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Leadership training session with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser

The High School Institute was created by The Midwest Clinic as a special program for students who are currently serving as the leaders of their instrumental music programs. Students who attend this one-day program have the unique opportunity to focus on leadership skills, positive character attributes and personal motivation.  Students also get to visit the exhibit hall, participate in special programming designed for them, attend a concert and a clinic of their choice.  Finally, college music education majors from several different universities supervise and participate in the programming along with the high school students.  

High School Institute Schedule for December 19, 2019

8:45-9:00 a.m.: Check In! Meet your college student mentor

9:00-9:10 a.m.: Welcome and introductions

9:15-10:05 a.m.: Exhibit hall* time/Leadership training with the legendary Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser

10:15-11:05 a.m.: Exhibit hall* time/Leadership training with the legendary Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser

*Insider tip: Before heading to the exhibit hall, download and print a Wish List so you keep track of your discoveries as you explore.

11:30 a.m.: Select from one of the following:

Eleanor Roosevelt High School Chamber Ensembles
Rachel Zephir, director
Ballroom W183

Westwood High School Symphony Orchestra
Joshua Thompson, director
Skyline Ballroom W375E

Winston Churchill High School Percussion Ensemble
Colton Bean, director
Ballroom W190

Swing, Swang, Swung on the Drums
Sherrie Maricle, clinician
The DIVA Jazz Orchestra

12:30 p.m.: Lunch (provided by Neil A. Kjos Music Company and the NAMM Foundation)

1:20-1:50 p.m.: 
Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser

2:00-2:45 p.m.: Select from one of the following:

Rodney Dorsey, “Conducting 101”
Barry Houser, “Lead with Kindness”
Frank Troyka, “Followership” 
Exhibit Hall Time

3:00-3:45 p.m.: Select from one of the following:

Rodney Dorsey, “Conducting 101”
Barry Houser, “Lead with Kindness”
Frank Troyka, “Followership” 
Exhibit Hall Time

4:15-5:00 p.m.: Wrap up and goodbye with Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser


College Night begins at 5:30 p.m. for students who wish to attend on their own.

Students who attend the High School Institute also are invited to stay (on their own) and attend evening concerts:

6:00-7:00 p.m.: Boston Brass

7:30-8:45 p.m.: The United State Navy Band Commodores

8:00-9:15 p.m.: Hikarigaoka Girls High School Wind

Band and orchestra directors can register their high school students for this life-changing opportunity. Space is limited, so make sure to secure spots for your students soon!

Questions?

If you have any questions about The Midwest Clinic’s High School Institute, please contact us via email at [email protected].