{"id":8222,"date":"2022-07-05T16:04:29","date_gmt":"2022-07-05T20:04:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/?page_id=8222"},"modified":"2026-07-27T11:05:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T15:05:59","slug":"professional-partnerships","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/music\/professional-partnerships\/","title":{"rendered":"Professional Development &#038; Partnerships"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3><strong>CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SERIES<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In the 2025-2026 academic year, the School of Music hosted a dynamic line-up of career workshops presented by renowned guest speakers who shared their insights, challenges, and innovative approaches toward successful careers in the arts.<\/p>\n<div class=\"callouts has-1\">\n<div class=\"callout green\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h5><strong>Designing Your Own Music Career Success | Angela Beeching<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h6>Friday, September 19 \u2022 4:30 &#8211; 6:30 pm \u2022 CFA 219<\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Angela-Myles-Beeching-800x800-1-636x636.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"636\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-124314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Angela-Myles-Beeching-800x800-1-636x636.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Angela-Myles-Beeching-800x800-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Angela-Myles-Beeching-800x800-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Angela-Myles-Beeching-800x800-1-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Angela-Myles-Beeching-800x800-1-550x550.png 550w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Angela-Myles-Beeching-800x800-1-710x710.png 710w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Angela-Myles-Beeching-800x800-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Angela-Myles-Beeching-800x800-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Angela-Myles-Beeching-800x800-1.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This interactive session will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Unpack the 5 secrets to getting the most out of this year<\/li>\n<li>Reveal how to overcome the 3 most common musician mindset traps<\/li>\n<li>Clarify your desired future and what steps you can take NOW to get there<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The author of the classic \u201cBeyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/angelabeeching.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Angela Myles Beeching<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the former director of career and entrepreneurship programs at Manhattan School of Music, Indiana University, and New England Conservatory. Ms. Beeching maintains a thriving online coaching practice helping musicians get more of their best work out into the world so they can become the artists they are meant to be.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong>Life After School 101: How to Design Your Career Before You Graduate | Dana Fonteneau<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h6>Thursday, October 23 \u2022 4:00 &#8211; 6:00 pm \u2022 CFA 165<\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Dana-fonteneau-800x800-1-636x636.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"636\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-124315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Dana-fonteneau-800x800-1-636x636.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Dana-fonteneau-800x800-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Dana-fonteneau-800x800-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Dana-fonteneau-800x800-1-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Dana-fonteneau-800x800-1-550x550.png 550w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Dana-fonteneau-800x800-1-710x710.png 710w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Dana-fonteneau-800x800-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Dana-fonteneau-800x800-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Dana-fonteneau-800x800-1.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In her workshop, \u201cLife After School 101: How to Design Your Career Before You Graduate,\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danafonteneau.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dana Fonteneau<\/a> will provide practical tools for helping students imagine their career futures, define success both personally and professionally, and gain clarity on actionable steps toward these futures. Ms. Fonteneau has coached leading performers, artistic organizations such as the San Francisco Opera, teachers, to academic institutions including Juilliard, Rice, MSM, and C-level executives about optimizing talent, fulfilling potential and achieving peak performance.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong>Having It All: The Art of the Portfolio Career | Laura Metcalf and Rupert Boyd<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h6>Friday, November 7\u00a0 \u2022 4:30 &#8211; 6:30 pm \u2022 CFA 154<\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Rupert-boyd-laura-metcalf-800x800-1-636x636.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"636\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-124316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Rupert-boyd-laura-metcalf-800x800-1-636x636.