UD BAND CONDUCTING WORKSHOP
Clinicians
JOIN US!
Band conductors and teachers of all experience levels are invited to join us at the University of Delaware School of Music for the 2026 Band Conducting Workshop. Participants will work with Dr. Reynolds and Dr. Johnson in daily conducting sessions with the workshop ensemble (in which participants will also play their instruments). In addition to conducting sessions, each day will feature special sessions with guest clinicians. Workshop participants will also take a group excursion to a top secret destination!
Participation will be capped at 16 conductors. An unlimited number of non-conducting auditors may register to play and observe. Participants will be responsible for their own transportation, meals, and housing.
DMEA member? Earn clock hours for participating in the workshop!
Register by June 15, 2026.
WHO?
The workshop is open to conductors and educators of all experience levels from prospective graduate students to in-service band directors at all levels. Learning from each other is a major component of the workshop!
WHERE?
All sessions will take place at the University of Delaware School of Music in the Roselle Center for the Arts – Puglisi Orchestra Hall.
WHEN?
June 29 – July 2, 2026
View the daily workshop schedule below.
LITERATURE
Click HERE for the workshop literature list
RATES
- Participants: $425
- DMEA member participants: $325
- Auditors (non-conducting participants who play in the ensemble): $75
- DMEA member auditors: FREE!
Monday, June 29, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Welcome, Coffee/Community Building (sponsored by DMEA) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Conducting Session (Large Ensemble) |
| 12:00 noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. | Special Session |
| 3:00 p.m. | Conducting Session (Chamber Ensemble) |
| 5:00 p.m. | Wrap Up |
| 5:30 p.m. | END |
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Coffee/Community building (Sponsored by DMEA) |
| 9:00 p.m. |
Conducting Session (Large Ensemble) |
| 12:00 noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. | Topic Session |
| 2:00 p.m. | Group Excursion |
| 5:00 p.m. | END |
Wednesday, July 1, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Coffee/Community Building (sponsored by DMEA) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Conducting Session (Large Ensemble) |
| 12:00 noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. | Special Session |
| 3:00 p.m. | Conducting Session (Chamber Ensemble) |
| 5:00 p.m. | Wrap Up |
| 5:30 p.m. | END |
Thursday, July 2, 2026
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8:30 a.m. | Coffee/Community Building (sponsored by DMEA) |
| 9:00 a.m. | Conducting Session (Large Ensemble) |
| 12:00 noon | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. | Special Session |
| 3:00 p.m. | Conducting Session (Chamber Ensemble) |
| 5:00 p.m. | Wrap Up |
| 5:30 p.m. | End of Workshop! |
Literature List
Each conductor will have two conducting session per day (one large ensemble, one chamber ensemble) on a piece or movement of their choosing.
You will be asked to submit your selections for Day 1 before the workshop begins. At the end of each day, you will select your pieces/movements for the following day (allowing for flexibility based on the work we do during the week).
Large Ensemble
- Malcolm Arnold/Paynter, Four Scottish Dances
- David Biedenbender, Melodious Thunk
- Jodie Blackshaw, Peace Dancer
- Roshanne Etezady, Jumpscare Tango
- Yukiko Nishimura, Ancient Flower
- William Owens, All Things So Wondrous
- Vincent Persichetti, Pageant
- William Grant Still, Little Red Schoolhouse
- Hugh Stuart, Three Ayres from Gloucester
Chamber Ensemble
- Ruth Gipps, ed. Winther, Seascape, Op. 53
- Gordon Jacob, Old Wine in New Bottles
- Charles Gounod, Petite symphonie
