CSI Call for Clinicians – Due April 10th The New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA) is pleased to announce application procedures for participation in the Conn Selmer Institute North East in Ithaca, New York, from August 11-12, 2026. If you are interested in presenting your own clinic or having your group present a performance […]
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Symposium Call for Clinicians – Due November 14th
The New York State Band Directors Association (NYSBDA) is pleased to announce application procedures for participation in the annual NYSBDA Symposium in Syracuse, New York, March 6-8, 2026. If you are interested in presenting your own clinic or having your group present a performance clinic, on this topic or any other, please follow these application […]
September 2025 Band Stand
Highlights include:
Region 1 Workshop – October 16th, 2025
June 2025 Bandstand
NYSBDA Elementary Honor Band Festival
We are excited to share that there will be a NYSBDA Elementary Honor Band Festival added to our 2025 CSI Northeast event! The NYSBDA Elementary Honor Band Festival is a one-day event taking place at the CSI Northeast Conference at Ithaca College on Wednesday, August 13, 2025. Selected 4th and 5th grade students from across […]
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Welcome to the new OFFICIAL Facebook page for the New York State Band Director's Association (NYSBDA)
There’s still time to apply your elementary students to the NYSBDA Honor Band this June! Deadline is April 15th! Use the link for more details!![]()
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Summer Conference 2026 Call for Clinicians - April 10th Deadline mailchi.mp/nysbda.org/summer-conference-2024-annoucement-10344035
Summer Conference 2026 Call for Clinicians - mailchi.mp/nysbda.org/summer-conference-2024-annoucement-10343564
Congratulations to Alessandra Shellard for being presented the NYSBDA New Teacher Award at the Symposium this year!
Saturday evening of the Symposium featured the Camillus Community Concert Band under the direction of Andy Perry. It is a group comprised of alumni of the West Genesee band program, and a reflection of their community centered around the arts. ![]()
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Holly McCoy also awarded Jennifer Reynolds Greene with the Outstanding Retired Band Director award. Congratulations, so well deserved!