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Rupert-boyd-laura-metcalf-800x800-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Rupert-boyd-laura-metcalf-800x800-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Rupert-boyd-laura-metcalf-800x800-1-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Rupert-boyd-laura-metcalf-800x800-1-550x550.png 550w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Rupert-boyd-laura-metcalf-800x800-1-710x710.png 710w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Rupert-boyd-laura-metcalf-800x800-1-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Rupert-boyd-laura-metcalf-800x800-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Rupert-boyd-laura-metcalf-800x800-1.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In this workshop, cellist Laura Metcalf (CFA&#8217;04) and guitarist Rupert Boyd of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boydmeetsgirlduo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Boyd Meets Girl Duo<\/a> discuss building a fulfilling career doing all the things that inspire you artistically, without compromising financial stability. This far-reaching conversation will touch on the topics of balance, productivity without burnout, collaboration, networking, entrepreneurship and much more. Metcalf and Boyd will draw upon their multi-decade careers as performers, educators, concert curators and arts leaders to illuminate various paths to a successful career in music and the arts.<\/p>\n<p>[\/collapsible]<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h5><strong>Idea to Impact: Aligning Your Artistry with Opportunity | Jessi Rosinski\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h6>Wednesdays <strong>January 28 | February 4 | February 11 <\/strong>\u00a0\u2022 4:00 &#8211; 6:00 pm \u2022 CFA 165<\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jessi-Rosinski-636x636.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"636\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-124317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jessi-Rosinski-636x636.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jessi-Rosinski-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jessi-Rosinski-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jessi-Rosinski-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jessi-Rosinski-550x550.png 550w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jessi-Rosinski-710x710.png 710w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jessi-Rosinski-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jessi-Rosinski-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jessi-Rosinski.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This interactive 3-part entrepreneurship workshop series by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jessirosinski.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jessi Rosinski<\/a> is designed to empower music students to bridge their artistic vision with real-world opportunities. Through a blend of self-reflection, empathetic problem-solving, and practical experimentation, students will learn to develop, test, and articulate ideas that align with their personal values and professional aspirations, fostering a holistic sense of entrepreneurial thought and action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session 1: Purpose, Problems &amp; Possibilities <\/strong><strong>| January 28<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Connecting personal artistic values to identified community needs and generating aligned solutions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session 2: Building, Storytelling &amp; Peer Insights <\/strong><strong>| February 4<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Rapidly building a prototype\/storyboard and crafting a compelling narrative to gather meaningful feedback.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Session 3: Action, Adaptation &amp; Sustainable Purpose <\/strong><strong>| February 11<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Synthesizing learnings, defining concrete next steps, and cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset for future projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"callouts has-1\">\n<div class=\"callout blue\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h5><strong>The Art of Creative Endurance: Building a life in the Arts through Resilience and Ingenuity | Yevgeny Kutik<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h6>Thursday, February 26\u00a0 \u2022 4:00 &#8211; 6:00 pm \u2022 CFA 165<\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Yevgeny-Kutik-636x636.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"636\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-124318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Yevgeny-Kutik-636x636.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Yevgeny-Kutik-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Yevgeny-Kutik-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Yevgeny-Kutik-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Yevgeny-Kutik-550x550.png 550w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Yevgeny-Kutik-710x710.png 710w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Yevgeny-Kutik-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Yevgeny-Kutik-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Yevgeny-Kutik.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In this conversation, violinist <a href=\"https:\/\/yevgenykutik.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Yevgeny Kutik<\/a> (CFA&#8217;07, BUTI&#8217;00) shares insights on building a meaningful and lasting career in the arts through resilience, curiosity, and creative problem-solving. Drawing on his own path as a soloist, recording artist, and festival director, Kutik will explore how to navigate uncertainty, pursue artistic authenticity, and sustain momentum over the long haul. Topics will include adaptability, self-advocacy, building networks and community, and redefining success on your own terms.