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grands by March 1945. “I cannot but express
the wish that you would have a count of the
great number of Steinway grands in the
homes of Oberlin, which has a population of
barely 4,000. The number of Steinway
grands owned by the school, we feel, is
impressive, but I am sure the number of
YEVHEN GULENKO PHOTO
grands to be found in the homes of Oberlin
Piano recitals are streamed live from Warner Concert Hall at Oberlin, which shares one of the oldest
continual partnerships in American history with Steinway & Sons.
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OBERLIN, OHIO – Elisha Gray’s torrid
Steinway’s Concert and Artist Department.
Steinway relied on the New York Central
Railroad to ship its instruments directly to
Oberlin, about 35 miles outside of Cleveland. Today, the city’s population has doubled
and the Conservatory possesses 238
Steinways, being supported by an exemplary
regional team at Steinway Piano Gallery
Cleveland for more than 30 years.
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hallmarks of a highly successful partnership
based on patience, compassion, and mutual
inventor was demonstrating how he could
respect. Howard Cushing, Steinway’s
send long distance music over telegraph
Director of Sales in 1971, put it best when he
wires at New York’s Steinway Hall,
invited his friend, Dean Emil Danenberg, to
strengthening an institutional bond that
visit him at West 57th Street: “It’s been a
made the Oberlin Conservatory of Music
long time and of course, the latchstring is
America’s first All-Steinway School.
out and the welcome mat is shining.”
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by The Steinway Chronicle evidence
Oberlin College.
Twelve years earlier, and just five
wrote to Alexander W. Greiner, head of
Letters obtained from Oberlin’s archives
obsession with electricity began at
In the spring of 1877, the relentless
to be fully as much so,” the school’s director
Requests for new hammers along with
months after the surrender of Gen. Robert
replacement keys to lock the lid on Oberlin’s
E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia at
prized concert grand went unfilled during the
Appomattox, the Conservatory opened its
Second World War, as everything from bobby
doors to start healing a war-torn nation with
pins to bedsprings were hard to come by.
a new music institute “for those interested
in the cause of the art.”
an extensive collection of 92 Steinway
Nonetheless, the Conservatory amassed
Oberlin alumna Re Zhang, ‘13, from
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Beijing, China, is a recipient of Oberlin s
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Honors in Piano, one of the conservatory s
highest distinctions.
All concert and recital halls, classrooms,
playing a staggering number of on-stage
teaching studios and most practice rooms
Steinways.
again filled the air as Dean Kalyn, Michael
are equipped with Steinway grands.
Straus, and John Cavanaugh from Oberlin
Conservatory has sought to instill in our
were among the first guests to step inside
Oberlin, as a teacher and student for 45
students the highest standards of artistry, as
the new Steinway Hall at 1133 Avenue of
years, has been a blessing that has formed
well as the capacity
my intuition of what pianos can do. With
and imagination to
great instruments, one is never done finding
create the future of
mat is fresh and
that out,” Steinway Artist Professor Robert
music. That ethos is
shining,” says Sally
Shannon tells The Chronicle. “Oberlin is
made tangible in the
Coveleskie, National
such an idealistic community. To be
Steinway pianos that
Director of Higher
unrealistic – and an idealistic pianist – is the
have graced our
Education Sales.
best possible combination for someone
facilities since 1877,”
“It’s made with the
who’s starting out. There is a sense of being
offers Dean Andrea
nurtured and that everything is possible in
Kalyn. “The Steinway
this protected environment before you have
name is synonymous
to go and slay all the dragons out there.”
with excellence. The
pursuit of perfection is
Sesquicentennial festivities began in
“For 150 years, the Oberlin
the Americas.
“Our welcome
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“To play wonderful Steinways at
L E T T E R S F RO M O B E R L I N
In the spring of 2016, electricity once
common threads of
passion and commitment to purpose that
Steinway has shared
with the Oberlin
October with a new recital series featuring
the company’s deepest
Professor Peter Takács at Carnegie Hall. The
tradition, as well as its
celebration culminated over commencement
springboard for innovation. In this, the
to our longest standing academic partner for
weekend in May with The Grand Piano
Oberlin-Steinway relationship is both
achieving this most significant milestone.”
Extravaganza, starring faculty members
inevitable and exquisite.”
