Summer Institute Tracks
Undergraduate Track
This experience is for students in college who are musicians preparing for advanced study and leadership roles in choral music. Participants will have an opportunity to learn about various careers in music, and have chance to conduct the festival chorus.
People who have graduated from college in May 2026 should apply for the graduate/emerging professional track described below.
Participants will:
Learn advanced conducting techniques with singers and chamber ensembles
Have podium opportunities with the festival chorus
Practice rehearsal management and score preparation
Participate in choral vocal pedagogy workshops
Hear about career readiness for the 21st-century conductor
Discuss vocational discernment for participating in music after college
Sing in the festival chorus
Graduate/Emerging Professional Track
This experience is tailored for graduate students or advanced conductors interested in refining their technique and philosophy in conducting. Participants will have an opportunity to learn advanced rehearsal management, conducting and score study practices, and participate in choral reading sessions.
Participants will:
Learn advanced rehearsal management and conducting philosophy
Practice score study and long-range artistic planning
Participate in reading sessions and learn about repertoire selection
Experience choral vocal pedagogy workshops
Sing in the festival chorus
Fees & Deadlines
All Track fees include: instruction & workshops; festival chorus participation; all music scores (digital in advance, physical on site); folder, pencil and T-shirt; required meals.
All courses require a $50 deposit, and participants have until June 1 to complete their full course payments. No refunds will be given after May 15th, 2026.
Standard Registration
Deadline: May 15
$483 - Residential
Overnight housing provided on the Augsburg University Campus; includes all meals. Optional for all participants.
$333 - Non-Residential
Participants who do not wish to stay on Augsburg University campus are responsible for their own transportation and parking each day.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Collegiate and emerging professional participants may apply for conducting cohort placement as one of the masterclass conductors or apply as an auditor who attends all sessions, sings in the festival chorus, but does not conduct in the masterclass.
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Collegiate and adult housing is available on Augsburg University campus as space allows.
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Yes. All residents receive meals. Commuting collegiate and adult participants receive lunch and dinner.
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Yes.
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Registration & Welcome
Rehearsal
Panel Discussion
Dinner
Rehearsal
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Gathering
Breakout session
Conducting Masterclass
Breakout session
Lunch
Conducting Masterclass
Rehearsal with clinicians
Roundtable with clinicians
Dinner
Rehearsal with clinicians
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Gathering
Breakout session
Conducting Masterclass
Breakout session
Lunch
Conducting Masterclass
Rehearsal with clinicians
Roundtable with clinicians
Dinner
Reading session with clinicians
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All attendee session with Dr. Nelson
Conducting Masterclass
All attendee session with Dr. Molina & Dr. Robison
Roundtable session
Choral Evensong
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Career Development Keynote with Jocelyn Hagen and Tim Takach
Breakout Sessions
Conducting seminar with chamber ensemble
Final performance
Summer Institute Schedule
Schedule is subject to change. Participants will receive an up-to-date schedule closer to the date of the Institute.
Choral Evensong Service
All participants sing in the Festival Chorus, culminating in a public
Choral Evensong Service on Wednesday, June 17th - 7:30pm. This service will be open to the public.