The Minor in Music Performance at BU School of Music is a degree program for undergraduates with high-level training in instrumental or vocal performance. Students receive individual instruction, engage in multiple semesters of ensemble participation, and complete required coursework in music theory and music history. This minor is intended for student musicians with previously substantive music experiences—those who wish to expand upon established musical skills.
Cello and Civics: A Symphony of Passion and Purpose
Emilia Lacy (CAS’27, KHC’27, BUTI’22,’23)
BA Political Science and Philosophy, Music Performance (Cello) Minor
As for CFA, it feels like a home. I wear many hats as a BU student, and it’s a place for me to return to my passion for music. I have met many of my closest friends through music, so I often feel most authentic when I’m surrounded by other artists. At BU, I serve as a Class of 2027 Kilachand Leadership Advisory Board Representative and Outreach and Engagement Staffer for Student Government’s Department of Academic Affairs. As an engaged alum of Boston BEAM (a high school pathway program) at the New England Conservatory, I’ve become connected with leading arts administrators in the area and I’m serving on the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s Host Committee for the next Concert for the City at Symphony Hall. I also find joy in fundraising for causes that improve the lives of others, such as organizing benefit concerts for the NICU at Women and Infants Hospital in Providence.
Photo by Titilayo Ayangade
More about the Minor
Curriculum requirements for the Minor in Performance program can be found on the Academic Bulletin.
The Minor in Performance offers dozens of opportunities for students to perform on campus, in the city of Boston and surrounding communities, and beyond. BU School of Music features student musicians yearly signature concerts at beyond including an annual performance at Symphony Hall in Boston and Carnegie Hall in New York City.
BU School of Music is comprised of a student community highly-engaged in professional performance including the precise preparation required. The faculty is comprised of distinguished scholars and musicians, including 20 members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO).
Ensembles
Students pursuing a Minor in Music Performance participate in ensembles throughout their studies.
In addition to being immersed in the Boston music scene where performance opportunities abound, students join an international network of BU alumni performers, administrators, teachers, and scholars—with players in most of the world’s major orchestras.
Next Steps for Minors
Explore our admission requirements including auditions and deadlines to determine if the program is the right match. Reach out to visitSOM@bu.edu with any questions along the way.
The Faculty Advisor for this minor is James Demler.
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