STONY BROOK WIND ENSEMBLE NYSSMA TRIP

Donate to support the Stony Brook University Wind Ensemble in their recent trip to Rochester to perform at the New York State School Music Association Annual Conference, which took place on Thursday, December 5, 2024. This was the first time in history that a Stony Brook University musical ensemble performed at the state music conference, with more than half of the musicians also members of the Marching Band.

MARCHING Band fund (GENERAL DONATION)

Make a general donation to the Spirit of Stony Brook Marching and Varsity Band. This money goes toward projects like replacing instruments and purchasing new ones so we can have the best band possible. 

Ed Hahne Scholarship

Presented to the band member who best captures the spirit of Ed Hahne, a music educator for 41 years. The recipient should be one whose enthusiasm and humor are contagious, whose friendship transcends class time, and who encourages and inspires dedication to superior performance. 

Please note:  when clicking "Ed Hahne Scholarship" above, please search for the specific fund "Ed Hahne Marching Band Memorial Award."

John Sr. & Margaret Leddy Endowed Scholarship

John J. Leddy, founding Director and Director Emeritus, and his wife Diane presented the Stony Brook Athletic Bands program with a generous gift of $25,000 to establish this endowed scholarship. The monetary award will provide critical financial assistance to first-generation and low-income college students in the band. 

Please note:  when clicking "John Sr. & margaret Leddy Endowed Scholarship" above, please search for the specific fund "Marching Band Endowed Scholarship."

John Leddy Band (Director's) Award

Award is given to a band member who displays Academic Excellence, Musical Leadership, Creativity, commands exceptional attention in rehearsal and performance. 

Please note:  when clicking "John Leddy Band Director's Award" above, please search for the specific fund "John Leddy Marching Band Award."