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VanderGram: July 22, 2019

A midsummer edition with recaps and updates as graduate classes enter the final week.

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VanderGram: August 19, 2019

A Back to School edition to usher in the fall semester.

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VanderGram: June 3, 2019

Welcome to summer! A fun, busy and very musical summer lies on VanderCook's horizon...

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VanderGram: May 8, 2019

Spring semester winds down at last, with superb performances by all our students!

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VanderGram: April 22, 2019

A wealth of events and news as spring semester enters the home stretch...

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Mariachi VanderCook delights at A Night at the Pops! "Viva VanderCook!"

VanderGram: April 8, 2019

VanderCook's Music News returns with recaps and upcoming events you won't want to miss!

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William Jastrow and the Symphonic Band at the Midwest Clinic

VanderCook Music News, week of January 7

Happy New Year and welcome back to the classroom! Here's some news to smoothen the transition...

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Concert Choir performing at Nativity of Our Lord Church in Chicago

VanderCook Music News, week of December 10

Season's greetings and a semester fleeting!

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VanderCook Music News, week of November 12

The Music News returns with many activities to report.

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The Symphonic Band welcomes the Kaplan Institute to the neighborhood on October 26

VanderCook Music News, week of October 22

Students return from break this week to enter the final 8 weeks of the semester in the lead-up to the Midwest Clinic…

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Team VanderCook runners get some marathon love!

VanderCook Music News, week of October 8

The M's have the news this week-- mid-terms, marathon, Mads Tolling & Middle Level HonorFest!

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VanderCook Music News, week of September 24

The college is abuzz in anticipation of Mads Tolling's master class and concert this Thursday, along with many other events and dates worth noting.

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VanderCook Music News, week of September 17

Fall semester is fully in the groove! Lots to share in this week’s news.

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VanderCook Music News, week of August 27

Many notable dates are fast approaching - check out the news to make sure you don't miss them!

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VanderCook Music News - Back to School Edition!

The first week of classes is almost over, and what a week it was! Recaps and other news here.

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Summer String Camp 2018

VanderCook Music News, week of August 6

No rest for events this August!

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The Graduate Class of 2018 at Symphony Center, July 28, 2018
 
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Graduate Concert Choir in performance on July 19

VanderCook Music News, week of July 22

Lots of news for this final week of graduate classes!

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Dr. Joseph Manfredo conducts the graduate Symphonic Band at the Clarke House

VanderCook Music News, week of July 16

This week's news is packed with events and dates of note!

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Band Instrument Repair MECA course

VanderCook Music News, week of July 9

In the thick of summer session, the news marches on...

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Strings for the Non-String Major MECA course

VanderCook Music News, week of July 2

A short week for classes but a full week of news!

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Big Shoulders Brass Band at VanderCook's June 22 One City event

VanderCook Music News, week of June 25

Presenting the first News Update of the summer!

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Vocal Arts Camp, June 8-13

VanderCook Music News, week of May 21

Preparations are under way for one very busy and musical summer!

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Jeff Rupert with the Jazz Ensemble

VanderCook Music News, week of May 14

Spring semester may be over but the news never stops! Read about commencement, concerts and more in this week's update.

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Alexis Hart at the 2018 Student Conductor Concerts

VanderCook Music News, week of April 30

As spring semester winds down, concerts and events fill the remaining days...

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Hannah Menich (BMEd '17) conducting at the Student Conductor Concerts

VanderCook Music News, week of April 23

End-of-semester events begin this week, starting with the much-anticipated Student Conductor Concerts!​

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VanderCook Music News, week of April 16

Fitness, concerts & events fill this winter-like week...

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A Night at the Pops 2018

VanderCook Music News, week of April 9

This week's highlights include a recap of A Night at the Pops, and calendar dates of student recitals and new special events!

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VanderCook News, week of April 2

It's Pops Week! Preparation has begun for VanderCook's signature fundraiser on April 7 amidst a host of events and activities...

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VanderCook News, week of March 26

Marathon runners, MFA, Musicality and more!

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Feb 26, 2018 05:45 PM

VanderCook Update - Week of February 26

Join us this Friday for an Ensembles Concert featuring the Band, Choir and Orchestra!

