{"id":8870,"date":"2022-07-21T09:58:19","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T13:58:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/?page_id=8870"},"modified":"2026-10-07T12:52:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T16:52:17","slug":"competitions-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/students\/music\/competitions-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Competitions &#038; Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>CFA and the School of Music award several internal honors each year, coordinated with the<span> <\/span><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/music\/diversity-equity-inclusion\/\">Student Honors and Community Inclusion Committee<\/a>.<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>See below active competitions and awards, along with their deadlines and application requirements.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>CFA is pleased to announce the Pamela Avedisian Fellowship. The Pamela Avedisian Fellowship is a $10,000 award given to a School of Music performance undergraduate senior. Two graduating seniors will be selected (the award is for $10,000 for each). Candidates must be graduating in May 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fellowship recognizes the musical growth students have made through their undergraduate education and their efforts to promote a culture of collaboration and community within the College of Fine Arts and\/or the School of Music. The selection committee is looking for excellence in performance and musical expression, a strong academic record (minimum 3.https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/students\/music\/competitions-awards\/0 overall GPA), and active participation within the College and School.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/students\/music\/forms-resources\/pamela-avedisian-fellowship\/\" data-outlook-id=\"91676b6b-3dc8-4d6f-b5d2-c2762d372151\">Avedisian Fellowship Application<\/a> is currently available. Please note the application consists of short answer questions, and resume submission that includes a link to at least 10 minutes of recorded music.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Applications, and all materials, are due February 2, 2026. Candidates will be notified by March 6, 2026. Funds will be distributed to winners by the last day of classes in Spring 2026.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"blue\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">BU AT CARNEGIE HALL COMPETITION (OPEN)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><b><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Seniors and graduate students may be eligible to enter the School of Music\u2019s 2026-27 BU at Carnegie Hall Competition!<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The competition to perform in the \u201c<strong>BU at Carnegie Hall\u201d <\/strong>concert is open to BU School of Music <strong>Seniors <\/strong>(in their final two semesters of study) and <strong>Grad Students <\/strong><em>who are registered for lessons (both fall AND spring semesters 2026-27) <\/em>AND enrolled in one of the following programs of study: <strong>BM, MM, PD, AD, <\/strong>or <strong>DMA in the Voice\/OI, Keyboard <\/strong>(Pianists)<strong>, String, <\/strong>or<strong> Brass\/Wind\/Percussion Depts.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><strong>Please be sure to download and read the <a href=\"\/cfa\/files\/2026\/09\/CARNEGIE-26-27-Rules-Gdlns.docx\">Carnegie Hall 26-27 Rules and Guidelines here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>To apply, please use the form below. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><p>The submission period has ended, thank you for your interest. School of Music plans to open the 2027-2028 Carnegie Hall applications towards the beginning of the Fall 2027 semester. Please check back then!<\/p><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions? Contact:<\/strong><em><br \/>\n<\/em>Prof. LaCourse at\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:lacourse@bu.edu\">lacourse@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"blue\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">SOLOISTS\u2019 COMPETITION (OPEN)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>ELIGIBILITY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The Soloists\u2019 Competition for Performance with Orchestra is open to School of Music students who are registered for lessons AND enrolled full-time in one of the following programs of study: BM, MM, DMA, PD, AD during both the semesters of application and of the competition.<\/li>\n<li>Previous winners of the Soloists\u2019 Competition are not eligible to enter while still enrolled in the same degree or diploma program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>ENTRY FORMS AND DEADLINES:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Part One (Application &amp; Repertoire Approval):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Students wishing to participate in the Competition must submit their proposed repertoire via the 2026-27 Soloists\u2019 Competition Repertoire Approval Form by <strong>Friday, October 9, 2026, by 11:59 PM ET<\/strong>. Repertoire is subject to approval and confirmation. Approval notification will be sent to applicants on or by <strong>Friday, October 16, 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>If a student\u2019s initial repertoire request is not approved, the student has until <strong>Monday, October 19, 2026 by 12 PM ET<\/strong> to submit an Alternate Request. Repertoire submission is again subject to approval. Confirmation of alternate repertoire approval will be sent to applicants on or by <strong>Friday, October 23, 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Students are advised to have a second concerto selection at the ready in the event their initial submission is not approved.