Editing Curtis Institute of Music (section)

== Notable Alumni ==

Curtis alumni populate the world's leading orchestras, opera houses, and concert stages. Notable alumni include Leonard Bernstein, Samuel Barber, Anna Moffo, Hilary Hahn, Lang Lang, and Yuja Wang, among hundreds of others who have achieved distinction as performers, composers, and conductors. The school's alumni roster constitutes a history of American classical music performance over the past century.<ref name="curtis"/>

Many Curtis graduates have served as concertmasters, principal players, and conductors of major orchestras worldwide. The Philadelphia Orchestra has employed dozens of Curtis alumni, while the New York Philharmonic, Chicago Symphony, Boston Symphony, and other leading ensembles draw heavily from Curtis graduates. This alumni network provides mentorship and professional connections that support graduates' career development.<ref name="curtis"/>