NYSBDA REGION 1 WORKSHOP OCTOBER 19TH, 2023

It’s that time of year again, and we have a fabulous Region 1 workshop lined up! I hope you come out to Williamsville North High School next Month on October 19th to take advantage of the wealth of knowledge our presenters will provide. Scan the QR code and please register today!

2022 Phi Beta Mu International Commission a Hit!

Carol Brittin Chambers

Alegría — Carol Brittin Chambers The 2022 Phi Beta Mu International Commission was the grand finale at the Henry Middle School Concert at The Midwest Clinic this past December. The piece is a Grade 3.5 and is available through Aspenwood Music. Notes from the composer: The word Alegría, with varied spellings in several languages, means

Midwest Meetings – Transitions

This week your International Board of Directors met on Monday to prepare for the General Assembly meeting on Tuesday. In addition to the normal reports from those meetings, we have several important transitions to share with you.

Chapter News – Psi Chapter (KY)

Marching Arts Intensive June 15-17, 2022 by Lois Wiggins In our long-standing tradition of supporting and mentoring young Band Directors, I am excited to report our 2022 Partnership with the Conn-Selmer Institute and Marching Arts Intensive event for the summer of 2022! Conn-Selmer offered our members significant discounts for registration: $100 off in-person CSI, MAI,

Installation of New York Chapter

Chi Chapter Installment

In the short time of less than three months, an inquiry regarding how to start a Phi Beta Mu (PBM) Chapter resulted in the installation of the Chi Chapter of Phi Beta Mu in New York! Due in part to the connections made while judging and serving as a clinician across the United States, Beth

2019 recipient of Earl D. Irons Program of Distinction

The Phi Beta Mu Earl D. Irons Program of Distinction is open to all high school band programs. Director must have been at that program for at least the previous five years. Any Phi Beta Mu member may nominate one program. The initial nomination occurs in confidence with the Director unaware of the nomination, just

Phi Beta Mu Reaches Out to International Band Scene

The Phi Beta Mu Board of Directors has created an International Assistance Fund (IAF) to provide assistance to school/community bands in foreign countries. Funding is to be used for supplies or classroom equipment purchased locally in the foreign country or, for assistance in the transport, shipping, or mailing of items. Awards will not exceed $500 to any

Phi Beta Mu Awards

The International Board of Phi Beta Mu commends all members of our profession for their dedication and inspiration during the challenges of the past year. Due to the pandemic, we will make the presentation to our 2020 award winners at the 2021 Midwest Clinic

PBM Elections 2021

Congratulations to the new officers for the International Board. June Bearden (Alpha Chapter) will retain her position on the Board of Directors and Lois Wiggins (Psi Chapter) won the other open position on the board. Keith Rudolph (Gamma Chapter) will be the new Vice President/President Elect. All will begin their three-year term on January 1, 2022.

2022 Commission Project

Carol Brittin Chambers

Carol Brittin Chambers Composer, owner of Aspenwood Music The Executive Board of Phi Beta Mu is dedicated to promoting quality music for the wind band by commissioning new literature that contributes to the existing band repertoire for all grade levels as we work to build better bands.  We are pleased to announce that we have