Amplify Your Artistry

Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Music Division offers a reimagined approach to classical music training that reflects and engages with the world today. Guided by values of diversity in all its forms and the unrelenting pursuit of excellence, our programs empower artists to create lives in music driven by passion and purpose. At Boston Conservatory, we embrace both the traditions of Western canon and the innovations of present-day art music, inspiring students to create the repertoire of the future. We are dedicated to expanding our legacy of inclusivity, honoring the individual voices that comprise collective artistry and fostering the spirit of community that is at the heart of creative expression.

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DISTINCTION

Awards and Recognitions

With more than 55 music programs and hundreds of annual performances, Boston Conservatory is recognized as a leading conservatory by Study Abroad Nations, The Best Schools, WBUR, and more. 

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VALUES

Diversity and Inclusion

Boston Conservatory prioritizes diversity in all its forms and aims to create a learning environment in which differences can be expressed and explored with respect and dignity.  

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Connections

Professional Partnerships

Our partnerships with some of the world’s leading music and arts organizations provide students with valuable insight from practitioners at the forefront of the field, and professional connections to help launch their careers.

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INTENSIVE TRAINING

Summer Programs

Boston Conservatory’s popular summer programs in composition, voice, and brass are designed for high school students and young professionals looking to elevate their artistry with world renowned faculty and guest instructors.

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Transforming Curriculum

Reframing Conservatory Education Through Africana Studies

As Berklee’s Africana Studies Division grows, so do learning and mentorship opportunities for Boston Conservatory at Berklee students. 

HISTORY

A Legacy of Innovation

Boston Conservatory was the first conservatory to admit Black and female musicians, form a professional all-female string ensemble, establish an opera department, and so much more.