2022-23 GUIDE TO MUSIC SCHOOLS


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Academy of Vocal Arts
Academy of Vocal Arts
MISSION
The mission of the Academy of Vocal Arts is to be the world’s premier institution for training young artists as international opera soloists.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
The Academy of the Vocal Arts is the only nationally accredited conservatory in the United States exclusively devoted to the training of young opera singers tuition-free. Artists from throughout the states and all over the world audition to study and perform in AVA’s four-year program.
LOCATION
1920 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
ADMISSIONS
215-735-1685
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
At this time, no degrees are granted, but Artist Diplomas are awarded to those whom the AVA believes are ready for operatic and concert careers, and have completed the minimum required classes. AVA is an accredited, non-degree-granting member of the National Association of Schools of Music. Course work completed at AVA does not compile credit-hours, and is not transferable to other institutions.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
25 music students
Music Faculty: 20 full time, 3 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Vocal Arts/Opera
DEGREE PROGRAMS
No degrees offered. Resident Artists graduate with Artist Diploma
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Adelphi University
Adelphi University
MISSION
Adelphi University transforms the lives of all students by creating a distinctive environment of intellectual rigor, research, creativity and deep community engagement across four core areas of focus: arts and humanities, STEM and social sciences, the professions, and health and wellness.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
Adelphi is known for its top-ranked academic programs, small classes and personalized attention. Our students call their Adelphi experience transformative and call their community family—exactly what your college studies at all levels should be about.
LOCATION
One South Avenue
Garden City, NY 11530
ADMISSIONS
516-877-3050
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
65 music students
Music Faculty: 6 full time, 50 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Composition (Performance) • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Music Business • Music Education • Music Therapy • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Instrumental Performance
DEGREE PROGRAMS
ONLINE COURSES
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Arizona State University School of Music, Dance and Theatre
Arizona State University School of Music, Dance and Theatre
MISSION
Our mission is to inspire and empower students to become creative leaders who transform society through music.. Our values are: engaging students with a broad range of musical thought, expression and experiences; building upon rich traditional foundations; advancing innovative musical practices; fostering creative enterprise; promoting all forms of creative contributions to the field of music; and cultivating socially embedded practices.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
Located in the culturally rich Southwest desert in one of the country’s most vibrant, expanding urban centers, the ASU School of Music, Dance and Theatre affords its students not only access to this diverse environment but also engagement in Phoenix’s diverse, flourishing arts community.
LOCATION
50 East Gammage Parkway
Tempe, AZ, 85287-0405
ADMISSIONS
480-965-5069
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
750 music students
Music Faculty: 74 full time, 60 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Arts Leadership • Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Early Music • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Media studies (including audio and video production) • Music Business • Music Education • Musicology • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Music Theatre • Pedagogy • Interdisciplinary Digital Media
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
ONLINE COURSES
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Bard College Conservatory of Music
Bard College Conservatory of Music
Bard College
MISSION
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. Bard Conservatory offers degrees in instrumental and vocal performance, composition, and traditional Chinese instruments.
LOCATION
30 Campus Road
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504
ADMISSIONS
845-752-2409
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Graduates from Bard are well-equipped for whichever path they choose to follow after graduating. We have students that have gone on to play with major orchestras in the United States, Europe, and Asia, and we have students that have gone on to found their own festivals and ensembles. Read more about our alumni/ae.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
170 music students
Music Faculty: 13 full time, 80 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera
DEGREE PROGRAMS
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Bienen School of Music
Northwestern University
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Biola University Conservatory of Music
Biola University Conservatory of Music
Biola University
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
Students at Biola learn firsthand the rigors of musical composition and history, as well as the challenge of enhancing personal performance. They develop a sound Christian worldview taught by today's top thinkers and musicians while studying in the heart of Southern California—one of the world's leading music centers.
LOCATION
13800 Biola Avenue
La Mirada, CA 90639
ADMISSIONS
562-903-4892
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Conservatory faculty work closely with students on graduate school preparation and job placement. Worship majors are required to complete an internship at a local church. Music Education majors have required observation hours and a post-graduation semester-long student teaching assignment. Conservatory students also have the Biola Career Center as a resource.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
175 music students
Music Faculty: 10 full time, 15 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Composition (Performance) • Music Education • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Commercial Music • Musical Theatre • New Media • Theatre • Worship Arts
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
ONLINE COURSES
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Blair School of Music
Blair School of Music
Vanderbilt University
MISSION
The Blair School of Music serves as the focal point within Vanderbilt University for the study of music as a human endeavor and as a performing art. Music offers to all persons a medium for the expression of the human spirit. Accordingly, the Blair School of Music addresses music through a broad array of academic, pedagogical, and performing activities. Consistent with the mission of Vanderbilt University, the School maintains and promotes the highest standards in the pursuit of scholarly and creative work, in the delivery of instruction, and in the promotion of professional and public service.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
Vanderbilt's Blair School of Music is a world-class music program exclusively for undergraduates at a top-20 university.
