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!

Tuesday, December 17
5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.	Remote Registration Pre-registered for the conference? Visit the lobby of either hotel below to pick up your badge in advance. Hyatt McCormick Place Hilton Chicago

Tuesday, December 17

5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Remote Registration

Pre-registered for the conference? Visit the lobby of either hotel below to pick up your badge in advance.

Hyatt McCormick Place
Hilton Chicago

Wednesday, December 18
7:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.	Registration Central Concourse - Level 3
8:15 a.m. - 9:20 a.m.	The United States Air Force Band Chamber Ensembles Colonel Don Schofield, commander and conductor Skyline Ballroom W375AB
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Product Showcase Naxos Online Libraries - Classical Music Streaming Resource Presented by Naxos Music Group Meeting Room W180
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Exclusive Hour to Visit the Exhibits F1 & F2 Exhibit Halls - Level 3
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Open F1 & F2 Exhibit Halls - Level 3
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Clinic *Flute Pedagogy from Day One* Helen Blackburn, clinician West Texas A&M University (Canyon) Meeting Room W182
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.	Chat Room The Power of Planning: Discussing the Layers of Details as You Navigate the Calendar Year June Bearden, moderator Meeting Room W193
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Charleston County School of the Arts Symphony String Orchestra Christopher R. Selby, conductor Skyline Ballroom 375E Clinic *'Sounds from a Sunburnt Country'. Australian Music for School Orchestras.* Joanna Drimatis, clinician MLC School (Sydney) Meeting Room W184 Clinic *Assessment Strategies for Better Ensembles* Brian Shaw, clinician Indiana University (Bloomington) Meeting Room W185 Clinic - *GENERATION NEXT* *Classroom Management Strategies for the Rehearsal Hall* Steve Graves, clinician Lexington Junior High School (California) Meeting Room W187 Clinic *Horns Can Be Your Friends Too! Helping Horn Players be Successful in a Concert Band Setting* Laurie Lafferty, clinician University of Akron (Ohio) Margaret Tung, clinician University of Akron (Ohio) Meeting Room W186 Clinic *Leading Rehearsals That Inspire* Jeffrey Grogan, clinician Oklahoma City University (Oklahoma) Michael Raiber, clinician Oklahoma City University (Oklahoma) Ballroom W183 Product Showcase *The Royal Conservatory Certificate Program: Essential Learning Resources for a Successful Band Program* Presented by RCM Certificate Program Meeting Room W180 Clinic *Rehearsal Revolution* Joel Schut, clinician University of Colorado (Boulder) Meeting Room W179 Clinic *Strategies for Diversifying and Enriching Concert Programs in the School Ensemble* Jordan Randall Smith, clinician John Hopkins University (Maryland) Meeting Room W181
10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Bradley Middle School Jazz Band Karlos Elizondo, Director Ballroom W196
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Chat Room *The Two Kinds of Knowledge and the Two Kinds of Conductors* H. Robert Reynolds, moderator Meeting Room W193
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Clinic *Clarinet Pedagogy from Day One* Andrew Weak, clinician Apollo Junior High School (Texas) Meeting Room W182
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.	Central Junior High School Symphonic Band Christine Belle Cumberledge, Director Skyline Ballroom W375AB
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	McCallum High School Percussion Ensemble Matt Ehlers, Director Ballroom W190 Clinic *Building Beginning Bassoonists: A Quick Start Session for Music Educators* Shannon Lowe, clinician University of Florida (Gainesville) Meeting Room W186 Clinic *From Chaos to Sanity* Andrea Hollenbeck, clinician Preston Middle School (Colorado) Meeting Room W181 Clinic *Mentors: Meeting Educator's Needs Through Opportunities, Resources, and Support* Dick Clardy, clinician Fort Worth Independent School District (Texas) Christina Walk, clinician Fort Worth Independent School District (Texas) Jolette Wine, clinician Fort Worth Independent School District (Texas) Pat Leaverton, clinician Fort Worth Independent School District (Texas) Meeting Room W185 Clinic *Playing the Long Game: Planning Beyond Beginning Band with Your Beginning Brass Students* Jason Sulliman, clinician Troy University (Alabama) Meeting Room W187 Product Showcase *Lung Trainers: The Science of Breathing* Presented by Lung Trainers LLC Meeting Room W180 Clinic *Sustaining Our Emotional Health* Pamela Tellejohn Hayes, clinician Columbia College (South Carolina) Meeting Room W179 Clinic *Tuning With Technology* Jordan Stern, clinician Texas State University (San Marcos) John M. Denis, clinician Texas State University (San Marcos) Southside High School Wind Symphony (Arkansas) Sean Carrier, Michael Westbrook, and Kaitlyn Smith, directors Meeting Room W184
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Chat Room *Making it Work in a Title I School: Expect Quality, Deliver Quality!* James Seda, moderator Meeting Room W193
1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	The Midwest Clinic Diversity and Equity Initiative Forum open to all conference attendees Meeting Room W178
