Workshop Details
Join us for 3 days of fantastic music-making and learning where participants have the opportunity to conduct the Oregon Wind Ensemble, Wind Symphony, and Chamber Winds. This year, we are thrilled to welcome Jason Fettig to work with our participants. Whether you are teaching middle school, high school, or looking at a professional career as a conductor, we have specific repertoire geared towards your strengths and that give you an opportunity to take new skills back to your respective programs. Participants will receive feedback about their conducting as well as rehearsal techniques from the UO band faculty and our esteemed guest, Jason Fettig. In addition, participants and observers attend a debrief at Sweet Cheeks Winery for appetizers and wine pairings. Participation is limited to 20 conductors, so be sure to register as soon as possible!
Event Schedule
Note the final schedule will be determined approximately one month prior to the event based on scheduling and enrollment.
Thursday, May 28th, 2026 - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- 6:30 - 7:30 pm - Pre-Concert Reception
- 7:30 - 8:30 pm - Wind Ensemble Concert Featuring Guest Conductor Jason Fettig
Friday, May 29, 2026 - 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
- 9:00-11:00 - Movement Coaching through Excerpts - Bring your instruments with you!
- 11:00-12:30 - Lunch (on your own)
- 12:30-3:30 - Wind Symphony Conducting
- 3:45-6:45 - Wind Ensemble Conducting
- 6:45-7:15 - Wrap Up
Saturday, May 30, 2026 - 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
- 9:00-12:00 - Chamber Music Conducting
- 12:00-1:30 - Lunch (on your own)
- 1:30-4:00 - Wind Symphony Conducting
- 4:15-6:45 - Wind Ensemble Conducting
- 6:45-7:00 - Wrap-up
Sunday, May 31st, 2026 - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
- 9:00-10:30 am - Open Chat with Llinás and Fettig
- 10:30-11:00 am - Travel to Sweet Cheeks Winery
- 11:00-1:00 pm - Retreat/Debrief @ Sweet Cheeks Winery
Repertoire
Full Ensemble:
- Gershwin/Rogers - Cuban Overture
- Ives/Schumann - Variations on "America"
- Lauridsen/Reynolds - O Magnum Mysterium
- Navarro - Downey Overture
- Whitacre - Lux Aurumque
- Williams/Lavender - Midway March
Chamber Ensemble (optional):
- Mozart - Serenade no. 12 in C minor, K. 388 - All Movements
Application Process
Interested participants should register through the link at the end of this page. The cost is $450 for participants and $150 for observers. All participants will receive 3 opportunities to conduct the ensemble and receive feedback while on the podium, lectures, and movement classes by our faculty, and will participate in a debrief at Sweet Cheeks Winery, complete with a wine tasting, appetizers, and one of the most stunning views in Oregon.
Not sure you want to conduct but still want to attend?
No problem! We have unlimited observer positions available at $150 so that you may attend the concert and all of the sessions without the stress of having to conduct. Just select the Observer Box on the registration form, and you are all set!
Registration
Registration opens February 1st, 2026. Mark your calendars!
Credits:
Created with images by Africa Studio - "Music conductor hands with baton on black background" • Sarah - "untitled image" • Antoine Julien - "Music sheet in the dark"