LOCATION
2400 Blakemore Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
ADMISSIONS
615-322-6181
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Alumni Center https://blair.vanderbilt.edu/alumni]
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
220 music students
Music Faculty: 58 full time, 52 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Composition (Performance) • Music Education • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Berklee
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The Buchmann-Mehta School of Music
The Buchmann-Mehta School of Music
Tel Aviv University
MISSION
To train outstanding young musicians and prepare them for professional careers, also to create future generations for the Israel Philharmonic. Many have achieved great success, including as members (including Music Director) of the Israel Philharmonic and other major orchestras, opera houses and distinguished solo or chamber music careers.
Considered one of the world’s elite schools, the Buchmann-Mehta School of Music combines an intimate, intensive and personalised study experience in a “family-like atmosphere” with frequent exposure to the Israel Philharmonic, its renowned guest artists, and teaching by internationally-respected faculty and staff, all in one of the world’s great cities.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
A partnership between the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra and Tel Aviv University, the BMSM has an intimate relationship with the IPO's musicians (many on faculty). Students benefit from masterclasses from the IPO's guest stars. Alumni span Itzhak Perlman, Menahem Pressler and Lahav Shani. Free tuition, plus possible benefits for international students.
LOCATION
The Buchmann-Mehta School of Music
Tel Aviv University
Tel Aviv, 6997801
ISRAEL
ADMISSIONS
+972 3-640-9505
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
274 music students
Music Faculty: 50 full time, 8 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Music Business • Music Education • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music
Sarah and Ernest Butler School of Music
The University of Texas at Austin
MISSION
Through elite professional education, the Butler School of Music prepares students for careers as performers, teachers, composers and scholars, and for fulfilled lives as responsible and informed members of society, extending the boundaries of knowledge and human experience through research and the creation of new music.
While preserving the best of traditional music education, the Butler School prepares students for modern-world challenges through engagement with diverse musical traditions, community outreach and new technologies. The Butler School promotes the interdependence of performance and scholarship, innovative relationships between music and other disciplines as well as a wider appreciation of music throughout society.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
Located in one of our nation’s most musical cities, the Butler School of Music at The University of Texas at Austin offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs designed to prepare artists, thinkers, makers and teachers ready and able to make profound contributions to the future of music.
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 offers resources tailored to the College of Fine Arts undergraduate and graduate student body. The dedicated team of fine arts career advisors work extensively with students to prepare them for an increasingly competitive arts industry. Graduation isn't the end of a student's relationship with FACS. The office remains accessible to alumni of the college for life. Career advising and planning services are also available from the university's Center for Strategic Advising & Career Counseling.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
650 music students
Music Faculty: 85 full time, 10 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Music Education • Musicology • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Chamber Music • Ethnomusicology • Literature and Pedagogy • Opera Coaching • Opera Directing
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Carnegie Mellon University School of Music
Carnegie Mellon University School of Music
Carnegie Mellon University
MISSION
The School of Music educates outstanding, intellectually gifted musicians through excellence in performance, creativity, scholarship and pedagogy. We inspire imagination and creativity in music and in the construction of musical knowledge in all its diverse forms. Through an understanding of both tradition and innovation, we enrich the community within and beyond Carnegie Mellon.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
The School of Music combines the strengths of a conservatory with those of a global research university. Students are a part of a diverse fine arts community on campus and in the city of Pittsburgh
LOCATION
5000 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
ADMISSIONS
412-268-4118
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Our distinguished alumni populate the ranks of the world's most prestigious orchestras, opera companies, and faculties including: the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony Orchestra, The Metropolitan Opera, Harvard University, Prague Philharmonia, Oberlin College & Conservatory, Boston Pops, BBC Orchestras, Lyric Opera of Chicago, and many more.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
350 music students
Music Faculty: 35 full time, 51 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Media studies (including audio and video production) • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Electronic Music • Music and Technology • Music Entrepreneurship • Orchestral Studies
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Cleveland Institute of Music
Cleveland Institute of Music
MISSION
The mission of the Cleveland Institute of Music is empower the world's most talented classical music students to fulfill their dreams and potential.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
CIM is an independent conservatory known for superior orchestral, chamber music, composition, piano and voice programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Its world-renowned faculty—many of whom are members of The Cleveland Orchestra—are eminent performers and pedagogues who cultivate life-long mentoring relationships with their students.
