June 21-24, 2026
Clinician
Dr. Alicia W. Walker
Director of Choral Studies, University of South Carolina
Schedule
Stay tuned for more details!
| Time | Event | Location |
Conductor Track
Conductors: $400
South Carolina Teachers/Conductors: $375
Deposit: $200 due at registration.
Conductor spots are open until filled.
Cancelation policy: Refunds will be given only if a suitable replacement is found
to fill the vacant spot.
Auditor
$225 (Auditors participate in all sessions but receive no active podium time.)
Deposit: $100 due at registration.
Cancelation policy: Non-refundable after June 10.
Choral
Choral conductors will conduct an ensemble of singers with a pianist.
Please prepare two pieces from the larger excerpted works, and three of the small
forms.
Note: Works TBA
Registration:
Limited spots available. Email lsmith@mozart.sc.edu to check availability.
Hotels offering USC rates (based on availability):
The Courtyard Columbia Downtown at USC, 630 Assembly St., Columbia, SC 29201 (.2 miles from the School of Music). Contact
Kristen Sutton at 803-799-7800 or email kristen.sutton@sree.com
Be sure to mention you are registered for the USC Summer Conducting Workshop.
Hilton Columbia Center, 924 Senate St., Columbia, SC 29201 (.4 miles from the School of Music). Contact
April Wheeler via email at a.wheeler@hospitalityamerica.com
Be sure to mention you are registered for the USC Summer Conducting Workshop.
Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown-The Vista, 1000 Lady Street, Columbia SC 29201 (.5 miles from the School of Music)
Other hotel options and things to do in Columbia!
Note: Hotels in the Vista and downtown area are closest to the School of Music. Explore The Vista!
Questions?: Email lsmith@mozart.sc.edu