2025 Band Director Workshop: Overview
Join us on the campus of VanderCook College of Music in Chicago for this hands-on workshop for middle school and high school band directors, led by renowned experts Matthew Arau, Robert Herrings, Scott Rush, Alex Kaminsky, and Dr. Stacey Dolan. The workshop will equip participants with valuable resources and effective rehearsal techniques, focusing on enhancing ensemble sonority, improving ensemble intonation, refining communication through conducting, and building a culture of excellence in your band program. The VanderCook Summer MMEd Graduate Band will serve as the demonstration ensemble (workshop participants should bring instruments, if possible).
Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Evening activities will include concerts and events in Chicago. Participants will earn two graduate credits or professional development hours.
Check out the amazing sessions being offered: 2024 VCM Band Director Workshop Schedule (The 2025 schedule will be similar and will be uploaded once finalized.)
COST
$275 (no credit; 30 PD hours available)
$764 (2 graduate credits)
Housing
On-campus housing will be available. A standard double room includes two twin beds, desks, chairs, built-in closets, shared bathroom, kitchen and spacious lounges throughout the hall. Linen packages are available free of charge. Linen packages include a blanket, pillow, two sheets, pillowcase and towels. Single-occupancy also available.
Band Director Workshop Testimonials from 2024
Chicago is our campus!
Just minutes from downtown Chicago’s world-renowned music culture, VanderCook College of Music is located on the northwest corner of the campus of the highly ranked Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). VanderCook students have full access to the entire IIT campus but still benefit from the small college atmosphere.