Depaul University School Of Music

Whether you perform it or teach it. Write it or produce it. You’ll need the training and tools to turn it into a career. Designed to be rigorous and collaborative, our programs of study give you the experience and the knowledge to confidently pursue a life dedicated to music. Our world-renowned faculty are performers, soloists, conductors, composers, educators, entrepreneurs, and recording artists. They 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. But most importantly, our faculty are mentors and role models who set high expectations and offer continuous support as you develop as a musician, a student, and a person. Our accomplished alumni perform, compose, mix, manage, and teach music around the world. They have spent years building a repertoire of performance and professional skills. As a School of Music student, that's your new network. Welcome to the Holtschneider Performance Center. Three floors, 185,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed performance, practice, and classroom space. Stunning in design and practical in function. A place where every student has the chance to be extraordinary.