Michael
McManis has been teaching band at Kennedy Junior
High since the fall of 2000. He has earned a Master's in
Music Education, and previously earned an undergraduate
degree in Music from DePaul University. Mr. McManis currently
works as an active freelance musician in the Chicago-land
area. In addition, he is an active clinician on jazz improvisation,
as well as a clinician of the traditions of Afro-Caribbean
Jazz. Mr. McManis also works as an adjunct staff member
of the Dos Claves Mambo Orquesta, an urban outreach program
providing an experience in the traditions of Latin Jazz
to Chicago area youth.
As Director of Bands at Kennedy Junior High, Mr. McManis
co-conducts Kennedy Winds, Wind Ensemble, and Wind Symphony.
These three bands service the 7th and 8th grade students.
He also conducts the 6th grade Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble,
and the Latin Percussion Ensemble. |
