Conducting Symposium

Online registration for the symposium will open at 9:00 a.m. EST on July 15, 2025. You may choose to register as a Conductor ($135) or as a non-conducting Auditor ($45).

Conductor spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once all conductor positions are filled, additional applicants will be registered as participants and placed on a waiting list for conductor status. There is no cap on the number of auditors.

Each conductor will be scheduled for two 13-minute podium sessions with the Stetson University Symphonic Band. Regardless of registration type, all participants will be actively engaged in every aspect of the symposium, including conducting workshops, topic sessions, and panel discussions.

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Rodney Dorsey, 2025 Featured Clinician

Rodney Dorsey is Professor of Music at the Florida State University College of Music where he conducts the FSU Wind Orchestra and guides the graduate wind conducting program.

Dorsey comes to FSU from the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music where he conducted the IU Wind Ensemble and taught graduate conducting courses. Prior to his tenure at the Jacobs School, Dorsey served on the faculties of the University of Oregon, the University of Michigan, DePaul University and Northwestern University. He also gained extensive experience teaching in the public schools of Florida and Georgia.

Dorsey studied conducting with Mallory Thompson, John P. Paynter, and James Croft. He was a clarinet student of Fred Ormand and Frank Kowalsky.

During his conducting career, Dorsey has led performances at several prominent events including the American Bandmasters Association Convention, College Band Directors National Conference North/Northwest Regional Conference, and the Bands of America National Festival. He is active as a guest conductor, clinician, and adjudicator in the United States. International engagements include Hungary, Canada, and Bulgaria.

Dorsey’s commitment to the community has been demonstrated by his participation on the board of directors for Music for All and the Midwest Clinic. He currently serves as the president of the Midwest Clinic. Other professional memberships include the College Band Directors National Association, National Association for Music Education, Florida Bandmasters Association, Kappa Kappa Psi, Tau Beta Sigma (honorary), Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated. Dorsey is also an elected member of the American Bandmasters Association. Most recently Dorsey was named a Yamaha Master Educator.

Chandler L. Wilson, Stetson University, Director of Bands

2025 Conducting Symposium Repertoire 
Suite in F - Gustav Holt
American Riversongs - Pierre La Plante
Adoration - Florence Price, arr. Williams
Yorkshire Ballad - James Barnes

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Saturday, September 27