We are a community of folks who enjoy their musical experience. Parents are a vital part of this community, proving to be some of the most committed in the Midwest. They too are students of the Institute, learning their child’s instrument in order to be the “home teacher.” The parent learns basic technique, musicianship and theory. Hyde Park 5500 S Woodlawn Ave Chicago, IL...
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Music is a calling, and preparing for a life in music requires an unwavering desire to achieve mastery of one’s craft. Music majors arrive on our campus with artistic desire, and leave with the skills and knowledge to begin a life in music. Studio lessons, recitals, chamber music, operas, and jazz combos form the nucleus of a performer’s training at CCPA. The students of CCPA...
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The Music Institute of Chicago believes that enjoying and understanding music and developing the skills to create and perform music enhance the quality of life and nourish the human spirit. The Music Institute of Chicago is a community music school dedicated to transforming lives through music education, striving to lead everyone in its community toward a lifelong engagement with music. The Music Institute offers lessons, classes, and...
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CAPE inspires students to be passionate about their education by weaving visual and performing arts into their classroom lessons. To bring academic subjects to life through art, we partner teaching artists with Chicago Public School teachers to develop original, creative lesson plans. These lessons integrate music, dance, drama, digital art, video and photography into classrooms; and, they also expand learning beyond school walls into community...
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The mission of VanderCook College of Music is to enrich the lives of present and future generations through the preparation of teachers in instrumental, choral, and general music disciplines. Our broad-based curriculum is designed to prepare teachers with strong character, skill in the process of teaching, and respect for the essential role of music in our culture. Douglas Park 3140 S Federal St Chicago,...
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Sherwood, the Community Music School at Columbia College Chicago, is a gateway for anyone who wants to be engaged in the arts. We offer high-quality and accessible music, dance and performance classes that are as social, vibrant and diverse as our growing South Loop neighborhood. Early Childhood music and movement classes, Kids music classes, Adult classes in music, dance and theatre. Individual lessons for ages 4...
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Urban Gateways delivers high-quality arts programs led by trained and experienced professional artists in music, dance, theater, literary arts, visual arts, and digital media to engage youth in grades pre-K through 12, their teachers, families, and communities. Urban Gateways teaching artists collaborate with school teachers, administrators, and art specialists to develop and deliver engaging, integrated curricula for all types of learners. The Loop 205...
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Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestras (CYSO) has provided music education through orchestral programs and performance opportunities of the highest caliber since 1946. CYSO not only offers exceptional ensemble training to student musicians, it provides inspiring performances for audiences worldwide and engages the Chicago community through music. Each year, the organization serves nearly 500 talented Chicago-area musicians ages 6-18 through three full orchestras, three string orchestras, multiple steel orchestras...
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The primary objective of the Auxiliary Art Center is to provide a creative, challenging and supportive environment for people of all ages and skill levels to pursue a greater comprehension of both the performing and visual arts. We aim to provide an outlet for musicians, poets, thinkers and artists alike by offering instruction, a space to facilitate and nurture creative processes and a venue used...
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