Monday, December 7, 2009, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
An evening of gospel music featuring Berklee’s Reverence Gospel Ensemble, Women of Virtue, Overjoyed, and Men of Valor, under the direction of Dennis Montgomery.
December
8
Mark O'Connor Interview and Discussion
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
A product of America's rich aural folk tradition as well as classical and flamenco music, Mark O'Connor's creative journey began at the feet of a pair of musical giants. The first was the folk fiddler and innovator who created the modern era of American fiddling in the 1940s, Benny Thomasson; the second, French jazz violinist, Stephane Grappelli. Between these musical extremes, O'Connor absorbed knowledge and influence from the multitude of musical styles and genres he studied. Now, at age 47, he has melded and shaped these influences into a new American classical music, and a vision of an entirely American school of string playing. As the Los Angeles Times noted, he has "crossed over so many boundaries, that his style is purely personal."
[details]
Sam Wiseman Percussion Recital
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Drummer Sam Wiseman presents this recital.
Yuki Shibata Piano Recital
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Pianist Yuki Shibata presents this recital.
Phil Wilson Presents the Berklee Rainbow Band: A Lifetime Celebration
Tuesday, December 8, 2009, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
Great classic music from the history of jazz with featured vocalist Aubrey Logan.
December
9
Mark O'Connor Performance Clinic
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 1:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
A product of America's rich aural folk tradition as well as classical and flamenco music, Mark O'Connor's creative journey began at the feet of a pair of musical giants. The first was the folk fiddler and innovator who created the modern era of American fiddling in the 1940s, Benny Thomasson; the second, French jazz violinist, Stephane Grappelli. Between these musical extremes, O'Connor absorbed knowledge and influence from the multitude of musical styles and genres he studied. Now, at age 47, he has melded and shaped these influences into a new American classical music, and a vision of an entirely American school of string playing. As the Los Angeles Times noted, he has "crossed over so many boundaries, that his style is purely personal." [details]
ARTeria Berklee Valencia Presents
Music: It's Your Business Clinic with Don Gorder
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 4:00 p.m., SGAE Valencia [Map]
In today’s music industry, artists have options that allow them to take control of their careers and avoid dependency on corporate backup. This clinic will explore the new internet-powered order in depth. [details]
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Clifford Bond presents his jazz composition portfolio in this recital.
Julien Osty Senior Recital
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Guitarist Julien Osty presents his senior recital.
Julian Velard / Tim Blane
Wednesday, December 9, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Native New Yorker, London resident, former kindergarten gym teacher, and one-time Parisian street sweeper, Julian Velard is a true original, serving up old-school pop perfection with a raised eyebrow. [details]
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 1:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
A product of America's rich aural folk tradition as well as classical and flamenco music, Mark O'Connor's creative journey began at the feet of a pair of musical giants. The first was the folk fiddler and innovator who created the modern era of American fiddling in the 1940s, Benny Thomasson; the second, French jazz violinist, Stephane Grappelli. Between these musical extremes, O'Connor absorbed knowledge and influence from the multitude of musical styles and genres he studied. Now, at age 47, he has melded and shaped these influences into a new American classical music, and a vision of an entirely American school of string playing. As the Los Angeles Times noted, he has "crossed over so many boundaries, that his style is purely personal." [details]
ARTeria Berklee Valencia Presents
Music: It's Your Business Clinic with Don Gorder
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 4:00 p.m., SGAE Catalunya [Map]
In today’s music industry, artists have options that allow them to take control of their careers and avoid dependency on corporate backup. This clinic will explore the new internet-powered order in depth. [details]
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Neil Omstead presents this recital.
Michael Silvey
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Michael Silvey presents his senior guitar recital.
The Twilight Hours
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
With nearly 30 years of experience under their belt, John Munson (Semisonic) and Matt Wilson (Tripping Shakespeare) have come together to form the Twilight Hours.
$10
Mark O'Connor
Music Series at Berklee
Americana and Roots: Mark O'Connor at Berklee
Thursday, December 10, 2009, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
With Mark O'Connor, one of the most talented and imaginative artists working in music today, Berklee celebrates American and roots music in a big way. O'Connor will perform with both small bluegrass groups and a full orchestra composed of Berklee students. [details]
Music: It's Your Business Clinic with Don Gorder, chair of the music business/management department, Berklee College of Music.
Friday, December 11, 2009, 4:00 p.m., ARTeria Noroeste [Map]
In today’s music industry, artists have options that allow them to take control of their careers and avoid dependency on corporate backup. This clinic will explore the new internet-powered order in depth. [details]
Monday, December 14, 2009, 2:00 p.m., David Friend Recital Hall [Map]
A concert featuring advanced student conductors in a program of Bloch, Copland, and Hindemith, directed by Louis Stewart.
Advanced Vocal Performance Lab
Monday, December 14, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
The Advanced Vocal Performance Lab showcases students singing an array of styles from jazz, blies, rock, pop, and r&b.
