Thursday, April 1, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
A screening of the documentary film Icons Among Us: Jazz in the Present Tense, to be followed by a panel Q&A with special guests Anat Cohen '98, Greg Osby, codirector/cinematographer Lars Larson, and associate producer/production manager B. Dahlia from Paradigm Studios in Seattle.
Free
Mixed World Ensemble
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 1:15 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
This is the first of two recitals by the Mixed World Ensemble led by Jamey Haddad and Alain Mallet. Jazz and ethnic music from around the world mix in a unique blend.
Tavonna Miller Recital
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
A high energy concert full of pop and soul music sung by Tavonna Miller
Spring Winds
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 4:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
The Berklee Flute Choir, the Spring Winds Ensemble, and outstanding flute soloists will present a global music potpourri under the direction of professor Wendy Rolfe.
Mor Ben Yakir Group
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Vocalist Mor Ben Yakir presents this recital.
Arturo Pena Lopez
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Arturo Pena Lopez presents his recital.
Kimberley Fraser Senior Recital
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
This concert will feature fresh arrangements of the fiddle music of Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Guitar Night: R&B/Funk Showcase
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Guitar faculty members Thaddeus Hogarth presents an evening of r&b funk with student-led bands. Featuring some of the hottest r&b funk guitarists on the campus.
Professional Writing Division Awards Concert
Thursday, April 1, 2010, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
The annual Professional Writing Division Awards Concert features original music composed by award winning students, representing the six departments in the PWD, along with the annual Millicen Composition Contest winner. Ensembles vary from orchestra to rock band.
April
2
Percussion Unlimited
Friday, April 2, 2010, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
This concert will feature the Berklee Beginning Percussion Ensemble, directed by Richard Flanagan, and the Berklee Percussion Ensemble, directed by Dean Anderson. The Percussion Department's top total percussion principals will perform some of today's most contemporary percussion ensemble literature. These all-percussion works will include composers such as Steve Reich, William Albright, Carlos Tort, Till Meyn Michael Udow, and Victor Mendoza.
Sang Hyun Park
Friday, April 2, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Pianist Sang Hyun Park will perform a mixture of contemporary jazz and fusion with his band.
Spring 2010 Co-Op Big Band
Friday, April 2, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
This semester's jazz comp seniors present original compositions and/or arrangements for big band. The program will feature pieces by Derek Bomback, Jeremy Stewart, Mark Kilianski, Alan Retamozo, Gabriel Parra, Nikolaos Stamatakis, and Alexander Trampas.
Scott Quintana's Senior Recital
Friday, April 2, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Drummer Scott Quintana presents a night of jazz, funk, and some r&b.
Зеркало, Dylan Coleman's Recital
Friday, April 2, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Bassist Dylan Coleman and friends improvise music based on classical, g-funk, traditional, and popular music themes from around the world.
Berklee Marimba Concert II
Friday, April 2, 2010, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Showcasing members of Berklee Marimba Ensemble 3 and Marimba Transcriptions and Repertoire Lab, the program features music of Samuel Barber, Philip Carlsen, Louis Moreau Gottschalk, Enrique Hernandez, W. A. Mozart, Michael Nyman, Robin Pecknold, Astor Piazzolla, and Studio 99.
Percussion Department Spring 2010 Award Winners' Concert
Friday, April 2, 2010, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
Directed by Yoron Israel, this concert will feature Berklee's Percussion Department scholarship award winners of spring 2010. The 18 students represent some of Berklee's finest drumset, total percussion, hand percussion, vibraphone, and marimba performers and scholastic achievers. They will cover a wide variety of musical idioms, including jazz, fusion, funk, classical, and world styles. In addition to the featured percussionists, a talented group of 11 student accompanists will be heard throughout the evening.
April
3
Natalie Sara Weaver's Senior Recital
Saturday, April 3, 2010, 2:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Natalie Sara Weaver will be playing all original songs for her recital, ranging from folk to blues to rock. She will be on guitar and vocals, backed by her band, including bass, keys, cello, and drums.
Sentirenla Lucia: Food for My Soul
Saturday, April 3, 2010, 2:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Sentirenla Lucia performs a little bit of jazz, soul, r&b, and world music by artists like Sade, Raul Midon, Rahsaan Patterson, and Sara Tavares in this senior recital.
