Chicago College of Performing Arts

Comprising the Music Conservatory and the Theatre Conservatory, CCPA trains world-class musicians and theatre professionals in the heart of one of the country's most creatively accomplished cities.

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Music Conservatory

The Music Conservatory faculty includes more than 25 members of the Chicago Symphony and Lyric Opera Orchestras, Metropolitan and Lyric Opera stars, Grammy award-winning jazz artists, and other internationally-recognized professionals. Our teacher-artists provide their students with one-on-one instruction, technical expertise, and an inspiring love of music.

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CCPA News

Daron Hagen and crew practicing for Orson Rehearse

Critically-Acclaimed Composer, CCPA Faculty Daron Hagen to Premiere "Orson Rehearsed" at Studebaker Theatre

September 14, 2018

Jazz Studies Alumna Rose Colella To Make Special Appearance at Triad Theatre in NYC

July 23, 2018

Voice Performance Alumnus Selected for the 2018–19 Domingo-Cafritz Young Artist Program

June 25, 2018

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Theatre Conservatory

The Theatre Conservatory of the Chicago College of Performing Arts consists of nearly 200 students, divided between our Acting and Musical Theatre programs. Students are guaranteed onstage performance credit every semester that they are at CCPA - more time onstage means more training for your future career in the theatre.

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Schedule a CCPA Tour

Join us for a tour of Roosevelt's campus, dormitories, and performing arts facilities, followed by a Q&A session with a Performing Arts Admission Counselor.

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Spend summer in the city!

CCPA summer institutes and camps are designed for high school and college-aged students. Study with our world-class faculty in private lessons, seminars, and masterclasses while living on campus and exploring all downtown Chicago has to offer in the summertime!

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Upcoming Performances

CCPA Wind Ensemble Concert

Fri, Sep 21, 2018

Ganz Hall, 430 S Michigan Ave. 7th Floor Chicago, IL 60605

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Freshman Showcase

Fri, Sep 21, 2018

The Katten/Landau Studio, 425 S. Wabash, 4th floor, Chicago, IL 60605

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Freshman Showcase

Sat, Sep 22, 2018

The Katten/Landau Studio, 425 S. Wabash, 4th floor, Chicago, IL 60605

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

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