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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 20
7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Registration Open
Central Concourse
8:15 a.m. - 8:20 a.m. Bill Harvey Industry Award Presentation
375 AB
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. "The President's Own" United States Marine Band Chamber
Col. Jason Fettig, conductor(s)
W375AB
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
F1 & F2 Exhibit Hall
9:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Clinic
Lighting a Fire in the Next Generation of Teachers
Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician

W185
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Clinic
Band New Music Reading Session
Lt Col Bryan Miller, clinician

Bands of the Air National Guard, clinician
W183
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Clinic
CHAT - A Conversation with the Royal Marines Band Service
Lt Col Huw Williams, clinician
The Royal Marines Band
Maj Steve Green, clinician
The Royal Marines Band
Warrant Officer 1 (WO1) Mike Robinson, clinician
The Royal Marines Band
Colour Sergeant Nick West, clinician
The Royal Marines Band
W176

Clinic
S.H.O.P. Talk - Beginning a Band Instrument by Connecting to the Elementary General Music Classroom
Michael Francis Smith, clinician
Bourne Intermediate School
W193
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Dickerson Middle School Percussion Ensemble
Scott Brown, Director
W184
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Brandeis High School Symphony Orchestra
Kevin Garcia-Hettinger, Director
W375E

Owasso Saxophone Ensemble
Shawn O'Kelley, Director
W190

Clinic
35 Years The Lord of the Rings
Johan de Meij, clinician
n.a.
W186

Clinic
Baffled by BQ? Go from “Boo!” to “Bravo!” with Brass Quintet Skills 101
United States Naval Academy Band Brass Quintet, clinician
United States Naval Academy
Musician First Class Dan Arute, clinician
United States Naval Academy Band
Senior Chief Musician Davy DeArmond, clinician
United States Naval Academy Band
Musician First Class Erika Loke, clinician
United States Naval Academy Band
Musician First Class Dan Coffman, clinician
United States Naval Academy Band
Musician First Class Aden Beery, clinician
United States Naval Academy Band
W178

Clinic
Blueprint for Success - Cultivating Strong and Successful Relationships with Your Music Partner Programs
Christina Randall, clinician
Sandhills Middle School
Davaron L. Edwards, clinician
McNeese State University
W181

Clinic
Preparation, Realization, and Interpretation – Three Keys for an Artistic Performance of Wind Band Repertoire
Tyler Ehrlich, clinician
The University of Texas at Austin
Viet Cuong, clinician
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
W179

PRODUCT SHOWCASE - Quick Tips to Level Up Your Flute Lips!

Presented by: Wm. S. Haynes Company
Timothy Hagen, clinician
Blair Mothersbaugh, clinician 

W180

Clinic
Repairing the Future: Social Justice, Ensemble Pedagogy, and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Colleen Sears, clinician
The College of New Jersey
Eric Laprade, clinician
The College of New Jersey
W187
10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Hinsdale Middle School Jazz Ensemble
George Andrikokus, Director
W196
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Clinic
Day One - Flute
Erin Cole-Steele, clinician
Conn-Selmer, Inc.
W193
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Wheaton Municipal Band
Dr. Bruce Moss, Director
W375AB
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Clinic
CHAT: The Right Piece at the Right Time: Choosing Repertoire to Bring out the Best in your Orchestra
Shelly Burger, clinician

W176
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Clinic
Beginning Band Building Blocks
Megan Czerwieski, clinician
Red Oak Middle School Band
Chris Eaton, clinician
Red Oak Middle School
Victoria Mays, clinician
Red Oak Middle School
W181

Clinic
Classroom Management for the Modern Middle School Director
Robert Grogan, clinician
Barber Middle School - Cobb County School District, GA
W179

Clinic
Clearing the Path: Leadership in the Age of Change
Nolan Loyde, clinician
Round Rock ISD
W187

Clinic
Community Building: Meet Them Where They Are
Anthony Morris, clinician
University of Georgia
Lorin Green, clinician
Seattle Symphony Orchestra/University of Washington
Michael S. Brown Jr., clinician
University of North of Georgia
Kelvin Jones, clinician
Louisiana State University
Catharine Bushman, clinician
St. Cloud State University
Jack Eaddy, clinician
Western Carolina University
Ashley M. Crawford, clinician
Tennessee State University
Relative Pitch Podcast, clinician
Relative Pitch Podcast
W185

Clinic
Extreme Band Makeover: Percussion Edition
Moses Simon, clinician
Roma High School
Matt Ehlers, clinician
Dripping Springs High School
W186
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Clinic
Don’t Quantize, “Authenticize!”: Latin Music in Your Jazz Program
Darryl Singleton, clinician
Washington State University
César Haas, clinician
Washington State University
W192