Sonya Perricone's Senior Guitar Recital
Saturday, April 3, 2010, 5:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Guitarist Sonya Perricone will perform a variety of blues, funk, jazz, and pop/rock tunes for her senior recital.
April
4
Meditation and Mastering the Inner Art of Performance
Sunday, April 4, 2010, 2:00 p.m., Fordham Road Studio [Map]
In this two-hour seminar, Josh Summers, a mindfulness consultant, yoga instructor, acupuncturist, and jazz saxophonist, will present both theoretical and practical meditation methods to develop performers' inner capacities. This event is presented by the Performance Division. [details]
KidsJam is workshop which gives Berklee Music Education students, led by Professors Libby Allison and Charlene Ryan, an opportunity to practice their skills in a fun and energetic, performance-style setting. Each session will involve singing, moving, playing instruments, stories, listening, and creating or improvising music. Email kidsjam@berklee.edu for a reservation form.
Reservations Required
Jeffrey Werbock: Art Music of Azerbaijan
Monday, April 5, 2010, 1:15 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Jeffrey Werbock will present an clinic of instrumental solo improvisations based on traditional Azerbaijan mugam, played on oud (fretless wood-face short-neck lute), tar (fretted skin-face long-neck lute), and kamancha (skin-face spike fiddle). [details]
Funkallisto: Felice Puopolo
Monday, April 5, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Bassist Felice Puopolo presents a recital featuring funk/fusion.
Play to Express, Not to Impress: Milo Coello
Monday, April 5, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Come see Milo Coello perform on his senior recital. He will be performing with some of Berklee's top musicians, and the night will be filled with some great original songs, and a few covers from bands like Yellowjackets, Chick Corea, Pat Metheny, etc. Milo's band Tornasol will close the show with its rock/pop hits.
Matt Funamura
Monday, April 5, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Trumpet player Matt Funamura leads this recital.
Emi Inaba Jazz Orchestra
Monday, April 5, 2010, 7:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Emi Inaba's graduate concert, performing her original compositions for jazz orchestra. Inaba’s compositions display a wide range of colors and expressions, reflecting her uniqueness, as well as her command of classical and jazz.
Piano Department Student Concert
Monday, April 5, 2010, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
The Piano Department features several outstanding piano students chosen by CD submissions.
The Red Room at Cafe 939 presents its hour-long lunchtime concert series, the New Brew, featuring Trevor Jude Smith. Bring your lunch or indulge your palate with coffeehouse fare. [details]
Free
Ari Hoenig Clinic
Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 1:15 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
This senior recital will primarily be jazz standards performed by Joseph Lofar's jazz quartet, and will feature improvisation.
Elizabeth Thomas Spring Recital
Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 5:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
An evening of jazz, blues, and rock including some of Elizabeth Thomas's original compositions. She will be accompanied by some of Berklee's best musicians.
Iker Cedeno's Senior Recital
Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
A recital that covers solo acoustic guitar, bluegrass, country, and instrumental rock.
Sayuri Shimada
Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Bassist Sayuri Shimada presents her senior recital.
Donna McElroy
Berklee Artists Series at Scullers
Donna McElroy and Friends
Tuesday, April 6, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Scullers Jazz Club [Map]
The Berklee Artists Series at Scullars continues with acclaimed vocalist and Berklee professor Donna McElroy.
Berklee College of Music and Royal Hospital for Neuro-Disability
Music Technology in Therapeutic and Health Settings Symposium
Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 8:45 a.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
This one-day symposium aims to provide information and skills development for applying electronic music technologies in clinical settings. Although the day will focus on music therapy practice, emphasis will be given to interdisciplinary collaboration as an essential part of clinical services where technology is employed. [details]
Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 1:15 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Berklee's 16th annual Liberal Arts Symposium will feature Janis Ian, an American songwriter, singer, musician, columnist, and author. [details]
Yuhan Su
Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Yuhan Su leads her first recital at Berklee, presenting jazz and some original music.
Daniel Berges
Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Daniel Berges presents his senior recital featuring Spanish, Latin, and jazz influences.
