NEBDI 2024
July 8, 9, & 10
Featuring – Randall Standridge
Welcome to the New England Band Directors Institute at Keene State College
Since 1992, NEBDI has become one of the leading clinics for bands and band directors. NEBDI is a 3-day conference dedicated to music education at all levels. NEBDI continues to grow thanks to our new hosts, Keene State College and Dr. John Hart, NEBDI Coordinator.
This three-day Institute is dedicated to band and music education at all levels and welcomes band directors and composers from around the country. Highlights include sessions on all aspects of music education, a rehearsal lab, score reading and rehearsal sessions, reading sessions for new band and jazz ensemble music, and a composer-led session on the composer’s own music.
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REGISTRATION
NEBDI Banquet on July 9th
Optional On-Campus Housing
Optional Graduate Credit
- Collegiate Rate: $45.00
- Regular Rate: $150.00
- Discount of $25 for NHBDA members (check your recent NHBDA membership email for discount code!)
- Housing, banquet, and graduate credit available as add-ons at additional cost
- Deadline for housing request is June 28th
Why attend NEBDI?
The Clinicians. NEBDI features clinicians who are outstanding music educators and who have a clear understanding of what makes bands work and what helps students learn. This Institute is an opportunity to develop your ideas and teaching methodologies in a relaxed atmosphere as you listen to others and join in the discussions. We try to address topics that will help us to grow, not only as teachers, but as musicians. At a glance: 
- Randall Standridge, featured composer & clinician
- Meghan MacFadden, Smith College
- Adam Mejaour, David French Music
- Seelan Manickam, Keene State College & St. John’s Prep
- Elisa Saunders, Pelham Memorial School
- Ken Clark, Timberlane Regional Schools
- John T. Hart Jr., Keene State College
- and more!
MEET THE CLINICIANS – read their bios here!
The Vendors & Exhibitors. New England Band Directors Institute couldn’t happen without the support of the many vendors & exhibitors who support the Institute. With a long and growing list of vendors and exhibitors, you can expect to connect with industry leaders in instruments sales/rentals, repairs, music publishers, college & university admissions, and military bands. There’s something for everyone, so please support the people who support us!
Graduate Credit. Looking to move closer to that pay-bump, or simply want recognition for your professional development? As fellow educators, we understand, which is why we’re able to offer graduate credit. Those who wish to receive 1 graduate credit for their participation in NEBDI will write a brief follow-up paper based on one or more of the topics covered during the Institute. The paper is designed to be of direct benefit for your teaching next fall! Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for 18.5 hours of professional development are also issued for all participants.
Hands-on Sessions & Playing. It’s highly recommended that you bring your instrument to play with the Directors’ Band for the reading sessions. This year we have four reading sessions you won’t want to miss.
On-Campus Housing. We’ve got a room for you! Our air-conditioned rooms come with linens, towels, pillows, and are less expensive than the area hotels… just bring your own shampoo!
Off-Campus Accommodations. Don’t want to stay on-campus? We get that, too. If you’d prefer a hotel room, there are several great options in and around Keene. You’re advised to make your reservations as soon as possible, though! If you’re a KSC alumnus, you might be eligible for a discount at several Keene hotels. Click here for a list of hotels, inns and bed & breakfasts, and campgrounds in Keene.
Great Food. Not only will we provide coffee and tea during the day’s energy lulls, but food options on- and off-campus are excellent. Check out Monadnock NH’s list of top restaurants in and around Keene, or Yelp’s current list of top restaurants near Downtown Keene. Downtown Keene, in particular, offers some great dining options.
The Recognition. Who doesn’t like a little recognition for their hard work? During the NEBDI Banquet, NHBDA will pay tribute to the 2024 recipients of the “Outstanding Band Director” and the “Outstanding Young Band Director” awards. We want this to be an important event of our Institute and a fitting tribute to these music educators.
The Location. Keene State College is very easy to locate, off I-91 (Exit 3), and is easily reached from all points east. All of our sessions will take place in the spacious Young Student Center, a gorgeous building with a towering Atrium, and glass walls facing the very green campus. Plus, nearby hiking trails offer stunning views of Mount Monadnock. Here are some maps to help you get here and to get around KSC, and an online tourist’s guide to the Monadnock Region.
