Special Episode #5 - Distance Learning with Cory Zilisch

Cory Zilisch is the Director of Orchestras at
Westport Middle School in Louisville, Kentucky. He has taught
orchestra in the city of Louisville for 5 years. During Cory's
tenure at Westport Middle School since 2014, the orchestra
program has grown by over 400% in just two years. (From 45 to
180+ members)


Mr. Zilisch has been a pioneer in the area of string education.
Under his direction, the Westport Orchestra boasts one of the
first middle school "Electric Orchestra" programs. Mr. Zilisch
has propelled the Westport Orchestra into the 21st century using
state of the art instruments and technology. The "Rock N'
Warhawks" electric orchestra is a unique performing ensemble that
utilizes electric instruments, choreography and improvisation.
The electric group performs very often in many community events
and functions. Mr. Zilisch has presented sessions on technology
in the music classroom at the JCPS music teacher's in-services,
American String Teacher's Association National Conference,
University of Louisville, University of Michigan, University of
Delaware and the  KMEA State Conference. Mr. Zilisch has
also received numerous awards including a recent selection as a
quarterfinalist for the Grammy Music Educator Award. Mr. Zilisch
was also selected as the Kentucky Music Educators Association
2017 state Middle school teacher of the year.





http://westportorchestra.org/


YouTube Channel: http://youtube.com/westportmiddleschoolorchestra


Facebook Channel: http://facebook.com/westportorchestra


Resources:


SmartMusic


FlipGrid


Christian Howes' Play Along Workouts on YouTube