Ben Guerrero's "Fun with Fusion"
Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Ben Guerrero (drums) and friends will play a variety of jazz/rock fusion songs from the '70s to the present featuring songs by Bill Bruford, Chick Corea, Allan Holdsworth, Guthrie Govan, and originals.
Storytellers 2010
Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Berklee's most talented pop/rock singers and songwriters reveal the stories behind the songs. Directed by Didi Stewart and Alizon Lissance.
April
8
St. Sithians Marimba Band
Music Education Symposium
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 9:00 a.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
The 2010 Music Education Symposium at Berklee College of Music—Across the Borders, Across the Sea—will offer a forum to discuss current practices in education. Cohosted by Grammy-nominated recording artist, conductor, composer, and Berklee ambassador for artistry in education Patrice Rushen and Music Education Department chair Cecil Adderley, the all-day event will feature clinics and performances. [details]
New Brew Lunchtime Concert Series
Natalie Smith
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
The Red Room at Cafe 939 presents its hour-long lunchtime concert series the New Brew featuring: Natalie Smith. Bring your lunch or indulge your palate with coffeehouse fare. [details]
Free
Janis Ian
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 1:15 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
The featured speaker at Berklee's 16th Liberal Arts Symposium, Janis Ian is an American songwriter, singer, musician, columnist, and author. [details]
Blues Power
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Join Dylan McDonald and friends for an evening of contemporary blues music.
Lizz Potter's Senior Recital
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Lizz Potter will be closing out her final semester at Berklee with a fabulous recital. Come hear a range of music, pop/rock, country, r&b, and some of Potter's originals. Featuring the Lizz Potter Band—drums, keys, guitar, bass, voice, and some special guests.
Elliot Klein
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Elliot Klein presents this guitar recital.
Those Who Can Teach: Perform!
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Each semester, music education students demonstrate their performance skills and their connection to the proficiencies, standards, and skills that they employ as teachers.
NY Songwriters Circle
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
The New York Songwriters Circle returns to the Red Room at Cafe 939 to showcase the talents of six seasoned songwriters. [details]
Thursday, April 8, 2010, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
Since arriving as a student at Berklee in 1960, Gary Burton has led groups that have defined the state-of-the-art of jazz for five decades, while forming lasting relationships and receiving six Grammys. In this performance, Burton joins bandmates from his seminal groups. Artists include the members of his first Berklee band, Mick Goodrick, Abe Laboriel, and Harry Blazer; John Scofield, Joe Lovano, Steve Swallow, Antonio Sanchez, Donny McCaslin, Jim Odgren, Makoto Ozone, and Tiger Okoshi; and his Next Generation Band with Julian Lage, Vadim Neselovskyi, Luques Curtis, and James Williams. Learn more about the event.
This event is not open to the public. Admission only with Berklee ID. Event details are available to Berklee community members who sign in at berklee.net.
Janis Ian, will be the featured speaker and artist at Berklee's 16th annual Liberal Arts Symposium. Ian will also complete a week-long residency on the Berklee campus from April 5-9.
[details]
Gordon Chambers Clinic: The 2010 ASCAP Foundation’s Songwriter in Residence
Friday, April 9, 2010, 1:15 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
The Songwriting Department presents a clinic with Gordon Chambers. An eight-time ASCAP winner, Chambers has written songs for over 60 recording artists, including Aretha Franklin, Queen Latifah, Usher, Brandy, and Marc Anthony. His two-day visit to Berklee will showcase all facets of his songwriting, producing, and performing talents. [details]
An Evening with Evan Oxenhandler
Friday, April 9, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Come enjoy an evening of music with Evan and his outfit of miscreant musicians. This senior recital is the culmination of Evan's career at Berklee, an evening he wishes to share with one and all. Styles will range from jazz, to funk, to everything in between. See you there!
When the Dawn Breaks: Hiromi Sugahara
Friday, April 9, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Japanese vocalist Hiromi Sugahara sings jazz tunes with her fabulous band. The pensive sound takes you into a wonderful night.
April
10
Tom Katsiyiannis' Senior Recital
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 2:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
A melange of tunes ranging from original material to classic covers to real book interpretations. Prepare for the sensational blend of rock 'n' roll and funk jazz!
Jessica Smith Senior Recital
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 5:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
This concert features a variety of music, ranging from classical baroque to modern jazz to video game music.