Registration Link: Click Here For…
REGISTRATION
NEBDI Banquet on July 9th
Optional On-Campus Housing
Optional Graduate Credit
Schedule
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Monday, July 8
| Time | Location | Event Description | Presenter | |
| 8:00 | 8:45 | Atrium | Continental Breakfast / Visit Exhibitors & Vendors |
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| 8:45 | 9:00 | MBR | Welcome & Opening Remarks | John Hart & Jim Robins |
| 9:00 | 10:15 | Session 1 | ||
| LTR | Strategies for Improving Brass Articulation | Seelan Manickam | ||
| MTV | Symphonic Seeds: Empowering Youth as Band Composers | Elisa Saunders | ||
| NOC | Modern Band 101 | Ken Martin & Joe Mundy |
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| 10:15 | 10:30 | Atrium | Visit Vendors / Exhibitors | |
| 10:30 | 11:45 | Session 2 | ||
| MBR | Reading Session: Grades 1–2 | Elisa Saunders | ||
| 11:45 | 12:00 | Atrium | Visit Vendors / Exhibitors | |
| 12:00 | 1:30 | In town | Lunch in Keene (or on-campus)
NHBDA Luncheon / Business Meeting Visit Vendors / Exhibitors |
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| ZDC | ||||
| Atrium | ||||
| 1:30 | 2:45 | Session 3 | ||
| NOC | Chamber Music: Not Just an Add-On | Seelan Manickam | ||
| LTR | Starting and Supporting Young Euphonium & Tuba Players | Legato Pesante Tuba Quartet | ||
| MTV | Marching Band 101 & How to Use Your Band to Build Community | Joe Mundy | ||
| 2:45 | 3:15 | Atrium | Coffee & Tea Break
Visit Vendors / Exhibitors |
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| 3:15 | 4:45 | Session 4 – Plenary Session w/ Randall Standridge | ||
| MBR | Reading is FUNdamental: Building Music Literacy into Ensemble Rehearsal | Randall Standridge | ||
| 4:45 | 5:00 | Atrium | Visit Vendors / Exhibitors | |
| 5:00 | 6:30 | In town | Dinner in Keene | |
| 6:30 | 8:00 | Session 5 | ||
| MBR | Reading Session: The Music of Randall Standridge |
Randall Standridge | ||
Tuesday, July 9
| 8:00 | 9:00 | Atrium | Continental Breakfast / Visit Exhibitors & Vendors |
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| 9:00 | 10:15 | Session 1 | ||
| MBR | Let’s Talk Music | Randall Standridge | ||
| 10:15 | 10:30 | Atrium | Visit Vendors / Exhibitors | |
| 10:30 | 11:45 | Session 2 | ||
| LTR | Instrument Repair Clinic | Adam Mejaour, David French Music |
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| NOC | All Things Beginning Band | Bunny Saranita | ||
| MTV | Supporting Lifelong & Community Music Making | George Robinson, John Hart, & Donna Morse | ||
| 11:45 | 12:00 | Atrium | Visit Vendors / Exhibitors | |
| 12:00 | 1:30 | In town | Lunch in Keene (or on-campus)
Visit Vendors / Exhibitors |
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| Atrium | ||||
| 1:30 | 2:45 | Session 3 | ||
| MBR | Hands on Percussion | Kenneth Clark | ||
| NOC | Flute 101 | Meghan MacFadden | ||
| MTV | Planning A Music Festival Roundtable Discussion: Thoughts from a Festival Coordinator | Ken Martin | ||
| 2:45 | 3:15 | Atrium | Coffee & Tea Break
Visit Vendors / Exhibitors |
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| 3:15 | 5:00 | Session 4 | ||
| MBR | Reading Session: Grades 3–5 | Meghan MacFadden | ||
| 5:00 | 5:15 | Atrium | Visit Vendors / Exhibitors | |
| 5:15 | 6:45 | ZDC | NEBDI Banquet & Awards Ceremony | |
| In town | OR dinner in Keene | |||
| 7:00 | 8:30 | Session 5 | ||
| MBR | Jazz Band Reading Session | Kenneth Clark | ||
| MTV | Directors Forum: Elementary / Middle School Band Bunny Saranita, facilitator |
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| LTR | Directors Forum: High School Band
John Hart, facilitator |
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| 8:30 | Social gathering at Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant, downtown Keene | |||
Wednesday, July 10
| 8:30 | 9:00 | Atrium | Continental Breakfast, Coffee, & Socialize | |
| 9:00 | 10:30 | Session 1 | ||
| MRB | Anatomy of a Rehearsal Cycle | Meghan MacFadden | ||
| 10:40 | 12:00 | Session 2 | ||
| MBR | Event-Based Conducting: Choreography ≠ Cheating! | John Hart | ||
| 12:00 | Travel Home
Thank you and see you next year! |
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| 12:00 | 2:00 | NHBDA board & volunteers move equipment back to Redfern Arts Center |
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Registration Link: Click Here For…
REGISTRATION
NEBDI Banquet on July 9th
Optional On-Campus Housing
Optional Graduate Credit
We look forward to seeing you at Keene State College on July 8–10 for three days of learning, playing, and networking!
NEBDI is proudly co-sponsored by the Keene State College Music Department and the New Hampshire Band Directors Association.
For all questions related to NEBDI 2024, please email Dr. John Hart at John.Hart@keene.edu.