Degrees offered
The world-renowned string faculty of Boston University’s School of Music includes prizewinners of major competitions, recital concerto soloists, professional chamber players, and members of major symphony orchestras. The faculty is devoted to the thorough musical development of each student. Performance opportunities with faculty feedback abound. Several string master classes with guest artists are offered each year, and students may participate in the annual concerto/aria competition and string solo competitions. In addition to BU’s highly regarded orchestral program, the esteemed Muir String Quartet presents a series of concerts on campus each year and leads a comprehensive program of chamber music coachings, master classes, and student performances. Many of BU’s string graduates now enjoy positions as orchestral, chamber music, and solo performers and as teachers throughout the world.