Conservatory for 150
years. Congratulations
SCOT T SHAW PHOTO
Dean Andrea Kalyn
Steinway Artists Robert Shannon and Haewon Song, Oberlin Conservatory piano faculty, perform Bartók’s Concerto for Two Pianos, Percussion and
Orchestra with the Oberlin Orchestra under the direction of Professor Raphael Jiménez.
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M A RC U S RO B E R T S O P E N S
T H E G AT E S O F T ROY
Marcus Roberts
TROY, AL – Sitting behind the smooth,
flawless keys at one of Troy University’s new
Steinway pianos, Marcus Roberts gently
smiles as the jazz ensemble winds things
down with a Big Band refrain.
The modern virtuoso always seemed
destined for a lifetime of intriguing experiences at the piano, starting with Wynton
Marsalis and later at the helm of his own
groundbreaking jazz trio.
Serving as keynote speaker at Troy’s
Helen Keller Lecture Series on March 1,
Roberts was thrilled to chat and jam with a
from his story of determination and his
member at Florida State University, where
incredible talent. We’re thankful to be a part
the Jacksonville native studied classical
of such a dynamic Steinway family.”
piano with fellow Steinway Artist Leonidas
Lipovetsky. He is a graduate of the Florida
Troy campus through the impeccable efforts
School for the Deaf and Blind in
of Jon McClaran, Brandon Herrenbruck and
St. Augustine, joining Ray Charles on a
Bill Metcalfe at the Alabama Piano Gallery,
gifted list of alumni.
Roberts believes Troy’s new partnership
with Steinway & Sons speaks volumes about
Along the path of building a career, he
With 29 Steinway pianos gracing the
stressed the importance of finding strong
the education students receive at the Long
mentors. “Guidance and direction are
School of Music.
critical components in becoming a success-
ful artist,” Roberts told the group. “When I
says Troy is committed to giving its students
was a student, I never had the chance to work
quality experiences,” he said. “Most students
with (seasoned artists) which is why I do it. It
don’t get the chance to learn on Steinways.
establishes where the level is and where you
It’s a very special thing. I think Dr. Hawkins
need to go, and it helps that you don’t have to
has done an excellent job at providing
figure out everything by yourself.”
diversity among the student body and
within the experiences they have here.
He has the distinction of being Troy’s
“I think being an All-Steinway School
first visiting Steinway Artist since the
He’s got an inclusive approach to the whole
university became an All-Steinway School.
program.”
The university’s own Steinway Artist
Dr. Hui-Ting Yang headlined the initial
experienced something special as Roberts
concert series in 2015.
took command of the university‘s treasured
Steinway Model D concert grand for
“Marcus Roberts may have lost his sight
Steinway & Sons unveils its new 19,000-square-foot headquarters at 1133 Avenue of the Americas, New York City. Designed by Selldorf Architects, the complex
includes a retail store and a 74-seat recital hall with a cutting-edge, custom-made Steinway Lyngdorf sound system featuring live streaming abilities that will allow
musicians to connect with global audiences.
Later that evening, the people of Troy
at the age of five, but he certainly didn’t lose
what many considered a near mythical
his vision,” said Troy Chancellor Dr. Jack
performance.
Hawkins, Jr. “Our students have a lot to gain
MARK MOSELEY PHOTO
most appreciative audience. Training young
musicians comes naturally as a faculty
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S O U T H W E S T E R N S E M I N A RY C E L E B R AT E S
B I B L I C A L S OJ O U R N T O A L L-S T E I N WAY
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – There was
nothing carved in stone, but seven years
Seminary has educated and inspired more
Steinway. “We are presenting our Baptist
passed as the Southwestern Baptist Theolo-
than 44,000 graduates to fulfill callings to
constituency an unparalleled opportunity to
gical Seminary embarked on a faith-filled
local churches and global outposts. Adding
make excellent music to the Glory of God,”
journey to become an All-Steinway School.
76 pianos crafted by skilled hands at the
she says.
Anything more or less just wouldn’t feel
Steinway & Sons factory in New York brings
right to those intimately familiar with the
a powerful voice to that mission through the
$6 million, a maintenance endowment of $1
biblical number of completion.
School of Church Music.
million and an additional sponsorship for
maintenance of $250,000. Southwestern
When Bryan Elmore, Director of
Founded in 1908, Southwestern
“Some might think it unusual that a
start is by hearing the beautiful sounds of a
The purchase has a retail value of nearly
Institutional Sales at Steinway Hall Dallas,
seminary would purchase a whole fleet of
boasts one of the most diverse inventories of
first called on the Fort Worth campus, any
new pianos,” admits Professor Robert C.
