Mr. Bryson is a graduate of the Crane School of Music, at SUNY Potsdam. He holds the degree of Bachelor of Music in Music Education with a concentration in Voice. Mr. Bryson was awarded the Catherine E. English Award for Excellence in Student Teaching, an honor given to five Music Education graduates each year at the Crane School. In 2004 Mr. Bryson completed a Master of Science in Music Education at Ithaca College. Mr. Bryson has studied choral conducting with Dr. Daniel Gordon, Mr. Lawrence Doebler, and Mr. Rodney Eichenberger.

Prior to working at Haverling Mr. Bryson was employed for a year by Watertown School District, in Watertown, New York. His responsibilities included 4-6 grade general music and conductor of the 4th grade chorus and the 6th grade chorus.

Under Mr. Bryson’s direction, the Haverling Chamber Choir has attended the New York State School Music Association Major Organization Festival and awarded gold and silver ratings. His high school singers are regularly accepted into Zone 15 Area All-State Honor Choirs and All-County Honor Choirs. Mr. Bryson has guest conducted the 2008 Steuben High School All-County Mixed Chorus, and has been invited to guest conduct the 2014 Allegany County High School All-County Mixed Chorus, and the 2015 Steuben High School All-County Mixed Chorus

Mr. Bryson is a member of the New York State School Music Association, and the Steuben County Music Teachers' Association (SCMTA). He is a past-president SCMTA, and has also held the position of secretary. Currently, Neil is serving as the Zone 15 Representative for the New York State School Music Association (NYSSMA) where is duties include overseeing the NYSSMA activities in Alleghany, Chemung, Schuyler, Steuben, and Yates Counties.

Mr. Bryson conducts the Concert Choir, Chamber Choir, and 5^th/6^th Grade Chorus. He teaches Music Theory, Music History, Music in Our Lives, and Class Piano.