Diogo Souza Senior Guitar Recital
Saturday, April 10, 2010, 5:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Jazz standards arranged with a samba grove will feature special guest Marcos Santos on percussion.
April
12
KidsJam @ Berklee
Teddy Bear's Picnic
Monday, April 12, 2010, 11:00 a.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
KidsJam is workshop which gives Berklee Music Education students, led by Professors Libby Allison and Charlene Ryan, an opportunity to practice their skills in a fun and energetic, performance-style setting. Each session will involve singing, moving, playing instruments, stories, listening, and creating or improvising music. Email kidsjam@berklee.edu for a reservation form.
Reservations Required
David Grier
Monday, April 12, 2010, 1:15 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
For the past several years, David Grier has been voted Best Guitar Player of the Year by the members of the International Bluegrass Music Association. [details]
Trevor Exter
Monday, April 12, 2010, 1:15 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Virtuoso cello with original songs.
Tuna Fish and Friends Fusion Experience
Monday, April 12, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
The concert will include tunes from the Yellowjackets, Chick Corea, Bob Quaranta, and possibly some originals.
Akiko Ito's Jazz Composition Portfolio Recital
Monday, April 12, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Akiko Ito's jazz orchestra will be performing original compositions conducted by Akiko Ito.
Ari Friedman's Senior Recital
Monday, April 12, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Join Ari and an ensemble of Berklee friends in an eclectic evening of rock, metal, gypsy jazz, surf, and more.
Branko Popovic Senior Recital
Monday, April 12, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Drummer Branko Popovic presents this senior recital.
The Blood Mountain Brothers perform unique arrangements of classic American music—from Stephen Foster to Little Feat—with an acoustic, front porch, sweet tea vibe. Come see our very own Roger Brown on drums and percussion, together with Mark Caddell, bass and vocals; Richard Curzi, piano and vocals; Jim Wooster, guitar; and Paul Judge, guitar and vocals, plus some special guests.
$10
Tom Kain Double Trio
Monday, April 12, 2010, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Come join Tom Kain as he leads two keyboard trios (Piano and B-3 Organ) and special guests through various jazz favorites. Among others, the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim, Tower of Power, George Shearing, and Chick Corea will be on the bill.
John Baboian
Arsenal Arts
Berklee Jazz: The John Baboian Quartet
Monday, April 12, 2010, 7:30 p.m., Arsenal Center for the Arts [Map]
The John Baboian Quartet is made up of John Baboian, guitar; Daniel Ian Smith, woodwinds; Bruce Gertz, bass; and Larry Finn, drums. All longtime professors at Berklee, their music consists of original compositions and original arrangements of jazz standards.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Drummer Marton Juhasz presents some improvisational music within the jazz idiom.
Tzu-Li Ho
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 5:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Arranged by Tzu-Li, this recital will feature some Latin jazz and Final Fantasy songs.
Hyunjoong Ekah Kim and Friends
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
The group will be playing original tunes in styles of Brazilian/Afro-Cuban and contemporary jazz.
Hyunpill Shin's Jazz Composition Portfolio Recital
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Hyunpill Shin presents this jazz composition portfolio recital.
Andrew Halchak
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Saxophonist Andrew Halchak will be performing a must-see senior recital with his small band. Come see some of the finest jazz musicians Berklee has to offer.
Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra in Concert
Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 8:00 p.m., First Church of Boston [Map]
The Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra performs a concert featuring selections from Patrice Rushen's Martin Luther King Suite, with the composer in attendance. The concert features Berklee Presidential Scholar Ada Pasternak and premieres works by the winners of the BCSO Composition Competition: Sonya Belousova's "By the Pike's Wish" and Simone Scazzocchi's "Toys (Chapter 3)." [details]
Free and open to the public
April
14
Almir Cortes
Almir Cortes on Jacob do Bandolim
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 1:15 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
This workshop aims to describe the contributions of Jacob do Bandolim as a choro musician, putting emphasis on the particularities of his personal style through a study of the social and cultural contexts that shaped his musical development; an introduction to the interpretative elements of his musical style, extracted from the analysis of his interpretations of selected works of two important choro composers, Ernesto Nazareth and Pixinguinha; and an exposition of pictures and recordings, including musical examples (played by Almir Cortes) and transcriptions of Jacob’s significant recordings. [details]
Sharon Raizer's Recital
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 4:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Sharon Raizer will perform a collection of diverse pieces in the styles of pop, classical, folk, and jazz.
