Performathon

Welcome to the Community Music Division’s 30th annual PERFORMATHON. This event features over 200 students of all ages who will share their musical skills in a marathon recital day of performances in support of the Community Music Division (CMD). As our only fundraiser, revenue from PERFORMATHON supports need-based tuition scholarships, educational enrichment programs, and our CPS Teaching Artist Partnership Program, which provides student-centered, high quality music education to under-resourced CPS schools.

To celebrate 38 years of music-making by our community school founded in 1988, we ask you to join us in meeting our goal of $38,000 for this important event. Music is and continues to be a unifying force, a source of inspiration, and a creative outlet for our students, and we hope you can help us ‘continue the music’ by donating today. Gifts of any amount are deeply appreciated.

COMMUNITY MUSIC DIVISION The Community Music Division (CMD) of DePaul University’s School of Music offers the highest quality music instruction to students of all ages, skill levels, and backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive learning environment that respects the diversity and perspectives of all participants.

Founded in 1988, CMD is an established community music school that provides the Chicago area with access to quality music studies for both children and adults. Offering a broad range of programs for students beginning their musical journey and to those in more advanced stages of their musical development, CMD serves over 600 students each year with a faculty of 65 professional artist-educators. CMD’s curriculum includes individual lessons, small group classes, performance ensembles, and student recitals.

In addition to our on-site music instruction, CMD partners with Chicago Public Schools and Uniting Voices Chicago. The CPS Teaching Artist Partnership Program, staffed by graduate teaching artists from the DePaul School of Music, provides tuition-free, student-centered, high quality instruction to over 200 students in under-resourced schools. Our long-time association with Uniting Voices Chicago has introduced thousands of children to the joys and benefits of choral music education.