2026 SMU Meadows Music Educators Workshops

SMU High School All-State Choir Camp (Large School)

Director: Margaret Winchell

Camp Coordinators: Joel Duarte and Courtney Wilson

Section Leaders: Christopher Ahrens, Cathy Koziatek, Josh McGuire, Clorese Porter

Collaborative Pianists: Sharon Bailey, Brian Bentley, Jimmy Emery, Jane Schmidt

  • June 4 - 6
  • Thursday and Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a 3 p.m. informal concert for parents and friends
  • Cost: $300*
  • Housing: No on-campus housing is available for this workshop.

For a listing of local Dallas hotels near the SMU campus and out-of-state discounts, go to: https://www.smu.edu/Admission/Visit/WhereToStay

*Inquire about a discount for schools or school districts sending 10 or more students.

Instrument Repair for the Band Director

Instructors: Ann MacMillan, Justin Cooper, Chuck Moon

  • June 5 - 6
  • Friday and Saturday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Noncredit Cost: $300
  • Supplies: A required toolkit will be available at the workshop for an additional $150. Payment will be made directly to Ann MacMillan by cash or check.
  • Housing: No on-campus housing is available for this workshop.

For a listing of local Dallas hotels near the SMU campus and out-of-state discounts, go to: https://www.smu.edu/Admission/Visit/WhereToStay

The Art of Teaching Music: A Workshop for Band Directors

Director: Brian Gibbs

  • June 8 - 10
  • Monday - Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily

For more details and information, go to: Link coming soon!

Orff Schulwerk: Levels I, II, & III

Instructors: Michael Chandler, Paul Cribari, Paul Hallsted, Meg Tietz, Michael Vasquez

  • June 15 - 26
  • Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except:
    • Friday, June 19: No class*
    • Saturday, June 20: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Noncredit Cost: $1,000**
  • Housing: No on-campus housing is available for this workshop.

For a listing of local Dallas hotels near the SMU campus and out-of-state discounts, go to: https://www.smu.edu/Admission/Visit/WhereToStay

*In observance of the Juneteenth holiday, classes will not be held on Friday, June 19. The hours of instruction missed will be made up on the morning of Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

**Inquire about a discount for school districts sending 10 or more participants.

NEW THIS YEAR! – Orff Schulwerk and Popular Music

Instructors: David Dockan and Martina Vasil

  • June 29 - July 3
  • 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily
  • Noncredit Cost: $500
  • Housing: No on-campus housing is available for this workshop.

For a list of local Dallas hotels near the SMU campus and out-of-state discounts, go to: https://www.smu.edu/Admission/Visit/WhereToStay 

Kodály Certification Training, Levels I, II, & III
Kodály Choral Track, Levels I, II, & III

Instructors: Corey Fisher, Bethany Houff, Kathy Kuddes, Georgia Newlin, Kristin Vogt, Melissa Young

  • June 29 - July 15
  • Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Cost: $1,100*
  • Housing: No on-campus housing is available for this workshop.

For a listing of local Dallas hotels near the SMU campus and out-of-state discounts, go to: https://www.smu.edu/Admission/Visit/WhereToStay

Presented in conjunction with the Plano ISD Kodály Certification Program.

*Inquire about a discount for school districts sending 10 or more participants.

Early Childhood Music: A Dynamic, Interactive Orff Approach for Pre-K to Grade 3

Instructor: Lynn Kleiner

  • July 16 - 18
  • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily
  • Noncredit Cost: $350
  • Housing: No on-campus housing is available for this workshop.

For a list of local Dallas hotels near the SMU campus and out-of-state discounts, go to: https://www.smu.edu/Admission/Visit/WhereToStay.