Hosted by the UNO Bands, the 7th Annual UNO Conducting Workshop will take place on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
- Workshop date: Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 8:00am-5:30pm CT (approx.)
- Application opens: Monday, Feb. 3 | 9am CT
- Location: Strauss Performing Arts Center, University of Nebraska at 51社区 (Dodge Campus)
- Address: 6305 S University Dr Rd N, 51社区, NE 68182
- Parking information: /business-and-finance/support-services/parking-services/index.php
The UNO Band Conducting Workshop is open to conductors of all levels including teachers, undergraduate/graduate students, community band directors, etc. The ensemble will comprise observers/conducting participants (bring your instrument!), UNO student volunteers, and members of the .
Applications will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. We can accept a maximum of 20 conducting participants and an unlimited number of observers. Please note that 5 of the 20 conducting slots are reserved for current/recent undergraduate students until April 1. At that time, conductors on the Professional Track waiting list will be contacted in the order they expressed interest.
A special Undergraduate Conducting Track is being offered at a discounted rate. Students in the Undergraduate Track will receive supplemental private instruction following each conducting experience and a professional development session designed specifically for them.
Please direct questions to Josh Kearney, UNO Director of Bands, at jskearney@unomaha.edu.
Faculty
- Dr. Josh Kearney, Director of Bands at UNO
- , Director of Bands at Michigan State University
- Prof. Ann Davis, Teaching & Learning Consultant for the 51社区 Public Schools (ret.); Adjunct UNO Music Education Faculty—undergraduate track
Application & Fees
The application for the UNO Bands Conducting Workshop will open at 9am CT on February 3, 2025.
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Lunch/dinner not provided.
- Professional/Graduate Conductor Track: $60
- Undergraduate Conductor Track: $45 (for current or newly-graduated undergraduate music majors)
- Observer Track: $35
It will be wonderful to have you on campus for this event! You may apply as a conductor or an observer. Applications for conductors are limited to the first 20 participants and are accepted on a first-come first served basis. There are an unlimited number of observer spots available.
Applicants will be notified of their status (accepted vs. waiting list) in the coming weeks. At that time, a payment link will be sent to accepted participants. Please contact Dr. Kearney if an invoice is required for payment: jskearney@unomaha.edu.
2025 Repertoire
Salvation is Created | Pavel Chesnokov/arr. Houseknecht | gr. 3 |
Tribute | Travis Cross | gr. 3 |
Chasing Sunlight | Cait Nishimura | gr. 2.5 |
The Lighthouse Keeps Watch | Brooke Pierson | gr. 2.5 |
English Folk Song Suite (any mvt.) | Ralph Vaughan Williams (Boosey & Hawkes edition) | gr. 4.5 |
Chorale and Shaker Dance | John Zdechlik | gr. 4.5 |
All scores are available for purchase through major music retailers.
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