The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), or Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA) degrees, as well as programs leading to the Certificate of Fine Arts or Advanced Certificate of Fine Arts.

What makes a great school of music in the present age? Here in The Herb Alpert School of Music at CalArts, we believe such a school is one of ever-open musical possibilities. It is a fertile environment for the evolution of musicmaking as well as for the teaching and learning of music.

The school of music offers rigorous training in an unrivaled variety of musical styles and cultures. This vibrant mix helps each student to acquire the musical fluency to work across conventional boundaries, expand his or her artistic and cultural horizons, and develop a global creative vision.

Admission to CalArts is competitive and considered mainly on the important principles of demonstrated talent, creativity and commitment. The Herb Alpert School of Music welcomes applications from those dedicated individuals to study performance, composition, and everything in between.

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