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2022 Jazz Institute of Chicago Kiewet-Wang Scholarship Recip
Congratulations Anthony Rodriguez and Dontice Wooley
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PRIVATE AND GROUP LESSONS
PRIVATE AND GROUP LESSONS
PRIVATE AND GROUP LESSONS
Lessons are offered for the following instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Tuba, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Piano, Bass Guitar, and Drum Set.
GI Jams
PRIVATE AND GROUP LESSONS
PRIVATE AND GROUP LESSONS
GI Jams are performance opportunities for students to perform with professional musicians in an educational setting. Please note, to ensure the safety of all participants, only participants will be able to attend GI Jams.
Ensemble Rehearsals
PRIVATE AND GROUP LESSONS
Ensemble Rehearsals
Students who join the ensemble MUST participate in all other aspects of the GIPA JAZZ program. These weekly rehearsals prepare students for upcoming performances and are designed to assist students with reaching the highest level of musicianship.
Sectionals
Access to other arts programs
Ensemble Rehearsals
Weekly sectionals assist students with developing and maintain key fundamentals required to play their instrument at the highest levels.
Performances
Access to other arts programs
Access to other arts programs
the GIPA Ensemble will showcase their talents in a performance at the end of each 8-week period. There may be additional performances scheduled throughout the program.
Access to other arts programs
Access to other arts programs
Access to other arts programs
All students, depending on their level of interests, have access to additional arts programs. Students may participate in these programs in addition to their work with GIPA or as an alternative.
GI Jams
Every Thursday 6pm-8pm (Food Provided)
The GI Jams are designed to give students a practical and educational platform to harness and develop their individual skills while learning professionalism and performance etiquette while sharing the stage with some of the greatest musicians and educators in the Midwest.
Each week a different professional musician will host the GI Jams. T
The GI Jams are designed to give students a practical and educational platform to harness and develop their individual skills while learning professionalism and performance etiquette while sharing the stage with some of the greatest musicians and educators in the Midwest.
Each week a different professional musician will host the GI Jams. The set-lists are made available one week prior to the GI Jam. Students may sign up for no more than 2 selections and may add their name as a "Stand BY" on as many selections as they desire.
If you are a professional musician who would like to volunteer at the Griffin Institute by hosting a Jam Session, please contact us at (708) 973-4354 or educate@thegriffininstitute.org
CEO Spotlight
2021 Distinguished Graduate Alumni
Dr. Griffin named 2022 John LaPorta Jazz Educator if the Year
Selected as a 2019 Man of Excellence
Dr. Griffin is named the 2021 Distinguished Graduate Alumni from Concordia University Chicago. In 2011, Dr. Griffin received an M.A. in School Leadership with a Administrators Certificate (Type 75) from CUC.
Selected as a 2019 Man of Excellence
Dr. Griffin named 2022 John LaPorta Jazz Educator if the Year
Selected as a 2019 Man of Excellence
From the Chicago Defender-
The Chicago Defender is preparing for the 12th Annual "50" Men of Excellence Awards Event, where we are honoring Dr. Roosevelt Griffin as one of our Men of Excellence. We are elated at the opportunity to work with you, especially under such wonderful circumstances. Spotlighting Dr. Griffin’sexcellence is an honor
From the Chicago Defender-
The Chicago Defender is preparing for the 12th Annual "50" Men of Excellence Awards Event, where we are honoring Dr. Roosevelt Griffin as one of our Men of Excellence. We are elated at the opportunity to work with you, especially under such wonderful circumstances. Spotlighting Dr. Griffin’sexcellence is an honor itself and with your help, we can make this a day one he will never forget!! There are many definitions of Excellence. However, each of us knows excellence when we see it. Striving for excellence requires great effort for many of us. Others seem to excel effortlessly. Excellence, no matter how it is obtained, is a reflection of one’s character and commitment, and is considered a virtue. Dr. Griffin’s. success supersedes any words used to define his accomplishments, and that’s why onWednesday, April 24, 2019, the Chicago Defender will profile him and forty-nine other Men of Excellence. They have all been selected from every industry and profession for their professional accomplishments, contributions and the significance of their life’s work. Who are the Chicago Defender’s Men of Excellence? They are men who care more than others think is safe, dream more than others think is practical, and expect more than others think is possible. You’re invited to join us in this salute of excellence by becoming a sponsor of the Chicago Defender’s Men of Excellence event which takes place on Friday, April 26th., and/or by placing an advertisement/congratulatory message in the commemorative edition celebrating them. This special section of the Chicago Defender will be published Wednesday, April 24, 2019.
Dr. Griffin named 2022 John LaPorta Jazz Educator if the Year
Dr. Griffin named 2022 John LaPorta Jazz Educator if the Year
Dr. Griffin named 2022 John LaPorta Jazz Educator if the Year
The Jazz Education Network and Berklee College of Music collaborate to present the John LaPorta Jazz Educator of the Year award. The award is named after the legendary jazz educator, John LaPorta, and will recognize an outstanding elementary, middle, or high school educator with a focus on jazz education, who represents the highest standa
The Jazz Education Network and Berklee College of Music collaborate to present the John LaPorta Jazz Educator of the Year award. The award is named after the legendary jazz educator, John LaPorta, and will recognize an outstanding elementary, middle, or high school educator with a focus on jazz education, who represents the highest standards of teaching and whose results in the classroom have brought distinction to their institution and their students.