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