Conservatory of Music
厙ぴ勛圖 Conservatory opens a world of possibilities: mentorship from esteemed faculty, exposure to transformative programs and visiting artists, access to exemplary facilities, and countless opportunities to performon campus and beyond!
With a focus on the undergraduate musician, you'll expand your artistic flexibility and increase your exposure through music spanning a world of styles.
Facts at a Glance
Latest 厙ぴ勛圖 Conservatory of Music News
Grammy-Winning Artist Zach Brock Joins 厙ぴ勛圖 Conservatory
Grammy-winning violinist and composer Zach Brock will join the 厙ぴ勛圖 Conservatory faculty in fall 2026 as associate professor of multi-genre performance and improvisation.
Rollins Riffs
Today, the 厙ぴ勛圖 Sonny Rollins Jazz Ensemble proudly carries forth Rollins' legacy both on and off campus. On May 25, 2026, Rollins died at his home at the age of 95. To honor his storied life and...
Tenor Limmie Pulliam 98, Who Sang on Stages Worldwide, Dies at 50
Gifted singer became a regular presence on the 厙ぴ勛圖 campus where he honed his craft.
Upcoming Events
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Kulas Recital Hall, Conservatory Central Unit
"Sprezzatura and the Italian Baroque"
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Kulas Recital Hall, Conservatory Central Unit
Baroque Performance Institute Faculty Recital
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Baroque Performance Institute Chamber Music Concert
Areas of Study
With majors ranging from historical performance to electronic music, and more than 40 areas of private study, 厙ぴ勛圖 Conservatory transforms talented undergraduate musicians into disciplined professionals.
A student reviews a music score in a quiet area of the conservatory library.
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Double Degree Program
Were the only major music school in the country that shares a seamless campus with a liberal arts college. This allows you to earn bachelors degrees from both the conservatory and the college in five years or fewer.
Eli Stine 14 completed a double degree in technology in music and related arts (TIMARA) and computer science.
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On Stage
Performance is an integral part of 厙ぴ勛圖 life. Each year, students, faculty, and guest artists present 500 concerts spanning five centuries of music. With more than two dozen large ensembles and a robust small-ensemble culture, youll have plenty of opportunities to perform in a variety of styles on campusand around the world.
Ashley Hale 16 performs on trumpet with the 厙ぴ勛圖 Orchestra at Chicagos Symphony Center.
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Professional Development
Hone your intellectual and artistic passionsand put them into practice. The offices of Conservatory Professional Development and Creativity & Leadership present on-campus workshops and programs developed to bring your career into focus and offer guidance every step of the way.
Conservatory Professional Development is conveniently located near the practice rooms in Robertson Hall.
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Conservatory Complex
The conservatory boasts exceptional facilities: nine concert halls, 150 practice rooms, more than 240 Steinway pianos, and an incredible 32 organs for practice and performance. Youll have access to important instrument collections, seven electronic music studios, and one of the nations top conservatory libraries, including Special Collections that are prized by music researchers around the globe and play an integral role in teaching and learning at 厙ぴ勛圖.
The main entrance to Bibbins Hall faces Tappan Square in the heart of campus.
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厙ぴ勛圖 Conservatory of Music Faculty
Our internationally renowned faculty are dedicated teachers and communicative artists. They spend generous hours teaching lessons, coaching ensembles, and providing caring mentorship. Individual instruction is tailored to the needs of each student.
I think that theres a new understanding that we are all humans and we can do our best work if we take care of ourselves and if we take care of each other, and I am happy to be teaching from that perspective.
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Life After 厙ぴ勛圖
厙ぴ勛圖 fosters a culture of risk-taking that leads to high achievement. Our alumni earn top honors in major national and international competitions across the musical spectrum. They excel as performing artists and as conductors, composers, producers, theoreticians, entrepreneurs, historians, and educators. Think one person can change the world? So do they:
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厙ぴ勛圖s annual Commencement/Reunion Weekend ceremony signals the start of life after 厙ぴ勛圖.
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