Theater stage with a fantasy-themed scene featuring a dragon figure at the top, three actors in costume standing in front, and a dark backdrop with blue lighting.
Theater stage with a fantasy-themed scene featuring a dragon figure at the top, three actors in costume standing in front, and a dark backdrop with blue lighting.

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Conservatory of Music, State University of New York

Our opera cast is made up mostly of undergraduate students, and even freshmen perform in our mainstage operas.

Growing all our young singers into young professionals - let us give you the tools to be the best performer you can be.

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Actors performing on stage in elaborate costumes, with a man front and center singing or speaking passionately, surrounded by four women and one other man, with a set that includes a table, candles, and scrolls.
A diverse group of people celebrating on a stage, with confetti falling, colorful lighting, and joyful expressions.
Stage scene with six performers in colorful costumes, one as a lion in the center, surrounded by fairy-tale characters like a butterfly, flower, and others, with a dark backdrop and blue drapery.
A theatrical stage depicting a religious scene with three women in white robes kneeling around an altar, a crucifix at the center, and statues of saints flanking the scene, illuminated by dim lighting.
Group of people gathered around a woman in a blue dress, with some reaching out and smiling, on a stage with framed paintings in the background.
A group of people, some with long hair and some with shorter hair, are gathered around a man sitting in a chair. The man has long hair and a beard, and he is wearing suspenders and baggy pants. They appear to be performing or rehearsing on a stage wi
Stage scene with four actors in vintage clothing, a woman seated on a pink armchair, a man and woman standing in the middle, and a woman in a bright purple jacket smiling on the right, with framed pictures on the wall and a window with blue curtains
Group of young performers holding hands on stage in front of a festive gingerbread house set, possibly in a holiday or Christmas-themed theatrical production.
Four actors on a vintage-style stage set, with decorated wallpaper, framed pictures, and elegant furniture, performing in a theatrical production.

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Fully staged productions, masterclasses, and performance opportunities throughout the year.

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Open sheet music book showing musical notes and notation.

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Train with accomplished faculty in a collaborative, artist-centered environment.

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An outdoor scene featuring a modern building with large glass windows, surrounded by trees and a paved area with a few people walking. There are sports or recreational facilities visible, including an enclosed court and sports equipment.

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Just 30 minutes from NYC in a vibrant campus dedicated to the arts.

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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES

  • Six women are standing in a line on a wooden stage, holding hands after a performance or presentation.

    Freshmen & Sophomore Noon Music

    Monday, Oct 5th, 2026

    Come and hear our Freshmen and Sophomore class sing for Noon Music in the Music Building - Recital Hall at 12:30PM

  • Six people standing on stage after a performance with a grand piano in the background, smiling and raising their arms in celebration.

    Junior & Senior Noon Music

    Monday, Oct 26th, 2026

    Come and hear our Junior and Senior class sing for Noon Music in the Music Building - Recital Hall at 12:30PM

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