STAGES Magazine

STAGES is Boston Conservatory's annual magazine showcasing the extraordinary initiatives and people that make Boston Conservatory unique. Explore the current issue here or browse through it below.

2026 Issue Highlights 

Elaina Spiro playing the cello on stage

Ready for Her Take

Cellist Elaina Spiro leveraged her experience in Berklee’s recording studios—and her talent for networking—to jumpstart her career as a session musician.

 
Dance students on stage with arms extended outwards in front of an orange background

Signature Style

Boston Conservatory’s Dance Division teams up with The Verdon Fosse Legacy for a five-year partnership.

 
Chloe Smith headshot: wearing colorful jacket (yellow, blue, green, red)and black top

Mapping an Education

How composer Chloe Clarke Smith navigated her Boston Conservatory experience and brought new meaning to her work

 
Theater students on stage in blue colorful costumes with their arms out creating a wheel of arms visual

The Next Act

Dean Krisha Marcano's vision for a connected Theater Division, and the fund making it possible

 
Boston Conservatory Orchestra performing on stage in a concert hall

What Good Is a Conservatory Education in the Age of AI?

Executive Director Michael Shinn explains why it’s more valuable than ever

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