Clinic
Expanding Experiences in Orchestra: DAWs, Amps, Pedals, and More
Leo Park, clinician
Maine South High School
W178

PRODUCT SHOWCASE - Building Strong Foundations in Music Performance with TonalEnergy
Presented by: Education Travel Adventures
W180
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Clinic
Day One - Sax
Kim Bain, clinician

W193
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Owasso Percussion Ensemble
Tyler Simmons, Director
W184
1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Faubion MS Orchestra
Kari Zamora, Director
W190
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Clinic
Anyone Can Arrange
Alyssa Grey, clinician
Berry College
W176
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Clinic
S.H.O.P. Talk - A FUN-damental "Technology" Based Brass Warm-Up
Albert Vela III, clinician
Oak Ridge High School
W193
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Arbor Creek Middle School Honors Band
Kimberly Beene, Director
W375E
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Clinic
Choral Techniques for the Band and Orchestra Conductor
Alissa Rowe, clinician
Louisiana State University
W186

Clinic
Promoting Mental Health Through Music: Practical Applications for Band Rehearsals
Christopher Barchesky, clinician
Troy Buchanan High School
Aaron Wacker, clinician
Southeast Missouri State University
W179

Clinic
Teach Music Like a Pirate!
Danni Gilbert, clinician
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
W187

Clinic
What We Need Can Benefit You, Too: Rehearsal Strategies from the Perspective of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Musicians.
Edward Ercilla, clinician
Doral Academy Preparatory
Adam Chitta, clinician
Wood Middle School
W181

Clinic
You Can't Teach Empty Chairs: Recruitment and Retention Strategies That Actually Work!
Angela Ammerman, clinician
George Mason University
Annamarie Bollino, clinician
Stafford County Public Schools
Angela Harman, clinician
Maple Grove Middle School
Christopher Vaughn, clinician
Harpeth Middle School
John Kilkenny, clinician
Chattanooga Symphony & Opera
BettyAnne Gottlieb, clinician
College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati
Joseph Frye, clinician
University of Tennessee at Martin
Tiffany Barton, clinician
Madison Creek Elementary
Laura Black, clinician
Rocky Point Elementary School
W185
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. PRODUCT SHOWCASE - With You Every Step: Vandoren Equipment Recommendations for Every Step of Development

Presented by DANSR
Michael Fenoglio,& Michael Skinner clinicians

W180

Clinic
Side by Side: Building and Sustaining an Effective Community in the Music Studio
Wiff Rudd, clinician
Baylor University
W178
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Clinic
Orchestra New Music Reading Session
Lt Col Bryan Miller, clinician

Frank Lestina, clinician
Vernon Hills High School - Retired
Chicagoland Educators Orchestra, clinician
W183
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Youth Performing Arts School Wind Ensemble
Kevin Callihan, Director
W357AB
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Clinic
How to Start a Percussion Ensemble: A Beginner’s Guide
Members of the U.S. Naval Academy Band, West Point Band, and U.S. Air Force Academy Band Percussion Sections, clinician
United States Naval Academy Band
Musician First Class Tyler Tolles, clinician
United States Naval Academy Band
Musician First Class Brandon Schantz, clinician
United States Naval Academy Band
Sergeant First Class David Bergman, clinician
West Point Band
Technical Sergeant Kathryn Yuill, clinician
United States Air Force Academy Band
W184

Clinic
Kodaly in the Instrumental Classroom? Of Course!
Steve Oare, clinician
Wichita State University
W176
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Hillgrove High School Jazz Orchestra
Jeremy Lumpkin, Director
W196

Clinic
Building a Low Brass Mansion
Demondrae Thurman, clinician
Indiana University
W186

Clinic
Habits of Success for the Emerging Music Educator: College Student Through the First Years of Teaching
Mary Land, clinician
Western Michigan University
Scott Rush, clinician
GIA Publications, Inc. - former Director of Bands, Wando HS
W187

Clinic
Music Parents Session
Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician
The Midwest Clinic
W182

Clinic
Pumps on the Podium - It’s Not About the Shoes! Amplifying the Female Role in Your Band Room
Elise Naber Allen, clinician
Oak Hill Middle School
Cecilia Clark, clinician
Woodland High School
Tiffiny Reckley, clinician
Education Through Music- Los Angeles
Liz Savage, clinician
East Forsyth High School
W185

Clinic
What's Your Motivation?
Ryan Nowlin, clinician
"The President's Own" United States Marine Band
W181
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Winston Churchill High School Orchestra
Jason Nicholas Thibodeaux, Director
W190
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. PRODUCT SHOWCASE - Sight Reading Your Way!

