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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