Longy School of Music of Bard College

Become the musician the world needs you to be… because the world needs music now more than ever. At Longy, we’re constantly rethinking conservatory education and expanding the world’s understanding of what a life in music can mean. We prepare you to engage new audiences, teach anyone, anywhere – and make a difference with your music.

At Longy, it’s all about “more”

Your potential counts

Whether you found music at age 2 or 22, there’s a place for you at Longy. Here, all lived experiences and skills are welcome and all kinds of musicians succeed. We invest in musicians who will make a difference in the world by pledging to remove barriers for their conservatory education. For example, when we award scholarships, we’re looking to the breadth of your potential to contribute, both artistically and personally.

Your music matters

Whether you’re passionate about music or social change – or both – Longy is the place where you can turn your enthusiasm into action. We’ll help you explore, define and amplify your talent and discover new ways to change lives and impact communities through music.

Study what’s important to you

There’s no one way to be a musician. At Longy, you’ll uncover and explore new ways to make a living in music. Our innovative Catalyst Curriculum is customized to focus on the skills, knowledge and experience you’ll need to create change in the world. You choose the training you need for the career paths you want to explore.

Start your career now

From your first days at Longy you’ll become a Boston musician, performing professionally with our faculty and artistic partners around the city. Get hands‐on, real‐world experience while you build your network with an extensive community of musicians and organizations. Boston isn’t merely a backdrop—it’s the stage for your artistic pursuits and an integral part of the Longy experience. Be immersed in a vibrant, artistic city with hundreds of new ensembles, opera companies, theaters, orchestras, dance troupes and museums for you to enjoy.

You belong at Longy

Be part of our community of musicians who root for each other and cheer on each other’s successes. Study in a musical home—literally, a historic mansion—where “collaborative” describes not only our performances, but the way we live and learn together.

Upcoming (1)

Eric Concert and Symposium on the Future of Jazz Culture primary image

Eric Concert and Symposium on the Future of Jazz Culture

Sat, Apr 20 • 2:00 AM

Free

Eric Concert and Symposium on the Future of Jazz Culture primary image

Eric Concert and Symposium on the Future of Jazz Culture

Sat, Apr 20 • 2:00 AM

Free

Past (438)

FREE Concert: Tony Solitro | Intimacy and Imagination primary image

FREE Concert: Tony Solitro | Intimacy and Imagination

Fri, Nov 17 • 8:00 PM

Free

In the Face of Isolation primary image

In the Face of Isolation

Fri, Apr 30 • 7:30 PM EDT

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The Multifaceted Career: Niloufar Nourbakhsh primary image

The Multifaceted Career: Niloufar Nourbakhsh

Tue, Apr 27 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

Dream-Visions | Castle of Our Skins and Winsor Music primary image

Dream-Visions | Castle of Our Skins and Winsor Music

Sun, Apr 25 • 3:00 PM EDT

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And They Persist primary image

And They Persist

Tue, Apr 20 • 7:00 PM EDT

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The Multifaceted Career: Allison Hall and Tim Bradley primary image

The Multifaceted Career: Allison Hall and Tim Bradley

Tue, Apr 20 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

Uncorseted and Unbound primary image

Uncorseted and Unbound

Tue, Apr 6 • 7:00 PM EDT

Free

The Multifaceted Career: Emma Shubin primary image

The Multifaceted Career: Emma Shubin

Tue, Apr 6 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

Her Story primary image

Her Story

Sat, Apr 3 • 7:30 PM EDT

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ASA Speaker Series: Anita Lee primary image

ASA Speaker Series: Anita Lee

Wed, Mar 31 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

The Multifaceted Career: Tracey Friedlander primary image

The Multifaceted Career: Tracey Friedlander

Tue, Mar 30 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

Horszowski Trio | When the Seen Meets the Unseen primary image

Horszowski Trio | When the Seen Meets the Unseen

Fri, Mar 26 • 7:30 PM EDT

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FREE Concert: Tony Solitro | Intimacy and Imagination primary image

FREE Concert: Tony Solitro | Intimacy and Imagination

Fri, Nov 17 • 8:00 PM

Free

In the Face of Isolation primary image

In the Face of Isolation

Fri, Apr 30 • 7:30 PM EDT

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The Multifaceted Career: Niloufar Nourbakhsh primary image

The Multifaceted Career: Niloufar Nourbakhsh

Tue, Apr 27 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

Dream-Visions | Castle of Our Skins and Winsor Music primary image

Dream-Visions | Castle of Our Skins and Winsor Music

Sun, Apr 25 • 3:00 PM EDT

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And They Persist primary image

And They Persist

Tue, Apr 20 • 7:00 PM EDT

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The Multifaceted Career: Allison Hall and Tim Bradley primary image

The Multifaceted Career: Allison Hall and Tim Bradley

Tue, Apr 20 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

Uncorseted and Unbound primary image

Uncorseted and Unbound

Tue, Apr 6 • 7:00 PM EDT

Free

The Multifaceted Career: Emma Shubin primary image

The Multifaceted Career: Emma Shubin

Tue, Apr 6 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

Her Story primary image

Her Story

Sat, Apr 3 • 7:30 PM EDT

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ASA Speaker Series: Anita Lee primary image

ASA Speaker Series: Anita Lee

Wed, Mar 31 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

The Multifaceted Career: Tracey Friedlander primary image

The Multifaceted Career: Tracey Friedlander

Tue, Mar 30 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

Horszowski Trio | When the Seen Meets the Unseen primary image

Horszowski Trio | When the Seen Meets the Unseen

Fri, Mar 26 • 7:30 PM EDT

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Become the musician the world needs you to be… because the world needs music now more than ever. At Longy, we’re constantly rethinking conservatory education and expanding the world’s understanding of what a life in music can mean. We prepare you to engage new audiences, teach anyone, anywhere – and make a difference with your music.

