Midwest Clinic Schedule of Events

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The Midwest Clinic has developed and grown into a phenomenal international get-together, and it’s easy to lose track of important and significant happenings during this stellar music education event. Use this handy day-by-day schedule of events to keep track of everything you want to see, from individual clinics to performances. The Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic only happens once a year, so make the most of your time with us!

Wednesday, December 17
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" Chamber Concert Colonel Bruce R. Pulver, Director W375AB
10:15 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.	Central Junior High Full Orchestra Tara Truex, Director W375E
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Clinic *S.H.O.P. Talk - Small Steps to Big Growth* Albert Vela III, clinician Magnolia High School W182
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Frisco Memorial HS Percussion Jacob Carter, Director W184 Clinic *Beyond Compliance: Igniting Engagement in the Band Room* Michael Antmann, clinician Freedom High School W186 Clinic *Emerging Music Educators Keynote Featuring: Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser and The Moanin' Frogs* Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician W185 Clinic *It's Not New, It's Upcycled! Creating 21st-Century Band Repertoire from the Legacy of Australian Heritage Woman Composers* Tracy Videon, clinician University of Melbourne W179 Clinic *Music by Black Composers: Repertoire for Student Flutists and More!* Rachel Barton Pine, clinician Rachel Barton Pine Foundation Jennifer Kennard, clinician Concordia University (SP) W178 Clinic *Program Advocacy Through Data: Telling Your Story* Tim Linley, clinician Cadenza Strategy Group W187 Clinic *The Elephant in Our Rehearsal Hall: Food Insecurity Affecting Our Students* Frank Tracz, clinician Kansas State University Susan Williams, clinician Cleveland Clinic Association W181
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Clinic *Band New Music Reading Session* Bryan Miller, clinician W183
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.	Harlingen High School South Jazz Orchestra Ronnie Rios, Director W196
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Clinic *Not Anointed by Rosin, No Problem: Thriving in the Orchestra Classroom as a Non-String Player* Perry Holbrook, clinician Walton High School W193
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Clinic *CHAT Room: A Chat with Alfred Watkins* Alfred Watkins, clinician W182
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Forney High School Wind Ensemble Cody Newman, Director W375AB
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Fairview High School Chamber Orchestra Lee Anderson, Director W190 Clinic *Embracing Diversity and Expanding our Programming Options: Latin American Music for Young Wind Bands* Rubén Darío Gómez, clinician Southern Illinois University Edwardsville W179 Clinic *Inspiring Leaders Through Music: A Legacy for the Next Generation* Rebecca Phillips, clinician Colorado State University Myra Rhoden, clinician University of West Georgia Linda Moorhouse, clinician University of Illinois Edna Grace, clinician Retired - Band Director from Charleston, SC Erin Steele, clinician Conn Selmer, Inc. W185 Clinic *It Takes Two: The Clarinet and The Saxophone* Beth Fabrizio, clinician Retired/ Fabrizio's Musical Concepts Elizabeth Rosinbum, clinician Private Instruction W181 Clinic *Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin’, Keep Them Mallets Rollin’: Advice & Resources for Smooth 2- and 4-Mallet Rolls on Keyboard Percussion* Julia Gaines-Montag, clinician University of Missouri W186
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Clinic *Day One: Steps for Success with your Beginning Jazz Band* Richard Dunscomb, clinician The Midwest Clinic Jose Diaz, clinician Diaz Music Institute W192 Clinic *De Cero a Cien: A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Mariachi Program* Ricardo Martinez, clinician Buchser Middle School W178
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Clinic *Day One - Trumpet* Lynne Jackson, clinician W193
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Clinic *CHAT Room: A Chat with the British Royal Marines* The British Royal Marines, clinician W182
