Music Colleges in Italy

Il Trillo

• Il Trillo is located in Florence and offers long- and short-term programs for students interested in further advancing their music studies. Leading musicians and music professionals teach the courses offered at Il Trillo, and many are the recipients of music awards. In order to gain admittance to Il Trillo, prospective students must undergo an audition as well as complete an application. Accepted students are able to practice in the many facilities available on the Il Trillo premises as well as at local theaters and conservatories with which the college partners. Courses are available in a wide range of instruments including guitar, piano, violin and saxophone.

  Il Trillo
  Piazza Salvemini 21
  50121 Florence
  011-39-055-2341049
  italian-music-school.com

Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia

• Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia offers musicians, composers and singers the chance to master in their particular field of music while living in the city of Rome. The school began offering master courses in 1939 and the Italian Ministry of Instruction, Universities and Research accredits the school. As of the 2009/2010 academic school year, the academy will offer specialized wind and bass programs focusing on solo orchestra performances for instruments such as the clarinet, horn and flute. The Opera Studio advances opera singers' skills and offers spring, summer and fall sessions. Students interested in gaining admittance must undergo an audition process.

  Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
  Via Vittoria 6
  00187 Rome
  011-39-06-8024-2501
  santacecilia.it

Scuola di Musica di Fiesole

• The Scuola di Musica di Fiesole of Florence offers musicians postgraduate courses in a variety of instruments including voice, piano, strings and ensemble music. The school also offers basic courses for amateurs. The Scuola di Musica di Fiesole orchestra preparation courses are geared for students interested in joining an orchestra, particularly the Orchestra Giovanile of Italy with which it is partnered.

  Scuola di Musica di Fiesole
  Via delle Fontanelle, 24
  50014 S. Domenico di Fiesole
  Florence
  011-39-055-597851
  scuolamusica.fiesole.fi.it