Whether your child dreams of performing at Carnegie Hall, recording in a professional studio, joining a symphony orchestra, or earning a music scholarship, their education should support—not compete with—their musical goals.
Whitmore School is America’s first online high school, providing a flexible, self-paced education that allows student musicians to balance rigorous academics with rehearsals, lessons, auditions, competitions, performances, recording sessions, and travel.
Since 1994, students from across the United States and around the world have trusted Whitmore School to help them earn a respected high school diploma while pursuing their passion for music.
Watch Wyatt’s release of ‘Choo Choo Coming’
Whitmore School provides the academic flexibility needed to keep their education moving forward while they pursue musical excellence.
Pre-college conservatory programs
Youth symphonies
Music academies
Performing arts high schools
Fine arts magnet schools
Boarding schools with music conservatories
Summer music festivals
Orchestra tours
National and international competitions
Private studio instruction
Professional performance opportunities
“I travel and perform around the world. I plan to graduate early and attend a conservatory of music.”
Watch his performance of ‘Arabesques on a theme by Strauss ‘By the Beautiful Blue Danube,’ Op. 12
Traditional schools expect students to fit music into their schedule. Whitmore School lets school fit around music. Whether rehearsing for a recital, preparing for an audition, or traveling for an orchestra tour, students can stay on track academically.
Students can:
Complete coursework whenever their schedule allows
Learn from home, the studio, backstage, or while traveling
Continue school during concert tours and competitions
Study from anywhere with an internet connection
Progress at a pace that works for their performance calendar
Many student musicians spend countless hours each week:
Private lessons
Orchestra rehearsals
Chamber ensembles
Choir rehearsals
Recording sessions
Practice sessions
Music theory classes
Competitions
Festivals
Master classes
Auditions
Performances
Whitmore School provides the flexibility to balance these commitments without sacrificing academic quality.
Many of our students plan to attend:
Whitmore School’s accredited diploma is accepted by colleges and universities throughout the United States and internationally. Students may choose our College Preparatory Diploma or Diploma PLUS program for additional college planning support.
Why Student Musicians Choose Whitmore School
✔ Cognia Accredited since 2005
✔ Self-paced learning
✔ Year-round enrollment
✔ Study from anywhere in the world
✔ One-to-one support from certified teachers
✔ College Preparatory Diploma available
Your student’s musical talent deserves room to grow—and so does their education.
Whitmore School gives aspiring musicians the flexibility to pursue rehearsals, performances, competitions, and professional opportunities while earning a respected, accredited high school diploma.
Whether they’re practicing for the next recital, auditioning for a conservatory, or touring with an orchestra, Whitmore School helps them stay academically on track every step of the way.
Register for a Virtual Open House or request more information to discover how Whitmore School supports today’s dedicated student musicians.
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