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Events Calendar
Most events are free and open to the public. The ticket price for college concerts in the Berklee Performance Center is $10 for the general public. For specific information about ticket prices and discounts please visit the BPC's website.
Upcoming Events: April 2008
April, 2008
April
1
Michele Kort, Soul Picnic, and Women Songwriters
Tuesday, April 1, 1:15 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Michele Kort, senior editor of Ms. Magazine (msmagazine.com), is the author of SOUL PICNIC: The Music and Passion of Laura Nyro (St. Martin's Press/Thomas Dunne Books, April 2002); The End of Innocence: A Memoir, cowritten with Chastity Bono (Alyson Books, June 2002); and Dinah! Three Decades of Sex, Golf and Rock & Roll (Alyson Books, February 2005). She has written feature articles for the Los Angeles Times Magazine, The Advocate, Ms., Shape, Redbook, L.A. Weekly, Fitness, InStyle, Vegetarian Times, Women's Sports and Fitness, and many others. She will be on Berklee’s campus from April 1-3, speaking about women songwriters and other topics. Please join her at the above presentation. For more information, or if you would like Michele Kort to visit your class, contact Suzanne Dean at sdean@berklee.edu. Cosponsored by the Contemporary Writing and Production Department.
Beom Yul Yu
Tuesday, April 1, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
A set of jazz from drummer Beom Yul Yu.
Maya Kamoshita
Tuesday, April 1, 5:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Pianist Maya Kamoshita presents a set of original tunes and some arrangements of jazz standards.
Senior Bass Recital: Alan Uhler
Tuesday, April 1, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Some music is for the people. Some music is for me. This recital has mostly the latter. A senior recital from electric bassist Alan Uhler.
Senior Guitar Recital: Hector Rodriguez
Tuesday, April 1, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Guitarist/composer Hector Rodriguez's senior recital features a program of all original compositions in the contemporary jazz idiom, with a jazz quintet and special guests.
The Marc Rossi Group: Hidden Mandala
Tuesday, April 1, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
This concert features the Marc Rossi Group, led by Berklee professor Marc Rossi. It features Marc's original music from the group's brand new CD, titled Hidden Mandala. Rossi's music can be described as progressive jazz, with Latin, Indian, and other world influences. [details]
Herb Pomeroy Tribute Concert
Tuesday, April 1, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Berklee will present a concert in memory of Herb Pomeroy featuring the Berklee Concert Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Greg Hopkins. Some of Pomeroy's most illustrious students and associates (including Toshiko Akiyoshi, Alan Broadbent, Michael Gibbs, Rob Mounsey, Hal Crook, and Greg Hopkins) have been contacted to provide music. The centerpiece of the program will be a composition written by Jaxon Stock who will be here to conduct. This piece was composed as a feature for Herb a couple of years ago, but because of an illness, it was never performed. Guest artists include Jack Walrath, Hal Galper, and Joe Lovano. Proceeds of the concert will go to the Herb Pomeroy Scholarship Fund. Those of us who had the privilege of studying and working with Herb will always remember his inspirational teaching, the beauty of his playing, his sense of humor, and the warmth of his friendship. By performing music written by those directly inspired by him, we hope to celebrate his artistic legacy. With Herb it was always about the music, and this concert promises to be a most wonderful evening of music and great memories.
April
2
Max Roach—A Retrospective
Wednesday, April 2, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Percussion faculty member Skip Hadden presents a memorial to the godfather of modern jazz drumming through videos, recordings, and personal anecdotes by Percussion Department faculty.
Terri Lyne Carrington: A Tribute to Max Roach
Wednesday, April 2, 1:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Drummer Terri Lyne Carrington will play some songs Max wrote and recorded with others in the classic Max Roach group setting of drums, bass, sax, and trumpet.
Rick Considine: Drum Clinic/Concert
Wednesday, April 2, 1:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Rick Considine will present a drum concert/clinic as part of Percussion Week. It will include a unique blend of instrumentation—drums, bass, and vocals—and cover a wide variety of tunes. For anyone who has heard Rick play or anyone who hasn't, this is a rare appearance not to be missed!
Diana Leverington
Wednesday, April 2, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Tenor saxophonist Diana Leverington presents the Diana Leverington Septet performing original jazz tunes.
Mitsuaki Sato
Wednesday, April 2, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Guitarist Mitsuaki Sato presents a set of arranged standard tunes plus one.
Berklee Marimba Showcase
Wednesday, April 2, 4:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
This concert features the students in the Berklee Marimba Ensemble 1 and 2, as well as the Marimba Transcription and Repertoire class performing compositions and arrangements by Josh Goffry, Murray Houllif, Sonny Rollins, Emma Lou Diemer, Philippe Spiesser, J.S. Bach, and others under the direction of Nancy Zeltsman and Dean Anderson.
Remembering Max Roach
Wednesday, April 2, 4:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Percussion faculty member Jamey Haddad performs with faculty guitarist Dave Tronzo and bassist Jay Granelli.
Senior Flute Recital: Alexander Stoyanov
Wednesday, April 2, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
This is flutist Alexander Stoyanov's senior recital. There will be music in various styles: jazz, funk, fusion, Latin, and more. The music performed will include jazz standards, originals, and various pieces of music performed by some of the best jazz musicians.
Senior Guitar Recital: Lauren Stockner
Wednesday, April 2, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Come see guitarist Lauren Stockner's senior recital—an hour of rock from Hendrix and Jeff Beck to Stone Temple Pilots and Alice in Chains.
Marsalis Berklee Jams
Miguel Zenon Quartet
Wednesday, April 2, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
The Miguel Zenón Quartet will launch Marsalis Berklee Jams with two public events featuring brief sets by the quartet that will segue into jam sessions, on Wednesday April 2, and Thursday, April 3, at 8:00 p.m. Participation in the jam sessions will be open to all Berklee students. [details]
$15 Adult G.A.
Vibe Night
Wednesday, April 2, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Percussion Week Vibe Night. A concert featuring the vibraphone faculty: Dave Samuels, Ed Saindon, and Victor Mendoza.
