In the summer of 2019, Cal State LA held our 6th Annual conducting workshop which was a huge success! Guest Clinicians Larry Gookin and Peter Haberman joined Emily Moss for 4 days of intense learning and all participants expressed satisfaction with their experience.
We are BACK after a two-year hiatus due to the Pandemic, and can't wait to see you this summer!
We are BACK after a two-year hiatus due to the Pandemic, and can't wait to see you this summer!
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Testimonials:"The Cal State LA Wind Conducting Workshop is a phenomenal program. The professional faculty provides seminars on topics such as programming and pedagogy, and each participant gets podium time with the workshop band and individualized instruction in a supportive environment. Whether you’re a student or an experienced conductor/music educator, this workshop is the place to develop and hone your skills."
"The close, comfortable setting helped individual growth by getting rid of boundaries that would have been in place in a more strained environment." "My favorite part about this workshop was the frequent interactions with the faculty and other participants." "The one-on-one lessons with the three clinicians were the most helpful. It was so great to immediately apply what you learn right on the podium." "Thank you to everyone for the experience, and for being so genuinely willing to help everyone improve." "Events such as this one ensures MUSIC continues to be relevant in the lives of humans -- bravo!" |
Guest clinician for 2022:
Shanti Simon
Dr. Shanti Simon is the Director of Bands at the University of Oklahoma where she conducts the Wind Symphony and leads the graduate and undergraduate wind conducting programs. Prior to joining the faculty, Dr. Simon was the Flight Commander and Associate Conductor with The United States Air Force Academy Band in Colorado Springs. Before moving to Colorado, Simon served as Flight Commander and Associate Conductor with The United States Air Force Band in Washington, D.C., where she conducted performances in the national capital region and around the country including the 2011 NationalTree Lighting Ceremony with the Airmen of Note hosted by President Obama and the First Family. Simon was on the faculty of Shenandoah Conservatory as the Associate Director of Bands for the 2013-2014 academic year. In 2016, Simon deployed to the Middle East with the United States Air Force Central Command bands as the Officer-In-Charge, overseeing musical troop-support, community-outreach and partnership-building missions in seven countries. Before joining the Air Force, Simon earned her MM and DMA degrees in conducting from the University of Minnesota where she studied with Craig Kirchhoff. She received her BME and BM degrees from Stetson University with Bobby Adams. Hailing from Florida, Simon served as the Associate Director of Bands at Vero Beach High School for four years, where her ensembles consistently earned top ratings in all areas of district and state assessment. Simon is active nationally and internationally as a guest conductor and clinician.
Workshop Literature TBA
Approximate Workshop Schedule
(subject to change)
SUNDAY, JULY 10
4:00pm – Registration and Check-In begins
5:00pm – Introductions and Welcome
5:30pm – Reading Session with Workshop Band
MONDAY, JULY 11
8:30am – Opening Session: Score Study with Workshop Clinicians
10:00am – Conductors rehearse the Workshop Band
12:00pm – Lunch Break
1:30pm – Topical Sessions, led by Workshop Clinician
2:30pm – Baton Technique Sessions for all Conductors, led by Clinicians
3:00pm – Conductors rehearse the Workshop Band
4:45pm – Break
5:00pm – Conductors rehearse the Workshop Band, continued
6:30pm – Dinner: Restaurant gathering different each evening (optional)
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 and 13
8:30am – Individual Score study; Scheduled one-on-one time with Clinicians
10:30am – Conductors rehearse the Workshop Band
12:00pm – Lunch Break
1:30pm – Topical Sessions, led by Workshop Clinician
2:30pm – Baton Technique Sessions for all Conductors, led by Clinicians
3:00pm – Conductors rehearse the Workshop Band
4:30pm – Break
5:00pm – Conductors rehearse the Workshop Band, continued
6:30pm – Dinner: Restaurant gathering different each evening (optional)
THURSDAY, JULY 14
8:30am – Individual Score study; Scheduled one-on-one time with Clinicians
10:30am – Conductors rehearse the Workshop Band
12:00pm – Lunch Break
1:30pm – Question and Answer Session, led by Clinicians
2:30pm – Conductors rehearse the Workshop Band
4:00pm – Closing/Wrap-Up
4:00pm – Registration and Check-In begins
5:00pm – Introductions and Welcome
5:30pm – Reading Session with Workshop Band
MONDAY, JULY 11
8:30am – Opening Session: Score Study with Workshop Clinicians
10:00am – Conductors rehearse the Workshop Band
12:00pm – Lunch Break
1:30pm – Topical Sessions, led by Workshop Clinician
2:30pm – Baton Technique Sessions for all Conductors, led by Clinicians
3:00pm – Conductors rehearse the Workshop Band
4:45pm – Break
5:00pm – Conductors rehearse the Workshop Band, continued
6:30pm – Dinner: Restaurant gathering different each evening (optional)
TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 and 13
8:30am – Individual Score study; Scheduled one-on-one time with Clinicians
10:30am – Conductors rehearse the Workshop Band
12:00pm – Lunch Break
1:30pm – Topical Sessions, led by Workshop Clinician
2:30pm – Baton Technique Sessions for all Conductors, led by Clinicians
3:00pm – Conductors rehearse the Workshop Band
4:30pm – Break
5:00pm – Conductors rehearse the Workshop Band, continued
6:30pm – Dinner: Restaurant gathering different each evening (optional)
THURSDAY, JULY 14
8:30am – Individual Score study; Scheduled one-on-one time with Clinicians
10:30am – Conductors rehearse the Workshop Band
12:00pm – Lunch Break
1:30pm – Question and Answer Session, led by Clinicians
2:30pm – Conductors rehearse the Workshop Band
4:00pm – Closing/Wrap-Up
