The University of North Texas College of Music is pleased to announce the continuation of our annual summer Conductors Collegium. The
collegium is offered for two total weeks. Individuals desiring to attend have several flexible options from which to choose for advancing their
growth.
Public school educators are highly encouraged to attend the UNT Conductors Collegium.
In conjunction with the UNT Professional Development Institute, our faculty are equipped
to approve continuing education credit for each hour of participation. Individuals
attending select rounds of the collegium may receive a prorated allotment based on
instructional hours completed. The collegium confirms to the SBEC standard for continuing
education credits toward re-certification, and this service is offered at no additional
fee.
Full Experience Overview
This is the full workshop experience including morning small group conducting sessions,
discussions, lecture series, as well as afternoon conducting coaching and recorded
performances with the UNT Wind Symphony.
Full experience participants may choose 2, 3, or 4 consecutive three-day rounds.
Round 1: June 16-18
Round 2: June 20-22
Round 3: June 23-25
Round 4: June 26-28
Addressing the need to find ways to connect and grow as conductors, the collegium
presents an 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 and performers.
Non-Performer Overview
In person non-performing participants conduct and receive feedback during morning
small group sessions, participate in discussion and lecture series, and observe afternoon
conducting rounds for the duration of the workshop.
Individuals wishing to observe but not conduct the afternoon sessions may register
for the non-performing track. This curriculum allows participants to conduct during
the morning sessions, attend discussions and lecture series, and observe coaching
during the afternoon sessions.
UNT Regents Professor of Music | Wind Symphony, Conductor | Wind Studies Area Coordinator
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.
The application fee is non-refundable regardless of acceptance into the program.
Full Experience
Requested by May 1, 2025 – Full refund less $250
Non-Performer
Requested by May 1, 2025 – Full refund less $125
We are unable to process refunds requested after May 1, 2025.
No refund will be provided should a participant be dismissed for violating UNT policy
or program rules provided on the first day.
Morning Session Curriculum: Lecture, discussion, and small group coaching modules
(daily, 9:00am-12:00pm)
In the first half of the morning session, we feature lectures and discussions. These
sessions will include topics such as masterworks overview, score study, repertoire
and programming, rehearsal techniques, conducting fundamentals, and education philosophy
and include live discussions with world-renowned guest conductors and educators.
During the second half of the morning session, participants are divided into small
groups (typically 9-12 players) to conduct small ensemble excerpts. Coaching in this
format is provided as a supplement to afternoon activities.
Afternoon Session Curriculum: Conducting rounds and coaching (select any or all rounds;
1:30-5:30pm)
Conducting sessions consist of live, in person individual sessions and group coaching
on select master works with the collegium faculty and the UNT Wind Symphony.
There are four conducting rounds of three days each. Participants will receive coaching
per round and perform in the concert in the evening of the third day with the UNT
Wind Symphony. The performance will be recorded via wide-cam, conductor-camp, and
HD audition. Files will be provided to the participants.
While the fee allows access to all four rounds (twelve days) of coaching, participants
may attend only two or three rounds (six or nine days) if desired to maximize flexibility
per each participant’s schedule needs. Those who conduct only one round must observe
at lease one other. Hence, participation for only one round (three days) is not permissible.
Round 1, June 16-18 | Round 2, June 20-22 | Round 3, June 23-25 | Round 4, June 26-28.
Example: If a participant registers for Round 2 and Round 3, they will likely observe
Round 2 and conduct in Round 3. Round 1 conductors have typically attended the collegium
the previous year.
Full experience participation is limited to 32 conductors selected by the collegium
faculty through an application process.
Additional questions? Please email music.camps@unt.edu or call (940) 369-6541.
University of North Texas 
UNT Regents Professor of Music | Wind Symphony, Conductor | Wind Studies Area Coordinator
UNT Professor of Wind Studies | Chair of the Division of Conducting and Ensembles
| Wind Orchestra, Conductor
UNT Lecturer in Wind Studies | Director of Athletic Bands