Steinway grands and uprights in recent
thought of etching Southwestern Seminary’s
Smith, who heads the Piano Department.
institutional memory – 32 Model 1098, 12
name on such an élite roster seemed
“But we have seen that Southern Baptists
Model B, 11 Model A, six K-52, four each of
unimaginable.
have consistently supported music in their
Model D and S, three each of Model M and
churches, colleges, and universities. What a
O, and one Model L.
friends and family, we can now affirm that
joy it is to offer Steinways to our students
every student is using a Steinway piano,”
and teachers as we continue to send more
a maintenance fund that God provided as
says First Lady Dorothy Patterson. “We are
stellar pianists into the world!”
an early gift to assure that these instruments
thankful that God would bring this dream
are kept in the best possible condition for
to fruition.”
Sprenger notes that one of the best places to
“Through the generous support of our
To build a musician’s ear, Professor Jill
“One of the key parts of this project was
long-term use,” adds Mrs. Patterson.
Throughout the process, staff and
donors visited Astoria and observed many
of the 300 artisans who built the pianos that
now populate every practice room, teaching
studio, stage, and performance venue. In
December 2014, Southwestern’s plan
gathered serious momentum with a
Keyboards and Carols at Christmas Concert
that, despite inclement weather, drew
2,800 patrons.
Dean Leo Day of the School of Church
Music ignited the April 5th All-Steinway
salute as part of the seminary’s 13th Annual
Gala. “At Southwestern, we train our
students to perform skillfully so that when
they share their
musical testimony, we
can worship passionately,” he explains.
“Now that we are an
All-Steinway school
of music, our
students, for
generations to come,
will study with the
best music faculty in
the best school on the
best instruments this
side of heaven.”
While the
audience listened to
the Southwestern
Master Chorale,
Singers, Chapel
Choir, International
Children’s Choir, and
Dr. Leo Day leads the combined ensembles.
the Fort Worth
Symphony Orchestra,
Mrs. Patterson took a cue from
Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture. She signaled a
confetti cannonade propelling gold, black,
and white streamers across MacGorman
Chapel in celebration.
Earlier, she joined her husband,
President Paige Patterson, and Ron Losby,
President, Steinway & Sons-Americas, in
signing the last piano to finish the
All-Steinway campaign. That signature
instrument is destined for Mathena Hall,
future home of the College at Southwestern
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and the Roy Fish School of Evangelism and
Missions.
Losby, who performed at the Christmas
concert, applauded Southwestern for its
devotion to musical excellence. “The power
of music to me is the penultimate power in
the world and it helps us support the
ultimate power in the world. By committing to the number of instruments that are
going to touch the lives of many students
for years to come, it shows that Southwestern believes that, in this life, excellence
matters,” he says.
Rachel Park, a doctoral student, performs at
Southwestern Seminary’s Gala.
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N I N G A N – 2000
Classical Fellow, Artist-in-Residence at Lee
University, Tennessee
J O N A T H A N B A S S – 1989
Classical Fellow, faculty member, Boston
University College of Fine Arts
S T E P H E N B E U S – 2006
Max I. Allen Fellow, teacher, University
of Oklahoma
S E A N C H E N – 2013
DeHaan Classical Fellow, offering master
classes and performing throughout the
United States
A A R O N D I E H L – 2011
Cole Porter Fellow in Jazz, Musical Director
for the Jazz at Lincoln Center New Orleans
Songbook concert series
L I L LY E N D OW M E N T M A K E S
R ECOR D I N V E STM EN T I N
A M ER ICA N PI A N ISTS
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The American
advancing their careers especially through
Pianists Association, a valued partner of
its Classical Fellowship Awards and Jazz
Steinway & Sons, has captured the ears and
Fellowship Awards,” says Ace Yakey, Vice
heart of Lilly Endowment Inc. to the tune of
President for Community Development at
nearly $5.3 million.
Lilly Endowment. “APA’s efforts significant-
ly enhance Indianapolis as a place that
It’s the single biggest gift for APA, one of
the nation’s premier talent organizations
values the arts and supports emerging
dedicated to assisting extraordinary pianists
artists. We look forward to seeing how this
between ages 18 and 30. Lilly Endowment is
grant will help APA continue to help young
one of the largest private foundations in the
musicians thrive for years to come.”
