Wind Band Conducting Workshop Feb 15-16, 2014

Clinicians

Mallory Thompson

Director of Bands and Professor of Music

Northwestern University

Thomas E. Caneva

Director of Bands

Ball State University

Shawn D. Vondran

Assistant Director of Bands

Ball State University

Activities

Conduct the Ball State University Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band in beautiful Sursa Hall. The conducting sessions will focus on gesture and movement (Day 1) and rehearsal techniques (Day 2).

Work and collaborate with outstanding conductors and educators.

Attend an open rehearsal with a renowned conductor and the BSU Wind Ensemble.

Participate in discussions dealing with repertoire, score study, rehearsal techniques, conducting technique, gesture and movement and personal growth.

Attend a performance by the BSU Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band.

Workshop Options

Conductor: ($150.00) Participants will conduct the BSU Wind Ensemble and Symphony band (approximately 15--20 minutes with each band) and receive on-the-spot feedback from the clinicians. A DVD recording of the conducting session is included in the fee. Due to time constraints, the Conductor track is limited to ten (10) conductors. Conductors will be selected in the order that their enrollment fee is received.

Observer: ($40.00) Observers will observe the conducting session and participate in the afternoon lecture/discussion session. There is no limit to the number of people in the Observer track.

Repertoire

1.Choose one individual movement from the following works, or one entire work if the piece is a single movement work, to conduct with the BSU Wind Ensemble.

(repertoire TBA)

2.Choose one of the following works to conduct and rehearse with the BSU Symphony Band.

(repertoire TBA)

Cost

Conductor: ($150.00 enrollment fee, includes Saturday lunch)

Observer: ($40.00) Observers will observe the conducting session and participate in the afternoon lecture/discussion session. There is no limit to the number of people in the Observer track.

Schedule

Saturday, February 15, 2014 (9 am - 10 pm)

Conducting Session 1 with the BSU Wind Ensemble (Gesture and Movement)

Open Rehearsal with Mallory Thompson and the BSU Wind Ensemble

Lunch

Afternoon lecture and discussions

Evening concert -- BSU Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band (7:30 pm)

Sunday, February 16, 2014 (noon - 5 pm)

Conducting Session 2 with the BSU Symphony Band (Rehearsal Techniques)

Wrap-up discussion

Hotel Information

Ball State University Pittenger Hotel (765) 285-1555