Join us in making music!
The Music Department at College of DuPage boasts a variety of music ensembles and offers private lessons in voice and on any instrument, or group lessons in voice and piano, as well as courses in digital recording and editing, music theory and history.
Find a musical community and experience the joy of performing in one of COD’s many ensembles. Musicians of all ages are welcome to join. Select ensembles require an audition to join and/or for placement. Email the director or for any general questions call (630) 942-2048.
For more information on private lessons click here.
Free Music Fridays @ Noon
Curated by Music Department Chair Matt Shevitz, Free Music Fridays is a series of one-hour programs featuring the College of DuPage faculty, students, alumni and guests. Click HERE to view the full schedule.
For more information on music courses including class voice, class piano, world music, music appreciation, American music, music business, or recording techniques, visit the College of DuPage academic page.
Monday, Oct 20 | 7:30p
DuPage Community Concert Band Director Mark A. Taylor DuPage Community Concert Band exists to embrace and express all of the beauty and glory we can share through playing great music. Concerts feature music that entertains the audience, while stimulating the performer in a manner consistent with the representation and growth of the college and community…
Wednesday, Oct 22 | 7:30p
COD students present an evening of music featuring a wide range of works. Concert features string and wind players, percussionists, jazz musicians, and singers with enthusiasm and creativity. For all of these groups, this concert represents the first public performance of the semester. Featuring five COD music department ensembles: Chamber Orchestra, Director Mark Liu Chamber Singers, Director Patrick O’Shea…
Thursday, Dec 4 | 7:30p
Director Matt Shevitz The DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble performs programs throughout the academic year as well as numerous off‐campus performances. The ensemble has accompanied guest artists such as Melissa Aldana, Wycliffe Gordon, Ignacio Berroa, Carl Allen, Dee Alexander, Fareed Haque, Jens Lindemann, Victor Garcia, and Mark Colby, is a frequent presence at the Elmhurst University…
Sunday, Dec 7 | 7:30p
DuPage Chorale DuPage Chorale is a large community chorus based at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. There is no audition for DuPage Chorale membership. Adult singers of all voice types and ages are welcome. Members come from all western suburban locations. For more information, contact Director Patrick O’Shea at osheap709@cod.edu or 630-942-2552. About the…
Monday, Dec 8 | 7:30p
DuPage Community Concert Band A Holiday Spectacular Director Mark A. Taylor DuPage Community Concert Band presents a holiday concert that is a joyful celebration of the diverse and colorful traditions of this festive time of year. Selections include: Fanfare for the Festival of Lights by Evan vanDoren Once in Royal David’s City by Henry Gauntlett,…
Tuesday, Dec 9 | 7:30p
Chamber Orchestra is a mixed group of instrumentalists consisting of student and community members and is open to all from high school to adult ages. The ensemble performs both traditional literature for small orchestra/chamber music from the 1600s through the 20th century as well as less traditional chamber orchestra styles such as jazz, contemporary classical,…
Wednesday, Dec 10 | 7:30p
Director Ben Wahlund About the Ensemble: Percussion Ensemble is a chamber ensemble that studies and performs repertoire written specifically for the percussion family as well as transcriptions adaptable to percussion. No audition necessary. About the Director: Ben Wahlund is a Grammy nominated, award-winning music educator, composer and performer who lives in the Chicago area. He earned a…
Thursday, Dec 11 | 11a
Director Steve Ramsdell Come hear the Guitar Ensemble and experience a lively mix of blues, jazz, funk and even classical arranged for a variety of guitarists! About the Ensemble: Guitar Ensemble features acoustic and electric guitars performing 20th century American music. No audition necessary. About the Director: Chicago-based guitarist Steve Ramsdell performs commercial music, jazz classics, solo…
Thursday, Dec 11 | 7:30p
Director Patrick O’Shea Chamber Singers specialize in vocal chamber music of all periods with particular emphasis on Renaissance madrigal and motets, music of the 20th century, and the music of many cultures. Contemporary music includes major composers, avant-garde music and arrangements of folk, ethnic and popular music. This select ensemble includes voice majors, other music…
