On Tuesday Nov 24, 6-8pm, we are hosting Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI) at Settlement Germantown and organizing a mock audition workshop. Executive Director Nicole Wendl and BUTI Violin Workshop Director Michael Jorgensen will provide live feedback.This event is free and open to the public.

Nicole Wendl is a violinist, arts leader, and advocate for the future of classical music. As Executive Director of Boston University Tanglewood Institute (BUTI), one of the nation’s leading training programs for young musicians, she works at the intersection of artistic excellence, education, and institutional leadership, exploring how organizations can evolve to better serve artists, audiences, and communities in the twenty-first century. 

Beyond her executive work, Nicole is committed to strengthening the broader arts ecosystem through governance and mentorship. She serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Brookline Symphony and as a member of the Intern Placement Advisory Board of the Community Music School of Springfield, supporting the development of future arts leaders and fostering meaningful connections between education and professional practice.

Described as an exceptional musician by Maestro Lorin Maazel, BUTI Violin Workshop Director, Dr. Michael Jorgensen, is the Assistant Professor of Orchestral Strings at Lehigh University, where he serves as the concertmaster of the Lehigh University Philharmonic Orchestra. He has also taught violin at Middle Tennessee State University, Covenant College, and the Wyoming Center for the Arts in their Touchstone program for at-risk youth. He has given masterclasses across the country, and he teaches violin and plays concertmaster for the Mostly Modern Festival held at Skidmore College.

Dr. Jorgensen holds a bachelor’s degree from the Eastman School of Music, a master’s from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, and a doctorate from Florida State University.