A workshop designed and presented by Chicago Public School (CPS)
Jazz Instructors in partnership with the Jazz Institute of Chicago for
all CPS General Music Instructors, Instrumental Specialists, Choral
Instructors, and any educator interested in incorporating jazz into
their classroom curriculum.

Fee: $20.00/ includes Light Breakfast and Lunch
Attendees can receive 4 CPDU’s for their participation
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9:00 – 9:30 a.m.        Registration

9:40 – 11:00 a.m.    Jazz Arranging: Write Great Charts That Your Kids Can Play…Well!
(Kevin Korschgen, Harlan High School)

Jazz Vocalization for Small and Large Ensembles
(Nythia Rivera, Northside College Prep)

Sibelius Beyond the Basics for Music Educators
(Bobbie Thornton, Central Region Manager, Sibelius)

11:10 – 12:30 p.m.    Beginning Chordal Progressions for the Jazz Pianist
(Frank Menzies, Jones College Prep)

Training The Young Rhythm Section
(Philip Castleberry, Lincoln Park High School)

Programs United: Using the Resources You Have To Create A Vital Program
(Melody Balicki, Chicago Jazz Philharmonic)

12:30 – 1:20 p.m.    LUNCH

1:30 – 3:00 p.m.        Living Legacy of Jazz Panel
(Von Freeman, Jimmy Ellis, and Grady Johnson /Moderated by Dr. Richard Wang)

Vendor for the day:  J.W. Peppers Distributors will be on-site to
provide an                                array of music materials and
resources