Centennial Weekend

6:00 p.m. | Penn Museum
Tickets start at $250 for alumni

Experience the grandeur of Curtis’ 100-year legacy at our annual Gala. Revel in captivating performances by alumni including J’Nai Bridges (Opera ’12), Amanda Majeski (Opera ’09), Karen Slack (Opera ’02), and Jarrett Ott (Opera ’14) alongside pianist Miloš Repický, Director and Hirsig Family Chair in Vocal Studies and Opera, savor culinary delights, and commemorate Curtis’ profound influence on the global music landscape. Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and celebration, and honor Curtis’ enduring impact.

Various Times | Start at 1726 Locust
FREE | Registration Required

We welcome you back to Curtis on Friday for a day of Curtis traditions, campus tours, performances, and centennial presentations. The reunion committee is hard at work to make this a memorable day for all alumni returning for the weekend.

Friday
FREE | Registration Required

Reconnect with your Curtis roots by joining fellow alumni in small group ensembles during Centennial Weekend! Whether you’re eager to revisit favorite repertoire or explore something new, we’ll have practice rooms reserved and music from the library ready for various instrumental combinations. To participate, simply inform us of your instrument and any repertoire requests in the registration form.

Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  | Gould Dining Hall in Lenfest Hall

Drop by from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to grab lunch with current Curtis students, faculty, and staff.

Friday, 2:00 p.m. | Rock Resource Center
FREE | Registration Requested

Learn more about Curtis’ archives collections and explore the work of outside researchers who use our century-old collection.

Friday, 3:00 p.m. | Common Room
FREE | Registration Requested

Join students, faculty, and staff for a nostalgic Curtis Tea, where you can relive your days as a student and reconnect with the cherished campus traditions.

Friday, 4:00 p.m. | Field Concert Hall
FREE | Registration Requested

This nostalgic concert will celebrate the top student performances of the year.

Friday, 5:30 p.m. | Bok and Common Rooms
FREE | Registration Requested

Reconnect, reminisce and celebrate our shared legacy over cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

Friday, 7:00 p.m. | Gould Rehearsal Hall
FREE for Alumni | Registration Required

Alumni are invited to join us for the world premiere of Amy Beth Kirsten’s Infernal Angel. Renowned as an innovative composer and multi-talented artist, Kirsten’s work has earned accolades from BBC Music Magazine and prestigious organizations like the American Academy of Arts and Letters. Infernal Angel is paired with Kirsten’s theatrical piece Savior, inspired by Joan of Arc. Don’t miss this thrilling fusion of music and theater. Seating is limited.

Saturday, 11:00 a.m. | Field Concert Hall
FREE | Registration Required

Reconnect with fellow alumni with a morning filled with food, celebratory toasts, and remembrances of the last 100 years.

Saturday, On Your Own | Pay As You Go

On Saturday evening, we encourage alumni to plan their own group dinners. This is a wonderful opportunity to reunite with your classmates in a more intimate setting. Alumni engagement staff are available to assist with planning and reservations to ensure your evening is seamless and enjoyable. Please email alumni@curtis.edu for reservation or planning assistance.

Calling all Curtis alumni! Be part of a special milestone as we celebrate Curtis Institute of Music’s 100th anniversary. We’re forming a reunion committee to help plan and shape our Centennial Weekend. As a committee member, you’ll have the opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni, contribute to event planning, and help make this once-in-a-lifetime celebration unforgettable. Whether you’re near or far, your participation will make a lasting impact.

Planning to join us for Centennial Weekend? We’ve partnered with the Hyatt Centric to offer special discount rates for our alumni. Enjoy comfortable accommodations in the heart of Philadelphia, just around the corner from Curtis and all the weekend’s events.

Questions about Centennial Weekend? Contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at alumni@curtis.edu or by calling (215) 875-4226.