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Registration Windows:

Conducting Participants: Registration closes on February 20

Observers: Registration closes on May 31

Workshop Overview

The Art of Wind Conducting Workshop will take place at the Butler School of Music on the campus of UT Austin. Planned in-person activities will include: conducting the UT Summer Chamber Winds, panel discussions, and lecture sessions highlighting literature, score study, rehearsal techniques, ensemble motivation, conducting technique, building relationships, and personal musical growth.

Dates

June 14-18, 2026

Clinicians

Jerry F. Junkin
Vincent R. DiNino Chair for the Director of Bands, University Distinguished Teaching Professor

Damon Talley
Director of Bands, Louisiana State University

Hila Plitmann
GRAMMY-winning soprano and composer

Richard Floyd
Director Emeritus, University Interscholastic League (UIL)

Doug Henderson
Associate Director of Bands

Cliff Croomes
Associate Director of Bands, Director of the Longhorn Band

Marc Sosnowchik
Assistant Director of Bands, Director of the UT New Music Ensemble

Robert Duke
Marlene and Morton Meyerson Centennial Professor and Head of Music and Human Learning, University of Texas and University of Texas System Distinguished Teaching Professor

Nathan Langfitt
Director of Undergraduate Career Education, UT Austin/Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas

Contacts

Dr. Marc Sosnowchik, workshop coordinator: msosnowchik@utexas.edu

Emily Warren, workshop assistant: ejwarren@utexas.edu

Repertoire

• W. A. Mozart – Serenade in Eb, K. 375 – Bärenreiter edition
  • Mvts. 1, 2, 3, 5
• Igor Stravinsky – L’Histoire du soldat (The Soldier’s Tale) – Chester Music
  • Mvt. 1 The Soldier’s March
  • Mvt. 3 Pastorale
  • Mvt. 4 The Royal March
  • Mvt. 6 Three Dances
  • Mvt. 9 Triumphal March of the Devil
• Florence Price/arr. Michael Hawes – Octet (For brass and piano) – Information forthcoming on how to purchase the score
  • Mvt. 1 Audio
  • Mvt. 2 Audio
  • Mvt. 3 Audio
• Piece TBA – Conducting Session with Hila Plitmann
  • Approximately 9 conducting participants will be selected for this special session

Registration and Tuition

Registration opens approximately on January 21 and closes on approximately February 20th (for Conducting Participants) and May 31 (for observers). A registration link will be shared on this website and on our social platforms for all interested in applying. Please visit this website and our social media occasionally to receive workshop updates and the registration link. The fees listed below only cover attendance for the workshop and do not include meals, lodging, parking, or travel.

IMPORTANT: All Conducting Participants are selected through a screening process and will be notified of their acceptance status in March – approximately 27 will be accepted. Observer positions are unlimited and are not screened. At the time of registration, a $100 refundable deposit is required that will be applied to the total tuition upon acceptance.  For Conducting Participant applicants who are not accepted, this deposit may be refunded or applied to Observer track tuition.  Tuition must be paid in full after receiving notification of participant status.

Conducting Participants will be notified of their acceptance by the third week of March.  Once you are approved after the application and video screening process, you will receive an email to confirm your attendance as a Conducting Participant. If you are not selected as a Conducting Participant, you will be encouraged to attend as an Observer.

$750 for Conducting Participants (in-person only) – registration window: Approximately Jan. 21- Feb. 20

• Conduct UT Summer Chamber Winds
• Work alongside distinguished guest clinicians
• Attend lecture and discussion sessions
• Observe remaining conducting participants
• Receive 50 minutes (total) of conducting time and one-on-one video feedback

$450.00 for Observers (in-person only) – registration window: Approximately Jan. 21- May 31

• Observe and attend conducting, lecture and discussion sessions
• Opportunity to develop, refine, and nurture individual conducting and rehearsing techniques through observation, personal note taking, and reflection

Overall Cost Considerations:

• Workshop fee
• Travel
• Parking on-campus
• Hotel/Lodging
• Food
• Exploring Austin
• Emergency

Enrollment Information

Potential participants must include both a CV/Resume (PDF: first name initial and full last name-CV / BEary-CV) and a shareable link to a 10-minute video containing a full run-through of a piece or movement, or a 10-minute compilation video of no more than three pieces. Interested attendees will upload a CV and video link to the application once the registration link opens (see registration below).

• Approximately 27 Conducting Participants
• Unlimited Observers

Note: Please save the CV as a PDF file. If using Google Drive or YouTube (unlisted video), please verify that the sharing permissions have been updated before posting the link.

Projected Format

In-person conducting with lecture sessions and video reviews immediately after conducting rounds.

Hotel and Lodging

Parking

If you need to park on campus, we recommend parking in the San Jacinto Parking Garage right across from the Butler School of Music ($3 per hour/$18 per day).

Optional Event (Additional $50)

Celebration Dinner Cruise (Optional)

Join us on Wednesday, June 17 from 6:30 – 9:30 pm for an evening of fellowship, fun, and dinner as we cruise for 3-hours on Lady Bird Lake, nestled in the heart of Austin. We will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, fajitas, dessert, and a variety of beverages. You may also purchase a +1 ticket for this optional event. We will also observe the sunset and may see the bat emergence; it’s quite a unique and popular experience in Austin. Please dress in any comfortable or casual attire. Save your ballroom attire for another time. We’re looking forward to seeing and fellowshipping with you!

IMPORTANT: Please be sure to read the important information about payments/charges above in the “Cost” section.

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