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COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

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Committed to combining the best qualities of a conservatory education set within a world-class university, the School of Music produces outstanding musicians who are skilled, knowledgeable, creative and articulate.

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Carnegie Mellon School of Music 5000 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh PA, 15123-3815 Copyright 2007 Design - Dugina Riebling Design Photography - Karen Meyers Photography

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NOEL ZAHLER , DMA HEAD, CARNEGIE MELLON SCHOOL OF MUSIC COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

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WELCOME

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STUDENTS

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FACULTY

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PARTNERSHIPS

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CURRICULUM

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MINORS

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ENSEMBLES

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FACILITIES

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CARNEGIE MELLON

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PITTSBURGH

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ADMISSIONS

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CALE NEW HEIGHTS—A MESSAGE FROM NOEL ZAHLER

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s At the Carnegie Mellon School of Music, accomplished musicians and aspiring talent challenge each other to reach beyond themselves and create music in new and original ways. Whether your interest is in performing, composition, music and technology, theory, conducting or music education, you’ll find we provide an exciting, dynamic environment where you can pursue your passion.

Our school is at the forefront of music and music schools globally! Presently we number more than 350 students, studying to earn degrees ranging from the Bachelor level of achievement through the Masters, Performance Residence Program and Artist Diploma.

Our faculty is comprised of world-class performing artists, composers, scholars and teachers.

In addition, we draw on the rich cultural and musical resources of the city of Pittsburgh, with many faculty members holding the principal chairs of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

The musical life of the city of Pittsburgh draws the most famous international performing artists to our doorstep. When these individuals perform with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Opera, the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh or the Chamber Music Society of Pittsburgh, we often have these distinguished guests give performances, master classes and lectures

for our students. The School of Music is responsible for almost 300 performances by students, faculty and guests each year. We take great pride in the quality of the individual recitals given by our students, as well as the concerts performed by our chamber music program, instrumental ensembles, choirs, musical theater and opera program.

Our graduates populate the ranks of the most prestigious orchestras of the world. We are honored to continue the tradition of great music making, and extend it into the 21st century. Today we utilize the valuable resources provided by living composers as well as the latest technology to change the way we study,

perform, create music, practice and archive all that music encompasses.

More than 80,000 music lovers are drawn to the School of Music each year to attend our concerts in Kresge Theatre, Alumni Concert Hall and Carnegie Music Hall. We know that whether your interest in the Carnegie Mellon School of Music is as an instrumentalist, vocalist, composer or conductor, you will find this viewbook to be a compelling source of information to help you make the decision that will impact your education – and your future as a musician.

NOEL ZAHLER, DMA HEAD, CARNEGIE MELLON SCHOOL OF MUSIC

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CALE NEW HEIGHTS—A MESSAGE FROM NOEL ZAHLER

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s At the Carnegie Mellon School of Music, accomplished musicians and aspiring talent challenge each other to reach beyond themselves and create music in new and original ways. Whether your interest is in performing, composition, music and technology, theory, conducting or music education, you’ll find we provide an exciting, dynamic environment where you can pursue your passion.

Our school is at the forefront of music and music schools globally! Presently we number more than 350 students, studying to earn degrees ranging from the Bachelor level of achievement through the Masters, Performance Residence Program and Artist Diploma.

Our faculty is comprised of world-class performing artists, composers, scholars and teachers.

In addition, we draw on the rich cultural and musical resources of the city of Pittsburgh, with many faculty members holding the principal chairs of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.

The musical life of the city of Pittsburgh draws the most famous international performing artists to our doorstep. When these individuals perform with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Opera, the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh or the Chamber Music Society of Pittsburgh, we often have these distinguished guests give performances, master classes and lectures

for our students. The School of Music is responsible for almost 300 performances by students, faculty and guests each year. We take great pride in the quality of the individual recitals given by our students, as well as the concerts performed by our chamber music program, instrumental ensembles, choirs, musical theater and opera program.

Our graduates populate the ranks of the most prestigious orchestras of the world. We are honored to continue the tradition of great music making, and extend it into the 21st century. Today we utilize the valuable resources provided by living composers as well as the latest technology to change the way we study,

perform, create music, practice and archive all that music encompasses.

More than 80,000 music lovers are drawn to the School of Music each year to attend our concerts in Kresge Theatre, Alumni Concert Hall and Carnegie Music Hall. We know that whether your interest in the Carnegie Mellon School of Music is as an instrumentalist, vocalist, composer or conductor, you will find this viewbook to be a compelling source of information to help you make the decision that will impact your education – and your future as a musician.

NOEL ZAHLER, DMA HEAD, CARNEGIE MELLON SCHOOL OF MUSIC

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s DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS BUT A SIMILAR GOAL Students come to the School of Music from 35 states and 19 countries. All bring individual values, languages, aspirations, talents, beliefs and experiences.

And each join to work toward a single goal – to become a great musician.

LEARNING THROUGH COLLABORATIONS Current Graduate Students are already working as substitute performers with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and as members of the Pittsburgh Opera, Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, Bach Choir of Pittsburgh and the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh.

Current Undergraduate vocalists are performing with the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Pittsburgh Musical Theater and Pittsburgh Opera.

Over half of the current Undergraduate vocalists are employed by singing in local churches and synagogues through the Pittsburgh area.

Current Graduate Students teach in the pre-college and extension divisions.

Carnegie Mellon Students have an exceptionally high rate of acceptance for the most elite summer programs and festivals.

PROGRESSIVELY PROMOTING We encourage positive and creative collaborations.

OUR RANKS INCLUDE...

THREE HUNDRED FIFTY Musicians ONE HUNDRED FIFTY Undergraduate Students ONE HUNDRED Graduate Students THIRTY FIVE Performance Residents & Advanced Students

INSTILLING OUR BELIEF We subscribe to surmountable levels of competition.

SIXTY FIVE Music Minors

ALUMNI Carnegie Mellon School of Music alumni can be found performing, composing, conducting, teaching and contributing significantly to the field of music worldwide.

Across the United States, graduates like Dale Clevenger – Principal horn, Chicago Symphony; Sarah O’Boyle – First violin, New York Philharmonic; Cristian Ganicenco –Principal trombone, Cincinnati Symphony; Joel Reist – Principle bass, Nashville Symphony; Valerie Debaele – Principal flute, l’Orchestre Philharmonique de Liege, Belgium; Heidi Skok – Metropolitan Opera, are performing in major symphonies, orchestras and ensembles in every major city.

A sampling of these elite organizations include The New York and Rochester Philharmonics; the Cincinnati, Philadelphia, West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Pacific, Charleston, Colorado, Miami, Richmond and San Diego Symphony Orchestras and the President’s Own Marine Band; as well as a variety of opera, ballet and theater orchestras.

