About the program

The school’s mission is to train outstanding young musicians and music researchers and prepare them for professional careers, as well as to create the future generations of orchestral musicians for the IPO and other Israeli orchestras. Many of the school’s graduates have gone on to great successes, including careers as members of the Israel Philharmonic and other leading orchestras around the world and as distinguished solo and chamber music performers, composers, conductors and music scholars.

Partner School of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra

The school offers a professional-level orchestral training program and intensive practical training opportunities with the Israel Philharmonic and its guest artists – the world’s leading conductors and soloists.

One of the World’s Elite Music Schools

The BMSM has been home to many great artists from Itzhak Perlman, Pinchas Zukerman, Kati Debretzeni, Yefim Bronfman, Boris Berman and Menahem Pressler to young rising stars such as Lahav Shani, Boris Giltburg and Gal James.

Free Tuition for all international students

Housing and financial assistance for outstanding candidates.

Program Highlights

• World class faculty including international performers and members of the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra
• Master Classes with the Israel Philharmonic’s world-famous guest soloists and conductors
• Many professional opportunities to perform at Israel’s most attractive concert venues