Founded in 1872 with the establishment of the College of Music, it is an institution that trains artists, scholars of the arts, and filmmakers.
[6] Boston University's School of Music is affiliated with several ensembles and organizations that provide an extension of its core programs.
Among these are the contemporary music ensemble-in-residence Alea III, the Muir String Quartet, and Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras.
The School of Theatre at Boston University is a conservatory-style training program emphasizing collaboration and ensemble.
Opened in 2017, the facility houses a theatre, as well as the School's scene, paint, costume, lighting, and sound shops.