Longy School Of Music
Location and Contact Information
One Follen StCambridge, MA 02138
USA
Main Tel: 61800000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
The Longy School of Music is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Georges Longy, a French born musician, established the schoool in 1915. The school offers certificate and bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in chamber music, Dalcroze eurhythmics, composition, instruments and vocal performance. The college also offers continuing education for professionals and preparatory courses for young and budding artists.
The Longy School of Music’s Student Advisory Council allows students to address their ideas and grievances to the college’s administrators. Students at the college are offered financial aid in the form of institutional scholarship programs such as the Longy scholarships.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in music.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Numerous part-time students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of art, music, and design.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Longy:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco Conservatory of Music | San Francisco, CA | 402 |
| 2 | The New England Conservatory of Music | Boston, MA | 714 |
| 3 | San Diego Christian College | El Cajon, CA | 422 |
| 4 | Bethany University | Scotts Valley, CA | 516 |
| 5 | College of Santa Fe | Santa Fe, NM | 622 |
| 6 | Grace Bible College | Wyoming, MI | 179 |
| 7 | Crossroads College | Rochester, MN | 161 |
| 8 | Atlantic Union College | South Lancaster, MA | 691 |
| 9 | Bethel College | North Newton, KS | 500 |
| 10 | Central Christian College of Kansas | McPherson, KS | 390 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 36 | 6 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 21 | 5 |
| 2-4 year degree | 11 | 5 |
| Post-master's certificate | 4 | 5 |
Students
Student enrollment was 210 in 2009-2010 (163 full-time equivalent).
About 25% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 75% of the class.
Undergrads are 16% of enrolled students and graduate students are 84%.
Students under 25 years old represent 58% of the student body. About 3% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 83% are full-time and 17% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 56% Women 80% All 72%
Room and Board
Longy provides on-campus housing for 14 of its 163 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Graduate School Focus
Longy offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Music Teacher Education
MUSIC
- Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
- Piano and Organ
- Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
- Voice and Opera
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