FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sept. 1, 2004

CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119, lisa.lacher@drake.edu

DRAKE COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF MUSIC WELCOMES NEW FACULTY MEMBER
John Cord, trumpet, has joined the Drake University Community School of Music as a faculty member. A native of the Des Moines area, Cord received his Master of Music degree from the Yale University School of Music. He also was a member of the popular East Coast Latin jazz/salsa band Sonido Unidad. In addition, Cord has performed with several major symphony orchestras, brass ensembles and as a solo recitalist.

This versatility of styles extends to his individual studio instruction. His students begin early on to learn easy jazz tunes and to develop the intelligent listening skills necessary for both the successful jazz and classical performer.
Although the Drake University Community School of Music’s 16-week fall session began August 23, it's never too late to enroll. The 16-week tuition of $320 will be prorated for the remainder of the semester. For first-time students there is an additional enrollment fee of $20 per family.

Individual instruction is available for beginning through advanced musicians at all ages and levels in piano, strings, woodwinds, percussion, harp, organ, and music theory.

For more information and registration, contact Christine Schneider at (515) 271-4011 or christine.schneider@drake.edu.