April
3
Duet Explorations: Yoron Israel & Laszlo Gardony
Thursday, April 3, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
This concert is part of the Berklee College of Music Percussion Days 2008: “Remembering Max Roach.” Drummer Yoron Israel (assistant chair of percussion) along with pianist Laszlo Gardony (professor of piano) will be performing works that the legendary drummer Max Roach recorded in various duet settings with Abdullah Ibrahim, Cecil Taylor, and Dizzy Gillespie. The compositions performed is this concert will be selected from Stream of Consciousness (1977), Historic Concerts (1979), and Max and Dizzy in Paris (1989).
Miwa Watanabe
Thursday, April 3, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Vocalist Miwa Watanabe presents her arrangements mixed with Japanese pop tunes and jazz standards with tremendous international musicians.
Jazz Composition Portfolio Recital: Casey Brefka
Thursday, April 3, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
The Casey Brefka Jazz Orchestra perfoms a mix of old standards and new works in the culmination of four years of study in jazz composition.
Percussion Unlimited: The Berklee Percussion Ensemble
Thursday, April 3, 4:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
The annual performance by the Berklee Percussion Ensemble led by department chair Dean Anderson will feature works by John Cage, Thom Hasenpflug, Steve Reich, and Robert Cohen. [details]
Senior Bass Recital: Min Ho Choi
Thursday, April 3, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Bassist Min Ho Choi presents his originals and jazz standards with his good friends for his senior recital.
Pedro Gens
Thursday, April 3, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Drummer Pedro Gens presents a set of jazz for his recital.
Senior Percussion Recital: Luis Ferrer
Thursday, April 3, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Percussionist Luis Ferrer presents a set of Latin jazz for his senior recital. He will be performing a mixed repertoire of Latin jazz and salsa with special guest and Fania Records legend Louis "Timbalito" Romero.
Marsalis Berklee Jams
Miguel Zenon Quartet
Thursday, April 3, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
The Miguel Zenón Quartet will launch Marsalis Berklee Jams with two public events featuring brief sets by the quartet that will segue into jam sessions, on Wednesday April 2, and Thursday, April 3, at 8:00 p.m. Participation in the jam sessions will be open to all Berklee students. [details]
$15 Adult G.A.
Percussion Department 2007 Award Winners Concert
Remembering Max Roach
Thursday, April 3, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
The third annual Percussion Department Award Winners Concert features fourteen of Berklee’s most recent scholarship recipients including drum set, total percussion, hand percussion, marimba, and vibraphone performers.
In the spirit of this year’s theme of Percussion Days 2008, “Remembering Max Roach,” the students will be performing original works and many compositions associated with the diverse work of the legendary late Max Roach. During the concert, still photos of Max Roach will be displayed. A wide range of musical styles, including jazz, fusion, Latin, classical, and others, will be represented, with each award-winning percussion student leading or coleading an ensemble of choice. In addition to original works, compositions by such diverse composers as Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Henderson, and Wayne Shorter will be performed. This concert will also include performances by an array of exceptional student accompanists. This concert is directed by Yoron Israel, assistant chair of the Percussion Department. [details]
April
4
Jazz Composition Portfolio Recital: Yuki Ito
Friday, April 4, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Bassist Yuki Ito presents her jazz composition portfolio recital with original compositions with a big band.
Pablo Eluchans
Friday, April 4, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Drummer Pablo Eluchans presents a set of jazz standards arranged with a lot of improvisation and interaction between band members.
Senior Piano Recital: Kendrick Liu
Friday, April 4, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Pianist Kendrick Liu presents a series of jazz standards for his recital.
Owen from American Football with Unwed Sailor and Brooke Waggoner
Friday, April 4, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
$10 Student discount available at the Berklee Performance Center Box Office.
$15 Adult G.A.
April
5
World Music Presents
Ana Moura
Saturday, April 5, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Portugal's Ana Moura transcends her youth with a maturity that speaks of the pain of separation, unrequited love, and longing. Though only in her twenties, she is already considered one of the most important fadistas in the world.
Monday, April 7, 2:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Composer, singer, and mandolin player Chris Thile released the first of five solo albums when he was just thirteen, and by the time he was 20 he was attracting a following among pop, country, and alternative-rock audiences as a member of Grammy Award–winning Nickel Creek. He has been described as “the most virtuosic American ever to play the mandolin” (the Washington Post) and along with his equally talented bandmates, he brings his stunning music to Berklee for a reprise of his SRO clinic last spring. [details]
Michael Borgida
Monday, April 7, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Guitarist Michael Borgida presents a recital with various instrumental combinations with a jazz focus.
Ignacio Hernandez
Monday, April 7, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Jazz composer and guitarist Ignacio Hernandez will present original compositions for a small band bringing a fresh sound, combining jazz with South American rhythms.
Senior Guitar Recital: Mateo Lugo
Monday, April 7, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Guitarist Mateo Lugo presents his senior recital playing with his best friends and favorite musicians. Come check out this music that he has so much fun making. Groovy moonlit madness!
Senior Percussion Recital: Bob Edinger
Monday, April 7, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Drummer Bob Edinger will be performing in his own recital for the first, last, and only time for his senior recital. Come check out his funky jazz fusion group, the Fix, and others. It will be a night of good music and good people.
Student Composition Awards Concert
Monday, April 7, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
The annual Student Composition Awards concert features pieces by three composition majors, including “Claudio and I” for vibraphone and piano by Daniel Koren, “A Grimm Fanfare” for brass quintet by Steven Mills, “String Quartet in One Movement” by Arash Waters, and “Image Scape” for string quartet and harp by Steven Mills.
Songwriters' Night
Monday, April 7, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
The twelve winning songs from the annual Songwriters Competition held during the fall semester make up this concert's program. Most of the songs are sung by the songwriters that wrote them, so these performances are imbued with a rare sense of purpose, direction, and authenticity. The styles of the songs vary from folkish to hard rock, with the majority of them quite personal and intimate. The ensembles vary from a trio to an ensemble that includes a gospel choir and another that includes a large string ensemble, including harp. Directed by Songwriting Department chair Jack Perricone and professor Jon Aldrich.
April
8
The New Brew
Tuesday, April 8, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Featuring Andrew Lewis
Free
Jazz Composition Portfolio Recital: Florencia Gonzalez
Tuesday, April 8, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Tenor saxophonist Florencia Gonzalez presents original music and some arrangements of Uruguayan music for big band and Uruguayan drums.
