Coming Events

Attention Guitarists!  Guitar Clinic - Free

Saturday, October 18, 3:00 - 5:00 pm

Presented by Logical Lead Guitar author Adam St. James.
Bring your guitar, learn, and have fun.
Workshop, Door Prizes, Giveaways!
(free lessons at www.LogicalLeadGuitar.com)

Calling all High School students  considering a Major in Vocal Performance, Vocal Education, Musical Theater or Theater

Sunday, October 26, 1:00 - 3:00 pm.   $5 per person or $10 per family.

Choosing an undergraduate vocal/theater program, and other helpful tips - Presented by JoEllyn Caulfield.  Parents and Vocal Educators are strongly encouraged to attend!

Topics include:
 - Choosing songs for the auditions 
 - Deciphering audition requirements
 - Choosing a private teacher
 - Getting a talent, academic, or private scholarship
 - Researching specific programs and schools
Also . . .  Learn what to expect as a Major in these fields!!

Light refreshments will be served. 
Seating will be limited. Advance registration is encouraged.
RSVP to Brookdale Music by phone or email to bdalemus@aol.com

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About the presenter:  JoEllyn Caulfield, B.M., M.M., received a Bachelor’s Degree in Vocal Performance from Northern Illinois University, and a Master’s in Vocal Performance from Michigan State University.  She has taught at NIU Community School of the Arts and MSU Community Music School.  She was granted a Teaching Assistantship at Michigan State University where she taught Class Voice for Non-Music Majors and Private Voice Lessons.  JoEllyn has been teaching private voice for over eight years, maintaining studios at Brookdale Music and at home.  JoEllyn’s students have been accepted into Interlochen Academy of the Arts in Michigan, Hope College, Western Michigan, and Belmont University.

In addition to teaching, Ms. Caulfield sang with Intimate Opera in Chicago, has given many private recitals in the western suburbs, Chicago, and Michigan, is a current soloist for numerous churches in Naperville and the surrounding suburbs, and sings with a professional Chamber Choir at St. Peter and Paul in Naperville.  JoEllyn has studied with Tracy Watson, Nancy Henninger, Molly Fillmore, Patricia Green, Diane Ragains, and Janet Konan-Hickey.