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"callouts has-1\">\n<div class=\"callout pink\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h5><strong>Building Your Brand through Digital Media | Jennifer Bill\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h6>Wednesday, March 18\u00a0 \u2022 4:00 &#8211; 6:00 pm \u2022 CFA 165<\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jennifer-Bill-636x636.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"636\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-124320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jennifer-Bill-636x636.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jennifer-Bill-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jennifer-Bill-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jennifer-Bill-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jennifer-Bill-550x550.png 550w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jennifer-Bill-710x710.png 710w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jennifer-Bill-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jennifer-Bill-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Jennifer-Bill.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In today\u2019s music landscape, a compelling brand is essential for standing out and making a lasting impression. From visual aesthetics and storytelling to the message behind the music, a cohesive brand identity allows musicians to connect with audiences on a deeper level. Often, it is the musicians\u2019 persona and presentation that capture attention first \u2013 serving as the gateway for listeners to explore and engage with the music itself. In this workshop, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jenniferbill.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dr. Jennifer Bill<\/a> (CFA&#8217;07) will cover your Mission Statement, Branding, and Logo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"callouts has-1\">\n<div class=\"callout yellow\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h5><strong>The Entrepreneurial Practice Room | Stanford Thompson\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h6>Thursday, April 9 \u2022 4:00 &#8211; 6:00 pm \u2022 CFA 165<\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Stanford-Thompson-636x636.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"636\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-124321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Stanford-Thompson-636x636.png 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Stanford-Thompson-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Stanford-Thompson-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Stanford-Thompson-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Stanford-Thompson-550x550.png 550w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Stanford-Thompson-710x710.png 710w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Stanford-Thompson-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Stanford-Thompson-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2025\/08\/Stanford-Thompson.png 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Entrepreneurial Practice Room, presented by internationally acclaimed arts leader <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stanfordthompson.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stanford Thompson<\/a>, is an interactive workshop that helps artists turn their ideas into real-world projects. Designed for students in the College of Fine Arts, the session introduces key entrepreneurial tools and mindsets\u2014like identifying a need, building a team, gathering resources, and making an executable plan. We\u2019ll talk honestly about what it takes to sustain creative work, create value for others, and collaborate in ways that help your ideas sustainably grow. Whether you\u2019re exploring what&#8217;s possible or looking to take your current ventures further, this workshop will help you think critically about your role in shaping communities around you and\u00a0take the next step.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"callouts has-1\">\n<div class=\"callout green\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h5><strong>From Practice to Performance | Sirena Huang\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h5>\n<h6>Thursday, April 9 \u2022 7:00 pm Recital; Career Workshop immediately following\u00a0 \u2022 Booth Theatre Lobby<\/h6>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2026\/01\/Sirena-Huang-1-636x636.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"636\" height=\"636\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-127676\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2026\/01\/Sirena-Huang-1-636x636.jpg 636w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2026\/01\/Sirena-Huang-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2026\/01\/Sirena-Huang-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2026\/01\/Sirena-Huang-1-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2026\/01\/Sirena-Huang-1-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2026\/01\/Sirena-Huang-1-2048x2046.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2026\/01\/Sirena-Huang-1-1001x1000.jpg 1001w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2026\/01\/Sirena-Huang-1-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2026\/01\/Sirena-Huang-1-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2026\/01\/Sirena-Huang-1-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2026\/01\/Sirena-Huang-1-710x710.jpg 710w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2026\/01\/Sirena-Huang-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/files\/2026\/01\/Sirena-Huang-1-600x600.