Craig Bryant, Director of Instrumental Music at Albany HS and orchestra teacher at Albany MS, is the recipient of the CMEA Byron Hoyt / Don Schmeer Band Educator Award for 2025-2026. He will be recognized at the California All-State Music Education Conference Kickoff Celebration on January 15, 2026 in Sacramento. He was chosen for this top honor out of all band directors in the state of California. Congratulations to Mr. Bryant for this prestigious acknowledgement of the incredible contribution he makes every day to our students!

Albany Unified School District provides an excellent public education that empowers every student to achieve their fullest potential. We honor the unique ways students learn and are committed to creating inclusive, supportive, and collaborative learning environments. By valuing individual strengths, celebrating differences, and fostering critical thinking, we ensure that every student is prepared to contribute to a just and joyful world and thrive as productive members of society. To meet our vision, we want every student who graduates from Albany Unified to be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and mindset to thrive in a diverse and changing world.

Albany Unified School District provides an excellent public education that empowers every student to achieve their fullest potential. We honor the unique ways students learn and are committed to creating inclusive, supportive, and collaborative learning environments. By valuing individual strengths, celebrating differences, and fostering critical thinking, we ensure that every student is prepared to contribute to a just and joyful world and thrive as productive members of society.

Albany Unified is supported by different groups, each with their own unique focus. Please give generously to favorite groups! Every donation benefits Albany students. Monetary donations, or the gift of your time, are both deeply appreciated!

Each and every student is empowered to realize their fullest potential– ready to lead, contribute, and thrive in an ever-changing world– through the support of a diverse, engaged, and committed community.