NEBDI 2020 has been CANCELED. Please join us in 2021!

Welcome to the New England Band Directors Institute at Plymouth State University!

2020 Dates: Thursday, July 9 to Saturday, July 11

NEBDI is a 3 day conference dedicated to music education at all levels.

Highlights of the 3 days include:

  • Sessions on all aspects of music education
  • Reading sessions for band music, grades 1-5
  • Reading session for Jazz Ensemble
  • Reading sessions of music by a composer (conducted by the composer!)
  • Rehearsal lab
  • Score reading room
  • and more…

Up to 3 graduate credits available.

On Campus Housing available.

For on line  registration, graduate credit options, and housing applications see Enrollment page.

For More information Contact:

David Umstead

New England Band Directors Institue Coordinator

dumstead1@plymouth.edu

Photos from NEBDI

Peter Martin, from G. Schirmer, Inc. rehearsing music he edited at the reading session 2015
Peter Martin, from G. Schirmer, Inc. rehearsing music he edited at the reading session at NEBDI 2015
Matthew Marsit, Director of Bands at Dartmouth College, leading the Saturday morning rehearsal lab
Matthew Marsit, Director of Bands at Dartmouth College, leading the Saturday morning rehearsal lab at NEBDI 2015
Tim Gilmore, Percussion Instructor at Plymouth State University, leading a session at NEBDI 2015
Tim Gilmore, Percussion Instructor at Plymouth State University, leading a session at NEBDI 2015
Composer John Mackey working with the Directors Band at NEBDI 2013
Jonathan Fowler, Tuba Professor at West Chester University, leading a session on teaching low brass at NEBDI 2013
Rik Pfenninger, Professor of Music at Plymouth State University, leading a session on music technology at NEBDI 2013
NEBDI founder Dr. Gary Corcoran conducting the director band at the grade 3-5 reading session.

Join leading educators in the field of music education in the White Mountains for 3 inspirational days of learning, playing, and networking!

NEBDI is sponsored by the  The Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Plymouth State University,  and The New Hampshire Band Directors Association.