2022Winter Workshop
featuring Randy Sabien

Randy Sabien Concert featuring MA students.
Friday, December 9th; 7:30pm:
First Lutheran Church Sanctuary

*Presented by Mendelssohn Performing Arts Center

All MA students and families attend free - PLEASE RSVP

Winter Workshop with Randy Sabien:
Saturday, December 10th; 8:30am-12pm:
Loreen Hall and First Lutheran Church

Winter Workshop Full Schedule HERE

Jazz Improvisation with Randy Sabien: Randy will show students how to make any melody sound like “jazz.” All students will participate in these classes separated by level.

Music and Movement with Valerie Blair: a Dalcroze-inspired class for beginners; students connect musical expression with physical movements; for students who are newest to their instrument.

Beginner’s Open Mic.: beginning students will perform for each other in an informal and supportive format; for students who are newest to their instrument.

Orff Improvisation with Susan Mocarski: students will use Orff instruments for a unique introduction to improvisation; for all students not yet in a large ensemble.

Guitar & Piano Group Lessons: special group lessons for our more advanced piano and guitar students.

Orchestra: Orchestra rehearsal for all students in a large ensemble.

Crafts and Snacks: crafts, photo booth, and snacks for all students to enjoy throughout the day.

Randy Sabien is a sought-after jazz violinist and educator who grew up in Rockford, IL. His musical collaborations have included performances with Bela Fleck and Corky Siegel and he has recorded a number of self-titled albums featuring original tunes. At the age of 21, he founded the Alternative Strings Program at Berklee College of Music and has published a series of jazz method books for string orchestra.