Berklee College of Music in Boston, Mass., was founded by Lawrence Berk. Berklee's mission is to prepare students for a career in music. Students can major in classical music. The Berklee College of Music's student body represents over 70 countries, and the school has many notable alumni. A student majoring in classical music at Berklee will learn the basics of each instrument, while focusing on the instrument of his choice. Students will also learn music theory, along with practical lessons.
The Oberlin College and Conservatory of Music in Oberlin, Ohio, is the oldest operating conservatory of music in the United States. About 600 students study there. There are eight undergraduate majors, including classical music. The student body has over 1,500 instruments at its disposal. Oberlin has five concert halls and 150 classrooms.
Mannes College is a school that is part of The New School in New York City. Mannes was founded in 1916 and it trains classical musicians of all ages. There are 295 students enrolled in Mannes College, training for undergraduate and graduate degrees. David Mannes, the founder of Mannes College, wanted musical education to be available to anyone who wanted to learn. The faculty at Mannes College consists of working artists, composers, freelancers and scholars.
The Manhattan School of Music offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees. There are over 800 students enrolled. Students can major in classical music and learn from the 275 faculty members that are experts in their craft. There is also a pre-college division that teaches children the basics of music. Manhattan School of Music presents over 400 recitals and concerts each year.