About BUTI
The Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI) is recognized internationally as an outstanding educational opportunity for young artists and is the only program of its kind associated with one of the great symphony orchestras in the world. Here, under the guidance of distinguished professionals and in the presence of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, young people devote themselves each summer to an artistic experience without parallel.
For any student of high school age who enjoys being challenged by the highest standards, BUTI presents a unique opportunity; Tanglewood is a magical blend of the formal and informal, of joy and hard work. No one who spends a summer at Tanglewood leaves untouched by the experience.
The spectacular panoramic landscapes visible from the Tanglewood Institute's West Street Campus provide an inspirational environment for the practice and study of music. Rehearsals, classes, and coachings occur throughout the campus in a variety of natural settings. The Institute's facilities and the buildings associated with the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra also add to the lovely atmosphere. In addition to the 5,000-seat Koussevitzky Music Shed, there are the 1,176-seat Ozawa Concert Hall; a 300-seat Chamber Music Hall; and several rehearsal spaces. BUTI students can also use the Tanglewood Music Center's library, which features listening facilities and thousands of albums and scores. Pianos for exclusive use by BUTI students and resident artists are generously provided by the Yamaha Corporation of America each year.
It is impossible to list all the talented, dedicated, and charismatic people that Tanglewood Institute students meet each summer. Since 1967, BUTI has provided an extraordinary opportunity for students to immerse themselves in music and have an unforgettable summer.