Patrice Rushen: The Value of Music Education
Tuesday, April 8, 4:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Admired by many for her groundbreaking achievements, multi-Grammy nominee composer, producer, and performer Patrice Rushen has amassed an impressive list of “firsts.” She received an honorary doctorate from Berklee in 2005 for her outstanding contribution to music and culture. [details]
Kyoko Arita
Tuesday, April 8, 5:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Drummer Kyoko Arita presents a set of her original compositions.
Senior Guitar Recital: Adam Tressler
Tuesday, April 8, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Guitarist Adam Tressler will present a set of original music and a few covers in solo/duo/triosettings, featuring some of his most talented friends for his senior recital. He will also tell a really, really funny joke. [details]
Sarah Williams
Tuesday, April 8, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
A swinging affair with trumpeter Sarah Williams and friends, performing both original and standard repertoire in the jazz genre.
Storytellers 2008
Tuesday, April 8, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Storytellers, now in its 11th year, features some of Berklee's finest singing and songwriting talent in an intimate concert setting under the direction of faculty vocalist Didi Stewart.
April
9
Pete Huttlinger Guitar Clinic
Wednesday, April 9, 4:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Since his days of subway busking, Huttlinger has developed into a world-renowned guitarist. Even as a must-have sideman, he occupied some pretty choice real estate, including the Hollywood Bowl and London’s Royal Albert Hall with John Denver, Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas and stadiums around the world with numerous other pop and country superstars. [details]
Jazz Composition Portfolio Recital: Sam Jun C. Lee
Wednesday, April 9, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Bassist Sam Jun C. Lee will present his jazz composition portfolio recital for his completion as a jazz composition major. His original compositions will be performed in various settings.
Jeff Miles
Wednesday, April 9, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
A set of contemporary jazz originals, covers, and standards from guitarist Jeff Miles with two great bands.
Senior Guitar Recital: Jonny Maldonado
Wednesday, April 9, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Guitarist Jonny Maldonado will perform original compositions and arrangements of standards in the genres of jazz, funk, soul, Latin, and even a little country for his senior recital. There will definitely be some strange guitar techniques that you will not want to miss.
Senior Guitar Recital: Shohei Toyoda
Wednesday, April 9, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Guitarist Shohei Toyoda presents his senior recital, while continuing to pursue the "possibilities of acoustic guitar," in various settings with various genres and originals.
Show and Tell: Berklee's Open Mic Night
Wednesday, April 9, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
- Sign ups start at 7:30pm on the Cafe side
- Show starts promptly at 8pm and ends at 11pm
- 20 slots available - first-come, first-serve AND first to play
- Performance slots are open to the public as well as the Berklee community
- 10-minute/2-song max
- Unplugged sets only (no drums, light percussion is okay)
- Piano & mics provided
- All styles welcome
- Free admission, limited capacity
Free
Professional Writing Division Awards Concert
Wednesday, April 9, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
This is an annual concert featuring honor award recipients in the Professional Writing Division. Each department in the division is represented by a student honoree. Departments with majors are represented by one of their majors. The evening is an eclectic collection of writing and performance at a high level.
April
10
The New Brew
Thursday, April 10, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Featuring Andrew Anderson.
Free
Directed by Wendy Rolfe
Spring Flutes
Thursday, April 10, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Spring Flutes will feature the Berklee Flute Choir, directd by Wendy Rolfe in lively and lyrical music from around the world. Outstanding flute soloists will also perform highlights from a wealth of flute repertoire.
Audio for Film Networking Night
Thursday, April 10, 5:00 p.m., The Media Center
The Berklee Learning Center, in association with New Film Nation, hosts the third annual Audio for Film networking night. New England filmmakers and film students can meet Berklee film composers, sound designers, and audio engineers, with the main goal of generating possible collaborations. The event will include the finalists' showcase for the Learning Center's fourth annual film scoring contest, with the winners announced at the end of the evening. Learn more.
Hiromi Suda
Thursday, April 10, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Vocalist Hiromi Suda presents a set of jazz and Brazilian tunes.
Senior Guitar Recital: Alfonso Adan Lama
Thursday, April 10, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Guitarist Alfonso Adan Lama's Jazz Guitar Trio and Quartet playing original and standard compositions for his senior recital.
Pete Huttlinger
Thursday, April 10, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Since his days of subway busking, Huttlinger has developed into a world-renowned guitarist. Even as a must-have sideman, he occupied some pretty choice real estate, including the Hollywood Bowl and London’s Royal Albert Hall with John Denver, Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas and stadiums around the world with numerous other pop and country superstars. [details]
Turkuaz with The Actual Proof and Code: Motion
Thursday, April 10, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
$5 Adult G.A.
An Evening with the Berklee Rainbow Band
Thursday, April 10, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
This concert will showcase many of the college’s top talents—instrumentalists as well as composer/arrangers—as the Rainbow Band performs jazz for large ensemble under the direction of faculty trombonist, composer, and arranger Phil Wilson.
April
11
Charlie Shaughnessy
Friday, April 11, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Guitarist Charlie Shaughnessy presents his original jazz fusion quartet featuring some of the school's best players. Expect groundbreaking guitar playing and emotional songwriting in the styles of Allan Holdsworth, Chick Corea, and classic prog.
Brent Hebert
Friday, April 11, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Alto saxophonist Brent Hebert will be leading the recital of the band Black Lyte. They will be performing originals and covers in the styles of r&b, jazz, and funk.
Senior Guitar Recital: Buddy Jones
Friday, April 11, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Seven-string guitarist Buddy Jones presents his straight-ahead seven-string guitar jazz trio for his senior recital, with special guests on tenor.
Senior Bass Recital: Robin Soper
Friday, April 11, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Bassist Robin Soper presents his senior recital.
The Berklee Tower of Power Ensemble
Friday, April 11, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Under the direction of Wayne Naus, Berklee students perform the music of the legendary funk band, Tower of Power. Student discount available at Berklee Performance Center Box Office.
$10 Adult G.A.
April
12
Senior Voice Recital: Kirstin Visser
Saturday, April 12, 2:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Come celebrate an evening with vocalist Kirstin Visser as she takes a journey through music, reflecting on her four years of study at Berklee College of Music. Kirstin's a vocal performance major and will be be performing top Billbosrd hits from an arrangement of styles, varying from country, pop, rock, and blues.