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.	Youth Performing Arts School Percussion Ensemble Kevin Callihan, Director W184
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Clinic *Day One - Trombone* Chip De Stefano, clinician W193
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.	Leander Middle School Honors Band Liz Love, Director W375E
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Clinic *Beyond the Notes, Bridging Cultures: Interpretation Tips for Conductors Navigating Chinese-Inspired Repertoire* Meijun Chen, clinician University of British Columbia Gao Hong, clinician Carleton College W179 Clinic *Day Two: Next Steps for Success with your Beginning Jazz Band* Antonio Garcia, clinician The Midwest Clinic Don Zentz, clinician Douglas Anderson School of the Arts W192 Clinic *Making It Their Space: Empowering Student Voice and Ownership while Building Community in Your Music Program* Cecilia Clark, clinician Woodland High School Young Kim, clinician Johns Creek High School David Vandewalker, clinician Metropolitan Atlanta Youth Wind Ensemble Taylor Watts, clinician Kell High School W185 Clinic *Practical Pedagogy: Level Up Your Rehearsals!* Laura Bell, clinician Stafford Middle School Katie Lewis, clinician Maus Middle School W181 Clinic *Sound Before Symbol: Building Musicianship in Beginner Band with Aural & Improv Activities* Ernest Mills, clinician Oxbridge Academy W187
1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.	Clinic *Orchestra New Music Reading Session* Bryan Miller, clinician Frank Lestina, clinician Vernon Hills HS (Retired) W183
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.	Clinic *Exploring New Horizons – International Collaboration & New Repertoire for Clarinet* Manuel Martínez, clinician Artistas Prado W190
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Clinic *Solo to Ensemble: Harnessing Peer Power for Program Growth!* Heather Henson, clinician American Christian Academy Randall Coleman, clinician University of Tennessee at Chattanooga W178
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Centennial High School Wind Ensemble David Matchim, Director W375AB
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Homestead High School Jazz Ensemble 1 Jason Witzigreuter, Director W196 Clinic *Double Talk: Oboe and Bassoon Fundamentals to Improve Response, Intonation, and Tone* Kathleen Bell, clinician West Texas A&M University Conor Bell, clinician West Texas A&M University W181 Clinic *Klezmer and Concert Bands: An Unexpected Wedding* Itamar Danziger, clinician Composer W179 Clinic *Music Making Through the Eyes & Ears of a Composer: Timothy Mahr on How to Lift Music Off the Page for an Enriching Performance* Timothy Mahr, clinician Professor Emeritus, St. Olaf College (MN) Paul Kile, clinician Edina High School W184 Clinic *Music Parent Session* Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician David Vandewalker, clinician W182 Clinic *Teaching Brass from a Woodwind Perspective* Jose Pope, clinician Ten Oaks Middle School W187 Clinic *The Sound of Success: Building a Thriving Music Program Through Recruitment and Retention* Robert Schwartz, clinician Southeastern Louisiana University Frances Fonza, clinician Southeastern Louisiana University Johnnie Bankens, clinician Southeastern Louisiana University W185
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	Clinic *Artistic Bowings: Developing the Bow Arm to Perform Musically at All Ages* David Pope, clinician Baldwin Wallace University / Alfred Music W193
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Clinic *Don’t Fret! Discover Ways of Teaching Various Styles of Playing Guitar to Students of All Ages* Glen McCarthy, clinician George Mason University Rob Pethel, clinician Therrell Cluster Elementary Schools W178
4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.	Clinic *S.H.O.P. Talk - Percussion Inventory Management: Embedding Healthy Habits into Your Curriculum* Benjamin Gervais, clinician Olathe Northwest High School W182
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	Louisville Winds Nan Moore, Director W375E PRISM Quartet Matthew Levy, Director W183
