Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the CMP Summer Workshop?
A: While CMP originated as a planning process for teachers of performing band, choir, and orchestra ensembles, it now includes K-12 general music teachers and studio teachers of any instrument. The workshop includes presentation of the CMP planning model and examples of CMP applied to rehearsals as well as interest sessions related to current issues in music education.
Q: What can I expect to learn and experience at the workshop?
A: This and much more....
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Q: How do I register for the workshop?
Q: Can I earn graduate credit?
A: Absolutely! Participants earn three graduate credits through VanderCook College of Music. Participants can also choose to receive 35 professional development hours instead of graduate credit through ILMEA.
Q: Where is the workshop hosted?
A: Our 2025 summer workshop will be held at Rotolo Middle School in Batavia.
Q: Is housing available?
A: Yes! There are several hotels within a 10-15 minute radius of Rotolo Middle School.
Q: How do meals work?
Q: What is the schedule for the workshop?
A: Sessions will run 9:00am-9:00pm Monday/Tuesday and 9:00am-3:00pm Wednesday. Time is built into the schedule for participants to have time to work on, plan, grab a cup of coffee, etc.
Participants will also have a 90-minute virtual meeting with their small group the week before the workshop (exact times to be determined).
Participants will also have a 90-minute virtual meeting with their small group the week before the workshop (exact times to be determined).
Q: What are the refund policies?
A: Cancellation can be made before June 1st, with a full refund minus $50 processing fee. After June 1st, no refunds will be offered.
Q: What should I bring to the workshop?
A: Participants should bring scores for three selections. Please make a PDF of each selection for possible use throughout the week. Good repertoire can make your week at CMP an even richer experience—it is at the heart of what we do all week. Although we will spend quite a bit of time discussing what makes a good piece of music, if you have brought high quality music with you, you will begin the week that much further ahead. When in doubt, bring more pieces—the more music you have with you, the more chance that you’ll find a great piece to study. You will need a laptop computer or tablet device with internet, email, and word processing software. Instrumentalists and any singers who also play an instrument should bring them for our "demonstration rehearsals.”
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Q: What should I do before the workshop begins to prepare?
A: Your small group instructor from the CMP committee will be in touch with you with resources in preparation for the workshop.
Any additional questions?
Please contact Josh Chodoroff at [email protected].