CHICAGO VOCAL JAZZ ACADEMY Hosted at Niles North High School (Skokie) Join us in September 2023! This one-day vocal jazz workshop (9 AM – 6 PM) will feature:All participants perform in the Academy Mass ChoirJazz reading sessions with published music from Anchor Music Publications, independent publishers, and more (Teacher Track only)Breakout sessions of your choice A 4:30 PM final concert open to the public, featuring a special performance by the Academy Mass Choir & selected soloistsTeacher Track – Pre-registration includes lunch, publisher reading packets, & mass choir music Student Track – Pre-registration includes lunch & mass choir musicGroup rates will be available – teachers or students can attend on their own, or bring your whole choir!Hosted by Drew Dahan at Niles North High School 2022 CHICAGO 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 will include: Jazz Solo Singing Workshop – with Alyssa Allgood! 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 and “Take One” from Niles North HS. “Graduate Seminar” – hang for Teachers and Staff only, immediately following the conclusion of the Academy REGISTRATION WILL OPEN IN THE SPRING SITE HOST Drew Dahan Mass Choir Co-Director / Breakout Sessions ACADEMY STAFF (2022) Matt Falker Mass Choir Co-Director / Academy Director Alyssa Allgood Solo Singing Workshop