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Today, The Midwest Clinic Board of Directors and Staff shared a letter announcing the cancellation of the 2020 edition of the annual conference, which was scheduled to take place from December 16 to 19 in Chicago.
“We deeply regret the disappointment caused by this decision, but it was our only choice when it became clear the safety of our attendees could not be guaranteed,” the letter shares. “And while these unprecedented times will prevent us from gathering in-person, The Midwest Clinic refuses to allow the unfortunate circumstances to prevent us from sharing our passion for music education and the entire music industry. In the coming weeks, we plan to announce details for a virtual Midwest Clinic that re-imagines how we deliver the latest in music education trends, provide exclusive access to music and teaching icons, and present iconic concert performances.”