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Where the most Inspired Musicians
become the most Inspiring Music Teachers

    Academic Programs

    BMEd

    Bachelor of
    Music Education

    TCEP

    Teacher Certification
    Entitlement Program

    MCert

    Master of Music
    & Certification

    MMEd

    Master of
    Music Education

    MECA

    Continuing Education

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    Nationally Rated "Best Hidden Gem Music Education Schools"
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    Events

    December 20, 2024

    VanderCook Full Board Meeting

    December 19, 2024

    Annual Alumni Reception

    December 6, 2024

    End of Fall 2024 Classes

    December 9, 2024

    Final Exam Week

    Meet our Staff

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    Doug Bistrow

    Applied Bass
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    Michael Becker

    World Music, Music History
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    Dr. Bonnie Campbell

    Applied Clarinet
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    Stacey Larson Dolan
    (MMEd '98)

    Undergraduate Dean,
    Associate Director of Bands

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    Manju Durairaj (MMEd '03)

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    Congratulations to the
    Class of 2020

    A heartfelt hats-off to the following Bachelors of Music Education:

    Melissa Noelle Anderson
    Amanda Doris Armstrong
    Yaz A. Bellar
    Madison Alexandria Colasanti
    Jeremy Andrew Kochman
    Emily V. Kolody
    Rachel Maria Elena Nesti
    Dylan Robert Palmer
    Zoë Lynnette Perillo
    Jesse Reyes
    Alex Matthew Schultz
    Ciara Rose Smith
    Korben James Wilson

    We are delighted to announce

    2020 Chapter of Excellence

    VanderCook’s NAfME collegiate chapter has been selected as the
    2020 Chapter of Excellence in the music program category.
    The chapter will be recognized on June 25, 2020, during the virtual NAfME Reimagined National Leadership Assembly (details available here). Congratulations to the chapter’s e-board for all of their dedicated work and leadership!

    Matthew Hendricks, President
    Taylor Muñoz, President Elect
    Hope Miner, Secretary
    Khristopher Granados, Treasurer
    Marie Williams, Historian
    David Martinez, Warden
    Christopher Matthews, Undergraduate Representative

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    The mission of VanderCook College of Music is to enrich the lives of present and future generations by developing uniquely skilled music teachers who exhibit strong character, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence.

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