“Kevin Noe is without a doubt one of the most important artists and teachers of our lifetime. For me, choosing to study with him was the most pivotal decision of my career and he will forever sit on my shoulder each time I take the podium. Every conductor, no matter the level, must find a way to learn from this master pedagogue and artist. Attend one of his symposiums and you will understand.”- Soo Han, Director of Orchestras, George Mason University

“Prof. Noe’s conducting symposium is life-changing because it finally unlocks the connection between the act of conducting and the art of actual music-making. It is a place where things actually matter. Every time I walk out of it a better musician with a fire in my belly.” – Ho-Yin Kwok, Artistic Director Mississippi Valley Orchestra, Director of Orchestras, Eastern Kentucky University

“The UMKC Conducting Symposium with Maestro Noe is a must for all conductors. Maestro Noe does a fantastic job facilitating meticulous, deep dives into score study, and his insights are second to none..”– Adam Torres, Music Director, Loveland Opera Theatre and Hyperprism Music 

“I can think of no other person who has had such a profound impact on my musicianship. He helped me to unlock the subtext that exists beneath and between the notes. Our work together will always remain a compass…”  – Matt Forte, Director of Orchestras, University of New Mexico

“Professor Noe’s symposiums create a space where meaningful reflection and musical curiosity are nurtured. The structure of each day’s sessions along with the discussions on music and score study are life-altering. Year after year I discover more about why we do what we do.” – Hisham Bravo, Music Director, Buffalo Community Orchestra

“A truly transformative experience that has had a lasting impact on my work. The intensive score study sessions helped me develop stronger methods for learning and internalizing new work and the symposium is a fantastic opportunity to meet and learn alongside other gifted conductors. I highly recommend it.” Michael Roest, Associate Dean & Executive Director of Pre-College and Continuing Education, San Francisco Conservatory

When working with Professor Noe, you are immediately thrown into a deeper engagement with the music at hand — questioning the identity and meaning behind each and every note. Delightfully exhaustive, I found this process exhilarating and this approach has transformed how I look at a score! Of course, all other matters of conducting: rehearsing, communicating, articulating and defining one’s gestures, engaging the audience etc. naturally flow from your knowledge of the score. -Mark Dupere, Director of Orchestras, Lawrence University Conservatory of Music

Kevin Noe’s conducting symposiums have been the most momentous and impactful events on my life in music. I appreciate how, as a school orchestra teacher, the lessons are immediately applicable to my work and I take away actionable strategies that have transformed my classroom for the better. I walk away from the symposium a new artist and human being, looking forward to the next one. Maddie Moll, Director of Orchestras, The American School in Japan

To say that a workshop with Kevin Noe is life changing would be a vast understatement. His workshops get to the very core of music making: understanding the composer’s intent. Since attending his workshop,  I have a greater understanding of the depth of score study required to truly bring a piece to life in the way the composer intended. There are countless workshops that address what to do with your hands, but I’ve only really found one that addresses what to do with your brain. This level of deep study has been transformative to me as a conductor, performer and teacher. Jennifer Drake, Director, Boise Philharmonic Youth Orchestra