The symposium will offer three participation levels:

Fellows

• Participate in all Clinic Sessions.
• Have a 50-minute individual lesson session with Mr. Anthony Maiello. Either our Wind Ensemble or Symphony Band will act as lab ensembles.
• Participate as a performer with both Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band 
• Fellows repertoire will be chosen from the following: Down a Country Lane; Variations on a Korean Folksong; Shenandoah; and Prelude, Siciliano, and Rondo.
• Limited to four (4). Your resumé will be requested for submission in the registration form. It will be reviewed by the clinicians and you’ll receive notification of your status by Oct. 1, 2021. 
• Registration Deadline: Oct.1 
• Fee: $300

Participants

• Participate in all Clinic Sessions.
• Conduct a lab ensemble on Sunday morning for feedback from our KSU clinicians. 
• Participate as a performer with both Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band 
• Only 30 Participant slots are available. Register early to claim your seat! 
• Registration Deadline: Oct. 22
• Fee: $125

Auditors

• Observe all Clinic Sessions.
• Participate as a performer with both the Wind Ensemble and Symphony Band 
• No limit to the number of Auditors.
• Registration Deadline: Oct. 29
• Fee: $40

Step 1: Complete our simple registration form.

• Sign up to be a Fellow, Participant or Auditor.
• Fellow Applicants: You will be asked to supply your resume at the time of registration for review by the clinicians. After review, you will be notified of your status on Oct. 1, 2021. 

I would like to register

Step 2: Make your Symposium Payment

• After completing the registration form, the “Thank You” page will contain a link to make your payment.
• You will also receive a confirmation email from bands@kent.edu with payment instructions and event details. 
• Fellow Applicants: Please pay as a “Participant ($125).” If you’re selected to be a Fellow, you will receive instructions for paying the remaining balance.

Friday, Nov. 5,

Reception 7:30 p.m.

Session A  8:00 -10:00 p.m. Topic TBA—Mr. Maiello

Saturday, Nov. 6

Breakfast on your own

9:00-11:30 a.m. Wind Ensemble* — Fellows 1 and 2 (50-minute clinic each with Mr. Maiello) 

11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Lunch on your own

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Wind Ensemble* — Fellows 3 and 4 (50-minute clinic each with Mr. Maiello) 

3:00 p.m.  Session B Q&A with Mr. Maiello

4:00 p.m. Session C Special Topics (KSU Faculty) Dr. Matthews and Dr. Olson

5:00-6:00 p.m. Dinner Break on your own

6:00 p.m. Open rehearsal with KSYW 

7:00 p.m. Inaugural Concert Kent State Youth Winds

Sunday, Nov. 7

Breakfast on your own 

9:00-12:00 a.m. 

• Observers Sessions with Graduate Student Ensemble *
• Clinics with KSU Faculty 

12-12:30 p.m. Lunch Break

1:00-2:30 p.m. Wind Ensemble* (Dress)  45 minutes, with Fellows 

3:00 p.m. Wind Ensemble Fellows Concert*

*All Fellows, Observers, and Participants are invited to rehearse and perform with both the Kent State Wind Ensemble, Kent State Symphony Band and Graduate Ensemble during the entirety of the Symposium.