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Submitted repertoire should be akin to a standard concerto in length or similar. Repertoire may not be a transcription or an arrangement unless authorized by the conductor of the ensemble. <em>Complete works<\/em> must be presented. <em>Participants must perform from memory for all rounds of the competition as well as at the winner\u2019s concert \u2013 no exceptions will be made.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>Repertoire <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">must<\/span> adhere to the following David Daniels &#8220;Orchestral Music&#8221; instrumentation formula: 3 2 2 2 \u2013 4 3 3 1 \u2013 tmp+2-3perc \u2013 hp, kybd \u2013 str (Please note: This is the max instrumentation.) Applicants should consult Daniels\u2019 Orchestral Music Online, available at: <a href=\"https:\/\/daniels-orchestral-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/\">https:\/\/daniels-orchestral-com.ezproxy.bu.edu\/<\/a> to submit accurate information for their selected work.<\/li>\n<li>Please fill out the application form as completely as possible. Composer, date of composition, opus number, key, full proper title, and accurate instrumentation are all essential pieces of information.<\/li>\n<li>Collaborative Pianist: Each contestant must provide their own collaborative pianist for all rounds of the competition. BU faculty may not perform in any role with student competitors &#8211; no exceptions will be made.<\/li>\n<li>Contestants must bring three copies of piano reduction score (double-sided and bound) to both the preliminary round and the final round as applicable. Finalists: please submit the scores to Dr. Minju Kim in her mailbox or Room 477 by <strong>November 6<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>NO LATE\/INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE STATED APPLICATION DEADLINES.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Competition Parameters:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Finalists: From the Preliminary rounds, the Voice Department will select up to, and no more than, <strong>two<\/strong> vocalists, and the Keyboard Department will select up to, and no more than, <strong>two<\/strong> pianists for the competition Finals. The Woodwind Department will select up to, and no more than, <strong>two<\/strong> finalists. The Brass\/Percussion Department will select up to, and no more than, two finalists. The String Department may each advance up to <strong>three<\/strong> finalists, <strong>no more than two<\/strong> of whom may be from any one instrument\/major.<\/li>\n<li>External guests will serve as adjudicators for the Final Round. Three paper copies of the piano reduction scores (double-sided and binded) must be provided for the adjudicators in the final round. Please submit the paper copies to Dr. Minju Kim in her mailbox or at her office in CFA Room 477 by <strong>November 6<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Part Two (Competition):<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Timeline<\/strong>: Each department will hold its own preliminary round. Dates and times of the Preliminaries are due to the Chair of the Student Life and Honors Committee <strong>no later than September 17, 2026 by 11:59 PM ET<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Winner&#8217;s Performances<\/strong>:<\/span> Three winners will be selected from the Final Round of the competition. Winners of the competition must be available for <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">all<\/span> of the following concert dates, and will be assigned by the conductors:\n<ul>\n<li>2\/19\/27: BUSO 4*<\/li>\n<li>4\/28\/27: BUSO 6a*<\/li>\n<li>BSO date TBD*\n<ul>\n<li>* = Students need to be available to rehearse in the 2 weeks leading up to performance date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>In the case that the composition is lengthy students may be asked to perform a movement from the selected work in the orchestral performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2026-27 SOLOISTS\u2019 COMPETITION TIMELINE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>September 17<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0Chairs share the Dates and times of the Preliminary Round for each Applied Department are due to the Chair of the Student Honors and Community Inclusion Committee (Joshua Roach: jjroach@bu.edu)<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 9 \u2013<\/strong>\u00a0Students &#8211; Preliminary Application and Repertoire Approval Form due (no later than 11:59 PM ET)<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 16<\/strong> \u2013 Panel &#8211; Repertoire approval or request for resubmission<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 19<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0Students &#8211; Repertoire resubmission deadline (if requested) (no later than 12 PM