MECA Continuing Education at VanderCook

05/16/2026

Join us on campus in Chicago for an exciting Summer Strings Workshop featuring three distinguished string educators, Dana Green, Dr. Yvonne Davila-Cortes, and Doug Bistrow!

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge of string setup, conducting, rehearsal techniques, and classroom management.

Register today: https://hubs.la/Q04gFlQr0

05/13/2026

📣 Last day to Save for Summer Online MECA Courses!

Explore the Full Catalog and Register Today: https://hubs.la/Q04gj1pm0

$15 discount ends TONIGHT (May 13, 2026 at 11:59PM CT)

05/11/2026

🎶 Don’t miss your chance to save on Summer MECA online courses!

Music educators can save $15 with early registration through May 13, 2026.

Explore the full catalog and secure your spot today:
https://hubs.la/Q04g1GVt0

05/07/2026

Save money, learn valuable skills, and take control of your instrument care this summer! 🎶 🔧

VanderCook's MECA Instrument Repair Workshops provide practical training across a wide range of skills, with additional topics shaped by participant interests.

Limited spots available - Register for one, two, or all three summer sessions! https://hubs.ly/Q04fvcjZ0

05/05/2026

🎻 String educators—looking to elevate your classroom this summer?

VanderCook’s MECA online courses are designed to help you deepen your approach, strengthen your classroom ensemble, and bring practical techniques straight to your students.

Save $15 when you register today!
https://hubs.la/Q04fdWPG0

05/04/2026

🎸 Music Educators — are you planning to attend a Teaching Guitar Workshop this summer?

Take your professional growth a step further and earn 3 hours of graduate credit through VanderCook College of Music when you attend any Teaching Guitar Workshop and add the Grad Credit option!

Learn more and sign up today: https://hubs.la/Q04fdWH00

05/03/2026

Spend two weeks at VanderCook College of Music, in the beautiful city of Chicago, learning the fundamental principles of the Orff Approach. This child-centered way of learning music will encourage your students to enjoy music-making while enhancing their awareness of space, time, form, line, color, design and mood.

Learn More: https://hubs.la/Q04dLyyQ0
On Campus Housing is Available: https://hubs.la/Q04dLXZT0

05/01/2026

Advance Your Craft as a Band Educator 🎺

VanderCook College of Music’s MECA courses are built with you in mind.
Sharpen your band directing skills, discover practical rehearsal strategies, and explore fresh approaches to music education—all on a flexible schedule that fits your summer.

Don’t miss the early registration discount—secure your spot today: https://hubs.la/Q04dL-BJ0

04/29/2026

Last Saturday, VanderCook’s community gathered at the Zhou B Art Center for our Inaugural Gala—and what a night! New connections were made, alumni reconnected, and our students and faculty shined alongside incredible guest artists. An unforgettable evening celebrating talent, collaboration, and the power of music. A night VanderCook will never forget!

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04/28/2026

Music educators, invest in your craft this summer!

Explore VanderCook’s MECA online courses, featuring:
🎷 Jazz pedagogy
💻 Music technology
…and more designed to support your teaching.

Save $15 when you register today!
https://hubs.la/Q04dCgxJ0

09/23/2022

Save the Date for the ILPAS Percussion Day at VanderCook (formally VanderCook Day of Percussion) on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

This year VanderCook College and the Illinois Chapter of the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) are teaming up to create one great day of percussion events! Add it to your calendar!

Stay tuned for more details, registration, and the announcement of guest clinicians and artists!