OO Carnegie Mellon School of Music Pre-College Programs
OO PART-TIME OPTIONS

           
 

Three ways to participate in the Pre-College experience:

Full Time Resident

Full Time Commuter

Part Time Commuter
OOO- Clinics
OOO- 'a la carte'

Click the links above to find more information.

Major Studios
     Bagpipe
     Bassoon
     Cello
     Clarinet
     Composition
     Double Bass
     Euphonium
     Flute
     Guitar
     Harp
     Horn
     Jazz Piano
     Oboe
     Percussion
     Piano
     Organ
     Saxophone
     Trombone
     Trumpet
     Tuba
     Viola
     Violin
     Voice


Performance Ensembles
     Summer Orchestra
     Summer Wind Ensemble
     Jazz Ensemble
     Jazz Chamber Music
     Jazz Choir
     Chamber Music
     
Concert Choir
     French Horn Ensemble
     Guitar Ensemble
     Improvisation Ensemble

     Musical Theatre Workshop
     Percussion Ensemble
     Trombone Ensemble
     Trumpet Ensemble

Core Courses
     Music Theory
     Solfège/Sight-Singing
     Eurhythmics


Minor Studios
     Any Major studio my be taken as a Minor or:
     Conducting
     Improvisation

Music Technology Program
     Recording Techniques
     Music Technology Lab

Additional Courses
     Acting
     Dance
     Jazz Improvisation
     Piano Performance Class
     Composers Forum

 

Part-Time Pre-College

Through the different Part Time Options, local high school students are able to participate in the nationally acclaimed Carnegie Mellon School of Music Pre-College program without the full commitment of the Full-Time Option.

The Schedule

The 2009 Summer Music Pre-College
Course Schedule

Download the 2009 course schedule(.pdf)

The Options

Register on an 'a la carte' basis.
With participation in one or more of the major ensembles, part time students may register for additional courses taught by Carnegie Mellon School of Music & Pre-College faculty.

Download the 'a la carte' registration form (.pdf)

Register for one of our Clinics.
2009 Summer Instrumental Clinics
Clinic students participate in an exciting and intense routine of Studio Lessons, Masterclass, Rehearsal, and Performance through a six week program designed for the best high school players in the country. Instrument Specific.

Percussion Clinic
with featured faculty Paul Evans

Saxophone Clinic
with featured faculty Eric DeFade

Trombone Clinic
with featured faculty Carl Jackson

Trumpet Clinic
with featured faculty Bernie Black

Download the
2008 Summer Instrumental Clinics brochure (.pdf)

 
 

 

A note from Stephen Neely, Director, Carnegie Mellon School of Music Pre-College

As a Pittsburgh area high school musician, you have a tremendous opportunity waiting for you in your back yard. The Pre-College program at CMU has been a tradition for over 30 years, and as a local student you have multiple ways that you can participate.”

“I would like to first encourage you to read about the Full-Time option (resident or commuter). I truly believe that there is no better way for the prospective music major to spend their Junior and Senior summers. The Full-Time option allows you to participate in the complete curriculum, to play in every ensemble, to take every elective, and live with the other talented students from all over the country. In short, it is the kind of experience that can change your life as an aspiring musician.”

If you have recognized reasons that Full-Time can not work for you, then I hope that you will learn about the Part-Time options. Through our instrument specific clinics or a la carte registration there are multiple ways to still have a wonderful music-filled summer.

Please feel free to contact me via email (Stephen Neely) or call the School of Music Pre-College office at 412-268-3667. I would be very happy to talk with you and/or your parents to help everyone understand what an outstanding program we offer.