ET)<\/li>\n<li><strong>October 23<\/strong> \u2013\u00a0Panel &#8211; Confirmation of repertoire resubmission (if requested)<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 3<\/strong>\u2013 Applied Chairs &#8211; The lists of finalists from each Applied Department are due to the Chair of the Student Honors and Community Inclusion Committee (no later than 11:59 PM ET)<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 6<\/strong> \u2013 Students &#8211; Finalists must submit three paper copies of piano reduction scores (<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">double-sided and bounded<\/span>) to Dr. Minju Kim (CFA Room 477 or mailbox)<\/li>\n<li><strong>November 10<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Competition Final Round at Concert Hall, 6-10pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Departmental Preliminary Rounds:<\/span> Please note that preliminary rounds are not open to the public.<\/p>\n<p>Strings: <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Tuesday, October 27, 2026, starting at 6:30pm in the Concert Hall<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Keyboard: <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Monday November 2, 2026, 5-9 pm in the Concert Hall<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Woodwinds\/Brass\/Percussion: <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Wednesday, October 28, 2026, starting at 7:30pm in the Marshall Room<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Voice: <span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 10:00\u201311:00 am in the Marshall Room<\/span><\/p>\n<p>*Preliminary dates will be available on Sep. 18 <em>\u2013<\/em> check SOM Awards webpage for updates.<\/p>\n<p>Please find the repertoire approval form <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLScBndjaAHHTVtskJKZb_vfGvQPYswkikv8vqWOjBTDpZ-LeZg\/viewform\">here<\/a>.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<p><strong>Questions? Contact:<\/strong><em><br \/>\n<\/em>Minju Kim at <a href=\"mailto:mkim62@bu.edu\">mkim62@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"blue\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">STRING DEPARTMENT BACH COMPETITION (CLOSED)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>ELIGIBILITY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Open to B.U. String Department Violin, Viola, Cello, or Bass Majors who are enrolled in one of the School of Music\u2019s degree\/diploma programs (BM, MM, DMA, Performance Diploma or Artist Diploma) <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>AND <\/strong><\/span>are currently registered for lessons on their Major Instrument for credit.<br \/>\n\u25cf <strong>All entrants <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">must<\/span> be available for the entirety of the competition evening Tuesday February 17th <\/strong><strong>2026 (for scheduling purposes).<\/strong><br \/>\n\u25cf All entrants <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">must<\/span> be available to potentially perform in the Winners\u2019 Concert, Tuesday evening March 3rd 2026, at 8:00 p.m. in the Concert Hall.<br \/>\n\u25cf Previous winners of the Grand Prize are not eligible to enter <em>while still enrolled in the same degree or <\/em><em>diploma program.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><b>COMPETITION &amp; CONCERT:<\/b><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The competition will take place on Tuesday, February 17th 2026<\/span>, between 6:00 and 10:00 p.m. in the Concert Hall, with faculty judges.<br \/>\n\u25cf There will be multiple winners chosen to perform in the Winners\u2019 Concert.<br \/>\n\u25cf Some winners may be featured on the concert in selected movements of their entire piece. However, all entrants must be prepared with the full Sonata, Partita, or Suite.<br \/>\n\u25cf <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">The Winners\u2019 Concert will take place Tuesday, March 3rd 2026<\/span>, at 8:00 p.m. in the Concert Hall<\/p>\n<p><strong>REPERTOIRE:<br \/>\n<\/strong>One <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">complete<\/span> J. S. Bach (unaccompanied) Sonata, Partita, or Suite, from BWV 1001 through BWV 1012<\/p>\n<p><strong>MEMORIZATION REQUIRED:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>All competition entrants and all performers in the Winners\u2019 Concert must perform from memory. No exceptions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>E<\/strong><strong>NTRY FORMS &amp; DEADLINE:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Students wishing to participate in the Bach Competition must submit the entry form electronically by Tuesday, February 10th, 2026, by no later than 11:59 pm ET, using the online application found on the BU CFA website: https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/cfa\/students\/music\/competitions-awards\/<br \/>\n\u25cf Each entrant must obtain <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">a brief note of approval to enter the competition<\/span> from their applied teacher, to <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">be scanned and sent electronically<\/span> along with the Entry form <strong>by the application deadline<\/strong>.<br \/>\n\u25cf Please <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">plan ahead<\/span> to allow for time needed to obtain and scan teacher approval well before the deadline. <strong>NO LATE\/INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE STATED DEADLINE.