Wow! BUTI's 50th Anniversary Season was everything we hoped it would be--a fitting celebration of the impact and legacy of the program. It was a truly memorable experience and boldly affirms that the arts are truly alive through our students, faculty, and alumni. On behalf of all of us at BUTI, I want to express our deep appreciation to all who participated.
We received some excellent press coverage from outlets such as
BU Today,
Strings Magazine,
NECN, and
The Boston Musical Intelligencer.
In addition to the 50th Anniversary Celebration on August 6, there were other achievements this summer that warrant highlighting:
- We piloted a new Health & Wellness series, new electives in Musicianship and Music History, and built on our College Admissions information sessions and Mock Audition programs from previous years.
- Our Young Artists Wind Ensemble trumpet and trombone players performed Respighi's Pines of Rome with the Boston Landmarks Orchestra at the Hatch Shell on July 10, conducted by BUTI alumnus Christopher Wilkins (BUTI '72, '73, '74).
- With leadership from our Outreach Coordinator Nicole Balm and terrific musical preparation and presentation coaching by faculty, we increased our outreach performances throughout the Berkshire community and visited establishments such as the Lenox Public Library, Kimball Farms, and Tanglewood Family Fun Fest.
- We welcomed another new BUTI Advisory Council member this summer, John Ennever, who first came to BUTI as a young trumpet player in the 1966 inaugural season.
Congratulations to our 2016 students who built their own artistic endeavors this summer:
- Lisa Stein and fellow students from the Young Artists Programs created "Listen to the World," an original video created to raise money for a sick friend in need.
- A recital of original works, including a new operetta Pablo in the Jungle (yes, really!) performed at the West Street Theatre.
- A stunning pre-concert performance in Ozawa Hall on August 13 of John Williams' Olympic Fanfare organized by our Young Artists Orchestra brass section.
And these are just a few of the many magical moments that came to pass.
We look forward with a great sense of excitement, anticipation, and responsibility to continue our work of nurturing, encouraging, and empowering the next generation of young artists. What will 2017 bring? Stay tuned!
With warm regards,
Hilary Respass
Executive Director
Ken-David Masur conducts the finale of the 50th Anniversary Concert, Bernstein's "Make Our Garden Grow
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Alumni @ the 50th
See the full list of more than 75 alumni who performed in one form or another in the 50th Anniversary Celebration on August 6--some as ensemble members, others as creators, soloists, and panelists. We can't even count the many other alumni who joined us as attendees. Thank you all for being there!
The BUTI community is filled with passionate and influential people who share talent, hard work, and a love of music that lasts a lifetime. Please
keep in touch as we work to build this network to recognize its potential as a source of renewal, support, and opportunity for all involved in it.
And parents, you're a part of the BUTI community, too! We always love to
hear from you with stories of your students' updates and accomplishments. Thank you for empowering your young artists to pursue excellence through programs like BUTI.
Alumni at the 50th Anniversary Celebration
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Phyllis Hoffman Scholarship Fund
At the 50th Anniversary Celebration, BUTI announced the creation of the
Phyllis Hoffman Scholarship Fund
, made possible by a group of generous lead donors, including Lauren Ambrose, Dorothy Cameron, Wilbur Fullbright, Joan Loeb, Joy McIntyre, Sue and Bernie Pucker, Winifred and Charles Stakely, Ellen Kazis-Walker, and Ellen and John Yates.
The Fund honors the talent, energy, passion, commitment, intellect, spirit, and sheer grit of
the
beloved long-time BUTI Executive and Artistic
Director.
Scholarships from the Phyllis Hoffman Scholarship Fund will be awarded annually to BUTI students who demonstrate exceptional talent and financial need, aligning with Phyllis's vision to ensure that the most talented young musicians from across the country, regardless of socio-economic status, have the opportunity to experience the transformational impact of a summer at BUTI.
To join in honoring Phyllis's legacy and transforming a young artist's life next summer, make a gift today. If you would like to give directly to the Phyllis Hoffman Scholarship Fund, please select "Phyllis Hoffman Scholarship Fund" when prompted to choose a fund.
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Alumni in the Field
"Early education is extremely important when it comes to bringing more women into the field of composition. Composers really develop their sense of self when they're very young, and it's important to encourage young women to think of themselves as composers when they're in high school and middle school. Through my own experience at BUTI and in other pre-college programs I can attest to the life-changing feeling of finding a mentor and a musical community at the very beginning of one's musical life. This is why we're launching Luna Composition Lab."
- Missy Mazzoli (BUTI '98)
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Thank You
We send
Ethan Sloane, Professor of Music at BU College of Fine Arts (1984-Present) and the Inaugural Director of the Clarinet Workshop at BUTI (1985-2016), a special thank you and our best wishes. This summer was Professor Sloane's last summer with BUTI, and we are immensely grateful for his teaching of so many BUTI students. We wish you all the happiness and relaxation the world can bring, and we thank you for your many years of service!
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Image Credit: Stratton McCrady and Natasha Moustache
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