Summer Programs Spotlights

Joy Lamberton Arcolano, the program's director, discusses her collaborative approach to teaching theater to middle-school aged students.

The pianist and professional music major talks about his musical journey from Ecuador to Berklee, learning to be less competitive, and finding inspiration in cozy environments.

The school concludes the calendar year with its annual compilation of accolades, this year from esteemed publishers Playbill, DanceUS, and more.

While few could predict what 2020 had in store for higher education, one thing remained consistent: Boston Conservatory at Berklee earned recognition as one of the best schools for performing arts education, both for its innovative degree programs and leading summer intensives. The 2020 accolades, gathered from independent sources, underscores Boston Conservatory’s reputation as a leader in performing arts education.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee announced a new, cutting-edge summer program in commercial dance for dancers between the ages of 15 and 22 interested in learning about the world of commercial dance.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee is excited to announce a new addition to their comprehensive suite of summer programs: Musical Theater Acting Intensive (MTAI), July 22 to August 9, 2019. Designed for emerging theater artists between the ages of 15 and 25, the new three-week intensive delves deep into the complex art of character development, and works closely with students to polish material for future auditions. Applications are due June 1.

Patty Thom, codirector of Boston Conservatory's Vocal/Choral Intensive (VCI), tells us what students will gain from the program and shares some of her fondest VCI memories.

Kurt Douglas, program director of Boston Conservatory's Summer Dance Intensive (SDI), shares what students can expect from the program and talks about his own journey as a dancer.

Conservatory voice student Hannah Bentivegna (B.M. '20, voice) talks about how the Conservatory's Vocal/Choral Intensive (VCI) influenced her not only as a musician but as a person. 

Samuel Sicilia (B.F.A. '19), a graduate of the Conservatory's contemporary dance program, describes how the Conservatory's Summer Dance Intensive (SDI) helped develop his technique and his artistry.