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Boston University Tanglewood Institute: Summer Program
Overview
An intensive residential music program for ages 14–20 offering two-week workshops and longer Young Artists Programs in orchestral instruments, voice, piano, composition, and chamber music. Held at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts, with partnerships to Boston Symphony Orchestra concerts and performances.
At a glance
Deadline
Jan 2171 days
Sessions
Jun–Aug2 wk sessions
Formats
Residential
Location
Lenox, MA
Cost
$7,000+from $4,055
Entering grades
9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, PG, College
Acceptance
Competitive; BUTI sees more qualified applicants than available space; waiting list used annually for all programs
Application requirements
Audition
Live or recorded audition (video strongly preferred); instrumental auditions unaccompanied recommended; vocal auditions require live piano accompaniment provided by applicant; composition applicants submit scores instead
Personal Statements
Written and/or video responses to provided prompts
Letter of Recommendation
One letter; recommender's email submitted in application; late letters accepted without penalty
Application Materials
Admissions application (Spanish available upon request); application fee $80
Audition Repertoire
Specific requirements by instrument/voice provided on admissions page; must complete required repertoire for audition
Age
14–20 years old at time of attendance for workshops and Young Artists programs (students under 14 may apply with lower preference); Young Artists programs require students not yet started post-secondary coursework
Experience Level
Instrument/voice or composition experience at appropriate level required
Cost & sessions
Two-week workshop: $4,055 (tuition $2,180 + room & board $1,375 + fees $500). Six-week program: $8,865. Eight-week program: $10,205. Application fee $80 ($30 for BU affiliates, may be waived for hardship). All 2026 rates subject to Boston University Board of Trustees approval.
Financial aid
Merit-based and need-based scholarships available; hundreds of thousands of dollars awarded annually; individual awards range from $500 to full tuition; applying for scholarship does not affect admissions decision; possible to receive or increase scholarship after initial award if funds redistributed or financial circumstances change
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