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Wind Conducting Conference

This is a four-day intensive session designed for teachers and conductors at all levels. We will explore the Art of Conducting and the Art of Teaching, working to help everyone improve their skills and understanding in a positive learning environment. The conference will be led by Eddie Smith, professor music and director of bands at the University of Redlands. Guest clinicians are Gary Hill, Arizona State University, and Stephen Pratt, Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University.

$285 for conducting participants (accepted on a first-come, first-served basis)
$150 for observers

Registration form (pdf)

THE FACULTY:
Gary Hill – Director of Bands, Arizona State University
Gary W. Hill is the Evelyn Smith Professor of Music and Director of Ensemble Studies at Arizona State University, where he conducts various ensembles and teaches graduate conducting. 

Stephen Pratt – Director of Bands, Jacobs School of Music, Indiana University
Stephen W. Pratt is professor of music and director of Bands/Wind Conducting at the Jacobs School of Music, where he conducts the Wind Ensemble and teaches graduate conducting as well as other courses in the Wind Conducting graduate program. Under his direction, the renowned Indiana University Wind Ensemble has performed at several national conventions and in other distinguished venues. 

Eddie Smith – Director of Bands/Assistant Dean, University of Redlands
Professor Eddie R. Smith is currently in his 21st year at the University of Redlands serving as Director of Bands, Professor of Saxophone, Music Education and Conducting.

Schedule:

Repertoire list (pdf)