On an international level, Carnegie Mellon School of Music alumni perform in the Sinfonica de Chile, the Sinfonica do Brasilia, L’Orchestre Philharmonique de Liege Belgium, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Prague Sinfonia, the Orchestre Symphonique de Quebec, Bilbao Opera and the State Orchestra of Sao Paulo Brazil.

Distinguished solo performers, like Earl Wild, continue to make immeasurable contributions to audiences worldwide.

Vocalists, like Christiane Noll, perform with distinction and acclaim both on the stages of Broadway and in the world of opera. Other alumni are cast members of the New York City, Pittsburgh, Washington National, Utah, Asheville, South Carolina, Connecticut and Central City Operas. Metropolitan Opera finalists are graduates of the Vocal Performance program. Many others can be seen performing on Broadway in “Jersey Boys,” “Miss Saigon,” “Spamalot,” “Oklahoma,” “Riverdance,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Annie Get Your Gun,” “The Producers,” “Mary Poppins” and many more shows.

Teachers, like Michelle Di Bucci of the Juilliard School, contribute to the growth of young composers and performers at Yale, University of Michigan, San Francisco Conservatory, Binghamton, Curtis, West Virginia University, New England Conservatory, College of New Jersey, Bard, DePauw University, University of Massachusetts, University of Virginia, Richland College, Carnegie Mellon, Northwestern, Rhodes College, Hartt School of Music, University of Taiwan and others.

Administrators and music directors, like Gilbert Rose of the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, insure that opera companies, orchestras, ensembles and music schools continue to contribute positively to the field of music.

Conductors, like Keith Lockart of the Boston Pops, lead orchestras, symphonies, ensembles, Broadway musicals and choral groups all over the world.

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s DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS BUT A SIMILAR GOAL Students come to the School of Music from 35 states and 19 countries. All bring individual values, languages, aspirations, talents, beliefs and experiences.

And each join to work toward a single goal – to become a great musician.

LEARNING THROUGH COLLABORATIONS Current Graduate Students are already working as substitute performers with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and as members of the Pittsburgh Opera, Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, Bach Choir of Pittsburgh and the Mendelssohn Choir of Pittsburgh.

Current Undergraduate vocalists are performing with the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera, Pittsburgh Musical Theater and Pittsburgh Opera.

Over half of the current Undergraduate vocalists are employed by singing in local churches and synagogues through the Pittsburgh area.

Current Graduate Students teach in the pre-college and extension divisions.

Carnegie Mellon Students have an exceptionally high rate of acceptance for the most elite summer programs and festivals.

PROGRESSIVELY PROMOTING We encourage positive and creative collaborations.

OUR RANKS INCLUDE...

THREE HUNDRED FIFTY Musicians ONE HUNDRED FIFTY Undergraduate Students ONE HUNDRED Graduate Students THIRTY FIVE Performance Residents & Advanced Students

INSTILLING OUR BELIEF We subscribe to surmountable levels of competition.

SIXTY FIVE Music Minors

ALUMNI Carnegie Mellon School of Music alumni can be found performing, composing, conducting, teaching and contributing significantly to the field of music worldwide.

Across the United States, graduates like Dale Clevenger – Principal horn, Chicago Symphony; Sarah O’Boyle – First violin, New York Philharmonic; Cristian Ganicenco –Principal trombone, Cincinnati Symphony; Joel Reist – Principle bass, Nashville Symphony; Valerie Debaele – Principal flute, l’Orchestre Philharmonique de Liege, Belgium; Heidi Skok – Metropolitan Opera, are performing in major symphonies, orchestras and ensembles in every major city.

A sampling of these elite organizations include The New York and Rochester Philharmonics; the Cincinnati, Philadelphia, West Virginia, Pittsburgh, Chicago, Pacific, Charleston, Colorado, Miami, Richmond and San Diego Symphony Orchestras and the President’s Own Marine Band; as well as a variety of opera, ballet and theater orchestras.

On an international level, Carnegie Mellon School of Music alumni perform in the Sinfonica de Chile, the Sinfonica do Brasilia, L’Orchestre Philharmonique de Liege Belgium, Orchestre de la Suisse Romande, Prague Sinfonia, the Orchestre Symphonique de Quebec, Bilbao Opera and the State Orchestra of Sao Paulo Brazil.

Distinguished solo performers, like Earl Wild, continue to make immeasurable contributions to audiences worldwide.

Vocalists, like Christiane Noll, perform with distinction and acclaim both on the stages of Broadway and in the world of opera. Other alumni are cast members of the New York City, Pittsburgh, Washington National, Utah, Asheville, South Carolina, Connecticut and Central City Operas. Metropolitan Opera finalists are graduates of the Vocal Performance program. Many others can be seen performing on Broadway in “Jersey Boys,” “Miss Saigon,” “Spamalot,” “Oklahoma,” “Riverdance,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Annie Get Your Gun,” “The Producers,” “Mary Poppins” and many more shows.

Teachers, like Michelle Di Bucci of the Juilliard School, contribute to the growth of young composers and performers at Yale, University of Michigan, San Francisco Conservatory, Binghamton, Curtis, West Virginia University, New England Conservatory, College of New Jersey, Bard, DePauw University, University of Massachusetts, University of Virginia, Richland College, Carnegie Mellon, Northwestern, Rhodes College, Hartt School of Music, University of Taiwan and others.

Administrators and music directors, like Gilbert Rose of the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, insure that opera companies, orchestras, ensembles and music schools continue to contribute positively to the field of music.

Conductors, like Keith Lockart of the Boston Pops, lead orchestras, symphonies, ensembles, Broadway musicals and choral groups all over the world.

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ANDRES CARDENES, Dorothy Richard Starling and Alexander Speyer, Jr. University Professor of Violin - photo: Michael Sahaida

JEANNE BAXTRESSER, Vira I. Heinz University Professor of Flute

You dream of becoming a great musician.

And we believe that the only way for you to become one is to learn from one.

At the Carnegie Mellon School of Music, students are taught only by elite professionals, all who have achieved the highest level of accomplishment.

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ANDRES CARDENES, Dorothy Richard Starling and Alexander Speyer, Jr. University Professor of Violin - photo: Michael Sahaida

JEANNE BAXTRESSER, Vira I. Heinz University Professor of Flute

You dream of becoming a great musician.

And we believe that the only way for you to become one is to learn from one.

At the Carnegie Mellon School of Music, students are taught only by elite professionals, all who have achieved the highest level of accomplishment.