Presented by: Alfred Music
Ted Scalzo, clinician

W180

Clinic
Special Needs --- Incredible Deeds: How To Institute an Inclusive Musical Experience for Students of All Abilities
Bret Kuhn, clinician
Cavaliers Arts, Performance & Education
W178
4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Clinic
Chat: Leading with Trust: Effective Practices for Every Music Educator
Scott Sheehan, clinician

W176
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Marcus High School Wind Symphony
Jeffrey D. Jones, Director
W375E
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Clinic
Choose Wisely: Considerations for Programming Works by Composers from Historically Underrepresented Communities
Cody Edgerton, clinician
University of Southern Mississippi
Henry L. Dorn, clinician
St. Olaf College
W181

Clinic
Developing Essential Jazz Drum Set Styles
Bernard Long, Jr., clinician
Madison High School/ Lindenwood University
W192

Clinic
Extending Your Reach, The "Quilted" Career
Walt Straiton, clinician
MusicFirst
James Frankel, clinician
Founder and Director of MusicFirst
Darla Hanley, clinician
Berklee College of Music
Rick Ghinelli, clinician
CutTime
Jenny Neff, clinician
University of the Arts
Richard Mextorf, clinician
Superintendent= Hamburg Public Schools, PA
Kelly Bell, clinician
Executive Director, Midwest Band/Orchestra clinic
Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician
Attitude Concepts For Today
W185

Clinic
Setting the Table: Addressing the Teacher Shortage, Teacher Licensure Examinations, and Fostering Conditions for Success
Tomisha Price-Brock, clinician
Prodigious Music Concepts, LLC
W186

Clinic
Symphonic Sounds: Creating, Rehearsing and Performing with A Symphony Orchestra
Jim Palmer, clinician
Allatoona High School
W184

Clinic
Zero to Concert in 48 Hours: Strategies for Success with Honor Bands
Travis Cross, clinician
UCLA
W187
4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Clinic
Achieving Clarity Through Definition
David Roth, clinician
Kell High School
W179
5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Clinic
CHAT: Musicianship and Motivation: A Conversation With She-e Wu
She-e Wu, clinician
Northwestern University
W176
5:30 p.m. - 5:35 p.m. Jason Fettig Medal of Honor Presentation
375 AB
5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Clinic
S.H.O.P. Talk - Copyright, Self-publishing, and Digital Music
Scott Harris, clinician
Hal Leonard
W193
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. North Gwinnett High School Chamber Orchestra
David Metrio, Director
W183

PRODUCT SHOWCASE -Something Old, New, Borrowed & Green: Utilizing the Yamaha HD-300 with Your Existing Method Book

Presented by: Yamaha
Michael Pote, clinician

W180

Clinic
Using Chamber Music to Fast-track Your Band or Orchestra to a Winning Performance!
Matt Johnston, clinician
ALRY Publications
Leroy Osmon, clinician
Retired
Amaury Leo´n, clinician
Composer
Kenneth Booker, clinician
Composer
Gabe Musella, clinician
Composer
Éloïse Daoust, clinician
Composer
W178
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. "The President's Own" United States Marine Band 5:30 Concert
Col. Jason Fettig, conductor(s)
W375AB
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Clinic
CHAT: Building Community Through Stylistic Authenticity, from Symphonic to Jazz
Michele Fernández, clinician

W176
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Clinic
Collective Action: Building the Capacity of Teachers to Enact Change
Sara Womack, clinician
Atlanta Public Schools
W187

Clinic
FLEXible Solutions for Non-Perfect Instrumentation
Nate Seamons, clinician
Brigham Young University
W186

Clinic
From the First Note to the Last: Connecting Fundamentals and Musicianship
David Thornton, clinician
Michigan State University
Holly Thornton, clinician
Kinawa School
W181

Clinic
Squeaks Be Gone! Clarinet Tips for Ensemble Directors
Kylie Stultz-Dessent, clinician
Purdue University Fort Wayne
W185
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Clinic
A Polished Percussion Section - A Director's Secret Weapon
Christopher Lamb, clinician
New York Philharmonic / Manhattan School of Music
W179

Clinic
Mariachi Straight Out of the Box: Creating a Standards Based Curriculum for Mariachi
Ramon Nino, clinician
North Side High School
Imelda Martinez, clinician
North Side High School
W184
6:30 p.m. - 6:35 p.m. Robert Gillespie Medal of Honor Presentation
W190
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Klein Cain High School Chamber Orchestra
Sundas Mohi-Truong, Director
W190
7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. The Peabody Jazz Ensemble
Sean Jones, Director
W196
7:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. "The President's Own" United States Marine Band 7:30 Concert
Col. Jason Fettig, conductor(s)
W375AB

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Thursday, December 21
7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Registration Open
Central Concourse
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Clinic
Day One - Sax
Kim Bain, clinician

