Schedule of Events - 2025

 

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 17
 8:15 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" Chamber Concert
Colonel Bruce R. Pulver, Director

W375AB
 10:15 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Central Junior High Full Orchestra
Tara Truex, Director

W375E
 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Clinic
S.H.O.P. Talk - Small Steps to Big Growth
Albert Vela III, clinician
Magnolia High School

W182
 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Frisco Memorial HS Percussion
Jacob Carter, Director

W184

Clinic
Beyond Compliance: Igniting Engagement in the Band Room
Michael Antmann, clinician
Freedom High School

W186

Clinic
Emerging Music Educators Keynote Featuring: Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser and The Moanin' Frogs
Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician


W185

Clinic
It's Not New, It's Upcycled! Creating 21st-Century Band Repertoire from the Legacy of Australian Heritage Woman Composers
Tracy Videon, clinician
University of Melbourne

W179

Clinic
Music by Black Composers: Repertoire for Student Flutists and More!
Rachel Barton Pine, clinician
Rachel Barton Pine Foundation
Jennifer Kennard, clinician
Concordia University (SP)

W178

Clinic
Program Advocacy Through Data: Telling Your Story
Tim Linley, clinician
Cadenza Strategy Group

W187

Clinic
The Elephant in Our Rehearsal Hall: Food Insecurity Affecting Our Students
Frank Tracz, clinician
Kansas State University
Susan Williams, clinician
Cleveland Clinic Association

W181
 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Clinic
Band New Music reading Session
Bryan Miller, clinician


W183
 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Harlingen High School South Jazz Orchestra
Ronnie Rios, Director

W196
 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Clinic
Not Anointed by Rosin, No Problem: Thriving in the Orchestra Classroom as a Non-String Player
Perry Holbrook, clinician
Walton High School

W193
 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Clinic
CHAT Room: A Chat with Alfred Watkins
Alfred Watkins, clinician


W182
 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Forney High School Wind Ensemble
Cody Newman, Director

W375AB
 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Fairview High School Chamber Orchestra
Lee Anderson, Director

W190

Clinic
Embracing Diversity and Expanding our Programming Options: Latin American Music for Young Wind Bands
Rubén Darío Gómez, clinician
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

W179

Clinic
Inspiring Leaders Through Music: A Legacy for the Next Generation
Rebecca Phillips, clinician
Colorado State University
Myra Rhoden, clinician
University of West Georgia
Linda Moorhouse, clinician
University of Illinois
Edna Grace, clinician
Retired - Band Director from Charleston, SC
Erin Steele, clinician
Conn Selmer, Inc.

W185

Clinic
It Takes Two: The Clarinet and The Saxophone
Beth Fabrizio, clinician
Retired/ Fabrizio's Musical Concepts
Elizabeth Rosinbum, clinician
Private Instruction

W181

Clinic
Rollin’, Rollin’, Rollin’-Keep Them Mallets Rollin’: Advice & Resources for Smooth 2- and 4-Mallet Rolls on Keyboard Percussion
Julia Gaines-Montag, clinician
University of Missouri

W186
 12:15 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Clinic
Day One: Steps for Success with your Beginning Jazz Band
Richard Dunscomb, clinician
The Midwest Clinic
Jose Diaz, clinician
Diaz Music Institute

W192

Clinic
De Cero a Cien: A Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Mariachi Program
Ricardo Martinez, clinician
Buchser Middle School

W178
 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Clinic
Day One - Trumpet
Lynne Jackson, clinician


W193
 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Clinic
CHAT Room: A Chat with the British Royal Marines
The British Royal Marines, clinician


W182
 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Youth Performing Arts School Percussion Ensemble
Kevin Callihan, Director

W184
 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Clinic
Day One - Trombone
Chip De Stefano, clinician


W193
 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Leander Middle School Honors Band
Liz Love, Director

W375E
 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Clinic
Beyond the Notes, Bridging Cultures: Interpretation Tips for Conductors Navigating Chinese-Inspired Repertoire
Meijun Chen, clinician
University of British Columbia
Gao Hong, clinician
Carleton College

