Thanks to everyone who joined VanderCook’s Halloween celebration! 🎃 Your spooky lockers & costumes were amazing. 👻 And congratulations to our contest winners, we loved seeing your creativity and enthusiasm come to life! 🧡🖤 #VanderCook #Halloween #SpookySeason

🎉 Our last spotlight is on Ari 🎉 🎤 Intended Major: Music in Performance and Pedagogy; Vocal Major Welcome to the VanderFamily! #ClassOf2029 #MusicEducation #MusicMatters #VanderCookGrads #FutureMusicEducators #MusicEducators #VanderCook #vandercookcollegeofmusic

This past Friday, our students had the pleasure of hearing from an alumni panel. Before the panel, our mariachi band performed in honor of Día de los Muertos.💐 Thank you to all the performers and alumni for such an inspiring seminar! #musiceducation #vandercook #dayofthedead

How can we make music accessible to every student? 🎶 Join Dr. Alice Hammel for the MECA Webinar: “How Do I Teach Students with Disabilities?” 📅 Nov. 10 | 🕖 7pm CST | 💻 Zoom 🎓 Hosted by VanderCook College of Music’s MECA program 🔗 Register: hubs.la/Q03R1Mxc0

One Week Away ‼️ If you are auditioning, remember that your application must be submitted before the event. Register now! hubs.la/Q03R8RgS0 #vandercook #futuremusiceducator #collegeaudition #musicmajorlife

🎻 Tomorrow! Don’t miss Cool Tricks With Your Bow - a free online masterclass led by Dr. Yvonne Davila-Cortes. Learn spiccato, ricochet, and other advanced techniques! 🗓️ Nov. 5 | 7 p.m. CT | Online | Free 🎶 Register now → hubs.la/Q03Rmx9N0 #MusicEducation

⚠️ Final Chance to Register ⚠️ Join us NEXT WEEK, Tuesday November 11, 2025! 📅 More Visit & Audition Days: February 3, 2026 March 3, 2026 April 10, 2026 – Junior Visit Day Register now! hubs.la/Q03RTkz00 #vandercook #futuremusiceducator #collegeaudition #musicmajorlife

Seminar 11/07/2025 (Pt. 2) Congratulations to all the students who performed in seminar last Friday. Thank you all for such lovely performances!

Seminar 11/07/2025 (Pt. 1) Congratulations to all the students who performed in seminar last Friday. Thank you all for such lovely performances!

🎶 Full tuition. Full potential. The VanderCook Scholars Program supports students entering the BMEd or BMped degree. Apply by Dec. 31 for priority consideration! hubs.la/Q03S1PmP0 #VanderCookCollege #MusicEducation #Scholarship

One City student Miles Tekie had the incredible opportunity to take a lesson with world-renowned violinist Rachel Barton Pine! In addition to her celebrated international career, Rachel is a passionate advocate for music education and serves on VanderCook’s Advisory Board.

Our annual Jazz & Percussion Concert brought the house down with unforgettable performances from our talented students, and the incredible Tony DeBlois. Thank you to everyone who made this night one to remember! #Jazz #MusicEducation

Our annual Jazz & Percussion Concert featured incredible performances from students to alumni, and even our President, the stage was alive with rhythm! Thank you to Joliet West Percussion Ensemble and everyone who made our annual concert unforgettable. #MusicEducation

Flexible Options for Music Educators! Our Dean will work with you to build a course plan to fit your needs: - Unforgettable Summer Residency - Real-World Results - MECA credits Apply Today: hubs.la/Q03T6fz90 Request More Information: hubs.la/Q03T6hT40

This past Tuesday, our incredible faculty stepped out of the classroom and onto the stage. Sharing music, laughter, and a meal with our amazing students! A huge THANK YOU to everyone who performed and makes this tradition so special. #VanderGiving #VCMCommunity #GratefulTogether

Seminar 11/14/2025 This Friday was our penultimate student performance seminar of the semester! Congratulations to all of the students for some great performances! (Pt. 2)

Seminar 11/14/2025 This Friday was our penultimate student performance seminar of the semester! Congratulations to all of the students for some great performances! (Pt. 1)

Seminar 11/14/2025 This Friday was our penultimate student performance seminar of the semester! Congratulations to all of the students for some great performances! (Pt. 3)

Missed Visit Day? You can still connect with VanderCook! 🎶 Schedule a personal visit 🎄 Attend our Nativity Concert 🎺 Visit us at Midwest Clinic (Dec 17–19) 📄 Start your application Your next step in music starts here. #VanderCookCollege #MusicEducation #MidwestClinic

In keeping with our founder’s philosophy that music education should be available to anyone, we are committed to giving 100% of our full-time undergraduate students funding. We also give assistance to our MCert/TCEP graduate students hubs.ly/Q03TQLVk0