Study at the Yale School of Music

The Stage is Yours
Mastery of craft is just the beginning. At YSM, you have the freedom to dream big and the space to carve your own path.
Study Music at YSM

Here, at the only school of music in the Ivy League, students engage their curiosities and discover their voice.

YSM maintains a highly selective admission process, each year admitting approximately 100 students who come from prestigious American and international conservatories and universities to study with Yale’s distinguished faculty. A full tuition award and living stipend is given to all students who are admitted to the School.

Music is everywhere at Yale. Students perform and attend concerts in the University’s historic concert halls and world-class art galleries and libraries, collaborate meaningfully with peers across disciplines, and engage with New Haven’s creative community. With unsurpassed resources and state-of-the-art facilities, Yale helps students activate their imaginations and design their promising futures. 

"Be inquisitive during your time at the school [and] unafraid to take risks and try fresh ideas."
José García-León by Harold Shapiro

See what YSM has to offer

The Yale School of Music is one of 12 graduate-professional schools on the Yale University campus, where students are immersed in an intellectually nourishing community of scholars.

About the Yale School of Music

Celebrating over 125 years of music at Yale, YSM offers a rich history of traditional music-making with an eye to the future. 

Areas of Study

With over a dozen areas of study, in addition to electives and performance opportunities, YSM is a resource rich environment. 

Apply for Admission

The School of Music maintains a highly selective admission process, each year admitting approximately 100 students from prestigious conservatories and universities.