W179

Clinic
Day Two: Next Steps for Success with your Beginning Jazz Band
Antonio Garcia, clinician
The Midwest Clinic
Don Zentz, clinician
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts

W192

Clinic
Making It Their Space: Empowering Student Voice and Ownership while Building Community in Your Music Program
Cecilia Clark, clinician
Woodland High School
Young Kim, clinician
Johns Creek High School
David Vandewalker, clinician
Metropolitan Atlanta Youth Wind Ensemble
Taylor Watts, clinician
Kell High School


W185

Clinic
Practical Pedagogy: Level Up Your Rehearsals!
Laura Bell, clinician
Stafford Middle School
Katie Lewis, clinician
Maus Middle School

W181

Clinic
Sound Before Symbol: Building Musicianship in Beginner Band with Aural & Improv Activities
Ernest Mills, clinician
Oxbridge Academy

W187
 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Clinic
Orchestra New Music Reading Session
Bryan Miller, clinician

Frank Lestina, clinician
Vernon Hills HS (Retired)

W183
 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Clinic
Exploring New Horizons – International Collaboration & New Repertoire for Clarinet
Manuel Martínez, clinician
Artistas Prado

W190
 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Clinic
Solo to Ensemble: Harnessing Peer Power for Program Growth!
Heather Henson, clinician
American Christian Academy
Randall Coleman, clinician
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

W178
 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Centennial High School Wind Ensemble
David Matchim, Director

W375AB
 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Homestead High School Jazz Ensemble 1
Jason Witzigreuter, Director

W196

Clinic
Double Talk: Oboe and Bassoon Fundamentals to Improve Response, Intonation, and Tone
Kathleen Bell, clinician
West Texas A&M University
Conor Bell, clinician
West Texas A&M University

W181

Clinic
Klezmer and Concert Bands: An Unexpected Wedding
Itamar Danziger, clinician
Composer

W179

Clinic
Music Making Through the Eyes & Ears of a Composer: Timothy Mahr on How to Lift Music Off the Page for an Enriching Performance
Timothy Mahr, clinician
Professor Emeritus, St. Olaf College (MN)
Paul Kile, clinician
Edina High School

W184

Clinic
Music Parent Session
Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician

David Vandewalker, clinician


W182

Clinic
Teaching Brass from a Woodwind Perspective
Jose Pope, clinician
Ten Oaks Middle School

W187

Clinic
The Sound of Success: Building a Thriving Music Program Through Recruitment and Retention
Robert Schwartz, clinician
Southeastern Louisiana University
Frances Fonza, clinician
Southeastern Louisiana University
Johnnie Bankens, clinician
Southeastern Louisiana University

W185
 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Clinic
Artistic Bowings: Developing the Bow Arm to Perform Musically at All Ages
David Pope, clinician
Baldwin Wallace University / Alfred Music

W193
 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Clinic
Don’t Fret! Discover Ways of Teaching Various Styles of Playing Guitar to Students of All Ages
Glen McCarthy, clinician
George Mason University
Rob Pethel, clinician
Therrell Cluster Elementary Schools

W178
 4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Clinic
S.H.O.P. Talk - Percussion Inventory Management: Embedding Healthy Habits into Your Curriculum
Benjamin Gervais, clinician
Olathe Northwest High School

W182
 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Louisville Winds
Nan Moore, Director

W375E

PRISM Quartet
Matthew Levy, Director

W183
 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Thomas S. Wootton High School Chamber Orchestra
Carolyn Herman, Director

W190

Clinic
A New Approach to Mentorship: Working with Alliances and Making It Sustainable
James Weaver, clinician
NFHS
Bob Morrison, clinician
Quadrant Research
Leon Kuehner, clinician
Iowa Alliance for the Arts
Rebecca Martin, clinician
Idaho Commission On The Arts
Thad Driskell, clinician
Iowa High School Music Association

W185

Clinic
Approaches to Authenticating Native Hawaiian Music for Wind Ensemble
Rickey Badua, clinician
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
James David, clinician
Colorado State University
Chadwick Kamei, clinician
University of Hawaii West Oahu

