Schedule
2023 Habits Summer Institute Schedule
We’re dedicated to providing world-class sessions and clinicians aimed to help music teachers around the world develop skills, resources, and methods to bring back to their schools and students at this year’s Habits Summer Institute.
Check out the list below to find out just some of the useful sessions we’ll be offering this year!
Full information on exact clinicians, topics, dates, and times will be continue to be made available. Check back frequently for more information.
BAND
sessions offered at the 2023 Habits Summer Institute
Habits that Lead to Music Making
Led by: Scott Rush
I Hear, I Forget. I See, I Remember. I Do, I Understand
Led by: Tim Lautzenheiser
Creating Habits of Success in the Young Band
Led by: Scott Rush
Basic to Advanced Percussion Techniques
Led by: Kevin Boyle
The Most Common Missed Errors in Rehearsal
Led by: Jeff Scott
Successfully Repurpose and Reuse your Habits Resources
Led by: Marguerite Wilder
Habits of a Successful Middle School Band Directors
Led by: Jeff Scott, Marguerite Wilder, and Kevin Boyle
High School Band Techniques
Led by: Scott Rush
First Days, Lasting Ways
Led by: Mickey Smith, Jr.
What is Your Intention? Conducting and Score Study
Led by: Matthew Arau
What You Should Know to Make an Impact
Led by: Mary Land
Significance and Work/Life Balance
Led by: the HABITS team
String
sessions offered at the 2023 Habits Summer Institute
Teaching Music: Motivating Yourself and Your Students
Motivating Middle Schoolers
Led by: Sarah Ball
Setting Up Beginning Cello
Led by: Margaret Selby
Lab Ensemble: The Right Hand
Led by: Christopher Selby
Programming Pitfalls/Successes: Programs to Go!
Led by: Sarah Ball
Setting Up Violin/Viola
Led by: Sarah Ball
Recruiting and Retention
Led by: Margaret Selby
Setting up the Bass
Led by: Sarah Ball
Rutbusters 101
Led by: Sarah Ball
Lab Ensemble: The Left Hand
Led by: Christopher Selby
Sustainability and Happiness
Led by: Margaret Selby
Teaching Music Theory
Led by: Christopher Selby
Choral
sessions offered at the 2023 Habits Summer Institute
Habits of a Successful Choir Director
Building Better Sight Readers
Precision is the Vision: Teaching Strategies to Improve Rhythm
Performance Skills
The Integral Choral Conductor: Developing Choral Artistry
Led by: Michael John Trotta
Choir Reading Session
Led By: Michael John Trotta
Teaching Strategies that Lead to Music Making
Habits of a Successful Middle School Choir
Led by: Maurice Burgess
Assessment Strategies That Work
Folk Songs, Rounds & Partner Songs
Quality Repertoire is the Key to Success
Creating a Choir Culture of Success, Significance, and Fun!
Upbeat! The Power Within