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Sonoma Summer Wind Band Conducting Symposium

June 22–26, 2026
Sonoma State University's Green Music Center

2026 Sonoma Wind Band Conducting Symposium Registration Form

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Clinicians

black background portrait of Andy Collinsworth

Andy Collinsworth
Director of Bands
Sonoma State University

Kevin Geraldi

Kevin Geraldi
Director of Bands
University of Illinois

Overview

The Sonoma Summer Wind Band Conducting Symposium focuses on the development of movement and gestural skills as a means for communicating musical interpretation. Conducting participants work with a live ensemble each day and receive feedback from master teachers. Additional activities include seminar sessions dealing with rehearsal techniques, score study, repertoire, ensemble motivation and personal growth.

Enrollment Information

Conducting Participant

Conducting Participants will conduct a live wind ensemble, as well as attend all sessions. Participant status is designed for music educators currently working with high school, middle school and community college ensembles and for graduate-level students in conducting. Registration is limited to 16 Conducting Participants.

The Sonoma Summer Conducting Symposium supports one conducting participant through the CBDNA Mike Moss Conducting Study Grant.

For more information, visit the CBDNA website.

Observer

Observers attend all sessions and participate in all workshop events and activities, but do not conduct the ensemble. Observer status is open to conducting students and musicians at all levels. There is no limit to the number of Observers.

Cost

  • Conducting Participant | $675
  • Observer | $300
  • 1 Unit of College Credit | $75

2026 Repertoire

Scores are available for purchase at Gateway Sheet Music
TitleComposerGrade
ReminiscenceKathryn Salfelder2
New Wade in WaterAdolphus Hailstork2
CharmKevin Puts2
AdorationFlorence Price, arr. Williams3
Cajun Folk SongsFrank Ticheli3
SleepEric Whitacre3
InfinityKatahj Copley3
A Longford LegendRobert Sheldon3
First Suite in E-flatGustav Holst/ed. Matthews4
Four Scottish DancesMalcolm Arnold, arr. Paynter5
William Byrd SuiteGordon Jacob5

Symposium Schedule

Monday, June 24

TimeActivity
7:45 amOrientation meeting for all Participants & Observers: GMC 1027
8:30 am–12:00 pmConducting Session with Lab Band in GMC 1028
12:00–1:30 pmLunch
1:30–3:00 pmSession 1: Conducting from the Inside-Out
3:00–3:15 pmBreak
3:15–4:30 pmGroup/Individual Video Reviews (see Video Review Schedule)

Tuesday, June 25

TimeActivity
7:45–8:15 amConductor Calisthenics
8:30 am–12:00 pmConducting Session with Lab Band in GMC 1028
12:00–1:30 pmLunch
1:30–3:00 pmSession 2: Interpretation: Discovering and Expressing Musical Meaning
3:00–3:15 pmBreak
3:15–4:30 pmGroup/Individual Video Reviews (see Video Review Schedule)
6:15 pmDinner/Social TBA

Wednesday, June 26

TimeActivity
7:45–8:15 amConductor Calisthenics
8:30 am–12:00 pmConducting Session with Lab Band in GMC 1028
12:00–1:30 pmLunch
1:30–3:00 pmSession 3: Musically Informed Rehearsal Strategies
3:00–3:15 pmBreak
3:15–4:30 pmGroup/Individual Video Reviews (see Video Review Schedule)

Thursday, June 27

TimeActivity
7:45–8:15 amConductor Calisthenics
8:30 am–12:00 pmConducting Session with Lab Band in GMC 1028
12:00–1:30 pmLunch
1:30–3:00 pmSession 4: The Power of Authentic Purpose
3:00–3:15 pmBreak
3:15–4:30 pmGroup/Individual Video Reviews (see Video Review Schedule)
6:30 pmBBQ/Social TBA

Friday, June 28

TimeActivity
8:30 am–12:00 pmConducting Session with Lab Band in Weill Hall
12:15–1:30 pmSession 5: Wrap Up & Q & A Session, Weill Hall

 

2 men conducting a rehersal

 

Housing

Housing is not provided on campus. There are several hotels in the Rohnert Park area. Recommended hotels:

Contact

Andy Collinsworth, Workshop Coordinator