W193
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. WoodCreek Junior High School
Klayton Hoefler, Director
W190
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Curtis Institute of Music
Blair Bollinger, Director
W183

Clinic
DeMystifing Breath: Finding the Missing Pieces to Unlock Breath Support
Jackie McIlwain, clinician
The University of Southern Mississippi
Shawn Copeland, clinician
The University of Idaho - Lionel School of Music
W181

Clinic
Making Sense of Asymmetric Meters
Barry Hartz, clinician
University of Florida
W186

PRODUCT SHOWCASE - Be the Teacher You Always Dreamed Of Being!
Presented by: Scott Lang Leadership
W180

Clinic
Teach Your Percussionists to Play with 4-Mallets Using the Stevens Technique
Leigh Stevens, clinician
Malletech/Marimba Productions
W179

Clinic
The Importance Of Creating A Culture Of Excellence In Your Ensemble
Paul Kile, clinician
Edina HS
Matthew Arau, clinician
Lawrence University
Cecilia Clark, clinician
Allatoona High School
Jonathan Glawe, clinician
Pioneer HS
W185

Clinic
The Jazz Band Rehearsal - A Work of Art
Dean Sorenson, clinician
University of Minnesota
W192

Clinic
The Music Teacher's Guide to Grant Writing
Melinda Najera, clinician
Piner Middle School
W187

Clinic
The Right Music at the Right Time: Finding Music that Fits Your Beginning Band
Mark Connor, clinician
Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School
Heather Hoefle, clinician
Composer
Sarah Whitlock, clinician
Homewood-Flossmoor High School
W184
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. High School Leadership Institute
 
W182
8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Lambert High School Wind Ensemble
Kevin Morrison, Director
W375AB
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
F1 & F2 Exhibit Hall
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Clinic
From the Rough to the Hope Diamond: Developing Ensemble Artistry with Young String Players
Mimi Zweig, clinician

W176
9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Clinic
Day One - Clarinet
Wendy Higdon Rice, clinician

W193
9:45 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Rushing Middle School Symphonic Winds
Jarred Dodd, Director
W375E
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Hornedo Jazz Ensemble
Elijah Ontiveros, Director
W196
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Clinic
Beyond Measure: "UnGrading" Your Classroom
Chris Gleason, clinician
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
W187

PRODUCT SHOWCASE - Amplifying Music Education Through Innovative Technology Solutions
Presented by: Music First
W180

Clinic
Programming Paradoxes: Choosing Repertoire that Resonates
Scott Hippensteel, clinician
Shepherd University
W179

Clinic
Quality Control: Discovering Repertoire that Meets YOUR Standards
Janet Kim, clinician
University of Connecticut
Mike Lebrias, clinician
University of Texas at Austin
Tina DiMeglio, clinician
University of South Florida
Henry L. Dorn, clinician
St. Olaf College
Alexander Gonzalez, clinician
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Ogechi Ukazu, clinician
University of Texas at Austin
W185

Clinic
So You Want To Be A Music Administrator...
Rick Ghinelli, clinician
CutTime
Joe Clark, clinician
Spring Independent School District
James Drew, clinician
Fort Bend ISD
W181
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Reynolds Conducting Institute
W178
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Clinic
An Orchestra Teachers Guide to Finding, Buying, and Maintaining String Instruments
Bill Lee, clinician
William Harris Lee & Co

 

W186
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Clinic
S.H.O.P. Talk - From Application to Accepted: Preparing for Graduate Conducting Studies
Michelle Bell, clinician
University of Illinois
James Gates, clinician
Penn State University
Herbert Payung, clinician
University of Wisconsin-Madison
W193
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Clinic
Four Symbiotic Elements for Musical Young Percussionists
Francisco Perez, clinician
Lamar University
W176
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. TCU Clarinet Ensemble
Corey Mackey, Director
W190
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Clinic
High School String Orchestra Rehearsal Lab
Kasia Bugaj, clinician

Matthew Radspinner, clinician
Williamsport Millionaire Strolling Strings
W184

Clinic
Middle School Band Rehearsal Lab
Corey Graves, clinician
Jackson Middle School
Cooper Middle School Band, clinician
Cooper Middle School
Matthew Baker, clinician
Cooper Middle School
Alexandra Singer, clinician
Cooper Middle School Band
Doug Wallace, clinician
Cooper Middle School Band
W183
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Clinic
S.H.O.P. Talk - It Takes a Village to Raise a Music Educator
Abigayle Gerdes, clinician
San Diego State University
Karen Koner, clinician
San Diego State University
W193
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Clinic
5 S.M.A.R.T. Ideas to Retain This Year's Beginners: A Primer for High School and Middle School Directors
Marcia Neel, clinician
Music Achievement Council
W185

