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Each year, thousands of students take arts courses, while the campus is host to hundreds of arts events<\/a>, most of which are free and open to the public. Add to that more than 50 arts groups through student activities, and you have a university that is alive with creativity!<\/h4>\n

Academic Programs<\/h4>\n

Hundreds of student artists, entrepreneurs, managers, and scholars study, practice, and participate in events within dozens of graduate and undergraduate arts degree programs at BU.
\nAcademic Programs<\/a><\/p>\n

Agganis Arena<\/h4>\n

While best known as the home to Terriers Hockey, Agganis Arena also regularly hosts national and international artists and family-focused arts events.
\nAgganis Arena<\/a><\/p>\n

Boston Playwrights’ Theatre (BPT)<\/h4>\n

Founded by Nobel Laureate Derek Walcott, BPT is an award-winning professional theater dedicated specifically to new works for the stage.
\nBoston Playwrights’ Theatre<\/a><\/p>\n

BU Bands<\/h4>\n

BU Bands members, representing every undergraduate school and college on campus, perform for more than 200,000 people at 150+ events each year. All groups provide fun and exciting ways for non-music majors and music majors alike to have the band experience while pursuing degrees in their disciplines.
\nBU Bands<\/a><\/p>\n

Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI)<\/h4>\n

BUTI is recognized internationally as a premier summer training program for aspiring young musicians and is the only program of its kind associated with one of the world\u2019s great orchestras, the Boston Symphony Orchestra.
\nBUTI<\/a><\/p>\n

Dance<\/h4>\n

Through FitRec and BU\u2019s Physical Education, Recreation & Dance program, students can train in a variety of dance styles, including ballet, tap, and aerial dance. Students can also take dance for credit and even graduate with a dance minor.
\nDance<\/a><\/p>\n

BU Art Galleries<\/h4>\n

Committed to a culturally inclusive and interdisciplinary interpretation of art and culture, the BU Art Galleries maintain an ongoing schedule of temporary exhibitions that focus on contemporary international, national, and regional art developments.
\nBU Art Galleries<\/a><\/p>\n

The Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center<\/h4>\n

The Howard Gotlieb Archival Research Center captures and documents history by collecting the manuscripts from individuals who play a significant part in the fields of journalism, poetry, literature and criticism, dance, music, theater, film, television, and political and religious movements.
\nGotlieb Center<\/a><\/p>\n

Marsh Chapel<\/h4>\n

Music at Marsh Chapel enjoys a rich heritage of quality music-making both in worship and concert.
\nMarsh Chapel<\/a><\/p>\n

Student Activities<\/h4>\n

With dozens of a cappella, theater, comedy, and dance groups, there is no shortage of opportunities for students to be creative outside of the classroom.
\nStudent Activities<\/a><\/p>\n

Tsai Performance Center<\/h4>\n

Situated at the heart of BU\u2019s Charles River Campus, the Tsai Performance Center regularly hosts student and professional concerts, theatrical and dance presentations, lectures, film programs, and more.
\nTsai Performance Center<\/a><\/p>\n

Wheelock Family Theatre (WFT)<\/h4>\n

Wheelock Family Theatre at Boston University is an award-winning, professional theater committed to producing inclusive and accessible shows that provide a shared experience for families. WFT also runs a year-round, dynamic education program for students from PreK to grade 12 that teaches theater skills connected to overall child development.
\nWheelock Family Theatre<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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