MECA Continuing Education at VanderCook

08/17/2026

🎻 Ready to level up your string teaching? Take the next step with VanderCook’s MECA fall online courses!

Playing and Teaching Ukulele with Kalani Das: https://hubs.la/Q04tbyfq0

Bass: Introduction to Upright and/or Electric Bass for the Non-Bassist with Doug Bistrow: https://hubs.la/Q04tbFBd0

🎵 Save $15 when you register today!
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08/14/2026

🎷 Music Educators - Start the school year strong and take your jazz teaching to the next level with VanderCook's MECA online courses!

"I now feel prepared to instruct my jazz bass players on a much higher level!" -Summer 2026 Online Course Participant

Register Today and Save $15: https://hubs.la/Q04sZGSp0

08/12/2026

Take the next step in your professional development with VanderCook’s MECA online courses!

Flexible learning, practical strategies, and valuable credits to help you grow as a music educator.

Learn more & Register Today: https://hubs.la/Q04sPppj0

08/11/2026

📣 We are excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Christopher O’Hara as instructor of trumpet.

Dr. O’Hara is an internationally renowned trumpet soloist, chamber musician, and educator.

He has performed nearly 4,000 events across 48 states and 13 countries. As founder of the Synergy Brass Quintet, Dr. O’Hara has been a regular guest on NPR’s “The Front Row,” performing with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, the Boston Pops, and Natalie Cole.

He is a clinician for Conn-Selmer Company and Denis Wick and has presented countless master classes and clinics at public schools and the world’s finest colleges and universities.

Dr. O’Hara earned a Doctor of Musical Arts from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, a Master of Music from Boston University, and a Bachelor of Music from Boston Conservatory.

Learn more about Dr. O’Hara and read his full bio at: https://hubs.la/Q04sGF3Q0

Welcome Dr. O’Hara! 🎺

08/10/2026

🎺 Band educators—take your teaching to the next level this fall with MECA!

Develop your skills, explore new strategies and learn on your own time with flexible online courses that work with your schedule.

Save $15 when you register today! https://hubs.la/Q04srHqW0

08/07/2026

Music Educators- Strengthen your technology skills and discover new tools for the classroom this Fall with VanderCook’s MECA online courses.

Take advantage of our early registration discount and secure your spot today! https://hubs.la/Q04s7Z5L0

08/05/2026

🎶 Choral music educators — Elevate your teaching this fall.

From beginning choirs to advanced ensembles, VanderCook's MECA Fall Online Courses offer practical strategies and fresh ideas you can bring directly to your classroom.

Register today 🎼: https://hubs.la/Q04rSdZT0

08/04/2026

Music Educators - VanderCook is offering PD hours for this event! Register Today! 🎶

Band & Orchestra Directors: Join us on Saturday, August 8th for our Back to School Reading Session at Hinsdale Middle School! Register at www.qandf.com/ilreading and earn some ISBE PD credits through VanderCook College of Music.

08/03/2026

🎶 Attention Music Educators! 🎶

Registration is now open for VanderCook College of Music's MECA Fall Online Courses!

Expand your professional toolkit with new courses designed to strengthen your teaching and support student success.

Early Registration Discount: Save $15
Register Today: https://hubs.la/Q04rJRNw0