Clinic
Become the Hero of Your Own Story
Jeffrey Rowser, clinician
Morgan County High School, Madison, Georgia
W187

Clinic
Breaking the Silence: The Experiences of Female Band Directors
Amy Bovin, clinician
University of South Florida
W179

Clinic
Jazz Improv 101
Sean Jones, clinician

W192

PRODUCT SHOWCASE - The Missing Link: How to Get Your Band Students From Beginner to Advanced
Presented by: Alfred Music
Chris Bernotas, clinician
Peter Boonshaft, clinician
Jung Choi, special guest
Magie Donaghue, special guest
Tim Farrell, special guest
Margaret Tung, special guest
W180

Clinic
The Musical Decision Tree: A Tool for Effective Rehearsing
Chris Kaatz, clinician
Stephen F. Austin State University
Abbigail Ramsey-Jones, clinician
Needville High School/Junior High School
Coleman Spears, clinician
Pecos High School
W181
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Clinic
Sound Solutions: Troubleshooting the Trumpet Section
Jason Bergman, clinician
Indiana University
W186
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Tyler Junior College
Jeremy Strickland, Director
W375AB
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Summer Creek High School Symphony Orchestra
David Irish, Director
W375E
12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Clinic
S.H.O.P. Talk - Representation & Role Models: Tools to Build an Inclusive and Impactful Brass Section
Amanda Collins, clinician
University of Missouri
Ashley Killam, clinician
AK Artist Management; Diversify the Stand
Carrie Blosser, clinician
Diversify the Stand
W193
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Del Rio High School Jazz Ensemble
Aldo Christopher Morales, Director
W196

Clinic
Beginning Band & Strings: Your Situation May Be Different but Your Questions Should Be the Same
Charles Menghini, clinician
President Emeritus, VanderCook College of Music
George Quinlan, Jr., clinician
Quinlan and Fabish Music Company
Erin Cole, clinician
Conn-Selmer Education Division
Connie Bimm, clinician
Mother Teresa Academy
Amy Lestina Tonaki, clinician
Sycamore Community School District
Ken Tonaki, clinician
Sycamore Community School District
W185

Clinic
Creating a Student-Centered Wind Band Experience
Tanner Smith, clinician
Walnut Grove High School
W179

Clinic
Inclusive Ensembles: Simple Strategies to Make Music Work for More People
Julie Duty, clinician
United Sound, Inc
W187

Clinic
Leading from the Podium: Creating an Environment Where Students Want to Be!
Taylor Watts, clinician
Kell High School
W181

PRODUCT SHOWCASE - The Phygital Musician: How Blurring the Lines Can Focus and Deepen Our Musical Connections
Presented by: Make Music
Brian Balmages, clinician
W180
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Clinic
Setting up Your String Students for Success! Diagnose and Correct Technical Problems to Allow Your Students to Play Their Best
Charles Laux, clinician
Lassiter High School, Cobb County School District
W176

Clinic
Virtual Professional Learning Communities: Connecting Music Teachers in Small Schools to Meaningful, Content-specific, Professional Development
David Rolandson, clinician
Minot State University
Lana Hekkel, clinician
Sidney Public School District
W186
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Clinic
CHAT: Lessons learned from the Classroom to “The President’s Own”
Ryan Nowlin, clinician

W193
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Reedy High School Percussion Ensemble
Scott Baldwin, Director
W184

Sotto Voce Tuba Quartet
Dr. Michael Forbes, Director
W183
2:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Saratoga High School Saratoga Strings
Michael Boitz, Director
W190
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Reynolds Conducting Institute
W178
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Braswell High School Wind Symphony
Aaron Snipes, III, Director
W375E

Clinic
Finding Success at a Title 1 Middle School as a Sole Director
Timothy Gonzalez, clinician
McAuliffe Middle School (Southwest Independent School District)
W179

Clinic
From the Podium: Get the Percussion Sound You Want and the Sound You Need!
Tracy Wiggins, clinician
University of North Alabama
W187

Clinic
Leadology: The Art of Lead Trombone Playing
Steve Wiest, clinician
WIESTWORLD Productions LLC
W192

Clinic
Music Parents Session
Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician

4th Floor Board Room

Clinic
The Mexican Repertoire Initiative
Brian Messier, clinician
Dartmouth College
Nubia Jaime-Donjuan, clinician
Unaffiliated
Eric Jimenez, clinician
Educational Support Manager Southwest US & Mexico-Conn Selmer, Inc.
Sixto Montesinos, clinician
Saint Mary’s College of California Head of Instrumental Studies
Cory Meals, clinician
Assistant Professor in Music Education, University of Houston
W185
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Clinic
Orchestra Curriculum: Developing a Map for Your Program
Debbie Lyle, clinician
The Bornoff Foundation for the Advancement of String Education (
Felipe Morales-Torres, clinician
Bornof Foundation for the Advancement of String Education
W181

