Outreach and Clinics
Whether you're interested in instrumental instruction or one of the many band, choir, and orchestra clinics held at the college, there's something here for you. Follow the links on the right for all our offerings.
Outreach Events at VanderCook
VanderCook hosts a number of workshops and festivals throughout the year. For more information about these events, contact Pete Frasso at (312) 225-6288, ext. 222 or at pfrasso@vandercook.edu.
Upcoming Events in 2010-2011
- Middle-Level HonorFest – Saturday, September 25, 2010
- Day of Guitar – Tuesday, November 16, 2010
- All-Catholic Honor Band – Saturday, January 22, 2011
- Day of Percussion – Saturday, February 5, 2011
- ChoralFest – Thursday, March 17, 2011
- OrchestraFest – Tuesday, April 12, 2011
- BandFest – Thursday, March 17, 2011 & Tuesday, April 12, 2011
- 7 Steps to a Better Band – Friday & Saturday, August 5 & 6, 2011
Outreach Programs at VanderCook
Outreach efforts at VanderCook are organized into our Urban Music Education Initiative, which includes the following programs:
The New Young Guitarists Program is a pilot program designed to provide introductory guitar lessons to Chicago elementary school students. This grant-funded program is currently being conducted at Doolittle Elementary School.
The Community Drum Circle is a free, weekly recreational music activity designed for young and old alike. Benefits bring families together, engage kids in a positive activity, and provide increased health benefits.
The Community Music Program provides reduced-cost and free music lessons to area students in need.
The Community Guitar Ensemble is a community classical guitar ensemble for members of the community directed by Dr. Julie Goldberg, professor of applied guitar.
Clinics at VanderCook
If you would like to schedule a special clinic for your students, VanderCook offers a number of options for visiting ensembles of all ages and ability levels. Visiting ensembles spend an hour and a half with one of our faculty members. Clinics are available for bands, choirs, orchestras, jazz ensembles, and other groups.
For details and pricing information, contact Brady G'Sell at bgsell@vandercook.edu or (312) 225-6288 x252.