Name of School:
Peabody Institute
Location:
Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.A.
Type of School:
Private, coeducational, music school division of Johns Hopkins University
The Peabody Preparatory:
Founded by May Garrettson Evans in 1894, the Peabody Preparatory is a community school for the performing arts that is open for children and adults alike. Offers individual and group instructions as well as the following programs: Music Certificate, Young People's String, Suzuki Piano and Pre-professional Dance Program. For busy professionals, they also offer Adult and Continuing Education programs. The current dean of the Preparatory is Carolee Stewart. Notable alumni include singer Tori Amos and composer Philip Glass,
The Peabody Conservatory:
The Peabody Conservatory offers the following degree programs:
Bachelor of Music - Majors in composition, early music instruments, guitar, keyboard, jazz, orchestral instruments and voice.Master of Music - Majors in computer music composition, conducting, early music, musicology, music education, music theory/pedagogy, performance and performance/pedagogy.Other Degrees/Programs Offered:
The Conservatory also offers the Bachelor of Music in Recording Arts and Sciences, Master of Music, Doctor of Musical Arts and Master of Arts in Audio Sciences. A 5-year Bachelor of Music and Master of Music program is also offered as well as the Performer's Certificate, Graduate Performance Diploma and Artist Diploma.Quick Facts:
The Peabody Institute was founded by George Peabody in 1857. It became affiliated with the Johns Hopkins University in 1977. The student population at the Conservatory is said to be about 600 with a 4:1 student/faculty ratio. The current dean of the conservatory is Wolfgang Justen.Website:
More information is available at the Peabody Institute web site.
