2017-18 GUIDE TO MUSIC SCHOOLS
Bard College |
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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 Rd.
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504
ADMISSIONS
845-752-2409
Audition Requirements
Graduate Vocal Arts Program Audition Requirements
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
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The University of Texas at Austin |
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Through professional education of the highest caliber, the Butler School of Music of The University of Texas at Austin prepares students for productive careers as performers, teachers, composers, and scholars and for satisfying lives as informed and responsible members of a democratic society. In accordance with the university’s mission, the school also seeks to extend the boundaries of knowledge and human experience through research and the creation of new music.
While preserving the best of traditional education in music, the School seeks to prepare students for the changing realities of the modern world through engagement with diverse musical traditions, community outreach, and new technologies that can be used creatively to further the art of music. The School promotes the interdependence of performance and scholarship, innovative relationships between music and other disciplines within and outside the arts, and a wider appreciation throughout society of music and its significance.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
Housed in one of the country's major universities, the Butler School provides students with opportunities unavailable in many smaller institutions.
LOCATION
2406 Robert Dedman Drive
Stop E3100
Austin, TX 78712-1555
ADMISSIONS
512-471-7764
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Fine Arts Career Services, a division of the Office of the Dean of the College of Fine Arts, helps fine arts majors explore career options, plan for careers, and develop strategies for seeking jobs upon graduation. Career advising and planning services are also available from the university's Career Center in Jester Center.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
700 music students
Music Faculty: 90 full time, 10 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Applied Music (Performance) • Brass • Composition (Performance) •
Guitar • Harp • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Music Education • Orchestral Conducting •
Organ • Percussion • Piano • Strings • Theory • Voice/Opera •
Woodwinds
Other Areas of Study: • Chamber and Collaborative Music • Musicology and Ethnomusicology
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Master of Music, Artist Diploma, Doctor of Musical Arts, and Doctor of Philosophy
EVENTS & PERFORMANCES
SOCIAL LINKS
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University of Miami |
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The mission of the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida is to foster musical leadership by providing an innovative, relevant, and inspiring education; advance performance, creativity and scholarship; and enrich the world community with meaningful outreach and brilliant cultural offerings.
The Frost School of Music is one of the largest and best music schools located in a private university in the U.S., and one of the most comprehensive and relevant in all of higher education.
Frost has pioneered new curricula and was the first in the nation to offer professionally accredited Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music Business and Music Engineering Technology, and was among the first to offer degrees in Music Therapy, as well as Studio Music and Jazz. Renowned for its Instrumental Performance programs, it is the home of the Frost Chamber Orchestra, Frost Symphony Orchestra, and Frost Concert Jazz Band and is a leader in vocal training with the Frost Opera Theater, Frost Chorale and other notable choirs.
Frost is the exclusive home of the Frost Experiential Music Curriculum which fully integrates performance, music history, ear training, and composition through chamber music and skills ensembles; the Henry Mancini Institute which provides Frost students with cross-genre performance opportunities in real-world professional settings; the Stamps Family Charitable Foundation’s Ensemble Scholars program which provides free tuition, room and board to 19 academically strong and highly talented undergraduate music students; and the Bruce Hornsby Creative American Music Program which develops the creative skills of talented young artist/songwriters by immersing them in the diverse traditions of American songwriting.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
The Frost School of Music is a dynamic place where exceptional students and faculty come together to transform the world of music. Brilliant performance, creativity, and scholarship are at our core.
LOCATION
1314 Miller Drive
Coral Gables, FL 33146
ADMISSIONS
305-284-6168
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Frost School of Music dean, faculty and professional staff provide music career advisement to students during all years of study. The majority of students also enroll in music business courses. The University of Miami’s Toppel Career Center is also available for consultation.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
700 music students
Music Faculty: 80 full time, 40 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Applied Music (Performance) • Brass • Composition (Performance) •
Guitar • Harp • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Music Education • Orchestral Conducting •
Percussion • Piano • Strings • Theory • Voice/Opera • Woodwinds
Other Areas of Study: • Music Engineering Technology • Music Business and Entertainment Industries • Arts Presenting and Live Entertainment Management • Music Therapy • Musicology • Choral Conducting
DEGREE PROGRAMS
EVENTS & PERFORMANCES
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
ONLINE COURSES
SOCIAL LINKS
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The Glenn Gould School represents the highest standards in music education and is dedicated to nurturing its students so they reach the highest level possible.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
Committed to mentoring, The Royal Conservatory's Glenn Gould School keeps classes small and encourages supportive relationships with teachers. Additionally, it offers ample private lesson time, plentiful performance opportunities, and extensive master class programs. All classes and events take place in unparalleled facilities, including the internationally acclaimed Koerner Hall.