LOCATION
11021 East Boulevard,
Cleveland, OH 44106
ADMISSIONS
216-795-3107
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
CIM's education focuses on high-level performance artistry coupled with the practical and essential skills necessary for a seamless transition into a professional career. For much of its nearly 100-year history, CIM's individual faculty members have engaged in career-focused coaching of students and alumni.
The CIM Center for Innovative Musicianship (CIM2) cements these tremendous career resources by building an educational framework, including the coursework and experiential learning necessary for successful career development.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
330 music students
Music Faculty: 29 full time, 80 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Musicology • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera
DEGREE PROGRAMS
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Colburn Conservatory of Music
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Columbia University, Teachers College
Columbia University, Teachers College
MISSION
Teachers College, Columbia University is the birthplace of ideas and the intellectual home to John Dewey, Margaret Mead, Georgia O’Keeffe, Donna Shalala, Shirley Chisholm, Zhang Boling, E. Gordon Gee and more. Focusing not just on what people learn, but how. From education policy to early childhood education; literacy to learning analytics, 120+ programs encompass areas of expertise: education, health, psychology, and leadership.
The TC story begins with impact—strengthening families, schools and communities, in NYC and beyond. No other school of education rivals our expertise, perspective and talent. We strive for an exchange between theory and practice.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
Teachers College, Columbia University is the first and largest graduate school of education in the United States and is also perennially ranked among the nation’s best. We serve current and aspiring educators who want to truly make a difference in the world.
LOCATION
Teachers College, Columbia University
525 West 120th Street
New York, NY 10027
ADMISSIONS
877-238-6628
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
The Teachers College Office of Career Education Professional Development (CEPD) encourages students from all academic disciplines to incorporate career learning into the larger scope of their daily lives to make a positive impact in the global community. The office provides students with skills, tools, and opportunities to pursue and achieve their post-graduate goals.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
235 music students
Music Faculty: 6 full time, 6 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Media studies (including audio and video production) • Music Business • Music Education
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
ONLINE COURSES
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Coservatorio di Musica "Arrigo Boito"
Coservatorio di Musica "Arrigo Boito"
MISSION
Conservatorio di Musica Arrigo Boito in Parma is a pivotal centre dedicated to providing the highest artistic training, education, specialization, research and production in music. It also defines, creates and continually updates its didactic offer to develop specialized, high-level professionals operating in the musical field. It is pro-active so that its productions have widespread diffusion and accessibility, also in conjunction with other public or private entities; it adapts its own formative offer so that it is in tune with society's requirements and the job market.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
High-level courses in classical, jazz, pop/rock and early music in a strategic production centre in the north of Italy.
LOCATION
Via del Conservatorio 27/A
43121 Parma
ITALY
ADMISSIONS
+39 0521 381911
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
500 music students
Music Faculty: 120 full time, 30 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Early Music • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Media studies (including audio and video production) • Music Business • Musicology • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Pop/Rock • Accordion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
ONLINE COURSES
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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The Crane School of Music
State University of New York at Potsdam
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Curtis Institute of Music
Curtis Institute of Music
MISSION
The Curtis Institute of Music educates and trains exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local and global community through the highest level of artistry. For nearly a century Curtis has provided each member of its small student body with an unparalleled education alongside musical peers, distinguished by a “learn by doing” philosophy and personalized attention from a faculty that includes a high proportion of actively performing musicians. To ensure that admissions are based solely on artistic promise, Curtis makes an investment in each admitted student so that no tuition is charged for their studies.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
Curtis’s celebrated faculty includes a high proportion of actively performing musicians whose experience provides students with a direct link to life as a professional musician today. With a student body of about 150 and 100 faculty members, all students receive highly personalized attention.
LOCATION
1726 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
ADMISSIONS
215-717-3167
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Curtis offers several professional bridge programs designed for young artists beginning their professional careers. 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 Community Artist Fellowship program brings art access and education to underserved communities, while providing training in teaching artistry, interactive performance, and strategic planning.
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; an online alumni engagement community with access to a directory, discussion boards, and professional opportunity boards; and an alumni e-mail address to maintain a visible presence with Curtis.
