2018 Summer Symposium Merchandise Lookbook
Get ready for the Music for All Summer Symposium by checking out some of the merchandise we’ll have on site!
Music for All Muncie Community Outreach
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,...
Sammy K and the Jazz Division
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...
Yamaha Sponsors Scholarships for 2018 Directors’ Academy
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...
Marching Band with Carolina Crown
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...
Final Rehearsal for the Color Guard
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...
Scholarship Winner Spotlight: Diego Soriano
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...
Paula’s Pointers: So I have to teach strings…now what?
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...
Ian Grom: Progress, Not Perfection Session
“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...
DCI Central Indiana Show Update
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...
Concert Recap: Black Violin
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,...