2024-25 GUIDE TO MUSIC SCHOOLS


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The Crane School of Music
SUNY Potsdam
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Curtis Institute of Music
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DePaul University School of Music
DePaul University
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DePauw University
DePauw University
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
In 1884, Depauw University established one of the first schools of music. It has an undergraduate-only program with abundant performing opportunities, two flexible degree programs, and a guest artist series.
LOCATION
600 South Locust Street Greencastle, IN 46135
ADMISSIONS
765-658-4540
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
The Hubbard Center for Student Engagement assists all students in post-graduate employment or study. Experiential learning that could include internships, international study, and additional performance opportunities is required.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
65 music students
Music Faculty: 12 full time, 21 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
B.M. Musical Arts; B.A. Music
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES
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East Carolina University School of Music
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 an advantageous 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)
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)</span
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
ONLINE COURSES
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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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
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
Artist representation services —Eisleriana Artists Agency
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)</span
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Florida State University College of Music
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 32306-1180
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 ?rst 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 • Piano Technology • Piano Pedagogy • Sacred Music • Commercial Music • Music Theory • Opera Directing/Coaching
DEGREE PROGRAMS
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)</span
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Fredonia School of Music
Fredonia School of Music
State University of New York at Fredonia
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
Fredonia's Music Education program boasts an incredible 100% job placement rate. Our jazz program recently won its fourth DownBeat Award in just six years, and our faculty and alumni are GRAMMY-award winners. Students have access to 160+ clubs, and can start a new club, according to interests.
LOCATION
280 Central Avenue Fredonia, NY 14063
ADMISSIONS
716-673-3151
Audition Requirements
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CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
474 music students
266 scholarships awarded
Music Faculty: 52 full time, 46 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)</span
ONLINE COURSES
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Frost School of Music
University of Miami
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Hugh A. Glauser School of Music
Hugh A. Glauser School of Music
Kent State University
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
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)
260 music students
Music Faculty: 26 full time, 25 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Media studies (including audio and video production) • Music Business • Music Education • Music Therapy • Piano • Ethnomusicology • Music Theory • Strings (no harp)
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
ONLINE COURSES
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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The Glenn Gould School of The Royal Conservatory of Music
The Glenn Gould School of The Royal Conservatory of Music
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
The success of our graduates, many of whom now have fulfilling 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
The Royal Conservatory TELUS Centre for Performance and Learning 273 Bloor Street West Toronto, ON 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: 51 full time, 32 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)</span
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Guildhall School of Music & Drama
Guildhall School of Music & Drama
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
Guildhall School is one of the world’s leading conservatories, highly regarded in the profession for intensive, dedicated training taught by renowned international teaching staff and through partnerships with the Barbican, London Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Royal Ballet & Opera, and Academy of Ancient Music.
LOCATION
Guildhall School of Music & Drama Silk Street, Barbican 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)
782 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
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)</span
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music
Hall-Musco Conservatory of Music
Chapman University
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
Hall-Musco specializes in undergraduate education for musicians, promoting their artistic, professional, and intellectual development. Our students enjoy exceptional performance opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities with internationally renowned faculty who know them by name. Come here to hone your craft and turn your passion into profession.
LOCATION
Chapman University One University Drive Orange, CA 92866
ADMISSIONS
714-516-5223
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
220 music students
Music Faculty: 21 full time, 61 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Music Education • Musicology • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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The Hartt School
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 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 • Music Theatre • Actor Training • Stage Management • Technical Theatre • Ballet Pedagogy • Dance Performance
DEGREE PROGRAMS
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)</span
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Hugh Hodgson School of Music
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
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Career Assistance
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
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Ithaca College School of Music, Theatre, & Dance
Center for Music
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IU Jacobs School of Music
Indiana University
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The Juilliard School
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Leeds Conservatoire
Leeds Conservatoire
University of Hull
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
Our tutors have a wealth of industry experience, bringing relevant, up-to-date professional knowledge into the classroom. Whether you study one-to-one with an expert in your chosen instrument, or develop your skills in specialist group study, you will be working with our leading tutors to develop your knowledge and technique.
LOCATION
3 Quarry Hill Leeds, LS2 7PD West Yorkshire
UNITED KINGDOM
ADMISSIONS
+44 75 9571 1606
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
We have an amazing Employability and Enterprise team who support our students’ career and artistic ambitions throughout their studies and beyond. Our specialist team help students with many opportunities such as mentoring, and specially developed materials and resources.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
1600 music students
12 scholarships awarded
Music Faculty: 35 full time, 49 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 • Music Education • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
LMTA is unique due to its rich cultural heritage, high-quality education, and specialized programs in music, theatre, and film. It offers unique courses in Baltic folk music and Lithuanian theatre traditions, an international perspective, strong networking opportunities, and affordable tuition, creating an inspiring environment for performing artists.
LOCATION
Gedimino Avenue 42 Vilnius LT-01110
LITHUANIA
ADMISSIONS
+370 650 68648
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
The Career and Competence Centre of the LMTA provides career counselling, organises, initiates and administers career development events for students and graduates, provides students with access to the career development programme www.karjera.lt, and provides free access to career development publications.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
615 music students
1,630 scholarships awarded
Music Faculty: 512 full time, 0 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Media studies (including audio and video production) • Music Business • Musicology • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Manhattan School of Music
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Mannes School of Music
The New School, College of Performing Arts
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Robert McDuffie Center for Strings
Robert McDuffie Center for Strings
Mercer University
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
Founded as a special institute within Mercer University’s Townsend School of Music, the McDuffie Center for Strings is limited to 26 students: 12 violinists, six violists, six cellists and two bassists. All accepted students receive a full-tuition scholarship to study with an unparalleled faculty of international performing artists.
LOCATION
1501 Mercer University Drive Macon, GA 31207
ADMISSIONS
478-301-2886
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
26 music students
26 scholarships awarded
Music Faculty: 3 full time, 11 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Strings
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Music with Elective Studies in Business; Bachelor of Music
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Meadows School of the Arts
Meadows School of the Arts
Southern Methodist University
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
In addition to being involved in top-rated, conservatory-style programs, students have access to all aspects of campus life from double majoring to student organizations. SMU is located two miles from downtown Dallas, home to the largest consecutive arts district in the US, providing its students a plethora of opportunities on and off campus.
LOCATION
6101 Bishop Boulevard Dallas, TX 75205
ADMISSIONS
214-768-3217
Audition Requirements
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
300 music students
Music Faculty: 35 full time, 60 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Arts Leadership • Brass • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Music Education • Musicology • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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Michigan State University College of Music
Michigan State University College of Music
Michigan State University
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
The College of Music at Michigan State University provides a welcoming, challenging environment designed to foster innovation and creativity while helping every student achieve professional excellence.
LOCATION
333 West Circle Drive East Lansing, MI 48824
ADMISSIONS
517-355-2140
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Music is more than a passion—it’s a profession. Running Start is MSU’s multi-disciplinary program that helps equip students for work in today's music industry. Running Start prepares students to creatively channel their passions into vibrant careers.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
600 music students
Music Faculty: 80 full time, 5 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Jazz Studies & Contemporary Media • Music Education • Musicology • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)</span
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES
Proof of vaccination required? (=Yes   =No)
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