American Band College

ABC is a 3-summer master’s degree program designed for band directors who want to elevate their craft. Already have your master’s degree? You can still earn continuing graduate credit for re-licensure while studying with world-class educators and performers.

FEATURED 2026 ARTISTS & CLINICIANS
-The Boston Brass - Guest Artist Group
-Paula Crider (UT Austin, retired) – Conducting Assessment & pedagogy
-Robert Sheldon – Composer, clinician & guest conductor
-Dr. Otis Murphy (Indiana University) – Saxophone soloist & guest artist
-Dr. Lowell Graham (USAF retired) – Guest conductor & military band leadership
-Dr. Cynthia Johnston Turner (Wilfrid Laurier University) – Conducting Assessment
-Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser – Leadership clinician (Attitude Concepts / Conn-Selmer)
-Dr. Rebecca Phillips (Colorado State University) – Guest conductor
-Col. Jason Fettig (University of Michigan, USMC retired) – Guest conductor
-Yolanda Pelzer (U.S. Navy retired) – Vocal soloist
-Patrick Sheridan – Tuba artist, jazz clinician (Jupiter Band Instruments)
-Dr. Dennis Llinás (University of Oregon) – Conducting Assessment
-Rick DeJonge – Composer, conductor & artist relations (Conn-Selmer)
-Dr. Jean Martin-Williams (University of Georgia) – Horn clinician
-Jeff Conner (Boston Brass) – Trumpet clinician
-Stacy Swartout McKee (retired) – Vocal technique clinician
-Robert Ponto (University of Oregon, retired) – Soloist conductor & conducting assessment
-Dr. Elizabeth Peterson (University of Illinois, retired) – Conducting Assessment
-Dr. John Neurohr (Central Washington University) – Trombone clinician
-Sally Bohls (Bocal Majority) – Oboe clinician
-Dr. Jennifer Auerbach (Bocal Majority) – Bassoon clinician
-Scott McKee (ABC CEO) – Overtone Series clinician & leadership
-Dr. Lisa Garner Santa (Texas Tech University) – Flute clinician
-Mark Goodenberger (Central Washington University) – Percussion clinician
-William Leather, Sam Ormson, and Dan Taylor, Jazz Education Faculty

Whether you want to strengthen conducting skills, grow as an educator, or recharge your passion for music education, ABC 2026 is built for you.

STUDENT APPLICATION & REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, May 1, 2026

We are beyond proud to celebrate Laura Grabigel, an American Band College student whose impact is felt deeply by her students, colleagues, and community.

This week, Laura was inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Mu – International Bandmaster’s Fraternity, an honor that recognizes the highest level of achievement and dedication in the band profession. Just days later, she was also awarded the PA MEA Citation of Excellence in Music Education for District 3, a testament to the profound difference she makes every single day.

Laura’s dedication, humility, and love for her students make her so deserving of these recognitions.

Her students are incredibly lucky to learn from someone who pours so much into their lives, and her community is stronger because of her passion and commitment to music education.

Congratulations, Laura, on these well-deserved honors!

Congratulations to the Oswego East Wind Symphony on being selected to perform at the 80th Annual Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic this December! 🎉

This is an extraordinary honor, and a true testament to the dedication, musicianship, and excellence of these outstanding students and their director.

A special congratulations to their director, Stevan Rexroat (American Band College Class of 2020), whose leadership continues to inspire and elevate this remarkable ensemble.

We celebrate Stevan, his students, and colleagues on this incredible achievement, and we cannot wait to be in the audience at the prestigious Midwest Clinic this December!