Do you have an ensemble with less than perfect instrumentation? We all do! This clinic will give practical solutions to help directors navigate this challenge. Whether you are at a small program or a very large program, this clinic will brainstorm ideas on how to use Flex arrangements, fully adaptable arrangements, and everything in between. The clinic will demonstrate effective use of these types of arrangements. Current repertoire ideas and suggestions will also be discussed.
Nate Seamons
- Biographical Information
Dr. Nate Seamons is the Associate Director of Bands at Brigham Young University. He previously served as the Director of Bands at the Horne School of Music at Snow College, American Fork High School (UT), Hurst Junior High School (TX), Lehi High School (UT), and Gunnison Valley High School, (UT). He holds degrees from Snow College, Brigham Young University, University of Nevada-Las Vegas, and The University of Utah.
In addition to Dr. Seamons educational ensembles, he has served as associate conductor for the Wasatch Winds (UT) and the Irving Symphonic Band (TX). He has also guest conducted the Utah Premiere Brass, and the Utah Wind Symphony. Dr. Seamons has been a guest conductor at honor bands, and school programs both regionally and nationally.
Music has taken Dr. Seamons to Slovakia, Austria, Hong Kong, the Czech Republic, Italy and Canada. He is a former member of the Utah Premiere Brass, Orchestra at Temple Square, and the Las Vegas Philharmonic Orchestra. Dr. Seamons is a Conn-Selmer educational clinician, and an active marching band show designer. He lives in Highland, UT with his wife, Mary Jane and 4 children. He enjoys skiing, hiking, and boating when not making music.