Famous Schools of Music
The United States boast a number of world famous music schools. Each provides burgeoning musicians the chance to hone their talents in the company of top teachers in the field. These schools have produced top artists in every genre and continue to draw students from around the world. Acceptance can be difficult with a highly competitive application process.
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The Juilliard School
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The Juilliard School was founded in 1905 by Dr. Frank Damrosch. Students come from around the world to attend this New York City institution. A limited number, around eight percent, of students are accepted. As of 2010, there are 600 students in the music division. Programs cover a wide variety of subjects from individual instruments to orchestral conducting. Undergraduates can receive a Bachelor of Music degree or diploma. Graduate level degrees are also available such as Master of Music or Doctor of Musical Arts.
Berklee College of Music
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Berklee College of Music is a non-profit college in Boston, Massachusetts. As of 2010, more than 4,000 students from more than 75 countries are enrolled. The school began in 1945 and offers 12 majors for students resulting in a four-year baccalaureate degree or professional diploma. Examples of majors include composition, film scoring, performance and music education.
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Jacobs School of Music
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The Jacobs School of Music is located at the Indiana University in Bloomington. It became the school of music in 1921 after originally being founded as the department of music in 1910. There are more than 1,600 students at the school as of 2010. Bachelor of Music Degrees in several courses range from jazz studies to early music with instrumental emphasis. A recording arts degree, Bachelor of Science in Recording Arts, is also available.
Eastman School of Music
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The Eastman School of Music is part of the University of Rochester in New York. As of 2010, the school had around 900 students with the highest concentration of international students for any music school. Bachelor of Music majors include composition, music education, musical arts and theory. A World Music Certificate offered for students to focus their education toward international music.
Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music
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Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music is the oldest operating conservatory in the United States. Open since 1865, it is the only prominent music school connected to a liberal arts college. There are 31 applied areas as well as undergraduate majors such as music history and composition. Also, a Master of Music in several courses of study offers subjects like Opera Theater and Conducting.
Shepherd School of Music
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Shepherd School of Music is at Rice University in Houston, Texas. The school began with an endowment from Sallie Shepherd Perkins. Departments cover topics such as brass, conducting, woodwinds and opera studies. Several ensembles are also on hand in addition to a symphony. Programs offer Bachelor, Master's and Doctoral degrees.
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