Watch Intermissions Series<\/a><\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n <\/p>\n The BUTI Student Vault was designed in summer 2020 for our students and community, aimed at inspiring and helping them continue to grow. Throughout the summer, we added information weekly pertaining to skill development, college resources, health & wellness, and more. We hope this information will continue to be useful in years to come. If you would like to contribute to The Vault, please email us at <\/span>tanglewd@bu.edu<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n As an additional resource,\u00a0Justin Casinghino<\/a>, Director of the\u00a0Electroacoustic Composition Workshop and Young Artists Composition Program<\/a>, put together a list of pieces typically studied in post-tonal theory with brief descriptions of elements typically discussed.\u00a0Take a look! [updated link needed]<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n At BUTI, we offer a variety of different music theory courses for all levels throughout all programs. The concepts described in Mr. Casinghino\u2019s list are used in post-tonal theory for the Young Artists Composition Program at BUTI. It is not necessary that students know these terms and concepts prior to attending BUTI. The purpose of the Chopin Foundation Scholarship Program is to support and encourage young, talented American pianists between the ages of 14-17 through up to four years of preparation for the National Chopin Piano Competition of the United States, which is held in Miami, Florida, every five years.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards $50,000, $25,000 and $10,000 scholarships to gifted and high-achieving students, 18 years old or under, who have completed a significant piece of work. Application categories are <\/span>Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and\u00a0Outside the Box.<\/span><\/p>\n These awards are intended to reward composers and music-makers of exceptional ability who hail from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds. Winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship. Awardees may be active in any musical style\/genre.<\/p>\n In addition to performing on NPR\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>From the Top,\u00a0<\/span><\/i>recipients of the Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award\u00a0receive up to $10,000 to help offset the costs of studying classical music at a high level. Each year, we choose approximately 20 exceptional pre-collegiate musicians ages 8-18 to receive the Award.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The<\/span>\u00a0Lift Up Our Voices<\/span><\/i>\u00a0Scholarship focuses on broadening the number of female-identifying students and students of color in the field of music composition.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe President\u2019s Own\u201d United States Marine Band, in conjunction with the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation and NAfME, announces the Marine Band Concerto Competition for high school musicians.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Southern California High School students of ALL skill levels are encouraged to apply for free. Much more than a competition, Spotlight is a scholarship and arts training program,\u00a0which empowers students by emphasizing preparation, courage, critical thinking and perseverance while providing an invaluable opportunity for students to hone their skills!\u00a0$100,000 in cash scholarships are awarded each year to students.<\/span><\/p>\n Each year outstanding young musicians with disabilities from around the world receive the VSA International Young Soloists Award and the opportunity to perform at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C. This program is open to soloists and ensembles of any instrument or genre including classical, jazz, Hip Hop, rock and more!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n There are many more scholarships available for music students. To check out a more comprehensive list, visit. majoringinmusic.com\/scholarships-for-music-majors<\/a>.<\/span> \u201cConcerto for Bass Tuba\u201d<\/a>\u00a0<\/span> Violin<\/a> \u2022\u00a0Viola<\/a> \u2022\u00a0 Cello<\/a> \u2022\u00a0Double Bass<\/a> \u2022\u00a0Oboe<\/a> \u2022\u00a0Clarinet<\/a> \u2022\u00a0Bassoon<\/a> \u2022\u00a0Horn<\/a> \u2022\u00a0Trumpet<\/a> \u2022\u00a0Trombone<\/a> Body Mapping<\/a>\u00a0clarifies the \u201chow\u201d of music-making. \u00a0Anatomical models and images illuminate the body\u2019s amazing design for movement and support.\u00a0\u00a0Combining this information with movement exploration guides musicians to experience and fine-tune movement.<\/span><\/p>\n Vanessa Mulvey\u00a0is on faculty at the New\u00a0England Conservatory and\u00a0Long School of Music Bard College. Her popular Body Mapping courses combine Body Mapping with movement experiences to unlock the artistry within each musician. \u00a0She is a frequent guest artist, presenting workshops at music schools, conferences and festivals, including Boston University Tanglewood Institute. Learn more about how you can\u00a0dive deeper into the practice on your own with\u00a0resources<\/a>\u00a0recommended by Vanessa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The Feldenkrais Method<\/span><\/a>\u00a0uses gentle movement and directed attention to help people learn new and more effective ways of living the life they want. You can increase your ease and range of motion, improve your flexibility and coordination, and rediscover your innate capacity for graceful, efficient movement.