LOCATION
273 Bloor Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1W2
ADMISSIONS
416-408-2824 x322
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
The Rebanks Family Fellowship (one-year) and International Performance Residency Program at The Royal Conservatory’s Glenn Gould School offers a rich curriculum for career development. The Program has been designed to be the catalyst for launching successful professional careers of extraordinary Canadian emerging artists who have completed their formal training, and it will include private study with exceptional faculty and guest artists, concert presentations and career coaching, along with marketing training and support. Additionally, each Rebanks Fellow will participate in a funded residency.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
130 music students
Music Faculty: 43 full time, 32 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Applied Music (Performance) • Piano • Voice/Opera • Woodwinds
Other Areas of Study: • Orchestral Instruments
DEGREE PROGRAMS
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New England Conservatory educates and trains musicians of all ages from around the world, drawing on the talent and deep reservoir of experience of our distinguished faculty. We are dedicated to inculcating the highest standards of excellence and nurturing individual artistic sensibility and creative growth. Understanding that music is one of the transcendent expressions of human civilization, NEC aspires to ensure it a central place in contemporary society.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
NEC is a premier conservatory that values exploration and collaboration. Students are mentored by a devoted faculty of esteemed artist-teachers and scholars. Alumni fill orchestra chairs, concert halls, jazz clubs, recording studios, and arts management positions worldwide.
LOCATION
290 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA 02115
ADMISSIONS
617-585-1101
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
NEC has reinvented how we equip young musicians to thrive amid the challenges they find after graduation. Our mission has not changed-we educate and nurture exceptionally gifted musicians to perform at the highest levels of accomplishment. But today, performance excellence is the starting point. Musicians must be more than virtuosi; they must be their own businesses. Learn more.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
750 music students
Music Faculty: 113 full time, 313 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Applied Music (Performance) • Brass • Composition (Performance) •
Guitar • Harp • Historical Performance • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Percussion •
Piano • Strings • Theory • Voice/Opera • Woodwinds
Other Areas of Study: • Choral Conducting • Collaborative Piano • Contemporary Improvisation • Piano Trio Program • String Quartet Program
DEGREE PROGRAMS
EVENTS & PERFORMANCES
SOCIAL LINKS
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University of Illinois |
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The mission of the School of Music is to advance the art of music and its related disciplines. It seeks to educate students in the various fields of the profession and to promote an understanding of music on the campus and in the larger community. The School endeavors to preserve diverse repertories and cultural traditions while also creating opportunities for artistic, intellectual, technological, and scholarly innovation in the realm of music. The School is dedicated to excellence in research, performance, composition, and teacher education, undertaken in a spirit of collaboration among its own constituents, as well as with those of the College of Fine and Applied Arts and the University at large.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
The School of Music offers beautiful facilities, including the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts; an inclusive community with supportive faculty; individual attention for students; and a diverse Big 10 campus with wide-ranging performance and research opportunities.
LOCATION
1114 W Nevada Street
Urbana, IL 61801
ADMISSIONS
217-244-7899
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
The School of Music and the College of Fine + Applied Arts are dedicated to preparing our students for successful careers in their fields. The Career Services Office offers workshops, job fairs, individual planning and hands-on sessions, professional feedback, and courses in cover letter and résumé writing. The Career Services' Mentoring Program helps all degree-level students establish connections and explore career paths.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
725 music students
Music Faculty: 90 full time, 0 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Applied Music (Performance) • Brass • Composition (Performance) •
Harp • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Music Education • Orchestral Conducting • Organ •
Percussion • Piano • Strings • Voice/Opera • Woodwinds
Other Areas of Study: • Choral Conducting • Musicology • Music Technology • Open Studies • Piano Pedagogy • Vocal Coaching and Accompanying • Wind Band Conducting
DEGREE PROGRAMS
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