Admissions Events
Boston Conservatory at Berklee offers several types of in-person and virtual events for students to learn more about the school and engage with our community:
- Open House: An annual event designed to immerse students in the Boston Conservatory community, featuring dynamic student performances, information sessions about the Conservatory's admissions process, a campus tour, and opportunities to meet division representatives. This year, Open House will be held in person on October 16, with select segments available to view via livestream.
- Virtual Admissions Sessions: Includes Virtual Question Hour with Conservatory Admissions, a series of informal, drop-in sessions where participants can get their questions answered by our team; Coffee with the Conservatory, a series of division-specific sessions with Dance, Music, and Theater division representatives; and Faculty Spotlights, a series highlighting key Conservatory faculty members.
- On the Road Series: Opportunities to meet with Boston Conservatory at Berklee admissions representatives virtually or in person as they travel across the U.S. and abroad to attend college fairs, clinics, conventions, and more.
View the full schedule of events below and register. Events are organized chronologically by date, and all times noted below are in ET unless otherwise noted. Recordings of past virtual admissions events will be added to the event listing below, as available. Please check this page often, as new events will be added throughout the semester.
To sign up for a campus tour and general information session, view our Visit Campus page.
SEPTEMBER
Virtual Question Hour with Conservatory Admissions
September 21, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
September 28, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
Drop in virtually at any time during these hour-long sessions to get your questions answered by an admissions representative. When registering, please make sure to select the correct date of the session you plan to attend.
Webinar: Introduction to Boston Conservatory's B.F.A. in Dance: Commercial Dance
September 9, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. This event has passed and a recording is posted below.
Join Boston Conservatory at Berklee Dance Division representatives to learn more about Boston Conservatory at Berklee's new B.F.A. in Dance: Commercial Dance. This virtual session will include information on the program's application and audition process, as well as time to answer any other questions.
Coffee with the Conservatory: Dance
September 12, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
Join Dance Admissions Representative Bobby Schrader virtually to learn more about the Dance Division and get your questions answered.
Coffee with the Conservatory: Music
September 12, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.
Join Boston Conservatory at Berklee and meet Music Division representatives to learn more about the Conservatory’s undergraduate and graduate music programs and majors. During this live session, there will be a short presentation and an opportunity for you to ask questions.
Coffee with the Conservatory: Theater
September 12, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.
Join Theater Admissions Representative Sarah Shechtman and theater community members virtually to learn more about the Division and get your questions answered.
Virtual Berklee Information Session for International Students: China
September 17, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. ET (9:00 p.m. CT)
Join Assistant Director of Admissions Daniel Abussi (Berklee College of Music) and Assistant Dean of Admissions Azusa Chapman (Boston Conservatory at Berklee/Berklee College of Music) to learn about how Berklee’s creative education is helping students thrive in becoming performers and leaders in the music and performing arts industries. Topics will include the admissions process, majors, careers, student life, scholarship opportunities, and more.
On the Road Series: National Performing Arts College Fair—Virtual Music Roundtable
September 26, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a series of virtual college fairs sponsored by the Music Admissions Roundtable (MAR), a group of music and performing arts schools from across the country. These virtual college fairs will provide students with an opportunity to meet with admissions representatives from Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Virtual Berklee Information Session for International Students: United Kingdom
September 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. ET (6:00 p.m. BT)
Join Assistant Directors of Admissions Marek Dykta (Berklee College of Music) and Bobby Schrader (Boston Conservatory at Berklee) to learn about how Berklee’s creative education is helping students thrive in becoming performers and leaders in the music and performing arts industries. Topics will include the admissions process, majors, careers, student life, scholarship opportunities, and more.
OCTOBER
Virtual Graduate Admissions Night
October 4, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Learn about Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s dynamic programs for musicians who want to pursue an advanced degree. Thoughtfully designed to accommodate a creative lifestyle, these programs allow students to focus on defining their artistry while forging their career paths.
This virtual event will include information on how to apply and audition.
Virtual Question Hour with Conservatory Admissions
October 5, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
October 12, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
October 19, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
October 26, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
Drop in virtually at any time during these hour-long sessions to get your questions answered by an admissions representative. When registering, please make sure to select the correct date of the session you plan to attend.
