March 18, 2026
VanderCook is Chicago’s only college dedicated to music teachers. Photo provided by Brown Farmer Media.
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The VanderCook College of Music was founded by Hale A. VanderCook and Hubert E. Nutt in 1929, to fill a need and desire for music teachers within the schools by developing a curriculum for music teachers. Since its founding, 116 years ago, it has grown into a worldwide program that has provided opportunities for all levels of music education.