In addition to its world famous dance program, New York City's distinguished Juilliard school also offers a well regarded music program. With over 600 students from 40 countries, the music program at Juilliard features world famous faculty, like Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winner John Corigliano, and alumni such as "The Great Kat" Katherine Thomas. Students at Juilliard can pursue their bachelors', masters' or doctoral degrees in majors ranging from Piano and Harpsichord to Guitar and Jazz Studies. Juilliard's highly competative accredited program requires extensive recommendations and multiple auditions.
Located in Cambridge Massachusetts, the Longy School of Music focuses solely on music studies. Students can focus on orchestral, band or vocal instrumentation all while obtaining recognized bachelor of arts degrees from Longy's partner school, Emerson College. Longy boasts an accomplished faculty with members such as Opera great Noriko Yasuda. Students must obtain acceptance to both Longy and Emerson colleges. Longy requires auditions.
The School of Music at the University of Colorado matches a degree in music with a renowned liberal studies education. Considered a "Public Ivy," a school that offers Ivy League-quality education at an accessible price, students who attend the University of Colorado can expect the rigor of an Ivy league school with the small class sizes necessary for grooming blossoming musicians. Located in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, the college of music requires auditions and at least two letters of recommendation.
University of Rochester's Eastman School of Music offers one of the most prestigious music programs in the country. The Eastman School of Music frequently ranks first or second in the country in programs such as composition, conducting, opera/vocal performance and piano/organ/keyboard, according to the 2004 U.S. News and World Report. A division of the New York college, Eastman has faculty such as former Yale director Robert D. Morris. Auditions are required.