Together with about 350 fellow students, you’ll be a part of a community dedicated to developing your musical voice and building your future as a musician.ÌýHere are a few things that set us apart.
Learn from World-Class Faculty
All of our faculty members areÌýcelebratedÌýmusicians andÌýperformers, and they include internationally acclaimed artists, dedicated coaches and educators, andÌýthe principals of the . They've cultivated their own successful careers as musicians, and are committed to passing on that experience by teaching students to the highest professional standards.Ìý
Live in a Vibrant Community
You'll experience an exceptionally creative environment in one of the most culturally rich neighborhoods in the country, .
Home to museums, parks, gardens, restaurants, and prestigious libraries and educational institutions, there will always be something going on nearby.Ìý
Prepare for Your Career in Music
From the °Ä6ͼ¿â OrchestraÌýor from opera houses around the world, to the stage of Carnegie Hall, our alumni win auditions and jobs in some of the most prestigious orchestras, opera companies, ensembles and academic institutions. °Ä6ͼ¿â faculty provide superior technical trainingÌýbalanced with guidance for students to develop their musical voice andÌýbuild their career in music.
Experience a Team Atmosphere
Our students constantlyÌýchallenge and inspire one another.ÌýOur educational process is collaborative and supportive. You willÌýlearn throughÌýensemblesÌýand small-group instruction as well as one-on-one coaching. You'll also study with teams ofÌýfaculty, individual instructors, internationally recognized visiting artists, and peers, as well as have unprecedented access to the °Ä6ͼ¿â Orchestra.
Add a Major or Minor
Get the focused study of a smallÌýindependent musicÌýconservatory with the option to double major or minor at a top-tier university with 11,000 students. Our unique partnership with Case Western Reserve University means you can complementÌýyour musical studies with classes in oneÌýof their 95 undergraduate or 135 graduate programs.Ìý
Perform Early and Often
You'll get experience performingÌýin front ofÌýaudiencesÌýfromÌýyour very first semester to help youÌýdevelopÌýconfidenceÌýon stage. °Ä6ͼ¿â performance spaces provide opportunities for intimate concerts, fully staged operas and full orchestras.Ìý
All students have tons of opportunities to performÌýin the more than 300 concerts and eventsÌýwe put on each year,Ìýas well as at less formal gatherings —Ìýlike open mic nightsÌýin the local community, where °Ä6ͼ¿â students often cheer on friends and try out sounds and techniques they've been working on.