When: Saturday, February 7, 2026

Who: Inservice music educators, graduate and undergraduate music education and conducting students

Where: Sinquefield Music Center at the University of Missouri

What: All-day symposium including morning and afternoon conducting sessions with the University of Missouri Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band. Featured clinician for the day is Dr. Timothy Shade, Director of Bands at Wichita State University.

Workshop Fees: (fee includes breakfast and lunch)

• Participant: $100 (limited to 10 on a first-come, first-served basis).
  • Participating conductors receive podium time with each ensemble and coaching by our clinicians
• Observer: $25 (unlimited enrollment)

Workshop Repertoire: Repertoire options for the symposium will be provided to participating conductors.

2026 MU Bands Conducting Symposium

Registration Opens: October 13, 2025

Registration & Payment Deadline: January 15, 2026

Participant Fee: $100 (limited to 10 conducting participants)

Observer Fee: $25 (unlimited)

Following submission of the registration form, you will receive an email confirming your symposium status and link for associated payment.