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Feb 05, 2018 05:45 PM

VanderCook Update - Week of February 5

Two guest share important their talents and music with our students: Tuesday: The American Epic Film Series: Resources for Music Educators - Roz Torto (U of C Lab School) Thursday: Bernstein as Educator - Conductor Robert Nordling

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Jan 29, 2018 05:45 PM

VanderCook Update - Week of January 29

The percussion studio and professor Jim Yakas will host the annual Day of Percussion on Saturday, February 3, 2018. You won't want to miss it!

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Day of Guitar 2017
Dec 05, 2017 05:45 AM

VanderCook Update - Week of December 4

Students head into the last week of classes and prepare for finals.

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Day of Guitar 2017
Nov 13, 2017 12:00 PM

VanderCook Update - Week of Nov. 13

Students are in Northwest Indiana for the annual Toot N'Doodle event, giving elementary students the opportunity to hear, touch and play musical instruments from the woodwind, brass, percussion, and string families.

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Day of Guitar 2017
Nov 13, 2017 12:00 PM

VanderCook Weekend Update - December 1

A variety of talent is on display this weekend in an array of student recitals.

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Nov 06, 2017 12:00 PM

VanderCook Update - Week of Nov. 6

Students are in Northwest Indiana for the annual Toot N'Doodle event, giving elementary students the opportunity to hear, touch and play musical instruments from the woodwind, brass, percussion, and string families.

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Oct 30, 2017 11:00 AM

VanderCook Update - Week of Oct. 30

The VanderCook Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Band will perform in concert on Thursday, November 2nd. ​

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Oct 09, 2017 11:00 AM

VanderCook Update - Week of Oct. 9

Students are taking Midterm Exams this week.

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Oct 02, 2017 06:59 PM

VanderCook Update - Week of Oct. 2

VanderCook students are out visiting schools this week as part of an all-school run out day.

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Sep 25, 2017 02:49 PM

This week at VanderCook

Keep informed about what is going on throughout the week at the college and around town.

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Sep 18, 2017 02:49 PM

This week at VanderCook

Keep informed about what is going on throughout the week at the college and around town.

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Sep 10, 2017 02:49 PM

This week at VanderCook

Keep informed about what is going on throughout the week at the college and around town.

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Aug 28, 2017 02:49 PM

This week at VanderCook

Keep informed about what is going on throughout the week at the college and around town.

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Aug 22, 2017 02:49 PM

This week at VanderCook

Keep informed about what is going on throughout the week at the college and around town.

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Jul 18, 2017 11:58 PM

VanderCook Live

Thursday's Summer Graduate Ensemble Concert will be streamed live.

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Jul 16, 2017 09:00 PM

This week at VanderCook 7/17/2017

A look at the week ahead...

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Jul 02, 2017 09:00 PM

This week at VanderCook 7/2/2017

A look at the week ahead...

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Jun 25, 2017 09:00 PM

This week at VanderCook 6/26/2017

A look at the week ahead...

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Jun 18, 2017 09:00 PM

This week at VanderCook 6/19/2017

A look at the week ahead...

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May 17, 2017 07:16 PM

The Sound & Music Retailer Magazine Features VanderCook's Gift

The Music & Sound Retailer Magazine features VanderCook's $2.5M matching gift from Keith Mardak. Read Dan Ferrismay's article.

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Apr 30, 2017 06:25 PM

This week at VanderCook 5/1/2017

A look at the week ahead...

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Apr 17, 2017 06:25 PM

This week at VanderCook 4/17/2017

A look at the week ahead...

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Apr 10, 2017 09:30 PM

This week at VanderCook 4/10/2017

A look at the week ahead...

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Apr 03, 2017 09:30 PM

This week at VanderCook 4/3/2017

A look at the week ahead...

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Mar 28, 2017 03:30 AM

This week at VanderCook - 3/27/2017

A look at the week ahead...

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Mar 23, 2017 11:30 PM

This week at VanderCook - 3/20/2017

A look at the week ahead...

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Mar 05, 2017 04:15 PM

This week at VanderCook - 3/6/17

A look at the week ahead...

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Feb 27, 2017 04:15 PM

This week at VanderCook - 2/27/17

A look at the week ahead...

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Feb 19, 2017 04:15 PM

This week at VanderCook - 2/20/17

A look at the week ahead...

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Feb 13, 2017 04:15 PM

This week at VanderCook - 2/13/17

A look at the week ahead...

