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Student-run clubs and organizations offer excellent opportunities to gain skills including interpersonal communication, problem-solving, decision-making and leadership skills. These life-long skills will enhance both the professional and personal lives of students.
Student clubs and organizations are created by students with common interests and supported fiscally by the SGA. Any student group desiring to become a club or organization is welcomed to apply through the SGA.
The following clubs and organizations are available at The Boston Conservatory:
The Garden
Grassroots Yoga
International Student Association (ISA)
Music Educators National Conference (MENC)
Phi Mu Alpha
Sigma Alpha Iota
Student Government Association (SGA)
Taiwan Student Association
The Tent
Umoja
Judicial Board
Orientation Leaders (OLs)/Peer Leaders/Ambassadors
Residence Hall Council
The Garden
The Garden is both the name of an annual literary journal of work by Conservatory students and the name of the club that promotes literary life on campus. Members of The Garden plan and organize a series of evening Open Mic events, called NAKED TONGUES. These events often include visiting poets and performers, reading of creative writing by students, and free food and drink. Editors for The Garden are sought from all three divisions and from different years to make the journal as representative as possible. The journal is published in late April and given out at a final Coffee House event at the end of the year.
Grassroots Yoga
This group’s purpose is to offer yoga classes to all students who wish to participate. Whether you’re new to yoga or have taken classes for years, as long as you’re interested, Grassroots encourages you to take a class. International Student Association (ISA)
The International Student Association is open to all students interested in learning about and celebrating international cultures. The ISA advises the Director of International Student Affairs and plans Worldfest programs and other events celebrating the international community of The Boston Conservatory.
Music Educators National Conference (MENC)
Collegiate Chapters of MENC: The National Association for Music Education are active throughout the US and abroad. The Conservatory chapter provides opportunities for all students to be involved with the professional organization for music educators (MENC), and receive benefits such as the monthly national journal and the quarterly Massachusetts Music Educators Association (MMEA) stat journal. All students interested in music education and the teaching of music are encouraged to join and contribute to the chapter. Semester activities include creating projects, presenting guest speakers and workshops, attending the MMEA All-State conference, participating in outreach activities, and learning to use various online music education resources.
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia is open to all male students at the Boston Conservatory. This Brotherhood was founded in Boston in 1898 for “the development of the best and truest fraternal spirit, the mutual welfare and brotherhood of musical students, the advancement of music in America, and a loyalty to the Alma Mater.” The Fraternity, which currently has over 80,000 living members, seeks to advance music by developing fraternal relationships between musical students and supporting schools of music throughout the country.
Sigma Alpha Iota (SAI)
Sigma Alpha Iota International Women’s Fraternity (SAI) was founded in 1903 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. For over 100 years SAI’s mission has been to unite women in their love of music in order to form a true sisterly bond. SAI prepares its members for the professional world by providing leadership and performance opportunities as well as reaching out to the community through fun and exciting service projects. Any female student at The Boston Conservatory, regardless of major, may pledge membership. Membership is based on scholarship, musicianship, and character.
SGA is the official voice of the student body. Established to promote all aspects of student life, SGA allocates and monitors funds to student clubs and organizations, plans events, and actively advocates for the needs and rights of the student body. SGA is made up of a President, Vice-President, Vice President for Finance, Secretary, student representatives from each division (Music, Theater, and Dance), and a graduate student representative.
Taiwan Student Association
This group’s purpose is to support and assist new Taiwanese students at The Boston Conservatory. The group works to promote mutual friendship and understanding between Taiwanese students and other students in The Boston Conservatory community through social, intellectual, and cultural activities. All students are welcome.
The TENT
A Christian fellowship committed to knowing God better through prayer, worship, and discussion. Open to all Boston Conservatory students.
Umoja
One of the more visible organizations on campus, UMOJA’s purpose is to promote a professional, informational, and social network for African-American students at The Boston Conservatory. UMOJA aims to enrich student life here at The Boston Conservatory through cultural, artistic, and intellectual activities, ensuring full ongoing administrative commitment to fair equitable policies which strengthen and support the bonds of community between African-American students at The Boston Conservatory and the greater Boston community. Membership is open to all students, faculty, and staff affiliated with The Boston Conservatory.
Judicial Board
This board hears cases of students who are charged with violations of the Student Conduct Code. Appointments are made annually by the Judicial Officer after consultation with the Student Government Association and the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students. Any student interested in serving on the Judicial Board should contact the Judicial Officer (the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs), the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students, or the President of the Student Government Association.
Orientation Leaders (OLs)/Peer Leaders/Ambassadors
Orientation Leaders assist the Assistant Dean for Student Affairs with the smooth transition into life at The Boston Conservatory. OL’s are trained to work with new students, answer questions, and orient both new and transfer students to The Boston Conservatory. OL’s guide new and transfer students through the advising and registration process as well as provide opportunities and activities for meeting new people.
Residence Hall Council
The Residence Hall Council is made up of elected student representatives from each residence hall. The Council aims to improve communication in and among the residence halls, to plan social, cultural, and educational programs, to communicate regularly with housekeeping and food service, and to advocate for residents on policies affecting the residence halls.
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