W179

Clinic
Better Hands for Better Bands: A Conducting Refresher
Brett Richardson, clinician
Texas Lutheran University
Kyle Glaser, clinician
Texas State University

W187

Clinic
Big Band Drumming At First Sight!
Steve Fidyk, clinician
Temple University Boyer College of Music and Dance

W192

Clinic
Draft Your Blueprint: Design, Refine, and Fortify a Career Built to Last
Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician
Conn Selmer
Mary Land, clinician
Western Michigan University

W181

Clinic
Listen Up: Using Recording Tools You Already Have to Build Skills You Want for You and Your Students
Ryan Adamsons, clinician
Jazz Education Network

W186
 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" Concert 1
Colonel Bruce R. Pulver, Director

W375AB
 7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. University of North Florida Jazz Ensemble I
J B Scott, Director

W196
 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" Concert 2
Colonel Bruce R. Pulver, Director

W375AB
Thursday, December 18
 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Robert Frost Middle School Advanced Orchestra
Andrea Cameron, Director

W190
 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Atlantic Brass Band
Salvatore Scarpa, Director

W375E

Little Elm High School Percussion Ensemble
Matt Neal, Director

W184

Clinic
Before Rehearsal: Planning For Your Beginning Jazz Ensemble
George Andrikokus, clinician
Hinsdale Middle School
Matthew Johnson, clinician
James Hart Middle School

W192

Clinic
From Mistakes to Music: Honing Error Detection for Deeper Ensemble Musicianship
Catheryn Foster, clinician
Virginia Tech
Ward Miller, clinician
Dr. Ward Miller, Music Education Consultant

W187

Clinic
Harmonizing Stress
Chris Grifa, clinician
Clay Middle School

W179

Clinic
No Gimmicks, Just Music - A Band Director’s Guide to Making Music with Limited Instrumentation
Joseph Earp, clinician
Hinds Community College

W186

Clinic
Recruiting and Promoting Female Low Brass Players in Middle and High School Band
Adam Frey, clinician
International Tuba Euphonium Assocation
Joanna Hersey, clinician
University of North Carolina Pembroke
Megumi Kanda, clinician
1st Vice President of the International Trombone Association
Myra Rhoden, clinician
University of West Georgia
Jessica Leech Sneeringer, clinician
Music Director, The Athena Brass Band

W185

Clinic
The Legacy of John L. Whitwell: A Life Shaping Wind Band Conducting and Music Education - A Conversation
J.T. Womack, clinician
Mars Hill University
Patricia Brumbaugh, clinician
Northwestern Michigan College

W181
 8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Shadow Ridge Middle School Honor Winds
Ross Patterson, Director

W375AB
 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Clinic
Moving and Grooving: Paul Rolland Shifting and Vibrato Actions for Your String Students
Aaron Jacobs, clinician
The University of New Mexico

W193
 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Clinic
CHAT Room: A Chat with Omar Thomas
Omar Thomas, clinician


W182
 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Clinic
Beyond the Baton: Programming, Interpretation, Performance and Leadership
Frank Battisti, clinician
Conductor Emeritus, New England Conservatory of Music
Richard Floyd, clinician
University of Texas, retired
Craig Kirchoff, clinician
Director Emeritus - University of Minnesota

W185

Clinic
Demystifying The Saxophone: A Modern & Simple Approach to Fundamentals
Nathan Mertens, clinician
University of Colorado Boulder

W186

Clinic
Inclusion Through Creativity: Games, Activities, and Projects for Learning Digital Composition at the Middle Level
Gillian Desmarais, clinician
Maplewood Public Schools

W179

Clinic
Making it Work, When You're the One! The Only One!
Meagan Stephens, clinician
Three Rivers ISD
Clayton Capello, clinician
Pettus ISD

W181

Clinic
US Army Band "Pershing's Own" Herald Trumpets
Tom Dell'Omo, clinician


W187
 10:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. St. Olaf College Jazz I
Joseph Jefferson, Director

