DePaul University Community Chorus
The Community Music Division invites all interested singers to join the DePaul Community Chorus. Founded in 1989, the 140-member group is comprised of singers from all walks of life and varying levels of musical experience. Weekly rehearsals are held throughout the year at the Lincoln Park campus. The wide range of repertoire performed includes choral literature of the great composers from the sixteenth century to the present, as well as folk songs, spirituals, and music from the stage and screen.
The DePaul Community Chorus presents three concerts each year in the DePaul University Concert Hall (including one choral masterwork with full orchestra), is featured in the annual campus-wide ‘Christmas at DePaul’ concerts, and also performs at various community events. Major works performed with full orchestra include Beethoven’s Mass in C Major, Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, Brahms’ Requiem, Fauré’s Requiem, Haydn’s Creation, Mendelssohn’s Elijah, Mozart’s Requiem, Carl Orff ’s Carmina Burana, and Schubert’s Mass in E-"at Major. The DePaul Community Chorus has appeared at Symphony Center, the Merle Reskin Theatre, the Shedd Aquarium, the Chicago Historical Society, and the Daley Center Plaza Noontime Concerts Series. Visit depaulcommunitychorus.org for more information.
Stephen Blackwelder, Director/ConductorLisa Kristina, Accompanist
Tuesdays 7:30–9:30pm
Music Resource Fee $100 | year or $40 | quarter (includes music)
Please note: Auditions will be held for proper section placement. Call the CMD office for more information 773/325-7262.
Chamber Music Ensembles
These small groups provide an ideal opportunity for instrumentalists to participate in an enjoyable and enriching ensemble experience. Duos, trios and quartets from intermediate to advanced levels are formed according to ability, compatibility, and instrumentation. Open to string, woodwind, brass and piano students. Ensemble groups meet once a week for coaching sessions with a CMD faculty member. Performance opportunities are available at the end of each quarter.Please note: Formation of chamber groups is dependent on student interest and availability
Anne Breeden, Erica Lessie, Carol Setapen, David Yandl, Mina Zikri - Instructors60-minute weekly sessions
Meeting times to be arranged.
Tuition $180 | 8 sessions
Duos $192 | 8 45-minute sessions
New Horizons Band, String Orchestra, and Ensembles
The New Horizons ensemble concept was founded at the Eastman School of Music in 1991 and has since been adopted by more than 90 organizations throughout the United States. New Horizons is an offering for adult students with no minimum or maximum age requirement. Members range in age from twenties on up. Groups meet weekly for eight sessions and perform in concert at the end of each quarter. Participants must provide their own instruments in good repair. Band, String Orchestra and select, smaller ensembles are available. New Horizons groups have appeared at the Shef!eld Garden Walk, Renaissance Court at the Chicago Cultural Center, and Sunrise of Lincoln Park.
New Horizons Band
No previous musical experience is necessary. Novices start with Beginner band or Duo lessons that concentrate on basic instrumental technique and note reading. More experienced players enter directly into Intermediate/Advanced Band.
Sally Bowers, Director
90-minute weekly sessions
Sundays 7:30-9:00pm
Tuition: $210 | year or $80 | 8 sessions
Beginner Duos $19 | 30-minute lesson
New Horizons String Orchestra
Participants must have previous instrumental experience. Less experienced players begin with string sectionals. Intermediate/Advanced players enter directly into the String Orchestra.
Mina Zikri, Conductor
90-minute weekly sessions
Sundays 4:00-5:30pm
Tuition $88 | 8 sessions
Dixieland/Jazz Ensemble
This is a selective ensemble for brass and woodwind players. The group focuses on jazz and music in the unique Dixieland style.
Anthony Bruno, Instructor45-minute weekly sessions
Sundays 6:30-7:15pm
Tuition $56 | 8 sessions
Flute Ensemble
This ensemble is perfect for intermediate and advanced flutists who are interested in exploring the rich literature available for flute choir.
Jared Rekken, Instructor
60-minute weekly sessions
Sundays 6:15-7:15pm
Tuition $56 | 8 sessions
Clarinet Ensemble
This ensemble offering is for intermediate-level players who enjoy performing woodwind trios and quartets with fellow clarinetists.
David Yandl, Instructor
45-minute weekly sessions
Sundays 6:30-7:15pm
Tuition $56 | 8 sessions
