Northeast Wind Conducting Symposium at Ithaca College

Apply today! July 7-11, 2025
Applications Are Open!

Registration is open for the 2025 Symposium! Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and acceptances are offered until capacity is filled. This event typically fills quickly, so apply today for best consideration!

See below for details about this year's event. Can you also click here to see photos from our incredible 2024 event!

About the Symposium

2024 Participants at the Dillingham Fountains

2024 Participants at the Dillingham Fountains

The IC Wind Conducting Symposium helps attendees improve techniques for conducting and rehearsing and explores other relevant topics of interest to the wind band conductor and music educator. Participants receive significant conducting time in full ensemble and small group environments and enjoy fundamentals sessions and robust discussion. Uniquely among symposia nationally, we collaborate with our Theater and Dance faculty to explore movement through their expert perspective. All of this is enjoyed in close proximity to the hundreds of gorgeous waterfalls during our picturesque summer.

Symposium At A Glance

Ithaca College Campus, overlooking Lake Cayuga.

Ithaca College Campus, overlooking Cayuga Lake.

  • 7 Ensemble Conducting Sessions
  • 3 Interactive Sessions on Movement, Expression, and/or Ensemble Leadership Artist Activities (collaborations with IC Theatre and Dance faculty)
  • 3 Conducting Fundamentals Sessions
  • 2 Faculty-led Philosophical Presentations
  • 1 Rehearsal Techniques "Lab" Demonstration (by 2 faculty)
  • Daily Q&A open forum and robust discussion times
  • Nightly social outings and fellowship opportunities!

More About the Symposium

Frequently asked questions and further details:

Questions?

Please contact Dr. Daniel Cook, Director of Bands and Symposium Director.