VanderCook College of Music
Visiting VanderCook
Visit us on campus!
Make plans now to visit the VanderCook College of Music campus where you will participate in rehearsals and classes, meet our faculty and staff, complete your audition, and more!
Sunday, September 27, 2026: Discover VanderCook
Tuesday, November 17, 2026: Audition and Visit Day, Senior Day, VanderGiving & Faculty Recital*
Tuesday, February 2, 2027: Audition and Visit Day, Senior Day*
Tuesday, March 2, 2027: Audition and Visit Day, Senior Day
Friday, April 9, 2027: Junior Visit Day
* Students applying for the VanderCook Scholars Program should plan to attend one of these sessions.
Personalized Visits!
Since each person and their situations are unique, students can also request a private visit and tour. Contact the Admissions Office at [email protected] or 312.235.4553 if you’d like to schedule a private tour.
Consultations with Music Faculty:
- Experience a one-on-one lesson with our world-renowned applied faculty! Students will have a 30-minute lesson with their primary lesson instructor and experience the collegiate level of musicianship!
Observe a Class or Rehearsal:
- VanderCook offers an extensive list of music and general education classes that potential students are welcome to observe. Classes range from methods courses, instrument techniques, general music courses, rehearsals, and so much more!
Campus Tour:
- Visiting VanderCook College of Music will give potential students the opportunity to see and experience everything that VanderCook has to offer. Located on the campus of IIT, VanderCook is only a few steps away from downtown Chicago in historic Bronzeville!
Chicago is our campus!
