Schmitt Music's 74th Annual EXPO 2011
August 8 & 9 @ the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis North
Brooklyn Center, MN
2011 marks the 74th annual Schmitt Music Expo! Gear up for fall with the EXPO, North America's premier showcase for new music, outstanding sessions and clinicians, and superior shopping. Music and products for piano teachers and church choral directors are highlighted over two days, along with special events on Sunday and Monday night!
For the 3rd year in a row, Schmitt Music Expo will be housed at the beautiful Crowne Plaza Minneapolis North, just steps away from the newly remodeled Schmitt Music Brooklyn Center location.
Pre-registration is now closed. Walk-up registration is $50 per day on Monday (8/8) and Tuesday (8/9).
Sunday, August 7
Event - Grand Ballroom
| Time | Activity | |
| 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Jackson Berkey - 21st Century Romantic @ the Crowne Plaza. Open to the Public | More Info |
Monday, August 8
Piano Sessions - Grand Ballroom
| Time | Activity | |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Joyce Grill – New Sheet Music | More Info |
| 9:00 am - 10:30 am | Dennis Alexander – Especially Jazzy to Romantic to Pops | More Info |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm | Bradley Sowash – Improvising is for Everyone | More Info |
| 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm | Marvin Blickenstaff – Starting Off on the Right Foot: A Look at Celebration Series Perspectives Elementary to Intermediate Levels | More Info |
| 3:15 pm - 3:30 pm | MusicLink | |
| 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Jennifer Linn – Music to Strive and Thrive | More Info |
Event - Grand Ballroom
| Time | Activity | |
| 7:00 pm | Richard Rejino – 'What Music Means to Me' Presentation & Book Signing @ the Crowne Plaza. Open to the Public Sponsored by Hal Leonard |
More Info |
Tuesday, August 9
Piano Sessions - Lake of the Isles
| Time | Activity | |
| 8:00 am - 9:00 am | Joyce Grill – Supplements & Classical | More Info |
| 9:00 am - 10:30 am | Marvin Blickenstaff - Putting Icing on the Cake: A Look at Celebration Series Perspectives Intermediate to Advanced Levels | More Info |
| 10:45 am - 12:15 pm | Eric Baumgartner – Get More for your Method | More Info |
| 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm | Joyce Grill – Duets | More Info |
| 2:45 pm - 4:15 pm | Randall Faber – A.C.E. Analysis, Creativity, Expression | More Info |
| 4:15 pm - 5:00 pm | Joyce Grill – Specialty Music | More Info |
Sacred Choral Sessions - Grand Ballroom
| Time | Activity | |
| 8:30 am - 10:00 am | Almeda & Jackson Berkey – sponsored by SDG Press | More Info |
| 10:00 am - 10:15 am | Break | |
| 10:15 am - 11:45 am | Miscellaneous Voices | More Info |
| 11:45 am - 1:00 pm | Lunch | |
| 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm | SATB | More Info |
| 2:30 pm - 2:45 pm | Break | |
| 2:45 pm - 4:15 pm | Unison / 2 Part / Children | More Info |
| 4:15 pm - 4:30 pm | Break | |
| 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Arden Skoglund "Keepin' It Real" - a youth musical | More Info |
Stay on-site this year! Same Great Location!
Crowne Plaza Minneapolis North Hotel
2200 Freeway Blvd.
Brooklyn Center, MN 55430
Toll-Free: 1-800-481-3556
Phone: 763-566-8000 Fax: 763-561-9531
Mention Schmitt Music's EXPO for special reduced rates!
CLICK HERE to reserve your room online!
EXPO 2011 Registration Fees
Pre-registration is now closed! Please register at the door.
July 16 - August 4, registration is $35 a day per person and lunch is $11 per day (optional). Admission on the day of the event will be $50.
LUNCH at EXPO 2011 & other food options
Starting at 7am both days, a "Meet & Greet" Continental Breakfast will be served at Schmitt Music Brooklyn Center.
A box deli lunch is available at EXPO for $11. Please choose your lunch when you register online! Below you'll find the complete menu options for EXPO boxed lunches:
Smoked Turkey Wrap Sandwich
Ham Wrap Sandwich
Wild Raspberry Spinach Salad or Chicken Wild Raspberry Spinach Salad
Caesar Salad or Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
All lunches include chips and cookie and choice of bottled water or canned soft drink.
On-site at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis North Hotel, you'll find: Lombard's Restaurant, Grants Lobby Lounge and Room Service. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks or bag lunches to eat on the grounds.
Questions about EXPO? Contact Us!
Special Guests
Sunday, August 7: Steinway Artist Jackson Berkey will present a special pre-Expo concert "21st Century Romantic" featuring Soprano Almeda Berkey. FREE and open to the public on Sunday night! Visit Jackson Berkey's website - click here!
Monday, August 8: Richard Rejino will present his new book "What Music Means to Me". FREE EVENT! Sponsored by Hal Leonard.
"About the book: If you have ever questioned the power of music to influence individuals’ lives and to shape our society as a whole, your doubts will be erased upon reading this book. Each story is unique and personal, but the over-arching truth is that the pursuit of excellence in music makes a profound difference in people’s lives."
This year's All-Star roster of Piano Clinicians includes Joyce Grill, Dennis Alexander, Eric Baumgartner, Marvin Blickenstaff, Randall Faber, Jennifer Linn, and Bradley Sowash. Our ever-popular Sacred Choral sessions are led this year by Jackson Berkey, Mark Cabaniss, John Helgen and John Purifoy.