United States. Established in 1937 by
members of the Lilly family through gifts of
Harrison honored and gratified. Traditio-
stock in Eli Lilly & Co., the endowment has
nally, Lilly Endowment’s support “has
a strong history of supporting the arts and
had a tremendous impact on our work,”
cultural groups based in its hometown of
he says, adding the historic grant will
Indianapolis.
help APA continue its long-term commit-
ment to finding world-class rising stars
“APA discovers some of the most
promising young American pianists,
The news found APA President Joel
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A PA F E L L O W S W H O A R E
S T E I N W AY A R T I S T S
through highly innovative competitions.
B R I A N G A N Z – 1989
Classical Fellow, piano faculty, St. Mary’s
College of Maryland, adjunct faculty
member, Peabody Conservatory
Sullivan Fortner, APA’s 2015 Cole Porter Fellow in
Jazz, performs with the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz
Orchestra at the historic Hilbert Circle Theatre in
Indianapolis
A D A M G O L K A – 2009
Max I. Allen Classical Fellow, Artist in
Residence at the College of the Holy Cross,
Worcester, MA.
D M I T R Y R A C H M A N O V – 1985
Classical Fellow, Associate Professor of Piano
and Chair of Keyboard Studies, California
State University-Northridge
L O R I S I M S – 1993
Classical Fellow, John T. Bernhard Professor
of Music at Western Michigan University
C H R I S T O P H E R T A Y L O R – 2000
Classical Fellow, Gilmore Young Artist and
faculty member at the School of Music,
University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Sean Chen is the most recent Steinway Artist to capture a classical fellowship from the American
Pianists Association. He released his debut album on the Steinway & Sons label.
The organization helps artists build a bridge
jazz performance degrees from the Oberlin
between professional training and a
Conservatory of Music and the Manhattan
full-fledged career.
School of Music. Sullivan has studied and
performed with many great musicians inclu-
Yale School of Music alum Sean Chen,
who claimed the 2013 DeHaan Classical
ding the Marsalis Family, Donald Harrison,
Fellowship, released his debut album “La
Nicholas Payton, Billy Hart, Gary Bartz,
Valse” on the Steinway & Sons label. His
Marcus Belgrave, The Jordan Family, Irvin
record deal was part of a prize package that
Mayfield, Peter Martin, Dave Liebman, and
exceeded $100,000. Last year, Sean added
a host of others.
the Annenberg Prize – and another
$100,000 – to his impressive list of musical
the Beethoven Foundation, APA relocated
accolades.
to Indianapolis in 1982, ultimately expan-
ding its advocacy role to include jazz as well
Sullivan Fortner, the 2015 Cole Porter
Founded in 1979 in New York City as
Fellow in Jazz, began playing in church
as classical pianists. The non-profit
choirs around his native New Orleans at the
organization is headquartered in Lilly Hall
age of nine and later attended the New
at Butler University.
Orleans Center for Creative Arts. He holds
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M I C H A E L L E W I N – 1983
Classical Fellow, piano faculty at the Boston
Conservatory and Artistic Director of the
Piano Masters Series
Grammy award-winning jazz vocalist Dianne
Reeves shares a smile with APA President Joel
Harrison at the Gala Finals of the APA Jazz
Awards in 2015.
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MICHAEL SPOONEYBARGER CREO-UWF PHOTOS
Donor Helen Wentworth, third from left, visited
Steinway & Sons in New York to help select pianos
in 2006.
James Matthews and Bolton Ellenberg
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PENSACOLA, FLORIDA – Bolton Ellenberg
ODESSA, TEXAS – After reviewing the
Charitable Trust, and the college, the
was 12 when he played at the University of
was a Pensacola entrepreneur and a devout
outdated piano inventory at Odessa College,
four-year All-Steinway campaign closed in
West Florida’s first All-Steinway Showcase,
Steinway enthusiast. “This gift represents
administrators didn’t parse words.
October, culminating in a special jazz
a formative performance that ultimately led
the love he had for Steinway pianos and his
Requiring students to use such low-quality
performance by Steinway Artist
to further studies at the All-Steinway
wish to have a named legacy within the
instruments bordered on “educational
Arlington Jones.
Cleveland Institute of Music.
