Carla Newsome Carla Newsome is the inaugural recipient of the Phi Beta Mu International Band Masters Fraternity, Chi Chapter Midwest Clinic Scholarship. This Scholarship will fund her registration as well as an a few extra educational items she may wish to purchase. Carla is a 4-6 Clarinet Instrumental Music Teacher at The Seymour Smith Intermediate
Chi Chapter Brother Don Carducci Mentors in Silver Creek Recently, Chi Chapter Brother Donald Carducci spent the day at the Silver Creek Schools in Western New York. He was working with his former student, Marc Bridon. Don was serving as a mentor and fulfilling our Chapter’s goal to provide highly effective professional development opportunities for
Our International Board created the Educational Outreach Project at the Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic as a means of service to directors. Articles cover areas of “Teaching Tips”, “The Profession” and “Repertoire” fitting the seasons of the teaching school year. All the articles will remain on the PBM International website as a resource for directors,
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!
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
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.
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,
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
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
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
