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Training the leading artists, creators, and innovators in classical music.
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Free Tuition
Tuition is free for all students—always. Since our earliest years, Curtis Institute of Music has provided full-tuition scholarships to all students, regardless of financial situation.
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Free Tuition
Tuition is free for all students—always. Since our earliest years, Curtis Institute of Music has provided full-tuition scholarships to all students, regardless of financial situation.
Learn More
Based in Philadelphia
Home to world-class performing arts groups and museums, rich history, and beautiful green spaces, Philadelphia is a fabulous place to explore—and to be a student.
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Small by Design
Curtis’ highly selective admissions process ensures that students learn alongside talented peers who challenge and inspire them. Our 160-student body is international, multicultural, and truly one of a kind.
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Student Life
At Curtis, students find a unique and nurturing environment where they form connections that last a lifetime.
Learn More
Curtis students receive one-on-one training in their department while collaborating with exceptional peers to shape their artistry.
Brass
Composition
Conducting
Guitar
Harp
Organ
Piano
String Quartet
Strings
Timpani and Percussion
Vocal Studies
Woodwinds
Curtis faculty represent some of the brightest minds in music and education. We’re small by design so students can realize their artistic potential through intensive, individualized study and mentorship.
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Jennifer Montone
Horn
Performance
Jennifer Montone joined the Philadelphia Orchestra as principal horn in 2006. She was the principal horn of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra from 2003…
Read More
Miloš Repický
Voice and Opera
Born in Bratislava, Slovakia and raised in France and Canada, Miloš Repický has developed a diverse musical presence as pianist, conductor, chamber musician, educator,…
Read More
Amy Beth Kirsten
Composition
Performance
Amy Beth Kirsten, “…one of America’s most innovative and visionary composers” (BBC Music Magazine), is known primarily for her multi-year multimedia theatrical collaborations. She…
Read More
Jason Vieaux
Guitar
Performance
Grammy Award-winner Jason Vieaux is “among the elite of today’s classical guitarists” (Gramophone). Performance highlights from the 2019–20 season include debuts at the Domaine-Forget International…
Read More
Jonathan Bailey Holland
Composition
Performance
Composer Jonathan Bailey Holland has been referred to as “a craftsman with an ear for effective orchestration, a fine theatrical sense and real skill…
Read More
Julia Faulkner
Voice and Opera
Performance
Her students are performers at the Metropolitan Opera; Teatro alla Scala; Lyric Opera of Chicago; San Francisco Opera; and the Berlin, Vienna, and Bavarian…
Read More
View All
Our performance-inspired learning culture has led our talented alumni to perform on every major opera stage worldwide and become members of the world’s leading orchestras, including principals in every major American symphony orchestra.
View All
Teddy Abrams
Conductor
Teddy Abrams, a Grammy Award winner and Musical America‘s 2022 Conductor of the Year, has been the galvanizing force behind the Louisville Orchestra’s (LO) extraordinary…
Read More
J'Nai Bridges
Mezzo-Soprano
Two-time Grammy Award-winning American mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges, known for her “plush-voiced mezzo-soprano” (New York Times) and “calmly commanding stage presence” (New Yorker) has been…
Read More
Ray Chen
Violin
With a global reach that enhances and inspires a new classical audience, Ray Chen’s remarkable musicianship transmits to millions around the world, reflected through…
Read More
Yuja Wang
Piano
Yuja Wang has performed with the world’s most venerated conductors, musicians and ensembles, and is renowned not only for her virtuosity, but her spontaneous…
Read More
View All
CURTIS PRESENTS
2026–2027 Season
Experience a season of discovery, discipline, and imagination.
Learn More
Curtis Opera Theatre
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Benjamin Britten's spellbinding opera of love and mischief with the rising stars of Curtis Opera Theatre.
Learn More
Curtis Recital Series
Graduation Recitals
Experience the extraordinary talents of the Class of 2026 as they take the stage for their final graduation recitals.
