NYSBDA Symposium

Symposium 2026: March 6 - 8

The New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA) Symposium will be located in Syracuse, New York, from March 6-8, 2026. We will be hosting the Symposium at the Carrier Circle Double Tree again this year.

Call for Clinicians - Application Link

Registration Information (Coming Soon)

NYSBDA is happy to announce that the registration for our 2025 Symposium is now open. We are moving registrations online this year. You can find the registration online form on our Da Capo site: NYSBDAMembers.org.

Instructions:

  1. Visit NYSBDAMembers.org
  2. Login to your account (or create a new account)
  3. Ensure you are an active member, if not process your membership payment
  4. Navigate to “Register for Events” 
  5. Select March 6, 2026: NYSBDA 2026 Symposium
  6. Complete the online form

Payment

Members may pay for registration using a credit card or purchase order. Members will need to pay for membership and registration separately and both invoices can be generated by Da Capo if you are paying with a purchase order. 

Lodging (Coming Soon)

Links can be found on the event registration page for Doubletree and Embassy Suites rooming blocks. They are:

Doubletree Housing Link

Embassy Suites Housing Link

*Collegiate Registration is Free of Charge*

Conducting Clinic Application (TBA)

2026 NYSBDA Symposium Information (Coming Soon) 

2025 Symposium Event Information (Last Year)
2025 Symposium People (Last Year)
    • Rodney Winther (2025 NYSBDA Legend)
    • Zachary Arenz
    • Amy Hoxie
    • Michael Struzik
    • Dan Shaut
    • Allyson Keyser
    • Syracuse Youth Wind Ensemble
    • Erin Althen
    • Greg Borsz
    • Emma Gierszal
    • Kris Gilbert
    • Miles DeCastro
    • Binghamton University Harpur Jazz Ensmble
    • Greg Evans
    • Southern Tier Concert Band
    • Robin Linaberry
    • Barry Peters
    • Erin Cole Steele (Middle School Honors Band)
    • Seve Wilson (Honors Jazz Ensemble)
    • James Dragovich (HS Honors Concert Band)
    • Andy Kittleson
2025 Honor Band Rehearsal Schedules (Last Year)
2025 Honor Band Program (Last Year)

Looking for information on past Symposiums?  Visit our Symposium Archives under in our Membership Section of the website!