The Rivers School Conservatory is pleased to announce the creation of a new fund, designed to invest in the development of innovative practices and programs. Established with a gift from Sarah and Bob Bua, parents of Cecily and Griffin (The Rivers School Classes of ’21 and ’19), the Innovation Fund will increase access to the high-quality music education that RSC …

According to Jazz Department Director Philippe Crettien, jazz musicians must always keep learning in order to remain fluent in the evolving art form. “Jazz is a music of convening influences,” he says. “It’s a vibrant, living thing, so you have to stay on top of it if you want to be relevant.” Crettien models this commitment to continuing education, having …

The Rivers School Conservatory is delighted to welcome esteemed cellist Eugene Kim to the string department. Kim, who began learning to play the cello when he was twelve years old, has since become a conscientious and inspiring teacher for many young students. He takes an individualized approach to instruction, keeping in mind students’ unique circumstances and learning styles: “Everybody has …

To all the outstanding faculty at RSC, thank you for sharing your music and passion with Daniel. We are forever grateful. – Isabel Chiu and Chuck Weitz Dear Mrs. Pomeroy, Thank you for being a wonderful teacher. Every week you help me become a better violinist while keeping lessons fun. You are kind, understanding, and…

This spring, three important faculty artists will be moving on from The Rivers School Conservatory: Gillian Rogell, Robert Lasher, and Susan Emmanouilidis have given generously of themselves during their years of teaching. The Rivers School Conservatory will be forever grateful for the deep and long-lasting impact that they have had in our community. Gillian Rogell Gillian Rogell has taught viola …

Each year, The Rivers School Conservatory showcases graduating seniors on a “Senior Recognition Board” in Bradley Hall. This spring, RSC has created a virtual board instead. Scroll through the senior spotlights below to learn more about the Class of 2020! Seniors, thank you for all that you have contributed to RSC.

The Summer Jazz program—one of several summer offerings at The Rivers School Conservatory—provides participants with two weeks of daily combo rehearsals, improvisation classes, and electives with the Boston area’s finest jazz instructors. For some, it can also serve as a pathway to the Conservatory Program, a Rivers School program that provides talented students with a way to spend their high …

For Rivers School Conservatory faculty member Jin-Kyung Joen, musical excellence is about more than feeling personal satisfaction or receiving accolades. In Joen’s teaching philosophy, “Excellence takes on greater meaning when it is applied to the service of others.”  The longtime violin instructor will soon have a chance to share that philosophy more broadly, as she steps into the role of …

At The Rivers School Conservatory, relationships add meaning to music education. As they share in students’ musical journeys, RSC faculty members model The Rivers School’s mission of Excellence with Humanity. Here, we turn the spotlight on one student-faculty pair who illustrates the importance of mentorship in musical excellence, as they discuss their relationship, their favorite shared memories, and what they’ve …

Founded by David Tierney in 2003, the Conservatory Program at The Rivers School provides middle and high school students with a one-of-a-kind college preparatory experience. Tierney designed the program for students with a serious interest in and aptitude for music, with the purpose of supporting growth in both music and academics. Today, it does just that, with students matriculating to …