Our Program

In 1944, Ivan Galamian founded the Meadowmount School of Music for young musicians of violin, viola and cello training for professional careers in music. Meadowmount remains true to Mr. Galamian’s vision of a school with “a special spirit that is conducive to total concentration on excellence in musical performance,” a place to study with internationally-renowned faculty and enjoy the camaraderie of other young musicians from around the world.

Meadowmount accepts approximately 180 students, ages 10 to 30, through a video audition process focused on solo and chamber music material. Students have generous opportunities for focused individual practice, individual training with their primary faculty member, attend studio and technique classes, enjoy chamber music coachings and rehearsals with their assigned chamber group, and attend masterclasses and special performances given by faculty and guest artists. Students are selected to perform in on-campus concerts, livestreams, and various off-campus concerts throughout the program.

In order to achieve the anticipated level of progress, a strong willingness to work together, the commitment to individual practice, and a high degree of social maturity, emotional intelligence, and professionalism is expected of each student.

Private lessons are scheduled in the morning and afternoon.

Concerts, chamber music coachings, chamber music rehearsals, studio classes, rehearsals with accompanists, masterclasses and special events are scheduled in the afternoons and evenings. Off-campus recreational activities may be offered afternoons and weekends.

Masterclasses are open to all students regardless of instrument studied.

For more information about campus life and requirements visit our For Students section.

INCLUDED IN TUITION:

Yoga classes twice a week
Alexander Technique group workshops and individual sessions