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Clinic - *S.H.O.P. TALK* *10 Common Mistakes Made at Assessments and How To Avoid Them* Sally Wagner, clinician Eleanor Roosevelt High School (Maryland) - retired Meeting Room W193 Clinic *Saxophone Pedagogy from Day One* Kimberly Hernandez, clinician Robinson Middle School (Texas) Meeting Room W182
1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.	Mount View Middle School Chamber Orchestra - Howard County Public Schools Matthew DeBeal, Director Ballroom W183
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Orquestra de Sopros da Escola Superior de Música de Lisboa (Lisbon College of Music Wind Ensemble) Alberto Roque, conductor Skyline Ballroom W375E Clinic *Creating "The Standard" and Sticking To It: The Why, The What, and The How* Myra Rhoden, clinician Fayette County High School (Georgia) Meeting Room W181 Clinic *Developing Independent Musicians Through Collaborative Rehearsal Techniques* Daniel Berard, clinician Grain Valley High School (Missouri) Meeting Room W179 Clinic *Get 'Em and Keep 'Em Lit; Creative Retention Strategies* Jennifer Floyd, clinician LA Phil (California) Stephen Lawrence, clinician North Atlanta High School (Georgia) Meeting Room W185 Clinic - *GENERATION NEXT* *Middle School Rehearsal Environment* Susan Waters, clinician Oliver Middle School (Tennessee) Meeting Room W184 Product Showcase *What's New in Digital Percussion* Presented by Romeo Music Meeting Room W180 Clinic - *DIVERSITY & EQUITY INITIATIVE* *Program Building in Title I Schools* Andy Bower, clinician Dolores T. Aaron Academy (Louisiana) Meeting Room W186 Clinic *Start Your Engines: Building Confidence with Less Experienced Rhythm Section Players* Mike Kamuf, clinician John T. Baker Middle School (Maryland) Bradley Middle Jazz Band I Rhythm Section (Texas) Karlos A. Elizondo, director Meeting Room W192 Clinic *Strong Foundations for Building Young Percussionists* John Hearnes, clinician Oakland Middle School (Tennessee) David England, clinician Father Ryan High School (Tennessee) Meeting Room W187
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Clinic - *S.H.O.P. TALK* *Save Your Program - NOW! Proven Strategies!* David Law, clinician Iowa Alliance for Arts Education Meeting Room W193
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Clinic - *S.H.O.P. TALK* *Fast Fixes for Fickle Fiddles: Practical Tips for Maintaining, Repairing, and Evaluating Stringed Instruments in the Classroom* Spencer Hamann, clinician Classic Violins (Wisconsin/Illinois) Stefanie Shumanova, clinician Classic Violins (Wisconsin/Illinois) Meeting Room W193 Clinic *Oboe Pedagogy from Day One* Carol Zeisler, clinician Old Dominion University (Virginia) Meeting Room W182
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.	Arbor Creek Middle School Saxophone Ensemble Rylon Guidry, Director Ballroom W190 Ligon Magnet Middle School Jazz Ensemble Renee E Todd, Director Ballroom W196
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	L.V. Berkner High School Symphonic Band I Jason Schayot, Director Skyline Ballroom W375AB Clinic - *GENERATION NEXT* *Juggling Artistry and Strategy: Maximizing Time in Our Rehearsals, Days, and Years* Karen Fannin, clinician University of Nebraska (Omaha) Meeting Room W187 Clinic *Mastery Through Movement: Rolland Action Studies for Your String Students* Aaron Jacobs, clinician Illinois String Academy Leah Sweeney, clinician Paul Rolland String Camp (Illinois) Illinois String Academy (Urbana) Meeting Room W184 Clinic *No More Guess What I'm Thinking: Giving Your Students Stock in the Rehearsal* Dennis Llinas, clinician Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge) Meeting Room W179 Product Showcase *Not Enough Time? Let CUT TIME Keep Your Music Program Organized in a Disorganized World* Presented by CUT TIME - A Service of J.W. Pepper & Son, Inc. Meeting Room W180 Clinic *Rehearsing the Middle School Orchestra: A Panel Discussion* Sandy Goldie, clinician Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond) Michael Alexander, clinician Baylor University (Texas) Rebecca MacLeod, clinician University of North Carolina (Greensboro) Angela Ammerman, clinician George Mason University (Virginia) Margaret Priester Selby, clinician Laing Middle School (South Carolina) Anne Marie Patterson, clinician Charles County Schools (Maryland) Seth Gamba, clinician Elkins Pointe Middle School (Georgia) Meeting Room W185 Clinic *Relationships that Resonate: Creating a Culture of Leadership and Inclusion through United Sound* Julie Duty, clinician United Sound Jerell Horton, clinician Vestavia Hills High School (Alabama) Ann Smith, clinician Plano East Senior High School (Texas) Michael Hall, clinician Tempe High School (Arizona) Meeting Room W186 Clinic *The Ten Commandments for Conductors* Paul Popiel, clinician University of Kansas (Lawrence) Ballroom W183 Clinic *Tips and Tools for Using Technology to Provide Private Lessons to Instrumental Students and Teaching Experience to Pre-Service Music Educators* Kathleen Melago, clinician Slippery Rock University (Pennsylvania) Jonathan Helmick, clinician Slippery Rock University (Pennsylvania) Meeting Room W181
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Clinic - *S.H.O.P. TALK* *Cultivating a Uniform Clarinet Section Sound* Senior Master Sergeant J. Blake Arrington, clinician The United States Air Force Band (Washington, DC) Meeting Room W193
4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.	Clinic *Bassoon Pedagogy from Day One* Jason Worzbyt, clinician Indiana University (Pennsylvania) Meeting Room W182
