Institutions

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University of Houston

The University of Houston is a public research university in Houston, Texas. Its Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts and Moores School of Music offer degrees in performance, music education, and pedagogy.

The Juilliard School

The Juilliard School

The Juilliard School is a private performing arts conservatory in New York City. Founded in 1905, it is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading schools for music, dance, and drama, offering undergraduate and graduate degrees across its divisions. Its music...

Catholic University of America — School of Music

The Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art at The Catholic University of America is a nationally recognized conservatory-style school located in Washington, D.C. It offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in music performance, composition, music education,...

Boston University College of Fine Arts

Boston University’s College of Fine Arts is a leading professional school for the performing and visual arts, offering undergraduate and graduate programs in music, theatre, and visual arts. The music division trains students in performance, composition, music...

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) is one of America’s major symphony orchestras, based in Detroit, Michigan and performing at Orchestra Hall. Founded in 1914, the DSO is widely recognized for its commitment to accessibility and community engagement, including...

San Francisco Symphony

The San Francisco Symphony is one of the most celebrated orchestras in the United States, performing at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco, California. Founded in 1911, the SFS gained international distinction under the 25-year tenure of Music Director Michael...

Minnesota Orchestra

The Minnesota Orchestra is one of America’s leading symphony orchestras, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota and performing at Orchestra Hall. Founded in 1903, it is recognized for artistic excellence, innovative programming, and a strong commitment to education and...

Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University

The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University is one of the oldest and most prestigious conservatories in the United States, located in Baltimore, Maryland. Founded in 1857 — making it the first U.S. institution founded specifically for the advancement of...