The Young Alumni Fund (“YAF”) is an annual grant program as part of Curtis’s ongoing efforts to strengthen support for alumni in the years that follow graduation and help young alumni who may be experiencing obstacles of any kind in the pursuit of their musical careers. Once awarded, grantees receive advice and support from mentors within the Curtis community.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
155 music students
155 scholarships awarded
Music Faculty: 3 full time, 115 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
ONLINE COURSES
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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DePaul University School of Music
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East Carolina University School of Music
East Carolina University School of Music
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
ECU School of Music programs include the BM, Music Education, BM (concentrations in music therapy, performance and theory-composition), CAPS (Advanced Performance Studies Certificate) and Master of Music. Students benefit from a low professor-to-student ratio, exceptional extra-curricular opportunities, and a supportive community within the context of the large university experience.
LOCATION
A.J. Fletcher Music Center
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
ADMISSIONS
252-328-4281
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
300 music students
Music Faculty: 39 full time, 15 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Music Education • Musicology • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
ONLINE COURSES
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
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Eastman School of Music
University of Rochester
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Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin
Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin
MISSION
Hanns Eisler School of Music Berlin, founded in 1950, provides training to 500 students at two locations at the heart of Berlin. Faculty members—among them Nicolas Altstaedt, Kolja Blacher, Kirill Gerstein, Thomas Quasthoff, Christine Schäfer, Antje Weithaas and Tabea Zimmermann—contribute to the outstanding international reputation, as well as its strong appeal for young musicians around the world. The school works closely with the Berlin orchestras, the city’s three opera houses, and a number of other institutions. The experience of performing publicly is a fundamental aspect of training at the School.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
Musical excellence is our leitmotif and only the highest standards prevail. Exceptional musical personalities guarantee the quality of our musical education. We promote talent in its full-scale development – from the attainment of the finest technical precision to being ready to perform on stage.
LOCATION
Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler Berlin
Charlottenstr. 55
D-10117 Berlin
GERMANY
ADMISSIONS
+49 (0)30 688305-830
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
500 music students
80 scholarships awarded
Music Faculty: 90 full time, 249 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Stage Direction (Opera & Music Theatre) • Chamber Music • Repetiteur • Lied Interpretation for Pianists • Historical and Contemporary Compositional Technique • Electroacoustic Music • Production Dramaturgy for Music Theatre
DEGREE PROGRAMS
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
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Florida State University College of Music
Florida State University College of Music
Florida State University
MISSION
The College of Music offers a comprehensive program of instruction for all students who expect to become professionals in the field of music. For general University students, it offers a wide spectrum of opportunities for disciplined personal growth and creative achievement. In addition, it produces and sponsors musical events that enhance the cultural life of the campus, the community, and the surrounding region.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
FSU is home to one of the largest and most diverse music programs in the country, offering 25 degree programs at the undergraduate level alone. Our students participate in nearly 50 ensembles and perform in more than 500 concerts each year. Our graduates are highly successful beyond the classroom.
LOCATION
122 North Copeland Street
Tallahassee, FL 32301
ADMISSIONS
850-644-6102
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Faculty mentors take an active role in placing and connecting their students to career opportunities, and a Career Liaison from the FSU Career Center works directly with the College of Music. The Allen Music Library sponsors workshops on résumé writing, and career development is a major focus of Music Entrepreneurship classes. Many programs include an internship component that helps lead directly to the first job. Music Education and Music Therapy programs have 100% job placement rate.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
1050 music students
Music Faculty: 88 full time, 6 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Arts Leadership • Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Media studies (including audio and video production) • Music Business • Music Education • Musicology • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Piano Technology • Piano Pedagogy • Sacred Music • Commercial Music • Music Theory • Opera Directing/Coaching
DEGREE PROGRAMS
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
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The Fredonia School of Music
The Fredonia School of Music
State University of New York at Fredonia
MISSION
The Fredonia School of Music is an internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate program in a comprehensive, liberal arts and sciences college of The State University of New York. We provide the foundations of outstanding musicianship and enrich the cultural life of the campus and community. Fredonia provides the resources and guidance necessary to motivate students to seek excellence in their individual careers in music education, performance, composition, music theatre, music therapy and sound recording. In an environment oriented to the individual, we endeavor to create musicians who will assume vigorous roles as leaders and participants in significant musical experiences.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
Fredonia is leading the next generation of music professionals. Our Music Education program boasts an incredible 100% job placement rate after graduation, and our faculty and alumni are GRAMMY-award winning year after year. Choose the power of Fredonia, and turn your passion into your profession.
