The Juilliard School in New York has long been recognized as one of the top schools in the nation for the performing arts. Its music program is world-renowned for its production of professional musicians in all fields of study. Juilliard's dance and drama programs are among the best in the nation as well. Founded in 1905, Juilliard offers programs of study for preparatory students as well as for college students. Undergraduate degrees offered at Juilliard are in the fields of piano, composition, jazz studies, voice, guitar, orchestral instruments, harpsichord, and organ. At the Master's Degree level, Juilliard offers studies in conducting, collaborative piano, and composition, among others.
The Juilliard School
60 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023
212-799-5000
juilliard.edu
Oberlin College & Conservatory is also considered as one of the best schools in the nation for music but, unlike Juilliard, as part of a larger college system, Oberlin College does have a fairly established art department. Students studying at Oberlin Conservatory are encouraged to pursue joint degrees, one in music and one outside of the music department. This makes Oberlin a logical choice for students pursuing studies in both music and art. Oberlin's music program offers both Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in the field with concentration in many different instrumental areas as well as in music history, opera, and music education. The college offers studies in art at the undergraduate degree level in three primary areas: studio art, art history, and visual art. Students can also minor in art.
Oberlin College & Conservatory
39 W. College St.
Oberlin, OH 44074
617-585-1130
new.oberlin.edu
Yale University was ranked second in 2008 by U.S. News & World Report for its program in the fine arts. It ranked only behind the Rhode Island School of Design, which has no music program. At Yale, musical arts remain an important part of the college despite the fact that they are somewhat overshadowed by its art program. Yale offers both graduate and undergraduate degrees in art with four primary areas of emphasis: photography, printmaking and printing, graphic design, and sculpture. The Yale music program offers the Bachelor of Arts degree along with the Master of Music, Master of Musical Arts, and the Doctor of Musical Arts. Instruction is given in nearly every instrumental field along with music history and theory.
Yale University
School of Art
1156 Chapel St.
New Haven, CT 06520
203-432-4155
art.yale.edu
School of Music
PO Box 208246
New Haven CT
06520-8246
203-432-4155
music.yale.edu
The Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) was ranked as the nation's top art program (U.S. News & World Report 2008). Like Juilliard, which offers only music programs, the RISD offers only programs in the field of art. The school offers 16 different undergraduate art majors in various fields such as sculpture, illustration, and graphic design. Graduate degrees are also offered in these fields and many others such as art history, interior architecture, and industrial design.
Rhode Island School of Design
Master of Fine Arts Program
2 College St.
Providence, RI 02903
401-454-6300
www.risd.edu