Modern Band Summit

July 14-16, 2027

Fort Collins, CO

About the Annual Modern Band Summit

The Modern Band Summit is a professional development conference like no other! Music educators from all over the country come together to learn, teach, play music, and experience the modern band curriculum. This is the premiere gathering for those passionate about the rising tide of culturally-responsive music education. Modern Band Summit is the only conference you need to achieve your professional development goals, transform your classroom and impact even more students.

Why You Should Attend the Modern Band Summit

Quality Training

You will meet real pros from across the global modern band education community who provide real, actionable insights and hands-on training that you will be able to apply in the classroom immediately.

Professional Development

Attendees can receive a certificate for up to 15 hours of professional development. Please check with your district regarding its acceptance policy and certification protocol.

Community

You will forge lifelong relationships with people who become like family — your go-to group of peers whom you can ask any question or lean on for support.

Education Resources

By attending the Modern Band Summit, you become a part of the Music Will community. You will gain exclusive access to ongoing resources and support that will continue to guide you on your teaching journey.

Inspiration

Modern band is so much more than curriculum – it’s a movement. You will leave excited about the upcoming school year, prepared with new ways to engage your students and get them excited to learn about music.

Past Presentations

See What Our Community is Saying

"What Music Will is building matters. It’s inclusive, it’s bold, and it has the power to transform what music education looks like in this country."

Dr. David Knapp

Music Education Professor, Florida State University

"This conference still rejuvenates me every year and continues to grow me both as a human being and as an educator and as a musician. This is the single most valuable PD I attend each year."

Traci P.

Arts Administrator, Indianapolis, IN

"This is the most informative and invigorating conference that I’ve ever attended. The opportunity to learn from others and brainstorm with other higher ed fellows was awesome."

Kate E.

Associate Professor of Music Education, Towson University

"I love being around teachers who are so excited about music, teaching and learning. I learn great ideas from other colleagues. This is how music education conferences should be."

Kevin D.

Associate Professor of Music Education

"It is the conference for rebels, renegades, and divergent thinking musicians. I love it! I felt so welcomed and included. People found ways to include everyone, regardless of skill level! This is a true music conference and I want to go every year."

Ian W.

Teacher, Rye, CO

"This is more than the most actionable, informative, and fun conference there is. It’s a family of amazing people who enthusiastically engage with one another as colleagues and friends."

Ian W.

Teacher, Rye, CO