The Performance program at Boston University School of Music is comprised of academically and artistically extraordinary musicians. With the highest artistic and professional standards in performance, this program is designed for students with the strongest commitment to music training. Located within a major research university located in a city known for music, students experience a highly personalized interaction with expert faculty and cultural opportunities that are nearly limitless.

Celebrating 150 years of BU school of music

Built on legacy as the oldest degree-granting music school in the country, BU School of Music focuses on exceptional learning and performance opportunities for students. Our faculty is drawn from the ranks of some of the world’s most distinguished musicians and institutions and includes 20 members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. With a broad array of performance degrees available, the program offers distinct and rigorous preparation for musicians at each level of training.

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As the oldest degree-granting music program in the U.S., BU has trained generations of musicians, earning a global reputation for excellence.

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Degrees Offered

Featured Faculty

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  Kenneth Amis

  Lecturer in Music, Tuba

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  Edwin Barker

  Associate Professor of Music, Double Bass

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  Jennifer Bill

  Lecturer in Music, Saxophone; Conductor of Concert Band

• Penelope BItzas

  Associate Professor of Music, Voice; Director, Young Artists Vocal Program, BU Tanglewood Institute

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  Kyle Brightwell

  Lecturer in Music, Percussion; Director, Percussion Workshop, BU Tanglewood Institute

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  James Demler

  Assistant Professor, Voice

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  Daniel Doña

  Senior Lecturer in Music, Viola; Chair, Committee for Antiracism & Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access

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  Lynn Eustis

  Associate Professor, Voice; Director of Graduate Studies, School of Music

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  Terry Everson

  Professor, Trumpet; Director, Trumpet Workshop, BU Tanglewood Institute

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  Tanya Gabrielian

  Assistant Professor, Piano

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  Nancy Goeres

  Lecturer in Music, Bassoon

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  Franziska Huhn

  Lecturer, Harp; Director, Young Artists Harp Program, BU Tanglewood Institute

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  Linda Jiorle-Nagy

  Senior Lecturer, Piano

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  MIhail Jojatu

  Lecturer in Music, Cello; Director, Cello Workshop, BU Tanglewood Institute

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  Bayla Keyes

  Associate Professor, Violin

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  Danny Kim

  Lecturer in Music, Viola

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  Michelle LaCourse

  Associate Professor of Music, Viola; Chair, String Department; Director, Viola Workshop, BU Tanglewood Institute

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  Dana Mazurkevich

  Adjunct Associate Professor of Music, Violin

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  Yuri Mazurkevich

  Professor of Music, Violin

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  Pavel Nersessian

  Associate Professor, Piano

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  Rob Patterson

  Assistant Professor, Clarinet

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  Margaret Phillips

  Lecturer, Bassoon and Contrabassoon; Director, Bassoon Workshop, BU Tanglewood Institute

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  Michael Reynolds

  Professor, Cello

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  Gabriel Rice

  Lecturer in Music, Bass Trombone

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  Eric Ruske

  Professor, Horn; Director, Horn Workshop, BU Tanglewood Institute

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  Boaz Sharon

  Professor, Piano

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  Kevin Wilson

  Adjunct Professor of Music, Vocal Pedagogy

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  Peter Zazofsky

  Professor of Music, Violin and Chamber Music; Co-Director, String Quartet Workshop, BU Tanglewood Institute

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  Jessica Zhou

  Lecturer in Music, Harp

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  Andrius Zlabys

  Lecturer in Music, Piano