W196
 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Clinic
An Alternate Way to Teach Young Musicians
Diane Downs, clinician
The Louisville Leopard Percussionists
Wesley Greer, clinician
The Louisville Leopard Percussionists
Jackie Royce, clinician
The Louisville Leopard Percussionists
Ella Anderson, clinician
The Louisville Leopard Percussionists
Max Neblett, clinician
The Louisville Leopard Percussionists

W184
 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Clinic
CHAT Room: A Chat with Chuck Cushinery
Chuck Cushinery, clinician


W182
 10:45 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Grisham Saxophone Ensemble
Mason England, Director

W190
 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Clinic
Day One - Trumpet
Lynne Jackson, clinician


W193
 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. UNT Center Woodwind Quintet
Darrel Hale, Director

W183
 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Bentonville High School Wind Ensemble
Timothy Hendrix, Director

W375AB

Plano East Senior High School Symphony Orchestra
Ann G. Smith, Director

W375E
 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Clinic
A Conversation with Jerry Junkin
Jerry Junkin, clinician
University of Texas at Austin
Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician
Conn-Selmer, Inc.

W181

Clinic
Architecture & Inspiration: Percy Grainger's Home & Studio
Curt Ebersole, clinician
The Masters School & Westchester Symphonic Winds

W186

Clinic
Creating Servant Leaders in Your Student Leadership Team
David Montgomery, clinician
Baylor University

W187

Clinic
Grow Where You Are Planted: Cultivating Success in a Small School.
Rebecca Warren, clinician
Mandan Middle School, Retired
Trudy Fraase-Wolf, clinician
Zeeland Public Schools
John R. Carlisle, clinician
Hannan Jr.Sr. High School, Principal
Karen Gregg, clinician
Lyons Middle Senior High School

W185

Clinic
Percussion for the Non-Percussionist Band Director
Jefferson Grant, clinician
Lowndes High School

W179

Clinic
Unlocking the Groove: Integrating Latin Percussion in Jazz Ensembles
Jose Diaz, clinician
Diaz Music Institute

W192
 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Clinic
Day One - Trombone
Chip De Stefano, clinician


W193
 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Clinic
Do You Hear What I Hear? Effective Rehearsal Strategies for Strings
Rebecca MacLeod, clinician
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Frank Diaz, clinician
Indiana University

W190
 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Brass IMPACT!
Mark Norman, Director

W183

Mountain View High School Jazz Ensemble
Sam Ormson, Director

W196

Ninkasi Percussion Group
Ninkasi Percussion, Director

W184

Clinic
Establishing Effective Partnerships to Enhance Music Programs
Laurie Fellenz, clinician
Wisconsin School Music Association
Chiho Feindler, clinician
Save The Music Foundation

W181

Clinic
Learning to Listen: Recording Projects for Large Ensembles
Vince Kenney, clinician
Drake University
Bradley Genevro, clinician
Oklahoma State University
Jacquelyn Meunier, clinician
Southeast Polk High School

W185

Clinic
Six Ways to Make Your Ensembles, Lessons, and Classes More Accessible for Every Student, No Matter How they Learn Best
Rhoda Bernard, clinician
Berklee College of Music

W187

Clinic
The Funhouse Mirror of Conducting: Are We Really Seeing Ourselves and Our Rehearsals Honestly?
James Jordan, clinician
Westminster Choir College of Rider University

W186

Clinic
You Cannot Teach an Empty Chair: An Affirmational Approach to Recruitment, Retention, and Representation
Chandran Daniel, clinician
Thompson Jr. High School/Bands

W179
 1:45 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Clinic
What Do I Say to the Winds? And Other Full Orchestra Topics
Joshua Thompson, clinician
Westwood High School

W193
 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Canyon Ridge Middle School Honor Band
Amy Allison Rivera, Director

W375E
 2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Clinic
S.H.O.P. Talk - How to Cultivate Excellence through Collaboration and Kindness
John Hermanson, clinician
Fort Collins High School

W182
 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lexington High School Chamber Orchestra
Rachel Jayson, Director

W190

South Grand Prairie High School Wind Ensemble
Michelle Ross, Director

W375AB

Clinic
All the Things I Wish I Had Known as a New Teacher
Joshua Taylor, clinician
Timberwood Middle School