Distancias
Senior Voice Recital: Jelena Bracika
Saturday, April 12, 5:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
"Distancias"
Serbian vocalist Jelena Bracika reflecting on the great distances she traveled in her four years at Berklee.
Original compositions, influenced by Latin, jazz, and music of the Balkans, blended with a variety of South American and jazz standards; sung in Spanish, Portuguese, English, and Serbian.
[details]
Celebrity Series of Boston Presents
Tiempo Libre
Saturday, April 12, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
This Miami-based group is known for their joyful performances of timba—an irresistable mix of high-voltage Latin jazz and the seductive rhythms of son— they are the true modern heirs to the musical tradition of their native Cuba.
Monday, April 14, 1:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Trumpeter and composer Claudio Roditi visits Berklee for a clinic with Berklee students.
Jennifer Hirsh
Monday, April 14, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Vocalist Jennifer Hirsh's senior recital will be an exciting combination of many styles she has learned in her four years at Berklee, including: jazz, soul, r&b, and blues. The talent level of her band will be something not to miss.
Jazz Composition Portfolio Recital: Yuka Yanagihara
Monday, April 14, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Pianist Yuka Yanagihara presents a set of original compositions and some arrangements of traditional Japanese music with great players for her Jazz Composition portfolio recital.
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Monday, April 14, 4:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Drummer Matt "Pie" Beaulieu presents his senior recital: a mix of jazz, funk, and rock with special guests!
Senior Guitar Recital: Stylianos Michas—the Electrics and the Eclectics
Monday, April 14, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Members of the Banda Eclectics and the Banda Electrics will perform original music as well as some favorites in two different setups, with sounds ranging from Astor Piazzolla to Weather Report and from Brazil to Pakistan....
April
15
The New Brew
Tuesday, April 15, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Featuring Jeremy Harris and Kaitlin Smith.
Free
Bill Harley: Storyteller/Songwriter for Adults and Children
Tuesday, April 15, 4:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Bill Harley is a Grammy Award–winning musician, storyteller, songwriter, author, and playwright who has carved out a reputation as one of the finest family performers in the United States. Harley has written five children’s books, 27 award-winning recordings of stories and sons, and three Grammy nominations for his spoken word work. In 2006, he won his first Grammy for his children’s music. In 2001, he was named a member of the Circle of Excellence by the National Storytelling network in recognition of his excellence in performance, leadership, and service. In this show, he will perform his wise and witty tales and songs for the entire Berklee community.
Jazz Composition Portfolio Recital: Mick White
Tuesday, April 15, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Guitarist Mick White's jazz composition portfolio senior recital.
Hyun sil Mun
Tuesday, April 15, 5:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Pianist Hyun sil Mun presents a set of fusion in a piano trio setting.
Senior Percussion Recital: Nate Laguzza
Tuesday, April 15, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Drum set performance major Nate Laguzza presents his senior recital. One hour of funky, hard-hitting fusion guarenteed to melt your face or your money back. [details]
Nick Sweet
Tuesday, April 15, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Trombonist Nick Sweet presents the Nick Sweet Ensemble, as he and his comrades play originals.
Berklee Chamber Players
Tuesday, April 15, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
The Berklee Chamber Players will play the music of Berklee composers LeVines, LeClaire, Cohen, Holland, and Juusela. The Berklee Chamber Players are a group of versatile performance faculty committed to presenting new and fairly new classical music of Berklee composers and other 20th- and 21st-century greats. [details]
April
16
Arturo R. Pena Lopez
Wednesday, April 16, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Drummer Arturo R. Pena Lopez presents a set of standards and original compositions but with a taste of the folkloric rhthym of the Dominican Republic and other Latin American rhythms.
Students of Ed Bedner
Wednesday, April 16, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
A solo piano recital presented by Derek Remes, Tim Tsang Chun Yeung, and Pau Terol Amigo, students of Ed Bedner. The program includes works by Mozart, Chopin, Rachmaninov, and Liszt. Also featured will be an original composition by Remes for violin and piano with violinist Anastasia Sukhopara.
Senior Percussion Recital: Sung Min Cho
Wednesday, April 16, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Drummer Sung Min Cho presents a set of jazz for his senior recital.
Jazz Composition Portfolio Recital: Jonathan Sosin
Wednesday, April 16, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Guitarist Jon Sosin will be performing selections from his senior jazz composition portfolio. The pieces are intended to demonstrate his attempt to honor his roots in jazz music, as well as push sonic boundaries in the improvisational music idiom.
New Vision
Wednesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Emi Inaba presents her original compositions—blending jazz, fusion, and contemporary classical music—for her quintet and strings ensemble.
Show and Tell: Berklee's Open Mic Night
Wednesday, April 16, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
- Sign ups start at 7:30pm on the Cafe side
- Show starts promptly at 8pm and ends at 11pm
- 20 slots available - first-come, first-serve AND first to play
- Performance slots are open to the public as well as the Berklee community
- 10-minute/2-song max
- Unplugged sets only (no drums, light percussion is okay)
- Piano & mics provided
- All styles welcome
- Free admission, limited capacity
Free
April
17
The New Brew
Thursday, April 17, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Featuring Rebecca Muir
Free
Jazz Composition Ensemble
Thursday, April 17, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
The Jazz Composition Ensemble will feature works by various students and department chair Ken Pullig, scored for six horns and a four-piece rhythm section.
Magda Giannikou
Thursday, April 17, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Breakfast in Dubrovnik. Afternoon in Paris. Midnight in Baia. An extravaganza of world music delights with accordionist/vocalist Magda Giannikou and her friends.
Senior Guitar Recital: Jong-Hun Song
Thursday, April 17, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Guitarist Jong-Hun Song presents his senior recital.
Senior Percussion Recital: Steven Davidson
Thursday, April 17, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Drummer Steven Davidson will host a dynamic assortment of musical pieces ranging from 1950s jazz to modern progressive rock. The selection of songs will display complex song forms, exotic time signatures, and polyrhythmic idioms. Songs from artists such as King Crimson, Dave Brubeck, Rush, Yes, Led Zeppelin, Eric Johnson, and Steve Vai's "Fire Garden Suite" will be performed.