Rika Ikeda Jazz Violin Recital
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Rika Ikeda, who has been performing local jazz clubs every week, is giving her first recital. She will feature grooving original music supported by international musicians.
Uyanga Boldbaatar
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Uyanga Boldbaatar presents neo-soul originals and covers with world vibes. Special guest: The Women of the World.
Jazz Composition Recital: Jeremy Stewart
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Jeremy Stewart presents his jazz composition portfolio recital.
Executive Sessions Presents
Steve Oristaglio and Friends
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Steve Oristaglio and the Full Circle Band debut on the Boston music scene with a passion for playing rock and roll, blues, and pop favorites. This exciting multi-talented band of Berklee musicians and tour professionals lights up the night with fresh sounds, driving beats, and the sultry vocals of guest star Maggie Seelig. Oristaglio and his band will also be performing with the opening acts, Chris Lax and Hillary Reynolds.
$10
Kazuyo Kuriya Jazz Orchestra
Wednesday, April 14, 2010, 7:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Kazuyo Kuriya, flautist, composer and arranger, will be performing and conducting her original compositions with her jazz orchestra. This concert is also her jazz composition portfolio recital.
April
15
New Brew Lunchtime Concert Series
Farin Hite
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
The Red Room at Cafe 939 presents its hour-long lunchtime concert series the New Brew featuring: Farin Hite. Bring your lunch or indulge your palate with coffeehouse fare. [details]
Free
Snow Owl
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 1:15 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
A clinic with electric bassist Snow Owl.
Derek Bomback's Senior Jazz Composition Recital
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
A catalogue of original compositions from Derek Bomback's studies at Berklee. The repertoire, being entirely jazz, will range from small trio performances to big band pieces.
Shira Bokov's Recital
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Performance major Shira Bokov will sing some of his favorite tunes, including pop, jazz, and Latin.
Min Sun Park's Senior Recital
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Pianist Min Sun Park's Senior Recital will feature different instrumental settings, originals, and jazz standards.
Envisioning 21st-Century Music Business Models: Marketing Through Social Media
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 7:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Please join us for an in-depth panel discussion about best integrated marketing practices in the music industry today, and find out how experts leverage web technology and social media. Panelists include the marketing minds behind many successful acts, including Nine Inch Nails, Elvis Costello, Los Tigres del Norte, and John Legend. [details]
The Cringe
The Cringe / Jamie McLean
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Driven by the gutsy lead vocals and savvy songwriting of John Cusimano, the Cringe has been bringing their blend of politicized power pop and big-belt-buckle blare to fans across the country since 2004. Jamie McLean is an astounding songwriter, vocalist, and player in that place where Southern and streetwise rock, roadhouse blues, downtown r&b, and swampy soul music find communion, and his new album, Completely, will catch you by surprise. [details]
Thursday, April 15, 2010, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
Berklee's premier vocal event offers a variety of styles and musical settings for some of the college's exceptional singers. The outstanding lead singers will be chosen from more than 100 students who audition for a spot in this immensely popular concert.
Berklee's the Red Room at Cafe 939 is pleased to announce the return of Matthew Perryman Jones. He has previously played the room with the Ten Out of Tenn tour. His latest album Swallow The Sea was released in August and several singles have been featured on Private Practice, Kyle XY, One Tree Hill, and other shows.
$10/GA $8/Student
Saturday, April 17, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
An outstanding voice in the new generation of fado singers, Portugal's Ana Moura transcends her youth with a maturity that speaks of the pain of separation, unrequited love and longing. She has a gorgeous contralto voice, and her soulful and riveting interpretations are both heartbreaking and uplifting. Billboard calls her "soul-stirring... superb."
