Vandercook College of Music

3140 S. Federal St., Chicago, IL 60616

http://www.vandercook.edu/

School Description

Provided by Vandercook College of Music

If music has been the best part of your life so far, and you want to share that gift with others, come to VanderCook College of Music. Here, you'll acquire the skills, techniques, and insights to teach and inspire music students of all ages.

The mission of VanderCook College of Music is to enrich the lives of present and future generations through the preparation of teachers in the instrumental, choral and general music disciplines. Through a broad-based curriculum, we strive to prepare excellent teachers with strong character, skill in the process of teaching, and respect for the essential role of music in our culture.

VanderCook is the only independent American college dedicated solely to music education. VCM graduates inspire a passion for music and learning in their students. If you’re a musician who wants to teach, there’s nowhere better to learn the craft.

VanderCook is a safe campus. In over four years there have been no reportable crimes or misdemeanors at VanderCook or involving VCM students or faculty on the IIT campus.

Over the last five years, 95% of VanderCook students have found jobs in music education within a year of earning their bachelor of music education.

VanderCook is located on the campus of the Illinois Institute of Technology, combining a small school community with big school facilities, including IIT’s dormitories, Galvin Library, gymnasium, and McCormick Student Center.

Experience Chicago. From VanderCook, a short elevated train ride takes you to the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and other world-class musical venues.

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Vandercook College of Music

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VanderCook College of Music is a private, liberal arts college in Chicago, Illinois, and is the only college in the country solely specializing in the training of music educators. Students may pursue a Bachelor of Music in Education (B.M.Ed.), Master of Music in Education (M.M.Ed.), and Master of Music in Education and Certification. The college is located in a Mies van der Rohe building on the campus of Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). VanderCook is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Association of Schools of Music, and the Illinois Board of Higher Education.

History

VanderCook Cornet School (later VanderCook College of Music) was founded in 1909 by Hale A. VanderCook to train professional musicians, directors and teachers.

The year 1909 is given as the founding date of VanderCook College because, in that year, Mr. VanderCook purchased the home, school and studios of his teacher, Alfred F. Weldon. The school was located at 1652 Warren Boulevard. Weldon (1862-1914) was one of the most famous brass instrument teachers in the Mid-West. The College’s current philosophy of music education can trace its roots back to A.F. Weldon.

Hale A. VanderCook continued Weldon’s teaching philosophy, with an expanded program of teaching. Mr. VanderCook was nationally known as a conductor, soloist, composer and teacher, and students came to him from all over the country for advanced training, coaching and preparations for professional careers.

Shortly after World War I, interest in school bands and orchestras and the need for trained teachers and directors for such organizations, created the demand for a special course of study to prepare for this work. For several years this work was given by individual lessons, but in 1926 classes in various subjects were organized.

By 1927, more space was needed and VanderCook purchased a large brownstone residence at 1655 Washington Blvd. (and Paulina), later adding adjacent buildings at 1653 and 1657 Washington Blvd. Students took required academic and education courses at nearby Lewis Institute. The root of the relationship between VanderCook College of Music and the Lewis Institute (later Illinois Institute of Technology) was the close friendship between Hale A. VanderCook and George L. Tenney, better known as “Doc” Tenney. “Doc” taught vocal music at the Lewis Institute and directed choirs in some of the largest churches in the Chicago area.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
114
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 16,610
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 35
Selectivity:
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Degree Programs at Vandercook College of Music

Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Education

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    • Teacher Training See more schools with programs in Teacher Training
      • Music Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.
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Master's Level Programs

  • Education

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    • Teacher Training See more schools with programs in Teacher Training
      • Music Teacher Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach music and music appreciation programs at various educational levels.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Men 54%
Women 46%
Race/Ethnicity
Other 46%
Caucasian 41%
African-American 8%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 59%
Out-of-State 41%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Illinois 59%
Michigan 14%
Indiana 11%
Wisconsin 7%
Georgia 3%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 79%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 16,610    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 15,890    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 720    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,775 21%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 5,302 21%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 3,492 100%  
Student Loans:
$ 6,329 89%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 9%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 420, Math: 440
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 600, Math: 570
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 91%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 25, Verbal: 26, Math: 26

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 35.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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Vandercook College of Music
Chicago, IL 60616
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