UMD Bands and the University of Maryland School of Music is excited to present our Art of Band Conducting symposium at

the University of Maryland from July 7th - 10th, 2026.  

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Conducting faculty members Michael Votta, Andrea Brown, and Craig Potter will be resident clinicians.

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The workshop will focus on developing rehearsal strategies, score study and gestural
communication in a non-competitive environment. Participants will leave with
techniques and strategies that can immediately be used in the classroom.  This
symposium is tailored to middle and high school band and orchestra teachers, and first-
time symposium attendees are particularly welcome.

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We do not have on-campus housing
options available, but there are many hotels in the area.

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We will have conducting workshop masterclasses as well as sessions on conducting
technique, score study, rehearsal techniques, selecting appropriate repertoire and
programming.

*Workshop Schedule*

Tuesday (7/7): Noon - 4:30pm

Wednesday (7/8): 9:00am - 4:45pm

Thursday (7/9): 9:00am - 4:45pm

Friday (7/10): 10:00am - 2:30pm

*Repertoire will include*

J.S. Bach/Moehlman - Prelude and Fugue in Bb

Percy Grainger - Lincolnshire Posy (all movements)

James Barnes - Yorkshire Ballad

Gustav Holst - First Suite in Eb

Malcolm Arnold - Prelude, Siciliano and Rondo

Chen Yi - Spring Festival

Frank Ticheli - Cajun Folk Songs

The cost is $315 for conducting participants and $105 for non-conducting auditors.

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Register for the workshop HERE!

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Please contact Michael Votta (mvotta@umd.edu) if you have questions.

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We’re looking forward to seeing you in College Park!

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