Friday, Dec 12 | 7:30p
Director Matt Shevitz Come listen to students perform songs from a wide range of genres including funk, punk, jazz, soul, and Afro-Cuban music! The performance space is turned into a nightclub complete with refreshments and cafe tables. Performance features a variety of types of jazz, ranging from classic to contemporary, instrumental as well as vocal. About…
Monday, Mar 23 | 7:30p
Director Mark A. Taylor DuPage Community Concert Band exists to embrace and express all of the beauty and glory we can share through playing great music. Concerts feature entertaining music for audiences, as well as stimulating the performer that is consistent with the representation and growth of the college and community band. Rehearsal for the…
Wednesday, Mar 25 | 7:30p
COD students present an evening of music featuring a wide range of works. Concert features string and wind players, percussionists, jazz musicians, and singers with enthusiasm and creativity. For all of these groups, this concert represents the first public performance of the semester. Featuring five COD music department ensembles: Chamber Orchestra, Director Mark Liu Chamber Singers, Director Patrick O’Shea…
Thursday, May 7 | 7:30p
Director Matt Shevitz The DuPage Community Jazz Ensemble performs programs throughout the academic year as well as numerous off‐campus performances. The ensemble has accompanied guest artists such as Melissa Aldana, Wycliffe Gordon, Ignacio Berroa, Carl Allen, Dee Alexander, Fareed Haque, Jens Lindemann, Victor Garcia, and Mark Colby, is a frequent presence at the Elmhurst University…
Saturday, May 9 | 7:30p
Patrick O’Shea, Director DuPage Chorale is a large community chorus based at College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn. There is no audition for DuPage Chorale membership. Adult singers of all voice types and ages are welcome. Members come from all western suburban locations. For more information, contact Director Patrick O’Shea at osheap709@cod.edu or at 630-942-2552. About…
Monday, May 11 | 7:30p
Director Mark A. Taylor DuPage Community Concert Band exists to embrace and express all of the beauty and glory we can share through playing great music. Concerts feature entertaining music for audiences, as well as stimulating the performer that is consistent with the representation and growth of the college and community band. Rehearsal for the…
Tuesday, May 12 | 7:30p
Director Ben Wahlund About the Ensemble: Percussion Ensemble is a chamber ensemble that studies and performs repertoire written specifically for the percussion family as well as transcriptions adaptable to percussion. No audition necessary. About the Director: Ben Wahlund is a Grammy nominated, award-winning music educator, composer and performer who lives in the Chicago area. He earned a…
Wednesday, May 13 | 7:30p
Chamber Orchestra is a mixed group of instrumentalists consisting of student and community members and is open to all from high school to adult ages. The ensemble performs both traditional literature for small orchestra/chamber music from the 1600s through the 20th century as well as less traditional chamber orchestra styles such as jazz, contemporary classical,…
Thursday, May 14 | 11a
Director Steve Ramsdell Come hear the Guitar Ensemble and experience a lively mix of blues, jazz, funk and even classical arranged for a variety of guitarists! About the Ensemble: Guitar Ensemble features acoustic and electric guitars performing 20th century American music. No audition necessary. About the Director: Chicago-based guitarist Steve Ramsdell performs commercial music, jazz classics, solo…
Thursday, May 14 | 7:30p
Director Patrick O'Shea Chamber Singers specialize in vocal chamber music of all periods with particular emphasis on Renaissance madrigal and motets, music of the 20th century, and the music of many cultures. Contemporary music includes major composers, avant-garde music and arrangements of folk, ethnic and popular music. This select ensemble includes voice majors, other music…
Friday, May 15 | 7:30p
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the College of DuPage Jazz/Pop Ensembles concert, where students take center stage to perform their own unique arrangements! The concert will feature an eclectic mix of music from various genres, showcasing the creativity and talent of the student performers. From jazz to pop to everything in between, each…
