Conservatory
The Gifted Music School Conservatory
The Conservatory at Gifted Music School is a prestigious, international-level, full-scholarship program designed for passionate and dedicated music students aged 8 to 18. Admittance is by audition only, ensuring that each student joins a community of like-minded peers who share a deep commitment to their craft. Our program offers an inspiring learning environment where students are not only guided by world-renowned faculty but are also motivated by the collective excellence of their fellow students.
At Gifted Music School, we nurture the next generation of musicians, leaders, and visionaries. Our mission is to develop well-rounded individuals who will thrive in the most demanding conservatories and universities—and in life. Our faculty, among the most respected in their fields, provide unparalleled mentorship and instruction, empowering each student to reach their highest potential.
A Comprehensive and Rigorous Curriculum
The Conservatory’s curriculum is crafted to provide a holistic musical education. Students engage in a rich variety of classes designed to refine their technical abilities, deepen their theoretical understanding, and broaden their artistic expression. Our curriculum includes:
- Music Theory: Strengthening students’ understanding of music’s structure and their ability to internalize melody and rhythm
- Performance Classes: Providing regular opportunities for students to perform and receive expert feedback
- Music History and Literature: Offering insight into the evolution of musical styles and forms, with specialized courses in piano and orchestral literature
- Music Listening Contest: Learning how to identify music and composers of all periods and having the opportunity to compete at a national level
- Supplemental Piano: Offering fundamental and important piano skills for students whose main instrument is not piano
- Forum: Working on movement and awareness through the mind-body connection; hearing from different guest musicians
- Choir, Orchestra, Guitar Ensemble, Piano Ensemble, Chamber Music: Developing collaboration, active listening skills, and musicality in an ensemble setting.
With each class, our students gain not only technical proficiency but also the artistry, discipline, and resilience that will serve them both in music and beyond.
A Culture of Excellence and Opportunity
Our students are immersed in a culture of success, where dedication and hard work open doors to life-changing opportunities. Each year, Gifted Music School Conservatory students receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in scholarship offers from some of the world’s most prestigious universities and conservatories. The exceptional training and mentorship provided at Gifted Music School consistently propel our students toward their dreams.
Our graduates have gone on to study at elite institutions such as:
- The Juilliard School
- Curtis Institute of Music
- Harvard University
- Stanford University
- The Colburn School
- Yale University
- New England Conservatory
- Princeton University
- Peabody Conservatory of Music
- San Francisco Conservatory of Music
- Berklee College of Music
- University of Michigan
- Brigham Young University
- The Juilliard/Columbia Dual Degree Program
- University of Utah
At Gifted Music School Conservatory, we don’t just produce musicians—we inspire the leaders, educators, and innovators of tomorrow.
Student Success
Work With Our World-Class Instructors
Our music 40+ teachers nurture a culture of excellence, achievement, and inspiration.
Our world-class instructors produce students who go on to study at every top music conservatory in the United States, including Juilliard, Curtis, Colburn, New England, Peabody, Cleveland, Bard, Indiana, and San Francisco. Academically oriented students have been accepted on scholarship to every local university and top academic programs like Stanford, Harvard, Rice, Columbia, and Yale. In addition, our students place at local and national competitions, are heard on NPR’s From the Top, and are frequently awarded national and regional level honors.
Dr. Koji Attwood, Piano
DMA, Juilliard School MM, Juilliard School BM, Curtis Institute Piano, Recognized Yamaha Artist
Kimberly Marsden
MM, Piano Performance Emphasis, Wichita State University
BM, Piano Performance Emphasis, University of Utah
Audition Information
Admission to the Conservatory is by audition, ensuring that each student joins a community of serious, hard-working peers who share a passion for excellence. Applications, including video submissions, are accepted from March 1st until May 1st.
| Schedule | |
March 1 | Online application opens |
March 20 at 7:30 pm | Online Admission information session: Zoom Link |
April 18 at 5:15 pm | In-Person Admission information session or online option: Zoom Link |
May 1 | Applications and application fees due |
May 24 | Live auditions at Gifted Music School in Salt Lake City, UT |
June 15 | Final decisions are sent |
