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School of Music • Chicago, Illinois
Quick Take
DePaul's School of Music in Chicago offers classical, jazz, music business, music technology, and composition in performance and education with strong Chicago industry ties and broad performance access. Located in Lincoln Park steps from one of the world's great music cities, students benefit from faculty who are active professionals, strong alumni networks, and an urban campus culture that values both artistry and career.
Quick Facts
Program
Program size: medium
Primary genres/styles: choral, classical, contemporary, jazz
Primary instruments/disciplines: bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, harp, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice
Primary areas of study: composition, conducting, engineering/technology, jazz, music business/industry, music education, performance
Admissions
Selectivity: selective
Competitiveness: competitive
Audition: is required
Average GPA: 3.55
Prescreening: is not required
Program Overview
The music program at DePaul is medium in size and a .
Music Genre/Style Strengths
DePaul supports the following musical genres/styles: choral, classical, contemporary, jazz. At some schools, students can explore multiple styles while developing strong technical and artistic foundations within their primary genre.
Visit the DePaul website for more specific information on the music genres/styles it supports.
Primary Instruments
Students at DePaul can pursue study across a range of instruments, including bassoon, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, guitar, harp, horn, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola, violin, voice. Students study privately with faculty on their primary instrument while participating in ensembles and collaborative performances.
Visit the DePaul website for more specific information about their support for studies on specific instruments.
Music Studies Offered at DePaul
Students at DePaul can pursue degrees focused on composition, conducting, engineering/technology, jazz, music business/industry, music education, performance. Music degree programs typically combine private instruction, ensemble participation, music theory coursework, and performance opportunities designed to prepare students for careers in music.
Visit the DePaul website for more specific information on the programs of study it offers.
Acceptance
Musical acceptance at DePaul is selective. Academically, it is selective, with accepted students having an average GPA of 3.55. (Unlike academic programs, music admissions typically emphasize performance and artistic potential.) The application deadline for DePaul is Nov 15 (EA) | Feb 1 (regular) of each year.
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Auditions
An audition is required at DePaul, and the school's auditions are considered to be competitive. The audition window is Nov–Mar of each year. A pre-screening video or portfolio is not required.
Visit the DePaul website for more specific information on auditions.
Timeline
Application deadline: Nov 15 (EA) | Feb 1 (regular)
Live Auditions: Nov–Mar
Applicants should confirm specific deadlines with the official admissions office, as schedules may vary.
Location and Music Scene
DePaul is woven into Lincoln Park and the Loop, two of Chicago's most culturally alive neighborhoods, with the Chicago Symphony, Lyric Opera, jazz venues, and one of the world's great music cities.
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