Arts
BUTI (Boston University Tanglewood Institute)
BUTI is a 2 to 8 weeks residential program run by Boston University College of Fine Arts. Open to: ages 14 to 20 (Young Artists Programs ages 14 to 19).
- Application deadline
- January 19, 2027
- Cost
- Paid, aid available
- Who can apply
- See details
- current grade when applying
- Length
- 2 to 8 weeks
- Residential
What students do
Young musicians live in Lenox, Massachusetts and train in orchestra, wind ensemble, voice, piano, harp or composition programs, or in two-week instrument workshops. The program is tied to the Tanglewood summer music festival.
- Orchestra
- Wind ensemble
- Voice
- Piano
- Composition
Key facts
- Run by
- Boston University College of Fine Arts
- Where
- Lenox, MA (residential)
- Who can apply
- Ages 14 to 20 (Young Artists Programs ages 14 to 19)Must be between 14 and 20 during the summer of participation; Young Artists Programs are for ages 14 to 19 who have not yet enrolled in post-secondary coursework.
- Dates
- Two-week workshops June 21 to July 4, 2026; Young Artists Programs July 5 to August 15, 2026These are the 2026 dates. 2027 dates are not posted yet.
- Cost
- 2026 total cost with tuition, room and board and fees: $4,055 (2 weeks), $5,665 (3 weeks), $6,995 (4 weeks), $8,865 (6 weeks), $10,205 (8 weeks); $80 application fee
- Deadline
- January 19, 2027Application opens November 1, 2026.
Official program siteOfficial application pageBoston University admissions profile
What the application asks for
- Portfolio or audition
- Application fee
Live or recorded audition with repertoire set by instrument (composers submit scores) and an $80 application fee, which can be waived for hardship.
How a mentor helps with your BUTI application
- Decide whether BUTI fits, and which similar programs to apply to alongside it.
- Work backward from the deadline so essays, recommendations, and forms are not left to the last week.
- Draft and revise the essays or short answers with one-on-one feedback.
Email me the BUTI deadlines and requirements
A link to this page, plus our list of similar programs.
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| CMU Pre-College DramaCarnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PAResidential or commuter | Current high school sophomores and juniors | Paid, aid available | March 1, 2027 (February 1, 2027 for scholarship consideration) |
| CMU Pre-College MusicCarnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PAResidential or commuter | Current high school sophomores and juniors (part-time commuter option for students entering 9th grade or higher) | Paid, aid available | March 1, 2027 (February 1, 2027 for scholarship consideration) |
Frequently asked questions
When is the BUTI application deadline?
The deadline is January 19, 2027. The application opens November 1, 2026.
How much does BUTI cost?
2026 total cost with tuition, room and board and fees: $4,055 (2 weeks), $5,665 (3 weeks), $6,995 (4 weeks), $8,865 (6 weeks), $10,205 (8 weeks); $80 application fee. Financial aid is available.
Who can apply to BUTI?
Ages 14 to 20 (Young Artists Programs ages 14 to 19). Must be between 14 and 20 during the summer of participation; Young Artists Programs are for ages 14 to 19 who have not yet enrolled in post-secondary coursework.
What does the BUTI application require?
Portfolio or audition, Application fee. Live or recorded audition with repertoire set by instrument (composers submit scores) and an $80 application fee, which can be waived for hardship.
Read from the program’s own site and last checked 2026-10-09. Programs change dates, fees, and requirements each year, so confirm on the official site before you apply. Dewey Smart is not affiliated with this program.
