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Alison Miles has worked for the Fabius-Pompey Central School District for the past 17 years. She serves as the middle school director, conducts the 5th grade band, middle school band, jazz band, and teaches lessons for grades 5-8. During her tenure, Alison has served in a variety of capacities as band director and teaching general music. Her bands have consistently received gold ratings at over 10 festivals and her students participate in multiple NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) events including Solo Festival, Area All-State and Conference All-State. Alison was the recipient of the 2023 George N. Parks Award, 2023 CiTi Arts in Education’s Innovation in Education award, the February 2024 WCNY Music Educator award and has been a presenter at the NYSSMA conference.
In addition to teaching, Alison is a dedicated musician, playing the oboe and English Horn for Central Winds, A Music Educator’s Wind Ensemble in Central New York. She has had the opportunity to perform at both the Midwest Clinic and at the TBA (Texas Bandmasters Association) Convention. Alison’s love for performance sets her apart in her success as a teacher. She has also held the position of treasurer of the Onondaga County Music Educators Association for 13 years.
Alison strives to include all students who have an interest in band and works diligently to provide opportunities to allow success at every level. While at Fabius-Pompey, she has built an instrument inventory permitting easier instrument access giving every student the opportunity to be a member of the band. This dedication has been a critical component to the instrumental program, which has successfully retained more than 40% of the student body as members of the band.
Alison earned her bachelors and masters in Music Education from SUNY Fredonia and a bachelors in Music Performance on oboe. She currently resides in LaFayette, New York with her husband and 2 children.