Who We Are
The Curtis Institute of Music educates and trains exceptionally gifted young musicians to engage a local and global community through the highest level of artistry.
For nearly a century Curtis has provided each member of its small student body with an unparalleled education alongside musical peers, distinguished by a “learn by doing” philosophy and personalized attention from a faculty that includes a high proportion of actively performing musicians. With admissions based solely on artistic promise, no student is turned away due to financial need. Curtis invests in each admitted student, ensuring no tuition is charged for their studies and they enter the profession free from educational debt.
Latest Curtis News
Commencement: Curtis Celebrates the Class of 2024
On Saturday, May 11, Curtis awarded degrees, diplomas, certificates, and special prizes to the 36 graduates of the class of 2024.
Jack Bryant (Horn ’23) on the Latest Episode of WHYY's "On Stage at Curtis"
Season 18 of WHYY's acclaimed On Stage at Curtis series continues with a portrait of recent alumnus, horn player Jack Bryant.
Curtis Opera Theatre's "The Cunning Little Vixen" Receives Rave Reviews
Operawire and Parterre Box sing the praises of Curtis Opera Theatre's final production of the 2023–24 season.