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Community Music Program

Community Music Program

Our Community Music Program is currently filled to capacity for the 2024-2025 school year.Ìý Unfortunately we are not able to accept new students at this time. Lesson payments can be made via major credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) or PayPal on the . Contact Program Director,ÌýDr. Leah Schuman, with questions or concerns.
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For currently enrolled students only, please click the button below to make a payment at any time.

Chicago Community Guitar Ensemble 2024-25

The , was formed in 1997 by Ensemble Director and »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ faculty,ÌýIn addition to presenting concerts at VanderCook, CCCGE has performed at the Mid American Guitar Ensemble Festivals, Plymouth Place, Union Ridge Middle School, Hines Veterans Hospital, Chicago Public Schools, Washington Jayne Smith Home, Saint Mary of the Woods Concert Series, Three Crowns Park,ÌýTinley Park Landmark Church Concert Series, Elmhurst Art Museum, Peoples Music School, Chicago Classical Guitar Society, Saint Xavier and North Park Universities, and Bethlehem Lutheran Artist Series in Dekalb, Il.

The ensemble consists of guitarists from all walks of life. Most have professions outside of music; some are full-time students, and a few are professional musicians and teachers. All share a love for the instrument and enjoy the challenges and rewards of working together in an ensemble.

​If you, or someone you know is interested in joining CCCGE, contact Dr. Julie Goldberg,ÌýDirector directly atÌý[email protected].

​The CCGE is supported in part by »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ, and is honored to be part of the »Ê¹Ú²ÊƱ Outreach Program.

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