Department of Music,” she said at the time
malpractice,” they told Eric Baker, Chair
Ten years later, he returned to the stage
Mrs. Wentworth’s late husband, Warren,
of her donation.
of Visual and Performing Arts.
project has been enjoyable, rewarding, and
in January to celebrate the generosity of
easy,” adds Baker. “The program took less
Pensacola resident Helen Wentworth, who
President for the Division of Advancement,
Permian Basin, Odessa is
time than anticipated,
made UWF an All-Steinway School with 18
accompanied Mrs. Wentworth and others to
experiencing a seismic shift
thanks to a combination of
new Steinway & Sons pianos. “We are so
the Steinway factory to select pianos and
under President Gregory D.
unwavering administrative
fortunate to benefit from Mrs. Wentworth’s
complete the All-Steinway initiative.
Williams, who insists every
support, community
gift,” Ellenberg said before presenting
“Think of the legacy,” Blodgett said.
student is afforded the best
involvement, and assistance
“Totentanz” by Franz Liszt. “Musicians
“Think of the students who get the
opportunity for success.
from Steinway & Sons.
know that Steinways have this wonderful
opportunity to learn their craft on the best
In musical terms, that
We are so pleased with the
sound. Every piano is different, so a
of the best instruments.”
commitment demanded
results and recommend this
performer might be concerned when playing
23 new pianos by
process to any music
an instrument for the first time. However, if
Steinway pianos, Warren Wentworth’s
Steinway & Sons from
program that is serious
that piano is a Steinway that has been
legacy continues to inspire future genera-
Steinway Hall Dallas/Fort
about student success.”
properly maintained and tuned, then the
tions of UWF students and teachers.
Worth/Plano. The sale
Martha Lee Blodgett, Associate Vice
By touching souls through the gift of
sound is absolutely reliable.”
Situated in the oil-rich west Texas
nine-foot concert grands,
exploring the All-Steinway
President Gregory D. Williams
two seven-foot grands, one
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Convention artists Seymour Bernstein and
Emanuel Ax share a special Steinway moment.
auspices of Bryan Elmore,
Director of Institutional
Sales, who shepherded Odessa through the
program. Rekindling a greater sense of pride
“The All-Steinway designation creates
an environment where our piano and music
on campus, “the students are amazed at the
students are able to practice and perform
beauty and sound created by these instru-
with some of the finest musical instruments
ments. They constantly remark at how
in the world,” says Dr. Williams. “Additional-
unusual it is to be surrounded by so many
ly, the All-Steinway
high-quality pianos,”
opportunity transcends
Baker observes.
the music department and
presents a statement about
Steinway initiative, Odessa
our entire philosophy and
has bolstered academic
approach to quality and
performance for a number
excellence in our students.
of key student groups,
Our goal is to seek excel-
prompting The Huffington
lence in everything we do.
Post to note the college’s
Partnering with
example “proves higher
endeavor continues our
MTNA National Conference at San Antonio 2016. Ron Losby and Sally Coveleskie of Steinway & Sons
present awards to the MTNA Young Artists Piano Competition division winners. National winner
Jung-Yeon Yim, of the Cleveland Institute of Music, received the first prize of $5,000 from Steinway.
concept in 2010 through the
baby grand, and 17 uprights.
Steinway & Sons in this
Impassioned Azalea Rivas is a student of Gayle
Bizzell, (pictured below), director of piano studies
at Odessa College.
Music faculty began
totaled more than $600,000
and consisted of three
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“Working with Steinway & Sons on this
Eric Baker
Aside from the All-
education can be the
rising tide that lifts all
institution along that wonder-filled path.”
student prospects, particularly those
historically underserved.”
With majority funding from gifts
through the J.C. Ferguson Foundation, Rea
Gayle Bizzell
Steinway Artist Arlington Jones evaluates an
original score by student Steven Silva, holding
a trumpet.
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excellence by providing their students and faculties with the
best equipme nt possible for the study of music. That is why
t h e pi an o s ow n e d by t h e s e i ns t itut i ons – f rom t h e pr a c t i c e
ro om to t h e re c it a l h a l l – are d e s i g n e d by ste i nway & s o n s .
