The Music for All Summer Symposium, presented by Yamaha, has been a part of the Muncie community since 2011. Ball State University is home for the Symposium, the third location in the events 42-year history. Music for All and Ball State have a commitment through 2023,...
Students at the Music for All Summer Symposium Jazz Division have the opportunity to express themselves by improvising new rhythms while learning new, unfamiliar pieces and scales. They also get the unique opportunity to work with world renowned artists...
Throughout its history, Yamaha Corporation of America has been committed to the success of America’s music educators. We are thrilled to announce a generous offer of 100 full-fee residential scholarships from Yamaha for qualifying band directors to attend the...
The Music for All Summer Symposium provides many amazing opportunities for students. One of these experiences is found in the Marching Band Division. These students had the unique opportunity to rehearse and then perform with Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps at the...
As the week draws to a close, each of the divisions are wrapping up their lessons and getting ready for their final performances, and the guard division is no exception. As they set up their equipment, I could feel a sense of the end of the week sluggishness in...
Students from all over the globe have been enjoying the beautiful weather here in Muncie for the 2017 Music for All Summer Symposium. All of our students are enjoying their week, meeting other young musicians and learning more each day. To make this experience...
Part 1: Violin/Viola Set-Up I had the wonderful opportunity to present a session with Dean Westman, Orchestra Director at Avon High School, and Glenn Fugett, Band and Orchestra Director at Nashville School of the Arts, at the Music for All Summer Symposium. The...
“Work on progress, not perfection” was one of the very first things Ian Grom, a Yamaha performing artist, made clear in his session of the same name. Using a very conversational and open demeanor, he set the tone for the session that not everyone is perfect, but...
Due to anticipated severe weather conditions, the DCI Central Indiana event scheduled for Friday evening in Muncie, Indiana, will be moved inside to Ball State University's Worthen Arena (2000 W. University Ave.). The Marching Band Division will perform the National...
There is one word that described Emens Auditorium Thursday night… ELECTRIC! The campers were already energetic from another full and exciting day of camp. Friends and memories that will last a lifetime were made. To add to the already electric energy from the campers,...
Drum circles were something that were always out of my comfort zone. Before today, I had participated in one drum circle and for me, the experience was awkward. I had no idea what I was doing and I certainly didn’t think I had any rhythm to contribute. Yesterday I...
Most people think of summer camp as something for kids to go and learn new skills, make new friends, and have a blast. While the Music for All Summer Symposium offers a wide variety of divisions for students ranging from marching band to drum majors and jazz band to...
