PWS Conduct
Presented by Piedmont Wind Symphony and the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, CONDUCT! is an immersive conducting workshop designed for conductors seeking to strengthen their artistic, analytical, and leadership skills while working directly with the professional musicians of the Piedmont Wind Symphony.
Hosted at UNC School of the Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the workshop provides participants with an intensive and collaborative learning environment focused on the art and craft of conducting.
A Professional Conducting Experience
CONDUCT! offers aspiring and developing conductors the opportunity to refine their conducting technique and musical leadership through hands-on podium experience and direct engagement with professional musicians and nationally recognized clinicians.
Workshop sessions explore a wide range of topics, including:
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Conducting movement and gesture
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Rehearsal techniques
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Score preparation and analysis
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Aural imagery
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Repertoire selection
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Curriculum development
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Music pedagogy and ensemble leadership
Participants receive individualized feedback and mentorship designed to strengthen both technical skills and artistic communication.
Learn from Distinguished Clinicians
CONDUCT! features guidance and instruction from respected leaders in music education and conducting.
Clinicians
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Dr. Kevin Geraldi
Lead Clinician
Director of Bands, University of Illinois -
Dr. Mark A. Norman
Host and Lead Clinician
Artistic Director / Conductor, Piedmont Wind Symphony
Director of Instrumental Ensembles, UNC School of the Arts -
Tiffany Hitz
Guest Clinician and Speaker
Robinson Secondary School, Fairfax, Virginia
Advancing the Future of Conducting
CONDUCT! reflects Piedmont Wind Symphony’s commitment to artistic excellence, professional development, and music education. By providing meaningful mentorship and professional conducting experiences, the workshop helps prepare the next generation of ensemble leaders, educators, and conductors.