TIMOTHY ADAMS, Professor of Percussion

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ACULTY — INSPIRING THROUGH INSIGHT AND UNDERSTANDING

f Distinguished members of the Pittsburgh Symphony teach across the School of Music’s 14 orchestral instrumental studios. In fact, 17 of these 22 faculty members are seated as principals or co-principals.

In weekly studio classes, students benefit from the unique insight and understanding that their successes, experiences and associations bring.

Graduates from Carnegie Mellon studios go on to win seats in premier symphonies and orchestras around the world!

The vocal faculty at the School of Music have also achieved the highest level of notoriety in the world of opera and musical theater. They have been seen and heard in every major venue across the United States,

Europe, Asia and South America.

Locally, members of our vocal faculty are founding, cooperating or managing partners with the Pittsburgh Opera, Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, the Mendelssohn Choir and Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera.

The nationally renowned Attack Theatre dance company, artists in residence at the School of Music, provides master level training in movement to better prepare vocalists for successful stage careers.

Composers teaching in the School of Music are known internationally for their published and recorded works, which have been commissioned, premiered and performed to critical acclaim.

All of these faculty members have received major awards and prizes for their creative work and research.

Students working under this world-renowned faculty not only gain an international insight to their studies, but also acquire a masterly approach to the discipline though individual studies in a centuries old apprenticeship model.

Music students at every level have the advantage of one-on-one faculty mentoring.

TIMOTHY ADAMS, Professor of Percussion

right - NANCY GOERES, Artist Lecturer in Bassoon

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ACULTY — INSPIRING THROUGH INSIGHT AND UNDERSTANDING

f Distinguished members of the Pittsburgh Symphony teach across the School of Music’s 14 orchestral instrumental studios. In fact, 17 of these 22 faculty members are seated as principals or co-principals.

In weekly studio classes, students benefit from the unique insight and understanding that their successes, experiences and associations bring.

Graduates from Carnegie Mellon studios go on to win seats in premier symphonies and orchestras around the world!

The vocal faculty at the School of Music have also achieved the highest level of notoriety in the world of opera and musical theater. They have been seen and heard in every major venue across the United States,

Europe, Asia and South America.

Locally, members of our vocal faculty are founding, cooperating or managing partners with the Pittsburgh Opera, Opera Theater of Pittsburgh, the Mendelssohn Choir and Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera.

The nationally renowned Attack Theatre dance company, artists in residence at the School of Music, provides master level training in movement to better prepare vocalists for successful stage careers.

Composers teaching in the School of Music are known internationally for their published and recorded works, which have been commissioned, premiered and performed to critical acclaim.

All of these faculty members have received major awards and prizes for their creative work and research.

Students working under this world-renowned faculty not only gain an international insight to their studies, but also acquire a masterly approach to the discipline though individual studies in a centuries old apprenticeship model.

Music students at every level have the advantage of one-on-one faculty mentoring.

DOUG AHLSTEDT, Associate Professor of Voice

RIVER CITY BRASS BAND The River City Brass Band is one of the country’s premier concert bands and one of the School of Music’s strongest partners. As with the Pittsburgh Symphony, members of the River City Brass Band also teach in the School of Music, affording their students an exemplary level of master training and experience. Further, students performing in the School of Music’s Wind Ensemble work under the direction of Denis Colwell – Conductor and Musical Director of the River City Brass Band. The contact and accessibility to the members of this prominent ensemble have immeasurable benefits for School of Music students.

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ARTNERSHIPS IN EXCELLENCE

p PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA For more than 100 years, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has been an essential element to the cultural landscape of Pittsburgh.

Known as one of the world’s greatest orchestras, the PSO prides itself on artistic excellence, a rich history of the world’s finest musicians and conductors, as well as a strong partnership with the Carnegie Mellon School of Music.

Annually, the PSO hosts “Carnegie Mellon Night at the Symphony,” and, also annually, the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic plays a concert in the home of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Hall.

Traditionally, the PSO has premiered and performed the works of School of Music faculty and student composers, and distinguished guests of the symphony are regularly guests of the School of Music, bringing students more master classes and special guests than anywhere else. Students take advantage of special programs, opportunities and presentations at the Symphony, as well as special student subscriptions to attend PSO concerts and to participate in the Symphony’s outreach program to the community.

The strong bond between the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and the School of Music is probably best illustrated by the number of PSO members who choose to teach at Carnegie Mellon School of Music.

CIVIC LIGHT OPERA For more than half a century, Pittsburgh CLO has enjoyed an exceptional reputation as one of the country’s most prestigious non-profit musical theaters. Pittsburgh CLO’s dedication to the development of new works and the fostering of new talent is an integral part of its mission. With Carnegie Mellon faculty linked to this prestigious organization, students find the potential for a start on familiar ground.

OPERA THEATER OF PITTSBURGH Founded by the Metropolitan Opera mezzo-soprano performer and member of the School of Music’s Vocal faculty, Mildred Miller Posvar, the Opera Theater of Pittsburgh is noted for its ability to bring modern music drama to today’s audience. While meeting this element of its founding mission with flair, the Opera Theater of Pittsburgh also holds true to its mission to support aspiring professional singers.

By performing in the company’s touring productions and school programs, singers receive the experience, polish and exposure they need to begin major careers. The School of Music’s personal familiarity with Opera Theater of Pittsburgh affords students access to this potential gateway.

above - courtesy of Attack Theatre - photo: Sarah Higgins - performer : Michele de la Reza

PITTSBURGH OPERA Not only is Pittsburgh Opera a premier performance company, but it is also a source of exceptional outreach, education and training in Pittsburgh, surrounding regions, and even across the country. These elements make Pittsburgh Opera an especially strong resource for students of the School of Music. Artists visiting Pittsburgh Opera frequently visit the School of Music, and undergraduate students often audition successfully. With closely connected faculty, instrumentalists and vocalists alike benefit from the immediate and familiar access to this prestigious performance and training company.

PITTSBURGH CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY The Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society is a national leader in producing and presenting education programs that increase knowledge and interest in chamber music among adults and children, offer exceptional emerging musicians and ensembles opportunities to perform with and learn from professional musicians, and help to ensure the nature of our art form. The Carnegie Mellon School of Music enjoys a partnership that helps to bring guests artists like the Alexander String Quartet, Eighth Blackbird and the Wihan Quartet to students, while providing yet another opportunity for students to explore music as a profession.

WQED FM 89.3 Pittsburgh’s premier public classical music radio station maintains a long-standing partnership with the Carnegie Mellon School of Music. Concerts by the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic and the School of Music Wind Ensemble are regularly aired on WQED, and Carnegie Mellon artists and conductors frequently contribute to the programming of this radio station and can often be heard in interviews. Students interested in classical music broadcasting have the opportunity to intern at WQED to get first-hand experience with this nationally recognized radio station.

