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!
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BAND
sessions offered at the 2023 Habits Summer Institute
Wednesday, July 5
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Hotel Arrival and Check-in
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Registration / Meet and Greet Reception (introductions begin at 4:30PM) Whitfield Center Lobby/Rooms 102-103 | Meal Served at 5:00
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Keynote Address: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall Tim Lautzenheiser Whitfield 102/103
7:15 - 8:30 PM
Habits that Lead to Music Making Scott Rush Whitfield 102/103
Thursday, July 6
8:00 - 9:00 AM
I Hear, I Forget. I See, I Remember. I Do, I Understand Tim Lautzenheiser Whitfield 102/103
9:15 - 10:15 AM
Creating Habits of Success in the Young Band Scott Rush Whitfield 102/103
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Basic to Advanced Percussion Techniques Kevin Boyle CSU Bandroom - Whittington
12:45 - 2:15 PM
Lab Ensemble (Yellow and Green Books) CSU Bandroom
2:30 - 3:30 PM
The Most Common Missed Errors in Rehearsal Jeff Scott Whitfield 102/103
3:45 - 4:45 PM
Open Topic Sessions Various Topics Covered See Schedule
Friday, July 7
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Connections the Successful Music Teacher Uses to Make a Positive Impact Mary Land Whitfield 102/103
9:15 - 10:15 AM Concurent Session
Habits of a Successful Middle School Band Director Jeff Scott/Rite Wilder/Kevin Boyle Whitfield 102/103
9:15 - 10:15 AM Concurent Session
High School Band Techniques Scott Rush Whitfield 110
10:30 - 11:30 AM
First Days, Lasting Ways Mickey Smith, Jr. Whitfield 102/103
12:15 - 12:45 PM
Planned Time to Visit the GIA Exhibit Booth
1:00 - 2:15 PM
Lab Ensemble (Blue book) CSU Bandroom
2:30 - 3:30 PM
What is Your Intention? Conducting and Score Study Matthew Arau Whitfield 102/103
3:45 - 4:45 PM
Open Topic Sessions See Schedule
5:30 - 10:00 PM
Charleston Harbor Dinner Cruise Join the HABITS team and colleagues for an unforgettable night on the Charleston Harbor!
Saturday, July 8
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Successfully Repurpose and Reuse your Habits Resources Rite Wilder CSU Bandroom
9:15 - 10:15 AM
Upbeat! The Power Within Matthew Arau Whitfield 102/103
10:20 AM
Group Picture and Final GIA Booth Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Significance and Work/Life Balance Presented by the HABITS team Whitfield 110
12:00 PM
Conclusion of the 2023 Habits Universal 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
Orchestra
sessions offered at the 2023 Habits Summer Institute
Wednesday, July 5
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Hotel Check in
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Registration/ Meet and Greet Reception & Meal (introductions begin at 4:30PM) Whitfield Center Lobby/Rooms 102-103 – Meal served at 5:00
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Keynote Address: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall Tim Lautzenheiser Whitfield 102/103
7:15 - 8:30 PM
Session 1: A Long Range Plan To Organize All That We Do and Teach Whittington 107
Thursday, July 6
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Session 2: I See, I Remember. I Do, I Understand Tim Lautzenheiser Whitfield 102/103
9:15 - 10:15 AM
Session 3: Beginner Classroom Margaret Selby Whittington 107
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Session 4: Establishing A Value System Within Your Music Program Jonathan Glawe Whittington 107
12:45 - 2:15 PM
Session 5: Lab Ensemble: Right Hand Christopher Selby Whittington 107
2:30 - 3:30 PM
Session 6: Setting Up Beginning Cello Margaret Selby Whittington 107
3:45 - 4:45 PM
Open Topic Session: Finding Solutions To Our Biggest Challenges Bring Your Biggest Challenge to this Roundtable Discussion Whittington 107
Friday, July 7
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Session 7: Inspiring Music Theory and Creativity Lessons Christopher & Margaret Selby Whittington 107
9:15 - 10:15 AM
Session 8: Bass Technique for Beginning to Advanced Jonathan Glawe Whittington 107
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Session 9: Recruiting and Retention Margaret Selby Whittington 107
12:15 - 12:45 PM
Planned Time to Visit the GIA Exhibit Booth Room Name / Number
1:00 - 2:15 PM
Session 10: Lab: Left Hand Christopher Selby Whittington 107
2:30 - 3:30 PM
Session 11: Invigorating Repertoire for your Orchestra Students (Glawe) Jonathan Glawe Whittington 107
3:45 - 4:45 PM
Introducing and Improving Violin/Viola Technique Christopher & Margaret Selby Whittington 107
5:30 - 10:00 PM
Charleston Harbor Dinner Cruise Join the HABITS team and colleagues for an unforgettable night on the Charleston Harbor!
