Next Level Conducting: games and challenges for inspired growth

Saturday, January 24, 2026
1:00 PM - 1:45 PM

Description
Advancing conducting skills in a classroom setting can be challenging! This session provides practical strategies for enhancing teacher conducting skills through play-based strategies. Exercises are designed for classroom warm up or repertoire rehearsals without the need for additional work outside the classroom. Strategies for developing ensemble observation skills will also be discussed.
Joel Schut
Speakers
Joel Schut
Learning Objective 1
Attendees will learn exercises for developing conducting skills during rehearsal
Learning Objective 2
Attendees will learn strategies for increasing student observation in conducted rehearsal
Learning Objective 3
Attendees will come away with a checklist of play-based conducting experiences for growth in future rehearsals
Session Level
Middle School/Junior High, High School, Collegiate, Retired