The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference 2027

The Midwest Clinic annual conference offers engaging learning opportunities for high school students, college music majors, new teachers, veteran teachers, and music administrators. Attendees may choose from 100+ clinics presented by leaders in the profession, aimed at teaching specific instruments or sections, conducting and rehearsal techniques, administering a music program, developing strategies for recruitment and retention, strengthening strategies for music advocacy, teaching improvisation and composition, and implementing technology. Two cornerstones of the conference are the Reading Sessions, that highlight new music publications, and the Rehearsal Labs, that demonstrate best teaching practices. Throughout the conference, Performances are presented by a variety of musical groups from around the world, including: string orchestras, concert bands, wind ensembles, jazz ensembles or combos, and a variety of chamber groups. Musicians in these ensembles range from elementary, middle, and high school students, college and university students, adult community organizations, professional musicians, and the premiere performers of The United States Military. The Midwest Clinic seeks to help musicians of all skill levels and stages advance into the next level of their careers. The conference exists to serve music educators and improve the field of music education. It has grown from an original audience of 120 local directors to an average of 17,000 instrumental music educators, administrators, professional musicians, composers, conductors, students, and music industry representatives. Attendees hail from all 50 states and 30 countries. Each year, the four day conference offers over 90 clinics designed for band, orchestra and jazz directors at all levels, more than 40 concerts from middle school, high school and adult bands, orchestras, jazz ensembles and chamber ensembles, and displays from over 350 exhibitors and 600 booths.