Tahlia Knoshaug
Class of 2028 | Musical Theater
Minor: Teaching Artistry
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Golden, Colorado
Languages Spoken (other than English): French
Instruments Played: cello, piano, accordion
What has been your favorite Boston Conservatory/Berklee College of Music collaboration?
My favorite collaboration took place in summer 2024, before I arrived on campus. I met with other soon-to-be freshmen from around the world to compose an original song and music video for My First Berklee Project. Our team included artists from India, Russia, France, Ecuador, and the United States, with majors ranging from theater to music business and piano performance—not to mention we collaborated in differing time zones! We virtually interviewed fellow incoming students regarding their excitement and fears about going to college, and their answers inspired the lyrics to our song.
With cello, piano, guitar, and trombone instrumental accompaniments, we created a dynamic piece featured at convocation called “Berklee HeART.” (Watch it on YouTube.) It was a rewarding experience to combine our interests as musicians, performers, and lyricists, and I have made lifelong friends as a result. This was my first insight into the meaningful connection between Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, a connection that will continue to develop until I graduate.
Overall, being a student here means that opportunities on and off campus are limitless, no matter your degree. Musical theater is my home base, but I am always exploring how to combine my passion for performance with other creative outlets and students from different backgrounds. I believe that the more you push yourself out of your comfort zone and say yes to collaboration, the more of a well rounded and fulfilled storyteller you will be.