You love music... You love singing...

Can vocal music be a career choice for you?

The NextDirection Career Conference will inform and inspire you!

Enjoy a weekend in Wisconsin focused on music!

Gain new musical insights from clinicians and peers
Sing and socialize with others who share your love of vocal music
Explore a variety of vocal music careers
Be inspired by a team of clinicians with special guest Dr. Jo Ann Miller, director of choral activites at North Dakota State University, Fargo.

Highlights & Student Favorites—

Dynamic Rehearsals • Motivating Discussions on the Power of Music
Performance in the NextDirection Choir • Social activities and free time
Interaction with chaperones who are music education majors!

Sessions & Discussions with Inspiring Clinicians—

Rehearsals: How can rehearsals go deeper?
Music Theory and Music History: What will these college classes be like?
Training the Ears: How can I sharpen my listening skills?
Conducting: How does gesture influence performance?
Career Options: What different careers can I pursue?
Choral Education: What is involved in this career?
The Future of Choral Conducting: Is there one? Can it involve me?

Please share this information with your Choral Director!

"Working with such enthusiastic and talented people for a whole weekend was an experience beyond words. I am grateful for the advice and guidance I received for my future."

"This weekend was a profound experience. It made me think about who I wanted to be, not only as a choral director, but as a person...."

"The chaperones were great. Very open to any questions we had and were fun to be around."

"I am definitely going to be involved in music as a profession, and now that I know some more options, I want to explore more."

"(NextDirection) helps you to figure out what to expect as a music major in college." "I have always loved singing, but this weekend has given me a new insight into choral music."

"The Green Lake Conference Center was a great location for ND. The scenery was beautiful and it was a great place to meet, rehearse, relax, and think."

"The food was good, too!"