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