10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Saturday, April 16, 2011

St. John’s Baptist Church

300 Hawthorne Lane

Charlotte, NC 28204

Cost to attend: $25

John Jacobson IS “Mr. Showchoir.” As an author, composer, choreographer,

and clinician, he’s been making a Glee-like showchoir experience possible for

millions of kids. His works that have been performed across the globe, and his

videos and tapes have helped music educators excel in their teaching.

John has staged hundreds of huge music festival ensembles in his association

with Walt Disney Productions and directed productions featuring thousands of

young singers including NBC's national broadcast of the Macy's Thanksgiving

Day Parade, presidential inaugurations and more.

He is also recognized internationally as a creative and motivating speaker for

teachers and students involved in choral music education.

John is the founder and volunteer president of America Sings! Inc., a non-profit

organization that encourages young performers to use their time and talents

for community service. He stars in children's musical and exercise videotapes,

most recently the series “¡Jump! A Fitness Program for Children” "and is the

Senior Contributing Writer for John Jacobson’s Music Express Magazine. John’s

book A Place In The Choir: Finding Harmony in a World of Many Voices is

rapidly becoming a staple with music teachers worldwide.

GMCC and Carolina Voices gratefully acknowledge a Community Connections

grant from the Charlotte Lesbian And Gay Fund in support of this workshop

series.