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>To apply, please fill out the form below. <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions? Contact:<span><br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong>Prof. LaCourse at <a href=\"lacourse@bu.edu\">lacourse@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"blue\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">CHAMBER MUSIC COMPETITION (CLOSED)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>ELIGIBILITY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">ALL members in your group must meet the following requirements in order to participate:<\/span><br \/>\n\u25cf The competition is open to BU School of Music students who are currently enrolled in one of the following programs of study: <strong>BM, MM, PD, AD, or DMA in the Voice\/OI, Keyboard, String, or <\/strong><strong>Brass\/Wind\/Percussion departments<\/strong>. All participating students must also be registered for lessons for credit.<\/p>\n<p>Students meeting the above eligibility requirements must be available to perform on the following:<br \/>\n\u25cf <strong>Chamber Competition Finals <\/strong>(with outside adjudicators)\u2014 March 4, 7pm, Concert Hall<br \/>\n\u25cf <strong>Chamber Competition Winners&#8217; Concert<\/strong> \u2014 Thurs, March 19, 8:00 Concert Hall<\/p>\n<p>Students may participate <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">in ONE group only<\/span>. Groups need to be a minimum of 3 performers, maximum of 8. (Harpsichord will be allowed for keyboard.)<\/p>\n<p>Groups need to have been coached by SOM Applied faculty. All members should have been enrolled in chamber music for credit prior to participating in the competition.<\/p>\n<p>The application form MUST be signed by one SOM faculty member attesting to the group having attained the necessary level of competence and approving the choice of appropriate repertoire. All groups must submit <strong>a note of approval<\/strong> by said faculty in the online application form.<br \/>\nGroups cannot change member(s) between application and preliminaries without permission. Member change will only be permitted in case-by-case exceptions. Any change in member(s) must be approved by the main faculty member who has coached the group, and that faculty member must hear and approve the group member change prior to the preliminary.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>REPERTOIRE AND TIME LIMIT<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Preliminary Round<\/strong><br \/>\n\u25cf <strong>15 minutes minimum of one (1) chamber music work.<\/strong> Group must prepare the entire work (all movements) and may choose a piece that is a single-movement or multiple-movement work, or even two full pieces in order to meet the minimum time requirement. The group must have the work(s) in its entirety prepared to play, and the selection and duration of performance of each movement will be at the discretion of judges.<br \/>\n\u25cf <strong>3 minutes maximum timing for ALL entries FOR SET-UP, INCLUDING SPECIAL EQUIPMENT <\/strong><strong>AND\/OR INSTRUMENTS AND FOR REMOVING THE SAME FROM THE STAGE AREA AFTER A <\/strong><strong>GROUP&#8217;S PERFORMANCE<\/strong><br \/>\n\u25cf Students interested in participating are strongly encouraged to consult with their teacher, coach, and\/or Applied Department Chair to assess the feasibility and suitability of their chosen<br \/>\nrepertoire.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Final Round<\/strong><br \/>\n\u25cf <strong>15 minutes minimum of one (1) chamber music work.<\/strong> Group must be ready to perform <strong>all <\/strong><strong>movements<\/strong> from the chosen repertoire. If performing multiple movements, selection and duration of performance of each movement will be at the discretion of judges.<br \/>\n\u25cf <strong>3 minutes maximum timing for ALL entries FOR SET-UP, INCLUDING SPECIAL EQUIPMENT <\/strong><strong>AND\/OR INSTRUMENTS AND FOR REMOVING THE SAME FROM THE STAGE AREA AFTER A <\/strong><strong>GROUP&#8217;S PERFORMANCE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Winner\u2019s Performance Repertoire<\/strong><br \/>\n\u25cf The winning groups must perform the <strong>ENTIRE<\/strong> work including all movements.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>WINNERS\u2019 PERFORMANCE<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n\u25cf Prize Winners\u2019 Performance will be held on Mar. 19, 2026 at 8 pm in the Concert Hall.<br \/>\n\u25cf The winning groups must perform the <strong>ENTIRE<\/strong> work including all movements. Program order will be: 3rd Prize Winner, 2nd Prize Winner, intermission, and then First Prize Winner.<br \/>\n\u25cf There will be no monetary prizes for the winners.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>ENTRY FORMS AND DEADLINE<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n\u25cf Students wishing to participate in the Competition must submit the entry form electronically by <strong>Tuesday, January 27, 2026,<\/strong> no later than 11:59 pm, using the application form which can be<br \/>\ncompleted on the CFA website.<br \/>\n\u25cf Each group entering must obtain a brief<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> Note of Approval<\/span> to Enter from their chamber music Applied Coach. The faculty approving each group\u2019s entry must email the note of approval to mkim62@bu.edu.