Conducting Workshop
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April 23-25, 2012 with

• Michael Haithcock, Director of Bands, University of Michigan
• Lt. Col. Jim Keene, Commander/Conductor, West Point Band
• West Point Concert Band

Applications must be postmarked by February 3, 2012. Applicants should include a completed application form and a DVD to include two contrasting styles of conducting/repertoire. Graduate students with teaching experience and new university assistant professors are strongly encouraged to apply. Four participants will be selected to conduct on the workshop and two will be selected as alternates. Alternates will have the opportunity to conduct in rehearsal but will not perform on the concert. Auditors may attend but will not receive conducting time with the band.

During the first days of the workshop (April 23-25) each participant and alternate will rehearse the West Point Concert Band and receive coaching from both Mr. Haithcock and Lt. Col. Keene. These coaching sessions will be open for observation by all attendees. Podium time will vary from 40 minutes to 70 minutes depending on assigned repertoire. Additionally, there will be clinics with Mr. Haithcock conducting the West Point Band and addressing various conducting and rehearsing challenges. Participants will receive a DVD recording of their sessions with the band containing audio comments from Lt. Col. Keene.

The following evening (April 25), each participant will have the opportunity to conduct their assigned literature on a gala concert at the Association of Concert Bands National Convention (Bardavon Theatre, Poughkeepsie, NY)

This workshop is free and open to conducting participants and auditors. Conducting slots are limited. Attendees will pay their travel, food and lodging expenses. Applications are due (postmarked) by February 3, 2012.

Repertoire

• Broughton, Concerto for Tuba and Winds
• Daugherty, Lost Vegas
• Mozart, Serenade No. 10, "Gran Partita"
• Sousa, The Black Horse Troop
• Persichetti, Masquerade

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For more information contact:
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Rettie
christopher.rettie@usma.edu
845.938.2445

Registration
About the Workshop  ¦  Registration  ¦  Transporation

Please complete the following requirements: - Type all information - Submit a DVD to include 2 contrasting styles of conducting/repertoire. If applying as an auditor only, a DVD is not required. Please print this application and mail all materials to SFC Chris Rettie at the above address postmarked no later than February 3, 2012. Please do not E-mail any materials. You will receive confirmation that your application is complete and has been received. Please direct any questions to SFC Chris Rettie at christopher.rettie@usma.edu. Thank you for your interest in this year's workshop.

To register for the conducting workshop, print a completed application form and mail it along with a DVD to include 2 contrasting styles of conducting/repertoire.  Application materials should be mailed to:

West Point Band
Attn: SFC Christopher Rettie
685 Hardee Place
West Point, NY 10996

Additional questions should also be sent to SFC Rettie via e-mail at christopher.rettie@usma.edu

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Transportation
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• Budget 45 minutes for safe driving time to West Point
• Airlines – Delta Connection, jetBlue Airways, Northwest Airlines, US Airways Express
• Rental Car Companies – Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz

• Budget 75 minutes for safe driving time to West Point
• Most Domestic and International Airlines
• Rental Car Companies – Avis, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, National, Enterprise (located off airport property)

• Budget 90 minutes for safe driving time to West Point
• Most Domestic Airlines
• Rental Car Companies – Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National

• Budget 2 - 2.5 hours for safe driving time to West Point
• Most Domestic and International Airlines
• Rental Car Companies – Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National
  

Lodging

Accommodations are listed in order of approximate driving time to West Point (shortest first). Extra time should be allowed for security when entering West Point. Discounts may be available for military, students, AAA members, and other common programs.

Inclusion on this list in no way represents an endorsement of any establishments. There are many other options for lodging, especially in Newburgh, New York (about 30-45 minutes north of West Point). Participants and auditors are encouraged to use web sites for reviews and recommendations. Many band members reside in Newburgh and the commute is not too difficult.

Hotels can be difficult to book during busy times at West Point. Early reservations are strongly encouraged.

The Thayer Hotel
674 Thayer Road
West Point, NY 10996
(800) 247- 5047
(845) 446-4731

Only Hotel for public use on West Point.

Five Star Inn
2113 New South Post Road
West Point, NY 10996
(845) 446-5943

Military Lodging at West Point available only to those with a valid military ID card

West Point Motel
361 Main Street
Highland Falls, NY 10928
(845) 446-4180

About five to ten minute drive to West Point

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
1106 Route 9W
Ft. Montgomery, NY 10922
(845) 446-4277

About ten to fifteen minute drive to West Point

Hampton Inn
60 Centre Drive
Central Valley, NY 10917
(845) 782-9600

About 20-25 minute drive to West Point. Close to dining (Dunkin Donuts, Uno’s, TGIFriday’s, Quiznos) and shopping.

Hampton Inn
1292 Route 300
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 567-9100

About 30-45 minute drive to West Point. Very close to dining (diner, Chili’s, Longhorn Steakhouse, Panera).

Ramada Inn
1289 Route 300
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 564-4500

About 30-45 minute drive to West Point. Close to dining and shopping.
Directly across a major street from Hampton Inn listed above.

Courtyard by Marriott
4 Governor Drive
Newburgh, NY 12550
(845) 567-4800
1-800-921-9579

About 45 minute drive to West Point.