Between the BU Bulletin and CFA Student Resources, current students should be able to find a wealth of information pertaining to their degree programs and SOM activities. We also hope to furnish students with entrepreneurial resources to help as they explore careers in music.
Recital Forms & Paperwork
Undergrad students:
Performance Majors: Applied Music Examination Form
Theory/Comp Majors: Email submission of Recital Program to the Academic Coordinator, with department chair cc’d for approval.
Grad students:
Please consult the Grad Student Handbook for detailed explanations of recital requirements per selected track. Please see the DMA Policies & Forms tab below for additional resources.
The Applied Music Examination Form must be submitted for the following graduate recitals:
MM Recitals, DMA Solo Recital, DMA Chamber Recital, and DMA Concerto Recital.
The following DMA Recitals require a form other than the Applied Music Examination form:
Policies, Handbooks & Other Resources
The School of Music Graduate Handbook is designed as a guide to procedures, policies, and other aspects of academic life for students enrolled in School of Music graduate degree programs. The information below supplements that contained in the BU Bulletin, which is the official source for regulations and general program requirements. You should familiarize yourself with this information and keep the appropriate handbook available for reference.
SOM Graduate Student Handbook
Degree Resources, HUB Advising, Jury Exams
Musicology & Ethnomusicology PhD Handbook
POLICY QUICK LINKS
DMA Policies and Forms
The Graduate Studies Committee
As a graduate student, you may need to contact the Committee formally for two broad purposes: 1) to submit a petition (please see CFA Forms and Procedures), and 2) to file a proposal for a terminal project, e.g., a master’s thesis or doctoral dissertation. All petitions for exceptions to the required curriculum must be submitted to the Director of Graduate Studies prior to taking the courses in question.
Committee meeting dates for the 2025-2026 academic year are as follows: September 25, October 23, November 13, February 12, March 5, April 9
Detailed DMA Recital Requirements by Instrument
Please find below various documents detailing specific DMA policies, depending on a student’s track and department. For more general information, see the Graduate Student Handbook or the BU Bulletin. All DMA candidates must eventually take the Doctoral Qualifying Exams.
Dissertation Track
Required Submissions for DMA Recital Track
Due to changes in degree requirements, policy differs depending on a student’s year of enrollment. Please select the documents that apply to you. These documents apply only to students who matriculated at the School of Music in or after the FALL 2011 academic semester.
GENERAL
BY DEPARTMENT
General Music Lesson Syllabus
Assistant Director of Student Services
Assistant Director of Student Services Barbara Raney is a valuable resource for advising on course schedules, career paths, and much more on your way to becoming a great musician. By providing services and opportunities to engage the “whole” student, such as professional development, entrepreneurial and wellness workshops, Student Services helps connect you with resources to enrich and enhance your School of Music experience. You can find Barb in the SOM office suite room 246 or email her at braney@bu.edu.
