226-27 GUIDE TO MUSIC SCHOOLS
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Shepherd School of Music
Rice University
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Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development | Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions
New York University
MISSION
NYU Steinhardt Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions (MPAP) offers an unparalleled opportunity for artistic, professional, and personal growth. MPAP students are able to explore interdisciplinary opportunities in Performance and Composition, Music Business and Arts Administration, Music Technology, Creative Arts Therapies, and Arts in Education. Enjoy access to world renowned artists and leading organizations such as Sony, Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, the World Health Organization and many more. Under the mentorship of our facultyincluding experienced Broadway performers and Academy, Emmy, Grammy and Tony Award winners--students gain transformative experiences and career-shaping connections.
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
The Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions brings together a dynamic network of eighteen interconnected programs in performance, music composition and technology, music business, arts administration, education, and the creative arts therapies. Students are encouraged to explore across disciplines, while working with renowned artists, scholars, and industry professionals.
LOCATION
35 West 4th Street, Suite 205
New York, NY 10012 ADMISSIONS
212-998-4550
Audition Requirements
Audition information for Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development | Department of Music and Performing Arts Professions
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. Kristie Patten, dean
Marilyn Nonken, PhD, chair, Department of Music & Performing Arts Professions
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CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
1,500 music students
Music Faculty: 51 full time, 400 adjunct
100 scholarships awarded
Scholarship details: $15,000 AREAS OF STUDY
Arts Leadership • Brass • Composition & Music Theory • Jazz Studies, Roots & American Music • Media studies (including audio & video production) • Music Business • Music Education • Musicology • Music Therapy • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Screen Scoring • Music Technology
DEGREE PROGRAMS
ONLINE COURSES
Up to 25% will be available as hybrid or online-only courses
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Vano Sarajishvili Tbilisi State Conservatoire
MISSION
The mission of TSC is to implement and develop high-quality musical education at a national and international level through educational programs for aspiring and professional music performers, composers, and musicologists. We aim to fuel inspiration in students to unleash their full creative potential while providing a comfortable and all-inclusive academic environment and support for a successful career. Finally, TSC takes pride in popularizing the exquisite national Georgian music on the world stage.
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
The hundreds of concerts produced annually define a significant role played by TSC in the field of the arts. As a promoter of the arts, TSC attracts wide audience through subscription cycles, international festivals, competitions, and concerts exclusively performed by the students.
LOCATION
8-10 Griboedov str, 0108
Tbilisi GEORGIA
ADMISSIONS
+995 32 298 71 44
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
The TSC administration regularly carries out consulting to provide career services for students on the verge of completing their studies at undergraduate, graduate and doctorate levels. Students regularly get updated with essential information regarding the labor market in the music industry. TSC regularly distributes information about job offerings to help students in their job search.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
410 music students
Music Faculty: 85 full time, 40 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Composition & Music Theory • Conducting • Jazz Studies, Roots & American Music • Music Education • Musicology • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
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The Orchestra Now
Bard College
MISSION
The Orchestra Now (TŌN) is a unique pre-professional orchestra and master's degree program that combines performance with rigorous study of the humanities, inspiring musicians to become creative ambassadors of classical music. Musicians receive two or three years of advanced orchestral training and take graduate-level courses in orchestral and curatorial studies. TŌN's innovative curriculum combines rehearsal, performance, recording, and touring with seminars, masterclasses, professional development workshops, teaching, and more. In TŌN, you will be part of an ensemble of forward-thinking, exceptional musicians who intend to redefine what it means to be an orchestra.
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
Pre-professional orchestra that combines performance with rigorous study of the humanities; three-year Master's Degree or two-year Advanced Certificate; full-tuition fellowship and bi-weekly stipend; world-renowned guest conductors; regular performances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
LOCATION
30 Campus Road
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504 ADMISSIONS
845-752-2422
Audition Requirements Audition information for The Orchestra Now
KEY PERSONNEL
Leon Botstein, music director
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Audition preparation class; professional development seminars
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
74 music students
Music Faculty: 6 full time, 1 adjunct
Scholarship details: $68,000/yr AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Strings • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Master of Music in Curatorial, Critical, and Performance Studies
Advanced Certificate in Orchestral Studies
Additional details: Master of Music in Curatorial, Critical, and Performance Studies; Advanced Certificate in Orchestral Studies
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The Tianjin Juilliard School
The Juilliard School
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The Townsend School of Music
Mercer University
MISSION
The Townsend School of Music fosters excellence in musical learning within the context of a comprehensive university environment. Undergraduate and graduate studies prepare musicians for careers in performance, music education, church music, and musical scholarship.
