VanderCook College of Music

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Music Education:
A Sound Investment
For over 100 years, VanderCook College of Music has specialized in turning musicians into the world’s finest music educators. Discover why VanderCook is among the most highly recommended music schools in the nation.
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VanderCook College of Music
Gala 2026
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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2025-26 Visit Days!
Make plans now to visit the VanderCook College of Music campus where you will participate in rehearsals and classes, meet our faculty and staff, complete your audition, and more!
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2026 Online Masterclass Series
Register NOW for a FREE Online Masterclass where you will have the opportunity to work with VanderCook faculty and learn valuable skills and techniques!
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Degree Programs
BMEd
Bachelor of
Music Education
BMped
Bachelor of Music
in Performance and Pedagogy
MMEd
Master of
Music Education
MCert
Master of
Music Education
and Certification
TCEP
Teacher Certification
Entitlement Program
Nationally Rated "Best Hidden Gem Music Education Schools"
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Upcoming Events
April 25, 2026
Gala 2026
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July 9, 2026
Band Director Summer Workshop 2026
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Life on Campus
Our campus is located just minutes from downtown Chicago’s world-renowned music culture:
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
,
Jazz Institute
,
Lyric Opera
, etc.  Prospective students can shadow a current VanderCook student to gain insight about student life on campus, learn more about VCM, and get helpful information about applying for admission.
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Meet our Faculty
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Doug Bistrow
Applied String Bass
Michael Becker
World Music, Music History
Bonnie Campbell
Applied Clarinet
Stacey Larson Dolan
Undergraduate Dean,
Associate Director of Bands
Manju Durairaj
General K-5 Methods
National Chapter of Excellence!
VanderCook’s NAfME collegiate chapter was  selected as the 2020 National Chapter of Excellence in the music program category.  The chapter was recognized on June 25, 2020 during the virtual NAfME Reimagined National Leadership Assembly.  Congratulations to the chapter’s e-board for all of their dedicated work and leadership!
Matthew Hendricks, President
Taylor Muñoz, President-Elect
Hope Miner, Secretary
Khristopher Granados, Treasurer
Marie Williams, Historian
David Martinez, Warden
Christopher Matthews, Undergraduate Representative
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