UM School of Music, Theatre & Dance - Band Conducting & Pedagogy Workshop

SUMMER WORKSHOPS

BAND CONDUCTING AND PEDAGOGY WORKSHOP

June 17 - 22, 2012

FACULTY DIRECTOR: Michael Haithcock with Rodney Dorsey, et al., University of Michigan

DESCRIPTION:

This is a teaching workshop for instrumental music educators / conductors of all levels
(K-12 through university / professional) with sessions on:

Conducting

Rehearsal Techniques

Repertoire

The Advanced Conducting Track is open to six conductors

selected by videotape audition. Selected conductors are given

the opportunity to conduct a professional chamber winds ensemble for forty minutes each day. The repertoire is selected from the finest available music for the medium and conductors are expected to interact with the ensemble in a professional rather than educational manner. This unique format incorporates advanced conducting techniques, score study, and movement awareness exercises. Michael Haithcock, Director of Bands, and UM movement expert, Jerry Schwiebert will provide each participant specific methodologies for personal development.

Interaction with the musicians will also provide valuable insight

into the communication desired by professional performers.

Deadline for submission is May 1, 2012

The Conducting Track is designed for anyone interested in improving their conducting and teaching skills. Participants will conduct the Symposium Wind Band each day; these six sessions will total fifty minutes of podium time. The Michigan Band Faculty and UM movement expert, Jerry Schwiebert will provide each participant specific feedback tailored to their current level of proficiency. Other sessions are taught by Michigan faculty in the areas of rehearsal techniques (jazz and concert band), score study, movement and expression, music education, and arranging. The first twenty-four applicants are accepted; no video is required.

The Observer Track is designed for the educator or undergraduate student interested in obtaining exposure to a variety of conducting and teaching fundamentals. Observers will have the opportunity to attend all workshop sessions and participate in the Symposium Wind Band.

All participants must bring their own instrument.

"The workshop encouraged me to think in new ways and heightened awareness about the mechanics

of my conducting." 2011 Participant

ADMISSIONS:

The Band Conducting Workshop may be taken for graduate credit (NCFD) or as a workshop for professional development enrichment without college credit.

GRADUATE CREDIT:

The workshop may be taken for two graduate credits.

If you are interested in receiving graduate credit for a workshop, you will need to apply as a non-candidate for degree applicant via our graduate application:
https://www.applyweb.com/apply/umsmtd

Questions? Please contact Trisha Fountain, Assistant Director for Admission, at tvfount@umich.edu or 734-936-0300.

If accepted, you will pay for the credit(s) at the appropriate tuition rate (in-state or out-of-state).

Application deadline - June 1, 2012

SCHEDULE:

2012 Schedule forthcoming

2011 Schedule

FEES:

Non-refundable Application Fee - $30 plus $5 upload fee

(not included in the workshop fee)

Advanced Track:      $600

Conducting Track:   $500

Observer Track:       $450

"I got to meet people from all over as well as be instructed by the top

bandmasters in the field." 2011 Participant

APPLICATIONS:

Advanced Conducting Track is available to a limited number of participants. To apply, upload a resume and video recording (no more than 15 mins. rehearsal and/or performance) of your conducting. Applicants will receive an external upload link upon completion of the online application.

Application deadline - May 1, 2012

Acceptance notification - May 15, 2012

Conducting Track is available to the first twenty-four applications received.

Application deadline - June 1, 2012

Acceptance notification - June 1, 2012

Observer Trackis available to all applicants.

Application deadline - June 1, 2012

Acceptance notification - Accepted upon application

Online Application

CONTACT:

For more information about this workshop or any of the School of Music, Theatre & Dance Summer Workshops, please contact the office of Youth & Adult Programs:

Email: smtd.adultprograms@umich.edu

Phone: (734) 936-2660