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 636px) 100vw, 636px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Join acclaimed violinist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sirenahuang.com\/\">Sirena Huang<\/a> for a fully interactive career development workshop following her recital with Chih-Yi Chen. Drawing on her experiences in competitions, auditions, and performances, Sirena will discuss her approaches to preparation and how her mindset has evolved across different stages of her musical career. The workshop will also examine how technical training, effective practice strategies as well as performance psychology support sustainable, long-term career growth. Participants are encouraged to engage in open discussion and ask questions about competition planning, auditions, career pathways, and the broader realities of life as a professional musician.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>The Boston University College of Fine Arts School of Music Career Development Workshops are made possible through a generous gift by Gene and Molly Boxer.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>PARTNERSHIPS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h5>Boston University School of Music is affiliated with numerous organizations that provide an exciting and creative extension of its core programs.<\/h5>\n<h4>Alea III<\/h4>\n<p>Alea III is the contemporary music ensemble in residence at Boston University, a group devoted to promoting, playing, and teaching music of the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Founded in 1978, Alea III is the third such group organized by Music Director Theodore Antoniou. The ensemble is consistent with the music it embraces\u2014flexible in size, open to experiment and to exploration. Over the years, Alea III has offered world-premiere opportunities for dozens of contemporary composers, often under the composer\u2019s direction, and with extended program notes or comments. The group has performed more than 1,420 works by 810 composers\u2014most of them living. Frequent international touring has enhanced the relationships of American performers with their colleagues and composers from other parts of the world. With its inspiration, several other contemporary groups have been formed, offering growing opportunity to young composers and musicians to play and comprehend contemporary music.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.aleaiii.com\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Greek word <em>alea<\/em> taken from Homer, means \u201cto wander.\u201d In Latin, it refers to \u201ca die or dice used for playing at games of chance.\u201d The term aleatoric music indicates music based upon the principles of indeterminacy as evidenced by certain random and\/or statistical procedures of composition. In regard to the ensemble, aleatoric is concerned with the expression of a multiplicity of musical directions, historical styles, and performance practices.<\/p>\n<h4>Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO)<\/h4>\n<p>Widely regarded as one of the country\u2019s finest youth orchestra programs, the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO) is recognized as a model organization in music and arts education. BYSO serves nearly 500 students from more than 120 communities throughout New England. Since 1958, BYSO has been in residence at Boston University.<\/p>\n<p>The mission of BYSO is to encourage musical excellence in a professional and supportive environment by providing the highest quality orchestra training and performance opportunities to qualified musicians, grades K\u201312, and making its programs accessible to underserved communities through financial assistance and outreach.<\/p>\n<p>Under the leadership of Music Director Federico Cortese, BYSO has become one of Boston\u2019s most prestigious arts organizations with a programmatic scope that includes three full symphonic orchestras, six chamber orchestras, two string training orchestras, a preparatory wind ensemble, a chamber music program, and the Intensive Community Program, a nationally recognized string training program for underrepresented communities.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"http:\/\/www.bysoweb.org\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Muir String Quartet<\/h4>\n<p>For over three decades, the Muir String Quartet has long been acknowledged as one of the world\u2019s most powerful and insightful ensembles, distinguishing itself among audiences and critics with its \u201cexhilarating involvement\u201d (<em>Boston Globe<\/em>), \u201cimpeccable voicing and intonation\u201d (<em>San Francisco Examiner<\/em>), and \u201cunbridled musicality\u201d (<em>American Record Guide<\/em>). The Muir Quartet has been in residence at Boston University\u2019s College of Fine Arts since 1983, and gives annual summer workshops at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI). The Muir Quartet has also given master classes at schools worldwide, including the Eastman School of Music, the Curtis Institute, Oberlin Conservatory, the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, and conservatories in Beijing, Shanghai, and Xian, China. Since 1989, the quartet has presented the Emerging Quartets and Composers Program in Utah with eminent composer Joan Tower. This program is now part of the Muir\u2019s role as resident chamber ensemble with the Deer Valley Festival, in partnership with the Utah Symphony\/Opera.