millikin university
school of music
20th ANNUAL VOCAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
21 february 2009
kirkland fine arts center
• Non-competitive format
• Outstanding clinicians
• A beautiful performance venue
• A supportive and enthusiastic audience
• A high quality, professional sound system to reinforce your group
• Piano, drums and amplifiers on stage
• Free DVD of your performance
• Private off-stage clinics following your performance
Clinicians TBA
2008 Participating Ensembles
Carl Junction HS, MO (Dynamics)-Anita Tally, Director
Hononegah HS, Rockton, IL (Singsation)-Amy Jensen , Director
Hononegah HS, Rockton, IL (Limited Edition)-Amy Jensen , Director
Cary-Grove HS, Cary, IL (Jazz Choir)-Patrick Whalen, Director
O'Fallon Township HS, IL (Encore)-Jamie Marble & Beth Dippel, Directors
O'Fallon Township HS, IL (Smooth Dissonance)-Beth Dippel, Director
Niles North HS, Skokie, IL (Take One)-Dan Gregerman, Director
Niles North HS, Skokie, IL (Soundcheck)-Logan Farris, Director
Niles North HS, Skokie, IL (Harmonic Motion)-Leah Novak, Director
Parkway North HS, St. Louis, MO (Giant Steps)-Derrick Fox, Director
Parkway North HS, St. Louis, MO (Spark Plugs)-Brian Reeves, Director
IVC HS, Chillicothe, IL (IVC Chorale)-Angie Dorough, Director
Shelbyville HS, IL (14th Street Beat)-Patty Finks, Director
W.H. Harrison HS, Lafayette, IN (Harrison Vocal Jazz)-Joe Barnard, Director
Meridian HS, Macon, IL (McLovin')-Jacob Elam, Director
Limestone Community HS, Bartonville, IL (Blue Notes)-Briana Nannen, Director
Minooka Community HS, IL (Essence)-Randy Benware, Director
Rochelle Township HS, IL (After Hours)-John Hughes, Director
Rochelle Township HS, IL (Midnight Voices)-Cory Jones, Director
Carbondale Community HS, IL-Kara Gregory, Director
Tuscola HS, IL (THS Honors Choir)-Jeannie Craddock, Director
Columbia College, Chicago, IL (3CVJE)-Mimi Rohlfing, Director
Rich South HS, Richton Park, IL (Rich South Jazz Choir)-Lana Manson, Director
Decatur Conference Center & Hotel
217.422.8800
The Official VJ Festival Hotel