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Faculty at the Forefront of Music
At the School of Music, you’ll study side-by-side with faculty who are deeply committed to your success. They will encourage and challenge you, offering personal guidance and direct access to industry leaders.
110+Faculty
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>
Music Performance Faculty
<div class="ck-content"><p>Our performance faculty are working musicians who guide students 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>
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>
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>
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.