CLINIC
Information
The Student Conductor Clinic has been designed to serve high school and college students that want to further their conducting study. The curriculum is strongly rooted in formal conducting with opportunities to conduct a lab band, gain valuable rehearsal techniques, as well as phenomenal leadership experiences.
Hands on
Conducting students will have the opportunity to conduct in a live band setting where they will get in-the-moment feedback from an ensemble.
Become yourself
SWC encourages individuality and creativity. Develop confidence in your own personal style and showmanship on the podium.
CURRICULUM
Conducting
New and returning students will receive semi-private lessons with collegiate music educators along with the opportunity to conduct in front of a live ensemble. Video feedback is used for self-analysis of conducting and progress.
Score Study
Student conductors will receive individual assistance with personal scores and recordings to prepare them for the upcoming season.
Collaboration
Students will walk away with a better understanding of working with their band directos. A group setting encourages learning from others along with self reflection and improvement skills.
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
6:45 am Breakfast
12:00 pm Lunch
3:45 pm Break
5:00 pm Dinner
7:45 pm Classes conclude
11:00 pm Lights Out
8:30 am Conducting Sessions
1:30 pm Conducting Sessions
4:00 pm Conducting Sessions
6:30 pm Conducting Sessions
8:00 pm Recreation Time
HEAD CLINICIAN
Barry Houser
Barry Houser is the Associate Director of Bands, Director of the Marching Illini, and Director of the Fighting Illini Athletic Bands where his responsibilities include conducting the Hindsley Symphonic Band, the Athletic Bands, and the 375 member Marching Illini in addition to teaching marching band procedures.
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
July 19, 11:30 AM-NOON,
held in Lumpkin.
PRICES
Eastern Illinois University - Charleston IL
July 17 - 19 2020
COMMUTER
Includes all instruction, and lunch and dinner each day
$205
RESIDENT
Includes all instruction,
housing, and meals
$265
NON- PARTICIPANT
Includes housing and all meals
(For sponsors, bus drivers, directors, or coaches not taking classes)