<\/p>\n<p><strong>WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT<\/strong><br \/>\n\u25cf Winning groups will be announced by <strong>Feb. 27, 2026<\/strong> no later than 11:59 pm.<\/p>\n<p>Application form <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdCSrobS30PlgC6iYwosN2dypp4zacbz_645rYkNF-wylYR3A\/viewform?usp=publish-editor\">here<\/a> via Google form.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chamber Competition Winners&#8217; Concert \u2014<\/strong> Thurs, March 19, 8:00 Concert Hall<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>JUDGING PANEL<\/strong><\/span><br \/>\nJudges for the preliminary round will be BU SOM applied faculty from multiple departments. The final round will be judged by outside adjudicators.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions? Contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Prof. Minju Kim at <a href=\"mkim62@bu.edu\">mkim62@bu.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"blue\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">FOOTE AWARD COMPETITION (OPEN)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">We are happy to share the information about this year\u2019s <\/span><span>Arthur W. Foote Award<\/span><span> of the Harvard Musical Association (no affiliation with Harvard University). We invite <\/span><span>outstanding students or chamber ensembles<\/span><span> from the School of Music <\/span><span>to apply<\/span><span> for this <\/span><span>award that includes cash prizes and an off-campus performance opportunity<\/span><span>.\u00a0<\/span><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Information about this award is located here:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/hmaboston.org\/awards\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-outlook-id=\"c7476242-aec8-4434-98c8-88469bd1b380\" data-linkindex=\"1\" title=\"https:\/\/hmaboston.org\/awards\/\"><u>General information about HMA Awards<\/u><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\"><span><a href=\"https:\/\/hmaboston.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Foote-Award-website-description.mk-corrections.pdf\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-outlook-id=\"b1501a3e-b66d-4302-9c27-99d9e3e420d5\" data-linkindex=\"2\" title=\"https:\/\/hmaboston.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Foote-Award-website-description.mk-corrections.pdf\"><u>Description of the Foote Award<\/u><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\"><span>Winners get:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\"><span>Up to a $10,000 prize<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\"><span>For soloist winners, up to $750 is provided by HMA for the cost of a collaborative musician.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\"><span>A performance at the Harvard Musical Association on <\/span><span>Friday, April 23, 2027.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Process and Deadlines for Students:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\"><span>Phase 1, Initial Submission:\u00a0 By Friday October 23, 2026 at 12pm, interested students and\/or chamber ensembles should submit materials to the Student Honors and Community Inclusion Committee (SHCIC)<\/span><span>:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\"><span>Use this <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeI5E7FNps7gpopKm_YpQFg0lPjUVPAyJJ8244rjPQzOnz-qA\/viewform?usp=header\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-outlook-id=\"36ba213c-ecd6-43e1-bf48-6702c9f8dd94\" data-linkindex=\"3\" title=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeI5E7FNps7gpopKm_YpQFg0lPjUVPAyJJ8244rjPQzOnz-qA\/viewform?usp=header\"><u>Form<\/u><\/a><\/span><span> to submit your materials to the Committee. Be prepared to provide:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\"><span>The name of your teacher or chamber music coach that supports your application <\/span>for<span> this award.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\"><span>Up to six links to performances.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\"><span>Link to a PDF of your Curriculum Vita (or your chamber group\u2019s Curriculum Vita).<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\"><span>Applicants <\/span><span>need to be available to perform <\/span><span>on the HMA recital, which will take place on <\/span><span>Friday, April 23, 2027,<\/span><span> at 7:30 p.m. at the Harvard Musical Association, 57A Chestnut Street, Boston.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\"><span>Phase 2, SHCIC Deliberation:<\/span><span> The Student Honors and Community Inclusion Committee will select one to two soloists and\/or chamber ensembles to nominate. <\/span><span>Applicants will be notified no later than November 1, 2026 <\/span><span>and the SHCIC will provide a nomination letter to those nominated.