July 9-11, 2025
Naperville, IL
Registration Opens Late January!
A Summer Conference for Musicians, Conductors, and Educators
IN ALL SETTINGS
Join us this Summer on the campus of North Central College in Naperville, Illinois for an unforgettable 3 days of music, education, learning, and connection!
More information on clinicians, events, concerts and more will be available soon. Stay informed by signing up for our mailing list below.
We’ve gathered leaders in:
Music, Worship, Education, & Formation
to offer you:
Skill Building and Enrichment Workshops
Keynote Addresses by Leaders in the Field
Master Classes in Conducting and Voice
Sacred and Secular Choral Reading Sessions
Special Concert Events
Ecumenical Prayer Opportunities
Featuring
Jason Max Ferdinand
Choral Composer & Condcutor of the Jason Max Ferdinand Singers
Institute Sessions:
- Conducting Master Class
- Concert Event: The Jason Max Ferdinand Singers
Mark Miller
Choral Composer & Hymn Text Author
Institute Sessions:
- Concert Event: Mark Miller in Concert
Full Certification Courses
We’re proud to offer 3 seperate certification courses as part of the GIA Summer Institute. These tracks are self-contained, meaning you will be required to attend all schedueld events in each track in order to receive accreditation.
FAME
Full Certification Course
SLAM
Full Certification Course
iTheatrics
2 Day Workshop