W186

Clinic
From Emerging to Essential: New Repertoire You Need to Know
Brandon Houghtalen, clinician
University of Texas at El Paso
Tremon Kizer, clinician
University of Central Florida
Jaclyn Hartenberger, clinician
University of Melbourne – Conservatorium of Music

W185

Clinic
Maximizing Every Minute: Transforming Score Study into an Active, Music-Making Experience
Nicholas Balla, clinician
Arkansas State University
Kimberly Fleming, clinician
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

W181

Clinic
Music Parent Session
Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician

David Vandewalker, clinician


W182

Clinic
Supercharge Your Rehearsals: Using Companion Guides To Unlock Your Ensemble's Maximum Potential
Tiffany Hitz, clinician
Robinson Secondary School
Tyler Grant, clinician
Tyler S. Grant Music Works, LLC

W187

Clinic
The Importance of Working with School Administration: From an Administrator’s Perspective
Brad Coffman, clinician
Russellville School DIstrict

W179
 3:15 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Clinic
Blue Collar Band: Excellence in Suburban Title I Schools
Shan Kazmi, clinician
Zion Benton Twp HS, Dist. 126
Michael Wawrzynski, clinician
United Township High School

W184
 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Clinic
US Army Strings
Tom Dell'Omo, clinician


W193
 4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Clinic
S.H.O.P. Talk - Q&A For Band Directors: Students with Differences and Disabilities
Alice Hammel, clinician
Disability Specialist
Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician
Butler University

W182
 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Creekview Saxophone Vivaldi Quartet
Arturo Denis, Director

W183
 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Lafayette Jazz Ensemble
Chris Strange, Director

W196

Clinic
It’s Not What You Do, But How You Do It: Tips for More Meaningful Rehearsals
Scott Tobias, clinician
West Virginia University

W187

Clinic
MS Band Director Panel
Corey Graves, clinician


W181

Clinic
Student Ownership of Learning in the Music Classroom
James Drew, clinician
Fort Bend ISD

W179

Clinic
Teaching Beginning Band in High School: How and Why?
Jeff W. Ball, clinician
Grand Street Campus High Schools
Karla Aristy, clinician
Grand Street Campus High Schools
Sondra Braeutigam, clinician
Grand Street Campus High Schools
Matthew Mantione, clinician
EBC High School for Public Service

W185
 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Grand Rapids Symphonic Band
Barry Martin, Director

W375E
 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Clinic
Winds of the North: Canadian Perspectives on Wind Band Repertoire
Darrin Oehlerking, clinician
University of Saskatchewan

W190
 6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. North Texas Wind Symphony
Eugene Migliaro Corporon, Director

W375AB
 7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. USAF Band Airmen of Note
Chief Master Sergeant Brian MacDonald, Director

W196
Friday, December 19
 8:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Dodgen Middle School Chamber Orchestra
Ashley Culley, Director

W190

Kerr Middle School Honors Band
Catharine Klein, Director

W375E
 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Desert Winds
Charles Maguire, Director

W375AB

Elkins High School Percussion Ensemble
Christopher Dial, Director

W184

Clinic
An IDEA in Action: Composer Reflections on Their Journey to Writing for Winds
Gabe Musella, clinician
UIL
Kevin Day, clinician
UC San Diego

W181

Clinic
Bach to Basics: How to Make Your Band Sound Like an Organ
Keysto Stotz, clinician
Skiatook High School
Bobby Kitchen, clinician
Skiatook High School

W183

Clinic
Empowering Music Educators Through Mentorship: Pathways to Professional Growth, Retention, and Longevity
Matt Koperniak, clinician
Fulton County Schools
Josh Byrd, clinician
University of West Georgia
Dexter Bailey, clinician
Creekside High School
Myah Dickerson, clinician
Elkins Pointe Middle School
Jessica Thomas, clinician
Hopewell Middle School

W185

Clinic
Inspiring Hope in Our Students...and Ourselves
Peggy Rakas, clinician
Hofstra University

W186

Clinic
Meet Them Where They Are: Tiered Teaching Strategies for the Concert Band
Jennifer Hamilton, clinician
Red Mountain High School

