CHICAGO VOCAL JAZZ ACADEMY
Hosted at Niles North High School (Skokie)
Join us in Fall 2026!
This one-day vocal jazz workshop (9 AM – 6 PM) will feature:
- All participants rehearse and perform in the Academy Mass Choir
- Jazz reading sessions with published music from Anchor Music Publications, independent publishers, and more (Teacher Track only)
- Breakout sessions of your choice – for both teachers and students
- A 5:00 PM final concert open to the public, featuring a special performance by Academy Mass Choir and selected soloists
Teacher Track – Registration includes lunch, publisher reading packets & mass choir music, and access to all teacher and student breakout sessions. University music ed majors are encouraged to register for the Teacher Track at a discounted rate!
Student Track – Registration includes lunch, mass choir music, and access to all student breakout sessions
GROUP RATES – bring a choir or choirs from your school or organization and SAVE! With your paid school fee, get 50% all teacher and student registration.Â
Group rates will be announced when registration opens. See our calculator to estimate your costs: How much will the workshop cost?
- Lunch included for all teachers and students
- Your school can cover all registrations by paying the whole invoice, OR we will provide you with a coupon code so that students & teachers can register at the discounted rate and pay on their own
Hosted by Drew Dahan at Niles North High School.
ACADEMY SCHEDULE
9:00 AM – Check-In
- Check-in and Academy Welcome (light refreshments provided)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Morning Breakout Sessions & Mass Choir Rehearsals
Teacher/Student Breakout Sessions may include:
- Jazz Solo Singing Workshop
- Vocal Technique Workshop
- Improvisation Workshop
- Preparing for College & Auditions
12:30 – 1:15 PM – Lunch & Teacher Round Table Discussions
1:15 – 4:45 PM – Afternoon Breakout Sessions & Mass Choir Rehearsals
5:00 – 6:00 PM – Closing Concert!
Open to the public & featuring performances by the Academy Mass Choir, selected soloists, and “Take One” from Niles North HS.
“Graduate Seminar” – hang for Teachers and Staff only, immediately following the conclusion of the Academy
SITE HOSTS
Drew Dahan
Take One
ACADEMY STAFF (2025)
Alyssa Allgood
Kat Sherman
Katrina Brekke
Academy Staff
