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You are invited by Sonya Swinton to become a friend. Thanks
"What 'cha into, Miss Swinton?"

Interviewed by Sonya Swinton 01/18/10

DuBois or Booker T.?- Martin, or Malcolm?
"Both, but more DuBois Eventually Martin, But Malcolm got some good points PS They both ended up shot to death! What does that say! "

Interviewed by George Cooper 08/19/08

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George Cooper
Music Dept Chair @ John Marshall HS, Chicago Public Schools
Location: Chicago, IL United States
Joined: Aug 19th, 2008
About   (request update)
My special talent: If I can hear it, I can play it.
My Interview Question
DuBois or Booker T.?- Martin, or Malcolm?
Current Whereabouts:
Working hard to get our new music school up and running!
Life & Professional Aspirations:
Have the school be a success. Compose and perform more. Spend more time with my sons. Get more $ up in this camp!
Education   (request update)
Fisk University class of 1982
Undergrad Major: Music
Campus Organization:
Omega Psi Phi
Claim To Fame:
Pianist, Keyboardist,Composer, Arranger, Teacher, and Performer. And now, Founder and Director of the new Ella Sheppard School of Music in Chicago.
Most Memorable Moment:
Jubilee Singers Concerts at Carnegie Hall, Boston Symphony Hall, Port Au Prince, Haiti. 1978 UNCF Student star of the year. Debose piano competition finalist (2nd Pl). 5/17/82 Grad Day!!
High School: Lindblom Tech in Chicago, IL class of 1975
 
Experience
I currently work with Chicago Public Schools as Music Dept Chair @ John Marshall HS
I have 47 years of experience working in the Other industry.
Minister of Music | Park Manor UCC
From January 2007 to Current • 19 year(s)
 Rehearse and prepare all choirs for morning worship service. Coordinate all music activities for the church including selection of hymns and responses.
Accompanist/Section leader | Chicago All-City Youth Chorus
From September 2004 to Current • 22 year(s)
 Rehearse and prepare high voices for performance. Provide piano accompaniment.
Instructor/Dept. Head | John Marshall Metro High School
From September 2003 to Current • 23 year(s)
 Developed and taught classes in band, vocal music, and piano. Responsible for curriculum development and proper dispensation of the departmental budget.
Writer, Producer | DBL MUSIC MINISTRIES
From May 1988 to Current • 38 year(s)
 Responsible for providing expertise in studio production, song writing and all around support to up and coming recording artists.
Instructor | The Choir Academy
From September 2001 to June 2003 • 2 year(s)
 Developed and taught Class piano for 200 students. Accompanied performance groups and coordinated music integration program for 4th grade.
Instructor | St. Ambrose Catholic School
From November 2000 to June 2003 • 3 year(s)
 Classroom instructor in general music and chorus.
Instructor | Harvard School
From February 2000 to June 2003 • 3 year(s)
 Classroom instructor in general music and chorus.
Senior Instructor | Piano Play Music Systems
From October 1997 to February 1999 • 2 year(s)
 Provided classroom and individual piano instruction using innovative methods. Worked as consultant in development of intermediate method course.
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Guestbook Comments
I have been away from this site for years. Hello my Fisk brother!
Tagged by Teresa Carpenter Muler, PMP on 06/06/2020  
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