The annual Midwest Clinic Early Bird Registration period is open now through August 31, offering music educators a discount on their fee to attend. For just $225, you’ll unlock three days of clinics, performances, and more at the 80th Annual Conference.
Anyone and everyone with a passion for music and music education is welcome to attend. Public schools, private schools, colleges, universities, educators, administrators, professional music organizations, and anyone looking to learn about upcoming music trends and research-based educational techniques will find plenty of content to explore. Typical attendees include:
- Instrumental Music Teachers
- Fine Arts Administrators
- Professional and Amateur Musicians
- Military Musicians
- College and University Teachers, Students and Administrators
- Music Industry Representatives
- Composers and Arrangers
- Grade School and High School Music Students
- Conductors
Discounted registration is available through December 14 for College Students and Retired Directors. College Students should register online to receive their discount; Retired Directors, please contact the Midwest Clinic Office to receive your discount code before registering online.
Attendees may choose from 100+ clinics presented by leaders in the profession, aimed at teaching specific instruments or sections, conducting and rehearsal techniques, administering a music program, developing strategies for recruitment and retention, strengthening strategies for music advocacy, teaching improvisation and composition, and implementing technology. Two cornerstones of the conference are the Reading Sessions, that highlight new music publications, and the Rehearsal Labs, that demonstrate best teaching practices.
Throughout the conference, performances are presented by a variety of musical groups from around the world, including: string orchestras, concert bands, wind ensembles, jazz ensembles or combos, and a variety of chamber groups. Musicians in these ensembles range from elementary, middle, and high school students, college and university students, adult community organizations, professional musicians, and the premiere performers of The United States Military.
To learn more and view the most up-to-date information about the schedule and programming, visit midwestclinic.org.