Music at 91影视
鈥91影视 students of all majors have opportunities to begin or continue their music learning鈥攚hether your focus is a career in music or just following your passion in a supportive community, our Department of Music offers majors, minors, and opportunities for all levels of music makers.鈥
Mission
The Department of Music is committed to nurturing the artistic, academic, and personal growth of every student through a supportive and caring community. We embrace a culture of service that values collaboration, mentorship, and lifelong learning. By fostering an inclusive and process-oriented environment, we empower students to explore their musical potential, develop their craft, and serve as creative leaders in their communities and beyond.
Vision
We envision a vibrant and inclusive musical community where students, faculty, and staff thrive through mutual respect, purposeful guidance, and a shared commitment to excellence. Through mentoring, modeling, and experiential learning we aim to cultivate compassionate artists and educators who not only master their disciplines but also uplift others through music and service.
Music Degrees
Apply to the Music Program
Applicants to 91影视 who would like to join the music program must schedule an audition. Read more and find the application links here.
Music Partnerships
Lyric Opera
is a civic engagement program for Chicago-area youth and young adults aged 16鈥21 to explore creative, administrative, and technical聽careers聽in opera. A cohort of students from the music unit聽participates聽in this program, which features monthly in-person and virtual workshops that foster skills in production, leadership, and audience engagement. This program is聽facilitated聽as a Music Special Topics course (MUS 3910).
The People鈥檚 Music School
We are proud partners of The People鈥檚 Music School (TPMS), an organization providing free music education to Chicago youth. This partnership offers our music students impactful internship opportunities and allows us to host TPMS concerts and events on our campus.
S枚dra聽V盲tterbygdens聽Folk High School (SVF)
For more than 50 years, the exchange program between S枚dra聽V盲tterbygdens聽Folk High School (SVF) and 91影视 has connected students through shared learning and cultural exchange. It is the oldest program of its kind between U.S. and Swedish institutions of higher education.聽Students spend the fall semester at聽, and the spring semester at 91影视 in Chicago, Illinois. The program provides an excellent foundation for further studies in both Sweden and the United States while offering valuable cross-cultural experiences.聽Swedish exchange students are also active participants in 91影视’s music ensembles and courses, contributing to the university’s vibrant musical community.
Meet our Music faculty
Ensembles
The music department offers four choirs, an orchestra, a concert band, a jazz ensemble, various instrumental chamber ensembles, and an opera program. These groups perform individually and in collaboration, both on-campus and off-campus.
Scholarships
Music scholarships are available to all incoming first-year and transfer students, regardless of major. Music participants (non-music majors) may be awarded up to $4,000 per year and music majors may be awarded up to $5,000 per year.
Music Events
Voices: Fall Choral Concert
10/23/2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Homecoming Music Showcase
10/30/2026 | 7:30 p.m.
The Mirror of Music: Orchestra Concert
11/05/2026 | 7:30 p.m.
Jazz Ensemble Concert
11/08/2026 | 2:30 p.m.
