2026 dates coming soon!
Clinicians
Dr. Cormac Cannon
Director of Bands, University of South Carolina
Dr. Alicia W. Walker
Director of Choral Studies, University of South Carolina
Dr. Scott Weiss
Sarah Bolick Smith Distinguished Professor of Music/Director of Orchestras, University
of South Carolina
Schedule Example
(subject to change)
| Sunday | |
| 4:30-5:45 p.m. | Open Rehearsal, Wind and Choral |
| 6 p.m. | Welcome/Orientation; All areas, Room 006 |
| 7 p.m. | Dinner (optional)/Place TBA |
| Monday - Wednesday, 9-5 p.m. | |
| 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. | Conducting Masterclasses |
| 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. | Lunch Break (on your own) |
| 1-4 p.m. | Conducting Masterclasses |
| 4 -5 p.m. | Plenary Q&A |
| Evening social gatherings on Monday and Tuesday | |
| Tuesday | |
| 6 p.m. | Group Dinner (optional) |
Conductor Track
Conductors: $475
South Carolina Teachers/Conductors: $425
Deposit: $200 due at registration.
Conductor spots are open until filled.
Cancelation policy: Refunds will be given only if a suitable replacement is found
to fill the vacant spot.
Auditor
$225 (Auditors participate in all sessions but receive no active podium time.)
Deposit: $100 due at registration.
Cancelation policy: Non-refundable after June 10.
Tracks
Conductors may pursue one or two of the following:
Choral Conducting
Orchestral Conducting--No workshop for 2026,
Wind Conducting--No workshop for 2026
If choosing single track, the conductor will have podium sessions in that area twice
per day.
If choosing dual tracks, the conductor will have podium sessions
in each area once per day.
Choral
Choral conductors will conduct an ensemble of singers with a pianist.
Registered Participants will have access to a Zoom meeting prior to the workshop.
The topic will be score study of the music for the workshop.
Choral Conducting 7-8 p.m. EST
Links will be distributed after registration.
Please prepare two pieces from the larger excerpted works, and three of the small
forms.
Note: Works TBA
Orchestra: Returning in 2027
Orchestral conductors will conduct a sextet consisting of a string quintet and a pianist covering the woodwind and brass parts.
Registered Participants will have access to a Zoom meeting prior to the workshop.
The topic will be score study of the music for the workshop.
Orchestral Conducting Noon-1:00 p.m. EST
Links will be distributed after registration.
Participants may select from the following repertoire:
Wind: Returning in 2027
Wind conductors will conduct a chamber wind ensemble and full concert band.
Registered Participants will have access to a Zoom meeting prior to the workshop.
The topic will be score study of the music for the workshop.
Full Band Repertoire:
Registration:
Choral Conducting
Hotels offering USC rates (based on availability):
The Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC, 630 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201 (.2 miles from the School of Music). Contact
Kristen Sutton at 803-799-7800 or email kristen.sutton@sree.com
Be sure to mention you are registered for the USC Summer Conducting Workshop.
Hilton Columbia Center, 924 Senate St., Columbia, SC 29201 (.4 miles from the School of Music). Contact
April Wheeler via email at a.wheeler@hospitalityamerica.com
Be sure to mention you are registered for the USC Summer Conducting Workshop.
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown-The Vista, 1000 Lady Street, Columbia SC 29201 (.5 miles from the School of Music)
Other hotel options and things to do in Columbia!
Note: Hotels in the Vista and downtown area are closest to the School of Music. Explore The Vista!
Questions?: Email lsmith@mozart.sc.edu