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Thomas S. Wootton High School Chamber Orchestra Carolyn Herman, Director W190 Clinic *A New Approach to Mentorship: Working with Alliances and Making It Sustainable* James Weaver, clinician NFHS Bob Morrison, clinician Quadrant Research Leon Kuehner, clinician Iowa Alliance for the Arts Rebecca Martin, clinician Idaho Commission On The Arts Thad Driskell, clinician Iowa High School Music Association W185 Clinic *Approaches to Authenticating Native Hawaiian Music for Wind Ensemble* Rickey Badua, clinician California State Polytechnic University, Pomona James David, clinician Colorado State University Chadwick Kamei, clinician University of Hawaii West Oahu W179 Clinic *Better Hands for Better Bands: A Conducting Refresher* Brett Richardson, clinician Texas Lutheran University Kyle Glaser, clinician Texas State University W187 Clinic *Big Band Drumming At First Sight!* Steve Fidyk, clinician Temple University Boyer College of Music and Dance W192 Clinic *Draft Your Blueprint: Design, Refine, and Fortify a Career Built to Last* Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician Conn Selmer Mary Land, clinician Western Michigan University W181 Clinic *Listen Up: Using Recording Tools You Already Have to Build Skills You Want for You and Your Students* Ryan Adamsons, clinician Jazz Education Network W186
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" Concert 1 Colonel Bruce R. Pulver, Director W375AB
7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.	University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble I J B Scott, Director W196
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.	The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" Concert 2 Colonel Bruce R. Pulver, Director W375AB

Thursday, December 18
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Robert Frost Middle School Advanced Orchestra Andrea Cameron, Director W190
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Atlantic Brass Band Salvatore Scarpa, Director W375E Little Elm High School Percussion Ensemble Matt Neal, Director W184 Clinic *Before Rehearsal: Planning For Your Beginning Jazz Ensemble* George Andrikokus, clinician Hinsdale Middle School Matthew Johnson, clinician James Hart Middle School W192 Clinic *From Mistakes to Music: Honing Error Detection for Deeper Ensemble Musicianship* Catheryn Foster, clinician Virginia Tech Ward Miller, clinician Dr. Ward Miller, Music Education Consultant W187 Clinic *Harmonizing Stress* Chris Grifa, clinician Clay Middle School W179 Clinic *No Gimmicks, Just Music - A Band Director’s Guide to Making Music with Limited Instrumentation* Joseph Earp, clinician Hinds Community College W186 Clinic *Recruiting and Promoting Female Low Brass Players in Middle and High School Band* Adam Frey, clinician International Tuba Euphonium Assocation Joanna Hersey, clinician University of North Carolina Pembroke Megumi Kanda, clinician 1st Vice President of the International Trombone Association Myra Rhoden, clinician University of West Georgia Jessica Leech Sneeringer, clinician Music Director, The Athena Brass Band W185 Clinic *The Legacy of John L. Whitwell: A Life Shaping Wind Band Conducting and Music Education - A Conversation* J.T. Womack, clinician Mars Hill University Patricia Brumbaugh, clinician Northwestern Michigan College W181 Clinic *Winds of the North: Canadian Perspectives on Wind Band Repertoire* Darrin Oehlerking, clinician University of Saskatchewan W183
8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Shadow Ridge Middle School Honor Winds Ross Patterson, Director W375AB
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Clinic *Moving and Grooving: Paul Rolland Shifting and Vibrato Actions for Your String Students* Aaron Jacobs, clinician The University of New Mexico W193
9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Clinic *CHAT Room: A Chat with Omar Thomas* Omar Thomas, clinician W182
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Clinic *Beyond the Baton: Programming, Interpretation, Performance and Leadership* Frank Battisti, clinician Conductor Emeritus, New England Conservatory of Music Richard Floyd, clinician University of Texas, retired Craig Kirchoff, clinician Director Emeritus - University of Minnesota W185 Clinic *Demystifying The Saxophone: A Modern & Simple Approach to Fundamentals* Nathan Mertens, clinician University of Colorado Boulder W186 Clinic *Inclusion Through Creativity: Games, Activities, and Projects for Learning Digital Composition at the Middle Level* Gillian Desmarais, clinician Maplewood Public Schools W179 Clinic *Making it Work, When You're the One! The Only One!* Meagan Stephens, clinician Three Rivers ISD Clayton Capello, clinician Pettus ISD W181 Clinic *US Army Band "Pershing's Own" Herald Trumpets* Tom Dell'Omo, clinician W187
