Ted Scalzo has taught Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band, Marching Band, Advanced Music Theory & Composition, and Multi Media for 36 years at Bay Shore High School, Long Island NY. Ted has taught classes at SUNY Fredonia, SUNY Potsdam, C.W. Post and Hofstra University. He is a current member of Suffolk County Music Educators Association, NYSSMA, TMEA, TBA, TI:ME and NAFME. Ted also served on the New York State School Music Association Technology committee and had been an Apple Distinguished Educator since 2005. Since retiring from teaching Ted is working with SmartMusic as a trainer, clinician and higher ed consultant. In his spare time he performs with several big bands in the San Antonio area.