Piano Department Student Concert
Monday, December 14, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
The Piano Department's second year performance majors come together for a recital featuring some of their favorite songs, led by faculty pianist Laszlo Gardony.
Apostolos Paraskevas
Monday, December 14, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Apostolos Paraskevas presents his recital.
John Paolili Senior Recital
Monday, December 14, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Guitarist John Paolili presents his senior recital.
Those Who Can Teach: Perform!
Monday, December 14, 2009, 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.
Berklee Tower of Power Ensemble
Monday, December 14, 2009, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
One of Berklee's most popular ensembles. The funk and soul group performs the music of the famed Tower of Power band, creating a wall of energy with six vocalists, eight horns, and five rhythm players.
December
15
Performer/Songwriter Concert
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
The performer/songwriter concert presents some of the best singer/songwriters Berklee has to offer. Each of the entries are judged by both songwriting and performance criteria.
Jennifer Elowsky-Fox
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 5:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
The world’s greatest classical music, presented in chamber music for piano, four hands, and piano plus other instruments. Come and enjoy classics through the ages.
Bret's Frets
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Bret's Frets features advanced performance students.
Daniel McGrath Senior Recital
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Guitarist Daniel McGrath presents his senior recital.
Loesser and More. . . Celebrating Frank Loesser on Broadway
Tuesday, December 15, 2009, 7:30 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
This Broadway-style musical theater production will feature a 30-piece orchestra and 30 singers, with costumes, staging, and sets, to perform music by Frank Loesser. The night will include selections from The Most Happy Fella, Candide, Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, and more.
December
16
Piano Department Student Concert
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
The Piano Department's second-year performance majors come together for a recital featuring some of their favorite songs, led by faculty pianist Laszlo Gardony.
Exploring Technology for Brass
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
The concert will be composed of the final solo performances of students in Tom Plsek’s Exploring Technology for Brass Lab. It is traditionally one of the more innovative and creative performances of the semester.
Joey Bennett Senior Guitar Recital
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
A guitar recital featuring some great blues and funk. The music will be great and the players won’t be half bad.
Advanced Guitar Performance Lab
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
John Baboian’s Advanced Guitar Performance Lab performs every semester at the school and features some of Berklee’s best guitar players. The band consists of five guitars, bass, and drums and plays unique arrangements of songs from mainstream and contemporary jazz, Latin, and funk music genres.
Battle of the Bands
Executive Sessions Presents
Battle of the Bands
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Berklee's Executive Sessions series continues with a battle of the bands featuring some of Boston's favorite executive bands: the Loomers, 7 at Denny's, House Red, Six, and more. [details]
Mark Shilansky
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 8:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
Mark Shilansky plays original jazz and popular music with his quartet featuring Dino Govoni on sax and Mark Walker on drums, with special guests including vocalist Alison Wedding.
David Gilmore
Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 9:15 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
A performance by faculty guitarist David Gilmore.
December
17
Vintage Vocals
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
10 student singers plus a rhythm section perform vocal jazz from the great groups of the 20th century including Manhattan Transfer, the Four Freshmen, and the Boswell Sisters.
Spontaneous Composition FInal Project
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Students perform their final project from Creative Vocal Improvisation class.
Andy Doonan
Thursday, December 17, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Bassist Andy Doonan presents an eclectic mix of original music and covers. The performance is dedicated to the awareness of tendinitis and other playing-related injuries.
December
18
The New Group
Friday, December 18, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
This ensemble of student vocalists with rhythm section will be team-taught by David Scott and Janice Pendarvis. The ensemble will explore the highest level of jazz harmonization and put together a compelling performance.
Vocal Styles Lab Performance
Friday, December 18, 2009, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Selected students from the Vocal Styles Lab course perform and sing an array of styles—jazz, r&b, pop, and rock.
Vocal Styles Lab Performance
Friday, December 18, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]
Selected students from the Vocal Styles Lab course perform and sing an array of styles—jazz, r&b, pop, and rock.
Hyunpill Shin
Friday, December 18, 2009, 7:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]
Hyunpill Shin presents this senior saxophone recital.
Bronze Radio Return
Friday, December 18, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]
Like listening to old bluesmen on your iPod? Bronze Radio Return is about the juxtaposition of the old and the new. The members of this constantly touring band share a love for records created long before their childhoods.
$10
December
19
Straight No Chaser
MassConcerts
Straight No Chaser
Saturday, December 19, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
The a cappella group Straight No Chaser has forged a unique style based on a combination of musical brilliance balanced with a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor. [details]
Sunday, December 20, 2009, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
The virtuosi of Canadian Brass have made the brass quintet an exciting vehicle for serious concert music. The quintet—now entering its 40th season—has a long history of recording classical repertoire. They have a special affinity for baroque music, which requires the brilliance and musical structure that has become the Canadian Brass's trademark. [details]
Saturday, January 9, 2010, 8:00 p.m., Berklee Performance Center [Map]
This unique show re-creates the experience of Elvis Presley's performances from the early '50s through the mid-'70s to let audiences grasp the real spirit of the King—as if Elvis himself were performing for them right here, right now. [details]