Learn Something
you can use
“This was another very practical VanderCook class. After many, many years of teaching, I still went home with new ideas – which is exactly what we’re looking for.”
- Summer MECA Student
You should get more out of a continuing education course than just graduate credit. You should return to your students with new ideas, new strategies, and renewed energy.
The MECA Continuing Education program offers summer and weekend graduate courses for teachers who want to learn something they can use in the classroom. Students also earn graduate credits that can be applied toward their M.M.Ed.
Take a moment to browse the college's current offerings to see if there's a course that's right for you. If you'd like, you can also join our mailing list and receive occasional updates on new courses as soon as they open up.
For more information about the MECA program, accomodations, and VanderCook College of Music, check out the MECA FAQ, or contact Patrick Refsnider, assistant director of continuing education, at (312) 225-6288 x248 or prefsnider@vandercook.edu.
How can I register for classes?
Faxed or phone registrations will be accepted if the course deposit is charged to Visa, Discover or MasterCard. Fax #: 312/225-5211. Phone registrations can be made Monday - Friday, 8:00 am- 4:30 pm. You may also print out a registration form and send it along with your deposit or full payment to:
VanderCook College of Music
3140 South Federal Street
Chicago IL 60616-3731
What your colleagues are saying about MECA:
- “As usual, it was very informative and totally practical. Keep it up. You are one of the few places to get this kind of info.”
- “This was my first exposure to VanderCook. It was awesome! I’ll be sure to spread the great things that go on here.”
- “I cannot overstate how helpful this class was.”
- “As a new director, I feel much more confident on the podium thanks to this class. It has been a great experience and my band will benefit from it.”
- "This is one of the few classes that I’ve been involved with that I’ll use this fall with my band and choir.”
- “This course was enjoyable, educationally interesting, and fun at the same time.”