On the Road Series: San Francisco Student Admissions Meetings
October 6, 2021 from 6:30 p.m.–8:30 p.m. (PT)
Assistant Director of Admissions Bobby Schrader will hold in-person student admissions meetings in the lobby of the San Francisco Marriott Marquis hotel, where prospective students will have the opportunity to meet with an admissions counselor and ask any questions that they have about studying at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Please register for the event using the button below, and please read your confirmation email for details about COVID-19 protocols during your visit.
Virtual Berklee Information Session for International Students: Taiwan
October 8, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. ET (9:00 p.m. CT)
Join Assistant Director of Admissions Daniel Abussi (Berklee College of Music) and Assistant Dean of Admissions Azusa Chapman (Boston Conservatory at Berklee) to learn about how Berklee’s creative education is helping students thrive in becoming performers and leaders in the music and performing arts industries. The audience will have a chance to hear about the admissions process, majors, careers, student life, scholarship opportunities, and more.
On the Road Series: San Diego Student Admissions Meetings
October 9, 2021 from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (PT)
Bobby Schrader, assistant director of admissions, will hold in-person student admissions meetings in the lobby of The Westin San Diego Downtown hotel where prospective students will have the opportunity to meet with an admissions counselor and ask questions that they have about studying at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Please register for the event using the button below, and please read your confirmation email for details about COVID-19 protocols during your visit.
On the Road Series: Oberlin College Fair
October 11, 2021 from 4:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.
Oberlin College Fair features admissions representatives from prestigious conservatories, colleges, and universities that specialize in the education of young performing artists. You will have the opportunity to ask questions and gather printed information from these performing arts programs in a convenient multi-school format. This fair is open to the public and does not require registration.
On the Road Series: Virtual Admissions Meetings for Los Angeles Area Students
October 12, 2021 from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. (PT)
Assistant Director of Admissions Bobby Schrader will host 15-minute virtual appointments with Los Angeles-based students, where they can ask questions about Boston Conservatory at Berklee's programs in music, dance, and theater. Please register for only one 15-minute appointment.
Fall Open House
October 16, 2021 from 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Boston Conservatory at Berklee's 2021 Fall Open House will take place in-person on our beautiful campus, with a portion of the event available to view remotely via livestream. This year's event features dynamic student performances, information sessions about the Conservatory's admissions process, a campus tour, and opportunities to meet division representatives:
- Dance, music, and theater student performances
- Overview of Conservatory programs
- Applying to the Conservatory
- The audition process
- Financing your education
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Housing and Residential Education
- Careers at Berklee
- Question-and-answer session with Conservatory staff
- Division-specific information sessions
If you are planning to attend Open House in person, please make sure to review the COVID-19 safety protocols for campus visitors, which can be found on this page.
On the Road Series: National Performing Arts College Fair—Virtual Music Roundtable
October 19, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
Join us for a series of virtual college fairs sponsored by the Music Admissions Roundtable (MAR), a group of music and performing arts schools from across the country. These virtual college fairs will provide students with an opportunity to meet with admissions representatives from Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Theater and Dance Division Faculty Spotlight
October 19, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Join Boston Conservatory at Berklee for our Theater and Dance Division Faculty Spotlight. This event is an opportunity for applicants to meet directly with Conservatory faculty to discuss their teaching styles, experiences at the Conservatory, and general Q&A. Faculty guests include:
- Commercial Dance: Ruka Hatua-Saar White
- Contemporary Dance: Joy Davis
- Contemporary Theater: Pascale Florestal
Each department area will have a breakout session during this Zoom meeting to discuss experiences at the Conservatory and general Q&A.
Music Division Faculty Spotlight
October 26, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Join Boston Conservatory at Berklee for our Music Division Faculty Spotlight event. This virtual event is an opportunity for applicants to meet directly with Conservatory faculty from various music departments and learn more about their teaching styles and philosophy. Faculty guests include:
- Composition and Contemporary Classical Music Performance: Jonathan Bailey Holland
- Brass: Angel Subero and Eli Epstein
- Percussion and Marimba: Nancy Zeltsman
- Piano: Michael Lewin and Jonathan Bass
- Strings: Saul Bitran, Andrew Mark, and Randall Zigler
- Voice, Opera, and Vocal Pedagogy: Kathryn Wright and Nathan Troup
- Woodwinds: YaoGuang Zhai
Each department area will have a breakout session during this Zoom meeting to discuss experiences at the Conservatory and general Q&A.