DOUG AHLSTEDT, Associate Professor of Voice

RIVER CITY BRASS BAND The River City Brass Band is one of the country’s premier concert bands and one of the School of Music’s strongest partners. As with the Pittsburgh Symphony, members of the River City Brass Band also teach in the School of Music, affording their students an exemplary level of master training and experience. Further, students performing in the School of Music’s Wind Ensemble work under the direction of Denis Colwell – Conductor and Musical Director of the River City Brass Band. The contact and accessibility to the members of this prominent ensemble have immeasurable benefits for School of Music students.

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ARTNERSHIPS IN EXCELLENCE

p PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA For more than 100 years, the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra has been an essential element to the cultural landscape of Pittsburgh.

Known as one of the world’s greatest orchestras, the PSO prides itself on artistic excellence, a rich history of the world’s finest musicians and conductors, as well as a strong partnership with the Carnegie Mellon School of Music.

Annually, the PSO hosts “Carnegie Mellon Night at the Symphony,” and, also annually, the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic plays a concert in the home of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Heinz Hall.

Traditionally, the PSO has premiered and performed the works of School of Music faculty and student composers, and distinguished guests of the symphony are regularly guests of the School of Music, bringing students more master classes and special guests than anywhere else. Students take advantage of special programs, opportunities and presentations at the Symphony, as well as special student subscriptions to attend PSO concerts and to participate in the Symphony’s outreach program to the community.

The strong bond between the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and the School of Music is probably best illustrated by the number of PSO members who choose to teach at Carnegie Mellon School of Music.

CIVIC LIGHT OPERA For more than half a century, Pittsburgh CLO has enjoyed an exceptional reputation as one of the country’s most prestigious non-profit musical theaters. Pittsburgh CLO’s dedication to the development of new works and the fostering of new talent is an integral part of its mission. With Carnegie Mellon faculty linked to this prestigious organization, students find the potential for a start on familiar ground.

OPERA THEATER OF PITTSBURGH Founded by the Metropolitan Opera mezzo-soprano performer and member of the School of Music’s Vocal faculty, Mildred Miller Posvar, the Opera Theater of Pittsburgh is noted for its ability to bring modern music drama to today’s audience. While meeting this element of its founding mission with flair, the Opera Theater of Pittsburgh also holds true to its mission to support aspiring professional singers.

By performing in the company’s touring productions and school programs, singers receive the experience, polish and exposure they need to begin major careers. The School of Music’s personal familiarity with Opera Theater of Pittsburgh affords students access to this potential gateway.

above - courtesy of Attack Theatre - photo: Sarah Higgins - performer : Michele de la Reza

PITTSBURGH OPERA Not only is Pittsburgh Opera a premier performance company, but it is also a source of exceptional outreach, education and training in Pittsburgh, surrounding regions, and even across the country. These elements make Pittsburgh Opera an especially strong resource for students of the School of Music. Artists visiting Pittsburgh Opera frequently visit the School of Music, and undergraduate students often audition successfully. With closely connected faculty, instrumentalists and vocalists alike benefit from the immediate and familiar access to this prestigious performance and training company.

PITTSBURGH CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY The Pittsburgh Chamber Music Society is a national leader in producing and presenting education programs that increase knowledge and interest in chamber music among adults and children, offer exceptional emerging musicians and ensembles opportunities to perform with and learn from professional musicians, and help to ensure the nature of our art form. The Carnegie Mellon School of Music enjoys a partnership that helps to bring guests artists like the Alexander String Quartet, Eighth Blackbird and the Wihan Quartet to students, while providing yet another opportunity for students to explore music as a profession.

WQED FM 89.3 Pittsburgh’s premier public classical music radio station maintains a long-standing partnership with the Carnegie Mellon School of Music. Concerts by the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic and the School of Music Wind Ensemble are regularly aired on WQED, and Carnegie Mellon artists and conductors frequently contribute to the programming of this radio station and can often be heard in interviews. Students interested in classical music broadcasting have the opportunity to intern at WQED to get first-hand experience with this nationally recognized radio station.

ROBERT PAGE, Paul Mellon University Professor of Music and Director of Choral and Opera Studies

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OMPOSING A CURRICULUM FOR PERSONAL GROWTH

c Becoming a professional musician requires talent and commitment. But it also takes the right educational environment—one-on-one training with master teachers, strong ensembles, chamber music experiences and distinct opportunities to develop your performance skills.

Nowhere will you build a more solid foundation than at Carnegie Mellon. Today’s Complete Musician must be an entrepreneur with a keen eye for opportunity, have a solid business sense, the courage to travel around the world and the willingness to embrace technology. Four critical elements make up the curriculum that will move you successfully toward this future.

STUDIO TRAINING This apprenticeship is passed along hand to hand, mind to mind, heart to heart. The one-to-one work of the student and master teacher is at the core of musical learning.

ENSEMBLE Every Carnegie Mellon music student is part of a major Ensemble with the highest standards of discipline and musicianship. Collaborative performance experiences are enhanced by dozens of studio ensembles, chamber groups and genre-specific ensembles.

MUSIC SUPPORT, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Future musicians must possess the strongest possible basis in practical musical skills. Our internationally known program in Eurhythmics and Solfege is complemented by significant studies in Theory, History, Keyboard, Music Technology, and Literature and Repertoire. Vocalists also study languages, movement and dance, and acting.

ACADEMICS The School of Music is committed to developing each student’s full range of talents. Music majors are required to select, at minimum, one academic course outside of the School of Music per semester, with the option of electing more in order to pursue a minor or a second major in another discipline.

Making the transition from the conservatory to the world of professional music is a difficult one. Music students of today must anticipate, plan and understand the intricacies of the field well in advance; learning through on-the-job experience is not an option. This makes the involvement of distinguished guest artists, visitors and master teachers from around the world a crucial element in a successful future musical career.

Several times each semester, the School of Music welcomes distinguished professionals to speak, teach and work with music students, giving glimpses of the world where they will eventually excel.

Distinguished directors, such as Dorothy Danner, Charles Reppelli and Chet Walker, are always engaged to direct the vocal department’s productions, offering School of Music students their first encounter with professional stage direction.

Renowned conductors, like Sir Andrew Davis, Leonard Slatkin and Manfred Honeck provide the members of the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic not only the opportunity to perform under the direction of stellar musicians, but also the experience of following a professional ensemble’s rehearsal and performance pace.