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Dan Moretti, David Fiuczynski, and Larry Watson. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, funk, rock, soul, and r&b. [details]
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 1:45 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Fernando Brandao, Rebecca Cline, Leo Blanco, and John Pierce. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, and Odd Meters. [details]
Free
Ensemble Showcase: Brass, Spoken Word
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 4:45 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Charlie Lewis and Brian Ellis. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including brass and spoken word. [details]
Free
Gizem Gokoglu & Friends
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Gizem Gokoglu presents her senior recital. This performance will consist of her oiginals and jazz arrangements.
Mike Pressley's Senior Recital
Tuesday, April 20, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
From Classical to Jazz and everything in-between. Featuring brass quintet music from Gershwin's Porgy and Bess, a solo trumpet piece from Halsey Stevens, and wrapping up with some smooth ballads.
April
21
Ensemble Showcase: Jazz, Latin Jazz, Rock
Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 1:45 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Ken Cervenka, Rebecca Cline, Kenwood Dennard, and Robert Schlink. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, Latin jazz, and rock.
[details]
Ensemble Showcase: Jazz, Chamber, Heavy Metal
Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 1:45 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Paul Elmen, Mimi Rabson, Robert Schlink, and Consuelo Candelaria. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, chamber, and heavy metal. [details]
Ensemble Showcase: Folk, Soul, Neo-Soul
Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 3:30 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Abigail Aronson and Skip Smith. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including folk, soul, and neo-soul. [details]
John Taylor Senior Recital
Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Come see John Taylor perform with his friends as they rock out in a multifaceted show ranging from western swing to soul, to singer/songwriter styles. Featuring songs from Jonny Lang, Brad Paisley, John Mayer, and some originals.
Emotional Resonance: Sagit Zilberman
Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Sagit Zilberman presents this recital.
Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida
Wednesday, April 21, 2010, 7:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
Berklee students from the Berklee Musical Theater Workshop and Musical Theater Orchestra present a completely staged and costumed production of Elton John and Tim Rice's rock musical Aida, with a 24-piece orchestra. Based on Verdi's opera, Aida tells the timeless love story of a Nubian princess and her Egyptian captor. Emotions run high; there is jealousy, intrigue, and a beautiful but ill-fated love story, all told through the great rock music of Elton John and the lyrics of Tim Rice. Ashley Cook portrays Aida and Rodney Bush will fill the role of Radames, the Egyptian captain. The show will run for one night only.
April
22
Ensemble Showcase: Soul, Salsa, Afropop, Chamber
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Kenwood Dennard, Bernardo Hernandez, Bob Pilkington, and Robin Ginenthal. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including soul, salsa, Afropop, and chamber. [details]
Free
Ensemble Showcase: Pop, Rock, Jazz, R&B, Gospel, Brazilian, Latin Jazz
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 1:45 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Ken Zambello, George Russell, Fernando Brandao, and Victor Mendoza. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including pop, rock, jazz, r&b, gospel, Brazilian, and Latin jazz. [details]
Free
Berklee Ensembles
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 1:45 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Marcello Pellitteri, Lin Biviano, and Leo Blanco. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz and Latin jazz. [details]
Free
The Last Word: Ed Ricco's Senior Recital
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Ed Ricco and company perform a variety of blues/rock favorites and more.
Darsell Obregon's Senior Recital
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Vocalist Darsell Obregon presents a mix of neo-soul, r&b, Latin, and some pop music in this senior recital.
Jazz Revelation Records CD Release Concert
Thursday, April 22, 2010, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
Original jazz compositions from top Berklee student players featuring bass, drums, and guitar.
April
23
Ensemble Showcase: Jazz, Funk, Soul, Dominican
Friday, April 23, 2010, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Berklee Ensembles - 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 ensemble’s end-of-semester performance final. [details]
Free
Ensemble Showcase: Jazz, Funk, R&B, Afro Cuban
Friday, April 23, 2010, 1:45 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
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 ensemble’s end of semester performance final. [details]
Free
Patrick's Senior Recital
Friday, April 23, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Patrick Anseth's senior recital will feature a jazz quartet.
Changwon Lee Senior Recital
Friday, April 23, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
The Changwon Lee Quintet performs in this senior recital.
Bryan Adams
Live Nation
Bryan Adams—Bare Bones Tour
Friday, April 23, 2010, 7:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
For nearly 30 years Bryan Adams has been entertaining and electrifying audiences around the world. He now brings his very special acoustic performance, the Bare Bones Tour, to Boston, live at the BPC.