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
Townsend's boasts the world-class Center for Strings program, a recognized level of excellence and performance, and an outstanding guest artist series.
LOCATION
1501 Mercer University Drive
Macon, GA 31207 ADMISSIONS
800-840-8577
Audition Requirements Audition information for The Townsend School of Music
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CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
96 music students
Music Faculty: 17 full time, 15 adjunct
96 scholarships awarded
Scholarship details: $35,000 AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Conducting • Guitar • Media studies (including audio & video production) • Music Business • Music Education • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
The Townsend School of Music information
ONLINE COURSES
Up to 25% will be available as hybrid or online-only courses
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Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
MISSION
For over 150 years, Trinity Laban has been a progressive conservatoire that breaks the mold and celebrates collaborative visionaries. Focussed on the creative freedom and transformation of its students, Trinity Laban creates pioneers in the performing arts and seeks to lead the arts beyond convention. Against a backdrop of stunning architecture in the creative heart of south east London, we shape the future whilst remaining rooted in research, experimentation and public engagement. Trinity Laban is where change happens.
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
For over 150 years, Trinity Laban has prevailed as a progressive conservatoire that breaks the mold and celebrates collaborative visionaries. Focused on the creative freedom and transformation of its students, Trinity Laban creates pioneers in the performing arts and seeks to lead the arts beyond convention.
LOCATION
King Charles Court
Old Royal Naval College London SE10 9JF UNITED KINGDOM
ADMISSIONS
+44 (0)20 8305 4444
Audition Requirements Audition information for Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
KEY PERSONNEL
Professor Aleks Szram, artistic director
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
550 music students
Music Faculty: 17 full time, 231 adjunct
200 scholarships awarded
Scholarship details: $5,400 - $6,000 AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition & Music Theory • Guitar • Jazz Studies, Roots & American Music • Music Education • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Musical Theatre • Popular Music - Music Performance and Industry • Contemporary Dance • Ensemble Artistry • Performer-Composer
DEGREE PROGRAMS
ONLINE COURSES
Up to 25% will be available as hybrid or online-only courses
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The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music
University of California, Los Angeles
MISSION
Esteeming all musical traditions as vital cultural expressions of our evolving global society, The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music cultivates models for musical studies that integrate exemplary scholarship and practices, and engage through music with diverse communities on campus, throughout Los Angeles and beyond.
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music prepares students for 21-first century music careers. Home to renowned musical scholars, music industry experts, and world-class musicians, educators, and composers, the school offers students an interdisciplinary education that prizes music performance and scholarship while also emphasizing active engagement in greater Los Angeles.
LOCATION
445 Charles E. Young Drive East
2520 Schoenberg Music Building Los Angeles, CA 90095 ADMISSIONS
310-825-4761
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CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
The UCLA Career Center is one of the largest and most comprehensive career centers in the nation. It offers a wide range of services that help students explore their professional interests; provide them with the knowledge, skills, resources, and experience necessary to pursue professional goals with confidence and self-assurance; and facilitate connections with employers, alumni, and graduate school representatives. The Career Center, in collaboration with the School of Music faculty and staff, provides programming and counseling services specific to careers in the arts.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
675 music students
Music Faculty: 50 full time, 101 adjunct
300 scholarships awarded
Scholarship details: $3,500 AREAS OF STUDY
Arts Leadership • Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition & Music Theory • Conducting • Early Music • Guitar • Jazz Studies, Roots & American Music • Music Business • Music Education • Musicology • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Ethnomusicology • Music Industry
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
The UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music information
ONLINE COURSES
Up to 25% will be available as hybrid or online-only courses
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University of Alabama School of Music
MISSION
The mission of The University of Alabama School of Music is to preserve and enhance the best traditions in our rich and varied musical heritage by providing a comprehensive music program that serves the educational and artistic needs of the community, state, region, and beyond through teaching, performing, scholarship, and service.
