Music - Fine and Performing Arts - Columbia College Chicago

Create, perform, and record your music at Columbia.

At Columbia, you’ll study with professionals, including our faculty of musicians and visiting artists-in-residence. You’ll have opportunities to perform and create music in ensembles focusing on contemporary, urban, and popular music styles. You'll also have the chance to build contacts and acquire business training that will help you make a successful living through your passion.

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Fusion Ensemble Wins In 40th Annual Downbeat Student Music Awards
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Artists-in-Residence
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The Music Department brings nationally and internationally recognized professional musicians to Columbia for week-long residencies every semester. The artists lead workshops, master classes, and rehearsals with student ensembles in preparation for recording sessions and public performances.Read More
Composers-in-Residence
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A one-of-a-kind residency program brings nationally renowned composers at the height of their careers to Columbia for seven-week workshops with Music Composition for the Screen MFA students.Read More
Deep Dish Music Festival
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Columbia College Chicago hosts an all-day invitational music festival for high school and community college ensembles to celebrate and cultivate their unique musical talents. Growing out of the Contemporary, Urban, and Popular Music and Jazz Studies programs, this festival is designed specifically for ensembles who perform pop, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, rock, gospel, and Latin music.Read More