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Feb 07, 2017 04:30 PM

This week at VanderCook - 2/7/17

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Jan 31, 2017 07:52 PM

Missouri Music Educators Conference Photo Gallery

A huge thank you to all the Missouri Alumni who stopped by the booth at MMEA!

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Jan 30, 2017 11:00 PM

This week at VanderCook - 1/30/17

A look at the week ahead...

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January 2017 - VanderGram

January edition of the VanderGram newsletter...

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Jan 24, 2017 04:00 AM

This week at VanderCook - 1/24/17

A look at the week ahead...

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Jan 15, 2017 04:00 PM

This week at VanderCook - 1/16/17

A look at the week ahead...

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Jan 08, 2017 04:00 PM

This week at VanderCook - 1/09/17

A look at the week ahead...

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Intersession Building Hours

Classes start up again with Professional Education classes on January 3. Full semester classes begin on January 9.

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Dr. Charles Menghini to present at the Midwest Clinic

The Growth and Development of the Middle School Band (and Band Director) Wednesday, December 14, 2016 McCormick Place West - W185

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Dec 04, 2016 03:00 PM

This week at VanderCook - 12/05/16

A look at the week ahead...

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Nov 15, 2016 12:55 AM

This week at VanderCook - 11/28/16

A look at the week ahead...

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Nov 14, 2016 09:15 PM

This week at VanderCook - 11/14/16

A look at the week ahead...

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Nov 07, 2016 02:20 PM

This week at VanderCook - 11/7/16

A look at the week ahead...

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Oct 30, 2016 10:00 PM

This week at VanderCook - 10/31/16

A look at the week ahead...

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Oct 30, 2016 09:35 PM

Brian Logan Joins VanderCook Faculty

Alum Brian Logan (B'83) joined the VanderCook faculty this fall.

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Oct 24, 2016 07:00 PM

This week at VanderCook - 10/17/16

A look at the week ahead...

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Oct 17, 2016 04:27 PM

This week at VanderCook - 10/17/16

A look at the week ahead...

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Oct 10, 2016 03:27 PM

This week at VanderCook - 10/10/16

A look at the week ahead...

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Oct 03, 2016 03:27 PM

This week at VanderCook - 10/03/16

A look at the week ahead...

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Sep 26, 2016 04:45 PM

This week at VanderCook - 9/26/16

A look at the week ahead...

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This week at VanderCook - 9/19/16

A look at the week ahead...

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Sep 10, 2016 10:00 PM

This week at VanderCook - 9/12/16

A look at the week ahead...

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This week at VanderCook - 9/6/16

A look at the week ahead...

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This week at VanderCook - 8/29/16

A look at the week ahead...

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Aug 23, 2016 03:39 PM

This week at VanderCook - 8/23/16

A look at the week ahead...

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Randy Stenson (M'05) Talks to "Vermillion Plain Talk" about the Bond that is Created by Making Music

Alum Randy Stenson (M'05) guest conducts an honor choir and talks about the importance of music making, good repertoire, and the bonding experience it provides to students.

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Jul 21, 2016 08:53 PM

Michael Gibson (B'05) Leads Group to Another Amazing Performance on America's Got Talent

Michael Gibson's (B'05) vocal ensemble, Musicality, makes another round of cuts and advance to the live shows beginning next week.

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Jul 21, 2016 08:20 PM

End of Semester Performances from the Vocal Studio and Musical Theatre Classes

The voice studio of Joe Martorano and the Musical theatre summer class will present two end of session informal performances on Wednesday, July 27, 2016

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VanderCook Horn Instructor, Peter Jirousek, To Perform with CSO at Ravinia

Enjoy a concert under the stars at Ravinia Outdoor Music Festival.

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Jul 08, 2016 03:43 PM

VanderCook Alum Back on Campus to Promote His Handcrafted Batons

Matthew Jackson (B'13) was on campus last week promoting his handcrafted conducting batons. A craft he had picked up from a workshop at VanderCook.

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Jun 13, 2016 11:21 PM

The Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic is 183 days away but who's counting

President and Director of Bands, Dr. Charles T. Menghini and Undergraduate Dean and Associate Director of Bands, Stacey Larson Dolan, attended the annual Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic Meeting this past Saturday at McCormick Place West.

