A Space to Grow: Considering Psychology and Understanding to Foster a Curious, Collaborative, and Effective Rehearsal
Clinic Synopsis:
In the field of educational psychology, rehearsal is a “cognitive process in which information is repeated over and over as a possible way of learning and remembering it” (Ormrod), a literal “re-hearing.” This session considers how to deliver information that engages our students and creates a motivating environment for growth through sequence, feedback, curiosity, and reflection - understanding the why behind curricular and musical decision-making that prompts curiosity from your ensemble.
Hunter Kopczynski
- Biographical Information
Hunter Kopczynski serves as Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of music at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where he conducts the UNC Charlotte Wind Ensemble, teaches courses in conducting and music education, and administers and conducts the Charlotte Youth Wind Ensembles.
Dr. Kopczynski comes to Charlotte after holding similar positions at Mars Hill University and in the public schools of Virginia. At MHU, he coordinated the band program, conducted the wind symphony, and taught courses in the Department of Music. Additionally, he served as conductor of the Asheville Symphony Youth Orchestra. Before his time in Asheville, Dr. Kopczynski completed his graduate degrees at Michigan State University, where he held instructional and musical responsibilities with each of the concert and athletic bands and served the Graduate School as a Leadership Fellow. Prior to graduate study, he taught middle and high school music in Virginia. There he successfully led high school and middle school bands in the Roanoke County Schools and most recently for six years in the Williamsburg-James City County Schools.
Kopczynski earned the Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Music degrees in Wind Conducting from Michigan State University. He also completed a Master of Arts in Education and a Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude in Music from Virginia Tech. His principal conducting teachers were Kevin L. Sedatole and Travis J. Cross.
Simon Holoweiko - Biographical Information
Simon Holoweiko is the Associate Director of Bands at Louisiana State
University, where he conducts the LSU Symphonic Winds, teaches undergraduate
conducting and graduate wind literature, mentors doctoral students minoring in
conducting, and directs the acclaimed Golden Band from Tigerland. Before
joining LSU, Holoweiko was the Assistant Director of Bands at Michigan State
University, where his responsibilities included serving as Associate Director
of the Spartan Marching Band, conducting the Concert Band and Spartan Youth
Wind Symphony, and teaching additional courses in the College of Music. Prior
to his collegiate career, Holoweiko was the Director of Bands at Martin County
High School in Stuart, Florida where he oversaw all aspects of the band program,
including the marching band, two concert ensembles, and also established a
curricular jazz band and an AP music theory course. Beyond his university
duties, Holoweiko is a co-founder and conductor of the Treasure Coast Summer
Band Camp in Jensen Beach, FL. He is a sought-after clinician and has presented
at numerous state, national, and international conferences. Most recently, the
LSU Symphonic Winds were featured at the 2024 CBDNA Southern Division
Conference. Holoweiko earned his Doctor of Musical Arts in Wind Conducting
degree from Michigan State University. He also holds a Master of Music in Wind
Conducting degree from Columbus State University and a Bachelor of Music
Education degree from Michigan State University. His principal conducting
teachers were Kevin Sedatole and Jamie Nix.
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