Music Education

DePaul's School of Music prepares musician/educators who understand and experience music education in multiple contexts through the lenses of culturally responsive teaching and Vincentianism. Students can expect the program to be supported and shaped by the philosophy of our Conceptual Framework: "Professional, Culturally Responsive Musician/Educator".

Degree Programs

Undergraduate:
Bachelor of Music in Music Education

Graduate:
Master of Music in Music Education

  • Sara Jones
    Faculty, Full Time
    Musical Studies
    Associate Professor | Director, Music Education Area
  • Jacqueline Kelly-McHale
    Faculty, Full Time
    Musical Studies
    Associate Professor | Associate Dean, Academic Affairs
  • Justin Caithaml
    Faculty, Full Time
    Musical Studies
    Professional Lecturer | Vocal Music Education

Community Engagement

Music Education students extend their learning beyond the classroom with these community programs.

  • Practicum: A year-long teaching experience during junior year at a local K-8 school
  • Once Upon A Symphony
  • Y.O.U.R.S Program
  • Franklin Fine Arts Center Group Piano program

​Alumni Placements

Addison Trail High School (Illinois)
Barrington School District (Illinois)
North Shore School District No. 112 (Illinois)
Chicago Public Schools: Lakeview High School, Whitney Young High School, Disney Magnet School, LaSalle Language Academy, Ruben Salazar Bilingual Academy
Des Moines Public Schools
Addison School District No. 4 (Illinois)
Community Consolidated School District No. 54 (Schaumburg, IL)
Des Plaines School District No. 62 (Illinois)
Francis W. Parker School (Chicago, IL)
Skokie Community Consolidated School District No. 65 (Illinois)
Buffalo Community Middle School (Minnesota)
Lemont-Bromberek District No. 113A (Illinois)
Conservatorion Ness Ziona (Israel)
Herscher Community Unit School District No. 2 (Illinois)
McHenry High School (Illinois)
Prairie Hills Elementary School District No. 144 (Illinois)
Kirby School District No.140 (Illinois)
Tinley Park School District No. 146 (Illinois)
Naperville North High School (Illinois)
New Trier High School (Illinois)