Prominent performers, like Philip Myers, of the New York Philharmonic, J. Lawrie Bloom of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Owen Lee of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, help current students understand the intricacies of a career in performance.

Composers like George Crumb, John Carrigigliano, Tristan Murail and Philip Glass are among the regular guests at composers forums.

ROBERT PAGE, Paul Mellon University Professor of Music and Director of Choral and Opera Studies

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OMPOSING A CURRICULUM FOR PERSONAL GROWTH

c Becoming a professional musician requires talent and commitment. But it also takes the right educational environment—one-on-one training with master teachers, strong ensembles, chamber music experiences and distinct opportunities to develop your performance skills.

Nowhere will you build a more solid foundation than at Carnegie Mellon. Today’s Complete Musician must be an entrepreneur with a keen eye for opportunity, have a solid business sense, the courage to travel around the world and the willingness to embrace technology. Four critical elements make up the curriculum that will move you successfully toward this future.

STUDIO TRAINING This apprenticeship is passed along hand to hand, mind to mind, heart to heart. The one-to-one work of the student and master teacher is at the core of musical learning.

ENSEMBLE Every Carnegie Mellon music student is part of a major Ensemble with the highest standards of discipline and musicianship. Collaborative performance experiences are enhanced by dozens of studio ensembles, chamber groups and genre-specific ensembles.

MUSIC SUPPORT, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Future musicians must possess the strongest possible basis in practical musical skills. Our internationally known program in Eurhythmics and Solfege is complemented by significant studies in Theory, History, Keyboard, Music Technology, and Literature and Repertoire. Vocalists also study languages, movement and dance, and acting.

ACADEMICS The School of Music is committed to developing each student’s full range of talents. Music majors are required to select, at minimum, one academic course outside of the School of Music per semester, with the option of electing more in order to pursue a minor or a second major in another discipline.

Making the transition from the conservatory to the world of professional music is a difficult one. Music students of today must anticipate, plan and understand the intricacies of the field well in advance; learning through on-the-job experience is not an option. This makes the involvement of distinguished guest artists, visitors and master teachers from around the world a crucial element in a successful future musical career.

Several times each semester, the School of Music welcomes distinguished professionals to speak, teach and work with music students, giving glimpses of the world where they will eventually excel.

Distinguished directors, such as Dorothy Danner, Charles Reppelli and Chet Walker, are always engaged to direct the vocal department’s productions, offering School of Music students their first encounter with professional stage direction.

Renowned conductors, like Sir Andrew Davis, Leonard Slatkin and Manfred Honeck provide the members of the Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic not only the opportunity to perform under the direction of stellar musicians, but also the experience of following a professional ensemble’s rehearsal and performance pace.

Prominent performers, like Philip Myers, of the New York Philharmonic, J. Lawrie Bloom of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Owen Lee of the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, help current students understand the intricacies of a career in performance.

Composers like George Crumb, John Carrigigliano, Tristan Murail and Philip Glass are among the regular guests at composers forums.

FULL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS PERFORMANCE RESIDENCY PROGRAM This is an elite two-year program designed to provide intensive ensemble and studio experience for aspiring orchestral performers.

ARTIST DIPLOMA PROGRAM This program is a highly elite, two-year post-Master’s program for exceptionally gifted young professionals preparing for and on the verge of distinguished careers.

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ONNECTING PROGRAMS TO CURRICULUM SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

c CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

DEGREE PROGRAMS BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS The School of Music offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in performance – instrumental, piano, organ, and voice – and composition.

The curriculum is designed to combine the best elements of the conservatory and university traditions.

MASTERS OF MUSIC The Masters of Music degree is offered in performance (instrumental, piano, organ, and voice), composition, conducting and education.

The flexible two-year curriculum provides graduate students with sufficient time to concentrate on their major area and to shape their course of study as best suits their particular goals and strengths. Competitive fellowship and assistantship awards are available.

MUSIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATION This program is designed to support the belief that strong teachers are first strong musicians. This one-year program is added, as a minor, to the BFA performance or composition degree. Typically, Carnegie Mellon teachers find career opportunities quickly.

DALCROZE EURHYTHMICS The Carnegie Mellon School of Music is accredited as a Professional Training Center granting the Dalcroze Certificate and the Dalcroze License. Students may pursue the Dalcroze Certificate or the Dalcroze License in conjunction with a degree in either music performance or composition.

COLLABORATIVE PIANO This is a minor designed for piano majors. Students are required to take classes in skills of accompanying.

Practical studio experiences, courses in accompanying and community-wide professional experience broaden the scope of the pianists’ professional marketability.

CONDUCTING This minor is designed for Music majors who are interested in acquiring conducting skills, in anticipation of either a music education career or continued graduate study in conducting.

ONE PLUS Students whose first language is not English, and who do not meet the University’s TOEFL requirements, may elect the One Plus Program. Students register for one preliminary year, take studio lessons, do ensemble work, and study English. Students who meet TOEFL requirements after the first year can begin work in a degree program.

FULL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS PERFORMANCE RESIDENCY PROGRAM This is an elite two-year program designed to provide intensive ensemble and studio experience for aspiring orchestral performers.

ARTIST DIPLOMA PROGRAM This program is a highly elite, two-year post-Master’s program for exceptionally gifted young professionals preparing for and on the verge of distinguished careers.

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ONNECTING PROGRAMS TO CURRICULUM SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS

c CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

DEGREE PROGRAMS BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS The School of Music offers a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in performance – instrumental, piano, organ, and voice – and composition.

The curriculum is designed to combine the best elements of the conservatory and university traditions.

MASTERS OF MUSIC The Masters of Music degree is offered in performance (instrumental, piano, organ, and voice), composition, conducting and education.

The flexible two-year curriculum provides graduate students with sufficient time to concentrate on their major area and to shape their course of study as best suits their particular goals and strengths. Competitive fellowship and assistantship awards are available.

MUSIC EDUCATION CERTIFICATION This program is designed to support the belief that strong teachers are first strong musicians. This one-year program is added, as a minor, to the BFA performance or composition degree. Typically, Carnegie Mellon teachers find career opportunities quickly.

DALCROZE EURHYTHMICS The Carnegie Mellon School of Music is accredited as a Professional Training Center granting the Dalcroze Certificate and the Dalcroze License. Students may pursue the Dalcroze Certificate or the Dalcroze License in conjunction with a degree in either music performance or composition.

COLLABORATIVE PIANO This is a minor designed for piano majors. Students are required to take classes in skills of accompanying.

Practical studio experiences, courses in accompanying and community-wide professional experience broaden the scope of the pianists’ professional marketability.

CONDUCTING This minor is designed for Music majors who are interested in acquiring conducting skills, in anticipation of either a music education career or continued graduate study in conducting.

