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Conf er ence AN INTERNATIONAL BAND AND ORCHESTRA CONFERENCE THEMIDWEST CLINIC Mentoring in Music Education DECEMBER 18-22, 2007 | CHICAGO, ILLINOIS | www.midwestclinic.org


The comprehensive schedule of 70 clinic sessions includes:


Frank Battisti, Back to the Future - The Legacy of Frank L. Battisti: A Conversation hosted by Ed Lisk


Harry Begian and Tim Lautzenheiser, A Conversation with Harry Begian


Antonio García, Unlocking Standard Tunes for Improv: Use Your Keys!


James R. Holcomb, John Vance, and Dru Davison, Mentoring the Music: Professional Learning Communities in the Band/Orchestra Directors’ World


Charles Laux, Podcasting for Music Educators


Cheryl Myer, A Challenge! The Middle School Orchestra: Building a Strong Program Jim Snidero, Teaching Basic Jazz Style


Mallory Thompson, Conducting With Commitment: Finding a Visceral Connection to the Music


Frank Tracz, Organize to Optimize


More than 40 concerts from


The Midwest Clinic 828 Davis Street Suite 100 Evanston, IL 60201 847.424.4163


middle school, high school, and adult bands, orchestras,


jazz ensembles and chamber ensembles


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I cannot imagine teaching a single year without attending


Midwest... it is amazing how much it does to


recharge my batteries after the first semester. – 2006 Midwest Clinic Attendee


Pre-register Now Director $90 College student with a valid school ID $40


I always leave Midwest with new ideas, fresh motivation, and a new learned outlook from the other directors I meet.


– 2006 Midwest Clinic Attendee


It is the ultimate


professional development experience for band and orchestra directors. – 2006 Midwest Clinic Attendee


August 2007


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