Learn More
Curtis News
Announcing Recipients of Fifth Annual Daniel W. Dietrich II Young Alumni Fund
Curtis awarded 26 grants totaling $130,000 to recent graduates for creative and community-based projects; travel and professional expenses; and instrument needs.
Learn More
Friday, May 15, 2026
2026 Curtis Gala
This year’s celebration will feature extraordinary student performances from the 2025–26 Provost’s Honors Recital, hosted by acclaimed violinist and faculty member Benjamin Beilman (Violin ’12), alongside a grand cocktail reception and an elegant seated dinner at the Bellevue Hotel.
Register Now
Upcoming Events
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Equity, Safety & Resources
We are committed to providing resources, guidance, and support to ensure a safe and inclusive community at Curtis.
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100 Year Legacy
Our school, founded by Mary Louise Curtis Bok, has spent a century shaping the future of classical music.
Learn More
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
Learn More
News & Announcements
Apr 21, 2026
Curtis Institute of Music Announces 2026–27 Season
Curtis’ forthcoming season features world-class conductors, world premieres, and a tribute to Pulitzer Prize-winning composer in residence Julia Wolfe.
Read More
Apr 20, 2026
Maxence Dauriat Featured on WHYY’s “On Stage at Curtis”
Percussionist Maxence Dauriat shares his rhythmic journey at Curtis.
Read More
Apr 15, 2026
Curtis Institute of Music Announces Recipients of Fifth Annual Daniel W. Dietrich II Young Alumni Fund
Curtis awarded 26 grants totaling $130,000 to recent graduates for creative and community-based projects; travel and professional expenses; and instrument needs.
Read More
See All News
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Support the Future of Classical Music
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Curtis provides an unparalleled, tuition-free musical education. Each student receives personalized support to realize their artistic potential through intensive study with our renowned and sought-after faculty.
Your contribution helps shape the lives of today’s great young artists—and the future of the world’s leading music conservatory.
Donate Today
Play to your greatness.
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Skip to content
Training the leading artists, creators, and innovators in classical music.
Applying to Curtis
Studying at Curtis
What's On
Free Tuition
Tuition is free for all students—always. Since our earliest years, Curtis Institute of Music has provided full-tuition scholarships to all students, regardless of financial situation.
Learn More
Free Tuition
Tuition is free for all students—always. Since our earliest years, Curtis Institute of Music has provided full-tuition scholarships to all students, regardless of financial situation.
Learn More
Based in Philadelphia
Home to world-class performing arts groups and museums, rich history, and beautiful green spaces, Philadelphia is a fabulous place to explore—and to be a student.
Learn More
Small by Design
Curtis’ highly selective admissions process ensures that students learn alongside talented peers who challenge and inspire them. Our 160-student body is international, multicultural, and truly one of a kind.
Learn More
Student Life
At Curtis, students find a unique and nurturing environment where they form connections that last a lifetime.
Learn More
Curtis students receive one-on-one training in their department while collaborating with exceptional peers to shape their artistry.
Brass
Composition
Conducting
Guitar
Harp
Organ
Piano
String Quartet
Strings
Timpani and Percussion
Vocal Studies
Woodwinds
Curtis faculty represent some of the brightest minds in music and education. We’re small by design so students can realize their artistic potential through intensive, individualized study and mentorship.
View All
Jennifer Montone
Horn
Performance
Jennifer Montone joined the Philadelphia Orchestra as principal horn in 2006. She was the principal horn of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra from 2003…
Read More
Miloš Repický
Voice and Opera
Born in Bratislava, Slovakia and raised in France and Canada, Miloš Repický has developed a diverse musical presence as pianist, conductor, chamber musician, educator,…
Read More
Amy Beth Kirsten
Composition
Performance
Amy Beth Kirsten, “…one of America’s most innovative and visionary composers” (BBC Music Magazine), is known primarily for her multi-year multimedia theatrical collaborations. She…
Read More
Jason Vieaux
Guitar
Performance
Grammy Award-winner Jason Vieaux is “among the elite of today’s classical guitarists” (Gramophone). Performance highlights from the 2019–20 season include debuts at the Domaine-Forget International…
Read More
Jonathan Bailey Holland
Composition
Performance
Composer Jonathan Bailey Holland has been referred to as “a craftsman with an ear for effective orchestration, a fine theatrical sense and real skill…
Read More
Julia Faulkner
Voice and Opera
Performance
Her students are performers at the Metropolitan Opera; Teatro alla Scala; Lyric Opera of Chicago; San Francisco Opera; and the Berlin, Vienna, and Bavarian…
Read More
View All
Our performance-inspired learning culture has led our talented alumni to perform on every major opera stage worldwide and become members of the world’s leading orchestras, including principals in every major American symphony orchestra.
