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We provide continuing education opportunities for music educators in a variety of hands-on, practical & meaningful graduate level courses.

Chicago, IL
Joined March 2010
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PD Opportunity! Come to VanderCook campus in #Chicago April 6&7 and earn 1 Graduate Credit hour. Learn the fundamentals and practical applications of Soundtrap through this hands-on course. Seats are limited, register today! @VanderCookMECA #MusED #tech vandercook.edu/course/introd…
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Spring term begins tomorrow! Are you directing a #musical? Join my 3 graduate credit online class through VanderCook College of Music! Practical for newcomers and experienced directors! vandercook.edu/course/musica… @VanderCookMECA @vanderco #musicaltheatre #theatre #musicaltheater
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Music educators, come make music with me using Soundtrap in April! Check out this 1 graduate credit, singular weekend course on campus at VanderCook. This platform is SO fun, and your students will enjoy fast success in composition! @VanderCookMECA vandercook.edu/course/introd…
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Musical Theatre Friends! Time to start planning your next musical! Please consider taking this 3 Graduate Credit Online Course through VanderCook College of Music. Classes begin February 12. vandercook.edu/course/musica… #musicaltheatre #Chicago @VanderCookMECA @VanderCook
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Music educators, come make music with me using @soundtrapstudio in November! Check out this 1 graduate credit course through @VanderCookMECA #musiceducation #professionaldevelopment #soundtrap #musictech #pd #composition vandercook.edu/course/introd…
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#MusicalTheatre friends! It's not too late to register for great summer PD. Here is Musical Theatre Preparation and Production through @VanderCookMECA vandercook.edu/course/musica…
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We are pleased to announce the appointment of award-winning jazz educator Dr. Roosevelt Griffin, to the faculty. Continue reading: bit.ly/3Bj4awe #musiceducation #musicteacher #DiversityandInclusion #jazz
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This course is really ramping up! Assignment 1.3: playing through “So What” by @milesdavis. Play the head, walk, then improvise. @VanderCookMECA #summerlearning – at Addison, IL
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A celebration of the season featuring festive performances from VanderCook's Collegiate Chorale, Concert Choir, Chamber Orchestra & String Orchestra. Date: Thursday, December 2, 2021, at 7pm. Location: Nativity of Our Lord & St. Gabriel Parish 653 W 37th St, Chicago, IL 60609
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This is a must for anyone considering majoring in music education. Join VanderCook's faculty as they share their passion for music ed and the events in their own lives that led them to choose this career path. registration: info.vandercook.edu/vanderch… #musiceducation #musicteacher
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[#Free #drumming #event] Grab a practice pad, a pair of sticks & join us THIS THURSDAY for the last episode of the season. Our special guest is the mind-blowing percussionist, drummer, teacher, and arranger, Doug Bush! Register: info.vandercook.edu/vanderbe… #musicteacher #musiced
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[Free event] Join, Odezas' #drumline member, Kali Ridal, and VanderCook's own Dr. James Yakas, Director of #Percussion Studies, for another night of interactive and fun #drumming.  Save your seat today! info.vandercook.edu/vanderbe… *Remember to bring your pad or #drum!
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Join VanderCook adjunct professor Manju Durairaj and her special guest Crystal Henricks in the fourth session of our general music series "We See Em' and We See You" More Info & Registration: info.vandercook.edu/gen-musi… #teachmusic #musicteacher #generalmusic #zoom #onlinelearning
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Learn how VanderCook College of Music can help propel you to the next level of your career. Join us tomorrow and hear from faculty and the admissions team about our #Graduate and #ContinuingEducation Programs. info.vandercook.edu/grad-ope… #musicteachers #MusicEducation #teachmusic
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[TODAY] There's still time to register for this interactive #guitar #masterclass More info and registration: info.vandercook.edu/guitar-m… #musicteacher #musiceducation #Guitarist
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[TOMORROW] There is still time to register for this interactive flute master class. This will be a great session for music educators and musicians of all levels. *Remember to bring your flute! Registration: info.vandercook.edu/flute-ma… #flute #masterclass #flutist
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FREE! Ed Neumeister will discuss and demonstrate how to make and keep your practice sessions as efficient and effective as possible. A great session for musicians and music educators of all levels. REGISTER: info.vandercook.edu/ed-neume… #masterclass #trombone #musiceducation
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Meet with faculty, staff, and students. Topics will include: - Virtual Tour - Student Panel Q&A - Why VanderCook? Presented by recent graduate - Paying for college (Scholarship opportunities) More info and registration: info.vandercook.edu/ugrad-op… #musiceducation #musicteacher
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Don't miss the Nate Smith Master Class this Friday and Day of Percussion on Saturday! Registration closes Friday at 12pm CST: info.vandercook.edu/day-of-p… Check out Nate at a NPR Tiny Desk Concert: youtu.be/peYcNm3JTe8 #drummer #drums #masterclass #musiceducation #percussion
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Day of #Percussion allows educators and students to experience a day of master classes, clinics and performances. Our featured artists include: Nate Smith, Dr. Andrea Venet, Roger Carter, Duncan Patton, and the VCM Percussion Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Yakas. #drummer
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