The Midwest Clinic 2026

Wednesday, December 16

Band Director Teaching Orchestra? Orchestra Director Teaching Band? What You Need to Know!

Bob Phillips; Chris Bernotas

3:30 PM — 4:30 PM

This session will explore the fundamental differences in pedagogy and technique between band and orchestra settings. Attendees will learn essential content knowledge for instrument families they may be less familiar with, including posture, tone production, bowing concepts, articulation tendencies, intonation challenges, and common troubleshooting strategies. In addition, the clinic will offer guidance for selecting appropriate repertoire, understanding developmental benchmarks, and building an effective rehearsal sequence.