NYSCAME, was founded in 1964. The organizational meeting to approve its Constitution and By-Laws was held in Schenectady, New York,
on December 5, 1964. More than fifty (50) Directors of Music from the entire state braved a tremendous ice
storm to attend this most important conclave. In the ensuing years, NYSCAME has grown in scope, size, and
service. Activities have included work with the State Education Department
concerning teacher and administrative certification, examination revisions
and development, music staffing recommendations, research, minimum competencies,
and standards.
As an affiliate of NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association), COMTEP
(Council of Music Teacher Education Programs), and NYSCEA (New York State
Council of Educational Associations), NYSCAME has worked closely to sponsor
annual summer and winter clinics, Music In Our Schools Day in Albany,
Part 100 Regulation changes, and a survey-based publication, “What
To Look For In A New Music Teacher.”
Our roster of Past Presidents represents a Who’s Who of Leaders
of Music Education in New York State.
NYSCAME Past Presidents:
1964-1965 John Brierly 1985-1986
James Brown
1965-1966 H. Dudley Mairs 1987-1990 Joseph Sugar
1967-1968 Charles V. Decker 1991-1992 John McNeur 1969-1970 Elwood Easton 1993-1995 James J. Cassara
1971-1972 Allen Segal 1996-1997 John Krestic
1973-1974 Joseph Herbison 2000-2001
Gary Stith 1975-1976 William Gee 2002-2003
Stuart E. Rauch 1977-1978 Harriet Bartlett 2004-2005 Marc Greene 1979-1980 Richard McCrystal 2006-2007 Cindy Baldwin
1981-1982 Kirby Jolly 2008-2009 Joel Ratner 1983-1984 Dennis Miller2010- Pat Wheelhouse