Eicher guided the ensemble into the 21 st century. Following in the traditions established by his predecessors, Mr. In 1996, William Eicher became the ensemble’s fourth conductor. In 1990, the combined Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Chorus (Robert Vehar-conductor) were invited to perform at International Festivals in Graz, and Salzburg, Austria. Ried- conductor) performed at International Festivals in Aberdeen, Scotland and London, England in 1976. The combined Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band (Michael J.
Sutherland's 25 year tenure as conductor of the Wind Ensemble the following conductors and composers graced the Clarence High School stage: The Free Design, Urbie Green, Donald Hunsburger, Vaclav Nelhybel, Karel Husa, Siguard Rascher, The Rascher Quartet, Allen Vizzutti, Frank Erickson, The Dallas Brass (Rhythm and Brass), William C Willett, Joseph Wincenc, Donald Schleicher, and Carl St. Sutherland took over the Wind Ensemble in September of 1971 after a two year period where Gary L. Under his direction, the band performed numerous times at the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) Conference, the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) and the Midwest Band Clinic (1966). Buskey established the present Wind Ensemble, began the Annual Concert at Kleinhans, commissioned composers for new works, and brought guest artists such as Warren Benson, Carl “Doc” Severinson, Harvey Phillips, Vaclav Nelhybel, Lionel Hampton, Clarke Terry, and Roy Burns to share their talents. Buskey became director of the Clarence High School Band in 1962.
Our summer conference is currently held in Albany, NY in mid-August. The exhibits are open all day on Friday and until 4 p.m. The winter conference always begins on the Thursday following Thanksgiving Day (i.e.
Exhibitor registration for the winter conference, including showcase applications, begins in early July. The conference draws up to 2000 music educators (in-service, retired and collegiate), 890 All-State high school students (juniors & seniors), 2000+ music parents and several hundred members of groups performing at the conference. We typically have up to 150 booths in the convention center that represent all phases of music education as well as many colleges from all over the country. Our All-State concert is held at the Eastman Theater. Our winter conference has been held in Rochester, NY for the past 10+ years and utilizes the Rochester Riverside Convention Center and the three adjoining hotels (Hyatt, Radisson and Rochester Plaza). Welcome to the Exhibitors Section of the NYSSMA Website! Here you will find information about exhibiting at our summer conference in Albany and our winter conference in Rochester, Institutional Membership in NYSSMA and our winter conference showcases.