The Music Department prepares students with highly diverse musical backgrounds for successful college-level music study and professional careers.

Our curriculum is firmly rooted in the traditions of classical music and jazz, and is comprised of high-level private study, academic music courses, ensemble experience, and performance opportunities.

Private instruction is an essential piece of a young musician’s growth. The Music Department has assembled an experienced and creative faculty who help our students move forward on their individual paths. Each student has a weekly 45-minute private lesson on his or her principal instrument and, in turn, prepares for performances and recitals, competitions, quarterly proficiencies and juries, a senior recital, and ultimately, college auditions.

Students also receive training in a variety of academic classes designed to support their artistic development and instrumental or vocal progress. They are also placed in several ensembles and these groups participate in a year-round series of performances.

Music Course Offerings:
Chamber Ensemble
Composition
Ear Training 1, 2, and Advanced
Film Scoring
Jazz Combo
Jazz Improvisation
Jazz Vocal Workshop
Music Theory 1, 2, and Advanced
Piano Lab
Private Lesson
Studio
World Music Ensemble
Vocal Performance Workshop

Access CAA Music Faculty Bios here.

International Composition Competition Registration

Please enter the number of entry tickets you wish to purchase.
Each entry fee is $30.

Deadline for registration is Jan. 18, 2013.
If you have any questions, please contact Jesse Langen at jlangen@chicagoartsacademy.org.