MBDA Instrumental Teaching Symposium.
About.
The Minnesota Band Directors Association and the Minnesota Music Educators Association are proud to announce the First Annual MBDA Instrumental Teaching Symposium open to all band directors from August 7-8, 2008 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:
- Music Technology for the Individual and Large Ensemble
- Best Practices for the Large Ensemble Director
- Large Ensemble Conducting Session
- Body Alignment and Health
- Rehearsal Techniques
- Intonation in the Large Ensemble Rehearsal
- Beginning Improvisation
- Selecting Quality Literature for All Levels
In addition, JW Pepper, Custom Batons and MakeMusic will provide resources for perusal and for purchase.
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:
- 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. There is an additional form included with the registration.)
- 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 at the rate of $99/night 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.
To apply please download and fill out the application below, and return it with the required fee to:
Amy K. Roisum Foley
102 Woods Drive
Le Sueur, MN 56058
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Amy K. Roisum Foley at, 507-665-4129/612-360-7440 or amy.roisum-foley@mnsu.edu .
Thank you! We look forward to seeing you at this inaugural event.