River Forest Musician to Participate in Boston University Tanglewood Institute

Saint Ignatius College Prep senior to study classical voice at prestigious summer music program in Lenox, MA

This summer, the Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI), a prestigious summer music program in Lenox, Massachusetts, is pleased to welcome Saint Ignatius College Prep senior, Gabrielle Barkidjija, to campus.

A mezzo-soprano, Gabrielle Barkidjija, has studied classical voice for three years, and piano for 11 years. A senior at Saint Ignatius College Prep and a River Forest native, Gabrielle is the daughter of John and Vivien Barkidjija.

BUTI is a program of the School of Music at the College of Fine Arts at Boston University, and boasts talented students, exciting concerts, and renowned guest artists.  Led by Director Phyllis Hoffman, BUTI is considered one of the most prestigious summer music programs for high school students in the United States. This year’s student body was selected through a rigorous application and audition process, and consists of American and international musicians, including students from as far away as Europe, South America, and Australia. Since BUTI’s founding, scores of its alumni have gone on to illustrious careers in classical music, including dozens that perform in the top orchestras in the country.

The BUTI Young Artists Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Chorus will perform a series of concerts in Ozawa Hall on the Tanglewood estate running from July 13 – August 10. A notable roster of guest artist conductors will work with these three large ensembles, including: Paul Haas, David J. Martins, Ken-David Masur, Tito Muñoz, and H. Robert Reynolds, as well as Vento Chiaro, woodwind quintet, and Axiom Brass, brass quintet. A complete concert schedule is available online at bu.edu/cfa/tanglewood.