Chi Chapter Mentor Program Begins On A High Note!

Chi Chapter has been opening up their Mentor opportunities in New York State with visits to Durand Eastman Intermediate schools and Greece Central School District and their yearly Music Education Professional Development. 

Shawn Halquist, Nancy Russo and Gary Stith have been our fabulous presenters for these events, supporting students and staff in their efforts and development of musical skills.

Thanks to Nancy Russo and her committee, these will be ongoing events in New York State for all interested music educators and Administrators. 

CHI Chapter member Andrea Runfola welcomes recently inducted member John Maguda to lead and challenge her students in rehearsal

New York Chi Chapter Present and Accounted for at the 77th Midwest Clinic Breakfast

Michael Conte – Marni Conte – Mary Kay Ortolano – Rich Riederer

New York Chi Chapter Inducts New Members Followed by Annual Meeting

Initiates: Helen Ihasz, Nancy Russo, Craig Poissant, Louise Schwarz, Gary Stith, Linda Carter, Richard Goss

CHI CHAPTER MEMBERS SPEND SUMMER WITH AMA IN EUROPE AS FOUR MEMBERS ARE NAMED HEAD CHAPERONES FOR THE FUTURE

This past summer, Chi Chapter members Matthew Cool, Marni Conte, Rich Riederer, Christine Riederer, and Mary Kay Ortolano traveled with the AMA Liberty, Freedom, and Gold tours. They served as music ambassadors for our great country, traveling with over 600 students while performing throughout Europe. In 2024, Michael and Marni Conte will begin their helm as Head Chaperones for the AMA Liberty Tour and Chris and Rich Riederer will lead the AMA Empire Tour. Way to go folks. Thank you for taking on this rewarding challenge and representing our great United States!

NYSBDA REGION 1 WORKSHOP ON 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!

PHI BETA MU BREAKFAST AT MIDWEST

Our president, Beth Fabrizio, Andrea Runfola, and Matt Cool enjoyed their first Phi Beta Mu breakfast at the Midwest Clinic in December. We are looking forward to more involvement over the next year.