Our Mission

Nassau Suffolk Performing Arts is a non-profit organization which was founded in 1994 in order to provide talented student musicians from across Long Island and the metropolitan area with additional rehearsal and performance opportunities in the concert band, jazz band, and vocal jazz genres. We are committed to offering our members a high quality educational and performance-based program that will provide enriching experiences and memories that will foster a lifetime love of music.
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND REMINDERS
Feb 23 - Rehearsal Cancelled
Posted by Nassau Suffolk on February 22, 2026 at 11:09 am
Dear Nassau-Suffolk Families,

All rehearsals on February 23 have been cancelled due to the impending blizzard. Stay safe and we will see you next week!
 

January/February 2026 Concert Program
Posted by Nassau Suffolk on January 28, 2026 at 8:37 am

Click here to view the 2026 Winter Concert Program


Monday January 26 - rehearsals cancelled
Posted by Nassau Suffolk on January 25, 2026 at 12:21 pm

Dear Nassau-Suffolk Families,

Please note the following important updates:

Monday, January 26 rehearsals are cancelled. All Nassau-Suffolk rehearsals scheduled for this day will not take place.

Mandatory Dress Rehearsals – Thursday, January 29
Dress rehearsals for the following ensembles will be held at Kellenberg High School:

  • Youth Jazz Band: 5:00–6:30 PM

  • Youth Band: 7:00–9:00 PM

  • Honor Band: 7:00–9:00 PM

Next Concert Band Rehearsal
The next Concert Band rehearsal will be held on Monday, February 2, from 7:00–9:00 PM at Carrie Weber Middle School.

Concert and sound check information for this week’s concerts is available below.

Thank you, and we look forward to seeing you this week.


Winter Concerts Rescheduled
Posted by Nassau Suffolk on January 23, 2026 at 4:40 pm

Dear Nassau-Suffolk students, families, and alumni,

 

Due to the impending snow storm we have officially rescheduled our upcoming concerts. Please read the following information carefully regarding our new plan. Those of you who have already purchased tickets will be contacted by the box office to rearrange your tickets.

 

 

NEW CONCERT SCHEDULE

 

  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • Concert Band and Wind Symphony
  • 7pm at Madison Theatre at Molloy University

 

  • Sunday, February 1, 2026
  • Youth Jazz Band, Jazz Band, and Jazz Ensemble
  • Noon at Madison Theatre at Molloy University

 

  • Sunday, February 1, 2026
  • LIYO String Ensemble, Youth Band, and Honor Band
  • 5pm at Madison Theatre at Molloy University

 

The Nassau-Suffolk Alumni Band performance originally scheduled for Sunday, January 25 has been rescheduled for Sunday, May 3, 2026, at the Madison Theatre at Molloy University. Updated Alumni Band concert details, including the performance schedule and a revised rehearsal schedule, will be shared at a later date.

 

Sound Checks

Please read the following information carefully for updated sound check times. Students should be at the Madison Theatre a minimum of 30 minutes prior to listed sound check times to ensure a timely start to all sound checks.

 

  • Wednesday, January 28, 2026
  • 5:15-5:45pm Concert Band sound check
  • 5:45-6:30pm Wind Symphony sound check

 

  • Sunday, February 1, 2026
  • 9:30-10:00am Jazz Ensemble sound check
  • 10:15-10:45am Jazz Band sound check
  • 11:00-11:30am Youth Jazz Band sound check
  • 2:30-3:00pm Honor Band sound check
  • 3:15-3:45pm Youth Band sound check
  • 4:00-4:30pm LIYO String Ensemble sound check

CONCERT DRESS INFORMATION

  • All Ensembles: All dress blacks - black blouse or black dress shirt and black jacket (jacket optional for YB and HB), black dress pants or long black skirt, black shoes & socks, no ties. 
  • 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. 

CONCERT TICKETS

Tickets for all three concerts at the Madison Theatre are on sale now in person or via the links below.

Thank you for your flexibility and support.


Alumni Band 2026
Posted by Nassau Suffolk on December 26, 2025 at 8:55 am

Dear Alumni and Friends,
 
The Nassau-Suffolk Alumni Band will be performing on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 3 pm at the Madison Theatre. This year's concert will include the World Premiere of a new flute concerto composed by Vincent Oppido in honor of Abby Behr. This performance will feature Dr. Pauline Jung, a former student of Abby's and current principal flutist of the Boston Civic Symphony.
 
Rehearsals will be held on Saturday, January 10and Saturday, January 24 from 1:30-3:30pm at the LIU Music Rehearsal Building.
 
Members of the Alumni Band may request up to three comp tickets on the webform below.

If you have any questions regarding the Alumni Band, please email Jonathan Shmuel at jshmuel@hicksvillepublicschools.org or Zach deVries at manager@nassausuffolk.org.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR ALUMNI BAND


2025-2026 Schedule Now Available!
Posted by Nassau Suffolk on September 4, 2025 at 7:39 pm

The complete 2025-2026 Season Schedule is now available! Please visit the schedule page to review the complete schedule. Rehearsals will begin in early October, with concerts in January/February 2026 and May 2026.

We look forward to getting started in just a few short weeks!