UNO Bands Conducting Workshop

Faculty | Repertoire | Schedule | Application & Fees

Update: Professional/graduate conducting spots have filled. Any registration for the these spots will automatically be added the waiting list. Waiting list participants will be contacted after Apr. 1 in the order their applications were received.

• Workshop date: Thursday, May 28, 2026 | 8:00am-5:30pm CT (approx.)
• Application opens: Monday, Feb. 2 | 8am CT
• Location: Strauss Performing Arts Center, University of Nebraska at Omaha (Dodge Campus)
• Address: 6305 S University Dr Rd N, Omaha, NE 68182
• Visitor Parking information: https://www.unomaha.edu/business-and-finance/support-services/parking-services/where-to-park.php#d

The UNO Band Conducting Workshop is open to conductors of all levels including teachers, undergraduate/graduate students, community band directors, etc. The ensemble will comprise observers/conducting participants (bring your instrument!), UNO student volunteers, and members of the Nebraska Wind Symphony.

Applications will be accepted on a first-come first-served basis. We can accept a maximum of 18 conducting participants and an unlimited number of observers. Please note that 5 of the 18 conducting slots are reserved for current/recent undergraduate students until April 1. At that time, conductors on the Professional Track waiting list will be contacted in the order they expressed interest.

A special Undergraduate Conducting Track is being offered at a discounted rate and includes a dedicated professional development session specific to undergraduate students.

Please direct questions to Dr. Kearney, UNO Director of Bands, at jskearney@unomaha.edu.

Faculty

• Dr. Josh Kearney, Director of Bands at UNO
• Dr. Erica Neidlinger, DePaul University
• Sarah Stratton, Teaching & Learning Consultant for the Omaha Public Schools—undergraduate track

Application & Fees

Lunch/dinner not provided.

• Professional/Graduate Conductor Track: $75
• Undergraduate Conductor Track: $50; for current or newly-graduated undergraduate music majors
• Observer Track: $40

The application for the UNO Bands Conducting Workshop will open at 8am CT on February 2, 2026.

It will be wonderful to have you on campus for this event! You may apply as a conductor or an observer. Applications for conductors are limited to the first 18 participants and are accepted on a first-come first served basis. There are an unlimited number of observer spots available.

Applicants will be notified of their status (accepted vs. waiting list) by April 1. At that time, a payment link will be sent to accepted participants. Please contact Dr. Kearney if an invoice is required for payment: jskearney@unomaha.edu.

2026 Repertoire

Gateway Sheet Music has set aside scores for this event for purchase. Please click "University of Nebraska Omaha" on their website. The participant must provide their own scores for the event. These will not be provided by UNO.

*NOTE - "Huayno" from Ritmos de la Tierra (Victoriano Valencia) is currently only available by contacting the composer directly at correo@victorianovalencia.com.

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Tentative Schedule

The single day UNO Bands conducting workshop will run approximately 8am-6pm CT. A more detailed schedule will be released at a later date.

Past Repertoire & Clinicians