Bakalar Library

read moreBecome the musician the world needs you to be. At Longy, we're constantly rethinking conservatory education and expanding the world's understanding of what a life in music can mean. We prepare you to engage new audiences, teach anyone, anywhere - and make a difference with your music. Longy's commitment to racial equity is ensuring access, amplification, and power-shifting. As leaders, teachers, learners, and music-makers we are co-conspirators dismantling racism in music and higher education, thereby confronting racist power in society.

read moreOur faculty are GRAMMY award winners, Steinway Artists, a MacArthur Fellow, and musicians in the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Boston Symphony Orchestra. They are master teachers who know how to train and inspire students, deeply committed to helping you find a meaningful life in music. You will have opportunities to play professionally alongside your mentors; they will support you as you launch your career. Our alumni have gone on to become world-renowned performers, global innovators, captivating educators, founders of vital educational programs, and so much more.

read moreOur series of virtual masterclasses and workshops. Learn how Longy will best prepare you to become the musician the world needs you to be. Our masterclasses are an inclusive space for all musicians, regardless of instrument-to benefit from the "cross-training" that these opportunities can provide. During summer at Longy, we also pack lots of learning into intensive one, two, or three-week programs. Take a deep dive to pick up crucial skills and collaborate in exciting ways. Our collection of performance, study, and research resources is extensive, and our library staff is knowledgeable, friendly, and flexible.