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Jun 13, 2016 10:12 PM

Incoming Student Shows off his VanderSpirit

Baley Lapan begins his studies at VanderCook this fall but he's already bragging about his soon to be college to his high school friends.

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Jun 09, 2016 12:38 AM

VanderCook Alum Inspires Memorable Performance

Michael Gibson (B'05) and his vocal group Musicality advance to the next level of America's Got Talent after an inspiring performance.

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Jun 07, 2016 05:01 PM

Kicking off the Summer with Some Great Continuing Ed Courses

2016 Summer Continuing Education Courses begin on Monday, June 13 and Dr. John Feierabend is helping us kick off the season of amazing summer classes.

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Jun 07, 2016 03:32 PM

Welcome To Our New Website

VanderCook is proud to launch an updated new website. Working in conjunction with AmericanEagle.com, the website is now fully functional on all platforms.. tablets, cell phones and computers.

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Jun 07, 2016 02:40 PM

Pilot Health Program at VanderCook

Student health is a top priority at VanderCook. In January of this year, VanderCook started a pilot program to address health issues tailored to the needs of musicians. The program was sponsored by Professor Ruth Rhodes.

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Jun 07, 2016 01:38 AM

Micheal Hall founding member of Bandung Philharmonic

VanderCook Violin/Viola associate professor played an integral part in developing the newly formed Bandung Philharmonic in Indonesia.

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Apr 26, 2016 06:23 PM

Honoring Blake Wiener

Loved ones will gather on Saturday, April 30 to honor the life of Blake Wiener. Blake was a friend of the college and his family and friends have established a scholarship in his name.

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Apr 17, 2016 04:21 PM

Coming up this week 4/18/2016

A look at what's happening at VanderCook this week...

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Apr 17, 2016 04:21 PM

Coming up this week 4/25/2016

A look at what's happening at VanderCook this week...

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Apr 11, 2016 02:02 AM

Coming Up this Week 4/11//2016

A look at what's happening this week at VanderCook...

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Apr 04, 2016 02:36 PM

Coming up this week 4/4/2016

A look at what's happening at VanderCook this week...

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Mar 25, 2016 10:14 PM

Coming up this week 3/28/2016

Here's a look at what is happening at VanderCook this week...

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Mar 21, 2016 05:26 PM

Coming up this Week 3/21/2016

A look at what's happening this week at VanderCook

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Nov 28, 2015 04:52 PM

President, Dr. Charles Menghini on Comcast Newsmakers

Watch Dr. Menghini's interview on Comcast Newsmakers. He talks about education and VanderCook College of Music.

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Aug 16, 2015 04:25 PM

Graduate Class Responses Featured in SBO Magazine

The School Band and Orchestra Magazine published an article by VanderCook president, Dr. Charles T. Menghini in the August 2015 edition of "MAC (Music Achievement Council) Corner". It features responses given by the summer Curriculum & Administration Class.

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Jul 23, 2015 06:12 PM

VanderCook College of Music To Honor Music Industry Brothers

On Saturday, July 24, 2015, VanderCook College of Music will bestow the Doctor of Music Education Honoris Causa Award to John D’Addario, Jr. and James D’Addario at their summer graduate commencement ceremonies to be held in Orchestra Hall, Symphony Center, Chicago, Illinois.

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Jun 02, 2015 07:39 PM

2015 Undergraduate Commencement Highlights

VanderCook celebrates undergraduate commencement for the first time in the newly renovated space.

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OMEA (2015)- Rehearsing the Middle School Band

Stacey Larson Dolan's presentation at Ohio Music Educators Conference

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Feb 01, 2015 01:00 AM

VanderCook NAfME Chapter attends the IMEC Collegiate Conference

Members of the VanderCook NafME chapter extend their Peoria trip to represent the college.

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Jan 07, 2015 03:18 PM

Ann Engels Nogueira (B'07) Making a Difference Overseas

VanderCook alumna Ann Engels Nogueira (B'07) is one of many VanderCook graduates teaching in a discipline that was not their major an using the diverse skills she picked up at VanderCook to excel in it.​

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Jan 07, 2015 02:50 PM

BCSN recognizes Kathleen McGrady as January Teacher of the Month

VanderCook alumna Kathleen McGrady (M'95) is honored in Holland, OH.