10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.	St. Olaf College Jazz I Joseph Jefferson, Director W196
10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.	Clinic *CHAT Room: A Chat with Chuck Cushinery* Chuck Cushinery, clinician W182
10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Grisham Saxophone Ensemble Mason England, Director W190
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Clinic *Day One - Trumpet* Lynne Jackson, clinician W193
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	UNT Center Woodwind Quintet Darrel Hale, Director W183
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Bentonville High School Wind Ensemble Timothy Hendrix, Director W375AB Plano East Senior High School Symphony Orchestra Ann G. Smith, Director W375E
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Clinic *A Conversation with Jerry Junkin* Jerry Junkin, clinician University of Texas at Austin Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician Conn-Selmer, Inc. W181 Clinic *Architecture & Inspiration: Percy Grainger's Home & Studio* Curt Ebersole, clinician The Masters School & Westchester Symphonic Winds W186 Clinic *Creating Servant Leaders in Your Student Leadership Team* David Montgomery, clinician Baylor University W187 Clinic *Grow Where You Are Planted: Cultivating Success in a Small School.* Rebecca Warren, clinician Mandan Middle School, Retired Trudy Fraase-Wolf, clinician Zeeland Public Schools John R. Carlisle, clinician Hannan Jr.Sr. High School, Principal Karen Gregg, clinician Lyons Middle Senior High School W185 Clinic *Percussion for the Non-Percussionist Band Director* Jefferson Grant, clinician Lowndes High School W179 Clinic *Unlocking the Groove: Integrating Latin Percussion in Jazz Ensembles* Jose Diaz, clinician Diaz Music Institute W192
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Clinic *Day One - Trombone* Chip De Stefano, clinician W193
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Clinic *Do You Hear What I Hear? Effective Rehearsal Strategies for Strings* Rebecca MacLeod, clinician University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Frank Diaz, clinician Indiana University W190
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Brass IMPACT! Mark Norman, Director W183 Mountain View High School Jazz Ensemble Sam Ormson, Director W196 Ninkasi Percussion Group Ninkasi Percussion, Director W184 Clinic *Establishing Effective Partnerships to Enhance Music Programs* Laurie Fellenz, clinician Wisconsin School Music Association Chiho Feindler, clinician Save The Music Foundation W181 Clinic *Learning to Listen: Recording Projects for Large Ensembles* Vince Kenney, clinician Drake University Bradley Genevro, clinician Oklahoma State University Jacquelyn Meunier, clinician Southeast Polk High School W185 Clinic *Six Ways to Make Your Ensembles, Lessons, and Classes More Accessible for Every Student, No Matter How They Learn Best* Rhoda Bernard, clinician Berklee College of Music W187 Clinic *The Funhouse Mirror of Conducting: Are We Really Seeing Ourselves and Our Rehearsals Honestly?* James Jordan, clinician Westminster Choir College of Rider University W186 Clinic *You Cannot Teach an Empty Chair: An Affirmational Approach to Recruitment, Retention, and Representation* Chandran Daniel, clinician Thompson Jr. High School/Bands W179
1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.	Clinic *What Do I Say to the Winds? And Other Full Orchestra Topics* Joshua Thompson, clinician Westwood High School W193
2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.	Canyon Ridge Middle School Honor Band Amy Allison Rivera, Director W375E
2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.	Clinic *S.H.O.P. Talk - How to Cultivate Excellence through Collaboration and Kindness* John Hermanson, clinician Fort Collins High School W182
