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Lodging

Registration for the 2012 Virginia Tech Band Directors Institute will begin in the spring. Please e-mail tjcross@vt.edu if you would like to be notified when registration opens.

Schedule

All sessions will take place in 243 Squires Student Center, unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, July 8, 2012
3:00 p.m. Fellowship conducting session
4:30 p.m. Dinner
6:00 p.m. Opening session and introductions
6:30 p.m. Rehearsal techniques #1
8:00 p.m. Reading session #1
9:30 p.m. Reception

Monday, July 9, 2012
7:30 a.m. Breakfast conversation session for fellowship students
9:00 a.m. Lecture and movement #1
9:30 a.m. Conducting session #1
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Special topics #1 (David Vandewalker)
2:30 p.m. Conducting Session #2
5:00 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Rehearsal techniques #2
8:00 p.m. Reading session #2
9:30 p.m. Reception

Tuesday, July 10, 2012
7:30 a.m. Breakfast conversation session for fellowship students
9:00 a.m. Lecture and movement #2
9:30 a.m. Conducting session #3
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Special topics #2 (Michael Haithcock)
2:30 p.m. Conducting session #4 (chamber music)
5:00 p.m. Rehearsal techniques #3
6:30 p.m. Dinner

Wednesday, July 11, 2012
7:30 a.m. Breakfast conversation session for fellowship students
9:00 a.m. Lecture and movement #3
9:30 a.m. Conducting session #5
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. Special topics #3 (David McKee)
2:30 p.m. Closing session
4:00 p.m. Finish

Conducting Session Repertory

This list reflects repertory for the 2011 Institute. Updated repertory for 2012 will be posted in the spring.

Participants who wish to conduct and receive coaching and video feedback from the clinicians should check the appropriate box on the application form and choose three full band and one chamber winds work (or movement). There are 18 spots available for conducting participants, and they will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so if you are interested in the conducting option, be sure to return your registration form as soon as possible. Everyone is encouraged to bring as many scores as possible to follow along. Scores are available from East Coast Music (540-808-2465) or Shattinger Music (800-444-2408).

Full Band
Malcolm Arnold: Prelude, Siciliano, and Rondo
Percy Aldridge Grainger (ed. Rogers): Irish Tune from County Derry
Percy Aldridge Grainger (ed. Fennell): Lincolnshire Posy, mvts. 1, 2, 4, and 5
David Holsinger: On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss
Gustav Holst (ed. Matthews): First Suite in E-flat
Morten Lauridsen (arr. Reynolds): O Magnum Mysterium
Anne McGinty: The Red Balloon
Dmitri Shostakovich/Hunsberger: Galop
Hugh M. Stuart: Three Ayres from Glouchester
Frank Ticheli: Amazing Grace
Frank Ticheli: Simple Gifts

Chamber Winds
Ludwig van Beethoven: Rondino
Charles Gounod: Petite symphonie
Gordon Jacob: Old Wine in New Bottles

Virginia Tech Symphonic Wind Ensemble

Virginia Tech Symphonic Wind Ensemble Brass