National Lutheran Choir

Choral Conducting, Leadership, & Vocations Institute Schedule
Graduate_Emerging Professional Track

June 14-18, 2026 | Augsburg University | Minneapolis, MN 

Vocation comes from the Latin vocare—“to call.”

The National Lutheran Choir’s Summer Conducting, Leadership, and Vocation Institute is a four-day immersive experience for musicians exploring their calling through conducting, singing, leadership, and vocational discernment. Designed for students and emerging professionals at multiple stages, the institute blends artistic excellence with mentorship and community.

Graduate//Emerging Professional AUDITOR Track

• For advanced conductors refining technique and philosophy
• Advanced rehearsal management and conducting philosophy
• Score study and long-range artistic planning
• Reading sessions and repertoire selection
• Choral vocal pedagogy workshops
• Singing in the festival chorus

Tuition Includes

• Instruction & workshops
• Festival chorus participation
• All music (digital in advance; physical on site)
• Folder, pencil, and institute T-shirt
• All lunches and dinners (beginning on Sunday evening)

For an additional $150, on double occupancy campus housing is available to participants. By selecting "single occupancy" as your housing option, you will need to pay an additional $50. You may select these options during your check-out process.

1st installment $50, non refundable

No refunds after May 15