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Midwest Clinic Annual Conference

Music

Official website
Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 18–21 Dec 2015
Last venueMcCormick PlaceChicago, Illinois · where the 2014 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2009Annual · 7 editions on record
Last checked11 Nov 2026Organiser website checked
We haven't confirmed the next dates yet. The last edition in our records was 18–21 Dec 2015 at McCormick Place. Check the organiser's site: midwestclinic.org. Are you the organiser? Correct this listing.

Key numbers

Exhibitors
350in 2014, organiser's figure
Visitors
17,000in 2014, organiser's figure
Editions on record
7first in 2009

About Midwest Clinic Annual Conference

The 68th Annual Conference - December 17-20, 2014

What began as 120 music directors meeting for six hours in a Chicago YWCA gym has now become the annual four-day music band and orchestra conference known as The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference. For the past 67 years, musicians, educators and people passionate about music education of all skill levels have gathered in Chicago for the largest music conference of its kind.

The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference offers guests interested in music education an array of clinics and exhibits, as well as access to music and teaching icons. The conference will also focus on industry trends and future topics in business and music education. With more than 17,000 attendees from all 50 states and more than 30 countries, The Midwest Clinic offers music educators and musicians alike an unmatched networking opportunity.

Choose from 40 concerts

Attend more than 7 rehearsal labs and 90 clinics

Witness 3 new music reading sessions

Visit more than 600 booths and 350 exhibitors

The Midwest Clinic International Band, Orchestra and Music Conference each year displays top ensembles throughout the music conference to showcase the newest ideas and talent. From students to professionals, performers have a chance to exhibit their talents to a supportive and enthusiastic audience with an interest in furthering music education. Each band and orchestra conference is unique and offers attendees the most up-to-date music styles and education techniques.

Anyone and everyone can attend the conference! Guests of the music conference do not have to be part of an orchestra, band or other group. Musicians, administrators and music education enthusiast may register on their own or as part of a group. While offering world-class innovation, education and networking, The Midwest Clinic maintains competit

From our listing of the 2014 edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201518–21 Dec 2015McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
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201417–20 Dec 2014McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
35017,000
201318–21 Dec 2013McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
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201219–22 Dec 2012McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
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201114–17 Dec 2011McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
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201015–18 Dec 2010McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
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200915–19 Dec 2009McCormick Place
Chicago, Illinois
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Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is Midwest Clinic Annual Conference?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 18–21 Dec 2015.

Where is it held?

The 2014 edition was at McCormick Place, Chicago, Illinois. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 7 editions on record since 2009.

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