Past NEBDI Clinicians

2017
  • William Berz, Rutgers University (NJ)
  • Rossano Galante, Composer
  • Cynthia Johnston Turner, University of Georgia
  • Ken Clark, Timberlane High School (NH)
  • Jane Murray, Licensed Andover Educator (RI)
  • Holly Oliver, Plymouth State University (NH)
  • Mark Stickney, Plymouth State University (NH)

2016

  • Ken Clark, Timberlane High School (NH)
  • Chip DeStefano, McCracken Middle School (Il)
  • Anthony Maiello, George Mason University
  • Robert Sheldon, Alfred Music Publishing
  • John Stevenson, South Carroll High School (MD)
  • Mark Stickney, Plymouth State University (NH)
  • Dave Umstead, Hollis-Brookline High School (NH)

2015

  • Robert Ambrose, Georgia State University
  • Ken Clark, Timberlane High School (NH)
  • Timothy Gilmore, Plymouth State University
  • Matthew Marsit, Dartmouth College
  • Peter Stanley Martin, G. Schirmer, Inc.
  • Richard Saucedo, Carmel High School/Hal Leonarrd
  • Mark Stickney, Plymouth State University

2014

  • Quincy Hilliard - Composer in Residence/Professor of Music, University of Louisiana, Lafayette
  • Emily Threinen - Director of Bands, Temple University
  • John Miller - Director of Bands, American Fork High School, Utah
  • Dominick Ferrara - Professor of Music Education, Berklee College of Music
  • Matthew Marsit - Director of Bands/Dartmouth College, Clarinet Professor/Plymouth State University
  • Mark Stickney - Director of Bands, Plymouth State University
  • Ken Clark - Band Director, Timberlane High School

2013

NEBDI 2013 Brochure

2012

  • Peter L. Boonshaft, Hofstra University
  • Frank Ticheli, University of Southern California
  • Gary Barton, LaPorte TX
  • Matt Ferry, MakeMusic Inc.
  • Chris Oberholtzer, University of Southern Maine
  • Gary Corcoran, Plymouth State University
  • Kenneth Clark, Timberlane Regional HS

2011

NEBDI 2011 Brochure

2005

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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, ands-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

  • 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

  • Mallory Thompson—Northwestern University: Score Study:  The Foundation for Interpretation, Rehearsal Techniques, and Movement
  • Fleur Barnes, Simsbury, CT: Elementary Band Reading Session, Band Room 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • John Cheary, Glendale HS, Springfield, MO: Motivation & Retention in the School Band Program