Attention Youth Band, Honor Band, and Youth Jazz Band families,

Rehearsals on November 18 and November 25 have been moved to Weber Middle School in the Port Washington School District. The address is 52 Campus Dr, Port Washington, NY 11050.

Rehearsal times on these dates have not changed. Please allow for extra travel time for this new location.

Due to unavoidable conflicts, an important update has been made to our concert schedule. Information regarding ticketing and sound checks will be shared at a later date.

The concert dates for the winter concerts are now as follows:

Sunday, January 26, 2025

Madison Theatre at Molloy University

1:00 pm: Youth Jazz Band, Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble

6:00 pm: Wind Symphony and Alumni Band

Monday, February 10, 2025

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts

7:30pm: Youth Band and Honor Band

Happy Summer! We would like to take this opportunity to update our members, families, and alumni on a few important items.

• We are currently facing issues with both our email and phone systems. If you need to contact us please use the following temporarily:
  • email: nassausuffolkperformingarts@gmail.com
  • phone: 516-984-0115
• Audition results were distributed via email in July, prior to our email issues. However, if you submitted an audition by the June 14 deadline and have not yet received notification, please check your spam inbox.


• Our 2024-2025 season schedule will be shared in the Schedule tab (above) by September 1st. Check back soon for more details.


• Auditions are still being accepted for our ensembles so please spread the word about our groups to talented and interested students! Auditions may be submitted using the webform linked at the top of this page.

Professional recordings of the May 5 Nassau-Suffolk concerts may be ordered directly from Ghost Blossom Recordings. Click here to order concert recordings.

Professional photos of the May 5 Nassau-Suffolk concerts may be ordered directly from Musical Memories Inc. Click here to download a photo order form.

Download a digital copy of the May 5, 2024 Concert Program by clicking on the program below!

Auditions for the 2024-2025 Nassau-Suffolk Performing Arts ensembles are now being accepted. Students entering grades five through twelve are encouraged to audition. There are openings on all instruments in all seven of our ensembles - including the return of the Youth Jazz Band! All audition forms should be submitted by June 14, 2024.

New and continuing students are required to complete an Audition Form. In addition, graduating members of the Class of 2024 are welcome to return next season.

All auditions will be done by online video submission. For more information, click on "Auditions" at the top of the page.

The 30th Anniversary Nassau-Suffolk Spring Concerts will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at the Madison Theatre at Molloy University. Below, you will find the schedule and concert dress information for all of our ensembles, as well as concert ticket information. 

Report Time/Concert Schedule

Students should arrive no later than 30 minutes prior to the times listed below.

1:00pm Concert - Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble

• Jazz Ensemble: 11:15-11:45am sound check
• Jazz Band: 12:00-12:30pm sound check

4:30pm Concert - Youth Band and Concert Band

• Concert Band: 2:45-3:15pm sound check
• Youth Band: 3:30-4:00pm sound check

7:00pm Concert - Honor Band and Wind Symphony

• Wind Symphony: 5:15-5:45pm sound check 
• Honor Band: arrive at 5:15pm for warm-up and tuning, 6:00-6:30pm sound check

Concert Dress Information

Concert Band and Wind Symphony Dress

• Ladies: 
  • All black - dress pants, a dress, or black skirt/black top (no jeans or leggings, skirts must be at or below the knee)
  • Black dressy shoes (no sneakers or Uggs) 
• Gentlemen:
  • Black suit or tuxedo
  • White buttoned-down shirt with bow tie
  • black dress shoes (no sneakers) and black dress shoes (no ankle socks)

Youth Band and Honor Band Dress

• Girls: 
  • All black - dress pants, a dress, or black skirt/black top (no jeans or leggings, skirts must be at or below the knee)
  • Black dressy shoes (no sneakers or Uggs) 
• Boys:
  • White buttoned-down dress shirt with a solid black tie
  • Black dress pants
  • Black dress shoes (no sneakers) and black dress shoes (no ankle socks)

Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble Dress

Dark suit, shirt and tie or all black. Black dress shoes (no sneakers). Skirts and dresses must be below the knee.

Important Concert Dress information for all ensembles

In consideration of your fellow musicians please refrain from wearing perfume or cologne on the day of the concerts. 

Ticket Information

Tickets are on sale now online by using the following links:

Jazz Band and Jazz Ensemble tickets

Youth Band and Concert Band tickets

Honor Band and Wind Symphony tickets

Professional Photos

Professional photos of the upcoming May 5 Nassau-Suffolk concerts are being taken and may be ordered directly from Musical Memories Inc. Click here to download a photo order form.