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Offering Unique Undergraduate and Graduate Programs
- Undergraduate Double Degree in Liberal Arts and Music Performance (BA and BM)
- Graduate Degree in Vocal Arts (MM)
- Graduate Degree in Conducting (MM)
- Graduate Degree in Instrumental Studies (MM)
- Master of Arts in Chinese Music and Culture (MA)
- Advanced Performance Studies
- Postgraduate Collaborative Piano Fellowship
The Bard Conservatory also offers a Preparatory Division for students ages 3 to 18.
Featured News
Interview: President Botstein with David Krauss for Speaking Soundly Podcast
Bard President Leon Botstein spoke with David Krauss for the podcast Speaking Soundly, where he discussed the current state of the arts and classical music, the perspectives that informed his journey as a musician, and his approach to leading Bard for nearly 50 years.
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Bard Conservatory and Music Faculty and Alumni/ae Nominated for 2024 GRAMMY Awards
Five Bard Conservatory of Music and Music Program faculty members and alumni/ae have been nominated for the 2024 GRAMMY Awards. Nominated artists include Artistic Director of the Graduate Vocal Arts Program Stephanie Blythe, Composers in Residence Jessie Montgomery and Missy Mazzoli, Julia Bullock MM ’11, and Max Zbiral-Teller ’06.
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Upcoming Events
- 12/07Thursday
Follow the Lieder: World Premieres of Ten New Songs
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm EST/GMT-5
Bitó Conservatory Building, Performance Space - 12/09Saturday
Viola Recital: Elizabeth Chernyak
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EST/GMT-5
Bitó Conservatory Building, Performance Space - 12/09Saturday
What’s in A Key
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm EST/GMT-5
Fisher Center, Sosnoff Theater
Conservatory Admissions Updates
Bard Conservatory Will Host Auditions in China & Hungary
Bard Conservatory will be hosting auditions in China and Hungary in October and November. These auditions will serve as the pre-screening round of auditions. Following a successful pre-screening audition, applicants will be invited to complete a full application.