2023-24 GUIDE TO MUSIC SCHOOLS
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The College of Performing Arts
The New School
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
The College of Performing Arts brings together Mannes School of Music, the iconic 100-year-old conservatory; the legendary School of Jazz and Contemporary Music; and the ground-breaking School of Drama to form a progressive, creative center at the heart of The New School.
LOCATION
55 West 13th Street
New York, NY 10011 ADMISSIONS
212-580-0210 x4862
Audition Requirements
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CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
At the College of Performing Arts, students receive exceptional preparation for careers in music by engaging in a highly progressive curriculum to develop their unique artistic voice and explore how to use that voice to engage with the world around them, in and through the arts. Students benefit from the mentorship and guidance of world-class faculty and supportive administrative staff. The New School's Career Services office helps students build professional networks by fostering connections with alumni, faculty, and employers. It offers an online job board, interview and portfolio workshops, networking opportunities, career fairs, internship support, and other resources.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
660 music students
Music Faculty: 15 full time, 475 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Arts Leadership • Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Music Business • Musicology • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
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PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
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Columbia University, Teachers College
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
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
525 West 120th Street
New York, NY 10027 ADMISSIONS
877-238-6628
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Teachers College offers extensive career services and professional development through TC NEXT. These holistic services include general career planning, job hunting help, and workshops that empower you to build your personal brand and shape your professional trajectory.
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
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ONLINE COURSES
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
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Aaron Copland School of Music
CUNY Queens College
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
Queens College is a Liberal Arts college, boasting excellent programs in many areas, and the School of Music is the jewel in the crown. Students at the Aaron Copland School of Music get a world class education at the center of the cultural universe for an impressively affordable tuition.
LOCATION
Aaron Copland School of Music, Room 203
Queens College, CUNY 65-30 Kissena Boulevard Queens, NY 11367-1597 ADMISSIONS
718-997-3800
Audition Requirements
Auditions are offered February and March of each year. Audition information
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
ACSM has an excellent career placement record for the music education graduates (99%). We also offer Business of Music and Music Career Development courses to provide critical industry knowledge to our students.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
450 music students
50 scholarships awarded
Music Faculty: 26 full time, 70 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • 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
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Undergraduate Programs : BM in Music, Music Education; BA in General Music; BM in Music Performance
Graduate Programs : MM, Classical Performance; MA, Musicology; MA, Composition; MA, Music Theory; MS, Music Education; MM, Jazz Performance; MM, Jazz Composition
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
ONLINE COURSES
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
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The Crane School of Music
SUNY Potsdam
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Curtis Institute of Music
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
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 160 and over 100 faculty members, all students receive highly personalized attention.
LOCATION
1726 Locust Street
Philadelphia, PA19103 ADMISSIONS
215-717-3172
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Curtis offers several professional bridge programs designed for young artists beginning their professional careers. These include fellowships for conductors and string quartets. A post-graduate Community Artist Fellowship program brings art access and education to underserved communities, while providing training in teaching, interactive performance, and strategic planning. Alumni resources include an alumni e-mail address to maintain a visible presence with Curtis.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
162 music students
162 scholarships awarded
Music Faculty: 3 full time, 115 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • 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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DePaul University School of Music
DePaul University
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East Carolina University School of Music
East Carolina Univeristy
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
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
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
250 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
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
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
Eisleriana Artists Agency for the trained students and graduates of one of the best music academies in Europe.
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
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
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 32306 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)
1,050 music students
Music Faculty: 88 full time, 6 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Arts Leadership • Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Media studies (including audio and video production) • Music Business • Music Education • Musicology • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Piano Technology • Piano Pedagogy • Sacred Music • Commercial Music • Music Theory • Opera Directing/Coaching,
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (✔=Yes ✖=No)
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The Fredonia School of Music
State University of New York at Fredonia
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
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
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
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PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
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Frost School of Music
University of Miami
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Irving S. Gilmore School of Music
Western Michigan University
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
We are an All-Steinway School! Our School of Music offers a dynamic environment for students to perform, curate, and create music from a variety of music traditions, philosophies, and cultures. As artists, practitioners, and educators, we strive to recognize and uplift humanity through musical expression and intersectionality.
LOCATION
1903 West Michigan Avenue
Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5434 ADMISSIONS
269-387-4672
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
500 music students
1,500 scholarships awarded
Music Faculty: 45 full time, 15 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Early Music • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Media studies (including audio and video production) • Music Education • Musicology • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
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The Glenn Gould School at The Royal Conservatory of Music
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
The success of our graduates, many of whom now have successful international careers as concert and recording artists, is a testament to our focus on performance training. Committed to mentoring, our purposefully small school offers exceptional practice and performance spaces, and 50% more private-lesson time with inspiring, well-known faculty.
LOCATION
TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning
273 Bloor Street West Toronto, Ontario M5S 1W2 CANADA
ADMISSIONS
800-462-3815
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
The Rebanks Family Fellowship and International Performance Residency Program is a one-year postgraduate program of The Royal Conservatory's Glenn Gould School. Created for artists on the cusp of a professional career, it offers a rich curriculum for career development including private study with exceptional faculty and guest artists; concert presentations and career coaching; and marketing training and support. Each Rebanks Fellow also participates in a funded European residency.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
130 music students
130 scholarships awarded
Music Faculty: 43 full time, 32 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
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PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
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Guildhall School of Music & Drama
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
Guildhall School is one of the world’s leading conservatoires, highly regarded in the profession for intensive, dedicated training taught by renowned international teaching staff and through partnerships with the Barbican, London Symphony Orchestra, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Royal Opera House, and the Academy of Ancient Music.
LOCATION
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
London EC2Y 8DT UNITED KINGDOM
ADMISSIONS
+44(0)20 7382 6128
Audition Requirements
To be considered for a place at Guildhall School, you’ll be asked to take part in a performance audition. Find out more about what you’ll need to prepare:
Undergraduate requirements for repertoire Postgraduate requirements for repertoire FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Training at Guildhall School aims to equip you for the career of your choice. It combines academic rigor and artistic skill with a strong professional focus. As a Guildhall School graduate, you will automatically become part of the Guildhall Alumni community.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
738 music students
Music Faculty: 5 full time, 629 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Early Music • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Media studies (including audio and video production) • Music Education • Musicology • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
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PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
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The Hartt School
University of Hartford
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
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 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
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PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
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Hugh Hodgson School of Music
University of Georgia
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
Home to approximately 600 students and a faculty of 70, the Hodgson School offers a wide variety of degree programs from baccalaureate through doctoral levels, as well as many opportunities for all UGA students to participate in ensembles and academic classes. Each year the school hosts nearly 350 public performances.
LOCATION
250 River Road
Athens, GA 30602 ADMISSIONS
706-542-2005
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
600 music students
Music Faculty: 70 full time, 0 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Music Education • Musicology • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
ONLINE COURSES
PANDEMIC & SAFETY: SCHOOL POLICIES
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IU Jacobs School of Music
Indiana University
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The Juilliard School
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