Sonoma Summer Wind Band Conducting Symposium
June 22 – June 26, 2026
Sonoma State University's Green Music Center
2026 Sonoma Wind Band Conducting Symposium Registration Form
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Clinicians
Andy Collinsworth
Director of Bands
Sonoma State University
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 Units of College Credit | $75
2026 Repertoire TBA
Symposium Schedule TBA
Housing
Housing is not provided on campus. There are several hotels in the Rohnert Park area. Recommended hotels:
Doubletree Hilton Wine Country in Rohnert Park
Oxford Suites in Rohnert Park
Contact
Andy Collinsworth, Workshop Coordinator