YORK/OBA WIND cONDUCTors'

SYMPOSIUM

Sat, March 1, 2025
York University

WHY ATTEND?

Workshop sessions presented by guest clinician, Dr. Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin
Explore conducting and rehearsal techniques
Conducting Masterclasses
Network with other teachers
Delegates are encouraged to bring their instrument to play with the York University Wind Symphony
All delegates are encouraged to bring with them a conducting baton

2025 FEES

Please note that you have to be a member of the OBA to attend the York/OBA Wind Conductors Symposium

The event fees are as follows:

New/Renewing Regular Members & IN PERSON symposium -----------------------$95

New/Renewing Membership Student/Retiree & IN PERSON Symposium

---------------------------------------------------------------$60

Current OBA Regular members

IN PERSON ------------------------------------- $70

Current OBA Student/Retiree

members IN PERSON -----------------------$40

Livestream (all members) ------------------$30

Auditing High School Students -------$20

(high school students do not need to become OBA members to attend)

contact

Please contact Matt Peter at york.oba.wcs@gmail.com with questions or for more information.

2025 session breakdown

Session 1 - 9:30 - 10:30 AM

The Conductors' Space: Aligning your body, mind, and breath for intentional movement

Break - 10:30 - 10:45

Session 2 - 10:45 - Noon

Visualizing Your Score: Using imagery in the score study and teaching process

Break - Noon - 1:00 PM

LUNCH (not provided)

Session 3 - 1:00 - 2:00

Conducting Masterclass Part 1

Break - 2:00 - 2:15 PM

Session 4 - 2:15 - 3:00 PM

Building Leadership from the Podium: Techniques to develop agency, increased listening, and awareness in the ensemble

Break - 3:00 - 3:15 PM

Session 5 - 3:15 - 3:50 PM

Conducting Masterclass Part 2

Closing Remarks - 3:50 PM

Symposium info

- Delegates may indicate on the registration form if they are interested in preparing one piece from the selected repertoire list to conduct the York Symphonic Band and receive feedback from the guest clinician

- Selected conductors will receive an email if they have been chosen to conduct

by February 1, 2025. Conducting spots are limited.

- Selected conductor's must bring with them an original score of the piece they indicated, and a conducting baton.

Repertoire List

Prelude, Siciliano and Rondo

By Malcolm Arnold arr. by John P. Paynter (Carl Fischer)

[any single movement]

When the Sun Comes After the Rain

By Matthew Emory (E.K.R. Hammell Music)

Tarantella

By Carol Britten Chambers (Wingert-Jones Publications)

Emily Threinen