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Carmel High School Symphony Orchestra Thomas Chen, Elisabeth Ohly-Davis, Margaret Hite, conductors Skyline Ballroom W375E Clinic *Advocacy: Friend or Foe for Instrumental Music Teachers* Mary Wagner, clinician Fairfax Arts Coalition for Education (Virginia) Jenna Day, clinician Day Violins (Virginia) Meeting Room W179 Clinic *Embracing the Traditional and the Emerging: A Win-Win for Ensembles, for Music Education, and for All Students* Keith Kaiser, clinician Ithaca College (New York) Matt Clauhs, clinician Ithaca College (New York) Meeting Room W181 Music Parents Session Tim Lautzenheiser, moderator Open to any music parent attending the conference Meeting Room W193 Clinic *No Squeaks, Just Beautiful Music: The Clarinet* Beth Fabrizio, clinician Village Elementary School (New York) Meeting Room W187 Clinic *Practical Violin Acoustics for String Players: What Every String Player Should Know About Their Instrument, Bow and Strings* Fan-Chia Tao, clinician D'Addario (New York) Meeting Room W186 Product Showcase *Implementing Technology with Ensembles: It's Easier Than You Think* Presented by MusicFirst Meeting Room W180 Clinic - *SMALL SCHOOL INITIATIVE* *Rescoring for the Small or Incomplete Band* Karen Gregg, clinician Lyons Middle Senior High School (Colorado) Kirk Vogel, clinician Heath Junior High/Middle School (Colorado) - retired Northern Sydney Symphonic Wind Ensemble (Australia) Patrick Brennan, director Meeting Room W184 Clinic *The Magic of Singing with Your Band* Andrew Pease, clinician Hartwick College (New York) Meeting Room W185 Clinic *Two Three or Not Two Three? That is The Question. Essential Rhythms of Afro-Cuban Based Latin Jazz* Ruben P. Alvarez, clinician Roosevelt University (Illinois) Alejandro Cortés, clinician Roosevelt University (Illinois) Meeting Room W192
5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m.	Verona Quartet Verona Quartet, conductor(s) following the performance a reception will be held for all Midwest orchestra directors and their guests. learn more Ballroom W190
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.	The United States Air Force Band Colonel Don Schofield, commander and conductor Skyline Ballroom W375AB
7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.	University of Illinois Concert Jazz Band Charles "Chip" McNeill, Director Ballroom W196
8:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.	The United States Air Force Band Colonel Don Schofield, commander and conductor Skyline Ballroom W375AB

Thursday, December 19
7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Registration Central Concourse - Level 3
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Clinic *Saxophone Pedagogy from Day One* Kimberly Hernandez, clinician Robinson Middle School (Texas) Meeting Room W182
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Chat Room *How to Successfully Navigate Teacher Burnout and Finding Mentors* Cindy Lansford and Susan Scarborough, moderators Meeting Room W193
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Ed W. Clark High School Chamber Orchestra Chuck Cushinery & Eric Maine, conductors Ballroom W190 Wando High School Symphonic Band Bobby Lambert, Director Skyline Ballroom W375E Clinic - *SMALL SCHOOL INITIATIVE* *Creating a Foundation for Small School Band Programs* Brian Alber, clinician University of Nebraska (Kearney) Duane Bierman, clinician University of Nebraska (Kearney) Meeting Room W187 Clinic *Lessons with the Masters...Rehearsing the Jazz Band* Mary Jo Papich, clinician Jazz Education Network Roxanne Stevenson, clinician Chicago State University (Illinois) Jose Diaz, clinician The Midwest Clinic - board of directors Antonio Garcia, clinician The Midwest Clinic - secretary Roosevelt Griffin III, clinician Griffin Institute of Performing Arts (Illinois) Ellen Rowe, clinician University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) Meeting Room W192 Product Showcase *Noteflight: Create, Teach, Share, Sell and Purchase Music Online* Presented by Noteflight, a Hal Leonard Company Meeting Room W180 Clinic *Reflections and Strategies to Increase Creativity and Musicianship in our Rehearsals* Joseph Parisi, clinician University of Missouri (Kansas City) Meeting Room W185 Clinic *STRINGERSIZE: A String Workout and Technique Class for the Mind-body and Spirit!* Barry Green, clinician The Ohio State University (Columbus) VanderCook College of Music Philharmonic Orchestra (Illinois) John-Rine Zabanel, director Meeting Room W184 Clinic *Techniques for Clear Communication from the Podium* Colonel Don Schofield, clinician The United States Air Force Band (Washington, DC) Ballroom W183 Clinic *The Great Divide: Making the Percussionists' Middle School Years Count* Eric Rath, clinician Canyon Junior High School (Texas) Ralph Hicks, clinician Mitchell Intermediate School (Texas) Naperville Central High School Percussion Ensembles (Illinois) Brandon Estes, director Meeting Room W179 Clinic - *GENERATION NEXT* *They Have Noisemakers! Classroom Management for Music Educators* Angela Ammerman, clinician University of Tennessee (Martin) Meeting Room W186 Clinic - *MUSIC ADMINISTRATION COLLABORATIVE* *Who Are We Reaching, Who Are We Teaching* Jason Walsh, clinician Metro Nashville Public Schools (Tennessee) Meeting Room W181
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.	8th Annual Midwest Clinic High School Institute Only available to those students that have registered in advance Meeting Room W176 Exhibit Hall Open F1 & F2 Exhibit Halls - Level 3
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Chat Room *Practical Strategies for Balancing Pedagogy and Performance in the String Classroom* Bob Phillips, moderator Meeting Room W193
