VanderCook College of Music Alumni

Save money, learn valuable skills, and take control of your instrument care this summer! 🎶 🔧

VanderCook's MECA Instrument Repair Workshops provide practical training across a wide range of skills, with additional topics shaped by participant interests.

Limited spots available - Register for one, two, or all three summer sessions! https://hubs.la/Q04l3ffT0

Music Educators — Spend two weeks at VanderCook College of Music, in the beautiful city of Chicago, learning the fundamental principles of the Orff Approach.

This child-centered way of learning music will encourage your students to enjoy music-making while enhancing their awareness of space, time, form, line, color, design and mood.

Learn More and Register Today: https://hubs.la/Q04l3LS-0

Your future students are waiting for the teacher you are about to become. 🎶✨

Today is the final deadline to submit your application for the Summer 2026 MMEd cohort at VanderCook. Join a community of dedicated music educators who are passionate about refining their craft, sharing ideas, and elevating classroom learning.

⏳ Hit submit today and join us this summer!

💻 Submit here: https://hubs.la/Q04kzdJ60

🎻 Join us on campus in Chicago for an exciting Summer Strings Workshop!

This workshop offers a unique opportunity to enhance your knowledge of string setup, conducting, rehearsal techniques, and classroom management.

Register today: https://hubs.la/Q04kYwhS0
On-campus housing is available: https://hubs.la/Q04kYW360

Meet the incoming Class of Fall 2026!

Today we are spotlighting incoming pianist Alex Francisco! Alex is joining the VanderCook family this fall to dive into music education.

In his own words: "I play piano and I'm excited to meet everyone and learn how to teach music."

Welcome to the community, Alex! We are so excited to have you here. 🎹❤️

See you at 7PM Central Time for the General Alumni Meeting on Zoom https://zoom.us/s/3290037027

🎶 🎉 Congratulations to our One City Jazz Program for giving a wonderful performance at the 2026 Chicago Blues Festival on Friday, June 5th! 🎷🎺

VanderCook's MECA online summer season starts today!

It’s not too late to register for a course.

Explore the Full Catalog and Enroll Now: https://hubs.la/Q04kqlB80

🎶 VanderCook's MECA Summer Season Begins on Monday!

"I'm being honest here. I earned my Masters degree in Mus. Ed. after I started my first teaching job. The 3 classes I have taken with Vandercook have been the best classes I have taken since my undergrad. I'm planning to take another this summer." -2026 Spring MECA Participant

Enroll today and be ready when courses begin on June 8!
https://hubs.la/Q04k8xcY0

Hope to see you via Zoom on Monday for our next Alumni General Meeting. Learn about our upcoming alumni weekend and more! Monday, June 8, 2026, 7PM CST, https://zoom.us/s/3290037027