2008 VTBDI Schedule

UPDATE 6/6/2008 - 2008 VTBDI CANCELLED

Due to insufficient enrollment the 2008 Virginia Tech Band Directors Institute has been CANCELLED. We appreciate your interest in the Institute and hope that you join us next year for the 2009 Virginia Tech Band Directors Institute.

Please note: The 2008 VTBDI Schedule is subject to change - Updated 5/1/2008

INSTITUTE SCHEDULE

Sunday, June 29, 2008

1:00-2:00PM                 Registration

2:00-3:30PM                 Rehearsal Lab & Literature #1

3:30-5:00PM                 Presentation/Clinic #1

7:00-8:30PM                 Presentation /Clinic #2

8:30-9:30PM                 Welcome Reception

Monday, June 30, 2008

9:00-10:30AM             Rehearsal Lab & Literature #2

10:30-Noon                 Presentation/Clinic #3

1:30-3:00PM               Rehearsal Lab & Literature #3

3:30-5:00PM               Presentation/Clinic #4

7:00-9:00PM               Panel Presentation and Discussion

Tuesday, July 1,2008

9:00-10:30AM             Rehearsal Lab & Literature #4

10:30-Noon                 Presentation/Clinic #5

Noon-12:30PM           Closing Session

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATION TOPICS

• Creative Rehearsal Strategies to Maximize Ensemble Listening and Participation (Travis Cross)
• Building a Conducting Articulation Arsenal (Travis Cross)
• 2 Presentations to Help Your Band Program - TBA (Denny Stokes)
• Interpreting Transcriptions with the Modern Band (David Widder)
• Horn Players – Guide for the Musically Independent (Wallace Easter)
• Collaborative Works for Band and Chorus (Brian Gendron)
• Rethinking Tuba – Making the Bottom Less Boring! (William Petersen)
• Creative Improvisation in the Middle School/High School Band Program (John Adler and James Miley)

EXPLORATIONS

• Symphonic Literature Readings
• Conducting Tips
• Rehearsal Strategies
• Score Study and Preparation