Artists-In-Residence

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Several exceptional professional music ensembles call Chicago their academic home. As artists-in-residence, these groups devote special attention to Department students, giving lectures, leading sectionals, and offering coachings, open rehearsals and performances in addition to their professional engagements on campus.

Chicago’s artists-in-residence also anchor the acclaimed Contempo performance series. Featuring works of student composers and other contemporary chamber pieces, Contempo offers engaging and insightful performances of cutting-edge compositions.

Learn more about the Department’s artists-in-residence:

Pacifica Quartet
eighth blackbird
Newberry Consort
Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra