IOWA VOCAL JAZZ ACADEMY Hosted at Kirkwood Community College (Cedar Rapids) 2022 Workshop Complete! 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 with nationally recognized faculty (schedule will be updated with this info soon!) A 5:00 PM final concert open to the public, featuring a special performance by the Academy Mass Choir, selected soloists, and Jazz Transit Teacher Track – Pre-registration includes lunch, publisher reading packets, & mass choir music Student Track – Pre-registration includes lunch & mass choir music Group rates available – teachers or students can attend on their own, or bring your whole choir!Hosted by Fred Kiser & Jazz Transit at Kirkwood Community College 2022 IOWA ACADEMY SCHEDULE 9:00 AM – Check-InCheck-in and Academy Welcome (light refreshments provided)9:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Morning Sessions & Mass Choir RehearsalsBreakout Sessions will include:Teachers: New Music Reading Session (Ian)Students: Jazz Solo Singing Workshop (Matt)Students: Improvisation Workshop (Amy)12:30 – 1:45 PM – Lunch & Teacher Round Table Discussions1:45 – 4:45 PM – Afternoon Sessions & Mass Choir Rehearsals5:00 – 6:00 PM – Closing Concert!Open to the public & featuring performances by Selected Soloists,  Academy Mass Choir, and Jazz Transit“Graduate Seminar” – hang for Teachers and Staff only, immediately following the conclusion of the Academy REGISTRATION SITE HOSTS / FEATURED ENSEMBLE Fred Kiser Iowa Site Coordinator / Director, Jazz Transit Jazz Transit Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Kirkwood Community College ACADEMY STAFF Matt Falker Mass Choir Director / Breakout Sessions Ian Brekke Mass Choir Director / Breakout Sessions Amy Farley Breakout Sessions Katrina Brekke Operations / Registration Desk