Paula Holcomb

Dr. Holcomb became Director of Bands at the State University of New York at Fredonia in 1999 after being Director of Bands for 20 years at Central College in Pella, Iowa. At SUNY Fredonia, Dr. Holcomb oversees an extensive band program consisting of four concert bands while she conducts the Wind Ensemble and musicals. In addition, she initiated the Master of Music in Conducting degree program and teaches graduate and undergraduate conducting. Highly sought after as an adjudicator and guest conductor, Dr. Holcomb has conducted bands and orchestras in 39 states, South America, Australia, Mexico, Europe, and Canada. She has presented Conducting Symposiums in Canada, South America, Australia and the United States.
Her portfolio included former assistant horn of the Des Moines Symphony; past president of the Iowa Music Educators Association; member of the Council and Artistic Planning Conference Committee for the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensembles, board member of the Conductors Guild and is currently Northeastern Division President-elect of the College Band Directors National Association. Recently, she was presented with the A. Frank Miller award from Kappa Kappa Psi.
What They See Is What They Get 15th July 2005 (12:30 to 1:30pm) Since conducting gestures elicit the music from the performer, clearly conveying the musical intent through expressive, concise gestures will result in exciting, passionate performances. Having clear, efficient technique will facilitate that goal so this interactive session demonstrates specific conducting techniques, which are used continually in music of all levels and styles.