Choral Conducting Symposium

July 14 - July 17, 2025
About the Symposium

The University of North Texas Choral Conducting Symposium is an opportunity for fellows, auditors, and faculty to explore the various facets of choral conducting. Designed for music educators, graduate student conductors, church musicians, community choir conductors, and any conductors looking to grow as artists, this symposium will offer you an exciting opportunity to delve deeper into your skills as a conductor. Throughout the symposium, fellows and auditors alike will partake in faculty-led lectures (topics include conducting gesture, score study, choral tone, programming, and rehearsal techniques) as well as the daily conducting lab. Symposium Fellows will also receive individual private conducting coaching (with piano collaborators) as well as plentiful podium time in front of the Symposium Choir. 

The 2025 Symposium will focus on Handel’s Messiah and Hagenberg’s Illuminare. 

Faculty
Allen Hightower
Professor of Choral Studies & Choral Studies Area Coordinator | University of North Texas
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Marques L.A. Garrett
Associate Professor of Choral Studies | University of North Texas
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Jessica Nápoles
Professor of Choral Music Education | University of North Texas
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Brian C. Murray
Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Choral Activities & Vocal Arts Area Coordinator | University of Wyoming
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Tuition & Fees
  • $30 – Application Fee (non-refundable)
  • $495 – Tuition 
Registration Information

To register, visit https://app.getacceptd.com/untmusicworkshops. Begin by selecting your Area (Conducting) and Program (Choral Conducting Symposium: Fellow). For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.

Registration/Payment Deadlines

  • May 9, 2025 – Application & Application Fee Due
  • May 27, 2025 – Final Payment Due 

Registration Policy

  • A $30 application fee is due at the time of application.
  • If accepted to the program, the final payment must be made by the date above or the participant may forfeit their spot. 

Conducting fellows will be notified of their acceptance by May 23, 2025. 

Applicants who are not selected as conducting fellows will be given the opportunity to participate as an auditor. Please email music.camps@unt.edu no later than 12:00pm on May 27, 2025 to have your application updated should you be interested in participating as an auditor. 

Refund Policy
  • The application fee is non-refundable regardless of acceptance into the program.
  • Requested by May 27, 2025 – Full refund less $80 ($30 application fee + $50 administrative fee)
    • We are unable to process refunds requested after May 27, 2025.
    • No refunds will be made should a participant be dismissed for violating UNT policy or program rules provided on the first day. 

Additional questions? Please contact music.camps@unt.edu or call (940) 369-6541.