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Section Leader Clinic

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Information

The Section Leader Clinic is ideal for beginners, advanced marchers, and section leaders. Over the course of this 4-day clinic at SWC Illinois, student leaders learn how to teach marching fundamentals, run music rehearsals, and assist their band directors with organization and administration. Leadership concepts are woven into the curriculum to develop students as individuals. Students will develop confidence, and learn how to become a valuable asset to their band, section, and director.

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Develop your leaders

Over the course of 4 days, this clinic will show students how to teach and administer marching, music sectionals, and rehearsals all while gaining the training they need to become effective leaders.

Beginning to advanced

Beginning students walk away experienced and knowledgeable, trained and ready to contribute to their home band. The end goal is to provide concepts and tools in order to empower students within their own programs where they can apply and adapt their new understanding.

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CURRICULUM

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Leadership

New and returning students will experience how to be great leaders in their ensembles through motivation, attitude, and team building concepts. Critical thought and problem-solving skills are the greatest tools for a leader and we push students to strive for a higher level or organization and dicipline.

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Rehearsal

Students will learn how to read drill charts and apply them to the field using measurements and the grid system. The pacing of a good rehearsal and how to clean both music and drill along with the process of teaching

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Music

Students will work on music fundamentals like tone production, dynamics, and intonation. The unification of musical expression throughout the ensemble and tips for the structure of running a rehearsal or sectional.

Clinic Schedule

Below is an example of an average day schedule. For a more exact layout, go to our Information Documents page and download the PDF

7:15 am Breakfast

11:00 am Band Rehearsal

1:30 pm Music Rehearsal

3:45 pm Classes

6:30 pm Classes

8:30 pm Recreation Time

8:30 am Classes

12:15 pm Lunch

3:30 pm Break

5:15 pm Dinner

7:45 pm Classes conclude

11:00 pm Lights Out

Clinic Schedule

Below is an example of an average day schedule. For a more exact layout, go to our Information Documents page and download the PDF

7:15 am Breakfast

11:00 am Band Rehearsal

1:30 pm Music Rehearsal

3:45 pm Classes

6:30 pm Classes

8:30 pm Recreation Time

8:30 am Classes

12:15 pm Lunch

3:30 pm Break

5:15 pm Dinner

7:45 pm Classes conclude

11:00 pm Lights Out

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DATES

Locations

JULY 11-14,
2023

CLINICIAN

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Bob Medworth

Bob Medworth was the band director at Northview High School (formerly Brazil HS) for 41 years. During that time his marching bands were Indiana State Finalists 39 times and have won 10 state championships. His drum corps involvement as a marching technician and caption supervisor has included The Star of Indiana, Carolina Crown, the Madison Scouts and he is currently on the staff of the World Champion Bluecoats.  Bob was also a member of the Brass Theater and Blast! staff as well as ......

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For Your Information

If you are in need or more information, please download our information PDF's for more details. If you have a question, you may want to see if there is already an answer on our FAQ page. If you are looking for transportation information, please go to our Transportation page.

CLOSING

Ceremonies

For parents, friends, and directors, closing ceremonies will be held at O’Brien stadium on the Eastern Illinois campus. Come and enjoy the performance and celebration of awards! Spectators are expected to adhere to social distancing and CDC guidelines when attending closing ceremonies.

Section Leader Ceremony

July 14, 2023 at 10:30 AM

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PRICES

Eastern Illinois University - Charleston IL
July 11th - 14th, 2023

COMMUTER

Includes all instruction, and lunch and dinner each day

$290

RESIDENT

Includes all instruction,

housing, and meals

 

(Staying with us on campus.  Most common selection.)

$370

NON- PARTICIPANT

Includes housing and all meals

(For sponsors, bus drivers, directors, or coaches not taking classes)

$230

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