The 79th Annual Midwest Clinic, Dec. 17-19, 2025
The University of Illinois School of Music is proud to recognize our faculty, staff, students, and alumni who presented at The 79th Annual Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois this past December. The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference offers music educators a showcase of clinics, exhibits, concerts, and pioneers in the industry. Over 18,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 40 countries attended the convention. The conference ran from Dec. 17-19, 2025.
Faculty presenters:
Linda Moorhouse: Inspiring Leaders Through Music: A Legacy for the Next Generation
Rebecca MacLeod: Do You Hear What I Hear? Effective Rehearsal Strategies for Strings
Kimberly Fleming: Maximizing Every Minute: Transforming Score Study into an Active, Music-Making Experience
Kevin Geraldi: Reynolds Conducting Institute Open Rehearsal
Kimberly Fleming & Michael Vecchio: Cultivating Collaborative Musical Expression in Instrumental Ensemble Rehearsals
Ensembles:
Illinois Trombone Choir: Jonathan Whitaker, Director
Public Events:
College Night
Alumni Reception, THE TAP, Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Alumni clinicians and performers:
Trudy Fraase Wolf: Grow Where You Are Planted: Cultivating Success in a Small School
Vince Kenney: Learning to Listen: Recording Projects for Large Ensembles
Michelle Ross, conductor: South Grand Prairie High School Wind Ensemble
Shan Kazmi: Blue Collar Band: Excellence in Suburban Title I Schools
Barry D. Martin, conductor: Grand Rapids Symphonic Band
Brendan Frank: What the Heck is a G13?! A Beginner’s Guide to Jazz Guitar
Chung Park: High School String Orchestra Rehearsal Lab
Matthew Johnson: Before Rehearsal: Planning For Your Beginning Jazz Ensemble
Kate DeMonica: Middle School Band Rehearsal Lab
Aaron Jacobs: Moving and Grooving: Paul Rolland Shifting and Vibrato Actions for Your String Students
• Paul Rolland, Professor of Music, violin, namesake of Paul Rolland Memorial String Award
Frank Lestina: Orchestra New Music Reading Session
The Chicagoland Educators Orchestra (featuring numerous alumni): Orchestra New Music Reading Session