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The Tanglewood Music Center
The Boston Symphony Orchestra's summer academy for advanced musical study.

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Applications & Audition Information
Now accepting applications for the 2010 season. View the Application and Audition information for 2010. more >

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General Information
Established in 1940 by former Boston Symphony Orchestra Music Director Serge Koussevitzky, the Tanglewood Music Center (TMC) provides a unique, in-depth musical experience for emerging professional musicians of exceptional ability. Participants in the program, who all attend as Fellows of the Music Center (with costs of tuition, room, and board covered by their fellowships), work with internationally renowned artists, including members of the Boston Symphony, resident faculty, and guests. more >

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    Discover the TMC!

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Online Application - Apply Now!
All candidates should submit their application form online (see instructions) If you are unable to complete the form online, please contact the TMC office at (617) 638-9230.

Applications for the Opera and Vocal Studies Program and the Piano Program are now available!

Application instructions     Apply Online Now

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Fellowships
View the fellowship programs available for the Tanglewood Music Center, including the Instrumental Program, Vocal Studies - Opera and Art Song, the Conducting Program, the Composition Program, The Piano - Instrumental and Vocal Program, The Orchestra Library Fellowship, the Audio Engineering Fellowship, the Audio Engineering Fellowship Program, The Publications Fellowship, and Piano Technicians. more >
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Festival of Contemporary Music
The in-depth study of 20th and 21st century works is a major part of the TMC's chamber and orchestral curriculum throughout the summer, but the annual Festival of Contemporary Music gives TMC fellows and the general public a chance to focus solely on contemporary music. In 2008, the TMC will present a historic centennial celebration of the life and music of American composer Elliott Carter. more >
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Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI)
For high-school age students, please look into BUTI, a summer music program run by Boston University. more >
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Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme at Aldeburgh
The Tanglewood Music Center enjoys a valuable association with England's Aldeburgh Festival, which is home to the Britten-Pears Young Artist Programme. more >
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