Music Education Professional Development

2021 Conference Schedule

The 75th Annual Midwest Clinic will be the largest and most exciting since its inception, with more than 100 clinic sessions, 4 rehearsal labs, 3 new music reading sessions, and 50 performances by ensembles from around the world!

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Registration for the 75th Midwest Clinic is now open!

Be a part of The Midwest Clinic as we celebrate our 75th annual conference.

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Hotel Reservations for 2021 Conference

Housing is now open for the 2021 Midwest Clinic, December 15 - 18, 2021.

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Reynolds Conducting Institute

Taking place during the 75th annual conference, the Reynolds Conducting Institute will be held Thursday, December 16th through Saturday, December 18th at McCormick Place West in Chicago. The Midwest Clinic is committed to supporting the art of conducting by presenting an in depth conducting symposium for outstanding selected participants. (Learn more)

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2021 Clinic Application Information

The portal to submit applications for the 2021 Midwest Clinic is now closed. Thank you to all who applied! We will announce 2021 clinics in early April.

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The Second Annual Barbara Buehlman Prize for Composition

Announcing the Second Annual Beuhlman Prize for Composition Competition. This year we are focusing on works composed for Middle School Wind Band Ensembles.

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The Midwest Clinic

The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference offers guests interested in music education an array of clinics and exhibits, as well as access to music and teaching icons. The conference will also focus on industry trends and future topics in business and music education. With more than 18,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 40 countries, The Midwest Clinic offers music educators and musicians alike an unmatched networking opportunity.

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2021 Featured Clinicians

Mark Ford

Articulation, Balance and Blend With Keyboard Percussion Instruments in Concert Band

Edward Protzman

Gems, Jalopies, & Juggernauts Selecting Appropriate High-Quality Wind Band Performance Literature for Your Ensembles

Drew Leslie

Improving the Sound and Efficiency of High Register Brass Playing

Devin Otto

Say What You Mean, Mean What You Say: Purposeful Gestural and Verbal Communication in Ensemble Settings

Becky Bush

Terrific Tips and Rehearsal Strategies for Middle School Orchestra

Frank Alkyer

The Midwest Jazz Interview

Jonathan Whitaker

The Process: What Coaches Can Teach Us About Building a Better Band

Nicholas Greeson

The Ringmaster: Programming, Rehearsing, and Conducting for the Beginning Band

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2021 Conference Schedule

Registration for the 75th Midwest Clinic is now open!

Hotel Reservations for 2021 Conference

Reynolds Conducting Institute

2021 Clinic Application Information

The Second Annual Barbara Buehlman Prize for Composition

The Midwest Clinic

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