Monica has the following clinics available for elementary, junior high and high school band and orchestra programs. As a classroom music teacher for 7 years, Monica knows the hard work and dedication involved in teaching music. Clinics are designed to suppliment instruction already being given by the director. Monica will work closely with you to make sure your students get the most out of the clinic experience.
Cost of these clinics is based on a sliding scale. Please contact Monica for details and to schedule your clinic.
Jazz Clinics
- Big Band or Combo Clinic
- Improvisation, Theory and Application
- Saxophone sectionals
- All-State Jazz Audition Preparation
- Monica Shriver is available as a guest artist
Jazz for the Classical Musician
- Special program for designed to teach jazz fundamentals and improvisation with the classical musician experiences and perspectives in mind.
- Great if you have a beginning jazz program or are looking to introduce improvisation to your concert band or orchestra.
- Private lessons also available. Perfect for the director who would like usable techniques to use in the classroom. Click Jazz for the Classical Musician for more information and discount details for AFM members!
Doubling Clinic
- Guide saxophone players on flute and/or clarinet
- Guide Flute or Clarinet players on saxophone
- Jazz or classical based
- Doublers Collective is also available for clinics and performances.
Woodwind Clinics
- Flute and Piccolo
- Clarinet and Bass Clarinet
- Saxophone
- Woodwind sectionals with your group
Cover posture, tone production, warm-ups, technique, musicality, and more!
Solo & Ensemble Preparation and Masterclass
Regionals, All-State and All-State Jazz Audition Preparation
- Preparation
- Mock-Auditions
Developing a Practice Routine
- Topics include how to practice, what to practice, and how to make the most of the practice time you have!
- Discuss goal-oriented practicing and results!
