NEBDI 2011 Highlights

New England Band Director’s Institute – July 7, 8, and 9.

The 2011 New England Band Directors Institute was held at Plymouth State University.
 
You can attend NEBDI for as little as $60! Graduate credits (1, 2, or 3) are also available. The complete information and forms can be downloaded by Clicking Here.
 
Enrollment will be limited to 160 participants, so registration forms must be received by July 1. We want to be certain that we are able to accommodate everyone comfortably and that we will have enough handbooks and materials for everyone. You may still register for graduate credit during NEBDI. However, we need to have the NEBDI registration form by the deadline.

Some of our featured clinicians in 2011 were:

  • Kevin Sedatole (Michigan State University),
  • Robert Duke (University of Texas),
  • Composer James Barnes* (University of Kansas)
  • Jeff King (Duncanville High School, TX).

Presentations and sessions included:

  • “Getting Your Students to Practice” (Jeff King, Duncanville High School TX),
  • “Beautiful” (Robert Duke, University of Texas),
  • “Building Listening Skills in the Rehearsal” (Jeff King, Duncanville High School TX),
  • “New Concepts in Linear Improvisation” (Rik Pfenninger, Plymouth State University),
  • “Habits of Musicianship” (Robert Duke, University of Texas) 
  • “Concert Band (Gr. 3 - 5) Reading Session” (Gary Corcoran, Plymouth State University),
  • “Elementary Band (Gr. 1 - 2) Reading Session” (Gary Corcoran, Plymouth State University),
  • “Expressive Gestures: Exploring the Laban Technique” (Kevin Sedatole, Michigan State University),
  • “Quality Repertoire: What Is It and How Do We Get It?” (Kevin Sedatole, Michigan State University),
  • “The Music of James Barnes” (James Barnes, University of Kansas),
  • "Jazz Band Reading Session" (Ken Clark, Timberlane Regional HS),
  • “Rehearsal Techniques for Today” (Kevin Sedatole, Michigan State University).

We hope you can join us! Click Here for event information (PDF) on last year's NEBDI sessions.

NEBDI: Looking Back…

2005 Clinicians

 Steve Peterson, Ithaca College

  •  Expressive Conducting: The Journey from the Score to the Audience
  •  Empowering Students in the Band Rehearsal

Larry Blocher, Wichita State University

  • Everything is the Same Until It’s Not
  • Teaching for Moments That Matter
  • It Takes a Lot of Energy to Do Things You Don’t Feel Like Doing

Robert Sheldon, Alfred Music Publishing

  • Elementary Band (Gr. 1-2) Reading Session
  • The Music of Robert Sheldon

Garwood Whaley, Meredith Music

  • Solving Problems with Rhythm in the Instrumental Ensemble
  • The Band Rehearsal: Teaching More Than Notes

George Murphy, Foxboro MA Public Schools

  • The Jazz Ensemble...Get in the Groove!

Valerie Smith, Plymouth State University

  • Including Students with Disabilities

Gary Corcoran, Plymouth State University

  • Gr. 3-5 Concert Band Reading Session

Kenneth Clark, Timberlane Reg. HS

  • Jazz Band Reading Session

2004 Clinicians

Jack Stamp, Indiana University of Pennsylvania

  • The Key to a Successful and Aesthetic Performance
  • The Composer’s Perspective on Interpretation

Robert W. Smith, Warner Bros. Music

  • The Music of Robert W. Smith

Susan Smith, Warner Brothers Music; Linda Gammon, Robinson Middle School, VA

  • Recruit, Retain, and Routinize
  • From the First Band Class to a First Class Band

Gary Barton, LaPorte, Texas

  • I’m An Excited Beginner Every Year!
  • Elementary Band Reading Session (Gr. 1-2)
  • Elementary & Middle School Issues

Carl Benevides, Souhegan High School

  • Recording Your Band

Leigh Kallestad, MakeMusic!, Inc.

  • SmartMusic Studio for Winds, Voice and Strings
  • Meaningful Assessment for Beginning Band Students

Roger Maxwell, Windsor Heights, IA

  • Improving Your Band’s Reading in 7 Weeks

Gary Corcoran, Plymouth State University; Robert W. Smith,Warner Bros.

  • Yesterday & Tomorrow” Concert Band Reading Session (Gr. 3-5)

Kenneth Clark, Timberlane Reg. HS

  • Jazz Band Reading Session

2003 Clinicians

Anthony Maiello, George Mason University

  • Creating Passion from the Podium
  • Bringing the Score to the Head!
  • Being More Efficient on the Podium

Frank Ticheli, Univ. of Southern California

  • The Music of Frank Ticheli

Sandy Feldstein, Carl Fischer Music Co.

  • The Yamaha Advantage
  • Elementary Band Reading Session

Laurie Lafferty, University of Akron

  • Teaching Through Performance or Performance Through Teaching?

