TEXAS CONDUCTING WORKSHOP
ARLINGTON, TX
Maestro Diane Wittry, Dr. John McKeever,
Dr. Silas Huff, June 8-12, 2026
This 5-day intensive course with Maestro Diane Wittry (Allentown Symphony Orchestra, author of Beyond the Baton and Baton Basics), Dr. John McKeever (Director of Orchestral Activities, University of Missouri), and Dr. Silas Huff (Director of Orchestras, UT Arlington; Music Director, Clinton Symphony Orchestra) takes place at the University of Texas at Arlington, and includes 40+ minutes of video-recorded podium time and guest lectures from experts in music and education. Limited active participants students will be accepted (first consideration goes to students who apply by February 1, 2026). There are unlimited seats for auditors/observers.
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This course includes:
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40+ minutes of video-recorded conducting sessions with live musicians
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Baton technique/conducting classes
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Score study sessions
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Video review sessions
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Guest lectures from music and education experts (TBA)
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Profession of Conducting class
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Final conductor dinner (included)
- Maestro Masterclasses polo shirt (included)
- More...
Faculty
Maestro Diane Wittry
MAESTRO DIANE WITTRY maintains a dual career as an esteemed music director and guest conductor throughout the world and brings a proven track record regarding her ability to inspire musicians and to build an orchestra artistically and organizationally...[Learn more]
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Dr. John McKeever - University of Missouri Director of Orchestral Activities [Learn more]
Dr. Silas Huff - University of Texas at Arlington Director of Orchestras, Music Director of the Clinton Symphony Orchestra (IA), and Conductor of the International Concerto Festival (Czech Republic).[Learn more]
Repertoire
String orchestra music to be decided
Participants will also have the opportunity to bring pieces they are working on (with Dr. Huff's approval).
Dates & Fees​
Feb 15, 2026 - first review of applicants
March 1, 2026 - participants informed
April 1, 2026 - tuition deadline
June 8-12, 2026 - program dates
Fees:
Application fee (non-refundable): $50 (this will be subtracted from your tuition fee, if you are accepted
Active Tuition: $800
Auditor Tuition: $350
Lodging: $300 for 4 nights
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* Travel to UT Arlington is the responsibility of the students
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