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Imagine, Innovate and ShineWith World-Class Artists

Faculty at the Forefront of Music

They are performers, soloists, conductors, composers, educators, entrepreneurs, recording artists and sound engineers. Our world-renowned faculty perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, as well as on the best jazz stages in Chicago and around the world. More importantly, our faculty are mentors and role models who set high expectations and offer continuous support as you develop as a musician, student and person. 

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Our faculty consists of more than 110 accomplished musicians and educators, each committed to guiding students toward mastery, creativity and career success.
Global Leaders in the Arts

<div class="ck-content"><p>Explore our faculty from A-Z.</p></div>

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Music Performance Faculty

<div class="ck-content"><p>Our performance faculty are working musicians who guide you through individualized studio instruction, ensemble direction and professional performance preparation. They bring their stage experience directly to your education, helping you refine your technique and develop your unique artistic voice.</p></div>

Music Performance Faculty
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Musical Studies Faculty

<div class="ck-content"><p>Our Musical Studies programs are driven by innovative faculty in sound recording technology, music education, performing arts management, composition and musicianship.</p></div>

Musical Studies Faculty
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Administration and Staff

<div class="ck-content"><p>Meet the administrators and staff members who run the School of Music and who are here to support you.</p></div>

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Faculty A-Z

What professional affiliations do many School of Music faculty hold?

A significant number of faculty members are also prominent professional musicians in Chicago. Many serve as members of the world-renowned Chicago Symphony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera of Chicago orchestra or the Grant Park Symphony Orchestra, bringing top-tier experience.
Department

How are faculty organized within the School of Music?

Faculty are typically organized by performance area or academic discipline. This includes studios for specific instruments (e.g., violin, piano, trumpet), voice, jazz studies, music education, composition, music theory, musicology and sound recording technology.
Academics

What kind of teaching approach do faculty members employ?

Faculty employ a personalized teaching approach, primarily through one-on-one private lessons for performance majors. They combine rigorous technical training with guidance on musical interpretation, artistry and professional development relevant to each student's goals.
Music Performance Faculty

Are faculty members active performers and researchers outside DePaul?

Yes, the faculty maintain active careers as performers, composers, conductors, clinicians and researchers on national and international stages. Their ongoing professional engagement enriches their teaching and provides students with current industry perspectives.