Information about the Music Department

The University of Chicago Laboratory Schools

Music

Music touches the mind, body, and spirit. Through the study of music we have the opportunity to have it become a compelling, meaningful, and powerful force in our lives. The serious study of music is vital to the appreciation and understanding of our culture and the cultures of the world. Through listing, performing, and creating music we are civilized and socialized.

The music curriculum is based upon learning by experience. The is true from the very earliest elementary school classes through high school. The primary goals of the music program are to develop basic music literacy in all of our students and to insure that our students have a basic knowledge of music history and literature. To meet this goal all students take music through 8th grade. In high school all students are required to take one credit in music for graduation and may take additional classes for elective credit.

For more info & concert schedule: UCLS Music Department Blog