College of Du Page

The Music program provides an array of possibilities for undergraduate music majors, community members and college students. Students have the opportunity to study music appreciation, theory, aural skills, literature, world music, American music, music business and digital recording techniques.

The program offers the first two years a general education music degree program including musicianship sequences in theory and ear training and a sequence of four class piano courses designed for non-pianists. Applied lessons on most instruments and on a variety of music ensembles are offered to meet performance requirements.

Performing groups are open to all students regardless of major, and include Concert Choir, Jazz Choir, Chamber Singers, Community Jazz Ensemble, DuPage Chorale, DuPage Community Band, Chamber Orchestra, Small Group Jazz, Percussion Ensemble and Guitar Ensemble.

The integration of performance and academics helps students prepare for the professional world of music as performing artists, educators or hobbyists. Music courses are available in digital recording and editing, music theory and history.

Private Music Lessons

In addition to degrees and certificates in music business, audio production and music, COD offers private lessons in guitar, piano, organ, voice and all traditional band and orchestra instruments. Study one-on-one with professionals who perform with diverse groups such as the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago and Pearl Jam.

Every instructor holds an advanced degree in performance and pedagogy. All styles of music are represented, including classical, jazz, blues, and contemporary. Lessons are available for all ages and ability levels. For lessons for academic credit, contact Thomas Stark at (630) 942-2391 or email starkt1620@cod.edu. For non-credit lessons, contact Continuing Education at (630) 942-2208.