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
Faculty engages in teaching, research, and service in a global field, providing a world-class education in a hometown environment. The concert hall with 5,000-pipe organ hosts more than 200 events per season. There is a more intimate performance space for recitals, as well as individual practice rooms/rehearsal spaces for various ensembles.
LOCATION
Moody Music Building
810 2nd Avenue Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 ADMISSIONS
205-348-7112
Audition Requirements Audition information for University of Alabama School of Music
KEY PERSONNEL
Charles "Skip" Snead, chair
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
UA School of Music faculty members provide graduates with guidance on career options post-graduation, whether for orchestral auditions, military band auditions, applying for music therapy, teaching, or administrative jobs, or for applying to graduate schools to pursue a more concentrated area of study.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
400 music students
Music Faculty: 54 full time, 11 adjunct
287 scholarships awarded
Scholarship details: 60% of tuition AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Composition & Music Theory • Conducting • Guitar • Jazz Studies, Roots & American Music • Media studies (including audio & video production) • Music Business • Music Education • Musicology • Music Therapy • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Arranging • Audio Engineering • Choral Studies • Opera
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University of Arizona School of Music
MISSION
The University of Arizona School of Music advances musical potential and expand artistic horizons to enrich lives through music.
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
The University of Arizona School of Music is distinguished by its commitment to artistic excellence, innovation, and community. Students receive personalized mentorship from world-class faculty while engaging in a collaborative environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and growth. With opportunities to perform in renowned ensembles, work alongside acclaimed guest artists, and explore interdisciplinary collaborations across the university, students gain the skills and experiences needed for meaningful careers in music.
LOCATION
1017 North Olive Road
Music Building, Room 109 Tucson, AZ 85721-0004 ADMISSIONS
520-621-8517
Audition Requirements Audition information for University of Arizona School of Music
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. Hasan Elahi, dean
Dr. Lia Uribe, director
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
The University of Arizona provides career services to guide students and graduates in the preparation of materials, career planning, and the job search. Our Alumni connection is both a pipeline for mentoring and for assisting our current students and graduates while also being engaged with our School of Music faculty individually and through robust communications.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
450 music students
Music Faculty: 50 full time, 18 adjunct
300 scholarships awarded AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition & Music Theory • Conducting • Guitar • Jazz Studies, Roots & American Music • Media studies (including audio & video production) • Music Education • Musicology • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Additional details: Bachelor of Music in Performance
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
University of Arizona School of Music information
ONLINE COURSES
Up to 25% will be available as hybrid or online-only courses
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University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music
University of Cincinnati
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University of Colorado Boulder College of Music
University of Colorado Boulder
MISSION
The mission of the University of Colorado Boulder College of Music is to inspire artistry and discovery, together.
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
In the foothills of the Rockies, the CU Boulder College of Music combines advanced musical training with professional experiences amid the rich resources of a top research university. Under the guidance of renowned faculty, and through individualized degree plans, our students gain the necessary skills to develop flexible, sustainable careers.
LOCATION
301 UCB
Boulder, CO 80309 ADMISSIONS
303-492-8468
Audition Requirements Audition information for University of Colorado Boulder College of Music
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
With the arts business undergoing enormous changes in how content is produced, distributed, and consumed, CU Boulder's Entrepreneurship Center for Music is a cornerstone of our program. Through the ECM, students are encouraged to develop entrepreneurial skills to explore the vast opportunities inherent in a changing marketplace and develop plans to implement career-enhancing ventures across the artistic spectrum.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
550 music students
Music Faculty: 60 full time, 30 adjunct
347 scholarships awarded AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition & Music Theory • Conducting • Early Music • Guitar • Jazz Studies, Roots & American Music • Media studies (including audio & video production) • Music Education • Musicology • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Musical Theatre • Songwriting
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ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)
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University of Maryland School of Music
MISSION
As musicians, we are dedicated to cultivating a community of creative performers and scholars, and the School of Music prepares artistic citizens for meaningful futures in a global landscape. Our students are empowered through rigorous, cross-disciplinary inquiry and a shared commitment to elevating the impact of music on society.
