Mr. Blodgett and the LSHS Bands

28 years in Education at Lake Shore

Music Department Chair since 2008

Family

Mr. Blodgett is married to his lovely wife Tracey.  They have 4 remarkable children;  Brooke (and Andy), Zachary, Jolie, and Cole. 

Education

• Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Performance, Percussion) - University of Buffalo

• Bachelor of Science (Acoustical Physics) - University of Buffalo

• Masters of Education (Music) - Fredonia

Awards in Education

• Buffalo Philharmonic and Erie County Music Educator's Award for Excellence in Music Education - 2016

• Business First Outstanding Teacher in Western New York - 2013

• Lake Shore Board of Education Outstanding Service Award - 2011

• National Director's Award Performing Arts Consultants - 2017, 2013, 2009

• National Director's Award OrlandoFest - 2023, 2019 

• Nominated for the GRAMMY Music Education Award;  2022 & 2017 

Student and School Ensemble Awards

• The Bands have a Compositional Commission - "Champions of the Sky", Rossanno Galante

• The Lake Shore HS Bands are 5-time National Grand Champions

• The Bands have placed 1st in their class Nationally 22 times  

• The program has had 6 National Top Instrumental Soloists and a Best Section Award - Percusson

• The Bands have received multiple Level 5 and Level 6 Gold and Gold with Distinction Ratings at the NYSSMA Majors Rating Festivals

• The Bands and Jazz Ensemble have multiple professional recordings

• The Bands have worked with several professional artists and conductors.

Contact Info:

Email: Eric.Blodgett@lscsd.org 

Phone: (716) 926 - 2117

Fax: (716) 549 - 4033

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