10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.	Killian Middle School Honors Band Rob Chilton, conductor Claire Pittman, associate conductor Skyline Ballroom W375AB LaVilla School of the Arts Ashley Street Jazz Band Christopher S. Banks, Director Ballroom W196
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Clinic *Celebrating 50 Years of Women Conductors: Our Trailblazers, the Present, the Future* Barbara Lambrecht, clinician University of Texas (El Paso) Gladys Stone Wright, clinician Women Band Directors International (WBDI) Susan D. Creasap, clinician Morehead State University (Kentucky) Virginia Allen, clinician The Juilliard School (New York) Catherine Rand, clinician University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg) Courtney Snyder, clinician University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) Meeting Room W185 Clinic *Communicating With Your Administrators: How To Talk So Principals Will Listen* Rick Ghinelli, clinician Conn-Selmer, Inc. (Indiana) Meeting Room W187 Clinic *From Technique to Artistry: The Next Step for the Ensemble Director* Cheldon Williams, clinician University of Texas (Austin) Meeting Room W181 Clinic *In-Tone and In-Tune: Improving Your Low Brass Sound From Beginning Band Through High School* Justin Cook, clinician University of Central Arkansas (Conway) Dr. Ryan Robinson, clinician Oklahoma State University (Stillwater) Meeting Room W179 Product Showcase *Music Theory for Performance Programs - Bring Your Own Device and See!* Presented by Breezin' Thru Inc. Meeting Room W180 Clinic *Teaching from the Podium: Combining Artistry and Pedagogy* Rebecca MacLeod, clinician University of North Carolina (Greensboro) Kevin Geraldi, clinician University of North Carolina (Greensboro) Charleston County School of the Arts Symphony String Orchestra (South Carolina) Christopher Selby, director Meeting Room W184 Clinic - *DIVERSITY & EQUITY INITIATIVE* *Whatever It Takes: Building a Successful Music Program in a Title I School* Sarah Moulder, clinician Central Middle/Arroyo Upper Elementary Schools (California) Meeting Room W186
10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	2nd Annual Midwest Clinic Reynolds Conducting Institute H. Robert Reynolds, clinician Jerry F. Junkin, clinician The University of Texas Chamber Winds (Austin) Open for observation to any conference attendee Meeting Room W178
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.	Chat Room Music=Hope Ryan Anthony, moderator Meeting Room W193
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.	Clinic *Flute Pedagogy from Day One* Helen Blackburn, clinician West Texas A&M University (Canyon) Meeting Room W182
11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.	Chat Room *Quality Over Quantity: The Advantages of Teaching Band in Small Rural Schools* Jessica Holt and Stephen Cox, moderators Meeting Room W193
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Eleanor Roosevelt High School Chamber Ensembles Rachel Zephir, Director Ballroom W183 Westwood High School Symphony Orchestra Joshua Thompson & Thomas Turpin, conductors Skyline Ballroom W375E Winston Churchill High School Percussion Ensemble Colton Bean, Director Ballroom W190 Clinic *"What's Your Secret" - Strategies and Methods for Beginning Band Recruitment* James Colombo, clinician L.J. Hauser Junior High School (Illinois) Brad Meyer, clinician L.J. Hauser Junior High School (Illinois) Meeting Room W185 Clinic *Go Play Outside! A Contextual Discussion on the Benefits, Drawbacks, and Stigmas Associated with Outdoor Brass Playing* Mike Martin, clinician Boston Symphony Orchestra Freddy Martin, clinician Westminster Schools (Georgia) Chris Martin, clinician New York Philharmonic Drew Dickey, clinician South Carolina School of the Arts (Anderson) Kevin LeBoeuf, clinician The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps The Cavaliers Brass Ensemble (Illinois) Meeting Room W184 Clinic *Music Is Essential: Creating a Compelling Narrative about the Value of Music Education* William Jastrow, clinician Indian Prairie School District 204 (Illinois) - retired Charles "Chip" Staley, clinician ARTSpeaks (Illinois) Meeting Room W186 Product Showcase *Get Your Time Back with Charms* Presented by Charms, a Vanco Company Meeting Room W180 Clinic *Swing, Swang, Swung on the Drums* Sherrie Maricle, clinician The DIVA Jazz Orchestra Meeting Room W192 Clinic - *MUSIC ADMINISTRATION COLLABORATIVE* *Teaching Through Poverty: Removing the Barriers for Participation and Performance* Matt McCready, clinician Union Public Schools (Oklahoma) Meeting Room W179 Clinic - *GENERATION NEXT* *The Band (Orchestra) Director is Your Friend: Strategies for Building a Comprehensive Instrumental Music Department* Krissi Davis, clinician Grady High School (Georgia) Gregory Denson, clinician East Cobb Middle School (Georgia) Meeting Room W187 Clinic *What The Heck Is Music Tech...And Now I Have to Teach It?* Tyler Ehrlich, clinician Centennial High School (Georgia) Brooke VanKempen, clinician Dacula High School (Georgia) Meeting Room W181
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m.	Chat Room *A Conversation with Wayne Bergeron: Reaching the HIGHEST Levels of Success by Building Practical Skills* Wayne Bergeron, moderator Meeting Room W193
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.	Clinic *Percussion Pedagogy from Day One* Flournoy Humphreys, clinician Meeting Room W182
