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BM Woodwind Performance

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Admissions

Prescreen RequiredAudition RequiredInterview RequiredUniversity App Required

Audition format

In-Person or Virtual

Program profile

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Training

Flute is one of five focus areas in the 122-credit BM Woodwind Performance degree

The department lists Ann Bobo, Sarah Brady, and Linda Toote among flute faculty, connecting standard study with contemporary-music practice

Applied lessons are reinforced by woodwind pedagogy, orchestral excerpts, audition preparation, conducting, theory, history, and performance seminar

Performance & Productions

Students move to a new ensemble every two weeks, including symphonic, chamber, contemporary, and dance, opera, or theater pit groups

Eight ensemble credits, six chamber-music credits, and two degree recitals create recurring solo and collaborative work

Professional Development

Faculty help students assemble professional networks, resumes, and audition repertoire

Elective study at Berklee can include career skills, Alexander Technique, nonverbal communication, and film

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$57,620

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$87,817

Before aid

Cost Attendance · bostonconservatory.berklee.edu College Scorecard

Program info updated Aug 6, 7:09 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Flute is one of five focus areas in the 122-credit BM Woodwind Performance degree

The department lists Ann Bobo, Sarah Brady, and Linda Toote among flute faculty, connecting standard study with contemporary-music practice

Applied lessons are reinforced by woodwind pedagogy, orchestral excerpts, audition preparation, conducting, theory, history, and performance seminar

Performance & Productions

Students move to a new ensemble every two weeks, including symphonic, chamber, contemporary, and dance, opera, or theater pit groups

Eight ensemble credits, six chamber-music credits, and two degree recitals create recurring solo and collaborative work

Professional Development

Faculty help students assemble professional networks, resumes, and audition repertoire

Elective study at Berklee can include career skills, Alexander Technique, nonverbal communication, and film

Program Highlights

Training

Flute is one of five focus areas in the 122-credit BM Woodwind Performance degree

The department lists Ann Bobo, Sarah Brady, and Linda Toote among flute faculty, connecting standard study with contemporary-music practice

Applied lessons are reinforced by woodwind pedagogy, orchestral excerpts, audition preparation, conducting, theory, history, and performance seminar

Performance & Productions

Students move to a new ensemble every two weeks, including symphonic, chamber, contemporary, and dance, opera, or theater pit groups

Eight ensemble credits, six chamber-music credits, and two degree recitals create recurring solo and collaborative work

Professional Development

Faculty help students assemble professional networks, resumes, and audition repertoire

Elective study at Berklee can include career skills, Alexander Technique, nonverbal communication, and film

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fees

Early Action (by Nov 1) Fee

$75

Regular Action (by Dec 1) Fee

$150

Opens

Jul 1, 2026

Deadline

Early ActionNov 1, 2026

Regular ActionDec 1, 2026

Deadlines · bostonconservatory.berklee.edu

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Auditions

On Campus

Jan 9 & 30, 2027Feb 14, 2027

Audition Dates And Locations · bostonconservatory.berklee.edu

Prescreen Requirements

Repertoire List (Prescreen)

One etude

One work with contrasting movements or sections

Record without piano accompaniment

Letters of Recommendation (Required)

List at least one recommender in the SlideRoom supplemental application

Undergraduate Music Audition Requirements · bostonconservatory.berklee.edu

Verified for Fall 2027 entry

Audition Requirements

Additional Materials

Repertoire List (Audition)

One etude from Kohler Romantic Etudes, op. 66, or Karg-Elert Caprices, op. 107

Two contrasting works or movements from two contrasting periods

One personally meaningful work from any genre or cultural background

Undergraduate Music Audition Requirements · bostonconservatory.berklee.edu

Good to Know

Application Logistics

Submit the Boston Conservatory online application before accessing SlideRoom

SlideRoom instructions are emailed after the Conservatory application is submitted

Early Action: submit the application and required pre-screen by November 1

Regular Action: submit the application and required pre-screen by December 1; November 1 is recommended for the pre-screen

All music applicants list at least one recommender in the SlideRoom supplemental application

All undergraduate applicants complete a recorded online interview in addition to the artistic review

Eligibility

Fall enrollment only

A separate complete application and audition are required for each Conservatory program

Students may enroll in only one Conservatory program and may not pursue a double major

Transfer Pathway

Flute applicants in BM Woodwind Performance receive transfer placement through the admission audition, transcript review, proficiency results, and first-semester jury; Boston Conservatory says most transfers finish in two to three years.

Frequently Asked Questions · bostonconservatory.berklee.edu

What's The Process

Audition Process

Submit the Conservatory application before receiving SlideRoom access

Upload the flute pre-screen by November 1 for Early Action or December 1 for Regular Action

Applicants who pass the pre-screen register for an audition in the application portal under My Events

Audition Expectations

Online and in-person auditions use the same published final-round requirements

Pre-screens submitted after the deadline are considered case by case

All undergraduate applicants also complete a recorded online interview

Scholarship Info

Merit Scholarships

All entering students are automatically considered for institutional scholarships

No separate institutional scholarship application is required

Awards are competitive and based on the audition and application materials

Early Action scholarship decisions are issued by January 31; Regular Action decisions are issued by April 1

School info

Snapshot

Avg GPA (W)

3.47

Costs & aid

Tuition & fees

$57,620

Before aid

Cost of attendance

$87,817

Before aid

Cost Attendance · bostonconservatory.berklee.edu College Scorecard

Training

Flute is one of five focus areas in the 122-credit BM Woodwind Performance degree

The department lists Ann Bobo, Sarah Brady, and Linda Toote among flute faculty, connecting standard study with contemporary-music practice

Applied lessons are reinforced by woodwind pedagogy, orchestral excerpts, audition preparation, conducting, theory, history, and performance seminar

Performance & Productions

Students move to a new ensemble every two weeks, including symphonic, chamber, contemporary, and dance, opera, or theater pit groups

Eight ensemble credits, six chamber-music credits, and two degree recitals create recurring solo and collaborative work

Professional Development

Faculty help students assemble professional networks, resumes, and audition repertoire

Elective study at Berklee can include career skills, Alexander Technique, nonverbal communication, and film

Updated Aug 6, 7:09 PM