High School Academy

The High School Academy Experience

Berklee City Music High School Academy offers theory classes, master classes, and ensembles held after school and on weekends. Students perform in genres ranging from rock and jazz to R&B, participate in concerts and student-led events, attend workshops with visiting artists, and access resources across the Berklee campus. With year-round instruction and expert faculty, City Music Boston provides students with the skills and support to grow as musicians and leaders.

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2026–2027 Program Information

Application Deadline	May 1, 2026
Audition Date	May 16, 2026
Admissions Decisions	July 31, 2026
Age Range	Entering grades 9–12 as of September 2026
Eligibility Requirements	Applicants must have at least one year of experience in their discipline and live in the Boston or Greater Boston area.
Program Cost	None. All admitted students are fully funded by Berklee City Music, and there are no fees to enter the program.

What is the program like?

Students will receive intensive instruction from Berklee faculty, including:

Weekly master classes
Music theory and musicianship courses
Ensembles
Visiting artist master classes

What is the schedule?

The High School Academy begins in September and runs through the first weekend in May, with a winter break from mid-December through mid-January. The program meets three times per week for 24 weeks and follows the Berklee academic calendar and the Boston Public Schools calendar; when either institution is closed for a holiday, break, or weather-related event, classes are not held. Most sessions take place on weekdays between 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. and on Saturdays between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

What are the performance opportunities?

Students perform at the Winter Showcase in December and the Completion Concert in May, giving them the chance to share their work and develop as live performers. Additional performance opportunities may take place throughout the program year.

How do I apply?

Submit the online application, along with an artist reference and link to a performance video, by the application deadline. Applicants who submit the application, reference, and video will be scheduled for an audition.

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Tia Fuller, High School Academy Artistic Director

Grammy-nominated artist and accomplished educator Tia Fuller has been the featured saxophonist with pop diva Beyoncé, featured on the I Am…Sasha Fierce, Beyoncé Experience, and Live at the Wynn Theatre worldwide tours (2006–2010). In addition, she served as assistant musical director for Esperanza Spalding’s Radio Music Society tour and performed with Terri Lyne Carrington’s Mosaic Project and Money Jungle tours.

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