Clinic
Pedagogical Practices to Maximize Precious Rehearsal Time
Anthony Susi, clinician
Retired Band Director/Published Composer
W186
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Clinic
CHAT: Tuneful Teaching From the Very Start
Cheryl Floyd, clinician
Hill Country Middle School, Retired
W193
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. PRODUCT SHOWCASE - Randall Standridge Music Orchestra - Reading Session
Presented by: Randall Standridge Strings
Katie O'Hara LaBrie, clinician

W180
4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Keller Middle School Band
David Puckett, Director
W375AB
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Clinic
It's the Bridge, Not the Break: Going from Band to Orchestra
Timothy Heath, clinician
Wake Forest University
Jordan Ford, clinician
Thompson High School (Alabaster Schools)
Kevin Fitzgerald, clinician
Jacksonville Symphony (Florida)
W185

Clinic
Making Music in an Age of Anxiety: We Need "Us" Now more than Ever
Milt Allen, clinician
The Music Guerrilla (501.c3)
W187

Clinic
Public Relations and Music Education Work Hand-in-Hand
John J. Gallagher, clinician
Longwood Central School District
W179

Clinic
There is Life After College! Navigating Interviews, Accepting Your First “Big Kid” Job and Thriving in Your First Few Years of Teaching!
Kathleen Amabile, clinician
Elk Lake School District
W176
4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Butler University
Matt Pivec, Director
W196
4:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Clinic
CHAT: Conversation with the Prez
Rodney Dorsey, clinician

W193
4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. h2 quartet
h2 quartet, Director
W183

Clinic
Flute Tips and Tricks: Making Tone and Pitch Development Fun Using Something Old and Something New
Olivia Boatman, clinician
Belhaven University
Keith Hanlon, clinician
Brightpoint Community College
W186

Clinic
Outreach, Impact, Legacy: Connecting with Our Audiences Through Livestream Productions
Brittan Braddock, clinician
Mercer University
Peter Rubardt, clinician
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra
Bret Barrow, clinician
Pensacola Symphony Orchestra
Quinton Williams, clinician
WSRE-TV/PBS Pensacola
W181
4:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Clinic
IYCB (If you conduct better…)
Larry Livingston, clinician
USC Thornton School of Music
Carl St.Clair, clinician
USC Thornton School of Music
Elizabeth Bennett, clinician
New Trier High School
Matthew Nix, clinician
New Trier High School
W184
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pebble Hills High School Flute Choir
Cecil Crabtree-Spring, Director
W190
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. College Night
375 D
5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Louisville Concert Band
Frederick Speck, Director
W375E
7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Osaka Shion Wind Orchestra
Kazuyoshi Akiyama, conductor(s)
W375AB
7:30 p.m. - 7:35 p.m. Antonio Garcia Medal of Honor Presentation
W196
7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. U.S. Navy Band Commodores
Capt. Kenneth Collins, conductor(s)
W196

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Friday, December 22
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Open
Central Concourse
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Clinic
Day One - Flute
Erin Cole-Steele, clinician
Conn-Selmer, Inc.
W193
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Dublin High School Chamber Orchestra
Elliot Polot, Director
W190

Round Rock High School Sax Choir
David Mobley, conductor(s)
W183

Spring HS Percussion Ensemble
JD Guzman, Director
W184

Clinic
BEYOND THE NOTES
Paula Crider, clinician
University of Texas, Ret.
W179

Clinic
It's All About Culture
Bob Medworth, clinician
Northview High School, Retired
Matt Harloff, clinician
Avon High School
Barry Houser, clinician
University of Illinois
W185

Clinic
Listening Around The Bandstand
David Detweiler, clinician
Florida State University
Scotty Barnhart, clinician
Florida State University
Leon Anderson, clinician
Florida State University
Kevin Jones, clinician
Florida State University
Rodney Jordan, clinician
Florida State University
Bill Peterson, clinician
Florida State University
W192

PRODUCT SHOWCASE - Lets Hit The Easy Button
Presented by: Make Music
Ted Scalzo, clinician
W180

Clinic
Score Preparation Is Like Planning a Family Vacation
Don Schofield, clinician
The United States Air Force Band
W186

Clinic
The Tuning Tackle Box
Karen Houghton, clinician
Houghton Horns
Janet B. Nye, clinician
Houghton Horns
W181