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p role=\"presentation\"><span>Phase 3, Nominated Students\/Groups Apply to Harvard Musical Association<\/span><span>: Applicants who are selected by the SHCIC will be instructed to <\/span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/hmaboston.org\/foote-award-application\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-outlook-id=\"a8be580d-050e-458a-bd8e-80ca34830b42\" data-linkindex=\"4\" title=\"https:\/\/hmaboston.org\/foote-award-application\/\"><u>apply directly to the HMA <\/u><\/a><\/span><span>website <\/span><span>by November 15, 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span>Any questions about this process can be sent to Dr. Joshua Roach (co-chair, Student Honors and Community Inclusion Committee) at <\/span><span><u><a href=\"mailto:jjroach@bu.edu\" data-outlook-id=\"4da9f465-8c59-4992-956e-eb5371945813\" data-linkindex=\"5\" title=\"mailto:jjroach@bu.edu\">jjroach@bu.edu<\/a>.<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"blue\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Clare Hodgson Meeker Endowed Fellowship (CLOSED)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The Clare Hodgson Meeker Fellowships were established in 2019 with a generous commitment from Clare Hodgson Meeker (CFA \u201975) to provide financial support for travel opportunities that will contribute to transformative experiences for School of Music students. The Clare Hodgson Meeker Fellowships will encourage students to think aspirationally, support studies outside of Boston, and foster a culture of creativity outside the curriculum within the School of Music.<\/p>\n<p>This year, fellowships of up to $2000.00 will be considered by the Student Life and Honors Committee. Applicants must provide a letter of endorsement from a SoM Faculty member and a personal statement with their application. Notifications will go out in April 2026. Recipients will be expected to submit a thank you note to Clare Meeker. <strong>Thank you notes should be sent to Barb Raney at braney@bu.edu no later than September 15, 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The deadline for applications is Friday, March 27, 2026. No applications will be considered after the deadline.<\/p>\n<p>*Graduating seniors are not eligible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>To apply, please fill out the application form via Google Forms<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSeJKYG71HCEw-HPUChqkA0q57SrmFcMKXUcdXN6enp8qx7Wdg\/viewform\"> here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong> Contact Dr. Minju Kim at mkim62@bu.edu.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"blue\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Graduate Student Travel Fund Assistance Application (CLOSED)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>The purpose of this fund is to provide School of Music graduate students with the opportunity to participate in competitions, conferences, and engage in off-campus directed research, through the partial coverage of associated costs. Funds are limited and will be awarded by vote of the Student Life and Honors Committee. Reimbursements per individual will not exceed $350.00.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The deadline for applications is March 27, 2026. <\/strong>Students may apply for retroactive funding for activities that occurred between now and the application deadline. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Students will be notified of funding via e-mail within first 2 weeks of April.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Funding Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p role=\"presentation\" class=\"x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message x_skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Funds are limited<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p role=\"presentation\" class=\"x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message x_skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Awards determined by vote of the Student Life and Honors Committee<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p role=\"presentation\" class=\"x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message x_skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Reimbursement-based funding (up to $350 per individual)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p role=\"presentation\" class=\"x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message x_skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Retroactive funding is allowed for eligible activities within the application period<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Supported Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p role=\"presentation\" class=\"x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message x_skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Conference presentations (paper, composition, or performance)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p role=\"presentation\" class=\"x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message x_skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Solo or chamber music competitions<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p role=\"presentation\" class=\"x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message x_skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Off-campus directed research (fieldwork, archival research)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p role=\"presentation\" class=\"x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message x_skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Active participation in festivals<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Non-Supported Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p role=\"presentation\" class=\"x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message