Saturday, July 8
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Session 13: Sustainability and Happiness Margaret Selby Whittington 107
9:15 - 10:15 AM
Upbeat! The Power Within Matthew Arau Whitfield 102/103
10:20 AM
Group Picture and Final GIA Booth Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Significance and Work/Life Balance Presented by the HABITS team Whitfield 110
12:00 PM
Conclusion of the 2023 Habits Universal Summer Institute
A Long-Range Plan to Organize All That We Do and Teach
I Hear, I Forget. I See, I Remember. I Do, I Understand
Led by: Tim Lautzenheiser
The Beginner Classroom
Led by: Margaret Selby
Building a Culture of Excellence in Your Orchestra Classroom
Led by: Jonathan Glawe
Lab Ensemble: Right Hand
Led by: Christopher Selby
Cello Technique Tips: Beginning to High School
Led by: Margaret Selby
Setting Up Violin/Viola Technique
Led by: Margaret and Christopher Selby
Recruiting and Retention
Led by: Margaret Selby
Effective Double Bass Set-up for the MS Student
Led by: Jonathan Glawe
Lab Ensemble: The Left Hand
Led by: Christopher Selby
Sustainability and Happiness
Led by: Margaret Selby
Effective Use of Student Leadership
Led by: Jonathan Glawe
Teaching Literacy, History, and Creativity
Led by: Christopher Selby
Upbeat! The Power Within
Led by: Matthew Arau
Significance and Work/Life Balance
Led by: the HABITS team
Choral
sessions offered at the 2023 Habits Summer Institute
Wednesday, July 5
1:00 - 4:00 PM
Hotel Arrival and Check-in
4:00 - 6:00 PM
Registration / Meet and Greet Reception (introductions begin at 4:30PM) Whitfield Center Lobby/Rooms 102-103 | Meal Served at 5:00
6:00 - 7:00 PM
Keynote Address: Mirror, Mirror on the Wall Tim Lautzenheiser Whitfield 102/103
7:15 - 8:30 PM
Habits of a Successful Choir Director Whitfield 110
Thursday, July 6
8:00 - 9:00 AM
I See, I Remember. I Do, I Understand Tim Lautzenheiser Whitfield 102/103
9:15 - 10:15 AM
Building Better Sight Readers Whitfield 110
10:30 - 11:30 AM
Precision is the Vision: Teaching Strategies Whitfield 110
12:45 - 1:45 PM
Beginning Note Reading & Vocal Pitch Exercises Whitfield 110
2:00 - 3:30 PM
Folk Songs, Rounds, and Partner Songs Whitfield 110
3:45 - 4:45 PM
Open Topic Sessions Whitfield 110
Friday, July 7
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Teaching Strategies that Lead to Music Making Whitfield 110
9:15 - 10:15 AM
Assessment Strategies That Work Whitfield 115
10:30 - 11:30 AM
First Days, Lasting Ways Mickey Smith ,Jr. Whitfield 102/103
12:15 - 12:45 PM
Planned Time to Visit the GIA Exhibit Booth Room Name / Number
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Quality Repertoire is the Key to Success Whitfield 110
2:30 - 3:30 PM
What is Your Intention? Conducting and Score Study Matthew Arau Whitfield 102/103
3:45 - 4:45 PM
Open Topic Sessions Whitfield 110
5:30 - 10:00 PM
Charleston Harbor Dinner Cruise Join the HABITS team and colleagues for an unforgettable night on the Charleston Harbor!
Saturday, July 8
8:00 - 9:00 AM
Creating a Choir Culture of Success, Significance, and Fun! Whitfield 110
9:15 - 10:15 AM
Upbeat! The Power Within Matthew Arau Whitfield 102/103
10:20 AM
Group Picture and Final GIA Booth Time
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Significance and Work/Life Balance Presented by the HABITS team Whitfield 110
12:00 PM
Conclusion of the 2023 Habits Universal Summer Institute
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
Significance and Work/Life Balance
Led by: the HABITS team