Clinic
Why Teach, Why Now?
Paul Budde, clinician
University of Wisconsin - River Falls
Erin Holmes, clinician
Farmington High School
W187
8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Canyon Vista Middle School Honors Band
Jay Hagy, Director
W375E
9:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Clinic
CHAT: Woodwind and Brass Pedagogy: There Are NO Bad Questions!
John Benzer, clinician
University of Houston
W176
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Reynolds Conducting Institute
W178
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Open
F1 & F2 Exhibit Hall
10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Clinic
“Stop Rushing and Play In Tune!”— Solutions to the Biggest Ensemble Problems in Orchestra
Christopher Selby, clinician
Charleston School of the Arts
W176

Clinic
The Power of Small: Achieving Big Results in Your Small School Band Program
Tami Goss, clinician
Bridge City ISD
W183
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Clinic
Day One - Clarinet
Wendy Higdon Rice, clinician

W193
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Clinic
Empowering and Mentoring the Next Generation of Female Band Directors
Jerianne Larson, clinician
University of North Texas
Amy Woody, clinician
University of North Texas
Christi Blahnik, clinician
University of Michigan
Julia Hartnett, clinician
Yough School District
W185

Clinic
How We Teach Is As Important as What We Teach: 20 Ways to Energize Your Rehearsals
Peter Boonshaft, clinician
Professor Emeritus of Music, Hofstra University
W187

Clinic
Jazz New Music Reading Session
Richard Dunscomb, clinician

W196

PRODUCT SHOWCASE -Enhancing the beginning percussionist experience utilizing YX-1030PR, YV-2030MS and YM-40
Presented by: Yamaha
Jim Yakas, clinician
W180

Clinic
Student Empowerment in Music Ensembles: Integrating Social-Emotional Learning and Trauma-Informed Pedagogy
Ryan Scherber, clinician
Case Western Reserve University
Adrienne Bedell, clinician
Case Western Reserve University
W181

Clinic
Top Ten Tips for Happy Bassoonists!
Jason Worzbyt, clinician
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
W179

Clinic
Tune of the Week: an engaging way to get your students to think and write about music
David Zerkel, clinician
University of Michigan
W186
10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. VanderCook College of Music Symphonic Band
Alexander Kaminsky, conductor(s)
W375AB
11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Aero Quartet
Walt Puyear, Director
W190

Bridgeland High School Symphony Orchestra
Sarah Lopes, Director
W375E

Forney High School Percussion Ensemble
Riley Warren, Director
W184
11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Clinic
S.H.O.P. Talk - How to Stream Concerts and Performances the Right Way: Copyright Guidance from School Music License!
Brenna Horn-Cronin, clinician
School Music License
Alec Harris, clinician
School Music License
W193
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Clinic
“How Does That Go?” – Success in Rhythmic Sight-Reading
Ron Castonguay, clinician
The Frederick Gunn School
W179

Clinic
A Breath of Fresh Air for Bands in a Small, Rural Community
John Mireles, clinician
Brady High School
John Carroll, clinician
Monahans ISD
W181

Clinic
An Interview with Frank Ticheli
Frank Ticheli, clinician
University of Southern California Thornton School of Music
Tim Lautzenhesier, clinician
Conn-Selmer, Inc.
W185

Clinic
Playing the Numbers Game in a Title 1 Middle School Band Program
Jennifer Borders, clinician
West Mesquite High School
Liz Shine, clinician
Vanston Middle School, Mesquite ISD
W187

PRODUCT SHOWCASE - The New Age of Teaching Perfect Breathing Techniques to Music Students
Presented by: Lung Trainers
W180

Clinic
The Conductor: Translating Vision into Sound
Giovanni Santos, clinician
La Sierra University
W186
12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Clinic
Understanding Foundational Biomechanics of Early Bass Playing
Robert Goodlett, clinician
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
W176
12:45 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Interservice Trombone Quartet
Stephen Farrell, Director
W183
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Clinic
S.H.O.P. Talk - Creativity - Where Failure May Be a Requirement
David Law, clinician
Iowa Alliance for Arts Education
W193
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. PRODUCT SHOWCASE - Randall Standridge Music Reading Band - Meet the Composers!
Presented by: Randall Standridge
375 E
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Reynolds Conducting Institute Open Rehearsal with H. Robert Reynolds and Jamie Nix
W178
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Hoover High School First Edition Jazz Ensemble
Sallie Vines White, Director
W196

Westwood High School Wind Ensemble
Thomas Turpin, Director
W375AB

Clinic
A Band Director’s Guide to Beginning Woodwinds
John Denis, clinician
Texas State University
W186

Clinic
Demystifying Social Media & Making it Work for You
Jennie Fabianski, clinician
Chattahoochee High School
Matthew Crisman, clinician
Chattahoochee High School
W181

Clinic
Elevate Your Plan to Meet the Needs of Every Student: Juggling Unique Learner Needs to Ensure Success and Belonging
Denese Odegaard, clinician
Retired Fargo Public Schools and NAfME Past President
W187

