2025-26 Clinics

(Specific Times TBD)

Friday (in order of clinics)

A New Approach to Score Study and Rehearsal Preparation by Michael Zens (Waukesha West HS)
Rehearsal Hacks: Quick Fixes for Band Rehearsals by Ceon Rumphs (Lawrence University)

Saturday (in order of clinics)

Teaching Our Students Like They are Future 50-Year-Olds: Going Beyond the Notes, Rhythms, and Concerts by Dennis Glocke (Intercollegiate Director)
Variety is the Spice of Life by Aly Olson (Asa Clark MS, Pewaukee)
Expressive Conducting--Connecting Gesture to Music by Joshua Neuenschwander (UW-River Falls)

2026 CONVENTION AT A GLANCE

2026 CONVENTION PROGRAM

2026 Convention Guest Bands

Congratulations to the outstanding groups who will appear at our 2026 convention

Friday Evening

Edgar Middle School Band

Dennis Webb, Conductor

Iola-Scandinavia High School Band

Corey Landon, Conductor

Saturday Morning

Rib Lake High School Band

Matthew Robisch, Conductor

Carroll University Wind Ensemble

Dr. Stacy Dziuk, Conductor

Convention Registration

Online registration is now available! Please follow the link to register:

New! you can now pay within the form.

Registration Questions?

Contact Kristen Kirch at kkirch@csdk12.net

Convention Payment Information

WCBA Educator Member – $30.00
Non-WCBA Member – $65.00
WCBA Retired Member – FREE
WCBA Student Member – FREE
WCBA All-State Band Coordinator – FREE

2026 CONVENTION REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT FORM

January 16 - 18, 2026

University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire

Haas Fine Arts Center

121 Water St

Eau Claire, WI 54703

Convention Hotel

Staybridge Suites

1515 Bluestem Blvd
Altoona, WI 54720

Reserve by December 16, 2025

Studio Suite (queen bed) - $119.95/night

Double Queen Bedroom Suite - $149.95/night

Phone: 715-830-0800

2026 CONFERENCE HOTEL RESERVATION LINK

2026 Convention Clinic Proposals

WCBA is accepting proposals for clinics at the 2026 State Convention at UW-Eau Claire. Clinics will occur on Friday, January 16, and Saturday, January 17.

If you have any topics you think are relevant to today’s band directors, something innovative you have tried with your students, or an idea for a panel discussion, please submit a proposal!

Clinic proposals are due October 1. Selected clinicians will be contacted by mid-to-late November. Please use the button below to access the clinic proposal form.

If you have any questions, please contact Paula Neuzil at paula.neuzil@brf.org

2026 CLINIC PROPOSAL FORM