At Longy, it’s all about “more”

Your potential counts

Whether you found music at age 2 or 22, there’s a place for you at Longy. Here, all lived experiences and skills are welcome and all kinds of musicians succeed. We invest in musicians who will make a difference in the world by pledging to remove barriers for their conservatory education. For example, when we award scholarships, we’re looking to the breadth of your potential to contribute, both artistically and personally.

Your music matters

Whether you’re passionate about music or social change – or both – Longy is the place where you can turn your enthusiasm into action. We’ll help you explore, define and amplify your talent and discover new ways to change lives and impact communities through music.

Study what’s important to you

There’s no one way to be a musician. At Longy, you’ll uncover and explore new ways to make a living in music. Our innovative Catalyst Curriculum is customized to focus on the skills, knowledge and experience you’ll need to create change in the world. You choose the training you need for the career paths you want to explore.

Start your career now

From your first days at Longy you’ll become a Boston musician, performing professionally with our faculty and artistic partners around the city. Get hands‐on, real‐world experience while you build your network with an extensive community of musicians and organizations. Boston isn’t merely a backdrop—it’s the stage for your artistic pursuits and an integral part of the Longy experience. Be immersed in a vibrant, artistic city with hundreds of new ensembles, opera companies, theaters, orchestras, dance troupes and museums for you to enjoy.

You belong at Longy

Be part of our community of musicians who root for each other and cheer on each other’s successes. Study in a musical home—literally, a historic mansion—where “collaborative” describes not only our performances, but the way we live and learn together.

Events

Eric Concert and Symposium on the Future of Jazz Culture primary image

Eric Concert and Symposium on the Future of Jazz Culture

Sat, Apr 20 • 2:00 AM

Free

Eric Concert and Symposium on the Future of Jazz Culture primary image

Eric Concert and Symposium on the Future of Jazz Culture

Sat, Apr 20 • 2:00 AM

Free

FREE Concert: Tony Solitro | Intimacy and Imagination primary image

FREE Concert: Tony Solitro | Intimacy and Imagination

Fri, Nov 17 • 8:00 PM

Free

In the Face of Isolation primary image

In the Face of Isolation

Fri, Apr 30 • 7:30 PM EDT

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The Multifaceted Career: Niloufar Nourbakhsh primary image

The Multifaceted Career: Niloufar Nourbakhsh

Tue, Apr 27 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

Dream-Visions | Castle of Our Skins and Winsor Music primary image

Dream-Visions | Castle of Our Skins and Winsor Music

Sun, Apr 25 • 3:00 PM EDT

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And They Persist primary image

And They Persist

Tue, Apr 20 • 7:00 PM EDT

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The Multifaceted Career: Allison Hall and Tim Bradley primary image

The Multifaceted Career: Allison Hall and Tim Bradley

Tue, Apr 20 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

Uncorseted and Unbound primary image

Uncorseted and Unbound

Tue, Apr 6 • 7:00 PM EDT

Free

The Multifaceted Career: Emma Shubin primary image

The Multifaceted Career: Emma Shubin

Tue, Apr 6 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

Her Story primary image

Her Story

Sat, Apr 3 • 7:30 PM EDT

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ASA Speaker Series: Anita Lee primary image

ASA Speaker Series: Anita Lee

Wed, Mar 31 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

The Multifaceted Career: Tracey Friedlander primary image

The Multifaceted Career: Tracey Friedlander

Tue, Mar 30 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

Horszowski Trio | When the Seen Meets the Unseen primary image

Horszowski Trio | When the Seen Meets the Unseen

Fri, Mar 26 • 7:30 PM EDT

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FREE Concert: Tony Solitro | Intimacy and Imagination primary image

FREE Concert: Tony Solitro | Intimacy and Imagination

Fri, Nov 17 • 8:00 PM

Free

In the Face of Isolation primary image

In the Face of Isolation

Fri, Apr 30 • 7:30 PM EDT

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The Multifaceted Career: Niloufar Nourbakhsh primary image

The Multifaceted Career: Niloufar Nourbakhsh

Tue, Apr 27 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

Dream-Visions | Castle of Our Skins and Winsor Music primary image

Dream-Visions | Castle of Our Skins and Winsor Music

Sun, Apr 25 • 3:00 PM EDT

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And They Persist primary image

And They Persist

Tue, Apr 20 • 7:00 PM EDT

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The Multifaceted Career: Allison Hall and Tim Bradley primary image

The Multifaceted Career: Allison Hall and Tim Bradley

Tue, Apr 20 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

Uncorseted and Unbound primary image

Uncorseted and Unbound

Tue, Apr 6 • 7:00 PM EDT

Free

The Multifaceted Career: Emma Shubin primary image

The Multifaceted Career: Emma Shubin

Tue, Apr 6 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

Her Story primary image

Her Story

Sat, Apr 3 • 7:30 PM EDT

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ASA Speaker Series: Anita Lee primary image

ASA Speaker Series: Anita Lee

Wed, Mar 31 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

The Multifaceted Career: Tracey Friedlander primary image

The Multifaceted Career: Tracey Friedlander

Tue, Mar 30 • 12:00 PM EDT

Free

Horszowski Trio | When the Seen Meets the Unseen primary image

Horszowski Trio | When the Seen Meets the Unseen

Fri, Mar 26 • 7:30 PM EDT

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