Conservatory Programs
When You Know, You Know
Some know before kindergarten; others find out in high school. The fact is, the arts can become the most important thing in your life at any age.
Ready For The Next Level?
If you are ready for rigorous dedication to your craft—and if your skills and potential are high caliber—then Purchase’s conservatory programs might be just the right fit.
Our highly selective conservatory programs offer professional trining that allows young performers, creators, and visual artists to immerse themselves in their work, while still getting an excellent liberal arts education.
And it all happens on a campus that’s quiet and secluded, with room to explore and think, but also a short train ride from the most culturally dynamic city in the world, New York City.
BFA Programs
Conservatory of Dance
One of only a handful of conservatories in the world where you can learn what it means to be a dance professional. The Dance Performance major offers concentrations in Ballet, Choreography, or Dance Production.
Conservatory of Theatre Arts
The Acting and Theatre Design/Technology programs are widely recognized as leaders in preparing students for the rigors of professional work in theatre and the entertainment industries.
School of Art+Design
The boundaries blur between the visual arts disciplines offered as majors—we encourage mixing media and even mixing visual art with other subjects. Choose from:
School of Film and Media Studies
The Film program offers intensive training in all aspects of filmmaking.
MusB Programs
Conservatory of Music
You’re joining an incredibly supportive community of musicians when you come here. We offer six majors across genres.