Welcome Message

Welcome to the web site of the New York State Band Directors Association. This site is undergoing a complete re-design with extensive revisions and updates. Some of the links are not yet functional. We hope you will be patient as we implement the changes.

New Commission Project

NYSBDA is pleased to announce the commissioning of renowned composer Timothy Broege to compose a Level III-IV work that will be premiered at the 2009 NYSBDA Symposium. Click here to view/download information and an application about having your school become a part of this exciting consortium project.

Band Literature Reading Session

NYSBDA, in partnership with Menchey Music Service, presents:
A Band Literature Reading Session
Wednesday, April 2, 2008 - 4:30 to 9:30 PM
The Tilles Center, Long Island University, C.W. Post Campus

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NYSSMC 2008

The New York State Summer Music Conference (NYSSMC) will take place August 10 - 12, 2008 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Albany, NY. Third VP, Anna Fernald is coordinating a great lineup of clinicians and sessions with our co-sponsor, NY IAJE. Make your plans now to attend. For more information including session descriptions and bios, click on the Summer Conference link in the menu at the left.

Symposium 2007 Slideshow

Click to view pictures from Symposium 2007, photos courtesy of Howard Rockwin.