About
Focused on a "learn-by-doing" philosophy.
For over 100 years, Curtis has provided each member of its small student body an unparalleled education alongside musical peers, distinguished by personalized attention from a faculty that includes a high proportion of actively performing musicians. Curtis students hone their craft through more than 200 orchestra, opera, and solo and chamber music offerings and programs. To ensure that admission is based solely on artistic promise, Curtis charges no tuition to its students.
- 160
- Students
All Curtis students receive full-tuition scholarships. As a result, talent and artistic promise are the only considerations for admission.
- 4%
- Acceptance Rate
Curtis accepts only a small fraction of the applicants who apply each year, a testament to the talent of our student body.
- 4:3
- Student to Faculty Ratio
All students receive highly personalized attention with Curtis’ celebrated faculty.
Our Mission
The mission of Curtis is to educate and train exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local and global community through the highest level of artistry.
Faculty
The Curtis Institute of Music professors care deeply about teaching and interacting with students. The faculty are world-renowned performing musicians who connect students to life as a successful professional musician today.
Student Life
Come to Curtis and find campus life that celebrates music by both students and faculty. Build lifelong friendships with fellow students who share your interests, passions, and perspectives.
Alumni
Curtis alumni, having experienced extraordinary one-on-one training and valuable performance opportunities as students, go on to invent careers with impact around the world and in their communities.
Administration
Meet the leadership, board, trustees, and staff working behind the scenes to make Curtis an exceptional institution for the study of music.
