Mission Statement
The Longy School of Music of Bard College
prepares musicians to make a difference in the world.
Longy is a degree-granting conservatory
and community-based school of preparatory and continuing
studies with a curriculum rooted in the tradition of
western art music. Its faculty promotes profound musical
understanding and technical mastery, encourages growth
of imagination, and fosters an attitude of inquiry
about the role of music and the musician in the larger
world.
We make a school-wide commitment to:
- Uphold uncompromising standards of musical excellence
- Provide an expert faculty for all of our students
- Offer programs which provide our students with
opportunities to engage with the world in new ways
- Help each student realize his or her individual
potential
We value:
- The transformational power of music
- The joy of making and sharing music with others
- The art of teaching
- Honest, ongoing assessment
- Respect for the individual
- A diverse and supportive community
- Dynamic interaction with the larger world
- Creative thought and innovation
- The freedom to explore
- Advocacy for our art