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Dec 07, 2014 05:52 PM

Weekly Update (December 8-24)

A weekly update for the week of December 8, 2014

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Nov 30, 2014 05:52 PM

Weekly Update (December 1st - 7th)

A weekly update for the week of December 1, 2014

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Senior, Marlee Wilde, Recipient of a Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award.

Marlee Wilde receives a Lincoln Academy Student Laureate Award on Saturday, November 1st, during ceremonies in Springfield, IL.

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Nov 05, 2014 02:45 PM

Jillian Bacon (B'14) Starts Band Program in Palm Desert, CA.

Jillian Bacon (B'14), has started a band program at Cielo Vista Middle School in California, all with the help of a grant received from the H.N. and Frances C. Berger Foundation.

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VanderCook to host it's first Visit Day of the Year!

35 high school seniors and their parents will visit VanderCook for Senior Day 2014.

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Sep 20, 2014 09:43 PM

Inspire. Build. Sustain. Thank YOU!

Students line up to write a message of thanks to all who made the completion of Phase I of Inspire. Build. Sustain. possible.

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Sep 20, 2014 09:19 PM

VanderCook Welcomes Luyang Liu

Chinese student, Luyang Liu, begins her studies at VanderCook College of Music.

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Sep 20, 2014 08:48 PM

Journey to Teach: Delaware - Chicago - California

Jillian Bacon's path to becoming a teacher has taken her many places!

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Kristen Hjelmaas, the New Fine Arts Director at St. Peter Lutheran

Kristen Hjelmaas is the new Fine Arts Director at St. Peter Lutheran in arlington Heights. Hjelmaas will teach, K-8th grade general music, 4th-8th grade band, 6th-8th choir, and organize a musical.

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Back to Texas to Teach

Recent grad, Ashley Burton, will be returning to her home state of Texas to teach 1st through 5th grade general music at Royal Elementary in Pattison, TX.

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International student to teach in CPS.

Abi Fernandez, Class of 2014, will be teaching general music and piano at Peace and Education Coalition High School.

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Sarah Quesnell excited to start a teaching career in Iowa.

Sarah Quesnell is excited to start a teaching career in Iowa. She will be the 5-12 instrumental director in the Jesup Community School District.

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Aug 19, 2014 04:11 PM

Max Dykla to work in the South Berwyn School District.

Max Dykla has been hired as the K-5 General Music Teacher for Piper and Emerson Schools in the South Berwyn School District.

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Aug 19, 2014 01:47 PM

Liz Limon to teach at Calmeca Academy of Fine Arts

Class of 2014 graduate, Elizabeth Limon, has secured a job teaching general music, band, and mariachi at Calmeca Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language.

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Mr. Freddy Martin's honorary doctorate speech.

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Jun 16, 2014 03:10 PM

Alumni Spotlight - Patrick Hayes

What started out as a masters project for alumnus Patrick Hayes (M'10) is now a published article in the Journal of Band Research.

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Jun 05, 2014 10:58 PM

VanderCook Alum one of four nationwide recipients of Fishman Award

Steven sanders (B'09) has received a $25,000 Fishman Award for superlative classroom practice.

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May 21, 2014 05:49 PM

VanderCook Alum Receives Golden Apple Award

VanderCook Alum Anand Sukumaran (M'10) received a surprise visit from NBC 5, Carol Marin, announcing him as a recipient of a Golden Apple Award. Read Anand's message to his teachers regarding his VanderCook education.

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May 18, 2014 09:55 PM

Alumni Board Member Lauren Knust is interviewed for "The Brass Herald"

Lauren Knust (M'11) talks to "The Brass Herald's" Philip Briggs about her musical life.

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May 18, 2014 09:09 PM

Recent graduate Jon Page to play House of Blues

Jon Page just graduated from VanderCook College of Music last Friday and is now preparing to play the House of Blues on June 1st.

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May 09, 2014 07:03 PM

Tours of the new building generate excitement among students

Students have been given a sneak peek of the new building at 3120 S. Dearborn. Dr. Charles Menghini, president of the college, has provided daily tours to students, faculty, and staff.

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May 03, 2014 07:15 PM

Brownsville, Texas Receives Music Education Award

The Brownsville, Texas Independent School District was recently received a 2014 Best Communities for Music Education Award from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.

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Brownsville, Texas Receives Music Education Award

The Brownsville, Texas Independent School District was recently received a 2014 Best Communities for Music Education Award from the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.

