2023 Complete Band Director Workshop

June 13 – 16, 2023 at Capital University

Workshop registration is now open!

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This is a comprehensive workshop for elementary, middle school, junior high, and high school instrumental music teachers.

To meet the challenge of establishing a well-balanced instrumental music program, we need to expose our students to a variety of instructional and performance opportunities. For the first-year teacher to the seasoned pro, this workshop is designed to enhance the positive experiences of dealing with the concert band, marching band and jazz band.  

A workshop featuring practical solutions for today's instrumental music teacher.

Reserve your seat now by registering online. 

Enrollment is limited to 60 participants.
The deadline for registration is June 5th. After this date, you will need to call Jim Dowdy at 614.580.7220 or 614.855.9706 to find out if openings are available.

Workshop Fees

• The fee for attending the workshop is $250.
• The workshop fees must be paid online.

Credit Fees

• 2 semester hours of Graduate level credit: $320 transcripting fee (in addition to the $250 workshop fee).
• You may also take this workshop to earn credit toward Capital's Master of Music Degree in Music Education for a fee of $1380 (Note: The $250 workshop fee will be waived). Call Jim Dowdy at 614.580.7220 or 614.855.9706 if you are interested in this program.

PLEASE NOTE: Graduate credit fees can be paid online through the registration form, or they will be billed to you by Capital's Student Accounts office upon registration.

Please mark on your online application which type of credit you are interested in, and we will send you the necessary forms to fill out in advance of your arrival.
Once you have filled out the online application and paid your workshop fees, you will receive notification by email that you are officially registered for The Complete Band Director Workshop. Additional materials (letter, map, syllabus, graduate credit forms, schedule, etc.) will be sent by email in advance of the workshop. 

For more information about the workshop, contact Jim Dowdy at jdowdy@capital.edu or JiMuzik@aol.com, or text 614.580.7220.

A workshop featuring practical solutions for today's instrumental music teacher

Special appearances by noted composer Lisa Galvin and Bowling Green’s Jon Waters

Session on flute recruiting and development by Capital Conservatory faculty Dr. Lisa Jelle (flute) and central Ohio private teacher Mary Malone (joined by one of her younger students).

Session on low brass recruiting and development by Capital Conservatory faculty member Tony Zilincik (tuba) and Gahanna’s Jocelyn Smallwood (joined by one of her younger students).

Session on percussion recruiting and development by Capital Conservatory faculty member Julie Licata (percussion) and Pickerington’s Chris Carmean and Tim Gorgas (joined by some of their younger students).

Using technology effectively in your classroom by Capital Conservatory faculty member Phil Louden and Worthington Kilbourne’s Alex Brough and James DeFrancesco.

Using technology effectively with your marching band by Capital Conservatory faculty member Brian Stevens and Worthington Kilbourne’s Alex Brough and James DeFrancesco.

Session on preparing for adjudicated events by OMEA’s Director of Adjudications Bill Thomas (will fulfill OMEA Adjudicator Training Requirement)

OMEA panel discussion and Q & A: facilitated by Brian Stevens (President-Elect), Bill Thomas (Director of Adjudications), and Jay Wardeska (Executive Director)

Interactive sessions on instrument repair led by Rob Phillips of Buckeye Brass & Winds

Jazz and improvisational education tips by the Columbus Jazz Arts Group’s Zach Compston.

Five reading sessions

• New marching band literature led by Jon Waters
• Literature selected by Lisa Galvin led by Lisa Galvin
• New 2023-24 OMEA JH selectionsled by Brian Stevens
• New 2023-24 OMEA HS selections led by Brian Stevens
• New jazz literature led by Zach Compston

An opportunity to earn two graduate credits in only three and a half days! Workshop credit may be applied to our summers-only master’s degree in music education with instrumental emphasis.

Sponsored by Capital University’s Conservatory of Music and Stanton’s Sheet Music.