Region Clinicians 2025 - 2026

Beth A. Fabrizio holds a Bachelor of Music from the Eastman School of Music in Clarinet Performance and a Masters of Music in Conducting, Education and Performance from Ithaca College. She has studied conducting with Rodney Winther and Dr. Donald Hunsberger and Clarinet with Michael Webster, Richard Waller, Stanley Hasty, William Osseck, Carmine Campione and performed in master classes with Richard Stoltzman.

Ms. Fabrizio maintains a private clarinet studio with numerous students pursuing careers in music education, music business, therapy, recording and performance. She herself performed as the principal clarinetist and personnel manager with The Greater Rochester Music Educators Wind Ensemble, and former Eb clarinet with The Perinton Concert Band. Beth is a freelance performer and is an active artist/ clinician for The D’Addario Corporation and a Regional Artist and Educational Clinician with the Conn-Selmer Corporation. She has just recently retired after 36 years as a public school educator, and most recently from The Hilton Central School District as a director of Bands at Village Elementary. Beth is also presenting educational clinics and workshops thru Fabrizio’s Musical Concepts.

Ms. Fabrizio has conducted honor bands and presented master classes and clinics across the United States, Europe, Japan and Malaysia. Beth has taught marching bands and drum and bugle corps throughout the United States and Asia. Ms. Fabrizio has been the brass caption head with The Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps, brass coordinator with The Pride of Soka from Tokyo, Japan, brass staff with The Boston Crusaders, The Glassmen and The Spirit of Atlanta. Beth adjudicates for DCI, BOA, WGI and numerous other state associations. She has also been inducted in to Delta Kappa Gamma, Sigma Alpha Iota and Alpha Chi Omega. Ms. Fabrizio is honored to be the president and a charter member of the newly formed Chi chapter of Phi Beta Mu and was inducted in May of 2022.

Dr. Flores’s journey in education is a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and

purpose. A proud graduate of Texas Lutheran University, he earned dual Bachelor of Arts

degrees in Music Education and Sociology in 1995, laying the foundation for a life devoted

to learning and leading. He continued his academic ascent with a Master’s degree in

Educational Leadership from Schreiner University, followed by a Superintendent

Certification from Texas A&M University–San Antonio. In 2022, he achieved a lifelong

dream by earning his Doctorate of Education Degree from Texas Tech University. This

school year marks his 30th year in public education, a remarkable milestone in a career

driven by a deep commitment to students and communities.

From 1996 to 2011, Dr. Flores inspired excellence as a Director of Bands. Under his

leadership, his ensembles consistently achieved the highest honors at UIL contests and

festivals statewide. His bands advanced to the Texas Music Educators Association State

Honor Band Finals and were recognized by the National Wind Band Honors—proof that

with vision and hard work, even the loftiest goals are within reach.

Dr. Flores’s dedication has earned him accolades at every level. In 2004, he was named

H-E-B’s Texas Teacher of the Year, and in 2006, he was included in the National Honor Roll

for America’s Outstanding Teachers. He has been recognized by Madison Who’s Who

Among Business Professionals, awarded the Trinity Prize for Excellence in Teaching, and

honored by Texas Lutheran University with the Outstanding Young Graduate Award for

his exceptional leadership and influence in the field of education.

Today, Dr. Flores proudly serves as high school principal, where he continues to lead with

heart, hope, and high expectations. His vision extends beyond his current role—he aspires

to someday serve as superintendent, where he can impact even more lives through

equitable, student-centered leadership.

Outside the school walls, Dr. Flores finds his greatest joy when surrounded by his family.

He and his wife, Connie, have been married for 26 years and are the proud parents of four

amazing young adults in Rebecca, Elijah, Isaiah, and Ricky Jr., each of whom, of course,

joined the band (by strong encouragement), though they had full freedom to choose their

instruments!

Even with a demanding schedule, Dr. Flores never misses an opportunity to return to the

podium. To him, standing in front of a band is a reminder of why he started this journey:

to ignite potential, to uplift others, and to make a difference through music and education.

Dr. Flores is living the dream, and after three decades of service, he continues to dream

bigger, lead stronger, and inspire those around him to do the same.