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Lexington High School Chamber Orchestra Rachel Jayson, Director W190 South Grand Prairie High School Wind Ensemble Michelle Ross, Director W375AB Clinic *All the Things I Wish I Had Known as a New Teacher* Joshua Taylor, clinician Timberwood Middle School W186 Clinic *From Emerging to Essential: New Repertoire You Need to Know* Brandon Houghtalen, clinician University of Texas at El Paso Tremon Kizer, clinician University of Central Florida Jaclyn Hartenberger, clinician University of Melbourne – Conservatorium of Music W185 Clinic *Maximizing Every Minute: Transforming Score Study into an Active, Music-Making Experience* Nicholas Balla, clinician Arkansas State University Kimberly Fleming, clinician University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign W181 Clinic *Music Parent Session* Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician David Vandewalker, clinician W182 Clinic *Supercharge Your Rehearsals: Using Companion Guides To Unlock Your Ensemble's Maximum Potential* Tiffany Hitz, clinician Robinson Secondary School Tyler Grant, clinician Tyler S. Grant Music Works, LLC W187 Clinic *The Importance of Working with School Administration: From an Administrator’s Perspective* Brad Coffman, clinician Russellville School DIstrict W179
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.	Clinic *An Alternate Way to Teach Young Musicians* Diane Downs, clinician The Louisville Leopard Percussionists Wesley Greer, clinician The Louisville Leopard Percussionists Jackie Royce, clinician The Louisville Leopard Percussionists Ella Anderson, clinician The Louisville Leopard Percussionists Max Neblett, clinician The Louisville Leopard Percussionists W184 Clinic *Blue Collar Band: Excellence in Suburban Title I Schools* Shan Kazmi, clinician Zion Benton Twp HS, Dist. 126 Michael Wawrzynski, clinician United Township High School W184
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Clinic *US Army Strings* Tom Dell'Omo, clinician W193
4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.	Clinic *S.H.O.P. Talk - Q&A For Band Directors: Students with Differences and Disabilities* Alice Hammel, clinician Disability Specialist Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician Butler University W182
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	Creekview Saxophone Vivaldi Quartet Arturo Denis, Director W183
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Lafayette Jazz Ensemble Chris Strange, Director W196 Clinic *It’s Not What You Do, But How You Do It: Tips for More Meaningful Rehearsals* Scott Tobias, clinician West Virginia University W187 Clinic *Middle School Band Director Panel* Corey Graves, clinician W181 Clinic *Student Ownership of Learning in the Music Classroom* James Drew, clinician Fort Bend ISD W179 Clinic *Teaching Beginning Band in High School: How and Why?* Jeff W. Ball, clinician Grand Street Campus High Schools Karla Aristy, clinician Grand Street Campus High Schools Sondra Braeutigam, clinician Grand Street Campus High Schools Matthew Mantione, clinician EBC High School for Public Service W185
4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.	Grand Rapids Symphonic Band Barry Martin, Director W375E
6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.	North Texas Wind Symphony Eugene Migliaro Corporon, Director W375AB
7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.	USAF Band Airmen of Note Chief Master Sergeant Brian MacDonald, Director W196

Friday, December 19
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Dodgen Middle School Chamber Orchestra Ashley Culley, Director W190 Kerr Middle School Honors Band Catharine Klein, Director W375E
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Desert Winds Charles Maguire, Director W375AB Elkins High School Percussion Ensemble Christopher Dial, Director W184 Clinic *An IDEA in Action: Composer Reflections on Their Journey to Writing for Winds* Gabe Musella, clinician UIL Kevin Day, clinician UC San Diego W181 Clinic *Bach to Basics: How to Make Your Band Sound Like an Organ* Keysto Stotz, clinician Skiatook High School Bobby Kitchen, clinician Skiatook High School W183 Clinic *Empowering Music Educators Through Mentorship: Pathways to Professional Growth, Retention, and Longevity* Matt Koperniak, clinician Fulton County Schools Josh Byrd, clinician University of West Georgia Dexter Bailey, clinician Creekside High School Myah Dickerson, clinician Elkins Pointe Middle School Jessica Thomas, clinician Hopewell Middle School W185 Clinic *Inspiring Hope in Our Students...and Ourselves* Peggy Rakas, clinician Hofstra University W186 Clinic *Meet Them Where They Are: Tiered Teaching Strategies for the Concert Band* Jennifer Hamilton, clinician Red Mountain High School W187 Clinic *What the Heck is a C?? A Beginner’s Guide to Jazz Guitar* Brendan Frank, clinician Antioch Upper Grade School W192