x_skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Non-presenting conference attendance<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p role=\"presentation\" class=\"x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message x_skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Auditions of any kind<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Key Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p role=\"presentation\" class=\"x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message x_skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Application Deadline:<\/span><span>\u00a0March 27, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\">\n<p role=\"presentation\" class=\"x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message x_skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\"><span>Notification:<\/span><span>\u00a0Notified via email within first 2 weeks of April<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message x_skipProofing\"><strong>Late Applications:<\/strong><span><strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Not accepted<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_ms-outlook-mobile-reference-message x_skipProofing\" dir=\"ltr\"><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>To apply, please fill out the application form via Google Form <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSdhcPr5J0rR6Qq4oZaxrKMVSd-VErGGcBPJXDA-eT1mQql07A\/viewform?usp=publish-editor\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong><span> Contact Dr. Minju Kim at mkim62@bu.edu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"blue\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">COMPOSITION COMPETITION FOR PERFORMANCE WITH ORCHESTRA (CLOSED)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Composition Competition for Performance with Orchestra<\/strong> \u00a0is open to all full time School of Music students majoring in Composition. Students who have had a work performed previously by the Boston University Symphony or Chamber Orchestra as part of this competition are not eligible to apply. The piece submitted for consideration must have been composed at Boston University and pieces that have had only a reading\/recording session with the orchestra are eligible to be considered.<\/p>\n<p>Students wishing to participate in the Competition must submit a composition for orchestra to the School of Music Curriculum Library by 12:00 noon on <strong>Tuesday, December 9, 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Before applying, please read and review <a href=\"\/cfa\/files\/2025\/10\/2026-BU-Composition-Competition.pdf\">2026 BU Composition Competition Guidelines here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Contact<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:mamlin@bu.edu\">Martin Amlin.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"blue\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Esther B. and Albert S. Kahn Career Entry Award (CLOSED)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"gform_title\">The <strong>2026 Esther B and Albert S Kahn Career Fund for the Arts Application<\/strong> was established to provide funds to assist talented students who complete undergraduate or graduate programs at Boston University College of Fine Arts at the beginning of their careers. Boston University College of Fine Arts undergraduate or graduate students in the performing and visual arts completing their last semester of study prior to graduation (and not continuing in other programs of study) are eligible to compete for the Kahn Career Entry Award.<\/p>\n<p>It was the intention of the donor, Mrs. Esther Kahn, to award one-year grants. Six final candidates (one graduate student and one undergraduate student per school) will be chosen and will each receive $5,000. The final award winner will be chosen from the final candidate pool and will receive an additional $15,000 for a total of $20,000. Please note: these awards may be subject to taxation.<\/p>\n<p>The awards are based on a combination of talent, artistic accomplishments, and strength of application and presentation.<\/p>\n<p><span>Please note the\u00a0submission deadline\u00a0of\u00a0<\/span><b>Friday, February 27<\/b><span>\u00a0on the application.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>To apply, please read <a href=\"\/cfa\/files\/2025\/11\/2026-Esther-B-and-Albert-S-Kahn-Career-Entry-Fund-for-the-Arts-Application.pdf\">the application info here.<\/a><a href=\"\/cfa\/files\/2024\/11\/2025-Esther-B-and-Albert-S-Kahn-Career-Entry-Fund-for-the-Arts-Application.pdf\"><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"blue\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Boston University Richmond Piano Competition (CLOSED)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p>Founded and endowed by Aaron Richmond, a Boston philanthropist and music manager of the early 20th century, the Richmond Piano Competition is a rarity amongst American music schools. It offers a First Prize of $10,000 along with a Boston debut recital, and a Second Prize of $5,000. Past winners have gone on to notable careers as performers and teachers.<\/p>\n<p>Currently enrolled (ML 501\/502) piano performance majors at Boston University\u2019s School of Music are eligible to compete; past winners may not enter the competition again. The competition requires a full recital program including a Fixed Piece assigned one month in advance.