[ noel zahler, head ]Scale New Heights - A Message from Noel Zahler
At the Carnegie Mellon School of Music, accomplished musicians and aspiring talent challenge each other to reach beyond themselves and create music in new and original ways. Whether your interest is in performing, composition, music and technology, theory, conducting, music education, or simply listening, you'll find we provide an exciting, dynamic environment where you can pursue your passion.
Our school is at the forefront of music and music schools globally! Presently we number
more than 350 students, studying to earn degrees ranging from the Bachelor level of
achievement through the Masters, Performance Residence Program and Artist Diploma.
Our faculty is comprised of world-class performing artists, composers, scholars and teachers. In addition, we draw on the rich cultural and musical resources of the city of Pittsburgh, with many faculty members holding the principal chairs of the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra.
The musical life of the city of Pittsburgh draws the most famous international performing artists to our doorstep. When these individuals perform with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, the Pittsburgh Opera, the Bach Choir of Pittsburgh or the Chamber Music Society of Pittsburgh, we often have these distinguished guests give performances, master classes and lectures for our students. The School of Music is responsible for almost 300 performances by students, faculty and guests each year. We take great pride in the quality of the individual recitals given by our students, as well as the concerts
performed by our chamber music program, instrumental ensembles, choirs, musical theater and opera program.
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Our graduates populate the ranks of the most prestigious orchestras of the world. We are honored to continue the tradition of great music making, and extend it into the 21st century. Today we utilize the valuable resources provided by living composers as well as the latest technology to change the way we study, perform, create music, practice and archive all that music encompasses.
More than 80,000 music lovers are drawn to the School of Music each year to attend our concerts in Kresge Theatre, Alumni Concert Hall and Carnegie Music Hall. We know that whether your interest in the Carnegie Mellon School of Music is as an instrumentalist, vocalist, composer, conductor, or music aficionado, you will find this website to be a compelling source of information.
Welcome to the Carnegie Mellon School of Music!
Noel Zahler, DMA
Head, Carnegie Mellon School of Music