Singer/songwriter Jason Reeves' forthcoming album takes listeners on a contemplative journey of love, hope, heartbreak, and renewal. Originally available only online and at his shows, the album earned a Top Folk Album of 2007 distinction from iTunes. Now signed to Warner Bros., Reeves continues to have an outlook as pure as ever. [details]
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 10:00 a.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Join award-winning children's music artists Leeny and Tamara for a rocking good time that will have the whole family learning, giggling, and singing along. [details]
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 11:30 a.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Join award-winning children's music artists Leeny and Tamara for a rocking good time that will have the whole family learning, giggling, and singing along. [details]
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 2:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
A concert of some original big band music as well as some unique non-original music played by an all-star big band.
Luke Mutchler
Saturday, April 24, 2010, 2:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Luke Mutchler presents his seven-piece funk and swing ensemble in this senior recital.
April
26
Ensemble Showcases: Jazz, Rock, Hip-Hop, Heavy Metal
Monday, April 26, 2010, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Joanne Brackeen, Kudisan Kai, Brian Ellis, and Robert Schlink. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, rock, hip-hop, and heavy metal. [details]
Free
Ensemble Showcases: Improv, Gospel, Big Band, Funk
Monday, April 26, 2010, 1:45 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Bob Doezema, Dennis Montgomery, Jerry Cecco, and Bob Tamagni. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including improv, gospel, big band, and funk. [details]
Free
Ensemble Showcase: New Orleans Jazz, Fusion
Monday, April 26, 2010, 1:45 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Brian Ellis, Charlie Lewis, and Robert Schlink. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including New Orleans jazz and fusion. [details]
Free
Meltem Ege's Senior Recital
Monday, April 26, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
A wonderful hour of jazz and beyond. Original compositions as well as unique arrangements of hand-picked organically grown standards. Enjoy!
Liz Turner Sings The Best of Broadway
Monday, April 26, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Liz Turner sings The Best of Broadway for her senior voice recital at Berklee. Listen to your favorite classic and contemporary showtunes performed by Berklee's greatest musical theater students.
April
27
Meagan Hickman
New Brew Lunchtime Concert Series
Meagan Hickman
Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
The Red Room at Cafe 939 presents its hour-long lunchtime concert series, the New Brew, featuring Meagan Hickman. Bring your lunch or indulge your palate with coffeehouse fare.
Ensemble Showcase: Middle Eastern, Jazz
Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Christiane Karam, Darren Barrett, and Terri Lyne Carrington. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including Middle Eastern and jazz. [details]
Free
Ensemble Showcase: Klezmer, Jazz
Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 1:45 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Michael Wartofsky, Lello Molinari, and Dave Samuels. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including klezmer and jazz. [details]
Free
Ensemble Showcase: Celtic, Bluegrass
Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 4:45 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members John McGann and David Hollender. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including Celtic and blugrass. [details]
Free
An Evening of Metal
Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
A night of neo-classically influenced heavy metal music from the masters. Featuring guitar, bass, drums, keys, and attitude, led by Dylan Mays.
James Partridge's Senior Recital
Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
James Partridge presents his senior recital.
Berklee Jazz/World String Orchestra
Tuesday, April 27, 2010, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
The Berklee Jazz/World String Orchestra, directed by Eugene Friesen, presents an evening of diverse new works for strings.
April
28
Ensemble Showcase: Jazz, Latin, Chamber, Funk
Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 1:45 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Carolyn Wilkins, Marcello Pellitteri, Barbara LaFitte, and Dave Weigert. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, Latin, chamber, and funk. [details]
Free
Ensemble Showcase: Jazz, Fusion
Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 1:45 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Dave Samuels, Rebecca Cline, and Neal Itzler. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz and fusion. [details]
Free
Ensemble Showcase: World, Afropop, Fusion, Contemporary Christian
Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 2:15 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Ron Reid, Jamey Haddad, Alain Mallet, Tiger Okoshi, and Nancy Morris. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including world, Afropop, fusion, and contemporary Christian. [details]
Free
Whoa... That Was Fast!: Asa Bjarnadottir
Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Icelandic vocalist Asa Bjarnadottir sings a few jazz and pop songs.
