Michael D. Blostein, Educator    

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As an educator, Mr. Blostein has worked with students at all levels and ages, from students beginning an instrument to college level students. He is currently the orchestra director at Averill Park High School, where he also teaches 9th Grade Band, Music Theory, General Music classes, and all brass lessons. 

During his tenure at Averill Park, Mr. Blostein have been active in all aspects of school life while still maintaining an active role in the community and outside endeavors. He has served as both a technology assistant and as the curriculum leader for the music department within the district, and is the primary liason for the Averill Park Music Department with both the Suburban Scholastic Council and the Rensselaer County School Music Associations, where he currently serves as President. He has led brass clinics, organized and run several ensembles for the RCSMA and SSC Organizations, and served as a NYSSMA Adjudicator, amongst other activities.

In addition to his school duties, Mr. Blostein maintains a private low brass studio, where his students have traditionally performed at an extremely high level, whether simply their school ensemble, NYSSMA, All State, All Eastern, or College Auditions. Students have been accepted into Harvard, the Crane School of Music, Ithaca College, the University of Missippippi, the College of St. Rose, Schenectady County Community College, and Lawrence Conservatory, amongst others. Private instruction is offered in the areas of music composition and theory as well.

Mr. Blostein is available to work with your ensemble or small group, for clinics or as a guest conductor.


To inquire as to availability, please contact Mr. Blostein directly via the link below. All lessons are taught in his East Greenbush home.


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