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In keeping with social distancing guidelines, the Department of Fine and Performing Arts is now offering prospective students and families online tours in all areas - Dance, Fine Arts, Music, and Theatre. These individualized online meetings are available M-F during regular business hours and are guided by our friendly and knowledgeable guides.
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INCOMING STUDENTS
Welcome to the Loyola Music Program!
Thank you for choosing the Music Program at Loyola University Chicago. Follow the link below for important information regarding orientation, auditions, ensembles, and more as you prepare to join our vibrant community in Fall 2020.LEARN MORE -
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Student featured in National Association of Pastoral Musicians Lunchtime Virtual Concert Series
Rising senior majoring in Music and Psychology, Laura Bottei recently performed an organ concert titled "Play Like A Girl" as part of the National Association of Pastoral Musicians Lunchtime Virtual Concert Series. A native of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Laura began studying piano at the age of 5. At Loyola, she studies organ with Steven Betancourt, voice with Sarah Ponder, and previously studied piano with Anthony Molinaro. During the 2019-20 and 2020-21 academic years, she is serving as the organ scholar at Fourth Presbyterian Church in Chicago. Following graduation, Laura plans to pursue an MM in organ performance. Program: Prelude and Fugue in C Major, BWV 531- J.S. Bach (1685-1750); Kommst du nun, Jesu, vom Himmel herunter, BWV 650- J.S. Bach; Sonata No. 4 in B flat Major- Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847): I. Allegro con brio, II. Andante religioso, III. Allegretto, IV. Allegro maestoso e vivace,; Carillon, from 24 Pieces in free style- Louis Vierne (1870-1937) WATCH VIDEO -
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Music Students and Faculty Collaborate Remotely to Create Online Soundscapes
Celebrate Earth 1 is the first part in an ongoing YouTube virtual project designed by students and faculty from the DFPA. This online soundscape is based on variations of the medieval chant, "Adoro te devote," culminating in the hymn "For the Beauty of the Earth." The singers and instrumentalists recorded their parts individually, then were compiled into a cohesive work. This first installment features over one hundred choristers from the LUC Women's Chorus (conducted by Jennifer Budziak), University Chorale, and Chamber Choir (conducted by Kirsten Hedegaard), as well as guest musicians: Rich Leasure, organ, Jim Gailloreto, soprano saxophone, and Jill Kaeding, cello. Sound production was done by Sam Mason, and video production was completed by Alec Loftus, both students in the music program. Part 2 will feature music from Paul Winter's Missa Gaia, which was set to be performed by the choirs and dance division in late March. Future installments will be completed over the summer.WATCH VIDEO -
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Alumni
Bill Cernota receives the 2019 CYSO Alumni Award
Loyola Music alum Bill Cernota, cellist for the Chicago Lyric Opera Orchestra, receives the 2019 CYSO Alumni Award. The Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra (CYSO) Community Partnership Programs support music training and access for more than 8,500 young musicians ages 6-18 each year. Click to read the CYSC blog post. -
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