John Jacobson Music Educator, Choreographer, Entertainment Consultant
Member ASCAP, MENC, ACDA
In October of 2001 President George Bush named John Jacobson a Point of Light award winner for his “dedication to providing young people involved in the arts opportunities to combine music, charitable giving and community service.” John is the founder and volunteer president of America Sings! Inc., a non-profit organization that encourages young performers to use their time and talents for community serv- ice. With a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from the University of Wisconsin-
Madison and a Master’s Degree in Liberal Studies from Georgetown University, John is recognized internation- ally as a creative and motivational speaker for teachers and students involved in choral music education. He is the author and composer of many musicals and choral works that have been performed by millions of children worldwide, as well as educational videotapes and recordings that have helped music educators excel in their indi- vidual teaching arenas. He has staged hundreds of huge music festival ensembles in his association with Walt Disney Productions and directed productions featuring thousands of young singers including NBC's national broadcast of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, presidential inaugurations and more. John stars in children's musical and exercise videotapes, most recently the series Jjump! A Fitness Program for Children and is the Senior Contributing Writer for John Jacobson’s Music Express magazine.
AMEA 2008 Keynote Speaker
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