Training
•Bullet: Crane School of Music is SUNY's only All-Steinway institution
•Bullet: Named one of ten Yamaha Institution of Excellence programs nationally (2021)
•Bullet: Faculty of nationally and internationally respected musicians who are active professional performers
•Bullet: All music majors take weekly private lessons and perform in ensembles
•Bullet: Dr. Kenneth Meyer is the published repertoire contact; most of the audition is performed on nylon-string classical guitar, with first- and second-position sight-reading expected.
•Bullet: Applicants prepare one major or harmonic-minor scale over three octaves fingerstyle and two contrasting solo works, including one standard classical selection.
Performance & Productions
•Bullet: Outstanding bands and orchestras plus an array of smaller performance ensembles
•Bullet: Over 300 recitals, lectures, and concerts each year across three all-Steinway concert venues
•Bullet: Graduates are routinely accepted for graduate study at top-tier conservatories and universities
Facilities
•Bullet: Recently renovated and expanded facilities following a $29 million project completed in 2022
•Bullet: Approximately 450 music students supported by 70 faculty and staff
