Graduates of the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester go on to positions in professional orchestras, opera companies and college music departments. The undergraduate curriculum at Eastman is performance-intensive and students can further focus their studies in the areas of arts leadership, orchestral studies, and world music. On the graduate level, students can concentrate in performance, music history, or college teaching. The application process at Eastman is extensive and includes submission of a pre-screening recording, followed by transcripts, test scores, an audition repertoire list for in-person auditions, and for majors such as music education and music theory, an interview with a faculty member.
Eastman School of Music
26 Gibbs Street
Rochester, NY 14604-2599
585-274-1060
esm.rochester.edu
Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School provides talented students with instruction in music, drama and dance at the undergraduate and graduate levels. All applicants to Juilliard must audition in their area of study, and admissions are largely based on the result of the auditions, which are held both at Juilliard and at selected cities nationwide. Undergraduate music, drama and dance students have the option of completing either a bachelor's degree or a diploma; the diploma does not include liberal arts courses. Graduate degrees and diplomas are offered in music only. Tuition-free graduate-level programs for exceptional performers in jazz and opera are available. Juilliard notes on its website that approximately 1,000 applicants vie for 18 spots in each year's freshman drama class.
The Juilliard School
60 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023
212-799-5000
juilliard.edu
New York University's Tisch School of the Arts prepares students for careers in film, photography, television, drama, dance and music, at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Prospective students can apply online, but must adhere to the audition and/or portfolio requirements for their area of interest. For example, film and television candidates submit a video or storyboards; while a drama applicant would perform two acting monologues. Tisch students can take advantage of the diverse performing arts community in New York to gain experience and build a network outside of the classroom. They can also spend a fall or spring semester abroad in Ireland, Cuba, South Africa, England, the Czech Republic or China.
Tisch School of the Arts
New York University
721 Broadway, 12th Floor
New York, NY 10003
212-998-1800
tisch.nyu.edu