Midwest Clinic

Welcome music educators! Our team is looking forward to meeting you at this year’s Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference and serving your professional needs in any way we can. Ask us about the free resources we have on program planning, advocacy, funding and other teaching and professional development needs.

The Midwest Clinic gives us an opportunity to connect with all of you and to remind you that Yamaha is your partner in music education, not just through our great instruments and professional audio products but also with resources, support and professional development.

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We know how difficult this past year has been as we navigated through these uncertain times, and we want to express our appreciation and gratitude for everyone involved in making this conference possible. We want to continue to hear about your programs and learn about you and your specific needs to see how Yamaha can partner with you to help.

Stop by our booth to say hello and check out our new layout. We’re eager to talk with you about your needs as a performer or educator. See you in Chicago!

If you need help or have questions, please reach out directly to us at educators@yamaha.com. Sign up for the Yamaha Educator newsletter to access advocacy, professional development, information on instruments, resources, partnerships in education and more.

Come see Yamaha Master Educator Michael Pote.

• Session Title: “The Harmony Director HD-300. Taking Ear Training to the Next Level”
• Session Date and Time: Tuesday, December 20, 2:45 p.m. (W180)
• Description: Yamaha Master Educator Michael Pote guides you through taking full advantage of the Harmony Director HD-300 and how it handles the intricacies of temperament tuning.

Monday, December 19

• 8:15 – 9:30 a.m. — Jonathan Yanik, James Hicks, U.S. Navy Band Chamber Concert and Opening Session (375AB)
• 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. — Wayne Bergeron, Austin Academy Jazz Ensemble (W196) 
• 11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Rex Richardson, “S.H.O.P. Talk —100 Days of Practice: Not Just a Hashtag — Dynamic Productivity Every Semesterl” (W193)
• 11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. — Burt Mason, Brooklyn Wind Symphony (375AB)
• 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. — Jonathan Yanik, clinic on “All Things Saxophone for Beginners, Advanced Students, and Professionals” (W179)
• 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. — Bethany Robinson, “From the Top! Building Jazz Culture Through Dynamic Warm-Ups” (W192)
• 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. — Jesus Florido, “Realizing Diversity Through Afro-Cuban Music” (W187)
• 1:00 – 1:30 p.m. — Travis Downs, “Day One — Snare Drum” (W186)
• 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. — Frank Kumor, James Bunte, Richard Floyd, Cheryl Floyd, The William Mason High School Wind Symphony (375E)
• 1:45 -2:30 p.m. — Ivan Petruzziello, Kerr Middle School Percussion Ensemble (W184)
• 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. — Michael Martin, “Conducting, Composing, and Performing with Disabilities: As Accessible, Inclusive, and Empathetic Vision for Nerurodiverse Music” (W185)
• 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Jonathan Yanik, Dana Booher, James Hicks, Joseph Guimaraes, Rodney Dorsey, U.S. Navy Band (375AB)
• 7:30 – 8:45 p.m. — Jeff Coffin, Pete Ellman Big Band NFP (W196)
• 8:00 – 9:30 p.m. — Jonathan Yanik, Dana Booher, James Hicks, Joseph Guimaraes, Rodney Dorsey, U.S. Navy Band (375AB)

Tuesday, December 20

• 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. — Kennan Wylie, “Making a ‘Percussive’ Game Plan (W176)
• 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. — Jeffrey Grogan, Claudia Taylor Johnson High School Forza Full Orchestra (375E)
• 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. — Capitol Quartet (Joe Lulloff, Henning Schroeder, David Stambler, Chris Creviston) and h2 Quartet (John Nichol, Jeff Loeffert, Kim Loeffert, Geoff Diebel), Capitol Quartet (W184)
• 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. — Tage Larsen, Madrid Royal Conservatory Trumpet Ensemble (W190)
• 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. — Joe Lulloff, Kevin Sedatole, Allen High School Wind Ensemble (375 AB)
• 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. — Jim Campbell, Michael Burritt, Brian West, “Rehearsing the Concert Percussion Ensemble: Strategies from the Pros” (W181)
• 4:30 – 5:45 p.m. — Michael Dease, NC State Jazz Orchestra (W196)

Wednesday, December 21

• 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Jerriald Dillard, Oak Ridge High School Brass Ensemble (W190)
• 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — Travis Downs, “Day One — Snare Drum” (W186)
• 2:45 – 3:45 p.m. — Sharel Cassity, “The Midwest Jazz Interview with Sharel Cassity” (W192)
• 4:15 – 5:30 p.m. — Wycliffe Gordon, Tennessee State University Jazz Collegians (W196)

Thursday, December 22

• 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. — Kevin Sedatole, Spring ISD Alumni Band (375E)

For a complete list of clinics and performances, visit the Midwest Clinic Schedule.

Through the Yamaha Educator Suite blog site and SupportED magazine, Yamaha reaches thousands of educators with professional development tips, advice and resources. If you have questions or need help finding resources for your program, email us at educators@yamaha.com.

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