Envisioning 21st-Century Music Business Models: The Impact of Copyright on Digital Licensing of Music
Thursday, April 17, 7:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Panelists scheduled to appear include Marybeth Peters, U.S. Register of Copyrights; Richard Blackstone, senior advisor to the chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group; Susan Butler, Esq., senior legal and publishing editor, Billboard magazine; Mike Dreese, cofounder and CEO, Newbury Comics, and Berklee board member; Albhy Galuten, vice president, Digital Media Technology Strategy, Sony Corporation of America, and Berklee alumnus; Eric Giler, president and CEO, Groove Mobile; Steven H. Holtzman, chair and CEO, Infinity Pharmaceuticals; Dave Kusek, vice president, Berklee Media, and coauthor of The Future of Music; Gregg Latterman, president and CEO, A-Squared Management; Jennifer Link, vice president of licensing, SpiralFrog, and Berklee alumna; Michael Rexford, senior director of business affairs, Universal Music Publishing, and Berklee alumnus; Makeba Riddick, songwriter; and Ben Wysocki of the Fray.
Sponsored by the Music Business/Management Department and the Professional Education Division.
Executive Sessions
The Loomers
Thursday, April 17, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Executive Sessions, a Thursday night concert series with bands that include local CEOs, will open with folk rockers the Loomers, led by Tom Simons, president/creative director, Partners & Simons.
Student discount available at the Berklee Performance Center Box Office.
$10 Adult G.A.
Singers Showcase
Thursday, April 17, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Berklee's finest emerging vocalists take center stage for a night of pop, r&b, jazz, Latin, folk, blues, and more. The spring 2008 Singers Showcase features student vocalists Jonathan Carr, Amy Heidemann, Denise Hudson, Tara Keith, Patricia Lewis, Ryan Pinkston, and Ashley Rodriguez. They will be performing the music of Yolanda Adams, Ciara, Heart, Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, LeAnn Rimes, and many others. See the concert series homepage for more information. [details]
April
18
Minsun Park
Friday, April 18, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Pianist Minsun Park presents her recital.
Soi Shin
Friday, April 18, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
This is Soi Shin's recital. A jazz singer and composer from Korea, she is influenced by Ella Fitzgerald, Al Jarreau, and Dianne Reeves, and her style includes all kinds of jazz music such as bebop, Latin, and contemporary. She will sing her own originals and arrangements of standards with her great jazz band.
Senior Percussion Recital: Masashi Ushijima
Friday, April 18, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Drummer Masashi Ushijima presents a set of originals and covers of progressive instrumental rock for his senior recital.
Senior Guitar Recital: Nick Matske
Friday, April 18, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Guitarist Nick Matske will be performing original funk/fusion as well as some jazz standards for his senior recital.
Earl Greyhound and With Engines
Friday, April 18, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Earl Greyhound began with the collaboration of songwriters Matt Whyte and Kamara Thomas in the spring of 2002 in New York. The pair began performing regularly as a duo on piano and guitar in New York and began to craft the rock/soul sound that would become Earl Greyhound. Later in 2005 the pair met their dream bandmate, and Earl Greyhound hit the ground running with Big Ricc Sheridan on drums. [details]
$15, General Admission
April
19
Senior Voice Recital: Andrea Struck
Saturday, April 19, 2:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Enjoy an afternoon listening to vocalist Andrea Struck's senior recital. Andrea, being a vocal performance major, has studied many different styles of music throughout her four years at Berklee College of Music, and will be showcasing most of them in her performance.
Senior Voice Recital: Suzanna Liming
Saturday, April 19, 5:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
"I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life—and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do."— Georgia O'Keefe
Vocalist Suzanna Liming presents her senior recital.
The 3rd Annual New England Urban Music Awards
Saturday, April 19, 6:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Tribute to Michael Jackson and awards show performances by local artist.
Jason Anderson and the Bridgebuilders, Greg Porter
Saturday, April 19, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Based out of New Hampshire, Jason Anderson started his music career with Wolf Colonel in 1996. After releasing three albums on K Records, Jason to decided to release a solo record in 2004 where he mixes the influences of pop and rock with hints of folk and country. [details]
$8, General Admission
April
20
Fordham Wilkes CD Release Party
Sunday, April 20, 5:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Inspired by the lives of Edward Hopper and Georgia O'Keefe, Fordham Wilkes - the duo of vocalist Ginny Fordham and former Blue Man Group drummer/percussionist Steve Wilkes- have created pop songs that explore the intersection of music and painting.
Free
April
22
The New Brew
Tuesday, April 22, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Featuring Michael Greenberg
Free
Middle Eastern Fusion Ensemble
Tuesday, April 22, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Faculty member Christiane Karam presents a showcase of different traditional and contemporary styles of Middle Eastern music, including music from Andalusia, Turkey, and Lebanon performed by an international student ensemble. The repertoire includes Lebanese contemporary folk, Egyptian traditional music, Turkish Ggypsy fusion, Palestinian traditional music, and Andalusian poetry set to music. [details]
Ensemble Performances
Tuesday, April 22, 1:45 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Berklee College of Music presents back-to-back concerts of various class ensembles. Many styles and genres are represented as Berklee faculty present each of their ensembles' end-of-semester performance final. [details]
Berklee's Performance Division Ensemble
Tuesday, April 22, 2:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
The Berklee Performance Division Ensemble, directed by professor Ralph Peterson, is one the school newest and most competitive ensembles. The students are all scholarship winners. In addition to being some the finest players, they are also some of Berklee's best academically. All students must audition and must have and maintain a
grade point average of no less then 3.0 in order to travel. Collectively, these students have played with Donald Harrison, Greg Osby, Delfeayo Marsalis,
Ellis Marsalis, Christian McBride, Chris Potter, Mulgrew Miller, Lewis Nash, and Bobby Watson to name a few. They have or will be performing at include
the River Room in New York, HR-57 Center for the Preservation of Jazz & Blues, and the Sugarbush Ski Resort.
Ensemble Performances
Tuesday, April 22, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Berklee College of Music presents back-to-back concerts of various class ensembles. Many styles and genres are represented as Berklee faculty present each of their ensembles' end-of-semester performance final. [details]
The Afro-Pop Ensemble
Tuesday, April 22, 4:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Under the direction of faculty member Bob Pilkington, this ensemble performs Afro-beat and other contemporary African pop styles.
