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July 27th & 28th, 2023
SCHEDULE
July 27
6:00 pm -- Registration
6:30 -- 9:00 pm -- Jazz Band Reading Session
9:00 -- 11:00 pm -- Social
July 28
8:30 am -- Registration
9:00 am -- 4:00 pm -- Concert Band Reading Session
Lunch Included
Hotel Rooms
A block of rooms has been reserved at Hilltop Inn. Book HERE, to receive the blocked price. Rooms should be booked by July 15th.
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About New Music Reading Workshop
Eckroth Music, in conjunction with Hal Leonard and JW Pepper are proud to present the NEW MUSIC READING WORKSHOP on July 27 & 28, 2023 at MSU-B, Billings, MT (Glacier Room).
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the workshop location?
- MSU-B, Billings, MT (Glacier Room)
- Will there be OPI Renewal Units?
- Yes, you can earn 9 OPI Renewal Units.
- Do we need to bring our instrument?
- If you are interested in playing in the band, please reach out to Mike Miller (Billings Area) or Anna Brewer (Bozeman Area) to see if there is a seat available in your section.
- What should I wear?
- Business Casual attire is appropriate for the workshop. The workshop is held indoors; sometimes a sweater/jacket is nice to have along in case the air conditioning is working really well that day.
- What is the schedule?
- Thursday evening will kick off with Jazz Reading from 6:30 - 9 PM, followed by the Eckroth Music Social Hour until 11. Friday morning, Concert Band reading will begin at 9 AM and go until 4 PM. A lunch will be served from noon until 1 PM.
- Meals
- Your registration fee includes a lunch on Friday. In addition, there is a social hour on Thursday evening also included with the registration fee.
Michael Sweeney
About Michael
Internationally recognized composer Michael Sweeney is currently Director of Band Publications for Hal Leonard LLC in Milwaukee, WI one of the largest publishers of printed music in the world. Michael is directly responsible for the development, production, recording and marketing of new publications for school bands. In addition, he contributes as a composer and arranger in all instrumental areas, and is particularly known for his writing at the younger levels for concert band and jazz. Since joining the company in 1982, Hal Leonard has published over 500 of his compositions and arrangements.
Mr. Sweeney is a 1977 graduate of Indiana University (Bloomington), where he earned a bachelor's degree in music education and studied composition with Bernard Heiden, John Eaton and Donald Erb. Prior to working for Hal Leonard he was a band director in Ohio and Indiana, working with successful concert, jazz and marching programs at all levels from elementary to high school.
A winner of multiple ASCAP awards, his Ancient Voices (1994) and Imperium (1992) are featured in the acclaimed Teaching Music Through Performance series by GIA Publications. Other works such as Black Forest Overture (1996), Distant Thunder of the Sacred Forest (2003), Celtic Air & Dance (2007) and Earthdance (2010) have become staples in the repertoire for young bands. He has received commissions ranging from middle school and high school bands to the Eastman Wind Ensemble and Canadian Brass. His works appear on numerous state contest lists and his music is regularly performed throughout the world. Michael is also in demand as a clinician and conductor for honor bands and festivals.
Michael resides in the Milwaukee area where he enjoys fishing and playing traditional Irish music.
OPI Renewal Units
How to receive
You will receive 9 OPI renewal units for attending the jazz and concert band workshop. MSU will be present to complete the needed paperwork on sight. The registration fee includes the cost of the renewal units.
Session List
Coming soon!