Student Opportunities
Music Co-op Stories
Northeastern music students are not always on the stage. Music industry students help behind the scenes dealing with arts administration, legal issues, and online media technologies.
Lydia Yenser, Class of '22
Lydia has dreamed about working in the music fine arts on the administrative side of the house. She’s gotten the chance with her first co-op at the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Lydia is in charge of helping patrons with donations, and in charge of all the volunteer services hired and scheduled to work.
“I think the most fun part is seeing all of your hard work come to fruition.”
Co-op Position: Special Events Assistant, Boston Symphony Orchestra
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April 17, 2026
Music can improve focus for people with ADHD
New research from Northeastern music professor Psyche Loui and Brain.fm pinpoints the musical characteristics that can help concentration, especially for individuals who might benefit most.
January 14, 2026
Carnival traditions ‘remix race’ in post-apartheid South Africa
A new book from Francesca Inglese centers the participants within Kaapse Klopse, a South African carnival tradition bringing together diverse peoples, despite a complex relationship to race.
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Professor Craig Robertson Publishes Book about Rocker Chris Knox
Craig Robertson, Professor of Communication Studies, publishes his book on indie rocker Chris Knox with Auckland University Press.
October 29, 2025
Lessons, Ensembles and Music Performance
Looking to play music? There are plenty of other ways for students in the Department of Music to do what they love — make music. Check out the music making opportunities at CAMD
Music Making Opportunities
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