WIU String Festival & Conducting Masterclass

Saturday, April 16, 2022

We are thrilled to announce the inaugural Western Illinois University String Festival and Conducting Masterclass! The festival will include two components:

String Festival

  • Open to high school string players
  • Afternoon of workshops, technique classes, and side-by-side reading with the WIU Chamber Orchestra and Faculty
  • Repertoire to include the finale of Tchaikovsky’s String Serenade

Conducting Masterclass

  • Open to K-12 ensemble directors
  • Chance to conduct the WIU Symphony Orchestra
  • Technique class/masterclass
  • Repertoire: selections from Beethoven Symphony No. 1 and Dvorak Symphony No. 9
  • Receive Professional Development Certificate

All events will take place at the Western Illinois University School of Music in Macomb, Illinois.

Faculty

Registration Fee

  • $25 - Includes all activities, t-shirt, and lunch!

Application Details

  • Deadline to Apply: Friday, April 1, 2022
  • Applications after the deadline will only be considered if space is available.
  • High school students who are interested in performing in a masterclass must submit an audio or video recording of their playing
  • Ensemble directors may submit a short clip of their conducting (optional)
  • Please contact Dr. Kenny Lee (K-Lee6@wiu.edu) for any questions.

Conducting Masterclass Schedule

(Subject to change)

9:00am-10:00am Introduction, overview and score study
10:00am-12:00pm Conducting Masterclass

(Beethoven Symphony No. 1 and Dvorak Symphony No. 1)
12:00-1:30pm Lunch, Technique Class, and Recap

Orchestra Program Schedule

(Subject to change)

12:30-1:30pm Check-in and Lunch
1:30-2:30pm Masterclass/Technique Class by Instrument
2:30-3:30pm Sectionals
3:30-4:30pm Side-by-Side Reading and Workshop with the WIU Chamber Orchestra and Faculty

COVID Policy

  • Audience members and participants are strongly encouraged to be vaccinated.
  • Off-campus visitors are encouraged to complete the WIU self-check before arriving to campus at https://wiu.edu/selfcheck.
  • Face coverings must be worn by all participants and audience members
  • Audience members will be expected to maintain proper social distancing from others not in their group.