The strength of Bard Conservatory lies in its faculty.

Weekly private lessons with artist teachers are at the center of the educational experience of every student at the Bard Conservatory.

Drawing from the professional music world of New York City, Bard is able attract world-class faculty who believe strongly in the special mission of the Bard Conservatory.

Private studio lessons and studio classes are supplemented with frequent master classes with visitng guest artists. Some faculty highlights at Bard Conservatory include:

• Mariko Anraku, harp faculty
• Stephanie Blythe, artistic director of Graduate Vocal Arts Program
• Elaine Douvas, oboe faculty
• Missy Mazzoli, composition faculty
• Gil Shaham, violin faculty
• Joan Tower, composition faculty
• Peter Wiley, cello faculty

Learn more about Bard Conservatory's world-class faculty