Find Your Place in Music

Music is a vital part of the university experience at Concordia-Chicago, whether you are taking courses, participating in ensembles or enjoying music as a listener.

Nearly all core subjects are taught and ensembles conducted by regular full-time faculty who are recognized and highly respected in their fields of expertise. Many of our applied faculty members perform regularly in organizations such as Chicago Symphony Chorus, Lyric Opera Chorus, Chicago Sinfonietta, Illinois Philharmonic, Elmhurst Symphony and Symphony of Oak Park and River Forest. Our faculty takes a personal interest in your education and musicianship.


Explore Music Degrees

Because of the strong emphasis on music, the size and quality of our programs, faculty, facilities and ensembles exceed those of many other universities of comparable size.

Music (BA)

Music Education (BME)

Church Music (MA)

Music (MA)

Certificate Programs

For more details and information about the student experience, please see the music department student handbook.

An audition is required to be accepted as a music major. Auditions for Music Scholarships will also count towards admission into the program.