and Conn Selmer to present the Conn Selmer Institute Northeast. This will happen at Ithaca College on August 13-15, 2024. We have worked with our partners to create an experience that builds upon the best elements of the former NYSSMA Summer Conference in a stunningly beautiful location with nationally recognized names in our field. Some of the highlights will include:

We will provide professional development certification for every attendee. And this event is bigger than NYSBDA: it is a regional conference, so invite your New York friends who are not (yet) NYSBDA members, and your friends from out of state as well! The more, the merrier. Registration is $129 for educators and administrators, and $35 for college students. Look for more information to come in next month’s Band Stand. In the meantime, I’ve appended a flyer here – you’ll recognize Dr. Tim in the foreground, with (among others) our 2024 Symposium Keynote, Dr. Matthew Arau, in the background! You can also look for event information at https://csi.connselmer.com/csi/northeast, or register now at https://registration.socio.events/e/northeastcsi.

I look forward to seeing you there. I will be at every moment of the conference, with plans to stick around for a long weekend afterwards to enjoy all Finger Lakes has to offer with my family!

Best wishes for the rest of the school year, and THANK YOU for all you do for our students!

Andy Pease

President

New York State Band Directors Association

nysbdapresident@nysbda.org

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Ithaca College, Ithaca, NY | August 13 – 15, 2024

Since NYSSMA announced the hiatus of the New York State Summer Music Conference NYSBDA has been hard at work teaming up with ASTA, Ithaca College, and Conn Selmer to develop an amazing professional development opportunity that combines everything you love about the New York State Summer Conferences of the past (camaraderie, reading ensembles, and director ensembles) with a beautiful setting, an incredible gathering of clinicians, and the full support of the Conn Selmer Institute and Ithaca College.

Join us for an inspiring journey of professional development at CSI Northeast – a unique collaboration between Conn Selmer Institute, Ithaca College Bands and the New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA). This transformative event will take place on the picturesque campus of Ithaca College from August 13th to 15th, spanning two and a half enriching days. Empower, educate, and elevate your craft as a music educator, administrator, or college student at this immersive event and foster meaningful connections within the music education community. While we are thrilled to partner with NYSBDA, attendees do not need to be a member of that organization in order to participate in CSI Northeast. All music educators, administrators, and college students are invited to attend CSI Northeast – an event that promises to be like no other.

Be inspired by the wisdom and enthusiasm of Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser, whose keynote address will leave you with a renewed sense of purpose and an unwavering commitment to your students and your craft. Step into the spotlight as you participate in the director’s band, under the expert baton of Dr. Paula Crider and create unforgettable musical memories. Soak in the knowledge offered by an experienced faculty and world-class Conn Selmer Educational Clinicians. Our Conn Selmer clinicians are shown below, and more will be added as they are confirmed. Beyond the classroom, we believe in fostering a sense of community and camaraderie. Join us for evening excursions that promise to be a delightful blend of networking, relaxation, and pure fun. Forge connections that will last a lifetime. Don’t miss out on this exceptional professional development event. Secure your spot today and embark on a journey of growth and inspiration. Join us and experience the magic of CSI Northeast!

Clinician Application Procedure:

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 February 23, 2024 to Corey Riley at
nysbdavp1@nysbda.org Please include the following information in your letter:
Individual Clinic:

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 […]

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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.

Featuring:

• Summer Conference Wrap-Up
• 2023 Honor Band Information and Application
• Membership Form

• Summer Conference Wrap-Up
• 2022 Honor Band Information and Application
• Membership Form