View All
Teddy Abrams
Conductor
Teddy Abrams, a Grammy Award winner and Musical America‘s 2022 Conductor of the Year, has been the galvanizing force behind the Louisville Orchestra’s (LO) extraordinary…
Read More
J'Nai Bridges
Mezzo-Soprano
Two-time Grammy Award-winning American mezzo-soprano J’Nai Bridges, known for her “plush-voiced mezzo-soprano” (New York Times) and “calmly commanding stage presence” (New Yorker) has been…
Read More
Ray Chen
Violin
With a global reach that enhances and inspires a new classical audience, Ray Chen’s remarkable musicianship transmits to millions around the world, reflected through…
Read More
Yuja Wang
Piano
Yuja Wang has performed with the world’s most venerated conductors, musicians and ensembles, and is renowned not only for her virtuosity, but her spontaneous…
Read More
View All
CURTIS PRESENTS
2026–2027 Season
Experience a season of discovery, discipline, and imagination.
Learn More
Curtis Opera Theatre
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Benjamin Britten's spellbinding opera of love and mischief with the rising stars of Curtis Opera Theatre.
Learn More
Curtis Recital Series
Graduation Recitals
Experience the extraordinary talents of the Class of 2026 as they take the stage for their final graduation recitals.
Learn More
Curtis News
Announcing Recipients of Fifth Annual Daniel W. Dietrich II Young Alumni Fund
Curtis awarded 26 grants totaling $130,000 to recent graduates for creative and community-based projects; travel and professional expenses; and instrument needs.
Learn More
Friday, May 15, 2026
2026 Curtis Gala
This year’s celebration will feature extraordinary student performances from the 2025–26 Provost’s Honors Recital, hosted by acclaimed violinist and faculty member Benjamin Beilman (Violin ’12), alongside a grand cocktail reception and an elegant seated dinner at the Bellevue Hotel.
Register Now
Upcoming Events
See All Events
Learn More
Learn More
Learn More
Learn More
Learn More
See All Events
Equity, Safety & Resources
We are committed to providing resources, guidance, and support to ensure a safe and inclusive community at Curtis.
Learn More
100 Year Legacy
Our school, founded by Mary Louise Curtis Bok, has spent a century shaping the future of classical music.
Learn More
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
Learn More
News & Announcements
Apr 21, 2026
Curtis Institute of Music Announces 2026–27 Season
Curtis’ forthcoming season features world-class conductors, world premieres, and a tribute to Pulitzer Prize-winning composer in residence Julia Wolfe.
Read More
Apr 20, 2026
Maxence Dauriat Featured on WHYY’s “On Stage at Curtis”
Percussionist Maxence Dauriat shares his rhythmic journey at Curtis.
Read More
Apr 15, 2026
Curtis Institute of Music Announces Recipients of Fifth Annual Daniel W. Dietrich II Young Alumni Fund
Curtis awarded 26 grants totaling $130,000 to recent graduates for creative and community-based projects; travel and professional expenses; and instrument needs.
Read More
See All News
Connect with Us
TikTok
YouTube
Support the Future of Classical Music
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Curtis provides an unparalleled, tuition-free musical education. Each student receives personalized support to realize their artistic potential through intensive study with our renowned and sought-after faculty.
Your contribution helps shape the lives of today’s great young artists—and the future of the world’s leading music conservatory.
Donate Today
Play to your greatness.
Request Info
Visit
Apply
Subscribe to our newsletter for Curtis news, events, announcements, and more.
Sign Up