Your music student information portal.

Welcome to the BU School of Music (SOM) Resources page! Our SOM Student Resources hub contains essential information for graduate and undergraduate students, including support your academic success and everything that goes along with your time as a Terrier.

Our Music Forms and Resources page contains forms and documents specific to School of Music students, alongside with helpful resources on how to register for courses, advising worksheets outlining major requirements, and more. Don’t forget to check out the College’s central Forms & Procedures page in the Current CFA Students section for more guidance on academic and general student life questions.

Resources, Forms & Helpful Info

We've got what you're looking for to make your experience here at BU School of Music a success! Need some additional guidance? Reach out! Barb Raney, Manager of Student Services for the School of Music, can be reached at braney@bu.edu.

Production & Performance

There's always something happening at the School of Music. We can help with recital scheduling and procedures, room reservations, auditions, major ensembles info, and performance guidelines.

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The SOM Student Experience

Whether it's job opportunities, grants and competition news, career resources, or one-on-one guidance, we're here to support you.

Upcoming Music Student Events

From recitals to large ensemble performances to student wellness events, there's always something to do here at the School of Music!

CFA Student Events Visual Theatre Music

CFA Graduate Student Orientation

Day: Friday Aug 29th Time: All Day 855 Commonwealth Avenue
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CFA Student Events

Pizza with the CFA Dean

Day: Thursday Sep 18th Time: 12:00pm - 3:44pm CFA Student Lounge
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Visual Arts Music BU Art Galleries

Gallery Music: Drum performance by Gareth Dylan Smith

Day: Friday Sep 19th Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm Faye G., Jo, and James Stone Gallery
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Arts Music Ensembles

Boston University Wind Ensemble “Reimagined”

Day: Thursday Oct 9th Time: 7:30pm - 9:00pm Tsai Performance Center
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Visual Arts Music BU Office for the Arts

Sites of Convergence: Boston University College of Fine Arts and House for the End of the World Collaborative Exhibitions

Day: Friday Oct 10th Time: 12:00pm - 7:00pm 111 Cummington Mall, Boston & Goethe-Institut Boston
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Visual Arts Music BU Office for the Arts

Sites of Convergence: Boston University College of Fine Arts and House for the End of the World Collaborative Exhibitions

Day: Saturday Oct 11th Time: 12:00pm - 7:00pm 111 Cummington Mall, Boston & Goethe-Institut Boston
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Visual Arts Music BU Office for the Arts

Sites of Convergence: Boston University College of Fine Arts and House for the End of the World Collaborative Exhibitions

Day: Sunday Oct 12th Time: 12:00pm - 7:00pm 111 Cummington Mall, Boston & Goethe-Institut Boston
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Visual Arts Music BU Office for the Arts

Sites of Convergence: Boston University College of Fine Arts and House for the End of the World Collaborative Exhibitions

Day: Monday Oct 13th Time: 12:00pm - 7:00pm 111 Cummington Mall, Boston & Goethe-Institut Boston
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SOM Student & Faculty Stories

Read about School of Music folks making news!

Nora Cannizaro (CFA’25), a BU bassoon performance alum, and Barb Raney, Boston University School of Music Assistant Director, Student Services, and Academic Advisor for CFA undergraduate music students, standing side by side inside a wooden-paneled room at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, the meeting place of Bristol Chorale. Nora, on the left, is wearing a black outfit and holding a large bassoon, while Barb, on the right, is dressed in a white blouse with a blue sash and a black pleated skirt. There are chairs and a small altar decorated with colorful banners and flowers in the background.
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Creatives in Practice: Barb Raney

BU School of Music’s beloved academic advisor is also a singer in the Bristol Chorale, a community choir based in Attleboro, MA, whose chamber orchestra includes BU music alums and students

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Experience the Arts at BU

Your destination for art, music, theatre, opera, workshops, lectures, and more at Boston University

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25 Charles River Campus Faculty Receive Promotions

CFA faculty promoted to associate professor include: Christine Hamel, voice and acting; Breehan James, painting; Toni Pepe, photography; Tawnya Smith, music education

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CFA’s Spring 2025 Highlights

CFA's vibrant spring semester featured memorable performances, exhibitions, productions, and events engaging the BU community and beyond

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