Wind Conductor's Workshop
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We invite you to join us for our next Wind Conductor’s Workshop at the University of Northern Iowa from January 30-31, 2026. Lectures will focus on conducting technique and other issues related to wind band performance. Music for masterclasses will include repertoire appropriate appropriate for conductors leading ensembles of various ability levels. Active Participants will have three conducting sessions with UNI wind bands and comments from our guest clinician and faculty. Observers are invited to all lectures and masterclasses but will not receive podium time.
For questions, please contact Garrett Arensdorf, UNI Bands Graduate Assistant at arensgaa@uni.edu.
2026 Faculty:
Juan José Navarro - Almeria, Spain, guest clinician
Danny Galyen - UNI Director of Bands
Justin Mertz - UNI Associate Director of Bands
Schedule
Friday, January 30, 2026
4:00pm 4:15pm 5:00pm 6:00pm 7:15pm-9:30pm 9:30pm | Welcome, introduction Lecture Dinner Lecture Conducting Session 1 (Wind Ensemble) Final Comments | Room 30 Room 30 Piazza Dining Center Room 30 Davis Hall Davis Hall |
Saturday, January 31, 2026
8:45am 12pm 1:15pm 2:15pm 5:15pm 6pm | Conducting Session 2 (Symphonic Band) Lunch Lecture Conducting Session 3 (Wind Ensemble) Final Discussion Optional Dinner | Davis Hall On your own Room 30 Davis Hall Davis Hall TBA |
Workshop Fees
Active Participant: $225.00 - limited to 10 individuals. Application linked below. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.
Observer: $50.00 - an unlimited number of observer spots are available.
Active Participants
To apply to attend as an Active Participant please complete the application form linked below. Accepted applicants will be notified and sent a link for online payment of the registration fee.
Observer Registration
Observer: The registration link and payment process for those wishing to attend as an observer is currently open. We ask that you complete the registration and payment no later than Friday, January 2, 2026.