Dr Rob McWilliams Private Sessions 10th March 2019
In January 2016 Yamaha Music Australia announced the appointment of Dr. Rob McWilliams as Education Outreach Clinician. Dr. McWilliams is highly respected in the industry and returns to Australia after working in the United States for 23 years as a musician and educator across all styles from symphonic to jazz. He was most recently Director of Bands and Head of Department at the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh. While in the USA, he completed Masters and Doctorate degrees in Instrumental Music Education/Conducting.
His charter with Yamaha Music Australia is to be at the front line, in schools and the community, helping ensemble directors and
students reach their full potential. Band and Orchestral Product Manager, Mat Taylor, describes Yamaha’s outreach mission statement as follows: “Yamaha Music Australia is committed to increasing the quality of, and participation in music education, specifically in band and orchestral music programs”.
Dr. McWilliams is available to help teachers and ensemble directors at all levels of experience work with their instrumental
ensembles (band, orchestra, jazz, etc.) by delivering Professional Development sessions, helping with recruitment or retention
strategies, new program setup, advocating with administrations, preparation for festivals or competitions, or any other area that
serves to support music educators and instrumental music in schools and the community.
His charter with Yamaha Music Australia is to be at the front line, in schools and the community, helping ensemble directors and
students reach their full potential. Band and Orchestral Product Manager, Mat Taylor, describes Yamaha’s outreach mission statement as follows: “Yamaha Music Australia is committed to increasing the quality of, and participation in music education, specifically in band and orchestral music programs”.
Dr. McWilliams is available to help teachers and ensemble directors at all levels of experience work with their instrumental
ensembles (band, orchestra, jazz, etc.) by delivering Professional Development sessions, helping with recruitment or retention
strategies, new program setup, advocating with administrations, preparation for festivals or competitions, or any other area that
serves to support music educators and instrumental music in schools and the community.
Book Your Free Private Session with Dr Rob McWilliams NOW!
We have 8 spaces available for a private session with Dr Rob McWilliams on Sunday 25th February 2018. Attendance at the Conducting Workshop on the previous day is an essential prerequisite. Spend this valuable time however you see best - work on conducting skills, develop strategies for your ensembles or plan future development opportunities with Dr McWilliams and your program. Some of the topic areas you might wish to cover are:
• Recruitment, Retention, Advocacy
• Repertoire Selection & Programming • Score Study & Rehearsal Preparation • Rehearsal Techniques |
• Conducting Gesture & Non-Verbal Communication
• Aural skills, Intonation Training • Improvisation (concert music, jazz, etc.) • Resources - print, A/V, online, etc. |
Please select an appointment time from below