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
The University of Maryland School of Music is innovative, inclusive, and community-focused. We offer a professional music education with all of the opportunities provided by a major research institution.
LOCATION
2110 The Clarice
College Park, MD 20742 ADMISSIONS
301-405-8435
Audition Requirements
Audition information for University of Maryland School of Music All undergraduate music programs require an audition. Graduate programs in performance and conducting also require an audition. Please see above link for specific requirements by instrument.
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
The Be Worldwise, Get Worldready initiative seamlessly integrates career development into your College of Arts & Humanities education so that your academic journey is intentional and prepares you for life after graduation, whether that means going on the job market or continuing to graduate school. You'll encounter innovative areas of study, holistic advising and access to opportunities and alumni in the Washington, D.C.- Baltimore region and beyond.
Some 96% of our students get jobs or continue their education after graduation. Graduate school alumni go on to have successful careers in a range of industries, including tech, business, government, arts and entertainment, non-profit, law, medicine, and computer science. KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
465 music students
Music Faculty: 44 full time, 14 adjunct
271 scholarships awarded AREAS OF STUDY
Arts Leadership • Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition & Music Theory • Conducting • Jazz Studies, Roots & American Music • Music Education • Musicology • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Ethnomusicology • Vocal Pedagogy
DEGREE PROGRAMS
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
University of Maryland School of Music information
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University of Massachusetts Amherst
Department of Music & Dance MISSION
The Department of Music and Dance provides a comprehensive education through a combination of established and innovative pedagogical approaches. The faculty works cooperatively, focusing on students and inspiring them to realize their full artistic potential while equipping them with skills to succeed in today's world.
The Department is also committed to distinguishing itself regionally, nationally, and internationally through the creative activity and scholarship of its faculty. Serving as a cultural ambassador for music and dance, the Department maintains visibility through broad course offerings, public appearances, and outreach activities within the University and the community at large. WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
UMass Amherst offers conservatory-quality education in a university setting. Intensive yet supportive, the music program has a variety of concentrations as well as nationally and internationally renowned faculty dedicated to educating students. A top research university, UMass also enables other majors to be involved musically.
LOCATION
University of Massachusetts
273 Bromery Center for the Arts East Amherst, MA 01003 ADMISSIONS
413-545-6048
Audition Requirements
Undergraduate Audition Requirements
Graduate Audition requirements by instrument Prospective students submit either Common App (undergraduate) or Graduate Application (graduate) before signing up for an audition. Prospective students and sign up for an audition with a music application. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
329 music students
Music Faculty: 45 full time, 4 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition & Music Theory • Conducting • Guitar • Jazz Studies, Roots & American Music • Music Education • Musicology • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
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University of Massachusetts Lowell Department of Music
MISSION
The Music Department is an innovative, contemporary institution dedicated to providing tomorrow's musicians with a superior education and viable career training within the changing musical landscape of the 21st century.
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
We offer Bachelor of Music degrees in Sound Recording Technology, Music Business, Music Education, Music Performance, and Composition for New Media.
LOCATION
Moloney Performing Arts Center
35 Wilder Street Lowell, MA 01854 ADMISSIONS
978-934-3931
Audition Requirements Audition information for University of Massachusetts Lowell Department of Music
KEY PERSONNEL
Barry Long, music department chair
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Internships in Music Business and Sound Recording Technology help provide job experience and placement.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
400 music students
Music Faculty: 14 full time, 45 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Composition & Music Theory • Media studies (including audio & video production) • Music Business • Music Education • Composition for New Media • Music Performance (all instruments and voice)
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University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance
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University of Missouri School of Music
MISSION
Our mission is:
-To prepare students to make meaningful contributions in the world as performers, composers, teachers, and scholars. -To expand the understanding and impact of music through faculty and student performance, composition, and research. -To foster appreciation for music and participation in musical activities throughout the campus. -To enrich and engage the broader community through performances and educational programs. -To serve as the School of Music of Missouri's flagship university as a resource for the state, the nation, and the world. WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
Over 250 music majors and numerous music minors enjoy extensive interaction with the School of Music's distinguished faculty, comprising 36 full-time and several part-time members. Hundreds of non-music majors also participate in School of Music activitieseverything from courses such as "Jazz, Pop, and Rock" to Marching Mizzou.
