These additional classes contribute to the student's total musical understanding and ensure faster progress in private lessons. Jazz instruction is offered in piano, guitar, acoustic and electric bass, saxophone and voice. Teacher, parent and student work together in a cooperative relationship which encourages a love of music in an enjoyable yet structured environment. Children may start the program at four years of age. The goal is to develop skills in rhythm, melody and harmony that will enable a student to be literate in music.
Classes focus on the development of music reading skills in a lively and enjoyable format.
Classes are tailored to both the beginning student and to those students already studying an instrument. Emphasis is placed on the development of aural and music reading skills and knowledge of theoretical concepts. Students are actively engaged in singing or written exercises throughout each intensive class session. The Chicago Children's Choir at DePaul Founded in January of 1989, the DePaul Children's Choir is a neighborhood choir of The Chicago Children's Choir. Open to students in first through eighth grade, the choir program offers a comprehensive curriculum which emphasizes training in vocal production, performance skills and music theory.