2016-17 GUIDE TO MUSIC SCHOOLS
Bard College Conservatory of Music
Bard College |
MISSION
Music, like all art, engages the mind and the heart. It redefines boundaries and questions limits in order to make a meaningful statement about the human condition. The education of the mind is, therefore, as important as the education of the fingers. The greatest musicians not only have the technical mastery to communicate effectively, but also are deeply curious and equally adept at analytical and emotional modes of thought. The mission of The Bard College Conservatory of Music is to provide the best possible preparation for a person dedicated to a life immersed in the creation and performance of music. The innovative curriculum of The Bard College Conservatory of Music is guided by the principle that musicians should be broadly educated in the liberal arts and sciences in order to achieve their greatest potential.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
All Conservatory undergraduates pursue a five-year program leading to two degrees: the bachelor of music degree and the bachelor of arts degree in a field other than music.
LOCATION
30 Campus Road
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504
UNITED STATES
ADMISSIONS
(845) 752-2409
Audition Requirements
Undergraduate and Advanced Performance Studies Audition Requirements [http://www.bard.edu/conservatory/undergraduate/requirements/]
Graduate Vocal Arts Program Audition Requirements> [http://www.bard.edu/conservatory/vap/admission/prescreening/]
Graduate Conducting Program Audition Requirements> [http://www.bard.edu/conservatory/gcp/admission]
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Our undergraduates tend to pursue graduate degrees from other major conservatories.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
135 music students
Music Faculty: 10 full time, 55 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Applied Music (Performance) • Brass • Composition (Performance) • Harp • Orchestral Conducting • Percussion • Piano • Strings • Theory • Voice/Opera • Woodwinds
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Graduate Vocal Arts Program [http://www.bard.edu/conservatory/vap/]
Graduate Conducting Program (Choral and Orchestral) [http://www.bard.edu/conservatory/gcp/]
Advanced Performance Studies Program [http://www.bard.edu/conservatory/aps/]
Post Graduate Collaborative Piano Fellowship [http://www.bard.edu/conservatory/fellowship/]
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Curtis Institute of Music |
MISSION
Drawing upon 90 years of artistry, the Curtis Institute of Music pairs tradition and innovation, educating exceptionally gifted young musicians as artist-citizens who engage a local and global community through music-making of the highest caliber. Each year 175 students come to Curtis, drawn by a tuition-free, performance-inspired learning culture. In this intimate environment, they are nurtured by a celebrated faculty and inspired by the school’s distinctive “learn by doing” approach, offering more than 200 concerts each year in Philadelphia, as well as performances around the world through Curtis on Tour.
The extraordinary young musicians of Curtis graduate to join 4,000 alumni who have long made music history. Each season leading orchestras, opera houses, and chamber music series around the world feature Curtis alumni. They are in the front rank of soloists, composers, and conductors and hold principal chairs in every major American orchestra. Curtis graduates are musical leaders, making a profound impact on music onstage and in their communities.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
Curtis provides full-tuition scholarships to all of its students ensuring that admissions are based on artistic promise alone There is no minimum or maximum age to enroll and the school admits only enough students to fill the places of the previous graduating class.
LOCATION
1726 Locust Street
Philadelphia, 19103
UNITED STATES
ADMISSIONS
(215) 717-3117
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Curtis offers several professional bridge programs designed for young artists beginning their professional career. These include fellowship programs for conductors and string quartets which offer numerous performance opportunities and mentorship from the Curtis faculty and guest artists. The post-graduate ArtistYear Fellowship Program brings art access and education to underserved communities through a year of paid service.
Alumni resources include access to the Careers in Music Speaker Series at Curtis, which showcases successful artists, industry experts, and ensembles who share their advice and perspective; entrepreneurship grants to provide start-up funding for musical projects; a LinkedIn group to professionally connect alumni; an online directory encouraging alumni to make connections as they travel and perform; and an alumni email address to maintain a visible presence with Curtis.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
175 music students
Music Faculty: 90 full time, 0 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Applied Music (Performance) • Brass • Composition (Performance) • Guitar • Harp • Orchestral Conducting • Organ • Percussion • Piano • Strings • Voice/Opera • Woodwinds
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Master of Music in Opera [http://www.curtis.edu/admissions/curtis-curriculum/degree-diploma-programs/master-of-music-in-opera/]
Post-Baccalaureate Diploma [http://www.curtis.edu/admissions/curtis-curriculum/degree-diploma-programs/post-baccalaureate-diploma/]
Professional Studies Certificate in Opera [http://www.curtis.edu/admissions/curtis-curriculum/degree-diploma-programs/professional-studies-certificate-in-opera/]
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