<\/p>\n<p>Guidelines are as follows:<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <span>BU graduate and undergraduate piano majors enrolled in ML applied lessons within a Boston University College of Fine Arts piano performance major degree program<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Previous winners not eligible to compete again<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Competition date<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <span>Friday March 27, 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <span>9am &#8211; 7pm<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <span>CFA Concert Hall<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <span>Applicants must be available for audition scheduling for the entire day (BU classes will be accommodated)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Application Process<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <span>Completion and Submission of Declaration of Intent form no later then Monday February 23, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <span>Must include instructor\u2019s signature<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <span>No repertoire changes permitted after form is electronically submitted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Performance Requirements<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <span>Recital program of solo piano repertoire; 55-65 minutes total, including Required Piece<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Complete works only<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 All repertoire approved by applied teacher<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <span>Complete program performed from memory \u2013 exception only for Required Piece (4-6 minutes)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Required Piece<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Solo piano composition selected by faculty<\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 <span>Sent electronically to all applicants one month in advance (Friday February 27)<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 Required piece does NOT require memorization<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>First Prize<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 $10,000 + Winner\u2019s Recital at Tsai Performance Center to be scheduled for Fall 2026<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Second Prize<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00b7 $5,000<\/p>\n<p><span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Applications are DUE no later than 5 pm Monday, February 23, 2026.<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Application and Declaration of Intent may be accessed HERE:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span> .\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Questions?<\/strong><span>\u00a0<\/span>Contact<span>\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"mailto:skibbe@bu.edu\">Shiela Kibbe<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bu_collapsible_container \" id=\"blue\" aria-live=\"polite\" data-customize-animation=\"false\"><h5 class=\"bu_collapsible\" aria-expanded=\"false\"tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (OPEN)<\/h5><div class=\"bu_collapsible_section\" style=\"display: none;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/urop\/\" data-outlook-id=\"8b1fac09-6ccb-4920-8326-63c2e34de0ed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">UROP<\/a> <\/strong>connects BU undergraduate students with funded, faculty-mentored research projects. The program is flexible, allowing research study in any academic area university-wide, for any full-time undergraduate student at BU. Projects may be undertaken at either the Charles River or Medical Campus, on a volunteer basis, for a stipend, or for academic credit. UROP project guidelines encompass a wide range of scientific or scholarly topics that lead to:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\n<li>Production of new knowledge<\/li>\n<li>Increased problem-solving capabilities (including research project design\/analysis)<\/li>\n<li>Original critical or historical theory and interpretation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read about recent CFA winners of arts research awards <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/urop\/opportunities\/special-awards\/arts-research-award\/\" data-outlook-id=\"15c8577d-1e3c-4868-aabe-18ec2c529359\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a> and how to get started <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/urop\/about\/frequently-asked-questions\/\" data-outlook-id=\"492da862-5cb0-4fca-ae20-e75009f16168\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\" bu-callout aligncenter\"><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>Questions?<\/h3>\n<p>Questions pertaining to any of these honors should go to the Chair of the Student Life and Honors Committee, Minju Kim.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"mailto:rdebrot@bu.edu\">Contact<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CFA and the School of Music award several internal honors each year, coordinated with the Student Honors and Community Inclusion Committee.\u00a0See below active competitions and awards, along with their deadlines and application requirements. 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