Clinic
How You Doin’? Dealing With the Hidden Challenges of Anger, Burnout, Anxiety, and Depression
Jane Detweiler, clinician
Whitney Counseling/MSBOA Emeritus/ASBDA
W179

Clinic
Treasured Tips and Paying It Forward!
Jon Gomez, clinician
Conn-Selmer Division of Education, Clinician
Richard Saucedo, clinician
Conn-Selmer Division of Education, Senior Clinician
Erin Cole Steele, clinician
Director of the Division of Education, Conn-Selmer Inc.
W185
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Clinic
CHAT: Be the Music: Keeping Music Alive in YOU is a Conduit to Passionate Teaching
Demondrae Thurman, clinician

W176

Clinic
S.H.O.P. Talk - Podcasting: An Entrepreneurial Opportunity for the Modern-Day Musician
Heidi Kay Begay, clinician
Flute 360
W193
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Carmel High School Percussion Ensemble
Matthew Black, Director
W184

Jasper 9-10 High School Legacy Orchestra
Matthew Moreno, Director
W190
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. PRODUCT SHOWCASE - “The Complete Warm-Up for Band” – A New Daily Fundamentals Method

Presented by: Excelcia Music Publishing
Carol Brittin Chambers and Tyler Arcaripresenters
with Canyon Vista Middle School Band

375 E

Clinic
The Midwest Jazz Interview
Frank Alkyer, clinician

Marcus Printup, clinician
W192
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Clinic
Advocacy Beyond the Pandemic: Getting the Job Done at the National, State, and Local Levels
Scott Sheehan, clinician
National Association for Music Education
Amanda Karhuse, clinician
National Association for Music Education
Johnathan Hamiel, clinician
Chapel-Hill Carrboro City Schools
W185

Clinic
Growing Up Your Saxophone From Middle School To College
Kyle Hutchins, clinician
Virginia Tech
Caitlin Schmidt, clinician
Woodrow Wilson High School
W187

Clinic
Music Parents Session
Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician
The Midwest Clinic
W182

Reynolds Conducting Institute Concert
W178

Clinic
Sliding to Success: Effective Methods for Teaching Beginning Trombone
Ross Patterson, clinician
Shadow Ridge Middle School
W179

Clinic
The Well-rounded Musician
Ann Smith, clinician
Plano East Senior High School
W186

Clinic
What You Need to Know if You are Applying to Perform at Midwest
Rodney Dorsey, clinician
Midwest Clinic Board of Directors
Kelly Bell, clinician
The Midwest Clinic
W181
3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Clinic
CHAT: Being Correct Don’t Make It Right
Richard Floyd, clinician

W176
3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Round Rock High School Clarinet Choir
David Mobley, Director
W183
3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Clinic
The Chorale Curriculum: Using Numbers to Ignite Our Students' Musicianship
Eric Laprade, clinician
The College of New Jersey
W190
4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Coppell High School Wind Symphony
Kim Shuttlesworth, Director
W375AB
4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Rio Grande Valley Jazz Orchestra
Ronnie Rios, Director
W196
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Clinic
CHAT: It Takes a Village – Building Communities One String at a Time
Brenda Brenner, clinician

W193
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Clinic
Choosing Help Over Hurt: Successful Habits for Teaching Band in Underserved Communities
Linard McCloud, clinician
Director of Bands, Burke High School, SC
W179

Clinic
Fundamental Processes for Sustained Success in Your Middle School Band Program
Maria Menendez, clinician
Carrollton Junior High School
W176

Clinic
No Sweat Clarinet: Beginner year non-negotiables!
Ryan Gaughan, clinician
Faubion Middle School
Kim Garza, clinician
Lopez Middle School
Lauren Jones, clinician
Colleyville Middle School
W185

Clinic
Stage AND Screen - Incorporating Film with Concert Music
Timothy Shade, clinician
Wichita State University
W186

Clinic
Tips, Tricks and Traditions in the Classroom
John Ricarte, clinician
Cypress-Falls High School
W187
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Clinic
After the NOTES and RHYTHMS? Taking your ensemble to the NEXT LEVEL!
Rebecca Kilgore, clinician
East Rockford Middle School Band
W183

Clinic
Middle School String Orchestra Rehearsal Lab
Adrian Gordon, clinician
Providence Day School
Sean Patrick, clinician
Goshen Community School District
W184
5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Ritsumeikan Moriyama High School Wind Band
Takeshi Sone, Director
W375E

Clinic
A Place to Belong: Reaching your Students Where They Are
Danielle Collins, clinician
Huntington Beach High School
W190
7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Gateways Brass Collective
Gateways Brass Collective, Director
W375AB

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*Conference events are subject to change.