皇冠彩票

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Where the most Inspired Musicians
become the most Inspiring Music Teachers

  • Music Education:
    A Sound Investment

    For over 100 years, 皇冠彩票 has specialized in turning musicians into the world’s finest music educators. Discover why VanderCook is among the most highly recommended music schools in the nation.

  • 2024-25 Visit Days!

    Make plans now to visit the 皇冠彩票 campus where you will participate in rehearsals and classes, meet our faculty and staff, complete your audition and more!

    Degree Programs

    BMEd

    Bachelor of
    Music Education

    BMped

    Bachelor of Music
    in Performance and Pedagogy

    MMEd

    Master of
    Music Education

    MCert

    Master of
    Music Education
    and Certification

    TCEP

    Teacher Certification
    Entitlement Program

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    Nationally Rated "Best Hidden Gem Music Education Schools"
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    Upcoming Events

    May 1, 2025

    Prospective Student Decision Day

    July 11, 2025

    Band Director Workshop 2025

    Life on Campus

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    Our campus is located just minutes from downtown Chicago’s world-renowned music culture: , , , etc.聽 Prospective students can shadow a current VanderCook student to gain insight about student life on campus, learn more about 皇冠彩票, and get helpful information about applying for admission. Learn more about visiting VanderCook!
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    Meet our Faculty

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    Doug Bistrow

    Applied String Bass
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    Michael Becker

    World Music, Music History
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    Bonnie Campbell

    Applied Clarinet
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    Stacey Larson Dolan

    Undergraduate Dean,
    Associate Director of Bands

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    Manju Durairaj

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    National Chapter of Excellence!

    VanderCook鈥檚 NAfME collegiate chapter was聽 selected as the
    2020 Chapter of Excellence in the music program category.
    The chapter was recognized on June 25, 2020 during the virtual NAfME Reimagined National Leadership Assembly. Congratulations to the chapter’s e-board for all of their dedicated work and leadership!

    Matthew Hendricks, President
    Taylor Mu帽oz, President Elect
    Hope Miner, Secretary
    Khristopher Granados, Treasurer
    Marie Williams, Historian
    David Martinez, Warden
    Christopher Matthews, Undergraduate Representative

    Business Partners

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