The Midwest Clinic is one of the largest band and orchestra conferences in the world, held over four days in Chicago, IL every winter. This year the clinic is expected to host over 18,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 40 countries for clinics, reading sessions, rehearsal labs, performances, and more. Florida State University is proud to support our faculty and alumni clinicians and performers at this year’s gathering.
Wednesday, December 17
- 10:30 a.m. (W186) – “Beyond Compliance: Igniting Engagement in the Band Room”
Michael Antmann (BME 2001, MME 2007) - 12:00 p.m. (W185) – “Inspiring Leaders Through Music: A Legacy for the Next Generation”
Rebecca Phillips (BME 1995) - 3:15 p.m. (W193) – “Artistic Bowings: Developing the Bow Arm to Perform Musically at All Ages”
David Pope (BME 2003, PhD 2012) - 4:30 p.m. (W179) – “Approaches to Authenticating Native Hawaiian Music for Wind Ensemble”
James David (DM 2006)
Thursday, December 18
- 12:30 p.m. (W190) – “Do You Hear What I Hear? Effective Rehearsal Strategies for Strings”
Rebecca MacLeod (MME 2003, PhD 2006) and Frank Diaz (BME 1998, PhD 2010)
Friday, December 19
- 1:30 p.m. (W182) – CHAT Room: A Chat with Rodney Dorsey, Midwest President
Rodney Dorsey (Faculty) - 1:30 p.m. (W187) – “Baton and Breath: Leading with Passion”
Steven D. Davis (BME 1991) - 3:00 p.m. (W186) – “Getting “Midwest Ready:” Tips for Applying to Perform or Present”
Rodney Dorsey (Faculty) - 4:15 p.m. (W375E) – Brass Band of Louisville
Jason Cumberledge, Director (MME 2013, PhD 2015)
Join us on Friday, December 19, 2025 for the FSU College of Music Alumni Reception, held from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Hyatt Regency at McCormick Place (Clark AB/CC22AB). All alumni, faculty, and students are invited for an evening of food and drink!
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