Welcome to NAfME-Collegiate/Collegiate-NYSSMA!
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A Message from our Collegiate President:
Greetings NYSSMA Collegiate Members,
Welcome to the collegiate section of NYSSMA.org! As future music educators, we hold the incredible responsibility of shaping the next generation of musicians. This journey is as exciting as it is challenging, and NYSSMA Collegiate is here to support, inspire, and guide you every step of the way.
Our community thrives on collaboration, innovation, and a shared passion for music education. Together, we have the opportunity to learn, grow, and make meaningful connections that will carry us into our professional careers. Whether you’re seeking leadership opportunities, professional development, or simply a place to connect with peers , you’ve come to the right place.
This year, we are dedicated to fostering engagement across our collegiate chapters, amplifying your voices, and ensuring every member feels empowered to contribute to our shared mission. Your ideas, energy, and creativity drive everything we do, and we want to hear from you! Whether it is through our social media, or by email, please reach out anytime!
Let’s make this a year of community, growth, and inspiration. Together, we’ll continue to build a bright future for music education in New York and beyond.
With enthusiasm and gratitude,
Taylor Kelly
Collegiate President for Collegiate NYSSMA (C-NYSSMA)
A Message from our Collegiate Advisor:
Welcome to the Collegiate NYSSMA Webpage brought to you on behalf of NYSSMA and our state collegiate members and faculty advisors.
As you check out the webpage, take a few minutes to get to know your state representatives, review our handbooks and updates, social media links for our chapters, current and past newsletters, as well as any other information.
Across the state, our collegiate chapters have been recognized for their positive contributions to music education at local, state and national levels. This continued success speaks to the caliber of music education in the great state of New York.
I am proud of the work of our state collegiate officers, especially for their commitment to their peers, NYSSMA and NAfME, as well as bringing a 21st century perspective to the future of music education.
Sincerely,
Dr. Keith Koster
Dr. Keith Koster
State Advisor for Collegiate NYSSMA (C-NYSSMA)
In addition to his work serving New York C-NYSSMA members, the state collegiate executive council, and NYSSMA, Dr. Koster is the program director for Undergraduate Music Education at the Nazareth College School of Music, Rochester, NY.
For the past 21 years, he has served as a collegiate advisor for C-NAfME chapters at colleges and universities around the United States. Under his mentorship, collegiate chapters have been recognized for excellence at state and national levels.