ONE PLUS Students whose first language is not English, and who do not meet the University’s TOEFL requirements, may elect the One Plus Program. Students register for one preliminary year, take studio lessons, do ensemble work, and study English. Students who meet TOEFL requirements after the first year can begin work in a degree program.

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USIC MINORS TO BROADEN HORIZONS

m The School of Music recognizes that another discipline at Carnegie Mellon may be your career, but music is your joy.

Some of the School’s most outstanding musicians are members of one of four Music minor programs.

MINOR IN JAZZ PERFORMANCE This course offers work and performance ensembles to provide a holistic study of “America’s Classical Music.”

DAVID PELLOW, Director of Jazz Studies

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MINOR IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE Through this minor, you have the best of both worlds.

Intense music study is the perfect compliment to your academic coursework in another Carnegie Mellon discipline.

Upon successful audition, performance minors complete coursework, purchase studio classes and participate in School of Music ensembles.

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY MINOR Science is an art at Carnegie Mellon, and nowhere is this more evident than in the School of Music’s Music Technology minor. A rich computer music research environment enables students to work as programmers with outstanding faculty researchers in state-of-the-art facilities.

MINOR IN MUSIC THEORY The Music Theory minor program provides a strong foundation in the analysis and composition of a wide variety of styles of music. This minor is excellent preparation for graduate study in music theory with the eventual goal of university teaching.

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USIC MINORS TO BROADEN HORIZONS

m The School of Music recognizes that another discipline at Carnegie Mellon may be your career, but music is your joy.

Some of the School’s most outstanding musicians are members of one of four Music minor programs.

MINOR IN JAZZ PERFORMANCE This course offers work and performance ensembles to provide a holistic study of “America’s Classical Music.”

DAVID PELLOW, Director of Jazz Studies

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MINOR IN MUSIC PERFORMANCE Through this minor, you have the best of both worlds.

Intense music study is the perfect compliment to your academic coursework in another Carnegie Mellon discipline.

Upon successful audition, performance minors complete coursework, purchase studio classes and participate in School of Music ensembles.

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY MINOR Science is an art at Carnegie Mellon, and nowhere is this more evident than in the School of Music’s Music Technology minor. A rich computer music research environment enables students to work as programmers with outstanding faculty researchers in state-of-the-art facilities.

MINOR IN MUSIC THEORY The Music Theory minor program provides a strong foundation in the analysis and composition of a wide variety of styles of music. This minor is excellent preparation for graduate study in music theory with the eventual goal of university teaching.

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CARNEGIE MELLON PHILHARMONIC The Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic is an exclusive ensemble. Admission is by audition only. The Philharmonic performs nine times during the course of the academic year in local venues, Carnegie Music Hall and Heinz Hall, and tours annually to venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, Severance Hall in Cleveland, the Kennedy Center in Washington DC and Boston’s Symphony Hall.

The up to 90-member ensemble explores a wide and varied repertoire from Bach through exciting contemporary composers.

They have recorded two CDs that are available commercially and will continue to record through an ongoing project with Mode Records. By participating in the

Philharmonic, students gain an understanding of the nature of music performance as a profession. Students work under the direction of distinguished guest conductors, such as Erich Kunzel, Sir Andrew Davis and Peter Oundjian, and participants follow an intense rehearsal schedule, which is modeled after that of any major symphony orchestra.

CARNEGIE MELLON WIND ENSEMBLE The Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble performs five times each academic year. The members are comprised of wind and percussion students and admission is by audition only.

The Wind Ensemble’s first CD recording was hailed as “... one if the best band recordings in recent years...” by the American Recording Guide.

CARNEGIE MELLON CONTEMPORARY MUSIC ENSEMBLE The Contemporary Ensemble was conceived by composer Leonardo Balada in 1972. Its distinguished list of directors includes Mr. Balada, Eduardo Alonso Crespo, Efrain Amaya, Sidney Harth, Gil Rose and Keith Lockhart.

Its 33-year history is rich, encompassing Pittsburgh, U.S. and world premiers of major compositions along with student works. The ensemble’s repertory explores new trends in contemporary composition. It is well known nationally for its adventurous programming and is regularly invited to perform during the Pittsburgh U3 Festival.

Admission is by audition.

CARNEGIE MELLON BAROQUE ENSEMBLE Carnegie Mellon Baroque is a performing ensemble of 12-15 players consisting of winds, strings and keyboard.

Students in this ensemble explore the orchestral and chamber music of the 18th Century. The Ensemble performs on modern instruments, incorporating performance practice ideals of the Baroque era. Throughout the rehearsal process, students are encouraged to study original source materials to arrive at historically informed and musically satisfying performances.

CARNEGIE MELLON JAZZ ENSEMBLE Two Big Bands as well as a Jazz Studies program provide students access to America’s greatest musical contribution. These ensembles explore a variety of jazz genres, from traditional Swing to current trends in Jazz Fusion and Jazz Chamber Music. Performances both on campus and in Pittsburgh communities, as well as opportunities to work with distinguished guest artists, broaden the spectrum of experiences for Jazz Ensemble participants.

CARNEGIE MELLON CONCERT CHOIR The Concert Choir is a select ensemble of approximately 40-50 students of superior vocal and musical talent. This ensemble is open by audition only. Repertoire ranges from Renaissance to contemporary, from chamber music to major works, including Beethoven’s Mass in C, Handel’s Messiah and Bach’s St. John’s Passion, as well as works by Eric Whitaker, Samuel Barber and Paul Hindemith.

The Concert Choir gives two major concerts each semester.

CARNEGIE MELLON REPERTORY CHORUS The Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus is an ensemble of flexible size. Participation in this ensemble is required of some music majors, but it is also open to all students and staff persons by audition. Emphasis is placed on vocal technique, musical skill and exposure to various styles of music. Performances are limited to one each semester.

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CARNEGIE MELLON PHILHARMONIC The Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic is an exclusive ensemble. Admission is by audition only. The Philharmonic performs nine times during the course of the academic year in local venues, Carnegie Music Hall and Heinz Hall, and tours annually to venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York, Severance Hall in Cleveland, the Kennedy Center in Washington DC and Boston’s Symphony Hall.

The up to 90-member ensemble explores a wide and varied repertoire from Bach through exciting contemporary composers.

They have recorded two CDs that are available commercially and will continue to record through an ongoing project with Mode Records. By participating in the

Philharmonic, students gain an understanding of the nature of music performance as a profession. Students work under the direction of distinguished guest conductors, such as Erich Kunzel, Sir Andrew Davis and Peter Oundjian, and participants follow an intense rehearsal schedule, which is modeled after that of any major symphony orchestra.