W187

Clinic
What the Heck is a C?? A Beginner’s Guide to Jazz Guitar
Brendan Frank, clinician
Antioch Upper Grade School

W192
 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Clinic
S.H.O.P. Talk - Everyone Belongs Here: Creating Sensory-Friendly Concerts In Your School
Evan Schroeder, clinician
Zionsville Middle School

W182
 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Clinic
Spice Up Your Strings: Rehearsal and Lesson Ideas for Tomorrow & Beyond
Ruth Brittin, clinician
University of the Pacific
Darcy Ford, clinician
Lincoln Unified School District

W193
 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Clinic
A Conversation with Ray Cramer: One Person Makes a Difference
Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician
ConnSelmer, Inc.
Ray Cramer, clinician
Indiana University

W181

Clinic
Four Pillars of a Successful Band Director
Robert Abend, clinician
University of South Alabama

W179

Clinic
Play It Forward! Navigating the Intersection of Composer, Conductor, Publisher, and Performer
Brian Balmages, clinician
Alfred Music

W187

Clinic
Show Me the Money: A Guide to Funding Your Artistic Endeavors
Aaron Vogel, clinician
Arizona Department of Education
Mark Hodge, clinician
Arizona Department of Education
Kelly Montaño, clinician
Arizona Department of Education

W185

Clinic
Start With Success: Instilling Clarinet Fundamentals
Aileen Razey, clinician
St. Olaf College

W186
 10:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Clinic
30 Performance Tips for Concert Bands
Robert Sheldon, clinician
Composer
Heather Meier, clinician


W183

Clinic
Jazz New Music Reading Session
Richard Dunscomb, clinician

Chief Master Sergeant Brian MacDonald, clinician
US Airforce Airmen of Note

W196
 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Clinic
CHAT Room: A Chat with Julie Duty
Julie Duty, clinician


W182
 10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Clinic
Middle School String Rehearsal Lab
Gerald Fowkes, clinician

Amy Lestina Tonaki, clinician
Sycamore Community School District

W470AB
 11:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Clinic
Day One - Trombone
Chip De Stefano, clinician


W193
 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Pearland Junior High West Honors Band
Meredith Bishop, Director

W375E
 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. University of Tennessee Percussion Ensemble
Andrew Bliss, Director

W184
 11:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. VanderCook College of Music Symphonic Band
Alexander Kaminsky, Director

375AB
 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Clinic
Building Skills for Music Industry Careers Beyond Performance
Carolyn Grant, clinician
NAMM Foundation
Heather Mansell, clinician
Yamaha Corporation of America
Bryan Powell, clinician
Montclair State University, Music Will
Jennifer Witt, clinician
Sweetwater Sound, Inc.

W185

Clinic
Expanding Access: Engaging Rural Music Students Through Popular Music Ensembles
Bryan Powell, clinician
Montclair State University

W179

Clinic
Programming Music Year Round--NOT Just for Assessment or Contest
David Wing, clinician
Venice High School

W186

Clinic
Stop Squeaking! Mastering Woodwind Pedagogy in the Middle and High School Band
Brittany Mori, clinician
Lost Mountain Middle School Band
Sidney Maurice, clinician
McClure Middle School
Shelley Ferrell, clinician
Lovinggood Middle School
Joseph Heiberger, clinician
Lovinggood Middle School

W181

Clinic
The Road Map to Developing Great Lead Players
Bijon Watson, clinician
Berklee College of Music

W192

Clinic
Unlock Your Brain: Keys to Stress-Free Learning
Patrick Sheridan, clinician
Focus on Music, LLC

W187
 11:45 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Clinic
S.H.O.P. Talk - DEIA
Natalie Szabo, clinician
International Clarinet Association: DEIA Committee
Cathy Woods, clinician
International Clarinet Association

W182
 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Clinic
A Heretic’s Guide to Musicianship Presents: The Fundamentals of Interpretive Expression
Kevin Noe, clinician
A Heretic’s Guide to Musicianship

