A tuition-free conservatory in Philadelphia, Curtis is a unique learning environment. Through intensive, individualized study with the most renowned faculty, students grow into their artistic potential—and find their unique voice.

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Audition Requirements

Audition requirements vary by department.

Scholarship details: All students receive free tuition (equivalent of approximately $52,700 for undergraduate and $65,500 for graduate students). Students can also receive additional need-based Curtis grant assistance of approximately $21,000.

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.

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 Daniel W. Dietrich II Young Alumni Fund 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)

Music Faculty: 3 full time, 115 adjunct

Brass • Composition (Performance) • Conducting • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion

Undergraduate Programs / Graduate Programs

Additional details:Fellowship Programs:
Conducting Fellowship
The Nina von Maltzahn String Quartet Program

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)

Summer Programs

ONLINE COURSES

Course information

HEALTH & SAFETY POLICIES

Policies & Procedures for this school

Proof of vaccination required? (✔=Yes   ✖=No)

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