Rock Vendetta
Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Guitarist Shawn Mills presents this recital featuring blues-rock, neo-classical, and metal guitar works.
Sam and Ruby
Sam and Ruby / Liz Longley
Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Sam and Ruby's The Here and The Now showcases arrangements that are beautifully understated, relying on acoustic and electric guitars, brushes of percussion, the occasional string section, and, above all, those two intertwining voices. [details]
$10, $8 students, general admission
Berklee Rainbow Band: A Lifetime Celebration
Wednesday, April 28, 2010, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
Great classic music from the history of jazz with featured vocalist Aubrey Logan.
Presented by Phil Wilson.
April
29
Ensemble Showcase: South American, Jazz, Blues, Reggae
Thursday, April 29, 2010, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Leo Blanco, Jeffrey Galindo, Lin Biviano, Dave Weigert, and Matt Jensen. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including South American, jazz, blues, and reggae. [details]
Free
Ensemble Showcase: Jazz, Golden Oldies, Progressive Rock, Middle Eastern
Thursday, April 29, 2010, 1:45 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Josh Rosen, Dennis Cecere, Jon Finn, and Craig Macrae. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, golden oldies, progressive rock, and Middle Eastern. [details]
Free
Ensemble Showcase: Jazz, Latin, Funk, Classic Rock
Thursday, April 29, 2010, 1:45 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Bruce Nifong, August Watters, Jon Hazilla, Lin Biviano, and Greg Wardson. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, Latin, funk, and classic rock. [details]
Free
Kumju Park Senior Recital
Thursday, April 29, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Kumju Park, presenting music that influenced the time spent here at Berklee, will be playing with great friends and musicians.
Jessica Bichelmeyer: A Night To Remember
Thursday, April 29, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
After studying at Berklee College of Music for nine semesters, Jessica Bichelmeyer is finally ready to perform her senior recital. Jessica Bichelmeyer: A Night To Remember will feature many different styles of music. Audience members will hear everything from country to jazz. Bichelmeyer's charm and voice will lift your spirits. Don't miss it, as this will be her final performance at Berklee College of Music and in the Boston area.
Chord Scale Madness / The Urban Outreach Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, April 29, 2010, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
This annual joint concert pairs the high-energy big band music of the Urban Outreach Jazz Orchestra with Chord Scale Madness, a 10-piece group playing the music of talented student arrangers and composers. [details]
April
30
Ensemble Showcase: Caribbean, Chamber, Gypsy Jazz, Bluegrass, Country
Friday, April 30, 2010, 1:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Winston Maccow, Mark Simos, John McGann, David Hollender, and Mike Ihde. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including Caribbean, chamber, Gypsy jazz, bluegrass, and country. [details]
Free
Ensemble Showcase: Jazz, Latin Jazz
Friday, April 30, 2010, 1:45 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members John Pierce, Richard Greenblatt, Kris Adams, and Oscar Stagnaro. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz and Latin jazz. [details]
Free
Ensemble Showcase: Jazz, Bluegrass
Friday, April 30, 2010, 1:45 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Kevin Barry, Ron Mahdi, and David Hollender. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz and bluegrass. [details]
Free
KGP and Friends
Friday, April 30, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
A collection of music of different styles performed by Kristen Gleeson-Prata and some of her dear friends at Berklee.
Claudio Leone's Senior Recital
Friday, April 30, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Program will include both stnadards and original compositions by Italian jazz guitarist-band leader Claudio Leone.
The Michael Jackson Case: MJ or King of Pop?
Friday, April 30, 2010, 7:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
Berklee students from the Advanced Theater Production Workshop and Michael Jackson Ensemble present an original play, with music and dance, about the life and death of Michael Jackson. Students perform Jackson's hits and examine his life. Features guest artist Siedah Garrett, Grammy–winning songwriter of "Man in the Mirror."
Born and raised in Idaho, Justin Ringle has a natural affinity with the West. Its space, beauty, and nonconformity seem to be reflected in the music of his band, Horse Feathers. In Ringle's hands, the literal meaning of this expression comes to life: two things that can't possibly exist together are spun into a gossamer delicacy of music shot through with lyrical weight. The band's most recent album, Thistled Spring, is an album of rebirth.