Augustana Music Academy Workshop

Augustana Music Academy Workshop 2025

Transform Music Education With Innovation

Elevate your teaching with cutting-edge tools and techniques at our 4-day professional development workshop for music educators and enthusiasts. This immersive experience is designed to inspire innovation and enhance classroom engagement for K–12 instructors and beyond.

Session 1: July 7–8, 2025 | Augustana School of Music
Session 2: July 9–10, 2025 | Augustana School of Music

Why Attend?

Affordable Excellence: Each workshop is only $75, thanks to support from Arts South Dakota through grant funding.
Earn Credit: Choose to take courses for graduate, undergraduate, or continuing education credit (optional).
Hands-On Learning: Dive into practical courses covering Class Guitar, Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), PA Systems, and more.
Flexible Options: Stay on campus and enjoy convenient meal plans to make the most of your experience.
Social Connections: Optional evening social events provide opportunities to relax, network, and build community.
Expert Guidance: Learn from seasoned educators and industry professionals.
Community Connection: Network with like-minded professionals and build lasting collaborations.

Workshop Highlights

COURSE	DESCRIPTION	INTENDED AUDIENCE	SESSION 1	SESSION 2
Class Guitar	Techniques and resources for teaching guitar in classroom settings, covering basics to advanced instruction.	K-12 Educators	✔️
Digital Piano Techniques & Ensembles	Practical methods for integrating digital pianos into group learning — from ensemble techniques to creative applications.	K-5 Educators		✔️
Music Tech: Digital Audio Workstations	Hands-on exploration of digital audio workstations (DAWs) for music production and recording — tailored to classroom use.	K-12 Educators		✔️
Music Tech: PA System Operation & Recording	Training in PA setup, live sound and recording basics to empower educators with audio management skills.	K-12 Educators	✔️	✔️
Music Tech: Music Notation With Sibelius	A deep dive into Sibelius software, covering notation essentials and advanced features for composing and arranging.	K-12 Educators	✔️
Composition & Arranging	Essential techniques for crafting and adapting music, as well as focusing on practical, classroom-friendly approaches.	K-12 Educators	✔️	✔️
Instrumental Conducting	Refinement of conducting skills with attention to ensemble communication, expression and technique.	6-12 Educators	✔️
Choral Conducting	Advanced conducting techniques tailored for choral ensembles — focusing on vocal dynamics and artistic direction.	6-12 Educators	✔️	✔️
Jazz Studies	An introduction to jazz techniques, improvisation and stylistic interpretation for effective classroom jazz education.	6-12 Educators	✔️	✔️

Cost & Registration

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605.274.5451

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