<\/span><\/p>\n Stephen A. Paparo\u00a0is Associate Professor of Music Education at the University of Massachusetts Amherst and conductor of the University Chorale.\u00a0His research interests include the application of the Feldenkrais Method to singing instruction in the choral setting and non-traditional choral ensembles. In addition, he\u00a0<\/span>teaches\u00a0Feldenkrais to\u00a0Boston University Tanglewood Institute students every summer.\u00a0Learn more<\/a>\u00a0about how you can continue\u00a0Feldenkrais at home and dive deeper into the\u00a0practice on your own with\u00a0resources<\/a>\u00a0recommended by Stephen.<\/span><\/p>\n Regina Campbell offers PT Assessment and Triage sessions for our students every summer. Sessions\u00a0look at everything from students\u2019 playing environment to their underlying health issues, but focuses especially on how each one works with their instrument.<\/span><\/p>\n Regina Campbell\u2019s physical therapy practice has focused almost exclusively on musicians for more than 25 years, including members of the Boston Symphony Orchestra and faculty and students from the Boston Conservatory. Regina offers\u00a0suggestions on how to prevent injury in musicians<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0tips for training the performing musician\u2019s body<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Einat Peled-Katz is a Boston-based yoga teacher offering private and public classes in the area. Einat offers both private instruction and public classes for students who wish to address recovery from injury, injury prevention, refining alignment, and create an at home practice. Learn more about what she offers on her\u00a0<\/span>website<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>watch this video<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>for some tips and tricks. Located in northern Michigan, Interlochen Arts Academy boarding high school prepares young artists for rewarding careers and fosters academic excellence. Major areas of study include\u00a0<\/span>music,\u00a0<\/span>theatre,\u00a0<\/span>interdisciplinary arts,\u00a0<\/span>creative writing,\u00a0<\/span>film and new media,\u00a0<\/span>dance, and\u00a0<\/span>visual arts.<\/span><\/p>\n Interlochen Center for the Arts and Boston University Tanglewood Institute share a long history and hundreds of student musicians who value their experiences with both organizations.\u00a0<\/span>And now, Interlochen is offering 2020 BUTI students a minimum $10,000 scholarship to the Arts Academy.\u00a0<\/span>Learn more<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>on how to apply!<\/p>\n Read about\u00a0<\/span>Julia Reiss (BUTI\u201919,\u201920)<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and her experience at Interlochen Arts Academy and BUTI.<\/p>\n The high school program at UNCSA allows students to focus on their passion for music while balancing their education with\u00a0<\/span>traditional academic courses<\/a>. You will complement work in the studio and private lessons with\u00a0<\/span>ensembles, chamber music and courses in music theory and literature designed to prepare you for the demands of a typical undergraduate music program. High school music programs are open to students in 9<\/span>th<\/sup>\u00a0through 12<\/span>th<\/sup>\u00a0grades, with the exception of voice, which is open to 11<\/span>th<\/sup>\u00a0and 12<\/span>th<\/sup>graders only.\u00a0Learn more<\/a>\u00a0on how to apply!<\/span><\/p>\n Read about\u00a0<\/span>Lucy Calaway (BUTI\u201919,\u201920)<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and her experience at University of North Carolina School of the Arts.<\/p>\n Walnut Hill School for the Arts is an independent boarding and day high school offering a transformational educational experience purposefully designed for student artists in grades 9\u201312, with a postgraduate year also available. We offer unparalleled training in dance; music; theater; visual art; and writing, film & media arts, complemented by a robust and innovative academic curriculum.\u00a0Learn more<\/a>\u00a0on how to apply and\u00a0Discover Walnut Hill School for the Arts<\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n Read about\u00a0<\/span>Sam D\u2019Amico (BUTI\u201919,\u201920)<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>and\u00a0<\/span>Yelim Song (BUTI\u201919,\u201920)<\/a>, and their experiences at Walnut Hill School for the Arts and BUTI.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n Presented by BU College of Fine Arts faculty members,\u00a0Karin S. Hendricks<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Tawnya D. Smith<\/a>,\u00a0\u201cSupportive Environments: From Internal Dialogue to the Rehearsal Space<\/a>\u201d discusses how to manage self-talk and create supportive rehearsal spaces.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nIntermissions Guests<\/h5>