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Claudia Taylor Johnson High School Wind Ensemble Jarrett Lipman, conductor Alan Sharps, associate conductor Skyline Ballroom W375AB Dillard Center for the Arts Jazz Ensemble Christopher Dorsey, Director Ballroom W196 Clinic - *GENERATION NEXT* *Changing Classroom Management Struggles Into Successful Results* Jon Gomez, clinician Conn-Selmer, Inc. (Indiana) Meeting Room W185 Product Showcase *Beyond the Back of the Room! Developing Reliable Percussionists in Their Early Years* Presented by TAPSPACE Meeting Room W180 Clinic *Progressive Bassics* Terence Guerrero, clinician Midway Independent School District (Texas) Meeting Room W181 Clinic - *SMALL SCHOOL INITIATIVE* *The Value of Giving Your Heart to a Small Program* Ed Kiefer, clinician Meeting Room W187 Clinic *Woodwind Troubleshooting: Proactive Problem Solving* Charles West, clinician Virginia Commonwealth University (Richmond) Meeting Room W186 Clinic *Yes You Can - The Band Director's Guide to Teaching Choirs* Derrick Fox, clinician University of Nebraska (Omaha) Meeting Room W179
1:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m.	Orchestra New Music Reading Session Meeting Room W184
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Clinic *Clarinet Pedagogy from Day One* Andrew Weak, clinician Apollo Junior High School (Texas) Meeting Room W182
2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.	Exclusive Hour to Visit the Exhibits F1 & F2 Exhibit Halls - Level 3 Music Parents Session Tim Lautzenheiser, moderator Open to any music parent attending the conference Meeting Room W193
2:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	2nd Annual Midwest Clinic Reynolds Conducting Institute H. Robert Reynolds, clinician Jerry F. Junkin, clinician The University of Texas Chamber Winds (Austin) Open for observation to any conference attendee Meeting Room W178
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Clinic - *S.H.O.P. TALK* *Mystery of the Clarinet High Notes* Meghan Cabral, clinician Carmel Central School District (New York) Meeting Room W193
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Louisville Winds Nan Moore, Director Skyline Ballroom W375E Lynbrook High School Chamber Orchestra Mike Pakaluk, Director Ballroom W183 Clinic *Concept-Based Big Band Rehearsal with Improvisation* Christopher Dorsey, clinician Dillard Center for the Arts (Florida) Meeting Room W192 Clinic - *DIVERSITY & EQUITY INITIATIVE* *Diversity in Music Education: Why Should We Care?* John Southall, clinician Indian River State College (Florida) Meeting Room W187 Clinic *How and Why to Include Improvisation in Your String Orchestra* Edgar Gabriel, clinician Elmhurst College (Illinois) Meeting Room W182 Clinic *IT IS BETTER TO ILLUMINATE THAN TO SHINE: A Credo for All Teachers and Conductors* Frank Battisti, clinician New England Conservatory (Massachusetts) - conductor emeritus Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician The Midwest Clinic - board of directors Meeting Room W185 Clinic *No Oboes? No Problem! Finding Artistic and Accessible Mixed Wind Chamber Repertoire for Grade IV and Below* Luke Johnson, clinician MidAmerica Nazarene University (Kansas) Langston Hemenway, clinician William Jewell College (Missouri) Cassandra Bechard, clinician University of Dubuque (Iowa) Melanie Brooks, clinician Winona State University (Minnesota) Aaron Perrine, clinician Kevin Walczyk, clinician Meeting Room W179 Product Showcase *Making Music Matter* Presented by Manhattan Beach Music Meeting Room W180 Clinic *Slow and Steady Wins the Race* Corey Graves, clinician Roma Middle School (Texas) Robert T. Herrings, III, clinician Artie Henry Middle School (Texas) Meeting Room W181 Clinic *The Composer Tells Us the Balance* Chris Chapman, clinician Central Michigan University (Mount Pleasant) Evanston Township High School Wind Symphony (Illinois) Matthew P. Bufis, director Meeting Room W184 Clinic *Using YouTube to Enhance Student Development* Christopher Bill, clinician Meeting Room W186
3:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Clinic - *S.H.O.P. TALK* *Score Study for Directors on the Geaux: A Quick/Systematic Approach to Score Learning* Kelvin Jones, clinician Louisiana State University (Baton Rouge) Meeting Room W193
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.	Clinic *Oboe Pedagogy from Day One* Carol Zeisler, clinician Old Dominion University (Virginia) Meeting Room W182
4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	Cedar Park Middle School Symphonic Band Britni Dunn, conductor Jason Brown, Kyle Norris, and Roland Chavez, assistant conductors Skyline Ballroom W375AB Chat Room *Community Bands: Serving the Needs and Voids in the Community* Gary Smith, moderator Meeting Room W193
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Timber Creek High School Saxophone Ensemble Daniel Malacon, director José Barrientos, assistant director Ballroom W190 Waxahachie High School Jazz Orchestra Rich Armstrong, director Reggie Cook, assistant director Ballroom W196 Clinic *Alphabet Soup - LGBTQ+ - An Open and Honest Discussion on the Topic for the Music Teacher* David McBee, clinician Lesbian and Gay Band Association (Washington, DC) Anthony Oakley, clinician Capital Pride Symphonic Band (Washington, DC) David Triplett-Rosa, clinician Barrington Middle School (Florida) Meeting Room W181 Clinic *Do You Hear What I Feel? Uncovering Instructional Pathways Leading Toward Increased Expressiveness* Erin Cole-Steele, clinician Conn-Selmer, Inc. and Hal Leonard Corporation F. David Romines, clinician Marywood University (Pennsylvania) Meeting Room W185 Clinic *Finding the 'IT'; Characteristics of