October 3, 2012

To: Emily Petway, Kim Webster, IMEA District IV Members

From: Debbie Johnson, Professional Development

Re: CPDU Offerings at District Festivals

We again will offer rehearsal observation/discussions at the concert festival, November 3, 2012 at Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL. Individuals are invited to observe the rehearsals in progress. Following the observation, there will be an opportunity for questions or discussion about the rehearsal with chairperson and guest conductor if rehearsal time permits.

Title of IMEA Event – IMEA District 4 Concert Festival

Date of Event - November 3, 2012

Title of Professional Development Activity Rehearsal Observation and

DiscussionWorkshop

Location - Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL

Name of Provider - IMEA

Name of Facilitator – Debbie Johnson

CPDU’s Granted - 1

Location, Observation Times, and Chairpersons

o  Senior Band – Grand Ballroom -10:45 am -12:00 pm –Melinda Reed

Guest Conductor, James Lambrecht

o  Senior Choir – COFAC Recital Hall – 10:45am – 12:00 pm – Nathan Edwards

Guest Conductor, Gregory Gentry

o  Junior Band – Western Hall - 11:15am – 12:30pm – Karli McCann

Guest Conductor, Steve Shepper

o  Junior Choir – Heritage Room – 10:45 am -12:00pm – Allison Wilson

Guest Conductor, Erin Stegall

o  Senior Orchestra – Browne Hall Rm 129 - 10:15am – 11:30am – Marci Wentzel

Guest Conductor, Joanne May

o  Junior Orchestra – Browne Hall Rm 220 – 12:30pm -1:45pm – Brett Burchard

Guest Conductor, Richard Cangro

o  Elementary Choir – Brophy Gym - 12:15pm – 1:30pm – Mary Abbott

Guest Conductor, James Stegall

In addition we will be offering rehearsal observation/discussions at the jazz festival, November 17, 2012 at Glenwood High School, Chatham, IL

Title of IMEA Event – IMEA District 4 Jazz Festival

Date of Event - November 17, 2012

Title of Professional Development Activity - Rehearsal Observation and

DiscussionWorkshop

Location – Glenwood High School, Chatham, IL

Name of Provider - IMEA

Name of Facilitator – Debbie Johnson

CPDU’s Granted - 1

Time – Observations from 10:45-12:00 with any ensemble with return of

papers from 12:00-12:30

o  Jazz Choir – Guest Conductor, J. Ryan Rimington

o  Junior High Jazz Band – Guest Conductor, Dennis Jones

o  Senior High Jazz Band I –Guest Conductor, Paul Johnston

o  Senior High Jazz Band II -Guest Conductor, Tom Birkner

o  Senior High Jazz Band III - Guest Conductor, Kingsley Keys