Senior Bass Recital: Michael Conrad
Tuesday, April 22, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Bassist/singer/songwriter Michael Conrad presents a program of music consisting of originals and covers of many different styles and genres for his senior recital.
Jazz Composition Portfolio Recital: Jenna Hardy and Kyle Butz
Tuesday, April 22, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Two jazz composition majors, Jenna Hardy and Kyle Butz, will be performing original compositions and arrangments. Hardy's performance will include the unique sounds of the vibraphone and Butz will play with a group featuring banjo and accordion.
Peter Payack
City Poets
Tuesday, April 22, 7:00 p.m., Off Campus
Spreading the word about poetry on both sides of the Charles River, Cambridge's first Poet Populist, Berklee's own Peter Payack, and Boston's first Poet Laureate Sam Cornish, join together to read selections of their work. Payack is an assistant professor in the Liberal Arts Department. The reading takes place at the Central Square Branch Library, 45 Pearl Street, Cambridge, and is hosted by the New England Poetry Club, in partnership with the City of Cambridge, Cambridge Arts Council, and the Cambridge Public Library. All are welcome to this free reading.
Free
Down in Mississippi, and Up to No Good
Tuesday, April 22, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Join Berklee's best pickers and singers in a night of fun and rambunctious, hot country music under the direction of faculty guitarist Mike Ihde. With four vocalists, pedal steel, fiddle, and a rhythm section, this will be more fun than shooting fish in a barrel.
April
23
Ornette!!
Wednesday, April 23, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
The Berklee Music of Ornette Coleman Band is performing the music of Ornette Coleman under the direction of faculty member Jeff Galindo.
Ensemble Performances
Wednesday, April 23, 1:45 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Berklee College of Music presents back-to-back concerts of various class ensembles. Many styles and genres are represented as Berklee faculty present each of their ensembles' end-of-semester performance final. [details]
Ensemble Performances
Wednesday, April 23, 1:45 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Berklee College of Music presents back-to-back concerts of various class ensembles. Many styles and genres are represented as Berklee faculty present each of their ensembles' end-of-semester performance final. [details]
P. Funk Ensemble: Uncle Jam Want YOU!
Wednesday, April 23, 2:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Join the P. Funk Ensemble, under the direction of faculty member Danielle Scott, as we pay homage to one of the funkiest bands ever known. The set list includes such classics as "Up for the Downstroke," "Bop Gun," and "Do That Stuff." You better be ready to dance for this PHUNK-filled event!
Contemporary Jazz Ensembles
Wednesday, April 23, 4:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Original contemporary jazz arranged and composed by faculty vibist Dave Samuels and his students will be performed by two ensembles.
Senior Percussion Recital: Ryan McBride
Wednesday, April 23, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Drummer Ryan McBride presents an evening of acoustic and electric music for his senior recital.
Senior Voice Recital: Alexandra Stoetzel
Wednesday, April 23, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Vocalist Alexandra Stoetzel will be leading her band, the Boston-based Alley Blues, covering many genres including blues, blues, r&b, soul, funk, rock, and jazz for her senior recital. Influenced by Janis Joplin, Eva Cassidy, and Led Zeppelin, she has brought a youthful and new prospective to the blues.
Back Bay Brass Jazz Orchestra
Wednesday, April 23, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
An evening of big band jazz featuring compositions and arrangements by Bill Holman, Bob Florence, Kenny Wheeler, Maria Schneider, and band director Ben Elkins.
Heavy Rotations Night
Wednesday, April 23, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Berklee's student-run record label will present an artist showcase concert featuring Christopher Barnes, Sex, the Peasantry, and a special guest appearance.
A student discount is available at the Berklee Performance Center.
$10, General Admission
Singers' Night Spring 2008
Wednesday, April 23, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Twelve voice students perform in a variety of styles, from jazz, rock, and country to r&b, alternative, and folk—both original compositions and covers by such artists as Michael Bublé, Bethany Dillon, Phyllis Hyman, Bob Marley, Smokie Norful, and Stevie Wonder. [details]
April
24
The New Brew
Thursday, April 24, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Featuring Karlyn Jurgensen and Sara Houser
Free
Music of the Crusaders: Back to the Groove
Thursday, April 24, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
This is concert of the instrumental funk and soul music of the Crusaders performed under the direction of Dan Moretti. The instrumentation is the original Crusaders set up with drums, bass, piano, guitar, tenor, and bone. [details]
Ensemble Performances
Thursday, April 24, 1:45 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Berklee College of Music presents back-to-back concerts of various class ensembles. Many styles and genres are represented as Berklee faculty present each of their ensembles' end-of-semester performance final. [details]
Ensemble Performances
Thursday, April 24, 1:45 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Berklee College of Music presents back-to-back concerts of various class ensembles. Many styles and genres are represented as Berklee faculty present each of their ensembles' end-of-semester performance final. [details]
21st Century Groove Ensemble
Thursday, April 24, 2:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
A small band incorporating new beats and ideas performs standards and David Fiuczynski originals.
Classic Rock Ensemble Final Performance
Thursday, April 24, 3:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Faculty member Greg Wardson presents his ensemble performing classic rock music from the 1960s and '70's.
The Berklee Music of James Brown Ensemble
Thursday, April 24, 4:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
The music of James Brown will be performed in both original and special arrangements by Berklee students Johnathan Bailey and Jake Cohen, drums; Leah Cooper, alto sax; Enrico DeTrizio, keys; Evan Marien and Brian Paulding, trombone; Steve Morell, tenor saxophone; and John Hun Song, guitar. Faculty member Kenwood Dennard directs the group.
Berklee Clarinet Choir
Thursday, April 24, 4:00 p.m., Room F12, 22 The Fenway
Traditional and modern works written for large clarinet choir featuring a world premiere by faculty member Dennis Leclaire. Other composers: Paquito D'Rivera, W. A. Mozart, and Alec Templeton. [details]
Senior Violin Recital: Amberly Rosen
Thursday, April 24, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Violinist/fiddle player Amberly Rosen presents her senior recital, a program combining eclectic repertoire from all over the world. Balkan, Transcarpathian, Mediterranean, Klezmer, and old American traditional music will merge with a taste of classical, a hint of jazz, and the click of fiddle dancing.
