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🎶 VanderCook is at the AOSA Conference in Richmond, Virginia! We’re excited to connect with fellow music educators, meet new faces, and share more about our programs and opportunities. #VanderCookCollege #AOSA #AOSAConference #OrffSchulwerk #MusicEducation #MusicTeachers

Big news for Lukas Roy! After completing his teaching certification, he’s officially landed a job as the Choir Director at Sherrard Junior/Senior HS! Congratulations and best of luck as you begin your teaching journey! 🎵✨ #VanderCook #MusicEd #ChoirDirector #FutureTeachers

📣 We are excited to announce the appointment of Dr. Christopher O’Hara as instructor of trumpet.  Learn more about Dr. O’Hara and read his full bio at: hubs.la/Q04sGtSn0 Welcome Dr. O’Hara! 🎺

🎺 Band educators—take your teaching to the next level this fall! Develop your skills, explore new strategies & learn on your own time with flexible online courses that work with your schedule. Register today! hubs.la/Q04srPS30 #VanderCook #MECA #Band #MusicEducation #PD

Big news for BMEd grad Brandon Zavaleta! He just secured a position as a K-5 General Music Teacher at Knapp Elementary School in Racine, WI! Congratulations on starting your teaching journey! 🎺✨ #VanderCook #MusicEd #FutureTeachers #ClassOf2026

Music Educators- Strengthen your technology skills and discover new tools for the classroom this Fall with VanderCook’s MECA online courses. Take advantage of our early registration discount and secure your spot today! hubs.la/Q04s7sMS0 #MusicEd #ProfessionalDevelopment

Congrats to graduating BMEd student Jonathan Matthews! 🎓🎶 He’s officially the new Band Director at O. W. Huth Middle School! We’re so proud & can’t wait to watch your journey ahead. 🎺🥁 #BandDirector #VanderCook

🎶 Choral music educators — Elevate your teaching this fall. From beginning choirs to advanced ensembles, VanderCook's MECA Fall Online Courses offer practical strategies and fresh ideas you can bring directly to your classroom. Register today 🎼: hubs.la/Q04rR-jN0

🎶 Attention Music Educators! 🎶 Registration is now open for VanderCook College of Music's MECA Fall Online Courses! Early Registration Discount: Save $15 hubs.la/Q04rJLT90 #MusicEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #VanderCook

Huge congratulations to VanderCook BMEd graduate Elora Maniatis! 🎓✨ Elora is heading to Edison Elementary School in Hammond, IN, to shape the next generation of young musicians. We are so proud! 🎵🍎 #VanderCook #MusicEducation #VCMAlumni

This summer, VanderCook's campus was filled with learning, collaboration, and unforgettable musical moments. 🎶 Here are a few highlights from MECA's on campus workshops. 📸 #VanderCook #Chicago #MECA #MusicEd #Strings #Band #Choral #Orff

Mark your calendars! 📅 The 2027 application for VanderCook College of Music opens in exactly two weeks. Don't miss your chance to join a community where the most inspired musicians become the most inspiring music educators. 🎵 Set your reminders for August 15th! #VanderCook

Huge congratulations to graduating BMEd student Juliana Kaleskas! 🎶 Juliana has accepted positions at BOTH Churchill Road & Chesterbrook Elementary as their new General Music Teacher! 🍎 We're so proud! #MusicEducation #ClassOf2026 #MusicTeacher #VanderCook

We're incredibly proud of our latest BMEd graduate, Nick Falace! He’s staying right here in Chicago to shape the next generation of musicians as a K-5 Music Educator at Daystar Academy! Congratulations, Nick! 🎉 #ClassOf2026 #BMEd #MusicEd

Starting in 2028 VanderCook will move to a new home built to support its future. A campus to grow our mission and inspire our students. Thank you to our VanderCook family for helping us build the future together. Welcome home. hubs.la/Q04qM7-N0

Tomorrow... We celebrate our graduates. Tomorrow... We applaud their accomplishments. Tomorrow... We look toward the future. See you at Symphony Center. #TheNextNote

We are proud to honor two remarkable visionaries as our 2026 Honorary Doctorate Recipients. Please click the link below to learn more about their inspiring work and for a list of past recipients. hubs.la/Q04qBvV80

Future music educators! 🎺 VanderCook is heading to the Interlochen Center for the Arts Annual College Fair on Monday, 7/27! Meet our Director of Admissions to learn about our programs & campus life. Fill out our info form: hubs.la/Q04qbGDS0 #Interlochen #MusicEd

Four days... One graduating class. One unforgettable celebration. And one exciting glimpse into the future. #TheNextNote

Level up your teaching career without pausing it! The MMEd program at VanderCook offers 100% practical, hands-on tools for your busy schedule. Fully summer-based, school-year, or hybrid formats available. ⏳ Fall '26 Deadline: Sept 10! 👉 Apply here: hubs.la/Q04q9XZR0