MBDA Instrumental Teaching Symposium.

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2008 Instrumental Teaching Symposium.

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The Minnesota Band Directors Association and the Minnesota Music Educators Association are proud to announce the Second Annual MBDA Instrumental Teaching Symposium open to all band directors from August 6-7, 2009 in conjunction with the All-State Bands and Jazz Ensemble Camp at University of Minnesota, Duluth.

The Symposium is designed to suit wind band directors teaching at the elementary, middle and high school levels at any stage in his/her career. Topics include:

  • Comprehensive Musicianship
  • Community Bands
  • Large Ensemble Conducting Session
  • Body Alignment and Health
  • Rehearsal Techniques
  • Performance Venues & Use of Space
  • Roundtable Discussions
    • Quality Literature for Bands at All Levels
    • Scheduling
    • Continuing Education

In addition, if you have a topic that you would like to present at the Instrumental Teaching Symposium, complete the application form link below. Three or four sessions will be selected to complete the schedule of speakers for this summers symposium.

Music businesses including JW Pepper and Custom Batons will provide resources for perusal and for purchase during the symposium as well.

This workshop is intended for all wind band teachers who would like to: sharpen skills, expand knowledge of wind band resources and techniques, see the All-State Band and Jazz students in rehearsal and network with colleagues from across the state.

Two levels of participation are available:

  1. The Conductor-Participant will conduct in a symposium-style setting on Thursday morning and Thursday afternoon. (8 conductors will be selected on a first-come, first-served basis. An additional form to select conducting literature will be sent to these 8 conductors during the summer.)
  2. 2. The Observer-Participant will play in the ensemble and participate in all other sessions during the clinic. This track is not only of value to the conductor, but serves as a master class for the wind band conductor at all levels of experience.

College Credit: We are working with the University of Minnesota, Duluth to offer the Symposium for credit. As soon as we have more information, we will post it on the MBDA website and forward the information to all participants.

This clinic will be informative, supportive, and developmental for the experienced wind band teacher and the new wind band teacher.

The cost Symposium before July 1, is $100.00 for MBDA members and $130.00* for non-members. After July 1, the cost will be $150.00. Collegiate MBDA members may attend for free, but are asked to perform in the large ensemble activities.

*Non-members will receive a one-year MBDA membership with registration.

A block of rooms has been reserved under the Minnesota Band Directors Association at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites 200 West 1st St. in downtown Duluth. They can be reached at (800) 722-1202. Please reserve your rooms quickly as there are several events happening in the area.

Rates:

  • August 5-6
    • Single & Double Rooms - $99.00
    • Triple Room - $109.00
    • Quadruple Room - $119.00
  • August 7-8
    • Single & Double Rooms - $189.95
    • Triple Room - $199.95
    • Quadruple Room - $209.95

To apply for the 2009 MBDA Instrumental Teaching Symposium, please download and fill out the application below, and return it with the required fee to:

John Ginocchio
MBDA Instrumental Teaching Symposium
102 Donita Ave.
Marshall, MN 56258

If you have any questions please feel free to call John Ginocchio at, 507-537-7209 (office)/507-337-0560 (home) or email at john.ginocchio@smsu.edu.

Thank you! We look forward to seeing you in Duluth this summer.

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