Explore, Engage, and Excel with Our 2025–2026 Clinics and Workshops!

The Bailey School of Music at Kennesaw State University is proud to offer a dynamic lineup of outreach events designed to inspire and connect young musicians across the region. This year’s offerings include the North Georgia Honor Orchestra and the Orchestra Invitational,  in addition to a variety of guest artist workshops and masterclasses throughout the academic season.

We are also delighted to host our annual Band Director Symposium, an immersive professional development experience that provides music educators with hands-on learning, innovative teaching strategies, and opportunities to collaborate with colleagues from across the Southeast.

In addition, we invite prospective students and families to experience our vibrant community firsthand at our Fall and Spring Open Houses, where you can meet faculty, explore our facilities, and learn more about studying music at KSU. Whether you're a student, educator, or music enthusiast, there's something for everyone in this season of musical growth and discovery.

 

Summer Band Director Symposium

June 8-11, 2026

Summer Band Director Symposium

Join the Kennesaw State University Bands for the 5th Annual KSU Summer Band Director Symposium 4-day workshop.

Presenters:

  • Mallory Thompson, Director of Bands Emeritus at Northwestern University
  • David Kehler, Director of Bands, KSU
  • David Roush, Assistant Director of Bands and Lecturer of Bands, KSU
  • Brandon Meeks, Director of Athletic Bands and Assistant Professor of Music, KSU
  • Rachel Sorenson, Assistant Professor of Music Education (Instrumental), KSU

This symposium for high school and middle school band directors will provide morning conducting sessions in front of a large band ensemble playing significant repertoire followed by afternoon sessions on technique, rehearsal strategy, literature, repertoire, instrumental pedagogy.

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