NOVEMBER
Canada Live! Featuring: Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Berklee College of Music, Selkirk, Mohawk, and Holland Colleges
November 1, 2021 at 7:00 p.m.
Join Sarah Shechtman of Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Michael Gamble of Berklee College of Music, Liam Corcoran of Holland College, Jamshed Turel of Mohawk College, and Melody Diachun of Selkirk College for a deeply informative info session and Q&A regarding the programs at our institutions and the articulation agreements between Berklee and our Canadian partner schools!
Virtual Question Hour with Conservatory Admissions
November 2, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
November 9, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
November 16, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
November 30, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
Drop in virtually at any time during these hour-long sessions to get your questions answered by an admissions representative. When registering, please make sure to select the correct date of the session you wish to attend.
On the Road Series: Virtual NACAC Arts and STEM Fair
November 2, 2021 from 4:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.
Join Boston Conservatory at Berklee at the NACAC Virtual College Fair, where you will have the opportunity to virtually attend live information sessions and one-on-one meetings with Boston Conservatory admissions representatives.
ProArts Virtual Admissions College Fair
November 4, 2021 from 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
Please join Admissions Counselors Michael Gamble of Berklee College of Music and Bobby Schrader of Boston Conservatory at Berklee for the ProArts Admissions Fair from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. EST on Thursday, November 4. They will discuss all aspects of their prospective programs and the admissions processes for acceptance consideration.There will also be the opportunity to connect with admissions representatives from Emerson College, MassArt, New England Conservatory, Boston Architectural College, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University.
Webinar: How Boston Conservatory Is Reinventing Conservatory Education
November 8, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Join Boston Conservatory at Berklee Executive Director Cathy Young and Dance, Music, and Theater division chairs to find out how Boston Conservatory is pioneering a radical new model of conservatory education, built around diversity in all its forms. Learn how we are preparing students to become the artists, leaders, educators, culture creators, and impact makers of the future.
ProArts Virtual Admissions College Fair
November 9, 2021 from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Join assistant directors Michael Gamble (Berklee College of Music) and Ronte' Hardy (Boston Conservatory at Berklee) for the ProArts Admissions Fair from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 9. They will discuss all aspects of their prospective programs and the admissions processes for acceptance consideration. There will also be the opportunity to connect with admissions representatives from Emerson College, MassArt, New England Conservatory, Boston Architectural College, and the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University.
On the Road Series: National Performing Arts College Fair—Virtual Music Roundtable
November 10, 2021 at 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a series of virtual college fairs sponsored by the Music Admissions Roundtable (MAR), a group of music and performing arts schools from across the country. These virtual college fairs will provide students with an opportunity to meet with admissions representatives from Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Virtual Berklee Information Session for International Students: China
November 19, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.
Join assistant directors Daniel Abussi (Berklee College of Music) and Ronte' Hardy (Boston Conservatory at Berklee) to learn about how Berklee’s creative education is helping students thrive in becoming performers and leaders in the music and performing arts industries. The session will include helpful information about the admissions process, majors, careers, student life, scholarship opportunities, and more.
DECEMBER
Virtual Question Hour with Conservatory Admissions
December 7, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
December 14, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
When registering, please make sure to select the correct date of the session you wish to attend.
On the Road Series: Midwest Clinic College Night
December 16, 2021 from 5:30 p.m.–7:00 p.m.
College Night provides an opportunity for students and teachers to learn more about music degree programs and meet in person with representatives of the nation's leading colleges, universities, and branches of the United States military. College Night is free and open to the public.
JANUARY
Virtual Question Hour with Conservatory Admissions
January 11, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
January 18, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
January 25, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
Drop in virtually at any time during these hour-long sessions to get your questions answered by an admissions representative. When registering, please make sure to select the correct date of the session you plan to attend.
FEBRUARY
Virtual Question Hour with Conservatory Admissions
February 1, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
February 8, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
February 15, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
February 22, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
Drop in virtually at any time during these hour-long sessions to get your questions answered by an admissions representative. When registering, please make sure to select the correct date of the session you plan to attend.
MARCH
Virtual Question Hour with Conservatory Admissions
March 1, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
March 8, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
March 15, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
March 22, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
March 29, 2021 at 3:30 p.m.
Drop in virtually at any time during these hour-long sessions to get your questions answered by an admissions representative. When registering, please make sure to select the correct date of the session you plan to attend.