Boston Conservatory at Berklee High School Composition Intensive is a two-week program designed to challenge and engage students who are serious about music composition. Young composers will receive individualized lessons and coachings from acclaimed faculty and guest artists who will help them build a toolbox of techniques essential to developing a compositional voice. This includes:
- Learning how to write quickly and effectively
- Acquiring rehearsal techniques
- Developing communication skills for collaborating with professional musicians and colleagues
- Receiving feedback on revising scores
By the end of the program, each student composer will have developed a portfolio of three works that includes properly notated scores and accompanying audio recordings, performed by the program’s professional ensembles in residence. Students will leave the program with greater confidence in their skills and creativity as composers.
REGISTER
"High School Composition Intensive is such a fantastic experience that connects young composers with performers, something that is vital when learning how to write music. I always advocate for composers to get acquainted with instrumentalists, and Boston Conservatory's High School Composition program really achieves this."
Charles (Former High School Composition Intensive Participant; Finalist Award Winner, National Young Arts Awards)
2023 Program Information Coming Soon
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2023 dates coming soon |
| Registration fee: |
$50 (non-refundable) |
| Tuition: |
$2,130
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| Housing and meals: |
$1,395 |
| Payment deadline: |
June 1 |
| Move in: |
2023 dates coming soon |
| Move out: |
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Who Should Join
High school students, ages 15 to 18, with some foundation in music composition.
Faculty, Guest Instructors, and Visiting Ensembles
How to Register
Students interested in registering for this program should prepare the following materials:
- PDF scores of two original compositions
- Two links to audio recordings of your compositions. MIDI-based performances are acceptable if a live recording is not available. Your submissions should be three to five minutes in length.
Instructions on how to submit your materials are available in the online registration portal. Create your account to begin your registration. Register by June 1.
Sample Schedule
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Monday
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Activities
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8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Student Orientation
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10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
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Welcome Meeting
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1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
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Studio Lessons
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4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Piano Reading
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6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
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Piano Reading
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8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
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Broadcast: Piano
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Tuesday
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Activities
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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Studio Lessons
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10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
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Museum Trip
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4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Piano Recording
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6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
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Piano Recording
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8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
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Writing for woodwinds/ percussion
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Wednesday
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Activities
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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Studio Lessons
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10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
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Faculty Presentation
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4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Duo Reading
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6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
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Duo Reading
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8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
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Concert: Transient Canvas
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Thursday
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Activities
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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Studio Lessons
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10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
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Faculty Presentation
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4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Duo Reading
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6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
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Duo Reading
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8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
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Concert: Transient Canvas
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Friday
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Activities
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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
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Studio Lessons
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10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
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Faculty Presentation
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4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
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Group Improvisation
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6:30 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
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Group Improvisation
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8:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
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Concert: Transient Canvas
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Saturday
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Activities
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10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
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Duo Recording
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1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
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Duo Recording
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4:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m.
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String Quartet Presentation
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