Jazz Composition Portfolio Recital: Eric Gardner
Thursday, April 24, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Composer Eric Gardner presents his jazz composition portfolio senior recital.
Music of Stevie, Chaka, Marvin, and Aretha
Thursday, April 24, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Faculty member Skip Smith directs a student ensemble performing the music of Stevie Wonder, Chaka Kahn, Marvin Gaye, and Aretha Franklin.
Thursday, April 24, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
The Berklee College of Music Guitar Department presents a student showcase featuring Berklee's finest student rock/pop guitarists. Hosted by Mike Ihde and Abby Zocher, the concert will feature a variety of styles within the rock/pop realm, including metal, rock, fingerstyle, fusion, and singer/songwriter. Featured guitarists for the evening are Keppie Coutts, Nili Brosh, Ivan Chopik, Nathan Reich, Lee Moretti, Sabi Saltiel, Serghio Jansen, and Bhrigu Sahni.
April
25
Frances Moore Lappé: Creativity and Courage, Making a Difference in a World Gone Mad
Friday, April 25, 9:30 a.m., Boston Architectural College, Casieri Hall
Frances Moore Lappé is the author of 16 books, including the bestseller Diet for a Small Planet, which awakened a whole generation to the human-made causes of hunger and the significance of our everyday choices. In her latest book, Getting a Grip: Clarity, Creativity, and Courage in a World Gone Mad, Lappé affirms that it is possible to use our creative energy to build a world that promotes democracy, empowers individuals, and emphasizes community. [details]
The Berklee ECM Ensemble
Friday, April 25, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
The Berklee ECM Ensemble presents compositions by John Abercrombie, Jan Garbarek, Dave Holland, John Hollenbeck, Kenny Wheeler, and others under the direction of faculty member Bruno Raberg.
Ensemble Performances
Friday, April 25, 1:45 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Berklee College of Music presents back-to-back concerts of various class ensembles. Many styles and genres are represented as Berklee faculty present each of their ensembles' end-of-semester performance final. [details]
Ensemble Performances
Friday, April 25, 1:45 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Berklee College of Music presents back-to-back concerts of various class ensembles. Many styles and genres are represented as Berklee faculty present each of their ensembles' end-of-semester performance final. [details]
Berklee Marimba Concert
Friday, April 25, 2:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
The spring edition of the Berklee Marimba Concert will feature members of Berklee Marimba Ensembles 2 and 3 plus the Marimba Transcriptions and Repertoire Lab performing a varied program for small marimba ensembles. Selections will include John Adams, Bach, Bartok, Beethoven, Peter Klatzow, Mario Rodriguez, and Led Zeppelin! [details]
Berklee Music of Jimi Hendrix Ensemble
Friday, April 25, 4:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
The classic rock ensemble performs music by Hendrix as well as his contemporaries the Beatles, Cream, Janis Joplin, Buddy Miles, and Jethro Tull. Faculty drummer Kenwood Dennard directs the group.
Senior Voice Recital: Ashley Alexander
Friday, April 25, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Vocalist Ashley Alexander will be performing music off of her up coming CD as well as a variety of her favorite covers for her senior recital. The show will feature a talented band of musicians, who are some of her closest friends. Join Alexander for a heartfelt evening of entertainment.
Naoki Michiwaki
Friday, April 25, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Jazz/funk pianist Naoki is performing some of his original tunes and standards with his friends. This will be his last recital at Berklee. Don't miss it!
Miles Davis Acoustic
Friday, April 25, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Under the direction of faculty trumpeter Ken Cervenka, a student ensemble will play acoustic Jazz from the Miles Davis groups from 1945 to 1968.
The Fiery Furnaces, Mumble News
Friday, April 25, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Fiery Furnaces: This engaging, Brooklyn-based, brother and sister rock duo has been compared to the White Stripes. After their 2003 garage-blues debut, Gallowsbird's Bark, Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger strayed into esoteric, prog-inspired experimentation on their next few offerings. Their new disc, Widow City finds them coming back down to earth. [details]
Playing the music of D'Angelo, Curtis Mayfield, and more, hand percussionist Doug Smith presents his senior recital. Originals by Rebel and the Universal Truth with other original compositions.
Senior Guitar Recital: Graham Lambert
Saturday, April 26, 5:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Eclectic, original, and standard jazz tunes with mix of world folk and jazz from guitarist Graham Lambert for his senior recital.
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Joy Behar
Saturday, April 26, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Star of ABC-TV's The View. An evening of hilarious comedy!
While the Click Five may be “old souls,” there’s a brand-new member: 21-year-old singer/guitarist Kyle Patrick, who, like the rest of the band, attended Berklee. Their second album Modern Minds and Pastimes features the single “Jenny,” which meshes musical buoyancy with melancholy sentiment. Beautiful Lies is a Boston-based alternative pop-rock band with an eclectic sound. [details]
$15 adult general admission; student discount available at the Berklee Performance Center box office.
Berklee College of Music presents back-to-back concerts of various class ensembles. Many styles and genres are represented as Berklee faculty present each of their ensembles' end-of-semester performance final. [details]
Odd Meters are Not Odd Anymore
Monday, April 28, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Standards and original compositions played by Leo Blanco's Odd Meter Ensemble.
Ensemble Performances
Monday, April 28, 1:45 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Berklee professors present back-to-back concerts by various class ensembles as their end-of-semester performance finals. The groups span many styles and genres. [details]
The Berklee Joni Mitchell Ensemble
Monday, April 28, 2:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
The Berklee Joni Mitchell Ensemble performs the singer/songwriter's compositions arranged for voice, guitars, violin, mountain dulcimer, piano, bass, and drums. Faculty guitarist Abigail Zocher directs.
Soul-Stirring Day of H.E.M. (Hightly Emotional Music)
Monday, April 28, 4:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Each semester Berklee joins the larger Boston community in a daylong celebration of soul-stirring renditions of some of America’s finest contemporary classical music. Starting with a tribute to the blues, jazz, gospel, r&b, soul, and spirituals, this series of concerts defies categories. Performers will feature the music of Regina Belle, Roberta Flack, Lionel Ritchie, and Nancy Wilson, among others, plus a special tribute to the Magnificent Seven. [details]
Senior Percussion Recital: Nick D'Agostino
Monday, April 28, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Drummer Nick D'Agostino will be performing a set of music with his friends for his senior recital.
