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Held annually, the Conducting Symposium features clinicians Dr. Tricia Cornett, Dr. Timothy Heath, and Dr. Natalie Smith.

Participant and Observer tracks are available for the Symposium with the following registration fee:

$300 for Both Day Participants
$150 for One Day Participants
$50 per day for Observers
$25 per day for Undergraduate Observers

Observers may attend one or both days of the Symposium. CEU certificates are available for participants and observers upon request.

The Symposium focuses on chamber wind music and offers professional quality videos, several classes from clinicians, and video analysis. Offering an engaging schedule, participants and observers will have the same educational opportunities except for conducting during the clinic sessions, reserved only for participants. Observers have the opportunity to participate in a conducting workshop each day. 

Previously featured literature for the Symposium:

Katahj Copley – Serenade

Mozart – Serenade in C Minor, Movements 1, 2, and 3

Ruth Gipps – Seascape

Dwayne Milburn – American Hymnsong Suite

Katahj Copley – Halcyon Hearts

Holst – First Suite in Eb

Cait Nishimura – Chasing Sunlight

Generally, the first 18 people to register as conductor participants are accepted and a waitlist will follow. There is no capacity limit for Observers.

For more information, please contact Dr. Timothy Heath with any questions or concerns.