2011 Rehearsal Labs

Rehearsal labs provide attendees an opportunity to watch and listen to well-known conductors working with various ensembles in an open rehearsal. Unlike concerts or clinics, attendees engage in meaningful learning experiences by observing rehearsal technicians prepare various styles of music. Participants gain insight and practical skills they can use at home with their own groups. All rehearsal labs* take place in Room W183 of McCormick Place West.


Wednesday, December 14, 2011 (10:20 - 11:20 am)
Middle School Band Rehearsal Lab
Rory Davis, rehearsal technician
Cinco Ranch Junior High School (Texas)
Troy Middle School Band
Ted Lega and Bill Goetz, directors
Joliet-Shorewood, Illinois

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 (1:00 - 2:00 pm)
High School Band Rehearsal Lab
James F. Keene, rehearsal technician
Professor Emeritus, University of Illinois
Lockport Township High School Band
Brian Covey, director
Lockport, Illinois

Wednesday, December 14, 2011 (4:00 - 5:00 pm)
Middle School Orchestra Rehearsal Lab
Deborah Perkins, rehearsal technician
Southern Methodist University
Scullen Middle School Orchestra
Lori Lauff, conductor
Naperville, Illinois

Thursday, December 15, 2011 (9:00 - 10:00 am)
Middle School Band Rehearsal Lab
Robert Sheldon, rehearsal technician
Alfred Publishing Company
Parkside Middle School Band
Jennifer Bolton, director
Normal, Illinois

Thursday, December 15, 2011 (2:30 - 3:30 pm)
High School Band Rehearsal Lab
David Gregory, rehearsal technician
Reinhart University
Stevenson High School Honor Band
Jeff Slepak, director
Lincolnshire, Illinois

Friday, December 16, 2011 (10:20 - 11:20 am)
High School Orchestra Rehearsal Lab
Soo Han, rehearsal technician
Carmel High School (Indiana)
John Hersey High School Orchestra
Christine Douglas, conductor
Arlington Heights, Illinois

Friday, December 16, 2011 (1:00 - 2:00 pm)
High School Band Rehearsal Lab
Anthony Maiello, rehearsal technician
George Mason University
Warren Township High School Symphonic Band I
Kurt Gros, director
Gurnee, Illinois

Friday, December 16, 2011 (4:00 - 5:00 pm)
Middle School Band Rehearsal Lab
Paula Crider, rehearsal technician
Professor Emeritus, University of Texas
McCracken Middle School Symphonic Band
Chip DeStefano, director
Skokie, Illinois

Saturday, December 17, 2011 (10:15 - 11:15 am)
Community Band Rehearsal Lab
Col. Arnald D. Gabriel, rehearsal technician
Conductor Emeritus, The United States Air Force Band
Professor Emeritus, George Mason University
Palatine Concert Band
Ronald H. Polancich, director
Palatine, Illinois

* Rehearsal labs are subject to change.