The Midwest Clinic International Band and Orchestra Conference

Performance TripChicago - December 2017

Agenda What is Midwest

When is the trip

Trip activities

Cost of trip

Timeline

What is Midwest?

● Held in Chicago● Began in 1946 as a 6 hour meeting of

120 music directors in a YMCA gym● Exists today as the largest conference

of it’s kind with over 17,000+ attendees annually

● Over 40 concerts, 90 clinics, 400+ companies, colleges, and other exhibitors in 75,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall

● Takes place at the McCormick Place Convention Center

● Instrumental Music Teachers ● Fine Arts Administrators ● Professional and Amateur

Musicians ● Military Musicians ● College and University

Teachers, Students and Administrators

● Music Industry Representatives ● Composers and Arrangers ● Grade School and High School

Music Students ● Conductors

What is the Midwest Clinic? Who attends?

● Wide variety of ensembles○ Chamber music groups○ Middle school bands and

orchestras○ High school bands and

orchestras○ Prominent youth orchestras○ College bands and orchestras○ Military bands and orchestras○ International bands and

orchestras■ Australia■ Canada■ China■ Colombia■ Japan

PERFORMANCES AT MIDWEST

● Rigorous and competitive application process○ Audio recordings○ Video recordings○ Professional recommendations○ Past concert programs○ Roster factors

● Familiar performing ensembles include:○ Wootton HS Orchestra (2006)○ HSGTO (2009)○ CMS Band (2009)○ MSGTO (2012)

About Midwest Performance Video

● Being invited to perform at Midwest is a TREMENDOUS honor and something our students should be extremely proud of

When is the trip?

Trip Dates

● The Midwest Clinic runs from December 20-23

● Trip dates are still TBD○ Will be based on performance

day and time○ Should know this month○ Communication of these dates

will happen as soon as we know

Trip activities &“The Midwest Journey”

The Journey...

● Opportunity to work with guests as we prepare

● 1 hour concert program○ Spanning all developmental

levels○ Premier numerous new works○ Opportunity to work with

professional soloists and conductor

○ Preview concert at UMBC

A trip to perform at Midwest is more of a journey than a destination

UMBC’s Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall

Time at the conference

● Our performance● Dress rehearsal● Time in the exhibit hall

○ Colleges○ Instrument makers○ Music industry companies○ Music publishers○ Lots of free stuff!

● Attending performances and Clinics○ Professional○ students from around the globe

Possible Activities

Chicago Symphony Concert

Art Institute of Chicago

Orchestra Hall Tour

Possible Activities

Lincoln Park Zoo Lights Display

William Harris Lee Violin Shop Visit

and Tour

Possible Activities

Open Air German Christkindlmarket

GIORDANO’S!

Inclusions & Costs

● Coach Buses● 2-3 Nights @ Hyatt

Regency McCormick Place● Most meals● All Activities● All Taxes/Gratuities● Chaperones

Inclusions● Traditional cost of a

spring trip ≈ $750-$800● HOWEVER…

○ Corporate sponsors○ County support○ Fundraising

Cost

Paying for your trip

● Teachers and Music Boosters are currently organizing fundraising formats for next year

● 3 installments between September - December

TimelinePayment timeline

September 8

$250 $250 Balance

October 6 November 3 December

ALL Payments are NON-REFUNDABLE

Travel

All payments can be made by cash, check, or online through Atholton High School website

Chaperones & Safety

Chaperones & Safety

Higher than HCPSS requirements

Chaperone Ratio 1:10

Via us and the travel agency

Emergency Line

This is not a “free trip.” Carefully selected based on interest, commitment, and need.

Constant Work

Next Steps

Next steps● Thursday, September 7

○ Second trip meeting○ All dates finalized○ Final itinerary released

● Friday, September 8○ First installment due

● Friday, October 6○ Second installment due

● Friday, November 3○ Final payment due○ All forms due