c o n s e rvat o r i e s
Academy of Vocal Arts
Baldwin Wallace University - Conservatory of Music
Central Conservatory of Music, School of Piano (China)
China Conservatory of Music, School of Piano (China)
Conservatorio de Música de Puerto Rico
Oberlin Conservatory of Music (Since 1877)
Yale School of Music (Since 1897)
Cleveland Institute of Music (Since 1920)
Curtis Institute of Music (Since 1924)
Harbin Conservatory of Music (China)
Leeds College of Music - Conservatoire (England)
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama (Wales)
Shenandoah University - Shenandoah Conservatory
University of Cincinnati - College Conservatory of Music
colleges and universities
Ball State University
Belmont University
Bemidji State University
Benedictine College
Blackburn College
Blue Ridge Community College
Bluffton University
Boise State University
Bowie State University
Cairn University
California State Polytechnic University,
Pomona
California State University,
Dominguez Hills
Cardinal Stritch University
Carl Sandburg College
Chestnut Hill College
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
College of Mount St. Joseph
Collin College
Columbus State University
Concordia University - St. Paul
Converse College
Cuyamaca College
De Anza College
Duquesne University
East Tennessee State University
Fairfield University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Franklin & Marshall College
Franz Liszt College of Music Weimar
at Kangnam University (Korea)
George Mason University
Georgia College
Gordon State College
The George Washington University
Gustavus Adolphus College
Hastings College
High Point University
Hollins University
Immaculata University
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
James Madison University
Kansas State University
Kennesaw State University
Kent State University
Kutztown University
Lake Michigan College
Lewis and Clark Community College
Liberty University
Lindenwood University
Lipscomb University
Liverpool Hope University (England)
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania
Lone Star College - Montgomery
Loras College
Martin Methodist College
McLennan Community College
Mercer University
Middle Tennessee State University
Midland College
Millikin University
Missouri Western State University
Montclair State University
John J. Cali School of Music
Moravian College
New Jersey City University
Nicholls State University
North Greenville University
Odessa College
Oklahoma Christian University
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma City University
Oral Roberts University
Pellissippi State Community College
Pomona College
Portland State University
Prairie View A&M University
Principia College
Radford University
Rowan University
Royal Holloway College
University of London (England)
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Santa Fe College
Seton Hill University
Snow College
Southern Adventist University
Southern Utah University
Southwestern Assemblies of God
University
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Spelman College
Spring Hill College
State University of New York - Potsdam
Crane School of Music
Teachers College - Columbia University
Texas A&M International University
Texas Christian University
Trinity University
Troy University
Tulane University
Union College
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Arizona
University of Arkansas
University of Central Florida
University of Central Missouri
University of Denver
University of Florida
University of Georgia
University of Maryland
University of Melbourne
Faculty of Music (Australia)
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
University of Minnesota - Morris
University of Montevallo
University of South Africa (S. Africa)
University of South Florida
University of Tennessee - Knoxville
University of Tennessee - Martin
University of Texas
of the Permian Basin
University of Utah
University of Victoria (Canada)
University of West Florida
University of West London (England)
University of Wolverhampton (England)
Utah State University
Utah Valley University
Vassar College (Since 1912)
Waldorf College
Wallace State Community College
Wayland Baptist University
Weber State University
Webster University
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Western Michigan University
West Texas A&M University
West Valley College
Westmont College
Wheaton College
Youngstown State University
other scho ols of distinction
Amadeus International School of Music (Austria)
Ashford School (England)
Cicely L. Tyson Community School of
Performing & Fine Arts
City of Edinburgh School of Music (Scotland)
Cranbrook School (Australia)
Cushing Academy
Durham School (England)
Episcopal High School
Gould Academy
Hampton School (England)
Henry Mancini Arts Academy
Levine School of Music
Kronberg Academy (Germany)
Longwood Nagakute School of Music (Japan)
Loretto School (Scotland)
Loughborough Endowed Schools (England)
Moscow Special Gnessins’ School of Music (Russia)
New Yorker Musische Akademie im CJD
Braunschweig (Germany)
Pacific Northwest Ballet and School
Pangbourne College (England)
Philadelphia High School
for the Creative and Performing Arts
Pittsburgh’s Creative & Performing Arts
Magnet School
Plockton High School (Scotland)
Qatar Music Academy (Qatar)
Rimsky-Korsakov Music School (Russia)
Shaftsbury Camerata Music School (Malaysia)
The School of Performing Arts
Somerset College (Australia)
St. Albans School (England)
St. Margaret’s Episcopal School
St. Paul’s Co-educational School (Hong Kong)
Stowe School (England)
Syddansk Musikkonservatorium
& Skuespillerskole (Denmark)
Tonbridge School (England)
Valley Christian Schools
Wellington School (England)