The Choral Conducting Symposium is June 30-July 2, 2025.
The UMKC Choral Conducting Symposium, hosted by UMKC Conservatory Choral Faculty members Dr. Charles Robinson and Dr. Jennifer Sengin will meet from Monday, June 30-Wednesday, July 2 on the campus of the University of Missouri-Kansas City. Joining the UMKC Conservatory faculty will be our featured guest clinician, Dr. Sandra Snow, Professor of Choral Conducting, Director of Choral Programs, and Chair of the Conducting Area at Michigan State University.
The Symposium will provide conducting master classes as its primary focal point, as well as interactive lectures and workshops lead by UMKC Conservatory faculty and guest teachers. Representative topics include expressive-communicative conducting technique, rehearsal strategies, score study, diverse repertoire, performance practice, and choral programming.
Symposium conductors will sing with and conduct the semi-professional UMKC Summer Choral Chamber Ensemble each day. The Symposium environment is collaborative and encouraging, allowing participants to enhance skills in conducting, rehearsing and communicating with ensembles at all levels. At the end of each day, participants are invited to join the Symposium community in social gatherings at various establishments through the Kansas City area if they choose.
Dr. Charles Robinson
UMKC Conservatory Professor of Choral Music and Music Education, Music Education Area Coordinator
Dr. Jennifer Sengin
UMKC Conservatory Director of Choral Studies, Assistant Professor in Choral Music, Raymond R. Neevel/Missouri Endowed Professorship in Choral Musi
Dr. Sandra Snow
Michigan State University Professor of Choral Conducting, Director of Choral Programs, and Chair of the Conducting Area
A detailed schedule will be emailed to participants in the weeks leading up to the symposium.
Daily outline
Tuition includes all classes, all scheduled events during the workshop. Please note that this fee does not include overnight housing or meals. Meals and on-campus housing are not available for this event.
We do not offer refunds for our summer programs. All fees and deposits are non-refundable.
James C. Olson Performing Arts Center (PAC) - 4949 Cherry St., Kansas City, MO 64110. A staff member will be inside the lobby waiting to check participants in as they arrive.
Participants can park in the Cherry Street Parking Garage or the Student Success parking lot on the east side of the building, both can be accessed with the student parking pass. If participants do not want to purchase a pass, the 5th floor of the Cherry Street Parking Garage has metered parking, but on Saturdays and Sundays campus parking is free. The 5th floor of the garage also has a ramp that leads directly to the PAC.
Parking permit Fee: $25
This allows participants to park in any UMKC Student Parking Lot. Parking is limited on campus, so a permit is strongly encouraged for those who will be bringing a car.
Note: If you register online, you will need an account with our online registration software. Creating an account is easy and just requires some contact information. Please contact us if you have any trouble creating or accessing your account.
Hard-copy forms are available upon request by emailing music-ce@umkc.edu.
If registration is being partially or fully funded by a student’s school or outside source, please contact us at music-ce@umkc.edu for special registration instructions.
Registration and payment must be received by June 13, 2025
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