Midwestern Music Educators Retreat

Embark on a transformative journey at our Midwestern Music Educators Retreat, set against the picturesque backdrop of the University of Kansas.

June 14-15

Here, opportunity meets innovation as you immerse yourself in a plethora of networking opportunities, discover new and groundbreaking rehearsal techniques, and reimagine your approach to string program development. Sharpen your conducting toolkit with experts in the field, learn from master educators, and connect with a dynamic consortium of colleagues.

Join our engaging reading sessions and explore new music and gain invaluable strategies in our innovative rehearsal lab settings. Elevate your string education experience with us!

The conducting participant will conduct works for string orchestra in the rehearsal lab sessions and receive one-on-one mentoring from the clinicians. Only ten conductors will be accepted, and the positions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the conductor positions have been filled, a waiting list will be established.

Conducting Participant Registration

Auditors will not conduct during the rehearsal lab, but they are encouraged to attend all workshop sessions and participate in the orchestra. There are an unlimited number of positions available for auditors.

Auditor Tract Registration

Schedule:

Day 1

8:30am - 9:00am - Breakfast/Welcome Session with Prof. Creston Herron

9:00am - 10:30am - Rehearsal Lab Session #1 with Dr. Evans / Dr. Dakon / Prof. Herron /Dr. Burrell

10:30am - 11:30am - Developing A Culture of Excellence through Artistry and Magic with Prof. Creston Herron

11:30am - 1:30pm - Lunch

1:30pm - 2:30pm - Feldenkrais Session with Dr. Lisa Burrell

2:30pm - 4:00pm - Rehearsal Lab Session #2 with Dr. Evans / Dr. Dakon / Prof. Herron/Dr. Burrell

4:00pm - 5:00pm - String Education Advocacy Discussion with Anton Krutz / KC Strings

5:00 PM - Dinner - 23rd Street Brewery

Day 2

8:30am - 9:00am - Breakfast/Strategic Relationship Development with Prof. Creston Herron

9:00am - 10:30am - Rehearsal Lab Session #3 with Dr. Evans / Prof. Herron / Dr. Burrell

10:30am - 11:30am - Score Study Bootcamp Dr. Clif Evans

11:30am - 1:30pm - Lunch

1:30pm - 2:30pm - String Lab Experiments 101Dr. Lisa Burrell

2:30pm - 4:00pm - Rehearsal Lab Session #4 with Dr. Evans / Dr. Dakon / Prof. Herron / Dr. Burrell

4:00pm - 5:00pm - Reading Session sponsored by Luck's Music Library with Mrs. Judy Erpelding.

5:00 PM - Dinner - Biemer's BBQ

Housing

All participants are encouraged to arrange for their own housing, but dorm space will be available at the following rates in Stouffer Place, one of our newest housing facilities:

Housing Option: Private bed (full-size bed) and bath with a shared living-room/kitchen with other participants will be available for $45.00 per night.

Linens: Linens will be provided for an additional $20 flat fee.

Virtual Tour: https://housing.ku.edu/stouffer-place-virtual-tours