Experience the Magic of Tanglewood

Each summer, more than 400 students arrive at Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI) from across the country and around the world to study, perform, and grow in a setting that has inspired musicians for generations. After their summer(s) at BUTI, some appear with major orchestras and opera houses, including the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Others become chamber musicians, members of professional vocal ensembles, composers, conductors, educators, entrepreneurs, scholars, and advocates for the arts. Each carries forward the discipline, curiosity, and creativity that define the Tanglewood tradition.

2025 Recordings Released

Revisit the sound of summer! Our student recital recordings have been released and you can order them online. Don’t miss the opportunity to have a piece of 2025 forever.

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Experience the Magic

Get ready for a summer of discovery. Envision your future. Become a part of the Tanglewood continuum.

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Start Here. Grow Together.

Here, you can expect a transformational summer of music making and growth. You’ll step outside your comfort zone to challenge yourself, broaden your perspective, and forge bonds that last a lifetime. Like we said, it starts here. Together. Find your program.

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The BUTI continuum is strong. From students diving into their practice to alums building careers as leading composers, musicians, and conductors, BUTI has an impact that lasts a lifetime.

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