Our team
Dr. Peter Steenblik
University of West Florida Choirs |
Dr. Sean Kelley
University of West Florida Bands |
Dr. Cari Earnhart
Fresno State University Choirs |
Join us this summer!
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Geared toward active school, church, and civic choir directors currently in the field; participants will be selected via application process. We aim to build upon the foundation already received while in undergrad.
Capped at only 12 participants, this intimate workshop is focused on the fundamentals and advanced concepts of conducting -- gesture, pedagogy, score study, and interpretation. Schedule: Monday: 10:00-12:00, 1:30-4:00, 7:00-9:30 Tuesday: 10:00-12:00, 1:30-4:00, 7:00-9:30 Wednesday: 8:00-12:00 Blue Angels outing! (optional, no cost) workshop resumes 1:30-4:30, 7:00-9:30 Thursday: 10:00-12:00, 1:30-4:00, 7:00-9:30 Friday: 10:00-12:00, 1:30-4:00, 7:00-9:00 Saturday: 4:00-5:30 pm & 7:30-9:00 pm Based on audition, 12 participants will be divided into the following two categories:
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Sarah Wolff-Miller, '24
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Hear what others had to say about this experience:
"I appreciated the amount of direct, useful feedback on my gesture that the week provided. The opportunity to sing in the evening and conduct a piece with the Summer Festival Chorus provided the perfect real world environment to work on improving my gesture." - Catherine Feazell, Niceville High School
“As a choral conductor who has been in the classroom for over a decade, this was the professional development self-care I needed. It was invaluable to spend a week reconnecting with the part of myself that is the artist.” - Solangi Santiago, Dr. Phillips High School
“This program revitalized my love for conducting, and reset me on the path of self-improvement. Cannot recommend highly enough.” - Paul Miller, Woodlawn Beach Middle School
"It reinvigorated a passion for conducting; I would highly recommend to any conductor with a desire to refresh and expand their toolbox." - Sarah Wolff-Miller, Sims Middle School
"I appreciated the amount of direct, useful feedback on my gesture that the week provided. The opportunity to sing in the evening and conduct a piece with the Summer Festival Chorus provided the perfect real world environment to work on improving my gesture." - Catherine Feazell, Niceville High School
“As a choral conductor who has been in the classroom for over a decade, this was the professional development self-care I needed. It was invaluable to spend a week reconnecting with the part of myself that is the artist.” - Solangi Santiago, Dr. Phillips High School
“This program revitalized my love for conducting, and reset me on the path of self-improvement. Cannot recommend highly enough.” - Paul Miller, Woodlawn Beach Middle School
"It reinvigorated a passion for conducting; I would highly recommend to any conductor with a desire to refresh and expand their toolbox." - Sarah Wolff-Miller, Sims Middle School
Application process:
After the application is processed, you will be notified in a timely fashion when admitted, and at what level. Applications will be reviewed and admitted in the order they are received, but must be submitted by May 15.
Tuition:
If applicable, we are happy to issue a Professional Development certificate for 38 hours.
- Fill out the application: CLICK HERE
- For this application, you will need:
- a short list of sample pieces you have conducted recently
- a video of yourself conducting one piece (if desiring the Fellow position). Can be with a choir, a few soloists, or piano only. Please not to a recording.
After the application is processed, you will be notified in a timely fashion when admitted, and at what level. Applications will be reviewed and admitted in the order they are received, but must be submitted by May 15.
Tuition:
- Fellows: $350
- Scholars: $290
If applicable, we are happy to issue a Professional Development certificate for 38 hours.
Additional offerings:
For UWF Summer Festival Chorus, offered June 9-14 and June 23-28, click here.
For UWF Carol Kruger Music Literacy Workshop offered July 10-12, 2025, click here.
For UWF Carol Kruger Music Literacy Workshop offered July 10-12, 2025, click here.