PRELUDE! 2023: November Edition

A Note from Nicole


It’s been some time since our last newsletter. Read more from Executive Director Nicole Wendl about the upcoming season, reveal of a new program, and to set the tone for the coming year and beyond.

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Applications are OPEN!



Can you believe that it’s already mid-November? In case you missed it, our applications are open and it’s time to apply. Take a look at our audition requirements and send to your friends.

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New Workshop: Classical Guitar



BUTI Introduces a brand new workshop program in 2024—Classical Guitar Workshop (CGWS). We are so excited to invite Jiji Kim and Jason Vieaux as Co-Directors for our inaugural year!

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Alumni Spotlight: Anthony McGill (BUTI’95)


Congratulations to Anthony McGill on his recognition as Musical America’s Instrumentalist of the Year. He is leading the way not only as principal clarinet in the New York Philharmonic, but also as an educator, convener, and conversation starter on racial justice and inclusivity.


He says, “A lot of these diversity initiatives will only have an effect when people understand why we should care about them in the first place,” he said. “It’s not about numbers. It’s about humanity and empathy and connection.”

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Join me in cultivating a culture of care and giving back at BUTI. Student scholarships and financial aid are reliant on YOU, and the more of us who are engaged, the better we can do to make BUTI possible for every deserving student. If you are in a position to contribute (even just $10!), please help transform someone’s life this upcoming summer. Thank you!

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