| I am a student at BU and am involved in new music there. I was accepted into the composition program (as a second major in addition to performance) but chose not to enter it in order to focus on performing.
There are currently very few undergraduate composers at BU (there are usually more). However, the few that there are are very strong students and are happy with the program. They get a rounded education, writing everything from 12-tone music to piano reductions of major symphonies. In 2006, four students graduated with the BM in composition; one went to Yale to study with Kernis, two went to NEC, and one went to Peabody. Quite a good showing! The graduate program is also strong, drawing many students from major conservatories. |