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10/08/2026

We’ve been asked to share about Ithaca College Woodwind Day coming up on Saturday, October 17!

The day is free and open to woodwind students in grades 6–12, with performances, masterclasses, workshops, and opportunities to play alongside Ithaca College faculty and students. Music educators are also very welcome and can receive 8 NYSED CTLE hours.

More information and registration can be found here:
https://www.ithaca.edu/academics/school-music-theatre-and-dance/undergraduate-music-admission/open-houses-college-fairs/ithaca-college-woodwind-day

10/01/2026

Hope your school year has gotten to some wonderful music making! We want to remind you to submit your student applications for the NYSBDA Honor Bands, due October 30th.

Registration for your students and your NYSBDA membership are on our DaCapo site here: https://nysbdamembers.org. You must be a current NYSBDA member to submit applications.

Our middle school, high school, and high school jazz honor bands will be the weekend of March 5-7. More information is on the registration page and our September Band Stand (also on DaCapo)!

08/03/2026

Experience an unforgettable evening of music featuring two outstanding artists at CSI Northeast on August 12th at 5:15!

Jason Curry, Yanagisawa Artist and celebrated saxophonist, will be at CSI Northeast for what will for sure be a dynamic performance!

From virtuosic solo playing to engaging musical collaboration, this performance promises to inspire performers and educators alike. Whether you're a trumpet player, saxophonist, or simply love great live music, you won't want to miss this special event!

For more information & registration, click here: https://events.bizzabo.com/778965

08/02/2026

Hear Yanagisawa artist Jason Curry perform at CSI Northeast, August 11-12 in Ithaca, NY!

Jason has performed everywhere from Broadway and film to The Count Basie and The Duke Ellington orchestras, and alongside artists like Aretha Franklin, Alicia Keys, and Jon Batiste.

Register for CSI Northeast today: https://events.bizzabo.com/778965/home

07/30/2026

“Unlocking Joy – The 6 Keys to Fulfillment and Wellbeing in Teaching, Music Making, and Life”

Teaching music is incredibly rewarding—but it can also be demanding and overwhelming. In this uplifting session, Dr. Matthew Arau explores six practical keys to sustaining joy, purpose, and wellbeing in your work as a music educator.

While acknowledging the real challenges teachers face, this session focuses on reconnecting with connection, passion, and personal fulfillment—helping educators stay energized and centered in their ability to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives.

Discover how small shifts in mindset and practice can help you keep the joy alive in teaching, music-making, and life.

For more information & registration, click here: https://events.bizzabo.com/778965

07/27/2026

“Do Sweat the Small Stuff: Beginning Band ‘Hacks’”

It is important to stress the small stuff in beginning band! Join Meghan Cabral, music educator in Carmel, NY, for a practical, fast-paced session focused on building strong foundations from day one.

Discover a collection of “hacks” and strategies to reinforce essential beginning band fundamentals, support efficient skill development, and connect early technique to long-term musical success. This session is designed to help teachers be intentional with every detail that shapes confident, capable young musicians.

Perfect for any educator working with beginning band students who wants to strengthen results right from the start of the year.

For more information & registration, click here: https://events.bizzabo.com/778965

07/24/2026

Join Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner for "Engaging Rehearsal Techniques for New Learners."

This session will focus on practical, student-centered strategies for working with beginning and developing musicians. Dr. Turner will share approaches for building engagement, establishing strong rehearsal habits, and creating meaningful musical experiences that set students up for long-term success.

Whether you're working with first-year players or helping newer ensembles build confidence and independence, this session will provide fresh ideas you can bring directly into your next rehearsal.

For more information & registration, click here: https://events.bizzabo.com/778965

07/20/2026

Whether you're setting up beginning trumpet students for success or helping high school players expand range, tone, and confidence, this session has something for every band director.

Join Peter Gehres, middle school band teacher in Pine Bush, NY and active performer, for a practical and experience-based clinic focused on building strong fundamentals from the ground up. Topics will include setting up beginners correctly from day one, effective audition and placement strategies, addressing common misconceptions and technical pitfalls, and “resetting” students who have plateaued. You’ll also explore strategies to help high school trumpeters develop a stronger upper register with a clear, confident sound.

Peter’s students consistently earn placements in All-State, NYSBDA, Area All-State ensembles, and collegiate music programs, reflecting his strong track record of student success both in and out of the classroom.

For more information & registration, click here: https://events.bizzabo.com/778965

07/16/2026

What are the "Red, White and True" essentials of every successful rehearsal?

Join Beth Fabrizio on August 12th at 1:30 for "The Red, White and True Things in Your Rehearsal," a practical session focused on building stronger ensembles through intentional, fundamentals-based instruction. Discover effective strategies for incorporating breathing, singing, long tones, and other proven exercises into your daily rehearsal routine to improve student engagement, efficiency, and musical achievement.

Whether you teach beginning, intermediate, or advanced ensembles, you'll leave with practical ideas for creating rehearsals that build confident, successful musicians.

For more information & registration, click here: https://events.bizzabo.com/778965

07/13/2026

How can we create more equitable opportunities for every music student?

Join Micah Sprague for "MusicWorks: Creating Equity in the Performing Arts," a session highlighting the innovative MusicWorks program developed in the Tarrytown Public Schools. Learn how this initiative has provided private lesson opportunities for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds for nearly two decades, expanding access to high-quality music education.

You'll also explore practical strategies for building community partnerships and increasing equity within your own performing arts program—ideas that can make a lasting impact on your students and community.

For more information & registration, click here: https://events.bizzabo.com/778965

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P. O. Box 1396
Camillus, NY
14580

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http://www.nysbda.org/

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