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Community Music Division
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About Us 
The Community Music Division (CMD) offers high quality music instruction to over 600 individuals in the Chicago area from children to adults, and beginners to the most advanced students. CMD provides opportunities for serious musical study in a nurturing environment where students can reach their full potential.  

Taught by an outstanding faculty of 70 artist-educators, the school's comprehensive curriculum includes individual instruction on almost every instrument and voice, an early childhood program, and performance ensembles. The CMD serves additional communities through its partnership program with Chicago Public Schools. We are committed to an inclusive learning environment that respects the diversity and perspectives of all participants.  

During the Blue Demon Challenge, you can donate to the following funds:

  • Fund for the Community Music Division
  • CMD Endowed Scholarship in honor of Susanne Baker


Your donation allows us to provide significant financial assistance to students on campus and tuition-free musical instruction to students in our CPS Partnership Programs.

$53,000
Scholarship Challenge!
When 500 people make a gift of any size to any scholarship fund, Mike Thompson (BUS '85) will donate $53,000 to support student scholarships!
500 Donor Goal
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$1,200
125 Donor Challenge!
In celebration of the first 125 donors today, Joan and Jeff Ferrill will donate $1,200 to support students!
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50 States Challenge!
When at least one donor from all 50 states makes a gift of any size, an anonymous donor will give $50,000 to support students!
$50,000
Double Demon Challenge!
When 200 Double Demons (those with two degrees from DePaul) make a gift of any size, Kris Hansen will donate $50,000 to support students!
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International Donor Challenge!
When 25 donors from outside the United States make a gift of any size, Lucino Sotelo (BUS '93) will give $10,000!
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