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.	Clinic *S.H.O.P. Talk - Everyone Belongs Here: Creating Sensory-Friendly Concerts In Your School* Evan Schroeder, clinician Zionsville Middle School W182
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Clinic *Spice Up Your Strings: Rehearsal and Lesson Ideas for Tomorrow & Beyond* Ruth Brittin, clinician University of the Pacific Darcy Ford, clinician Lincoln Unified School District W193
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Clinic *A Conversation with Ray Cramer: One Person Makes a Difference* Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician ConnSelmer, Inc. Ray Cramer, clinician Indiana University W181 Clinic *Four Pillars of a Successful Band Director* Robert Abend, clinician University of South Alabama W179 Clinic *Play It Forward! Navigating the Intersection of Composer, Conductor, Publisher, and Performer* Brian Balmages, clinician Alfred Music W187 Clinic *Show Me the Money: A Guide to Funding Your Artistic Endeavors* Aaron Vogel, clinician Arizona Department of Education Mark Hodge, clinician Arizona Department of Education Kelly Montaño, clinician Arizona Department of Education W185 Clinic *Start With Success: Instilling Clarinet Fundamentals* Aileen Razey, clinician St. Olaf College W186
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.	Clinic *30 Performance Tips for Concert Bands* Robert Sheldon, clinician Composer Heather Meier, clinician W183 Clinic *Jazz New Music Reading Session* Richard Dunscomb, clinician Chief Master Sergeant Brian MacDonald, clinician US Airforce Airmen of Note W196
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Clinic *CHAT Room: A Chat with Julie Duty* Julie Duty, clinician W182
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.	Clinic *Middle School String Rehearsal Lab* Gerald Fowkes, clinician Amy Lestina Tonaki, clinician Sycamore Community School District W470AB
11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Clinic *Day One - Trombone* Chip De Stefano, clinician W193
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.	Pearland Junior High West Honors Band Meredith Bishop, Director W375E
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	University of Tennessee Percussion Ensemble Andrew Bliss, Director W184
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	VanderCook College of Music Symphonic Band Alexander Kaminsky, Director 375AB
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Clinic *Building Skills for Music Industry Careers Beyond Performance* Carolyn Grant, clinician NAMM Foundation Heather Mansell, clinician Yamaha Corporation of America Bryan Powell, clinician Montclair State University, Music Will Jennifer Witt, clinician Sweetwater Sound, Inc. W185 Clinic *Expanding Access: Engaging Rural Music Students Through Popular Music Ensembles* Bryan Powell, clinician Montclair State University W179 Clinic *Programming Music Year Round--NOT Just for Assessment or Contest* David Wing, clinician Venice High School W186 Clinic *Stop Squeaking! Mastering Woodwind Pedagogy in the Middle and High School Band* Brittany Mori, clinician Lost Mountain Middle School Band Sidney Maurice, clinician McClure Middle School Shelley Ferrell, clinician Lovinggood Middle School Joseph Heiberger, clinician Lovinggood Middle School W181 Clinic *The Road Map to Developing Great Lead Players* Bijon Watson, clinician Berklee College of Music W192 Clinic *Unlock Your Brain: Keys to Stress-Free Learning* Patrick Sheridan, clinician Focus on Music, LLC W187
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Clinic *S.H.O.P. Talk - DEIA* Natalie Szabo, clinician International Clarinet Association: DEIA Committee Cathy Woods, clinician International Clarinet Association W182
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Clinic *A Heretic’s Guide to Musicianship Presents: The Fundamentals of Interpretive Expression* Kevin Noe, clinician A Heretic’s Guide to Musicianship W190
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Clinic *The Power of Classroom Citizenship: Building Culture Through Collaborative Learning* Jonathan Glawe, clinician Pioneer High School Amanda Zall, clinician University of Michigan, Marsal family School of Education W193
