Curtis Institute Of Music

Introduction

The Curtis Institute of Music, located near Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, is one of the world's most prestigious and selective music conservatories, often called the Harvard of classical music. Founded in 1924 by Mary Louise Curtis Bok, the institute is renowned for its full-tuition scholarship policy, enrolling only about 175 students each year with an admission rate consistently below 4 percent, ensuring that every admitted student possesses extraordinary musical talent. The Curtis roster of alumni and faculty reads like a classical music hall of fame from legendary conductor Leonard Bernstein to piano virtuosos Lang Lang and Yuja Wang, countless stars have launched from here to the world stage. The institute offers comprehensive music education from pre-college to graduate levels.

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