Session 1: "If You Starve the Musicians, They Will Eat the Conductor"

Presenter: Dr. Joel Ratner
Friday, December 3, 2010, 8:30 a.m: Convention Center Riverside Court

This session will help you recognize your leadership style on the podium and in the music classroom.

Dr. Ratner has served as President, President-Elect and Executive Secretary-Treasurer of SCMEA over the last several years. He is currently the District Coordinator of Music for the Brentwood Public Schools. Previous to his administrative role, Joel's many years of teaching included working with students in grades 1-12 in band, orchestra, choir and general music classes. While remaining active as a trumpeter and composer/arranger, he greatly enjoys his role as Dad to Leslie and Eric and husband to his violist wife, Jody.

Session 2: "The Developing Band: Responsible Repertoire Choices"

Presenters: Dr. Mark Fonder and a small repertory band of music education students from Ithaca College.
Saturday, December 4, 2010, 10:15 a.m: Rochester Plaza Ballroom

This clinic will be a presentation of newer and time-tested staples of concert band literature for the developing musician.

NYSBDA Executive Board Meeting

Friday, December 3, 2010, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m: Radisson Hotel, Keating Room