CU Boulder Wind Band Conducting Symposium

Registration will be open from December 7, 2026- May 1, 2027, or until spaces are filled.

The University of Colorado Boulder Conducting Symposium is designed for individuals conducting professionally, including graduate students and those leading public school band programs, community, and collegiate wind ensembles.

There are two available tracks intended to serve the individual needs of each conductor and provide the maximum amount of conducting time. All tracks will participate in a variety of clinics that focus on score study, repertoire selection and artistic development for the conductor. All participants are expected to perform in the Symposium Band.

Symposium Tracks:

Conducting Track- $650 | $350 for Colorado Band Directors: (20 conductors)

*Colorado band directors may enter the discount code FLATIRONS at checkout to receive a discounted rate of $350.

The Conducting Track is designed for teachers and conductors. Prerequisite: Bachelor's degree in music and/or music education. Throughout the symposium, participants will conduct two pieces of chamber winds repertoire and receive individual feedback from each conductor. Conductors will receive 45 minutes of conducting time and individual video follow-up sessions.

Undergraduate Conducting Track – $300: (4 conductors)
This track is designed for junior or senior music education students looking to improve their conducting skills. Participants in this track will observe all conducting sessions and lectures. Additionally, participants will conduct the Symposium Band twice.

Auditor – $50 per day; or $250 for full week: (unlimited availability). 
Auditors are welcome to register to attend on a prorated daily basis! Only able to drop by for a couple of days out of the week? This option is for you!  The Auditor Track is designed for the conducting student who is seeking to develop, refine, and hone their conducting technique. 

*All participants should bring their primary instrument and perform in the Symposium Band.

Prior to May 1st, refund is in full excluding the non-refundable $75 deposit. Tuition is due in full by May 1st. Auditors who do not exceed the deposit minimum are not eligible for a refund in the event of a cancellation.

    No refunds will be issued for cancellations May 1 or thereafter.