Education Guide

Music is the beating heart of King’s Ely and is the reason why our school, located just a stone’s throw from the world-famous Ely Cathedral, came into existence in the first place.

Over a third of our students learn a musical instrument or receive vocal tuition and the quality, range and variety of ensembles all attest to the school’s musical pedigree.

King’s Ely has numerous string, woodwind, brass, percussion, guitar and rock groups, not forgetting the astounding Chapel Choir, the King’s Barbers, an award-winning close harmony group made up of ex-choristers, and large instrumental groups such as the King’s Orchestra, Concert Band and Jazz Band. The school calendar is jam-packed with student-led and professional concerts, workshops and masterclasses, all of which, together with the excellence of our cathedral choirs, highlight how music is the soul of the King’s Ely community and testify to its inclusivity. Musical, choral and organ scholarships are available.

Founded in 1905, The Juilliard School is a world leader in performing arts education. Juilliard’s mission is to provide the highest caliber of artistic education for gifted musicians, dancers, and actors from around the world so that they may achieve their fullest potential as artists, leaders, and global citizens. Located at Lincoln Center in New York City, Juilliard offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in dance, drama (acting and playwriting), and music (classical, jazz, historical performance, and vocal arts). Currently more than 800 artists from 40 states and 38 countries are enrolled at Juilliard, where they appear in more than 700 annual performances in the school’s five theaters; at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully and David Geffen halls and at Carnegie Hall; as well as other venues around New York City, the country, and the world. Beyond its New York campus, Juilliard is defining new directions in global performing arts education for a range of learners and enthusiasts through The Tianjin Juilliard School and K-12 educational curricula.

Would you like to choose your courses from a wide variety and tailor your studies to fit your professional goal? Would you like to have teachers whose mission is your goal? Would you like to study in extraordinary facilities in the city centre? How about safe environment and student benefits like student healthcare and hot meals for less than 3 euros?

If you answered yes, your choice is the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland. International music stars – such as Esa-Pekka Salonen, Kaija Saariaho, Karita Mattila and Susanna Mälkki – began their careers at Sibelius Academy. Sibelius Academy is ranked as the world’s sixth best performing arts school and it is one of the largest music academies in Europe. A creative community of 1,400 students and over 1,000 staff. The academy offers nine degree programmes at Bachelor and Master level, each with several major subjects. Doctoral education at the Sibelius Academy is internationally recognised and it is unique in that it is based on interaction between art, research and pedagogy.

The University of the Arts Helsinki was launched in 2013 upon the merging of the Finnish Academy of Fine Arts, Sibelius Academy, and Theatre Academy Helsinki. Sibelius Academy is the only music university in Finland and the biggest of its kind in Scandinavia.

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Inspirational, life-affirming music-making is at the heart of who we are and what we do at the Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music, National University of Singapore. Centered in one of the world’s most innovative and dynamic countries, we believe we are uniquely placed to offer today’s world a distinct and powerful contemporary Asian voice.

Founded in 2003, YST has quickly established a reputation as the most exciting international conservatory in Asia and one of the most distinctive in the world. With a focus on nurturing identity and excellence, it is primarily an undergraduate institution, offering full financial support for all of its 220 BMus students thanks to the support of the Yong Loo Lin Trust and other donors.

YST also hosts an extensive performance calendar with around 200 concerts annually, including a range of international artists and ensembles as well as student and faculty events. The Conservatory also has a significant community engagement and professional integration programme, as well as strong support for students' international ventures. Additionally, we are also involved in a range of international networks and partnerships, which enhance the student experience and accompany our continued evolution as we give music greater resonance.