Alumni Resources

The Daniel W. Dietrich II Young Alumni Fund is an annual grant program dedicated to supporting young alumni of Curtis. These grants—ranging from $1,000 to $10,000—are part of Curtis’s ongoing efforts to strengthen support for alumni in the years that follow graduation and help young alumni who may be experiencing obstacles of any kind in the pursuit of their musical careers.

Curtis has facilitated a LinkedIn group for alumni to help graduates networks and stay up-to-date with their peers. This platform provides a dynamic and accessible way for you to stay connected, share updates, and engage with fellow alumni and Curtis.

To join us, visit the Curtis LinkedIn Group and click “Request to Join.”

Transcripts

Request transcripts for receipt by employers, educational institutions, or yourself. Orders are fulfilled online via National Student Clearinghouse, a secure, third-party service.

Private Teacher Directory

List your teaching studio in our public directory.

Freelance Directory

Make a request to be added to a list of regional freelance musicians.

Curtis Archives

Visit the Curtis Archives online to access digital scans of Overtones, programs, and admissions catalogs, as well as special digital exhibitions.

Replacement Diplomas

Curtis contracts with Parchment for printed diplomas and digital credentials. Please note the following guidelines:

• Digital diplomas are currently available for Curtis alumni and will generally be delivered electronically within five business days. Each digital diploma copy costs $18.10. There are no shipping charges.

• Extra or replacement copies of physical diplomas can be printed. Curtis makes two printed diploma orders per year. Printed diplomas requested between April 1-October 1 will be delivered by November 1, and those requested between October 1-April 1 will be delivered by May 1. Each printed diploma copy costs $18.10 plus shipping charges.

For more information and to request digital credentials or replacement diplomas, please email Paul Bryan.

Therapy Fund Hotline through RAINN

We realize that for many, access to professional support is a crucial part of the healing process. Curtis has established a therapy fund through RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization, to assist survivors with costs related to therapy associated with sexual misconduct experienced during their time at the school. We have also partnered with RAINN for the operation of the Curtis Institute of Music Therapy Fund Hotline. RAINN will prioritize callers’ emotional needs while providing information about the therapy fund and how to access it. An independent, third-party claims administrator will work with RAINN to maintain the anonymity of the survivor, review all claims, and process approved payments to therapists or as reimbursement. All inquiries and financial assistance/reimbursement requests are anonymous, and the Curtis Institute will not receive any information about callers to the Hotline. For further information:

• Contact the Curtis Institute of Music Therapy Fund Hotline hosted by RAINN at +1 (844) 986-4246 (toll-free) or +1 (267) 323-4546 (international). This service is available Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m.–7 p.m. ET (excluding federal holidays and RAINN closures).
• Contact Curtis’s Title IX Coordinator, Kimberly Gould, at titleix@curtis.edu or (215) 717-3174
• For immediate crisis intervention, information, and resources available 24/7, contact RAINN at (800) 656-HOPE or hotline.rainn.org.

Campus Access, Tours, and Practice Rooms

Because Lenfest Hall is a mixed-use facility that includes student residences, legal requirements mandate that alumni wishing to practice in this mixed-use facility must have approval from the senior director of scheduling and logistics management. Alumni are not allowed to access the residential floors (5 through 9) unless they are signed in by a residential student.

Curtis alumni are allowed to use the Lenfest Hall practice rooms pending available space, but only after confirmation from the senior director of scheduling and logistics management, Darin Kelly. Approved alumni receive an email of confirmation from the senior director of scheduling and logistics management and must be prepared to show this confirmation to Lenfest Hall security. To reserve a practice room, contact Darin at darin.kelly@curtis.edu.

Recording

Subject to availability, alumni may use our state-of-the-art recording facilities. Contact Vince Ford, senior vice president of digital strategy and innovation, for more information.

Complimentary Tickets

Alumni are entitled to complimentary tickets, when available, to Curtis Symphony Orchestra, Curtis Opera Theatre, and Curtis Presents performances. To request tickets please contact tickets@curtis.edu.

Library Privileges

Alumni who live within approximately a 50-mile radius may have borrowing privileges at the John de Lancie Library in the Milton L. Rock Resource Center with a deposit of $100. For borrowers who move out of the area, library deposits are refunded when all materials have been returned and all fines paid. The library provides a public scanning/printing station at no cost. Copies of student recitals are held on site; alumni are permitted to make copies of recitals in which they performed.

Career Guidance

Alumni are invited to attend office hours to develop career skills such as resume writing, grant writing, personal finance, artistic planning, website development, and networking. Contact Mary Javian for more information.