CARNEGIE MELLON WIND ENSEMBLE The Carnegie Mellon Wind Ensemble performs five times each academic year. The members are comprised of wind and percussion students and admission is by audition only.

The Wind Ensemble’s first CD recording was hailed as “... one if the best band recordings in recent years...” by the American Recording Guide.

CARNEGIE MELLON CONTEMPORARY MUSIC ENSEMBLE The Contemporary Ensemble was conceived by composer Leonardo Balada in 1972. Its distinguished list of directors includes Mr. Balada, Eduardo Alonso Crespo, Efrain Amaya, Sidney Harth, Gil Rose and Keith Lockhart.

Its 33-year history is rich, encompassing Pittsburgh, U.S. and world premiers of major compositions along with student works. The ensemble’s repertory explores new trends in contemporary composition. It is well known nationally for its adventurous programming and is regularly invited to perform during the Pittsburgh U3 Festival.

Admission is by audition.

CARNEGIE MELLON BAROQUE ENSEMBLE Carnegie Mellon Baroque is a performing ensemble of 12-15 players consisting of winds, strings and keyboard.

Students in this ensemble explore the orchestral and chamber music of the 18th Century. The Ensemble performs on modern instruments, incorporating performance practice ideals of the Baroque era. Throughout the rehearsal process, students are encouraged to study original source materials to arrive at historically informed and musically satisfying performances.

CARNEGIE MELLON JAZZ ENSEMBLE Two Big Bands as well as a Jazz Studies program provide students access to America’s greatest musical contribution. These ensembles explore a variety of jazz genres, from traditional Swing to current trends in Jazz Fusion and Jazz Chamber Music. Performances both on campus and in Pittsburgh communities, as well as opportunities to work with distinguished guest artists, broaden the spectrum of experiences for Jazz Ensemble participants.

CARNEGIE MELLON CONCERT CHOIR The Concert Choir is a select ensemble of approximately 40-50 students of superior vocal and musical talent. This ensemble is open by audition only. Repertoire ranges from Renaissance to contemporary, from chamber music to major works, including Beethoven’s Mass in C, Handel’s Messiah and Bach’s St. John’s Passion, as well as works by Eric Whitaker, Samuel Barber and Paul Hindemith.

The Concert Choir gives two major concerts each semester.

CARNEGIE MELLON REPERTORY CHORUS The Carnegie Mellon Repertory Chorus is an ensemble of flexible size. Participation in this ensemble is required of some music majors, but it is also open to all students and staff persons by audition. Emphasis is placed on vocal technique, musical skill and exposure to various styles of music. Performances are limited to one each semester.

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ONE DOUBLE REED ROOM A dedicated workstation is reserved for making double reeds and storing the related supplies.

MUSIC LIBRARY Colleged on the 4th floor of Hunt Library are approximately 10,000 books, 14,000 scores, 16,000 LPs and 5,700 CDs. A designated Music Librarian is available to assist in locating even out-of-print materials.

ELECTRONIC MUSIC STUDIOS Midi workstations are complete with keyboard, I-Macs, Proteus Synthesizers, CD recorders, mixing boards, Pro-Tools, Finale, Reason, Performer and Garage Band.

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PRACTICE ROOMS Music majors have unscheduled access to the School’s practice rooms 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Classrooms, rehearsal spaces, performance venues and teaching studios can also be used, with prior reservation.

ONE DANCE STUDIO

STEINWAY PIANOS The Carnegie Mellon School of Music is one of the first All-Steinway schools.

SIX PERFORMANCE VENUES

THIRTY SEVEN

THREE WEBCASTING FACILITIES FOUR REHEARSAL HALLS

THREE RECORDING STUDIOS State-of-the-art facilities provide students experience with mixing, mastering and developing professional grade recordings.

TEACHING STUDIOS Larger suites and spaces are dedicated for double bass, percussion and harp for the purposes of teaching, storage and practicing.

TWENTY EIGHT

SEVENTY EIGHT

TEN CLASSROOMS TWO HUNDRED STORAGE LOCKERS

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ONE DOUBLE REED ROOM A dedicated workstation is reserved for making double reeds and storing the related supplies.

MUSIC LIBRARY Colleged on the 4th floor of Hunt Library are approximately 10,000 books, 14,000 scores, 16,000 LPs and 5,700 CDs. A designated Music Librarian is available to assist in locating even out-of-print materials.

ELECTRONIC MUSIC STUDIOS Midi workstations are complete with keyboard, I-Macs, Proteus Synthesizers, CD recorders, mixing boards, Pro-Tools, Finale, Reason, Performer and Garage Band.

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STEPHEN SCHULTZ, Associate Professor, and the Baroque Ensemble

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PRACTICE ROOMS Music majors have unscheduled access to the School’s practice rooms 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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ONE DANCE STUDIO

STEINWAY PIANOS The Carnegie Mellon School of Music is one of the first All-Steinway schools.

SIX PERFORMANCE VENUES

THIRTY SEVEN

THREE WEBCASTING FACILITIES FOUR REHEARSAL HALLS

THREE RECORDING STUDIOS State-of-the-art facilities provide students experience with mixing, mastering and developing professional grade recordings.

TEACHING STUDIOS Larger suites and spaces are dedicated for double bass, percussion and harp for the purposes of teaching, storage and practicing.

TWENTY EIGHT

SEVENTY EIGHT

TEN CLASSROOMS TWO HUNDRED STORAGE LOCKERS

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ARNEGIE MELLON — GLOBALLY CONNECTED — INNOVATIVELY ADVANCED

c Carnegie Mellon brings all the resources of a global research university of more than 10,000 students, 70,000 alumni and 4,000 faculty and staff and focuses its expertise on educating exceptional students like you.

Recognized for its world-class arts and technology programs, collaboration across disciplines and innovative leadership in education, Carnegie Mellon is consistently a top-ranked university.

At Carnegie Mellon, our core values – innovation, creativity, problem-solving and collaborative teamwork – provide the foundation for everything we do.

Guided by these values, Carnegie Mellon students experience a distinctive education that gives them tools to pioneer solutions through an approach that values both teamwork and leadership. Home to more than 150 student organizations, the Carnegie Mellon experience

goes far beyond the classroom. And if you don’t find exactly what you want, Carnegie Mellon encourages you to create your own path.

The Carnegie Mellon experience is about giving you, the student, not only an unparalleled academic experience but also a home away from home, opportunities to explore new cultures, and friends you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

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ARNEGIE MELLON — GLOBALLY CONNECTED — INNOVATIVELY ADVANCED

c Carnegie Mellon brings all the resources of a global research university of more than 10,000 students, 70,000 alumni and 4,000 faculty and staff and focuses its expertise on educating exceptional students like you.

