Episode 006: Charles Menghini, VanderCook College of Music, Chicago, IL

The Bandmasters Podcast

Charles T. Menghini is President, Professor of Music and Director of Bands at VanderCook College of Music in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to his appointment as President in August of 2004, Charlie served as Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Director of Bands. He began his teaching at VanderCook College in 1994 and his teaching has included conducting, organization and administration, curriculum and supervision, brass methods and rehearsal techniques classes.

Dr. Menghini holds an impressive list of accomplishments and experiences, including 18 years of successful high school band experience, contributions to professional journals and magazines such as "The Instrumentalist," and co-author of Essential Elements 2000 Band Method, published by the Hal Leonard Corporation.

We had a lot of fun sitting down with Dr. Menghini, and as usual, we learned something. We know you'll all enjoy hearing Dr. Menghini talk about time management, his first years teaching, and his thoughts on education.