LOCATION
Sinquefield Music Center
1101 University Avenue Columbia, MO 65211 ADMISSIONS
573-882-4471
Audition Requirements
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. Brian Silvey, interim director
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CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
250 music students
Music Faculty: 36 full time, 19 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition & Music Theory • Conducting • Jazz Studies, Roots & American Music • Music Education • Musicology • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Additional details: Arts Entrepreneurship Certificate; Master's of Music Education degree (100% online)
ONLINE COURSES
Up to 25% will be available as hybrid or online-only courses
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University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar
MISSION
The University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar is an international tertiary education and research institution. Deeply rooted in the tradition of European music, it is at home in the highly symbolic cultural city of Weimar. Inspired by Franz Liszt, our educational programme consists of three pillars: practical music training, teacher training, and research. These three pillars are indispensable for a wholistic education. We seek answers to the central questions of art, culture, and society. For this reason, innovation, curiosity, and openness are the standards by which we measure our actions. For us, musical education and character building are inseparable.
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
The University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar is an internationally oriented university in Weimar, Germany. About 850 students from around 50 countries are offered a broad selection of subjects in performance, music pedagogy and musicology. It sets benchmarks with its international master classes, music competitions, exchange programs, festivals, and conferences.
LOCATION
Platz der Demokratie 2/3
99423 Weimar GERMANY
ADMISSIONS
+49 3643 555 184
Audition Requirements Audition information for University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar
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KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
850 music students
Music Faculty: 110 full time, 90 adjunct
60 scholarships awarded AREAS OF STUDY
Arts Leadership • Brass • Composition & Music Theory • Conducting • Guitar • Jazz Studies, Roots & American Music • Music Business • Music Education • Musicology • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Accordion
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University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (Kunstuniversität Graz)
MISSION
The University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (KUG) has around 2,200 students at its Graz and Oberschützen campuses and is an internationally renowned university offering a wide range of courses in music and performing arts. Located in the heart of Europe, we connect with the cultural heritage of our region while helping to shape current representations in contemporary arts. We are involved in international developments in the arts, education and research, and promote the value of art, culture and academic scholarship in society.
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
Our work at KUG is based on top-quality teaching, development, and exploration (TDE) of the arts and academic scholarship. We emphasize the interweaving of artistic practice, TDE, and scholarship. Teachers and students collaborate as partners in a joint process of knowledge acquisition and development.
LOCATION
Leonhardstraße 15
8010 Graz AUSTRIA
ADMISSIONS
+43 316 389 1234
Audition Requirements Audition information for University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (Kunstuniversität Graz)
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CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
2,200 music students
Music Faculty: 177 full time, 346 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition & Music Theory • Conducting • Early Music • Guitar • Jazz Studies, Roots & American Music • Media studies (including audio & video production) • Music Education • Musicology • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Catholic and Protestant Church Music • Computer Music and Sound Art • Education in Composition and Music Theory • Electrical Engineering and Audio Engineering • Mediation of Music and Theatre • Performing Arts (Drama) • Performance Practice in Contemporary Music (PPCM) • Communication, Media, Sound and Interaction Design - Sound Design • Stage Design • Teacher Education Program
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Additional details: Doctoral Programs
ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS (non-matriculating/prep)
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University of North Carolina School of the Arts
School of Music MISSION
The University of North Carolina School of the Arts provides gifted emerging artists with the experience, knowledge, and skills needed to excel in their disciplines and in their lives, and it serves and enriches the cultural and economic prosperity of the people of North Carolina and the nation. UNCSA is the state's unique professional school for the performing, visual, and moving image arts, training students at the high school, undergraduate, master's and post-master's levels for professional careers in the arts.