Effective Music Ensemble Conductors* Charles Weise, clinician South View Middle School (Minnesota) Meeting Room W187 Clinic *It's Possible! How to Achieve More Effective Work-Life Balance Using The Getting Things Done® (GTD®) Methodology* Robert Mecozzi, clinician Amos Alonzo Stagg High School (Illinois) Meeting Room W179 Clinic *Percussion Methods 102: Revisited* Dave Gerhart, clinician Yamaha Corporation of America Meeting Room W186 Product Showcase *The Musical Legacy of the American Wind Symphony Orchestra* Presented by Edition Peters Meeting Room W180 Clinic - *SMALL SCHOOL INITIATIVE* *Rehearsal Lab - Small School High School Band* Richard Saucedo, clinician Charleston High School Band (Arkansas) Jessica Holt and Joshua Uhrich, directors Ballroom W183 Clinic *The Real Goal—Playing Expressively: Teaching Musical Expressiveness in the School Orchestra* Robert Gillespie, clinician The Ohio State University (Columbus) Charleston County School of the Arts Symphony String Orchestra (South Carolina) Christopher Selby, director Meeting Room W184
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	College Night Free and open to the public Skyline Ballroom W375D
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.	Clinic *Rehearsal Lab - High School Orchestra* Bill Bitter, clinician Highland High School (Arizona) Carl Sandburg High School Symphonic Strings (Illinois) Linda Veleckis Nussbaum, director Meeting Room W184
6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.	Boston Brass Boston Brass, conductor(s) Skyline Ballroom W375E
7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m.	The United States Navy Band Commodores MUCS William C. Mulligan, director Ballroom W196
8:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.	Hikarigaoka Girls' High School Wind Orchestra Kentaro Hino, conductor Skyline Ballroom W375AB

Friday, December 20
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.	Registration Central Concourse - Level 3
8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	VanderCook College of Music Symphonic Band Alexander Kaminsky, conductor Skyline Ballroom W375AB
8:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.	Clinic *Clarinet Pedagogy from Day One* Andrew Weak, clinician Apollo Junior High School (Texas) Meeting Room W182
8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.	Chat Room *NAfME: Outcomes & Action Steps with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access Current State Study – A Discussion on the Research* Martha O'Neill and Kathleen Sanz, moderators Meeting Room W193
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Rancho High School Clarinet Choir Clinton L. Williams, director Ballroom W190 Youth Performing Arts School Philharmonia Dan Whisler, Director Skyline Ballroom W375E Clinic *"Sight-Reading Success, Guaranteed! #yougotthis"* Pamela Towry, clinician Cimarron Municipal Schools (New Mexico) - retired Meeting Room W185 Clinic *Be HIPP in the Classroom: Historically Informed Performance Practice Made Easy* Ryan Ross, clinician Plano West Senior High School (Texas) Meeting Room W181 Clinic *How to Get 'Em, How to Keep 'Em: Creating a Culture of Exclusivity and Excellence* MJ Robinson, clinician Alston Middle School (South Carolina) Meeting Room W179 Clinic *In Search of Sound: Donald Hunsberger* Reed Chamberlin, clinician University of Nevada (Reno) Meeting Room W186 Clinic *Once More with Feeling: The Music Really Matters* Richard Floyd, clinician University Interscholastic League (Texas) - director emeritus Cheryl Floyd, clinician Hill Country Middle School (Texas) - retired Ballroom W183 Clinic *Playing JAZZ Is Easy* Jamey Aebersold, clinician Meeting Room W192 Product Showcase *WindStars: Grow The Band Through Pre-Band* Presented by Nuvo Instrumental Meeting Room W180 Clinic *Project C: Chamber Music* Rachel Zephir, clinician Eleanor Roosevelt High School (Maryland) Eleanor Roosevelt High School Chamber Ensembles (Maryland) Meeting Room W184 Clinic *The Paperless Bandhall* Dean Surface, clinician Trinity Springs Middle School (Texas) Meeting Room W187
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	2nd Annual Midwest Clinic Reynolds Conducting Institute H. Robert Reynolds, clinician Jerry F. Junkin, clinician The University of Texas Chamber Winds (Austin) Open for observation to any conference attendee Meeting Room W178
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Exhibit Hall Open F1 & F2 Exhibit Halls - Level 3
9:30 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.	Chat Room *Small Group Isolation in Band for Full Ensemble Results* Melodianne Mallow, moderator Meeting Room W193
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.	Exclusive Hour to Visit the Exhibits F1 & F2 Exhibit Halls - Level 3
10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Clinic *Saxophone Pedagogy from Day One* Kimberly Hernandez, clinician Robinson Middle School (Texas) Meeting Room W182
10:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.	Chat Room *Changing the Label: Economically Disadvantaged to Midwest Performing Ensemble - Strategies for Band in a Low-income & Diverse Setting* Christine Belle Cumberledge, moderator Meeting Room W193
