Admitted Student Class and Rehearsal Observations

Performance: Spring Dance Concert: Limitless

11 a.m.–1 p.m.
31 Hemenway, Boston Conservatory Theater—Floor Two

Join us for a special community matinee performance of our annual spring dance concert, featuring masterwork reconstructions by Aszure Barton, Ron Brown, Bob Fosse and Martha Graham.

Class Participation: JazzDance 

2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
31 Hemenway Street, Room 301—Floor 3

Participate in a jazz class taught by Lindsey Klein. Please bring dance clothes and jazz shoes.  

Class Participation: Modern Dance 

2 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
31 Hemenway Street, Room 003—Basement

Participate in a modern dance technique class, taught by Lonnie Stanton. Please bring dance clothes.

Class Observation: Musical Theater 2 with Isaac Leaverton and José Delgado

9:15 a.m.–10:30 a.m.
31 Hemenway, Room T401—Floor 4

A core first-year course focusing on ensemble music, creation, and performance. In this class, the full year group will be reviewing their full company numbers for their end-of-year show, First Voices.

Conversation: Treats with the Faculty

1 p.m.–1:45 p.m.
Houston Hall

Join musical theater faculty for a relaxed, small-group conversation over local treats. This is a chance to dive into what makes the Boston Conservatory experience unique, the philosophy behind our intensive training, and the diverse professional career paths our alumni navigate after graduation.

Rehearsal Observation: Musical Theater 6 Culmination with Steven Jolan and Bevin O'Gara

2 p.m.–5 p.m.
8 Fenway (Zack Box Theater)—Basement Level

A showcase of the junior class's progress in repertoire, style, and ensemble performance as they prepare for their final year.

Class Observation: Chamber Music Seminar with Nancy Zeltsman and Sharan Leventhal Featuring a Max Levinson Master Class

11 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
8 Fenway, Seully Hall—Floor 4  

Boston Conservatory places special emphasis on the importance of chamber music in the development of the well-rounded musician. Individual, ongoing chamber ensembles are created at the beginning of each semester, assigned repertory, and coached. Weekly master classes are presented by visiting artists and faculty. Repertory includes traditional Western European classical to 21st century music, with opportunities to work with student and established composers, as well as interdisciplinary collaborations with dance, visual arts, and theater offered.

Class Observation: Choir Orchestra Rehearsal with Stephen Spinelli 

1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
132 Ipswich, Studio 106—Floor 1

Observe a Choir Orchestra rehearsal for Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, which will be performed at Boston’s Symphony Hall on May 1. 

In an effort to provide students with the widest breadth of ensemble performance experience, Boston Conservatory's large ensembles are structured in a freelance market, with each ensemble running for approximately two weeks. During this time, students are generally engaged in 8-10 rehearsals, leading to a performance, after which time that ensemble terminates and something new is created. The wide ranging experiences include symphony orchestra, wind ensemble, string orchestra, Hemenway Strings (conductorless), sinfonietta, chamber orchestra, chamber winds, opera orchestra, mt orchestra, dance orchestra, studio recording ensemble, choir orchestra, and more.

Class Observation: Italian Fluency for Singers 2 with Felicia Gavilanes 

10 a.m.–10:50 a.m.
1140 Boylston Street, Room 4D.2

An introduction to Italian pronunciation, grammar, conversation, and composition, including readings in modern Italian and simple selections from opera libretti.

Class Observation: Movement for Singers 2 with Joy Clark  

11 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
132 Ipswich Street, Room 104

Designed to give performers greater ability with their physical instrument. Includes basic dance steps, period movement, and styles required for operatic productions.

Class Observation: Acting for Singers 2 with Candice Brown 

11 a.m.–12:50 p.m.
161 Massachusetts Avenue, Room 443

Covers the basic principles of truthful acting, moving from foundation exercises to monologues and scene work.

Class Observation: Legendary Singers with William Cotten 

12 p.m.–1:50 p.m.
8 Fenway, Room 503

Focuses on the lives of iconic 20th-century singers and how they were affected by media, including radio, film, and television.

Class Observation: German Fluency for Singers 2 with Diana Erinna 

1 p.m.–1:50 p.m.
8 Fenway, Room 402

A thorough study of German grammar, pronunciation, and German texts.

Rehearsal Observation: Opera Workshop with Nathan Troup and Angela Gooch

3:30 p.m.–5:20 p.m.
8 Fenway, Houston Hall

Students expand their knowledge through the preparation and performance of arias and scenes, focusing on character development and theatricality.