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
UNCSA School of Music offers a transformative conservatory experience that prepares students for professional careers. The program combines intensive individual study under professional artist-mentors with a variety of performance opportunities including collaborations with other UNCSA arts schools. Students attend master classes with distinguished guest artists and perform in state-of-the-art facilities.
LOCATION
1533 South Main Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27127 ADMISSIONS
336-770-3290
Audition Requirements
In addition to the online application, students will need to audition for the music faculty in their area of interest. The requirements for admissions varies according to academic level:
Undergraduate Graduate High School FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
UNCSA's Office of Career Readiness helps prepare students for a successful transition from school to professional careers. Overall career planning supplements the career advice provided by the arts school faculty. UNCSA students may participate in career development seminars and apply for career development grants, fellowships and internships.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
200 music students
Music Faculty: 31 full time, 30 adjunct
148 scholarships awarded
Scholarship details: $8,930 AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition & Music Theory • Conducting • Guitar • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
Additional details: All the concentrations listed in Areas of Study above are geared toward performance. The School of Music also offers a degree in graduate composition for film and visual media, degrees in voice, and degrees through the A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute.
UNCSA also offers: minor in improvised music and jazz; minor in multiple woodwinds; minor in German studies; minor in arts entrepreneurship; minor in creative writing. BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
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University of Oregon, School of Music and Dance
MISSION
The University of Oregon School of Music and Dance serves as an educational and cultural resource for the University of Oregon, the local community, and the state of Oregon. We prepare students to lead enriching lives by providing comprehensive programs for professional arts-based careers, as well as those seeking to gain a fully realized liberal arts education.
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
Set against the backdrop of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, the University of Oregon is among the most beautiful places in the country to study. Offering traditional and unique degrees, School of Music and Dance maintains a supportive environment for all performers and academics to feel safe, explore, and flourish together.
LOCATION
961 East 18th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97403 ADMISSIONS
541-346-5268
Audition Requirements
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CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Career advising, networking fair, career workshops, master classes
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
550 music students
Music Faculty: 56 full time, 15 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition & Music Theory • Conducting • Early Music • Jazz Studies, Roots & American Music • Media studies (including audio & video production) • Music Education • Musicology • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
DEGREE PROGRAMS
BROCHURE / CATALOGUE
University of Oregon, School of Music and Dance information
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USC Thornton School of Music
University of Southern California
MISSION
As the music profession changes, the USC Thornton School of Music offers an innovative education that prepares students for careers at the highest level as performers, composers, educators and industry leaders. We do this while making the most of our location in Los Angeles, the nation's center for creativity and original art of all kinds.
Our three exceptional divisions offer cross-genre experiences unique among the country's top music schools. As a leading international research institution, USC offers students a rigorous, global education that enriches their artistic and musical development. WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
For more than 130 years, the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music has prepared students for exceptional careers and a life in music as performers, composers, industry leaders, professionals, and educators.
LOCATION
3450 Watt Way, TMC 200
Los Angeles, CA 90089-1441 ADMISSIONS
213-740-8986
Audition Requirements Audition information for USC Thornton School of Music
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CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
Various career-related courses are available and one-on-one mentorship with faculty is a central aspect of the USC Thornton experience. The USC Career Center offers career services to current students and recent alums. USC Thornton alumni enjoy tremendous success in a wide array of music professions.
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
1,000 music students
Music Faculty: 70 full time, 90 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Arts Leadership • Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition & Music Theory • Early Music • Guitar • Jazz Studies, Roots & American Music • Music Business • Music Education • Musicology • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Choral Music • Music Production • Music Teaching & Learning • Popular Music Performance • Popular Music Teaching and Learning • Screen Scoring • Studio Guitar
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West Texas A&M University School of Music
West Texas A&M University
MISSION
The School of Music at West Texas A&M University prepares undergraduate and graduate students for careers in music in a student-centered, experiential learning environment. By fostering outstanding performance and academic rigor and recognizing musical expression in culture, the School of Music promotes excellence in education for all musical endeavors.
