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Renée Vogen serves as Music Teaching Associate in Horn at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) within the School of Theatre and Music, with additional adjunct appointments at Northern Illinois University, Concordia University Chicago, and DePaul University.
Education
- Master of Music, DePaul University
- Bachelor of Music, Performer's Certificate and Arts Leadership Certificate, Eastman School of Music
Professional Focus As a Chicago-based freelance horn specialist, Ms. Vogen maintains an active performance career across major Midwest orchestras while developing comprehensive brass pedagogy programs. Her practice integrates orchestral performance, chamber music coaching, and community-focused music education initiatives spanning university settings to international youth programs.
Performance Profile She regularly performs with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Lyric Opera of Chicago, Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra, and Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra as a member of the Chicago Philharmonic. Her international engagements include teaching with Yo-Yo Ma's Youth Music Culture Guangdong (China, 2020), performing with the Iceland Symphony Orchestra (Reykjavík), and appearing at Italy's Umbria Jazz Festival with the Gil Evans Chamber Jazz Ensemble (2012).
Educational Impact Beyond university appointments, Ms. Vogen teaches at The People's Music School and delivers masterclasses at Eastman School of Music, Western Michigan University, Illinois State University, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, and Penn State University. Her work emphasizes building diverse musical communities through programs like UIC's Mariachi Festival and Honors Band Festival.