Randy Hogancamp, Univ. of Northern Iowa

  • Hands-On Concert Percussion
  • Hands-On World Percussion

Scott Grant, Plymouth State University

  • Hands-On Basic Jazz Improv

Andy Soucy, Londonderry High School

  • Travel & Safety Issues

Gary Corcoran

  • “Yesterday & Tomorrow” Concert Band Reading Session
  •  FORUM: Classroom Management

Kenneth Clark, Timberlane Reg. HS

  • Jazz Band Reading Session

2002 Clinicians

Michael Haithcock—University of Michigan

  • Creative Conducting
  • The Theory of Big Rocks

Thomas Duffy—Yale University

  • BandQuest: Redefining the Boundaries of Middle School Band Technique
  • Meet the Composer

John Culvahouse—University of Georgia

  • Young Band Literature & Performance Practices
  • “Yesterday & Tomorrow”—Concert Band Reading Session

Tony Pietricola—Charlotte (VT) Central School

  • The Vermont Music Performance Benchmarking Project

Kenda Corcoran—Plymouth State College

  • Hands-On Oboe

Jonathan Ranney—Ellis Music Co.

  • Emergency Instrument Repair

Maria Courtney—Manchester Memorial High School

  • The Band Director as Choral Director

Ken Clark, Timberlane Middle School

  • Jazz Band Reading Session

Gary Corcoran—Plymouth State College

  • “Yesterday & Tomorrow”—Concert Band Reading Session

David Tromba—Dover Middle School

  • FORUM— Assessment in Instrumental Music

Jim DePalo—Keene Middle School

  • From Mayhem to Music—Middle School Band
  • Elementary Band Reading Session

2001 Clinicians

Mallory Thompson—Northwestern University

  • Score Study:  The Foundation for Interpretation, Rehearsal Techniques, and Movement

Fleur Barnes, Simsbury, CT

  • Elementary Band Reading Session
  • Bandroom Volleyball: A Middle School Perspective

Malcolm W. Rowell, Jr., UMASS-Amherst

  • Listening to the Musician Within You

T. Clark Saunders, Hartt School of Music

  • The Use of Rubrics and Checklists for Ensemble and Solo Adjudication

James Froseth, U. Michigan

  • Listen! Listen! Listen!
  • Entry Level Improvisation & Composition

Valerie Watts, Univ. of Oklahoma

  • Hands-On Flute

Keith Johnson, Univ. of North Texas

  • Hands-On Trumpet

Elisabeth Bryant, UMASS-Amherst

  • Feeling Phrases Through Movement

Gary Corcoran, Plymouth State College

  • Directors Forum—My Best Ideas
  • “Yesterday & Tomorrow”—Concert Band Reading Session

Ken Clark, Timberlane Middle School

  • Jazz Band Reading Session

2000 Clinicians

Bruce Pearson

  • Recruiting: The Ongoing Process
  • Achieving a Standard of Excellence Performance
  • The Band Rehearsal: Where It All Begins
  • Jazz Ensemble Method
  • Elementary Band Reading Session

Mike Fischer, Baylor University

  • Hands-On Tuba/Euphonium

Glen D’Eon, Fall Mountain Reg. HS

  • Hands-On Percussion

Tony DiBartolomeo, Timberlane Regional High School

  • Jazz Band Reading Session

H. Robert Reynolds, University of Michigan

  • The Conductor’s Art: What I Believe
  • Getting It Together

Timothy Mahr, St. Olaf College

  • From Commission and Concept to Completed Composition:
  • “The View from the Mountaintop”

Andrew Boysen, Jr., University of New Hampshire

  • New Music - No Fear!

Gary Corcoran/Timothy Mahr

  • “Yesterday & Tomorrow” Concert Band Reading Session

1999 Clinicians

James Chesebrough, Lin-Wood High School

  • Modern Classics for Young Band

Dr. Gary Corcoran, Plymouth State College

  • Hands-On Trumpet—”The Doctor is In!”
  • Concert Band Reading Session

Tony DiBartolomeo, Timberlane High School

  • Jazz Band Reading Session

Curvin Farnham, University of Maine

  • Setting Directions for Elementary Band

Gary Hill, Arizona State University

  • Conducting—A Genuine Expression of Musicianship
  • Telling Isn’t Teaching

Dr. Rik Pfenninger, Plymouth State College

  • Hands-On Jazz Improvisation

Dr. Deborah Sheldon, University of Illinois

  • Managing Rehearsal Time
  • Voluntary National Standards

Robert Sheldon, East Peoria High School, IL

  • The Band Experience—A Lesson in Life
  • Voluntary National Standards

Thom Untersee, Plymouth Regional High School

  • Directors’ Forum: So, What’s Your Problem?

