{"id":1342,"date":"2022-04-11T14:23:21","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T18:23:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/?page_id=1342"},"modified":"2024-07-29T11:20:59","modified_gmt":"2024-07-29T15:20:59","slug":"admissions-auditions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/music\/admissions-auditions\/","title":{"rendered":"School of Music Admissions &#038; Auditions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ready to become the musician of tomorrow? At Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Music, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.niche.com\/colleges\/search\/best-colleges-for-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ranked #23 Best College for Music in America by Niche<\/a>, you\u2019ll join a community of artists, musicians, educators, and scholars ready to take over the world. Whether that means doing music research abroad, performing at the greatest venues around the globe, or giving back to your community, you can turn your musical dreams into a reality at BU.<\/p>\n<p>BU School of Music offers the best of both worlds: a conservatory-style program within a major research university. What does this mean for you? Sharpening your artistic skills, while also learning to be an entrepreneur, advocate, and strategic thinker. There are so many opportunities for you to make a difference at BU. You really don\u2019t have to wait till you graduate to become a leader.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get your application started!<\/p>\n<h2>WHAT TYPE OF STUDENT ARE YOU?<\/h2>\n<div class=\"callouts has-2\">\n<div class=\"callout blue\">\n<div class=\"image\"><img src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2022\/04\/18-1248-CFACLASS-081-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Student singing in front of classmates, additional singers in the background\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h4>Undergraduate Student<\/h4>\n<p>I&#8217;m interested in applying to an undergraduate program offered by BU School of Music to graduate with a Bachelor&#8217;s degree.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/music\/admissions-auditions\/undergraduate-admissions\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"callout green\">\n<div class=\"image\"><img src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2022\/04\/Theatre-students-3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Students playing select woodwinds and brass instruments\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h4>Online Student<\/h4>\n<p>I&#8217;m ready to pursue an online Master of Music in Music Education, Doctor of Musical Arts in Music Education, or Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Music Education.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/music\/admissions-auditions\/graduate-admissions\/online-admissions\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"callouts has-3\">\n<div class=\"callout yellow\">\n<div class=\"image\"><img src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2022\/04\/18-1248-CFACLASS-110-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Student and instructor\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h4>Graduate Student<\/h4>\n<p>I&#8217;m looking to obtain a master&#8217;s degree, Doctor of Musical Arts degree, Performance Diploma, or Artist Diploma.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/music\/admissions-auditions\/graduate-admissions\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"callout pink\">\n<div class=\"image\"><img src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2022\/04\/18-1248-CFACLASS-406-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Music ensemble students\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h4>International Student<\/h4>\n<p>I&#8217;m a non-US citizen applying for a master&#8217;s degree, doctorate degree, Performance Diploma, or Artist Diploma.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/music\/admissions-auditions\/international-admissions\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"callout\">\n<div class=\"image\"><img src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2022\/04\/18-1248-CFACLASS-109-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Students checking laptop\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h4>Transfer Student<\/h4>\n<p>I&#8217;m an undergraduate or graduate student looking to transfer to BU College of Fine Arts School of Music.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/music\/admissions-auditions\/transfer-admissions\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Find out More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"callout green\">\n<div class=\"image\"><img src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2018\/02\/18-1248-CFACLASS-003-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Students singing in a classroom\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h4>Studio Class POV<\/h4>\n<p>Have you ever wondered what it&#8217;s like to be a student at BU School of Music? 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