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May 01, 2014 02:02 PM

VanderCook Celebrates Duke Ellington's Birthday with Special Guest

Jazz Band Director, Tony Kidonkais, welcomes his college mentor, Ron Carter, to campus to help celebrate Ellington's 115th birthday.

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Apr 28, 2014 09:15 PM

Student Conductors Shine at Conducting Debut Concert

35 VanderCook students took to the podium to conduct their peers at an afternoon and evening concert on Sunday, April 27.

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Apr 27, 2014 11:43 PM

Jessica Musgrave BMEd 2009 To Teach in Kansas

Jessica Musgrave BMEd will begin her new role in August 2014 as the Band Director at Argentine Middle School in the Kansas City Kansas School District.

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Apr 27, 2014 11:21 PM

VanderCook Alums Receive High Honors at State Contest

High School Bands under the direction of VanderCook Alums Don Stinson BMEd 2007 and Kevin Carroll MMEd 1997 win their classes at the 2014 Illinois State University Invitational Concert Band Festival.

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Apr 03, 2014 02:28 PM

Alumni Visit

Alumni come back with students to visit and have their ensemble work with VanderCook faculty.

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Apr 03, 2014 02:25 PM

Alumni Jazz Band to Play Pops Concert

The Alumni Jazz Band will perform at the 11th Annual Night at the Pops.

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Apr 02, 2014 03:32 PM

Strings Professor to perform in faculty recital

Dr. Michael Hall will present a faculty recital featuring works that have been composed for him on Wednesday, April 9.

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Jan 23, 2014 03:47 AM

VanderCook at IMEA

A Practical Approach to Relating Ensemble Instruction to the Danielson Framework Clinicians: Stacey L. Dolan, Undergraduate Dean, VanderCook College of Music Pamela Snoeck, Bartlett, IL Dist U-46 - Hawk Hollow Elementary School, Principal - Retired      

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Jan 06, 2014 02:52 PM

Weekly Update (January 12 - 16)

A weekly update for the week of January 6, 2015

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Dec 15, 2013 04:36 PM

83 VanderCook Students to Work the Midwest Clinic

VanderCook College of Music is a co-founder of the Midwest Clinic. Each year VanderCook students serve as the set up and usher personnel for the clinic.

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Oct 06, 2013 07:52 PM

VanderCook at WMEA

Stop by and visit the booth and check out a VanderCook sponsored clinic at the Wisconsin Music Educators Association Conference.

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400 Plus Middle School Students Ready to Experience Middle Level HonorFest

Chicagoland's finest middle school musicians will represent 29 bands and 19 choirs in the 2013 Middle Level HonorFest.

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The Philharmonic Orchestra perform traditional Latin pieces arranged by Jorge Vargas.
Sep 10, 2013 07:55 PM

Scholarship recipients and donors honored at the 2013 Prism Concert

The 2013 Prism concert is a vast display of talent and a chance to recognize scholarship recipients and donors.

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Newly cleaned and restored VanderCook Cornet from ca. 1920
Sep 10, 2013 06:40 PM

Glenn Wilfong performs for the undergraduate student body on the newly restored cornet formerly owned by college founder Hale A. VanderCook

Glenn Wilfong performed his graduate recital in front of the entire undergraduate student body. Some of his recital was performed on the newly restored H. A. VanderCook cornet.

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Aug 29, 2013 02:45 PM

Emily Jones - Ready To Teach

Emily Jones graduated in May of this year ready to take on the world. She takes a minute to reflect on her VanderCook education.

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Aug 20, 2013 02:35 PM

Another VanderGrad goes to work

Ethan Bulak to teach at Collins Academy High School.

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Aug 20, 2013 01:57 PM

Timothy Riordan and Matt Gaunt join the VanderCook faculty

The low brass department welcomes two new faces. Both have extensive performance backgrounds and are amazing teachers.

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Aug 16, 2013 03:48 PM

Two VanderCook Interns recognized with Leadership Awards

Rotary One and NBC 5 Chicago news anchor Dick Johnson recognize VanderCook interns at luncheon.

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Aug 16, 2013 02:04 PM

Sydney Seal (B13') First Teaching Job

Sydney Seal credits VanderCook for being well prepared for her first teaching job.

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