1998 Clinicians

Dr. Gary Corcoran, Plymouth State College

  • The Addition System for Teaching Rhythm
  • Concert Band Reading Session

Edward Lisk, Oswego, NY

  • Alternative Rehearsal Techniques
  • Intangibles of Musical Performance

Kenneth Clark, Timberlane Middle School

  • Hands-On Percussion II

Denise Lacaillade, Parkside Jr. High School

  • Grading in Band: Elem./Middle School

Dan O’Donnell, Nashua High School

  • Grading in Band: High School

Dr. Allan McMurray, University of Colorado

  • The Expressive Conductor’s Approach to Interpretation
  • Being the Music

Jim Curnow, Curnow Music Press

  • Efficient Rehearsal Techniques
  • Elements of Musicianship
  • Concert Band Reading Session

Dr. Jonathan Santore, Plymouth State College

  • The Band Director as Theory Teacher

Tony DiBartolomeo, Timberlane High School

  • Jazz Band Reading Session
  • Concert Band Reading Session

1997 Clinicians

David Tromba, Dover Junior High School

  • Putting the National Standards to Work

Ginger Culpepper, Plymouth State College

  • Hands-On Horn

Janet Polk, University of New Hampshire

  • Hands-On Bassoon

Tom Toner, University of Vermont

  • Hands-On Percussion

Craig Kirchhoff, University of Minnesota

  • Score Preparation
  • Rehearsal Techniques

Tony DiBartolomeo, Timberlane High School

  • Essentials of a Quality Program
  • Jazz Band Reading Session

Dan O’Donnell, Nashua High School

  • Band Boosters Forum

Robert W. Smith, Troy State University

  • 21st Century Technology in the Beginning Band
  • Concert Band Reading Session

Anne McGinty, Queenwood Publications

  • Music, Feelings and Kids
  • Concert Band Reading Session

1996 Clinicians

Larry Rachleff, Rice University

  • Musical Interpretation
  • Rehearsal Techniques

Marguerite Wilder, Woodward Academy

  • Do You Hear What I Hear? Do You See What I See?
  • Teaching Through Rain, Sleet, Snow, and 7th Grade Fire Drills
  • Concert Band Reading Session

John O’Reilly, Alfred Publishing Company

  • Elementary Band Materials
  • Concert Band Reading Session

John Beyrent, Gilford High School

  • Block Scheduling Forum

Kenda Corcoran, Plymouth State College

  • Hands-On Oboe

Doug Nelson, Keene State College

  • Hands-On Low Brass

John McLellan, Belmont, MA

  • Motivation and Retention

James Swearingen, Capital University

  • The Conductor/Teacher
  • Concert Band Reading Session

Tony DiBartolomeo, Timberlane High School

  • Jazz Band Reading Session

1995 Clinicians

Steve Guptill, Eastern Musical Supply

  • Recruitment & Retention

John McLellan, Belmont, MA

  • Recruitment & Retention

Tony DiBartolomeo, Timberlane High School

  • Essentials of a Quality Program
  • Jazz Band Reading Session

Randy Hogencamp, University of Northern Iowa

  • Percussion for the Non-Percussionist

Tom O’Halloran, Concord-Carlisle Schools (MA)

  • Working with Middle School Bands

Mike Moniz, School house Music Services

  • Computer Applications for the Band Director

Joe Bettincourt, Eastern Musical Supply

  • Instrument Repair Techniques

Dr. Rik Pfenninger, Plymouth State College

  • Basics of Teaching Jazz Improvisation

Kenneth Clark, Timberlane Middle School

  • Getting Started with Jazz Ensemble

Stanley Hettinger, University of New Hampshire

  • Small Ensembles in Your Band Program

Dr. Quincy Hilliard, University of Southwestern Louisiana

  • Building Good Tone and Technique
  • Concert Band Reading Session

Tony DiBartolomeo, Timberlane High School

  • Jazz Band Reading Session

1994 Clinicians

Russ Poehlman, Manchester Public Schools

  • The Band Director: An Administrator’s Eye View

David Bresnahan, Manchester Central High School

  • Empowering Your Band

John Beyrent, Gilford Middle High School

  • Promoting Musical Growth Through Small Ensembles

Susan Hatfield, Portland Public Schools

  • Jump Right In

Tony DiBartolomeo, Timberlane High School

  • Grading in Band: Directors’ Forum

Ed Huckeby, Northwest Oklahoma State University

  • Preventing “Burnout”
  • Scoring for Young Bands
  • Concert Band Reading Session

1993 Clinicians

Dr. Gary Corcoran, Plymouth State College

  • The Addition System for Teaching Rhythm

Michele Boulanger, Dover High School

  • Starting an Elementary Jazz Band

Dr. Bruce Pearson, Kjos Publications

  • Growing Up Complete
  • Achieving a Standard of Excellence with Your Band
  • Developing Musicality Through Band Literature
  • Brainstorming/Action Plan

Joanne Houston, Spaulding High School

  • Student Leadership & Discipline

Joe Bettincourt, Eastern Musical Supply

  • Woodwind Repairs for the Band Director

1992 Clinician

John Cheary, Glendale HS, Springfield, MO

  • Motivation & Retention in the School Band Progra

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