University of Montana Summer Conducting Workshop
"The critiques were helpful, encouraging, and non-confrontational, and every conductor at every level came away with useful musical skills."
"Prior to this class I had no idea of the power of a facial expression, or a slight difference in a hand gesture in influencing the music. I feel I learned a lot from this experience."
For Conductors and Music Educators of all Levels
July 7-11, 2013
Dr. James Smart, University of Montana
Dr. Kevin Sedatole, Michigan State University
Discover, Create, Energize, Connect, Express
The University of Montana Summer Conducting Workshop is a teaching workshop designed for music educators of all levels from elementary through university. Twenty-four spots are available on a first-come first-served basis. Daily activities include aesthetic movement sessions, special topics lectures, and conducting a laboratory ensemble (full and chamber). While the repertoire and instrumentation of this workshop is a wind ensemble, the concepts of communication through gesture, serving as a conduit between the composer and the ensemble, and rehearsal management are universal in the wind, string, and voice mediums. The full ensemble will be comprised of workshop participants, auditors, and available members of the UM Symphonic Wind Ensemble. In an effort to encourage the youngest members of our profession, current undergraduates who have taken two or more semesters of conducting may apply for a reduced registration fee (Student Participant).
Levels of Participation
Conducting Participant (No Graduate Credit) - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
- Conduct the Lab Ensemble daily in recorded sessions.
- Receive digital recordings on your HD card
- Play in the Lab Ensemble daily
- Attend all sessions, discussions and lectures
- Receive Montana OPI Renewal Units
Conducting Participant (2 Graduate Credits) - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
- Conduct the Lab Ensemble daily in recorded sessions
- Receive digital recordings on your HD card
- Play in the Lab Ensemble
- Attend all sessions, discussions and lectures
- Receive UM Graduate credit but NOT Montana OPI Renewal Units
Workshop Auditor - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
- Play in Lab Ensemble daily
- Attend all sessions, discussions and lectures
- Receive Montana OPI Renewal Units
Clinicians
Dr. James Smart
Director of Bands
Instructor of Trumpet
Associate Professor of Music
University of Montana
Dr. Kevin
Director of Bands
Chair of Conducting
Professor of Music
Michigan State University
Cost
Conducting Participant (No Credit): $300
Workshop Auditor: $200
Conducting Participant (UM Graduate Credit): Contact the registration office for Tuition fee.
Registration deadline: June 15, 2013
Lodging
744 E Broadway St Missoula, Mt 59802
(406) 549-5134
(406) 549-5134
Schedule
Sunday, July 7
6:00 - 7:00pm - Introduction
7:00 - 9:00pm - Band Rehearsal/Readings
Monday, July 8
8:30 – Movement
9:00 – Conducting Sessions – Full Band
12:00 - Lunch
1:00 – Special Topics Discussion – Dr. Sedatole
2:00 – Conducting Sessions – Full Band
5:00 – Sessions end
Tuesday, July 9
8:30 – Movement
9:00 – Conducting Sessions – Chamber
12:00 - Lunch
1:00 – Special Topics Discussion – Dr. Smart
2:00 – Conducting Sessions – Full Band
5:00 – Sessions end
Wednesday, July 10
8:30 – Movement
9:00 – Conducting Sessions – Full Band
12:00 - Lunch
1:00 – Special Topics Discussion – Dr. Sedatole
2:00 – Conducting Sessions – Full Band
5:00 – Sessions end
Thursday, July 11
8:30 – Movement
9:00 – Conducting Sessions - Chamber
12:00 - Lunch
1:00 – Special Topics Discussion – Dr. Smart
2:00 – Conducting Sessions – Full Band
5:00 – BBQ @ Dr. Smart’s house.
Repertoire (choose 4 pieces/movements)
Folk Song Suite– Ralph Vaughan Williams
I. March
II. Intermezzo
III. March
I. March
II. Intermezzo
III. March
Suite in Eb– Gustav Holst/ed. Matthews
I. Chaconne
II. Intermezzo
III. March
I. Chaconne
II. Intermezzo
III. March
Salvation is Created- Pavel Tschesnokoff/arr. Houseknecht
Slava! - Leonard Bernstein/arr. Grundman
“Almighty Father” from Mass – Leonard Bernstein-Download File (Out of Print)
Huldigungsmarsch– Richard Wagner/arr. Schaeffer
Conducting participants must have original scores. Scores are available for purchase from Shattinger Music (800-444-2408) or JW Pepper.
Information
Dr. James Smart
Director of Bands and Trumpet
406.243-4382