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Schedule: BCMW

Week 1: July 13-19, 2025
Week 2: July 20-26, 2025

Cal Poly Humboldt
Arcata, California USA

What happens each day of the workshop?

Everyday, you are assigned a chamber ensemble, music and a coach. You will rehearse from 9-11:45 a.m. (with breaks). Lunch is from noon-1 p.m. There is special master class sessions each day at 1 p.m. The ensemble meets again and rehearses from 2:15-4 p.m. (with a break). Dinner is served at 5 p.m. The program starts at 7 p.m. Freelancing is done after the program.

The next day, you are assigned a different ensemble, different music, and a different coach. Wednesday is the short day. You rehearse in the morning. The special session is at 1 p.m., and the program is at 2:15 p.m. That night is a free night. We have gone to local independent league baseball games, and there are several wonderful restaurants nearby. Some people spend the evening at the beach.

This schedule is subject to change.

Conference Schedule

Sunday

  • 8:00 AM-3:00 PM: Check-in at the Conference Center (The "J")
  • 12:00-5:00 PM: Check-in (MUS 131)
  • 3:00-5:00 PM: Locker Sign Up (MUS 131)
  • 5:00-6:00 PM: No check ins
  • 6:00-8:00 PM: Check-in & Lockers
  • 7:00-8:00 PM: Registration (MUS 130)
  • 8:00-9:00 PM: Reception (Dormitory Lounge)

Monday

  • 7:00-8:30 AM: Breakfast
  • 8:30 AM: New participant Orientation (MUS 130)
  • 9:00 AM: Morning Session
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch
  • 1:00 PM: Special Session
  • 2:15 PM: Afternoon Session
  • 4:00 PM: Free Time
  • 5:00 PM: Dinner
  • 7:00 PM: Program

Tuesday

  • 7:00-8:30 AM: Breakfast
  • 9:00 AM: Morning Session
  • 9:45 AM: Photo
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch
  • 1:00 PM: Like Instruments/Horns & Tuba/Euphoniums
  • 2:15 PM: Afternoon Session
  • 4:00 PM: Free Time
  • 5:00 PM: Dinner
  • 7:00 PM: Program

Wednesday

  • 7:00-8:30 AM: Breakfast
  • 9:00 AM: Morning Session
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch
  • 1:00 PM: Special Session
  • 2:15 PM: Afternoon Session
  • 4:00 PM: Free Evening

Thursday: Hawaiian Shirt Day

  • 7:00-8:30 AM: Breakfast
  • 9:00 AM: Morning Session
  • 10:45 AM: Break
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch
  • 1:00 PM: Like Instruments/Trombones & Trumpets
  • 2:15 PM: Afternoon Session
  • 4:00 PM: Free Time
  • 5:00 PM: Dinner
  • 7:00 PM: Program

Friday

  • 7:00-8:30 AM: Breakfast
  • 9:00 AM: Morning Session
  • 12:00 PM: Lunch
  • 1:00 PM: Special Session
  • 2:15 PM: Afternoon Session
  • 4:00 PM: Free Time
  • 5:00 PM: Dinner
  • 7:00 PM: Program
  • 9:00 PM: Reception (Dormitory Lounge)

Saturday

  • 8:00 AM-12:00 PM: Check-Out at the Conference Center