For nearly 90 years, the University of Chicago Department of Music has prepared graduates to be leaders in the creation and study of music, both historical and contemporary. Graduates of the Department's PhD program hold professorships and lead scholarship in many of the pre-eminent universities, research, and music institutions around the world.
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Opus 50: Celebrating Barbara Schubert’s Leadership of the University Symphony Orchestra
The Department of Music is proud to celebrate a truly extraordinary milestone: 50 remarkable years of Barbara Schubert’s inspiring leadership of the University Symphony Orchestra. The season-long celebration culminates with a full weekend of events on campus, May 8-10, 2026, including a USO alumni mixer, a performance of Brahms' Academic Festival Overture by alumni musicians, a Sunday afternoon picnic, and more.
