New York State Band Directors Association
Symposium 2004
Tentative Schedule of Events
Thursday, March 4, 2004
| 12:00 PM | Registration and Coffee (Sponsored by Hickeys Music Center ) | Foyer - Wyndham |
| 1:00-5:00 PM | NYSSMA Manual on display | Canal -Wyndham |
| 1:00 PM | Clinic/Performance: The Role of the Rhythm Section in the Jazz Ensemble, Binghamton High School Jazz Ensemble, Mr. Joel Smales, Director | Grand Ballroom - Wyndham |
| 2:00 PM | Clinic/Performance: Coaching Improvisation In The Jazz Ensemble Rehearsal Setting, Canton High School Jazz Ensemble, Mr. Timothy Savage, Director | Grand Ballroom - Wyndham |
| 3:15 PM | Clinic: Intervallic Improvisation, Mr. Walt Weiskopf, Clinician. http://www.waltweiskopf.com/ | Champlain Rm.-Wyndham |
| 4:30 PM | Clinic/Performance: The 98% Solution: The Top Ten Reasons Why (Almost) Everyone Plays an Instrument at the French Road Elementary School, French Road Elementary School Concert Bands, Mr. James Orgar and Ms. Debra Parker-Conductors | Grand Ballroom - Wyndham |
| 5:00 PM | NYSBDA Executive Board Meeting | Shelby Board Room-Wyndham |
| 8:00 PM | Concert: Kingston High School Jazz Ensemble, Mr. Bob Shaut, Director. C.W. Post/Long Island University Jazz Ensemble, Dr. Chris Culver, Director. Mr. Walt Weiskopf, Guest Artist | Grand Ballroom - Wyndham |
| 10:00 | Reception (Sponsored by Al Hemer Music Corporation) | Foyer - Wyndham |
Friday, March 5, 2004
| 7:30 AM | Registration and Coffee (Sponsored by Menchey Music Service, Inc.) | Foyer-Wyndham |
| 8 AM-5 PM | NYSSMA Manual on Display | Canal Room-Wyndham |
| 8:00 AM | Leadership Session with High School Honor Band, Mr. Ronald Sutherland - Clinician | Pioneer Room-Holiday Inn |
| 8:00 AM | Clinic: Notes on the Band and Music: A Lifetime of Discovery, Mr. Gary Green-Clinician | Champlain Room -Wyndham |
| 9:00 AM | Clinic/Performance: Chamber Music: How It Can Enrich the Lives of Your Students, Ms. Rhonda Schwartz, Mr. Kevin Rocktaschel, and Ms. Eileen Yu - Presenters | Grand Ballroom-Wyndham |
| 10:00 AM | Keynote Address: Unleashing Natural Musicality, Madeline Bruser-Clinician: Preceded by the NYSBDA General Business Meeting | Champlain Room -Wyndham |
| 11:00 AM | Concert: West Genesee High School Wind Ensemble, Mr. Andrew Perry-Conductor | Grand Ballroom-Wyndham |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch | |
| 1:00 PM | Clinic/Performance: Getting Your Elementary Band to Play Beyond its Years: A Method from Lessons to Rehearsals, Barnum Woods Elementary School Concert Band, Mr. Frank Bonasera-Conductor | Grand Ballroom-Wyndham |
| 2:00 PM | Clinic: Guiding the Advancing Clarinetist, Mr. John Flaver - Clinician | Champlain Room -Wyndham |
| 3:15 PM | Clinic/Performance: Sound Development for the Middle School Band, Mill Concert Winds, Mr. Pim Liebmann | Grand Ballroom-Wyndham |
| 4:30 PM | Panel Discussion: Instrumental Retention at the Secondary Level
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Champlain Room -Wyndham |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner | |
| 8:00 PM | Concert: University of New Hampshire Wind Symphony, Dr. Andrew Boysen - Conductor | Grand Ballroom-Wyndham |
| 9:30 PM | Reception (Sponsored by American Music) | Foyer-Wyndham |
Saturday, March 6, 2004
| 7:30 AM | Registration and Coffee (Sponsored by Kendor Music) | |
| 8:00 AM | Clinic: Half the Time They're Broken, Half the Time They Don't Work Right: Bassoon and Oboe Tips for Educators, Glen Grigel - Clinician | Champlain Room -Wyndham |
| 8:15-9:30 AM | High School Honor Band Dress Rehearsal | Grand Ballroom-Wyndham |
| 9:45-11:00AM | Middle School Honor Band Dress Rehearsal | Grand Ballroom-Wyndham |
| 9:45 AM | Clinic: Smart Music Studio in Your Classroom, Coda Music Technologies, David Hawley - Clinician | Adams Room -Wyndham |
| 10:30 AM-3 PM | Music Camps on Display | Hotel Lobby - Wyndham |
| 12:00 PM | Concert: NYSBDA Middle School Honor Band, Mr. Michael Sweeny - Conductor | Grand Ballroom-Wyndham |
| 1:30 PM | Concert: NYSBDA High School Honor Band, Mr. Gary Green - Conductor | Grand Ballroom-Wyndham |
Acknowledgements
NYSBDA would like to express its sincere appreciation to the following people and organizations for their assistance in the presentation of the 2004 Symposium:
Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Staff
Wyndham Hotel and Conference Staff
Mark Recording Services, Inc.
Menchey Music Service, Inc.
Liverpool Central Schools, Equipment
Skaneateles Central Schools, Equipment
West Genesee Central School District, Equipment
Hal Leonard Corporation, Middle School Honor Band Music
Richard DePasquale, Middle School Honor Band Chair
Timothy Savage, High School Honor Band Chair
Howard Rockwin, Event Photographer
Joseph Filio, Equipment Coordinator
George Glikos, On-Site Assistant