The DePaul School of Music is an inclusive and compassionate community of musicians dedicated to artistry, excellence, diversity, and leadership in music. Guided by the university's values of social justice, we prepare students for dynamic 21st-century careers.

DePaul University School of Music is a vibrant community of performers, educators, entrepreneurs, recording artists and sound engineers. Our world-renowned faculty perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and on leading jazz stages, while serving as dedicated mentors who support students’ growth as musicians, professionals, and individuals.

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John Milbauer, dean

Michael Lewanski, chair, Music Performance Department

Career Services provides information and resources for School of Music students and alumni on various music and arts-related career opportunities.

KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)

Music Faculty: 30 full time, 135 adjunct

Arts Leadership • Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Media studies (including audio and video production) • Music Business • Music Education • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion

Undergraduate Programs / Graduate Programs

Additional details: Bachelor of Arts in Music

Up to 25% will be available as hybrid or online-only courses