Millikin Community Arts Academy Jenelle Orcherton

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Jenelle Orcherton the Director of the Millikin Community Arts Academy (MCAA) with robust programming including camps, workshops and continuing education.  

She is a jazz performer and educator, with formal training in Education and a Masters' in Jazz Performance from the University of Illinois. 
Jenelle is the Artistic Director and Founder of the annual Champaign-Urbana Jazz Festival, celebrating its 10th anniversary season in October 2024. She has served on many community organizations including Music Defying Boundaries and the Urbana Public Arts Commission. 

Jenelle has over twenty years of education experience and is passionate about giving all audiences the opportunity to engage with the arts.

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