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.	Clinic *An Interview with Julie Giroux* Julie Giroux, clinician Composer/Conductor Tim Lautzenheiser, moderator Ballroom W183 Clinic *Beginning Instrumental Music Instruction with the End in Mind* Richard Grunow, clinician Eastman School of Music (New York) Meeting Room W181 Clinic *Building a Strong Band Program Using a Balanced Approach with Thoughtful Expectations* Jed Maus, clinician Keller Middle School (Texas) Chris Meredith, clinician Shadow Ridge Middle School (Texas) Meeting Room W185 Jazz New Music Reading Session The United States Navy Band Commodores (Washington, D.C.) MUCS William C. Mulligan, director J. Richard Dunscomb, moderator The Midwest Clinic - board of directors Ballroom W196 Clinic *Legacy of the March - Creating Rewarding Musical Experiences* Timothy Rhea, clinician Texas A&M University (College Station) Texas A&M University Wind Symphony (College Station) Meeting Room W184 Clinic *Pre-K Literacy/Violin Program Preparing at Risk Children for School Success* Judy Evans, clinician MusicScores! (Florida) Meeting Room W179 Product Showcase *Who's Got Game? Teaching Music Theory With Engaging Games* Presented by Band Directors Talk Shop Meeting Room W180 Clinic *Special Education in the Large Ensemble: Successful Strategies for your Band and Orchestra* Julie Syperek, clinician Lombard School District 44 (Illinois) Maria Shea-Michiels, Ed.S., clinician Lombard School District 44 (Illinois) Danielle Slansky, clinician Lombard School District 44 (Illinois) Meeting Room W187 Clinic - *MUSIC ADMINISTRATION COLLABORATIVE* *The Concert was Great! But What Did They Learn? Using Reflective Practice to Support Student Achievement* John Phillips, clinician Conn-Selmer, Inc. Meeting Room W186
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.	South Middle School Symphony Orchestra Omar Estrella, Cassandra C. Sanchez, conductors Skyline Ballroom W375E
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Lunch with Legends advance purchase required learn more Prairie Room - Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Clinic *Oboe Pedagogy from Day One* Carol Zeisler, clinician Old Dominion University (Virginia) Meeting Room W182
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.	Amador Valley High School Wind Ensemble I Jonathan Grantham, Director Skyline Ballroom W375AB Donald Sinta Saxophone Quartet N/A, Director Ballroom W190 Clinic *Beyond Woodwind Class: Resources and Suggestions to Teaching Saxophone* Gail Levinsky, clinician Susquehanna University (Pennsylvania) Meeting Room W186 Clinic *Characteristics of an Efficient Orchestra Rehearsal* Karel Butz, clinician Beckendorff Junior High School (Texas) Meeting Room W181 Clinic *Classroom Management Solutions: Who Is In Charge of Your Rehearsal, You or Your Students?* Marc Dickey, clinician California State University (Fullerton) Meeting Room W187 Clinic *If We Learn Like That, Why Do We Practice Like This?* Bob Duke, clinician University of Texas (Austin) Meeting Room W185 Product Showcase *Easily Assess Your Students on Any Device (Including Smartphones!)* Presented by MusicFirst Meeting Room W180 Clinic *Utilizing Technology to Develop Critical Listening Skills in the Instrumental Music Classroom* Natalie Steele Royston, clinician Iowa State University (Ames) Steven L Smyth, clinician New Mexico State University (Las Cruces) Meeting Room W179
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Concert Band New Music Reading Session Meeting Room W184
1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.	Clinic - *S.H.O.P. TALK* *Accessories Before The Act: How To Prevent Criminal Sounds Within Your Percussion Section* Tommy Dobbs, clinician University of Arkansas (Fort Smith) Meeting Room W193
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Fontainebleau High School Jazz Ensemble One Lee Hicks, director Ballroom W196 Grand Symphonic Winds Matthew George, Director Skyline Ballroom W375E Ronald Reagan High School Chamber Orchestra Sixto Elizondo IV, Director Ballroom W183 Clinic - *GENERATION NEXT* *Cracking the Code: Demystifying Score Study for the Young Teacher* Brett Richardson, clinician University of the Incarnate Word (Texas) Meeting Room W181 Clinic *Integrating Chamber Music Techniques Into Your Large Ensembles* Pure Winds, clinician Colton Wansitler, clinician Michigan State University (East Lansing) Natalie Law, clinician Michigan State University (East Lansing) Dominic Hayes, clinician Michigan State University (East Lansing) Nick Schumacher, clinician Michigan State University (East Lansing) Andrea Silverio, clinician Meeting Room W179 Clinic *Music Administration: Embracing Leadership/Building the Team* John Clinton, clinician The Midwest Clinic - vice president Meeting Room W186 Open Rehearsal with H. Robert Reynolds The University of Texas Chamber Winds (Austin) Meeting Room W178 Product Showcase *Technology + Method Books: 1 + 1 = 3* Presented by MakeMusic Meeting Room W180 Clinic *Teaching Deliberate Practice: The Missing Fundamental* Chris Grifa, clinician Clay Middle School (Indiana) Meeting Room W185 Clinic *Tough Times Don't Last, But Tough People Do. Surviving Real Life While Teaching Music, Too!* Jessica Thomas, clinician East Paulding Middle School (Georgia) Meeting Room W187
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.	Clinic - *S.H.O.P. TALK* *Podcast Pedagogy: Band Wisdom from 125 Composers, Conductors, and Performers* Mark Connor, clinician Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School (Missouri) Meeting Room W193
2:45 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Chat Room *Teaching Students with Disabilities: Tips, Tricks, and Techniques for Ensemble Directors* Rhoda Bernard, moderator Meeting Room W193
2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.	Clinic *The Midwest Clinic Jazz Interview with DownBeat Magazine Featuring Sherrie Maricle* Sherrie Maricle, clinician The DIVA Jazz Orchestra Frank Alkyer, moderator Meeting Room W192
