DePaul University School of Music

08/21/2026

So proud of our faculty and alumni who are a part of this incredible project! Details below to stream and enjoy.

Album · 2026 · 18 Songs

08/21/2026

We’re proud to see so many members of the School of Music community contribute their artistry to Cabinet of Wonder, an extraordinary new project from singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant in collaboration with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Chicago Children’s Theatre, streaming everywhere today!

The 17-song collection was recorded with Ryan Freeland, director of DePaul’s Sound Recording Technology program and six-time Grammy Award-winning recording engineer, serving as chief audio engineer.

Among the many artists on the project were five Chicago Symphony Orchestra musicians who are members of our faculty: Rob Kassinger, bass, Miles Maner, bassoon, Charles Vernon, trombone, Oto Carrillo, horn, and Emma Gerstein, flute, along with DePaul alumnus Richard Brasseale (BM ’17, MM ’19), saxophone, and SOM faculty member Julia Coronelli, harp.

Three years in the making, Cabinet of Wonder brings together music, storytelling and visual art while creating a free educational resource for children, families and teachers.

We’re delighted to celebrate our faculty and alumni who helped bring this remarkable project to life.

Learn more about the project here: https://bit.ly/4qvVWZ5

Congratulations to all of the artists on this extraordinary project! Natalie Merchant Chicago Symphony Orchestra Chicago Children's Theatre Nonesuch Records and The National Head Start

07/29/2026

Congratulations to alum Wanees Zarour on the release of his new album, Silwan! In addition to his work as a composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist, Zarour serves as co-director of the Chicago Immigrant Orchestra and director of the Middle East Music Ensemble at the University of Chicago. Videos from the recording sessions are available on YouTube.

You can see Wanees Zarour & at on Saturday, September 26 @ 2:30 PM!

07/06/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Classical WFMT 98.7 for broadcasting the DePaul Symphony Orchestra’s (DPSO) performance this past Saturday, and to everyone who tuned in to listen!

As we celebrate the final DPSO performance of the season, we're especially grateful for our incredible student musicians and to Music Director and Conductor Francesco Milioto for an inspiring first season leading the orchestra. Thank you also to our audiences and supporters for making this year so memorable—your enthusiasm and encouragement mean the world to us.

We’re already looking ahead! Watch for our 2026–2027 concert schedule and ticket reservations this September. We can't wait to welcome you back to the concert hall.

Thank you for being part of our musical community. We'll see you this fall!

📷: Todd Rosenberg

07/02/2026

Tune in this Saturday, July 4 at 11 AM for a special broadcast on Classical WFMT 98.7!

Hear the DePaul Symphony Orchestra perform Korngold's Violin Concerto, featuring violinist Olha Tytarenko and music director and conductor, Francesco Milioto.

This broadcast was recorded during our Annual Concerto Competition Winners Concert on May 22, 2026, in Gannon Concert Hall and is part of Introductions, WFMT's long-running series highlighting outstanding young musicians from across Chicago.

Listen on 98.7 FM, stream live at wfmt.com, or by using the WFMT app.

Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate the incredible artistry of our students!

06/30/2026

Calling all School of Music alumni - don't miss the DePaul University Alumni event on July 23! Enjoy great music from the Grant Park Music Festival performed by several faculty members and SOM alum Josh Jones (BM '14). More info and RSVP details below!

Come join us for summertime Chi 😎 Register today!
https://www.alumni.depaul.edu/s/1906/19/interior.aspx?sid=1906&gid=2&pgid=630

06/15/2026

Sending congratulations to faculty member and alum Joe Clark for his work on this amazing project with Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Abbott. Read the full NYTimes article here: https://bit.ly/3Q249GX

Congratulations, Joe!!

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra has recorded a new score by local composer Joe Clark to accompany “Intergalactica," a mixed-reality video game specifically designed to aid with blood donation.

06/13/2026

Celebrate with us tonight!

The School of Music commencement ceremony, with the College of Science and Health will be held from 6PM - 8:30PM.

Join us on livestream as we celebrate our graduates. It has been our honor to have you as a part of the School of Music. We are confident that you are prepared and ready to make a positive difference in the world!

Cheers to the class of 2026!

For livestream and commencement program: https://linktr.ee/depaulsom

04/08/2026

Spring Quarter events are underway - with three student recitals, a performance from the DePaul Percussion Ensemble and the Kleinman Hirt Vocal competition, featuring both undergraduate and graduate students in our voice area.

All events are free and open to the general public. Visit https://bit.ly/SOMConcertSchedule for all the details and to reserve your seats!