2012 Summer Institute for Conductor Training

Indiana State University is proud to present its second annual Summer Institute for Conductor Training—Motion and Gesture on the Podium. This five-day clinic features renowned conductors Keith Brion, conductor of the New Sousa Band and Rodney Winther, former Director of Bands at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. The host and Director of Bands at ISU is Dr. Roby G. George. Highlights of the symposium will include artistic baton techniques and strategies, advanced rehearsal techniques, chamber wind music and its importance to the wind repertoire, special topics on specific composers, score preparation, and programming for the modern wind band and chamber ensembles. Attendees will participate in daily conducting with a live ensemble in the morning hours and critical roundtable discussions and sessions during the afternoon hours. Evening hours will be devoted to special topics. This institute is a great way to enhance your professional development both on and off the podium while engaging in artistic, insightful, and experiential learning. Teachers and wind conductors of all levels are invited to attend. We hope to see you in Terre Haute in July.

Additional Information

Enrollment
The Institute will limit the enrollment to 15 conductors. All enrollment is based on first-come, first-serve basis.

Graduate Credit
Attendees may earn graduate credit for attending the Institute. Registration information will be available on-line by June 1, 2012. Please note that additional fees are required to obtain graduate credit. More information may be obtained through Indiana State’s College of Graduate and Professional Studies (812–237–3005).

Housing
Housing will be available at the Candlewood Suites (812–234–3400) at a reduced rate.

Institute Highlights
Keith Brion, Headline Clinician
Conducting Technique; Aspects of the Barzan Method
The Music of Sousa and Grainger

Rodney Winther, Guest Clinician Wind Chamber Music
Modern Wind Band Repertoire

Dr. Roby G. George, Host Clinician
Expressive Conducting
Motion and Gesture

After-hours Breakout Sessions
Chamber Music; Strauss Serenade and Spittal Consort for 10 Winds
Percy Grainger’s Band Music
What Can We Learn from String Playing?

Registration and Fees

Registration Deadline
July 1, 2012

Conference Fees
Registration Fee $500
(Registration must be postmarked on/before June 15)

Please make checks payable to:
ISU Summer Institute for Conductor Training

Mail completed registration form and payment to:
Dr. Roby G. George
Director of Bands
Indiana State University
Terre Haute, Indiana 47809

 

Download Institute Letter and Registration Form (pdf)