Music
The Walnut Hill Music Department is the only high school program linking a major conservatory, New England Conservatory (NEC), with an independent school. This partnership engages our students in a comprehensive music curriculum delivered both at NEC and at Walnut Hill. Students can major in an orchestral instrument, piano, voice, composition, or jazz. The curriculum is enhanced by innovative performance projects, master classes by dynamic guest artists, and the thoughtful integration of contemporary topics such as entrepreneurship and civic engagement. Walnut Hill’s proximity to Boston allows students to attend a wide variety of concerts by major ensembles and soloists at the city's world-class concert halls. Our program, offered within an inspiring creative community, prepares graduates to thrive in a conservatory, university, or college setting.
Courses in Music
- JANUARY PROJECT
- CHAMBER MUSIC
- DEPARTMENTAL MASTERCLASS
- COMPOSITION SEMINAR
- COMPOSITION FOR NON-MAJORS
- MUSIC THEORY I & II
- FORM AND ANALYSIS
- EAR-TRAINING
- SOLFÈGE
- MUSIC HISTORY
- JAZZ ENSEMBLE
- VOICE MASTER CLASS
- VOICE REPERTOIRE
- DICTION FOR SINGERS
- VOICE SKILLS (6 WEEK UNITS)
JANUARY PROJECT
CHAMBER MUSIC
DEPARTMENTAL MASTERCLASS
COMPOSITION SEMINAR
COMPOSITION FOR NON-MAJORS
MUSIC THEORY I & II
FORM AND ANALYSIS
EAR-TRAINING
SOLFÈGE
MUSIC HISTORY
JAZZ ENSEMBLE
VOICE MASTER CLASS
VOICE REPERTOIRE
DICTION FOR SINGERS
VOICE SKILLS (6 WEEK UNITS)
Types of Gifts
Annual Gifts
Our fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. Annual gifts, both unrestricted and restricted, provide essential current-use funds.
Leadership Gifts
Annual Fund gifts of $1,000 or more paid in a single fiscal year, or gifts of $25,000 or more paid over 5 years are considered leadership gifts. Gifts may be restricted by donors in accordance with the gift acceptance policies of the school.
Planned Gifts
A Planned Gift is a donation from your assets instead of cash. With it you can create a meaningful philanthropic legacy through a bequest, beneficiary designation, trust, or annuity, while gaining tax benefits and/or life income.
Endowed Gifts
An endowed gift is a long-term investment in Walnut Hill. The minimum gift to create an endowed fund is $25,000. Funds may be restricted by donors in accordance with the gift acceptance policies of the school.
Memorial & Honorary Gifts
Making a memorial or honorary gift is a meaningful way to both recognize an individual's importance to you and to support Walnut Hill. These special contributions could acknowledge a birthday, special achievement, or milestone.
Gifts-In-Kind
Walnut Hill does accept select gifts-in-kind. Good condition Steinway pianos, new building materials, art supplies, among other items and services are welcomed.
Campaign Gifts
We welcome your restricted gift in support of Invest in Excellence: Front & Center, a $15 million comprehensive campaign.
Types of Gifts
Annual Gifts
Our fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30. Annual gifts, both unrestricted and restricted, provide essential current-use funds.
Leadership Gifts
Annual Fund gifts of $1,000 or more paid in a single fiscal year, or gifts of $25,000 or more paid over 5 years are considered leadership gifts. Gifts may be restricted by donors in accordance with the gift acceptance policies of the school.
Planned Gifts
A Planned Gift is a donation from your assets instead of cash. With it you can create a meaningful philanthropic legacy through a bequest, beneficiary designation, trust, or annuity, while gaining tax benefits and/or life income.
Endowed Gifts
An endowed gift is a long-term investment in Walnut Hill. The minimum gift to create an endowed fund is $25,000. Funds may be restricted by donors in accordance with the gift acceptance policies of the school.
Memorial & Honorary Gifts
Making a memorial or honorary gift is a meaningful way to both recognize an individual's importance to you and to support Walnut Hill. These special contributions could acknowledge a birthday, special achievement, or milestone.
Gifts-In-Kind
Walnut Hill does accept select gifts-in-kind. Good condition Steinway pianos, new building materials, art supplies, among other items and services are welcomed.
Campaign Gifts
We welcome your restricted gift in support of Invest in Excellence: Front & Center, a $15 million comprehensive campaign.
Student Work
Chamber Music Celebration
Mendelssohn Piano Trio in D minor, Op. 49
Walnut Hill Jazz Ensemble
Opera: "Odyssey: by Ben Moore & Kelly Rourke
Points of Pride
Music Faculty

Teresa Winner Blume
Titles:
Head of Voice, Voice Teacher, Classical and Musical Theater; Opera Director