Inviting all high school conducting enthusiasts and future music educators for a day of conducting movement, masterclasses, and music making at Grand Valley State University! Work with college conducting faculty, join a collegiate conducting class, score study during an ensemble rehearsal, and get personal feedback conducting a small chamber ensemble! Participation is open to all high school students of all prior conducting experience levels. Bring a baton if you own one or borrow ours if needed.

Participation cost is $20. Lunch is provided for all participants.

Questions: Email Dr. Joel Schut, Director of Orchestras, [email protected]

Register for Conducting Day

Conducting Day Schedule

Mon, Nov 18, 2024, GVSU Allendale Campus

8:45am – Registration and Check In
9:00 – Movement Lab
10:00 – Introduction to Conducting, MUS 320 College Course Observation
11:00 – Conducting Masterclass
12:00 – Lunch + Campus Mini Tour
1:00 –Score Study, GVSU Symphony Orchestra Dress Rehearsal
2:30 – Debrief Q&A

Repertoire Excerpts

Beethoven Symphony No. 5 Excerpts

MUS 320 Conducting Course Packet

Note: Excerpts will be sent to all participants after registration

Minors on Campus

Grand Valley State University is committed to being a safe and healthy environment for all.  This includes students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors, especially those who are minors.  As a public university open to everyone, the University welcomes children and teenagers on our campuses for a variety of programs and activities planned by the University or by outside organizations.  In all situations, adults are expected to be positive role models for minors, acting in a respectful and responsible manner consistent with the mission and values of the University.  To promote this vision, the University publishes and enforces policies, procedures, and guidelines that have the goal of promoting health, safety, and security for minors on our campuses.

If you are a minor (under 18 years of age) and will be attending without a parent or authorized adult, you must fill out the following release forms:

Minors on Campus/COVID-19 Waiver