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URconductED Symposium 2026
Redlands campus Jun 22, 2026 - Jun 24, 2026 All Day All
About the event
The Foundations of Conducting: A Pedagogical Approach
Summer Conducting Workshop | June 22–24, 2026
Are you looking to grow as a conductor? Whether you’re just beginning or seeking to refine your craft, URConductED offers an immersive three-day training designed for conductors at all levels. Hosted at University of Redlands in beautiful Southern California, this immersive workshop focuses on the foundational principles of conducting through a practical, pedagogy-driven approach. Learn more about URConductED Symposium.
University of Redlands Conducting Faculty:
Dr. Nicholle Andrews, Dr. Giovanni Santos & Professor Co Nguyen
Guest Artists:
Dr. Donald Brinegar, Dr. Joseph Modica & Dr. Gregory Whitmore
Program schedule
Jump to Mon, June 22 | Tues, June 23 | Wed, June 24
Monday, June 22
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9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m |
Session 1: Body Mapping with Nicholle Andrews |
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10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m |
Session 2: ConductingChoral Clinicians: Andrews & Brinegar |
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11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. |
Coffee BreakWe provide |
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11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Session 3: Don Brinegar – on the topic of their choice |
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12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Lunch Break |
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2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Session 4: ConductingChoral Clinicians: Andrews & Brinegar |
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3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Session 5: Conducting – Joint Band and Choir PieceClinicians: Santos/ Andrews/ Nguyen/ Brinegar |
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5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Dinner Break |
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5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. |
Student Session |
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7:00 p.m. |
Social (Optional)J. Riley Distillery & Restaurant |
Tuesday, June 23
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9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m |
Session 1: With Gio Santos |
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10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m |
Session 2: ConductingChoral Clinicians: Andrews |
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11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. |
Coffee BreakWe provide |
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11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Session 3: Gregory Whitmore – on the topic of their choice |
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12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Lunch Break |
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2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Session 4: ConductingChoral Clinicians: Andrews |
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3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Session 5: Conducting – Joint Band and Choir PieceClinicians: Santos/ Andrews/ Nguyen/ Whitmore |
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7:30 p.m. |
Attend the Redlands Bowl (Optional) – BYO meal & wineRedlands Bowl |
Wednesday, June 24
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9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m |
Session 1: With Co Nguyen |
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10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m |
Session 2: ConductingChoral Clinicians: Andrews & Modica |
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11:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. |
Coffee BreakWe provide |
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11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. |
Session 3: Joe Modica – on the topic of their choice |
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12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. |
Lunch Break |
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2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. |
Session 4: ConductingChoral Clinicians: Andrews & Modica |
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3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
Session 5: Conducting – Joint Band and Choir PieceClinicians: Santos/ Andrews/ Nguyen/ Modica |
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5:00 p.m. |
SocialEscape Craft Brewery |