The School of Music offers professional training in performance, conducting, composition, music education, music therapy, and music industry and technology, with emphasis on creative entrepreneurship and future success in a rapidly evolving musical landscape. The School of Music supports the university's mission to provide a cultural center for a multi-state region, serving the university, community, and region with a large number of public performances and educational opportunities. WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
West Texas A&M University combines world-class faculty, facilities, and ensembles with small class sizes to maximize your time with the faculty on your instrument/area.
LOCATION
WTAMU Box 60879
Canyon, TX 79016 ADMISSIONS
806-651-2840
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KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. Dan Peterson, dean, Sybil B. Harrington College of Fine Arts & Humanities
Dr. B.J. Brooks, director, West Texas A&M University School of Music
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CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
250 music students
Music Faculty: 36 full time, 20 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Composition & Music Theory • Conducting • Early Music • Guitar • Jazz Studies, Roots & American Music • Media studies (including audio & video production) • Music Business • Music Education • Musicology • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion
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Westminster Choir College
Rider University
MISSION
Westminster Choir College is a professional college of music with a unique choral emphasis that prepares undergraduate and graduate students for careers in performance, teaching, sacred music, and composition. In an atmosphere that encourages personal and musical growth and nurtures leadership qualities, Westminster Choir College complements professional training in music with studies in the liberal arts. Founded for Christian service, Westminster Choir College was a pioneer in establishing the highest standards in choral performance and church music. Today, the curriculum teaches pluralism and holds service through music to be ennobling, liberating, and integral to a rewarding and productive life.
WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
Westminster Choir College offers students a small conservatory feel while also offering access to a comprehensive liberal arts university. Westminster is home to groundbreaking academic program, and its faculty are leaders in their fields.
LOCATION
2083 Lawrenceville Road
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648 ADMISSIONS
800-257-9026
Audition Requirements
All undergraduate applicants must complete an admission audition and/or interview. See here for audition requirements and dates. Follow the steps detailed here to apply.
KEY PERSONNEL
Jason Vodicka, senior associate dean
Sharon Mirchandani, chairperson
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KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
175 music students
Music Faculty: 12 full time, 30 adjunct
AREAS OF STUDY
Arts Leadership • Composition & Music Theory • Conducting • Media studies (including audio & video production) • Music Business • Music Education • Musicology • Music Therapy • Organ • Piano • Vocal Arts/Opera
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Yale School of Music
Yale University
MISSION
The Yale School of Music educates and inspires students with exceptional artistic and academic talent for service to the profession and to society. The School fosters a vibrant musical environment where graduate-level performers and composers realize their highest artistic potential with an internationally distinguished faculty.
To prepare students for roles as cultural leaders, the School engages fully with the University's extraordinary intellectual and technological resources while collaborating with artistic centers throughout the world. WHAT MAKES THIS SCHOOL UNIQUE?
Study tuition-free at the only graduate school of music in the Ivy League.
LOCATION
98 Wall St.
PO Box 208246 New Haven, CT 06520-8246 ADMISSIONS
203-432-4155
Audition Requirements Audition information for Yale School of Music
KEY PERSONNEL
Dr. José García-León, dean
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
CAREER / POST-GRADUATION ASSISTANCE
KEY STATISTICS (college level and above)
214 music students
Music Faculty: 34 full time, 38 adjunct
Scholarship details: $52,000 average AREAS OF STUDY
Brass • Collaborative Piano • Composition & Music Theory • Conducting • Guitar • Organ • Piano • Strings • Vocal Arts/Opera • Winds & Percussion • Conducting (Choral) • Conducting (Orchestral) • Harp • Harpsichord • Percussion • Voice (Early Music Voice) • Voice (Opera)
DEGREE PROGRAMS
The Yale School of Music is a graduate-professional school of Yale University. No undergraduate degrees are offered through the School of Music.
Additional details: Master of Music; Master of Musical Arts; Doctor of Musical Arts; Artist Diploma; Certificate in Performance; BA/MM
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