Music Institute of Chicago
Tammy McCann is an accomplished Artist In Residence at the Music Institute of Chicago, specializing in the curation of concerts that creatively blend jazz and classical music while expanding audience engagement through the annual Jazz Festival Series. With extensive experience as a Vocal Jazz Musician and Educator since 1993, McCann has performed globally, composed numerous works including "ChiTown The Musical," and has facilitated educational sessions at prestigious institutions. As former Executive Director of the Brownville Jazz Retreat, McCann designed programs for aspiring jazz musicians and managed organizational operations. Additionally, McCann has served as Curator at Large for American Music at the DuSable Museum, focusing on the significance of various Black musical genres in Chicago’s history. McCann's career also includes a significant role in business development for Stellé, where efforts included product training and sponsorship acquisition. Education credentials include degrees from Virginia Union University and Columbia College Chicago.
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Music Institute of Chicago
Founded in 1931, the Music Institute of Chicago leads people toward a lifelong engagement with music by providing widely accessible resources for high quality music teaching, performing, and service activities—and harnessing the power of music to educate, inspire and bring comfort to the communities it serves. The Music Institute believes that music is an essential element of a strong, well-educated, and compassionate community; that music bolsters the brain, strengthens community bonds, and nourishes the human spirit; and that live music and quality music education should be accessible to everyone. The Music Institute is a member of the National Guild for Community Arts Education and accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Pre-collegiate Arts Schools (ACCPAS). Each year, the Music Institute’s teachers reach thousands of students of all ages and levels of experience. Music Institute locations include Chicago, Evanston, Winnetka, Lincolnshire, Lake Forest, and Downers Grove. In addition, the Music Institute is proud of its longstanding partnership with the Chicago Public Schools through its Arts Link program. The Music Institute offers lessons and classes, and concerts through its Community Music School, Academy, and Nichols Concert Hall.