CHICAGO VOCAL JAZZ ACADEMY
Hosted at Niles North High School (Skokie)
Join us on Saturday, September 23, 2023!
This one-day vocal jazz workshop (9 AM – 6 PM) will feature:
- All participants 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
- A 5:00 PM final concert open to the public, featuring a special performance by the Academy Mass Choir & selected soloists
Teacher Track – Pre-registration is now closed. Walk up registration includes a publisher reading packet, & mass choir music (please bring your own lunch)
- $100 walk up registration rate
Student Track – Pre-registration is now closed. Walk up registration includes mass choir music (please bring your own lunch)
- $60 walk up registration rate
WALK UP REGISTRATION is welcome! The Registration Desk will open at 8:30 AM, and we accept cash, credit, and PayPal. Any previously secured group discounts can be applied on site.
Hosted by Drew Dahan at Niles North High School
             2023 ACADEMY SCHEDULEÂ
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 WorkshopÂ
- 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” –Â hang for Teachers and Staff only, immediately following the conclusion of the Academy
SITE HOSTS
Drew Dahan
Take One
ACADEMY STAFF
Christine Guter
Alyssa Allgood
Jessica Falker