Recognized for its world-class arts and technology programs, collaboration across disciplines and innovative leadership in education, Carnegie Mellon is consistently a top-ranked university.

At Carnegie Mellon, our core values – innovation, creativity, problem-solving and collaborative teamwork – provide the foundation for everything we do.

Guided by these values, Carnegie Mellon students experience a distinctive education that gives them tools to pioneer solutions through an approach that values both teamwork and leadership. Home to more than 150 student organizations, the Carnegie Mellon experience

goes far beyond the classroom. And if you don’t find exactly what you want, Carnegie Mellon encourages you to create your own path.

The Carnegie Mellon experience is about giving you, the student, not only an unparalleled academic experience but also a home away from home, opportunities to explore new cultures, and friends you’ll cherish for a lifetime.

MANFRED HONEK - Music Director, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

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ITTSBURGH. A VIBRANT CITY THAT EMBRACES THE ARTS.

p The best musical education occurs when you combine the right school with the right people, in the right place.

Carnegie Mellon School of Music thrives in Pittsburgh, an international city with a small-town feel. Rated America’s “Most Livable City - 2007,” Pittsburgh has something for everyone, from sports and outdoor excitement to world-class cultural attractions.

The Carnegie Mellon campus is a landmark in the city’s wonderfully diverse and safe Oakland neighborhood,

nestled between the upscale residential communities of Shadyside and Squirrel Hill, and within minutes of other dynamic neighborhoods, including the South Side, the Strip and Mt. Washington. Bustling coffee shops, unique boutiques and popular restaurants and clubs abound nearby.

The University is located just a short walk from Carnegie Music Hall, the treasures of the Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History, the exotic exhibits of the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and beautiful Frick and Schenley Parks.

Students can also hop a free bus to enjoy the city’s dynamic downtown, invigorated with vibrant music, fine shops and restaurants, as well the cultural gems of Heinz Hall, the Benedum Center, Theater Square and more.

The School of Music is not only surrounded by Pittsburgh’s lively cultural scene, it actually plays an integral part in its promotion. As a student, so will you!

MANFRED HONEK - Music Director, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra

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ITTSBURGH. A VIBRANT CITY THAT EMBRACES THE ARTS.

p The best musical education occurs when you combine the right school with the right people, in the right place.

Carnegie Mellon School of Music thrives in Pittsburgh, an international city with a small-town feel. Rated America’s “Most Livable City - 2007,” Pittsburgh has something for everyone, from sports and outdoor excitement to world-class cultural attractions.

The Carnegie Mellon campus is a landmark in the city’s wonderfully diverse and safe Oakland neighborhood,

nestled between the upscale residential communities of Shadyside and Squirrel Hill, and within minutes of other dynamic neighborhoods, including the South Side, the Strip and Mt. Washington. Bustling coffee shops, unique boutiques and popular restaurants and clubs abound nearby.

The University is located just a short walk from Carnegie Music Hall, the treasures of the Carnegie Museum of Art and Natural History, the exotic exhibits of the Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens and beautiful Frick and Schenley Parks.

Students can also hop a free bus to enjoy the city’s dynamic downtown, invigorated with vibrant music, fine shops and restaurants, as well the cultural gems of Heinz Hall, the Benedum Center, Theater Square and more.

The School of Music is not only surrounded by Pittsburgh’s lively cultural scene, it actually plays an integral part in its promotion. As a student, so will you!

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UNDERGRADUATE

By December 1 APPLY TO CARNEGIE MELLON through the Undergraduate Admission Office.

Review the requirements and instructions by visiting

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http: //my.cmu.edu/site/admission.

By December 1 APPLY TO THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC through the School of Music website. Review the instructions and get started by visiting http: //music.web.cmu.edu.

December, January and/or February COMPLETE A SUCCESSFUL AUDITION by appearing in person, performing at a regional venue, or sending in a recording. For audition requirements, cities, and dates, visit http: //music.web.cmu.edu.

February LEARN AUDITION RESULTS in a letter mailed after the final audition.

March RECEIVE A POSITIVE ACADEMIC REVIEW from the Undergraduate Admission office. For information about academic standards, visit http://my.cmu.edu/site/admission.

March RECEIVE AN OFFICIAL ACCEPTANCE LETTER .

April RECEIVE YOUR FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE. For more information about tuition and financial support, visit http: //www.cmu.edu/hub.

May ENROLL.

GRADUATE PERFORMANCE RESIDENCY FLUTE CERTIFICATE

By December 1 APPLY TO THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC through the School of Music website. Review the instructions and get started by visiting

ARTIST DIPLOMA

MUSIC EDUCATION

http://music.web.cmu.edu.

By January 10 Send in your supplementary materials. For a list of required materials, visit

http://music.web.cmu.edu.

December, January and/or February COMPLETE A SUCCESSFUL AUDITION by appearing in person, performing at a regional venue, or sending in a recording. For audition requirements, cities, and dates, visit http: //music.web.cmu.edu.

February RECEIVE YOUR AUDITION RESULTS, ADMISSION DECISION, AND FINANCIAL AID OFFER in a letter sent after the final audition date.

March 15 APPLY FOR ADDITIONAL AID. Generous support is available for Masters degree students through assistantships.

For more information, visit http://music.web.cmu.edu.

For support through Carnegie Mellon, visit http: //www.cmu.edu/hub.

April 15 ENROLL.

By January 10 APPLY TO THE SCHOOL OF MUSIC. To get started and to review the list of required supporting materials, visit http://music.web.cmu.edu.

January RECEIVE A POSITIVE REVIEW of preliminary audition recording from the Artist Diploma Committee.

March COMPLETE A SUCCESSFUL LIVE AUDITION. March RECEIVE YOUR AUDITION RESULTS

AND FINAL ADMISSION DECISION

in a letter sent immediately following the audition.

April ENROLL.

Apply to the School of Music through the School of Music website. Review the instructions and get started by visiting http: //music.web.cmu.edu.

Send in supporting materials. A list of required items can be found at

http: //music.web.cmu.edu.

Receive a positive credential review from the Music Education Committee.

Complete a successful interview / audition.

Visit the School of Music website for more information. http: //music.web.cmu.edu Receive your Admission decision in a letter sent after the audition and interview.

Apply for financial Aid. For Masters candidates, some support is available through assistantships. For more information about support through the School of Music, visit http: //music.web.cmu.edu.

For support through Carnegie Mellon, visit http: //www.cmu.edu/hub.

Enroll for the start of the next available semester.

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