LOCATION
280 Central Avenue
Fredonia, NY 14063
ADMISSIONS
716-673-3151
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
521 music students
Music Faculty: 60 full time, 41 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Arts Leadership • Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Media studies (including audio and video production) • Music Business • Music Education • Musicology • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Sound Recording Technology
DEGREE PROGRAMS
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)
ONLINE COURSES
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
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Frost School of Music
Frost School of Music
University of Miami
MISSION
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.
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
5503 San Amaro 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
Arts Leadership • Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Media studies (including audio and video production) • Music Business • Music Education • Musicology • Music Therapy • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Music Engineering Technology • Live Entertainment Management
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
ONLINE COURSES
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
Students    Faculty    Staff
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Hugh A. Glauser School of Music
Hugh A. Glauser School of Music
Kent State University
MISSION
The mission of the Hugh A. Glauser School of Music at Kent State University is to advance the art of music by preparing students for productive musical careers, broadening intellectual perspectives, fostering artistic, humanitarian and ethical values, and promoting the goal of responsible citizenship through professional and avocational study.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
Through discovering, integrating, and applying knowledge in a comprehensive and diverse range of bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs, we provide a dynamic learning environment that fosters artists, scholars, and teachers who will assume leadership roles in a global society.
LOCATION
1325 Theatre Drive E101
Kent, OH 44242
ADMISSIONS
330-672-2172
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
The College of the Arts at Kent State University, of which the School of Music is part, has a designated Career Advisor who serves both current students and alumni.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
350 music students
Music Faculty: 40 full time, 20 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Media studies (including audio and video production) • Music Business • Music Education • Music Therapy • Piano • Strings • Ethnomusicology • Music Theory • Strings (no harp)
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
ONLINE COURSES
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
Students    Faculty    Staff
SOCIAL LINKS
          

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The Hartt School
The Hartt School
University of Hartford
MISSION
The Hartt School offers comprehensive degree programs and pre-professional training in music, dance, and theatre. Through diverse coursework and a close mentoring relationship with faculty, students become versatile and collaborative performing artists, educators, technologists, managers, composers, and scholars. Hartt students engage with their professions through masterclasses, guest artists, professional partnerships in training, internships, and opportunities to perform around the world and alongside our esteemed faculty. With more than 400 performances each year, Hartt is one of the largest and most diverse producer of the performing arts in Connecticut.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
The Hartt School is a collaborative environment where students engage with the professional world in meaningful ways to enhance their education and professional network. Faculty get to know each student and guide them as they develop their artistry and career path.
LOCATION
200 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT 06117
ADMISSIONS
860-768-4465
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
At Hartt, students are provided professional experiences under faculty guidance and are fully prepared to begin their careers upon graduation. All degree programs at Hartt include career preparation coursework and undergraduate performance majors can choose a minor in performing arts management. The University of Hartford’s career services office has a career counselor dedicated to the arts and resources to assist Hartt students in beginning their careers. The career services office remains a free resource to alumni.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
400 music students
Music Faculty: 48 full time, 100 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Arts Leadership • Brass • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Early Music • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Media studies (including audio and video production) • Music Business • Music Education • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Music Management • Acoustical Engineering and Music • Music and Performing Arts Management • Musical Theatre • Actor Training • Stage Management • Technical Theatre • Ballet Pedagogy • Dance Performance
DEGREE PROGRAMS
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
Students    Faculty    Staff
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iClassical Academy
iClassical Academy
MISSION
Our mission is to provide all generations of musicians worldwide with the possibility to improve their skills and enjoy a broad audience. We provide online music education masterclasses and courses to our large community of professional and amateur players, students, and teachers. We also offer teachers the possibility to share their courses online.
WHAT DISTINGUISHES THIS SCHOOL
Online Classical Music Academy offers more than 650 masterclasses and courses for violin, cello, piano, conducting, guitar, trumpet, music career, and voice. Learn from more than 75 teachers of renowned music institutions, compare techniques and interpretations and apply what serves you best
LOCATION
Rue de Pas de l'Ours 3B
3963 Crans-Montana
SWITZERLAND
ADMISSIONS
+39 347 331 9474
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
5500 music students
50 scholarships awarded
Music Faculty: 5 full time, 75 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Arts Leadership • Brass • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Media studies (including audio and video production) • Music Business • Music Education • Musicology • Piano • Strings
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)
ONLINE COURSES
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
Students    Faculty    Staff
SOCIAL LINKS
        

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