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Learn More<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The<span>\u00a0<\/span>Muir String Quartet, in residence at BU since 1983, has long been acknowledged as one of the world\u2019s most powerful and insightful ensembles, distinguishing itself among audiences and critics with its \u201cexhilarating involvement\u201d<span>\u00a0<\/span>(<em>The Boston Globe<\/em>), \u201cimpeccable voicing and intonation\u201d<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>(San Francisco Examiner),<\/em><span>\u00a0<\/span>and \u201cunbridled musicality\u201d (<em>American Record Guide<\/em>).<\/p>\n<p>Winner of the 1981 Naumburg Chamber Music Award and 1980 Evian International String Quartet Competition, the Muir String Quartet first appeared on the scene in 1980, and was greeted with rave reviews and an extensive feature in<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>The New Yorker<\/em>. The quartet was also featured on the internationally acclaimed PBS broadcast<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>In Performance at the White House for President and Mrs. Reagan<\/em>. Formed in 1979 following graduation from the Curtis Institute of Music, the Muir String Quartet\u2019s principal chamber music teachers were Felix Galimir and members of the Guarneri and Budapeset Quartets.<\/p>\n<p>In its commitment to advancing contemporary American music, the Muir Quartet has had commissioned works written for them by such distinguished composers as Joan Tower (<em>Night Fields<\/em>), Sheila Silver (<em>From Darkness Emerging<\/em>), Richard Danielpour (<em>Shadow Dances<\/em><span>\u00a0<\/span>and<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>Psalms of Sorrow<\/em>\u2014featured on<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>CBS Sunday Morning<\/em>), Richard Wilson (Third String Quartet), and Charles Fussell (Being Music\u2014based on poetry of Walt Whitman). The quartet also gave the World Premiere performance of the Native American collaborative work, Circle of Faith, featured on National Public Radio. Recently premiered works include those by esteemed American composers Richard Danielpour (<em>Feast of Fools<\/em>\u2014for bassoon and string quartet), Lukas Foss (<em>String Quartet #4<\/em>), Ezra Laderman (<em>String Quartets #9<\/em><span>\u00a0<\/span>and<span>\u00a0<\/span><em>#10<\/em>), and Joelle Wallach (<em>String Quartet #3<\/em>), and Ronald Perera\u2019s first Quartet. In 2007-2008, in addition to their annual appearances at Rhode Island College, the quartet continues its series at Boston University and performs throughout North America, along with fall concerts in Holland.<\/p>\n<p>The Muir Quartet has been in residence at Boston University\u2019s College of Fine Arts since 1983, and gives annual summer workshops at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI). The Muir Quartet has also given master classes at schools nationwide, including the Eastman School of Music, the Curtis Institute, Oberlin Conservatory, and the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. Since 1989, the quartet has taught, coached, and administered the Emerging Quartets and Composers Program in Utah with eminent composer Joan Tower. This program is now part of the Muir\u2019s role as resident chamber ensemble with the Deer Valley Festival, in partnership with the Utah Symphony\/Opera.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/peter-zazofsky\/\">Peter Zazofsky<\/a>, violin<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/steven-ansell\/\">Steven Ansell<\/a>, viola<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/lucia-lin\/\">Lucia Lin<\/a>, violin<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/about\/contact-directions\/directory\/michael-reynolds\/\">Michael Reynolds<\/a>, cello<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Exclusive Management: Arts Management Group, Inc.<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:info@artsmg.com\">Info@artsmg.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>ADDITIONAL PARTNERSHIPS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"callouts has-2\">\n<div class=\"callout blue\">\n<div class=\"image\"><img src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2022\/06\/Music-aerial.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h4>CFA Partners with Boston Public Schools<\/h4>\n<p>The partnership provides BPS employees with a discounted tuition rate scholarship for CFA&#8217;s online and on-campus master&#8217;s programs in Music Education.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/news\/articles\/2022\/bu-college-of-fine-arts-partners-with-boston-public-schools-announces-new-tuition-scholarship-for-bps-employees\/\">Learn More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"callout green\">\n<div class=\"image\"><img src=\"\/cfa\/files\/2022\/04\/BU-Symphony-Concert_SOM-AdmissionsandAuditions-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"content\">\n<h4>SOM and RI Phil Create Fellowship Program<\/h4>\n<p>The graduate-level fellowship program is designed for exceptionally talented BU violinists and violists who come from underrepresented backgrounds.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/music\/admissions-auditions\/graduate-admissions\/ripo-application\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CAREER DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP SERIES In the 2025-2026 academic year, the School of Music hosted a dynamic line-up of career workshops presented by renowned guest speakers who shared their insights, challenges, and innovative approaches toward successful careers in the arts. 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