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 2022 Midwest Clinic, December 19 - 22, 2022.

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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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2022 Clinic Application Information

The portal to apply for the 2022 Midwest Clinic will open in early February, 2022 and close in mid-March. Accepted clinics will be announced in 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

Tim Lautzenheiser

A Interview-Conversation With Richard and Cheryl Floyd

Jeremy Woolstenhulme

But We Learned This Already!” Back to the Basics for Students Who Already “Know It All

Heath Jones

Music Technology 101: The Basics of Music Recording, Creating, and Production

Stephen Keys

New Wine in Old Bottles! Practical and Relevant Ways To Implement Educational Technology in the Performance Based Classroom

Jeff Harper

Relate, Retain and Recruit! A Practical Discussion of Connecting and Retaining Students in Challenging Times.

David Vandewalker

Strategies for Rebuilding Music Programs in the New Era

Becky Bush

Terrific Tips and Rehearsal Strategies for Middle School Orchestra

Chip DeStefano

Trombone Pedagogy from Day One

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2021 Conference Schedule

Registration for the 75th Midwest Clinic is now open!

Hotel Reservations for 2021 Conference

Reynolds Conducting Institute

2022 Clinic Application Information

The Second Annual Barbara Buehlman Prize for Composition

The Midwest Clinic

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