Workshops

Drum Major Camp

June 20-23, 2013

Nicholas Williams, Director of the UNT Green Brigade, in conjunction with leadership consulting firm SASI, will host the annual Drum Major and Leadership camp at UNT. Current and future drum majors and student leaders will receive instruction from Nicholas Williams and the SASI staff.

The camp includes: Contemporary Conducting Preparation - curriculum created by Nicholas Williams and presented in small and large group settings - Modern Marching Instruction - as taught by the country's best high school and college marching bands and top ten DCI Drum and Bugle Corps - Effective Leadership Training - as presented to many outstanding performing groups and Fortune 500 companies

Who may attend:
Current drum majors, future drum majors, student leaders, and potential student leaders are invited to attend!

For an application, go to www.studentsleading.org

Conducting Instruction
Participants will receive conducting training from Dr. Nicholas Williams (Assistant Director of Wind Studies at the University of North Texas) and Amanda Drinkwater (Director of Bands at Marcus High School). The SASI conducting curriculum is a fresh, modern approach to marching band.

Marching Instruction
Participants will receive innovative, corps style marching training from Jeremy Spicer, Associate Director of Bands and Director of the Marching Band at Cedar Park High School.

Leadership Development
Participants will receive leadership training from Ron Morrison, SASI, CEO and Director of Fine Arts for Pearland ISD. The SASI leadership & empowerment curriculum is a fresh, modern approach to leadership.

University of North Texas
Conductors Collegium
June 10-21, 2013

Eugene Migliaro Corporon – University of North Texas
Dennis Fisher – University of North Texas
Mallory Thompson - Biene School of Music, Northwestern University

The Collegium presents the opportunity for instrumental music educators of all levels from around the world to meet and discuss common goals, shared concerns and practical solutions with colleagues, performers, and composers. The format is designed to allow maximum flexibility in examining topics that are of paramount interest to the participants. The goal of the Collegium is to help participants broaden their perspectives by providing an environment that creates a positive opportunity for dialogue, investigation and exchange.

As many as 40 participants will be selected to rehearse and perform on one of four concerts with the North Texas Wind Symphony. Comments regarding rehearsal approach and conducting pedagogy will be made on videotape. Non-conducting participants will follow scores and listen to the clinician via headphones, allowing all to learn the repertoire and stay integrally involved as the rehearsals progress. In addition, Eugene Corporon, Dennis Fisher and guests will offer lectures and lead discussions throughout the twelve-day session on a variety of related subjects. Morning sessions will focus on masterworks as well as rehearsal skills and conducting technique.

Concert Repertoire
Featured on four concerts with the world-renowned North Texas Wind Symphony, conducted by the Collegium Conductors.  Participants may attend for as few as three days or as many as twelve for the same price.  The course must be taken in three-day blocks.  A minimum of two consecutive rounds are required in order to conduct. Participate will be notified prior to event of piece assignment. Only the score for the piece assigned will need to be purchased prior to arrival.

Repertoire

Anthem - Bryant	Third Prelude - Gershwin
Avelynn's Lullaby - Puckett	Quirks - Karrick
Awakening-Wilson	Redwood - George
Baron La Croix Shuffle - Grantham	Porgy and Bess Medley - Gershwin
Celtic Set - Cowell	Scherzo: Cat and Mouse - Spittal
Courtly Dances - Britten	Sonata Allegro - Williams
Five Pieces for Band - Stevens	Promenade: Walking the Dog - Gershwin
Huldigungsmarsch - Wagner	Divertimento - Bernstein
Hymn to a Blue Hour - Mackey	Danzon from Fancy Free - Bernstein
Irish Suite - Anderson	Strike up the Band - Gershwin
First Prelude - Gershwin	Three Dance Episodes - Bernstein

Daily Schedule
Presentations   9:00 am – 12:00 noon
Rehearsals       1:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Concerts          7:30 pm – 9:00 pm

Participant Fees
Conducting Participant - $600             
Non-Conducting Participant - $360

• Housing (single occupancy) is available for $40 per night.  Please contact the Wind Studies office regarding availability.
• Parking pass $20 unless staying in student housing.
• Meals arranged individually
• University class credit is available at an additional cost (admission to UNT is required)

*Non-Refundable Deposit Required with Application - $200

2013 North Texas Conductors Collegium Registration Form.

Contact:
Wind Studies
Email: windstudies@unt.edu                                      
Phone: 940-565-3737
Fax: 940-565-3700

 

 

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