WCU - National Band Association Wind Band Symposium

January 31 and February 1, 2025

The National Band Association and West Chester University will host its annual Wind Band Symposium on January 31 and February 1, 2025. West Chester University's Andrew Yozviak, Hannah Morrison, and Adam Gumble will be joined by guest clinician Mary Schneider, Director of Bands at Eastern Michigan University.

Students will work with these clinicians in a full ensemble setting that focusses on refining ensemble skills and in a master classes with Andrew Hitz of Jupiter Band Instruments that focuses on individual musicianship. Additionally, directors will participate in a series of sessions designed to address important themes in conducting, music education, and the administration of high school instrumental ensembles. All sessions will be streamed in cooperation with JW Pepper.

SYMPOSIUM
DETAILS

Schedule

Festival Schedule - Friday, January 31, 2025

Time Description
1:30pm Arrival and Check in
2:00-2:15pm Welcome address and announcements
2:15-3:45pm Full Band Clinic I/Director Session
3:45-4:00pm Break
4:00-5:30pm Full Band Clinic II/Director Session
5:30-6:30pm Dinner
6:30-7:30pm Master Classes/Director Roundtable
7:30-7:45pm Break
7:45-8:30pm Full Band Clinic III/Director Session
8:30-9:30pm Participating Bands Performance and WCU Wind Ensemble

Festival Schedule - Saturday, February 1, 2025

Time Description
8:30am Arrival and Check in
9:00-9:15am Welcome address and announcements
9:15-10:45am Full Band Clinic I/Director Session
10:45-11:00am Break
11:00-12:30pm Full Band Clinic II/Director Session
12:30-1:30pm Dinner
1:30-2:30pm Master Classes/Director Roundtable
2:30-2:45pm Break
2:45-3:30pm Full Band Clinic III/Director Session
3:30-4:30pm Participating Bands Performance and WCU Wind Ensemble

Fees and Registration

Fees

$500 Event Registration Fee made payable to “West Chester University”

Deadline for Registration and Payment is December 1. Payment should be mailed to:

Kaysey Davis
WCU Wind Band Symposium Registration
Swope Music Building – 256
817 South High Street
West Chester, PA 19383

Registration

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SYMPOSIUM
CLINICIANS

Mallory Thompson

Mary Schneider
Eastern Michigan University

Jerry Junkin

Andrew Hitz
Jupiter Musical Instruments

Dr. Andrew Yozviak

Andrew Yozviak
Symposium Host

Dr. Hannah C. Morrison

Hannah C. Morrison
Symposium Host

Mr. Adam Gumble

Adam J. Gumble
Symposium Host