The Bachelor of Music in Music Performance (Woodwinds) at De Paul University is your pathway to becoming a highly skilled and versatile woodwind musician in today's dynamic classical and contemporary music scenes. You will immerse yourself in a comprehensive curriculum that balances intensive private instruction with extensive ensemble experience, developing your technical proficiency, interpretive depth, and stage presence. This program is ideal for dedicated students eager to refine their craft, explore diverse repertoire, and prepare for a professional career in music performance, orchestral playing, or chamber music.
Over four years of full-time, on-campus study, you will engage in private lessons, chamber music ensembles, and orchestral repertoire, alongside foundational music theory, history, and aural skills development. You will also gain practical experience in music technology, recording, and professional development, including music entrepreneurship and career planning. Your journey culminates in junior and senior recitals, performance workshops, and opportunities to perform in prestigious Chicago venues, preparing you for graduate studies or a successful career as a professional woodwind performer.