Stephen Peterson

Stephen Peterson, appointed Director of Bands at Ithaca College in 1998, currently conducts the Wind Ensemble and teaches courses in conducting and wind literature. From 1988-98, he served as Associate Director of Bands at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, and was also conductor of the renowned Northshore Concert Band. Dr. Peterson served on the faculty at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas and had several years of successful teaching experience in the public schools in Arizona. Dr. Peterson holds the Doctor of Music degree from Northwestern University, and Master's and Bachelor's degrees from Arizona State University.

His ensembles have appeared before conventions of the American Bandmaster's Association, the College Band Director's National Association, the National Association of College Wind and Percussion Instructors, the American School Band Director's Association, at Orchestra Hall with the Chicago Symphony Chorus, and at Lincoln Center.

For many years, Peterson served as a new music reviewer for Instrumentalist magazine. He is active as a conductor and clinician throughout the United States, Canada, and the Republic of China. He is a member of the Music Educator's National Conference, College Band Directors National Association, World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, New York School State Band Director's Association, and New York State School Music Association. Peterson has been elected to membership in the prestigious American Bandmaster's Association.

Clinic:   Rehearsal Techniques - Empowering the Students in the Band Rehearsal

This clinic will use a live director's band to explore techniques to optimize player participation in every aspect of the band rehearsal.  We will explore the purpose of the rehearsal, developing an appropriate rehearsal atmosphere, the conductor and student roles, and practical ways to involve the students.