Peabody Conservatory (Johns Hopkins University)
: United States
City: Baltimore, MD
Founded in: 1857
Programs Offered: Artist Diploma (AD), Bachelor of Music (BM) – Flute Performance, Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) – Flute Performance, Graduate Diploma (GD), Master of Music (MM) – Flute Performance, Preparatory Division / Pre-College
Founder(s): George Peabody
Areas of Study: Chamber Music, Composition, Contemporary Music & Improvisation, Flute Performance, Music Education, Orchestral Studies
Ages & Levels Accepted: Graduate (Master’s, DMA, PhD), Postgraduate / Artist Diploma, Professional Development / Continuing Education, Undergraduate (Bachelor’s)
Performance Opportunities: Chamber Orchestra, Contemporary Music Ensemble, Opera Orchestra, Solo Recitals, Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble
Lesson format: Group Lessons, In-Person, Masterclasses, Workshops
Events hosted: Community Events, Concert Series, Masterclasses, Workshops
Founded in 1857, the Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore, Maryland, is the oldest conservatory in the United States and part of Johns Hopkins University. The flute program offers rigorous classical training while also embracing contemporary music and interdisciplinary study. Students benefit from access to world-class faculty, the resources of a major research university, and opportunities to perform in professional-caliber ensembles.
Notable Features
- Part of Johns Hopkins University, giving access to extensive academic and research resources
- Strong orchestral, opera, and chamber performance opportunities
- Emphasis on community engagement and 21st-century musician training through the Breakthrough Curriculum
- Alumni include prominent flutists in major orchestras, ensembles, and university faculties worldwide