W190
 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Clinic
The Power of Classroom Citizenship: Building Culture Through Collaborative Learning
Jonathan Glawe, clinician
Pioneer High School
Amanda Zall, clinician
University of Michigan, Marsal family School of Education

W193
 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. The Moanin' Frogs
The Moanin' Frogs, Director

W183
 1:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Clinic
CHAT Room: A Chat with Rodney Dorsey, Midwest President
Rodney Dorsey, clinician


W182
 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Las Vegas Academy of the Arts Jazz Band
Patrick Bowen, Director

W196

Ronald Reagan High School Symphony Orchestra
Sixto Elizondo, Director

W375E

Clinic
A Space to Grow: Considering Psychology and Understanding to Foster a Curious, Collaborative, and Effective Rehearsal
Hunter Kopczynski, clinician
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Simon Holoweiko, clinician
Louisiana State University

W181

Clinic
Baton and Breath: Leading with Passion
Steven D. Davis, clinician
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Jennifer Sengin, clinician
University of Missouri-Kansas City

W187

Clinic
Beat Burnout: 5 Key Changes to Address It, Recover From It, and Prevent It
Lori Schwartz Reichl, clinician
Making Key Changes, LLC

W179

Clinic
Post-Modern Band: Directing an Electronic Music Group
Will Kuhn, clinician
TI:ME (Technology in Music Education)

W186

Clinic
The Hill We Climb: A Panel Discussion LGBTQ+, Belonging, and Band
Erik Leung, clinician
Oregon State University
Robert Taylor, clinician
Northwestern University
John Lynch, clinician
University of Wisconsin- Steven's Point
Jennifer Martin, clinician
Cuesta College
Alicia Neal, clinician
Eastern Illinois University

W185
 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Clinic
Day One - Trumpet
Lynne Jackson, clinician


W193
 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Trinity High School Percussion Ensemble
Manny Flores, Director

W184
 2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Clinic
S.H.O.P. Talk - Going Viral: The Band Director’s Guide to Recruitment Videos
Doug Conrad, clinician
Frederick County Public Schools

W182
 2:15 p.m. - 3:20 p.m. Vista Ridge High School Wind Ensemble
Robert Herrings, III, Director

W375AB
 2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. Cinco Ranch High School Sinfonia
Brett Nelsen, Director

W190

Clinic
The Midwest Jazz Interview
Carl Allen, clinician
University of Missouri - Kansas City
Frank Alkyer, clinician
DownBeat Magazine

W192
 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Clinic
A School Cancelation Will Never Surprise Me Again! Long-Term Rehearsal Planning
Caroline Hand, clinician
University of Oklahoma
Eric Wilson, clinician
Baylor University

W179

Clinic
Clarinet vs Bass Clarinet: The Long and the Short of It
Robert Spring, clinician
Arizona State University, School of Music, Retired
Stefanie Gardner, clinician
Glendale Community College
Joshua Gardner, clinician
HIDA School of Music, Arizona State University

W185

Clinic
Creating Student-Centered Rehearsals Through Mindful Listening
Jason Missal, clinician
The University of Utah

W187

Clinic
Cultivating Collaborative Musical Expression in Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsals
Kim Fleming, clinician
University of Illinois
Mike Vecchio, clinician
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

W181

Clinic
Getting "Midwest Ready": Tips for Applying to Perform or Present
Rodney Dorsey, clinician
Florida State University
Kelly Bell, clinician
The Midwest Clinic

W186

Clinic
Music Parent Session
Tim Lautzenheiser, clinician

David Vandewalker, clinician


W182
 3:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Newfound Chamber Winds
Tyler Austin, Director

W183

Clinic
It's A Small Band World After All
Roger Dekind, clinician
Chicago Public Schools
Stan Mauldin, clinician
University of Houston

W184
 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Caliente
Jose Diaz, Director

W196

Clinic
High School String Orchestra Rehearsal Lab
Chung Park, clinician
St. Olaf College
Ken Tonaki, clinician
Sycamore Community School District

W470AB
 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Brass Band of Louisville
Jason Cumberledge, Director

W375E
 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Northshore Concert Band
Mallory Thompson, Director

W375AB
*Conference events are subject to change.