
New York
Brooklyn College of CUNY Conservatory of Music (Brooklyn) One of New
York City’s leading institutions for training musicians and music educators.
Distinguished faculty of active performers, composers, musicologists, and music
education specialists. Over 150 public performances each year, with emphasis on
contemporary American music. State-of-the-art computer-music center. Excellent
music library and access to the city’s rich, diverse cultural resources.
Contact: Bruce MacIntyre, 718-951-5286, fax: 718.951. 4502,
brucem@brooklyn.cuny.edu Dead-line: 3/1. Tuition: $4,000 res., $8,640 non-res.,
degrees: 1,2,4. Grad. tuition: $6,480 res., $9,000 non-res., degrees: 1,2,4,5.
200 music majors, 55 faculty, 15,500 total students. 1 band, 2 jazz bands, 1
orch., 5 ch. groups, 2 chor.
www.bcmusic.org
Colgate University (Hamilton) Founded in 1819, Colgate University is a highly selective, residential liberal arts college on a rolling 515 acre campus in central New York. Contact: Cara Share, Dept. of Music, 13 Oak Dr., 315-228-7642, fax: 315.228.7557, email: cshare@mail.colgate.edu (admissions) or rhealey@mail.colgate.edu (music). Tuition: $37,405. Degree: liberal arts-music. 30 music majors, 30 faculty, 2,750 total students. 1 band, 1 jazz band, 1 orch., 3 ch. groups, 2 chor. www.colgate.edu
Cornell University (Ithaca) Cornell University offers students in all seven of its undergraduate colleges the opportunity to perform in Music Department ensembles and take courses in music. Cornell is an excellent choice for students who do not necessarily wish to major in music but who are serious about it. Contact: Roberto Sierra, Lincoln Hall, 607-255-4097, fax: 607.254.2877, musicinfo@cornell.edu Deadline: 1/1, tuition: $19,000 res., $34,000 non-res. Grad. deadline: 1/15, tuition: full scholarships. Degrees: B.A. in music, Ph.D. in musicology, D.M.A. in composition. 50 music majors, 28 faculty, 19,000 total students. 3 bands, 3 jazz bands, 2 orch., 6 chor. www.arts.cornell.edu/music
Eastman School of Music (Rochester) The Eastman School of Music prepares its students for success in the music world. Students regularly win high-profile competitions and alumni are members of respected orchestras and opera companies around the world. Eastman is known internationally for its excellent faculty, top-notch facilities, and talented student body and attracts exceptional students from around the world. Contact: Adrian Daly, 26 Gibbs St., 800-388-9695, fax: 585.232.8601, admissions@esm.rochester.edu Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $31,720, grad: $990 per cr. hr. Degrees: 1-6,9, early music, ethnomusicology, opera directing. 1,600 music majors, 147 faculty. 2 bands, 3 jazz bands, 3 orch., many ch. groups, 4 chor. www.esm.rochester.edu
Five Towns College (Dix Hills) The college excels in all areas of music, offering concentrations in audio recording, technology, and music business. Students attend the college to focus on jazz studies and commercial music. Full and partial scholarships are available to qualified students. Contact: Jerry Cohen, 305 N. Service Rd., 631-656-2110, jcohen@ftc.edu Deadline: rolling, Tuition: $16,400, grad.: $5,400. Degrees 1,2,4,5,9,11-13. 316 music majors, 66 faculty, 1,285 total students. 8 band, 2 jazz, 1 orch., 2 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.ftc.edu
