The University of New Mexico Bands
Department of Music
MSC04 2570
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
(505- 277-8998
bands@unm.edu
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Welcome to the 2nd Annual Wind Conducting and Teaching Workshop at the
University of New Mexico!
June 3 - June 7, 2025
Albuquerque, NM
We are excited to present UNM's second Wind Conducting and Teaching Workshop hosted by the Department of Music. We are holding the event at the UNM's Main Campus in the Center for Fine Arts Building.
Clinicians:
Paul Popiel
Dean of the School of Music
University of Kansas
Danh Pham
Director of Bands
Washington State University
Emily Moss
Director of Bands
University of New Mexico
Levels of Participation:
Conducting Participant: (Maximum number of participants: 18)
Conducting Participants of all levels are welcome. They will work receive instruction and feedback on their conducting from the clinicians while conducting the Workshop Band. Each conductor will receive 10-20 minutes of individualized podium time for three days, plus a private lesson with each of the three clinicians during the week. The week also includes daily topical sessions/presentations, baton technique and exercises, and opportunities for connecting with fellow participants for meaningful discussions about conducting and teaching. Each conductor is expected to perform their instrument in the Workshop Band sessions.
Cost: $575
Student Participant: (Maximum number of participants: 3)
If you are a current undergraduate student interested in participating in the Workshop but are not yet ready to commit to at the full Conducting Participant level, you may register as a Student Participant. You will receive a single opportunity for 10-15 minutes of podium time, as well as a minimum of one private lessons with our clinicians. You will otherwise participate fully in the week’s activities, including performing in the Workshop Band sessions.
Cost: $375
Observer Participant: (No Limit)
Observer Participants do not get any podium time or private lessons, but otherwise take part in all aspects of the Workshop. There are an unlimited number of participants who may register at this level.
Cost: $375
Workshop Repertoire:
Irish Tune from Country Derry, Grainger arr. Mark Rogers
Song for Mother Gaia, Durate
Metroplex, Sheldon
Suite Francaise, Milhaud, Movement IV "Alsace-Lorraine"
Suite of Old American Dances, Bennett, Movement V "Rag"
Divertimento for Band, Persichetti, Movements I and IV, "Prologue" and "Burlesque"
Kalos Eidos, Britten Chambers
Chasing Sunlight, Nishimura
Once the form is completed, we will send you information for online payment.
Or if you wish to pay by check, please address the check to "UNM Bands" and mail it to:
UNM Bands
MSC04 2570
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131
For any questions, email bands@unm.edu.
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