William Stevens
Conductor, Clarinetist, Orchestra Manager
I have been a member of the Arlington Central School District faculty since 2004, working as band director and jazz band director at Union Vale Middle School. My ensembles have consistently received Gold ratings at the NYSSMA Major Festivals and have rated Superior with first place finishes at the Music in the Parks competition festivals.
I received my Bachelor of Music Education and Performance degrees from SUNY Fredonia and my Master of Performance degree from Ithaca College.
Beyond teaching and conducting at Arlington, I am an active conductor, performer, and manager in the Hudson Valley. My current affiliations include:
Northern Dutchess Symphony Orchestra
Guest Conductor
Principal Clarinet
Former General Manager
Former Wind/Percussion Personnel Manager
Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra
Principal Clarinet
Former Wind/Percussion Personnel Manager
Hudson Valley Saxophone Orchestra
Conductor
Admiral Players, Arlington CSD
Pit Orchestra Conductor
Hudson Opera Theater & New York Wind Symphony
Clarinet