Houghton College, Greatbatch School of Music (Houghton) Within a Christ-centered, challenging, liberal arts education, the Greatbatch School of Music produces graduates who, through commitment to musical excellence and intelligent articulation of the integration of faith and music in their lives, can be effective musical practitioners and advocates in the Christian community and the world. Contact: Ben King, 1 Willard Ave., 585-567-9400, fax: 585.567.9517, music@houghton.edu Dead-line: rolling, tuition: $21,620, degrees: 1,2,4. Grad. deadline: 3/15, tuition: $697 per cr. hr., degrees: 1,4,6. 135 music majors, 13 faculty, 1150 total students. 3 bands, 1 jazz band, 2 orch., 8 ch. groups, 4 chor., 1 opera, 1 mus. theater. www.houghton.edu/greatbatch
Ithaca College (Ithaca) Dynamic School of Music which blends professional musical training and strong academic programs in a beautiful college setting. Contact: Townsend Plant, 953 Danby Rd., 607-274-3366, fax: 607.274.1727, tplant@ithaca.edu Deadline: 2/1, tuition: $28,670, degrees 1-4,9,12,13. Grad. deadline: 3/1, tuition: $575 per cr. hr., degrees: 1,2,4,6. 540 music majors, 60 faculty, 6,900 total students. www.ithaca.edu
Manhattan School of Music (New York) 212-749-2802, fax: 212.749.3025, admissions@msmnyc.edu Deadline: 12/1. Tuition: $46,385. Degrees: 1,2,4,9. 854 music majors, 275 faculty. www.msmnys.edu (2006 data)
Mannes College New School for Music (New York) 212-580-0210 ext. 4862, fax: 212.580.1738, mannesadmissions@newschool.edu Deadline 12/1. Tuition: $27,600, Degrees: 1,3,4. 300 music majors, 150 faculty. (2006 data)
The New School for Jazz & Contemporary Music Program (New York) The school was founded with a radical idea: to create a faculty of active, professional musicians within an academic setting. The quality and uniqueness of the program lies in its artist-as-mentor classroom approach, its progressive curriculum and focus on small-group performance, and its community of exc eptionally talented students. Contact: Teri Lucas, 55 W. 13th St., 5th Flr., 212-229-5896, fax: 212.229.8936, lucast@newschool.edu Deadline: 1/1 fall, 9/15 spring. Tuition: $29,800. Degrees: 1,9. 280 music majors, 70 faculty, 7,000 total students. www.jazz.newschool.edu
New York University, Steinhardt School (New York) Contact: Paul Horan, 212-998-5424, fax: 212.995.4043, pgh1@nyu.edu Deadline: 11/1 early, 1/1 regular, tuition: $35,290. Grad. deadline: 12/15 early, 1/6-2/1 regular, tuition: $1,097. Degrees: 1-4,8-9,12-13, music business, arts administration. 1,447 music majors, 500 faculty, 2,447 total students. Multiple bands, 3 orch., 5 chor. www.steinhardt.nyu.edu/nyumusic2008
Purchase College (Purchase) 914-251-6702, fax: 914.251.6739, music@purchase.edu Deadline: 2/1. Tuition $4,350 res., $10,610 non-res., grad.: $6,900 res., $10,920 non-res. Degrees: 1,4,9,13. 442 music majors, 74 faculty. www.purchase.edu (2006 data)
State University of New York (Fredonia) The School of Music has a strong tradition of musical and teaching excellence. Accredited by NASM, our school is a nationally-recognized undergraduate and graduate program in a comprehensive, liberal arts and sciences college of SUNY. Contact: Barry Kilpatrick, Mason Hall, 716-673-3151, fax: 716.673.3154, music@fredonia.edu Deadline: rolling, tuition: $4,350 res., $10,610 non-res. Grad. deadline: 4/1, tuition: $6,900 res., $10,920 non-res. Degrees: 1-6, 8-13. 625 music majors, 90 faculty, 5,600 total students. 4 bands, 4 jazz bands, 2 orch. 6 ch. groups, 4 chor. www.fredonia.edu/music
S.U. of New York, The Crane School of Music (Potsdam) 315-267-2453, fax: 315.267.2413, crane@potsdam.edu tuition: $4,350 res., $10,660 non-res., degrees: 1,2,4,11. Grad. deadline: 4/1, tuition: $6,900 res., $11,020 non-res., degrees: 1,2,4. 630 music majors, 55 faculty. www.potsdam.edu (2006 data)
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