Mason Summer Conducting Symposium 2024

Overview

The 2024 Mason Summer Conducting Symposium provides continuing professional development opportunities for conductors and educators of all levels (K-12 through professional) focused on developing gestural vocabulary and ensemble leadership.  Large group masterclasses and individualized feedback will allow participants to explore new approaches to score study, movement, and rehearsal techniques.  

Dr. Soo Han, Director of Orchestral Studies at George Mason University, and Dr. William L. Lake, Jr., Director of Concert Bands at George Mason University, will be joined by Dr. Kevin M. Geraldi, Director of Bands at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Darren Lin, percussionist, conductor, and educator, June Huang, Director of Strings, and Anthony Maiello, Instrumental Conducting an Aural Skills faculty, as conducting faculty for the 2024 Mason Summer Conducting Symposium. 

Participants will have an opportunity to conduct multiple times throughout the week, receive feedback and guidance from all conducting faculty, participate in group score study sessions, and observe other conducting participants. Each participant is expected to play as an ensemble member when not conducting on the podium.  Participants will select one of two tracks for repertoire focus: orchestral or wind band. 

Registration for the symposium will open online January 16, 2024 at 10:00 am and will remain open until all spots are filled (no limit for auditors).

Auditors

Individuals may opt to participate as auditors for this program. Auditors will not have an opportunity to conduct, but will be engaged in the symposium by observing all conducting rounds, breakout sessions, and discussions. Auditors will be expected to play as ensemble members.  

Sample Daily Schedule

Repertoire

Ages: 18+

Dates: July 9 – 13, 2024 (Tuesday-Saturday)
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Location: Performing Arts Building & Harris Theater, George Mason University Fairfax Campus

Tuition: For-Credit & Non-Credit Options Listed Below

Parking: $35 per week  Purchase A Pass  |  Parking Map

Orchestral Track (Non-Credit)
Tuition: $525

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Wind Band Track (Non-Credit)
Tuition: $525

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Orchestral Track (For-Credit)
In State $1,144 | Out of State $1,358

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Wind Band Track (For-Credit)
In State $1,144 | Out of State $1,358

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Auditor
Tuition: $262

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⚠️ For-Credit Registrations

ATTENTION: For-Credit Registrations are managed by the Continuing and Professional Education office at George Mason University. When you find the course(s) you are registering for please follow these steps:

• Click the “Register for Credit” button to register.
• On the right side of the page, you will see the details of the course including dates, times, and course fees. Click the green “Add to Cart” button.
• Doublecheck the in-state or out-of-state fee selection, and then “Checkout” at the top of the page. This will then prompt you to make an account through the online portal. Please choose “I am a new user or I have an inquiry” and enter your email address and “Create Account.”
• Please fill out all data required and then “Continue Checkout.”
• You will then be prompted to complete your payment option.
• Once payment is received, you will get an enrollment and payment receipt.

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Program Faculty

Dr. William Lake, Jr.

Wind Band Director and Conductor
Director of Concert Bands

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Dr. Soo Han

Orchestra Track Director & Conductor
Director of Orchestral Studies

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Dr. Kevin M. Geraldi

Director of Bands and Associate Professor of Conducting at the University of Illinois

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Darren Lin

Guest Faculty, Conducting Techniques

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June Huang

Guest Faculty, Ensemble Techniques
Director of Strings & Assistant Professor of Violin

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Anthony Maiello

Guest Faculty, Ensemble Culture
Instrumental Conducting and Aural Skills

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Notes

• Please note that group classes are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollment is not reached.
• Be sure to check our policies and procedures regarding registration, withdrawals, refunds, and more for summer group classes.
• For-credit option: A tuition refund minus a $125 cancelation fee will be given provided that notice is received by the Mason Community Arts Academy no later than 1 week before the program start date. No refunds will be granted after this date.
• All students will receive a Welcome Letter via email at least 1 week before the class starts with all necessary details.
• For additional information, please contact the Academy at academy@gmu.edu.