3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.	Clinic *Percussion Pedagogy from Day One* Flournoy Humphreys, clinician Meeting Room W182
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.	Grisham Middle School Honors Band Liz Love & Jay Hagy, conductors Skyline Ballroom W375AB
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.	Clinic - *GENERATION NEXT* *Building a Collaborative Environment Between Student Teacher and Supervising Teacher* Shawn Morton, clinician Duluth High School (Georgia) David Metrio, clinician Lanier High School (Georgia) Meeting Room W186 Clinic *Culture by Design: Building Community and Sense of Purpose in the Large Ensemble* Christopher Marra, clinician Seton Hill University (Pennsylvania) Jonathan R. Grantham, clinician Amador Valley High School (California) Jessica C. Vaughan-Marra, clinician Seton Hill University (Pennsylvania) Meeting Room W185 Clinic *Improvisation in Your Ensemble…Yes You Can!* Alyssa Grey, clinician University of North Texas (Denton) Meeting Room W179 Product Showcase *Learn How the New Yamaha Digital Lab System Will Transform Your Classroom Piano Experience* Presented by Yamaha Corporation of America Meeting Room W180 Clinic *Rehearsal Lab - Middle School Orchestra* Catherine Hudnall, clinician Brookwood High School (Georgia) Grove Junior High School 8th Grade Orchestra (Illinois) Carolyn Berger, director Meeting Room W184 Clinic *Rewired* Boston Brass, clinician Meeting Room W178 Clinic *String Lab: Experiment-Based Classroom Teaching* Lisa Burrell, clinician Lone Star College (Texas) Creston Herron, clinician Klein High School (Texas) Meeting Room W187 Clinic - *DIVERSITY & EQUITY INITIATIVE* *Success with Less: Developing Successful Programs in an Urban School Environment* Brice Evans, clinician Little Rock Central High School (Arkansas) Ollie Liddell, clinician Memphis Central High School (Tennessee) Meeting Room W181
3:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.	Chat Room *Practice Strategies to Use in the Orchestra Classroom* Thomas Chen, moderator Meeting Room W193
4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.	Clinic *Flute Pedagogy from Day One* Helen Blackburn, clinician West Texas A&M University (Canyon) Meeting Room W182
4:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.	Garcia Middle School Chamber Orchestra Frances Weberpal & Giovanni Fuentes, conductors Ballroom W183
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	National Taipei University of Education Symphonic Band Ching-Chun Lin, conductor Skyline Ballroom W375E New Chicago Brass Amy Krueger, Director Ballroom W190 Clinic *Chamber Music: The Why and How* Greg White, clinician Ronald Reagan High School (Texas) Dan Gelok, clinician University of Houston (Texas) Meeting Room W184 Clinic *Conducting and Teaching: Empowering Student Musicianship* Matthew McInturf, clinician Sam Houston State University (Texas) Meeting Room W185 Clinic *Everything You Wish You Remembered From Percussion Methods* Marja Kerney, clinician Western Michigan University (Kalamazoo) Meeting Room W179 Clinic *How to Avoid and Fix Common Bad Habits on the Oboe* Heather Winters, clinician Applied Teacher (Illinois) Meeting Room W186 Clinic *Keeping Them Moving in the Summer: Designing A Successful Summer Camp for Your Students* Brian Cole, clinician Morehead Area Public Schools (Minnesota) Tanner Otto, clinician Sycamore Community Schools (Ohio) Meeting Room W187 Product Showcase *Band and Orchestra Instrument Petting Zoo* Presented by D'Addario Meeting Room W180 Clinic - *GENERATION NEXT* *Program Notes Podcast Live: A Practical Guide for Novice Directors* John Denis, clinician Texas State University (San Marcos) Meeting Room W181
4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.	Temple University Jazz Band Terell Stafford, Director Ballroom W196
4:45 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.	Chat Room *Building Strong Relationships to Open Doors and Create Futures* Trent Cooper and Chase Giddings, moderators Meeting Room W193
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.	Clements High School Symphonic Band Daniel Galloway, conductor Jeff Johnson, Leslie Flynn, and Bryan Waites, assistant conductors Skyline Ballroom W375AB

Saturday, December 21
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Registration Central Concourse - Level 3
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.	Baptist College of Ministry Concert Chamber Strings Elizabeth Zempel, Director Ballroom W183
8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Celebrating Chicago Jazz Education Festival Featuring outstanding high school jazz organizations from the Chicago Public Schools Thomas Kelly College Preparatory Jazz Ensemble Michael McCain, Carl Kennedy, and Matt Smalligan, directors Dr. Martin Luther King Junior College Preparatory Jazz Orchestra Benjamin Washington, director Chip McNeill, clinician University of Illinois (Urbana-Champaign) Meeting Room W184
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.	Players from the University of Texas Wind Ensemble Jerry F. Junkin, conductor H. Robert Reynolds, guest conductor Ballroom W183 Clinic *Success with Daily Ear Training and Singing in Orchestra* Christopher Mustell, clinician Cypress Ridge High School (Texas) Meeting Room W181
11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.	Osakan Philharmonic Winds Tomo Matsuo, conductor Skyline Ballroom W375AB

*Conference events are subject to change.

Schedule of Events - 2019

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