Jazz Composition Portfolio Recital: Ignacio Hernandez
Monday, April 28, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Ignacio Hernandez presents his works for a 10-piece band. Focusing on jazz and incorporating rhythms from South America, Ignacio's music is a new and refreshing sound. He has studied jazz composition for five semesters at Berklee and received the Herb Pomeroy and Carla Bley awards.
My Soul Say “Yes”
Monday, April 28, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Associate Professor Dennis Montgomery III leads Berklee’s Reverence Gospel Ensemble, OverJoyed, Women of Virtue, and Men of Valor in an evening of gospel music composed by Dennis Montgomery III, Rashad McPherson, L. Spencer Smith, Diedrick Haddon, and other prominent gospel composers. Prepare to say “Yes" as you come to be blessed.
April
29
Ensemble Performances
Tuesday, April 29, 1:45 a.m., Berk Recital Hall
Berklee College of Music presents back-to-back concerts of various class ensembles. Many styles and genres are represented as Berklee faculty present each of their ensembles' end-of-semester performance final. [details]
Terri Lyne Carrington Ensemble
Tuesday, April 29, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
This student ensemble will perform both original compositions and contemporary jazz compositions by various artists—Michael Brecker, Ornette Coleman, Roy Hargrove, Lennon/McCartney, and others—under the direction of faculty member Terri Lyne Carrington.
[details]
The New Brew
Tuesday, April 29, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Featuring Molly Dorsman and friends.
Free
New Orleans Street Band
Tuesday, April 29, 2:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Brass department faculty member Charles Lewis presents a concert of music in the New Orleans tradition including standards such as Precious Lord, My Blue Heaven, Royal Garden Blues, and others.
The Traveler—Music of Myron Walden & Chibuzo Music
Tuesday, April 29, 3:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Under the direction of Darren Barrett.
Ensemble Performances
Tuesday, April 29, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Berklee College of Music presents back-to-back concerts of various class ensembles. Many styles and genres are represented as Berklee faculty present each of their ensembles' end-of-semester performance final. [details]
South American Ensemble
Tuesday, April 29, 4:45 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
This ensemble, under the direction of faculty member Leo Blanco, will perform contemporary repertoire from Peru and Venezuela including music by Eva Ayllón, Simon Diaz, and Otilio Galindez.
Senior Guitar Recital: Robert Mulyarahardja
Tuesday, April 29, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Guitarist Robert Mulyarahardja presents his senior recital.
Students of Neil Olmstead
Tuesday, April 29, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Students of Neil Olmstead will perform in solo and duo settings. Solo classical piano works and solo and duo jazz pieces will be played by Neil's private lesson students and students in his Contrapuntal Jazz Improvisation class.
Neo-Soul Ensemble
Tuesday, April 29, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Faculty member Skip Smith presents his ensemble performing music by Gnarls Barkley, Jill Scott, Sly Stone, and others.
The Berklee Concert Jazz Orchestra
Tuesday, April 29, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
The Berklee Concert Jazz Orchestra—under the direction of faculty composer, arranger and trumpeter Greg Hopkins—is one of the most prestigious performing groups at Berklee. The CJO features the finest jazz instrumentalists in the school playing primarily original music written for the group by the most accomplished jazz composers on campus.
April
30
Ensemble Performances
Wednesday, April 30, 1:45 a.m., Berk Recital Hall
Berklee College of Music presents back-to-back concerts of various class ensembles. Many styles and genres are represented as Berklee faculty present each of their ensembles' end-of-semester performance final. [details]
The Berklee Klezmer and Yiddish Music Ensemble
Wednesday, April 30, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Under the direction of Michael Wartofsky, the Berklee Klezmer and Yiddish Music Ensemble presents old-world, soulful Jewish music from Eastern Europe and also fuses mystical ecstasy with contemporary rock, funk, swing, and modern jazz styles. Features vocals in Yiddish and in English.
Ensemble Performances
Wednesday, April 30, 1:45 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
Berklee College of Music presents back-to-back concerts of various class ensembles. Many styles and genres are represented as Berklee faculty present each of their ensembles' end-of-semester performance final. [details]
An Afternoon of Horace Silver's Music
Wednesday, April 30, 2:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Horace Silver’s music spans a spectrum of jazz genres from hard bop to serene ballads. Some compositions have complex harmonic material and others "down home" chords content. This student ensemble will perform Silver’s pieces under the direction of faculty trumpeter Paul Fontaine.
Steve Coleman Ensemble/Contemporary Fusion Ensemble
Wednesday, April 30, 4:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Two bands under the direction of Bob Schlink. The first is the Steve Coleman Ensemble featuring music by Steve Coleman and original pieces by the students. The second band is the Contemporary Fusion Ensemble.
The Advanced Guitar Performance Lab
Wednesday, April 30, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W
The Advanced Guitar Performance Lab led by faculty guitarist John Baboian consists of five guitars, bass, and drum set. The group performs compositions and arrangements of guitar ensemble material in mainstream and contemporary jazz and Latin styles.
Senior Piano Recital: Seunghan Cha
Wednesday, April 30, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall
Pianist Seunghan Cha presents his senior recital.
The Contemporary Christian Music Ensemble
Wednesday, April 30, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall
Under the direction of faculty member Nancy Morris, this ensemble performs contemporary Christian music.
What the Heck Concert Series Featuring the Steve Heck Band and Ann Pedersen Trio
Wednesday, April 30, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939
Berklee’s monthly jazz concert series premiere. The concert will feature the Steve Heck Band along with special guests Ann Pederson and Claudia Eliza.
Free
The Jazz Revelation Records CD Release Concert
Wednesday, April 30, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center
Jazz Revelation Records, Berklee's student-run jazz label, kicks off the new season with stellar performances from its brand-new CD. The show will feature performances by bands led by Alejandro Carrasco, Pat Carroll, Yuki Ito, Jani Moder, Manami Morita, and Carmen Spada. [details]
