Midwestern Music Educators Retreat - Auditor Track
June 13-14, 2025
Embark on a transformative journey at our Midwestern Music Educators Retreat, set against the picturesque backdrop of the University of Kansas. Here, opportunity meets innovation as you immerse yourself in a plethora of networking opportunities, discover new and groundbreaking rehearsal techniques, and reimagine your approach to string program development. Sharpen your conducting toolkit with experts in the field, learn from master educators, and connect with a dynamic consortium of colleagues. Join our engaging reading sessions and explore new music and gain invaluable strategies in our innovative rehearsal lab settings. Elevate your string education experience with us!
Registration Information
All participants must enroll. If you want to register for the Conducting Track, click Register for Conducting Track.
- Conducting Participant Track Description
- Cost $150
- The conducting participant will conduct works for string orchestra in the rehearsal lab sessions and receive one-on-one mentoring from the clinicians. Only ten conductors will be accepted, and the positions will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the conductor positions have been filled, a waiting list will be established.
- Auditor Track Description
- Cost $100
- Auditors will not conduct during the rehearsal lab, but they are encouraged to attend all workshop sessions and participate in the orchestra. There are an unlimited number of positions available for auditors.
Location: Murphy Hall Room 130
Schedule
Day 1
- 8:30am - 9:00am Breakfast/Welcome Session (Prof. Creston Herron)
- 9:00am - 10:30am Rehearsal Lab Session #1 (Dr. Evans/Dr. Dakon/Prof. Herron/Dr. Burrell)
- 10:30am - 11:30am Developing A Culture of Excellence through Artistry and Magic (Prof. Creston Herron)
- 11:30am - 1:30pm - Lunch -
- 1:30pm - 2:30pm Feldenkrais Session (Dr. Lisa Burrell)
- 2:30pm - 4:00pm Rehearsal Lab Session #2 (Dr. Evans/Dr. Dakon/Prof. Herron/Dr. Burrell)
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm String Education Advocacy Discussion (Anton Krutz/ KC Strings)
- 5:00pm Dinner 23rd Street Brewery
Day 2
- 8:30am - 9:00am Breakfast/Strategic Relationship Development (Prof. Creston Herron)
- 9:00am - 10:30am Rehearsal Lab Session #3 (Dr. Evans/Prof. Herron/Dr. Burrell)
- 10:30am - 11:30am Score Study Bootcamp (Dr. Clif Evans)
- 11:30am - 1:30pm - Lunch -
- 1:30pm - 2:30pm String Lab Experiments 101 (Dr. Lisa Burrell)
- 2:30pm - 4:00pm Rehearsal Lab Session #4 (Dr. Evans/Dr. Dakon/Prof. Herron/Dr. Burrell)
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm Reading Session (Lucks Music Library)
- 5:00pm Dinner Biemer's BBQ
Faculty
- Prof. Creston Herron Executive Director/Clinician
- Dr. Clifton Evans Guest Artist
- Dr. Lisa Burrell Guest Artist
- Dr. Jacob Dakon Clinician
- Mrs. Judy Erpelding Guest Artist