2026 Edmonton Wind Conducting Workshop
Dr. Robert J. Ambrose, clinician
September 18 - 20, 2026
Archbishop MacDonald High School (14219-109 Ave, Edmonton)
The focus of the Edmonton Wind Conducting Workshop will be on REHEARSING and TEACHING. With two podium sessions, three highly interactive lectures, daily technique sessions, and an open rehearsal, this is a "nuts and bolts" workshop that will make you a better teacher and a better band director.
$350 for Conducting Track | $100 for Observers
17 spots available for conducting track, unlimited observers
The workshop organizers are pleased to provide up to one complimentary Conducting Track spot, sponsored by the Alberta Band Association, for an early career educator who either (1) has been employed as a band teacher for less than three years, or (2) will be a University music student in Fall 2026.
Schedule
Thursday, September 17, 2026
7:00pm - Optional Open Rehearsal with the Wild Rose Wind Ensemble on the workshop repertoire
• Dr. Robert J. Ambrose, Jolene Wong and Dr. Angela Schroeder, conductors
9:00pm - Open rehearsal ends
Evening - Optional social outing
Friday, September 18, 2026
6:30pm - Registration
7:00pm - Welcome, introductions, goals
7:15pm - Interactive Lecture # 1 – Practical Conducting Concepts to Make Your Band Sound Great!
8:30pm - Break
8:45pm - Discussion of Saturday Conducting Sessions, Q and A
9:00pm - End for day
Evening - Optional group social outing
Saturday, September 19, 2026
8:00 am - Doors open. Complimentary coffee and pastries
8:30 am - Technique Session
8:50 am - Transition to Conducting Sessions # 1
9:00 am - Conducting Sessions # 1
12:30 pm - Lunch (on your own)
1:30 pm - Conducting Sessions # 2
5:00 pm - Break
5:15 pm - Recap, Q and A
5:45 pm - End for Day
Evening - Optional group dinner
Sunday, September 20, 2026
8:30 am - Doors open. Complimentary coffee and pastries
9:00 am - Technique Session
9:25 am - Break/Transition to Interactive Lecture #2
9:30 am - Interactive Lecture # 2 – Score Study for the Busy Director: Tips and Techniques
10:15 am - Break
10:30 am - Interactive Lecture # 3 – If Only We Had LESS Rehearsal Time: Purposeful Rehearsing for Maximum Efficiency
11:45 am - Break
12:00 pm - Recap, Q and A, Next Steps
12:30 pm - Workshop concludes