Peabody Conservatory (Johns Hopkins University)
: United States
City: Baltimore, MD
Founded in: 1857
Programs Offered: Bachelor of Music (BM) – Flute Performance, Master of Music (MM) – Flute Performance, Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) – Flute Performance, Graduate Diploma (GD), Artist Diploma (AD), Preparatory Division / Pre-College
Founder(s): George Peabody
Areas of Study: Flute Performance, Chamber Music, Orchestral Studies, Contemporary Music & Improvisation, Composition, Music Education
Ages & Levels Accepted: Undergraduate (Bachelor’s), Graduate (Master’s, DMA, PhD), Postgraduate / Artist Diploma, Professional Development / Continuing Education
Performance Opportunities: Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Contemporary Music Ensemble, Opera Orchestra, Solo Recitals
Lesson format: In-Person, Group Lessons, Masterclasses, Workshops
Events hosted: Masterclasses, Concert Series, Workshops, Community Events
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