Nico Muhly<\/a> (BUTI\u201996,\u201997) \u2022 June 24, 2020<\/h5>\n
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<\/p>\nAnthony McGill<\/a> (BUTI\u201995) \u2022 July 1, 2020<\/h5>\n
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<\/p>\nJoseph Conyers<\/a> (BUTI\u201998) \u2022 July 8, 2020<\/h5>\n
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<\/p>\nInnovation Panel featuring Angelica Hairston<\/a> (BUTI\u201908,\u201909) & Beth Morrison<\/a> (BUTI\u201989, CFA\u201994) \u2022 July 15, 2020<\/h5>\n
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<\/p>\nWynton Marsalis<\/a> (Photo credit: Joe Martinez for Jazz at Lincoln Center) \u2022 July 22, 2020<\/h5>\n
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<\/p>\n\u00a0Sarah Vautour<\/a> (BUTI\u201911) \u2022 July 29, 2020<\/h5>\n
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<\/p>\nOlivia Staton<\/a> (BUTI\u201912,\u201913,\u201914) \u2022 August 5, 2020<\/h5>\n
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<\/p>\nTeddy Abrams<\/a> (BUTI\u201903) \u2022 August 12, 2020<\/h5>\n
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<\/p>\nStudent Vault<\/h3>\n
AP Music Theory<\/h5>
\nWhether the school year starts with in-person, hybrid\/blended, or online learning, students can use these free, digital\u00a0online classes and review sessions<\/a>\u00a0for AP Music Theory to practice and study from anywhere. Topics include \u201cTonicization\u201d and \u201cSecondary Dominant Chords\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nScholarships for Music Students<\/h5>
\nStudying music can be both deeply rewarding and financially difficult. Earning a scholarship can relieve some financial burden allowing musicians to focus more on their chosen field. That\u2019s why it is especially important to search for additional scholarships to support your studies.\u00a0<\/span>With that in mind, check out some scholarships that music students should know about.<\/span><\/p>\nChopin Foundation of the U.S.<\/a><\/h5>\n
Davidson Fellows Scholarship<\/a><\/h5>\n
ICEBERG New Music Young Composers Awards<\/a><\/h5>\n
The Jack Kent Cooke Young Artist Award<\/a><\/h5>\n
Lift Up Our Voices<\/a><\/h5>\n
Marine Band Concerto Competition<\/h5>\n
The Music Center\u2019s Spotlight<\/a><\/h5>\n
VSA International Young Soloists Award Program<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nNational YoungArts Foundation<\/h5>
\nApply now<\/a>\u00a0<\/span>for YoungArts 2021!\u00a0<\/span>National YoungArts Foundation<\/a>\u00a0was established in 1981 by Lin and Ted Arison. YoungArts\u2019 signature program is an application-based award for emerging artists ages 15\u201318 or in grades 10\u201312 from across the United States. Every year, there are many BUTI alumni named YoungArts winners!\u00a0<\/span>Check out some alumni in action at YoungArts:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nPractice Tips with Civic Orchestra of Chicago<\/h5>
\nWhat is the best way to practice? How can we use our time efficiently? How can we maximize our joy in music along with our progress? Through a partnership with DePauw University\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>21st Century-Musician project<\/a>, the\u00a0<\/span>Civic Orchestra of Chicago<\/a>\u00a0tapped into the wisdom of their musicians and alumni for practice tips. Take a look at their series of instrument specific practice methods.<\/span><\/p>\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nHealth and Wellness<\/h5>
\nOur Health and Wellness Program is designed to expose students to tools they can use to maintain healthy practice and mindsets as they strive for peak performance. We offer a variety of events and classes including\u00a0yoga<\/a>,\u00a0Body Mapping<\/a><\/span>, the\u00a0<\/span>Feldenkrais Method<\/a>, and physical therapy. Learn more from our practitioners on how you can continue these practices at home and dive deeper into each practice.<\/span><\/p>\nBody Mapping<\/a><\/h5>\n
Feldenkrais<\/a><\/h5>\n
Physical Therapy<\/h5>\n
Yoga<\/a><\/h5>\n
\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nArts Boarding Schools<\/h5>
\nAn arts boarding school is a place for students who are passionate about the arts and want a stronger arts focus during their high school years. There are a few arts-focused boarding schools in the United States including\u00a0Interlochen Arts Academy<\/a><\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>University of North Carolina School of the Arts,<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Walnut Hill School for the Arts<\/a>. Learn more about their offerings and stay tuned on social media to hear from BUTI alumni about their experiences at an arts boarding school.<\/span><\/p>\nInterlochen Arts Academy<\/a><\/h5>\n
University of North Carolina School of the Arts<\/a><\/h5>\n
Walnut Hill School for the Arts<\/a><\/h5>\n
Supportive Environments: From Internal Dialogue to the Rehearsal Space<\/h5>
So Your Child Wants to Major in Music?<\/h5>
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