Jenny Laabs

Brass, Piano


Jenny received her Bachelor of Music Education Degree in 1984 from Concordia University in River Forest, Illinois. She is a talented and versatile musician and educator. Jenny was the grade school instrumental instructor for the Walther Lutheran High School music program in Melrose Park from 1984 until 1988. While she was there she conducted two bands as well as an honors band consisting of top musicians from fifteen area grade schools. In addition to her brass expertise, Jenny is an accomplished pianist and has taught privately for the last 23 years. Currently, Jenny is the Director of Music at Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Palatine, where she also teaches K-5 music and is the director of two hand bell choirs, recorders and director of the Chapel praise band.




Name: Jenny Laabs


College: Concordia University, River Forest


Major: Music Education


At The Music Room since: 1997


First piece of music that had a profound effect on me: Tchaikovsky’s “Waltz of the Flowers” - I was very young when I heard it


Music teacher who inspired me the most: My father, Robert Busse - he is a phenomenal pianist


Favorite quote about music:  “If music be the food of love, play on”  ~ Shakespeare


My best gig: Playing horn at Orchestra Hall in Chicago with the DePaul Symphony


Favorite classical piece: “Rite of Spring” by Stravinsky and “The Pines of Rome” by Respighi


Favorite rock band:  The Rolling Stones


Favorite jazz artist:  Jean Luc Ponty


Favorite singer:  There are several Christian artists that I like.


How I am making the world a better place: I always try to say something positive, no matter what.  I volunteer my time and money to people who need help.


My recordings: I have recorded with the Elmhurst College Jazz Band and the Concordia University Wind Symphony and I have recorded commercial jingles.  Currently I am the Director of Music for Immanuel Lutheran church and school.  I plan music for four worship services per weekend.  I teach in the school and direct choirs, chapel praise band and handbells.


My email address:

jlaabs@the-music-room.net


My website/blog

  1. www.immanuelpalatine.org

Piano

    Tyler Berg

    Meredith Boulet

    Stephanie Claus

    Mike Keeney

   Stefan Kocelko

    Carley La Pointe

    Jenny Laabs

   Jacquelyn Negus

   Jonny Untch   

   Jose Verduzco

   David Victor   

   George Wundsam


Guitar

  Sean Carolan

    Stefan Kocelko

    Mike Keeney

    Garrett McGinn

    Bob Thompson

   Jonny Untch

   Jose Verduzco

   George Wundsam


Classical Guitar

   Stefan Kocelko

   Jose Verduzco


Bass Guitar

    Sean Carolan

    Mike Keeney

   Stefan Kocelko

    Garrett McGinn

    Bob Thompson

   Jonny Untch

   George Wundsam


Ukulele

   Stefan Kocelko

   Garrett McGinn

   Bob Thompson

   Jonny Untch

   Jose Verduzco


Upright Bass

    Sean Carolan

    Garrett McGinn


Voice

   Meredith Boulet

   Carley La Pointe

  Jacque Negus

   Jose Verduzco


Woodwinds

   Meredith Boulet

   Stephanie Claus

   Carley La Pointe

   Wally Parchomenko

    Jonny Untch


Brass

   Rick Jordan

    Jenny Laabs

    Jonny Untch

    Garrett McGinn (Tuba)


Strings

   Sean Carolan

   Garrett McGinn

   David Victor

   

Percussion

   Joe Babiak 

   Tyler Berg