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	The Moanin' Frogs The Moanin' Frogs, Director W183
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Clinic *CHAT Room: A Chat with Rodney Dorsey, Midwest President* Rodney Dorsey, clinician W182
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Jazz Band Patrick Bowen, Director W196 Ronald Reagan High School Symphony Orchestra Sixto Elizondo, Director W375E Clinic *A Space to Grow: Considering Psychology and Understanding to Foster a Curious, Collaborative, and Effective Rehearsal* Hunter Kopczynski, clinician University of North Carolina at Charlotte Simon Holoweiko, clinician Louisiana State University W181 Clinic *Baton and Breath: Leading with Passion* Steven D. Davis, clinician University of Missouri-Kansas City Jennifer Sengin, clinician University of Missouri-Kansas City W187 Clinic *Beat Burnout: 5 Key Changes to Address It, Recover From It, and Prevent It* Lori Schwartz Reichl, clinician Making Key Changes, LLC W179 Clinic *Post-Modern Band: Directing an Electronic Music Group* Will Kuhn, clinician TI:ME (Technology in Music Education) W186 Clinic *The Hill We Climb: A Panel Discussion on LGBTQ+, Belonging, and Band* Erik Leung, clinician Oregon State University Robert Taylor, clinician Northwestern University John Lynch, clinician University of Wisconsin- Steven's Point Jennifer Martin, clinician Cuesta College Alicia Neal, clinician Eastern Illinois University W185
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Clinic *Day One - Trumpet* Lynne Jackson, clinician W193
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Trinity High School Percussion Ensemble Manny Flores, Director W184
2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.	Clinic *S.H.O.P. Talk - Going Viral: The Band Director’s Guide to Recruitment Videos* Doug Conrad, clinician Frederick County Public Schools W182
2:15 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.	Vista Ridge High School Wind Ensemble Robert Herrings, III, Director W375AB
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.	Cinco Ranch High School Sinfonia Brett Nelsen, Director W190 Clinic *The Midwest Jazz Interview* Carl Allen, clinician University of Missouri - Kansas City Frank Alkyer, clinician DownBeat Magazine W192
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Clinic *A School Cancelation Will Never Surprise Me Again! Long-Term Rehearsal Planning* Caroline Hand, clinician University of Oklahoma Eric Wilson, clinician Baylor University W179 Clinic *Clarinet vs Bass Clarinet: The Long and the Short of It* Robert Spring, clinician Arizona State University, School of Music, Retired Stefanie Gardner, clinician Glendale Community College Joshua Gardner, clinician HIDA School of Music, Arizona State University W185 Clinic *Creating Student-Centered Rehearsals Through Mindful Listening* Jason Missal, clinician The University of Utah W187 Clinic *Cultivating Collaborative Musical Expression in Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsals* Kim Fleming, clinician University of Illinois Mike Vecchio, clinician University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign W181 Clinic *Getting "Midwest Ready:" Tips for Applying to Perform or Present* Rodney Dorsey, clinician Florida State University Kelly Bell, clinician The Midwest Clinic W186 Clinic *Music Parent Session* Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician David Vandewalker, clinician W182
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.	Newfound Chamber Winds Tyler Austin, Director W183 Clinic *It's A Small Band World After All* Roger Dekind, clinician Chicago Public Schools Stan Mauldin, clinician University of Houston W184
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Caliente Jose Diaz, Director W196 Clinic *High School String Orchestra Rehearsal Lab* Chung Park, clinician St. Olaf College Ken Tonaki, clinician Sycamore Community School District W470AB
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	Brass Band of Louisville Jason Cumberledge, Director W375E
5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.	Northshore Concert Band Mallory Thompson, Director W375AB

*Conference events are subject to change.

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