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Welcome to the Community Music Division’s 28th annual PERFORMATHON!
On May 4th, over 200 students of all ages will share their musical skills in a marathon recital to support the Community Music Division (CMD). As our only fundraiser, revenue from PERFORMATHON supports music education for our broader community, including need-based tuition scholarships and educational enrichment programs, and our CPS Teaching Artist Partnership Program.
To celebrate 36 years of music-making by our community school, we ask you to join us in meeting our goal of $36,000 for this important event. Music continues to be a unifying force, a source of inspiration, and a creative outlet for our students, and we hope you can help us ‘continue the music’ by donating today. Gifts of any amount are deeply appreciated, with specific suggestions located on the right side of this page. In addition to making a donation through our Inspire DePaul campaign, you can:
PURCHASE raffle tickets for the chance
to win free tuition for lessons
PURCHASE an ad in our virtual program book
CHECK out our Performathon merchandise
COMMUNITY MUSIC DIVISION
The Community Music Division (CMD) of DePaul University’s School of Music offers the highest quality music instruction to students of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive learning environment that respects the diversity and perspectives of all participants.
Founded in 1988, CMD is an established community music school that provides the Chicago area with access to quality music studies for both children and adults. Offering a broad range of programs for students beginning their musical journey and for those in more advanced stages of their musical development, CMD serves over 650 students each year with a faculty of 70 professional artist-educators. CMD’s curriculum includes individual lessons, small group classes, performance ensembles, and student recitals.
In addition to our on-site music instruction, CMD partners with Chicago Public Schools and Uniting Voices Chicago. We are proud that this year marks a decade of partnership with under-resourced public school music programs across Chicago, providing tuition-free instruction by DePaul School of Music graduate students to over 200 young musicians. Our long-time association with Uniting Voices Chicago has introduced thousands of children to the joys and benefits of choral music education.
Provide one year of educational materials for a need-based scholarship student.
Underwrite one year of costs for an under-resourced CPS school in the Teaching Artist Partnership Program.
