Upcoming Events

April 2010

April
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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]

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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
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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]

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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.

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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.

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Elliot Klein

Thursday, April 8, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Elliot Klein presents this guitar recital.

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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.

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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]

$10, general admission
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Gary Burton
Music Series at Berklee

Gary Burton's Arrival: Celebrating 50 Years

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 to celebrate the music they've made together throughout the years. Performers include the members of his first Berklee band, Mick Goodrick, Abe Laboriel, and Harry Blazer; all-stars John Scofield, Joe Lovano, Steve Swallow, Antonio Sanchez, Donny McCaslin, Jim Odgren, Makoto Ozone, and Tiger Okoshi; and his Generations Band with Julian Lage, Vadim Neselovskyi, Luques Curtis, and James Williams. Learn more about the series. [details]

$35, $25, reserved seating
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April
9
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Liberal Arts Symposium: Janis Ian

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]

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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]

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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!

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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
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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]

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Trevor Exter

Monday, April 12, 2010, 1:15 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Virtuoso cello with original songs.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Branko Popovic Senior Recital

Monday, April 12, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Drummer Branko Popovic presents this senior recital.

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Executive Sessions Presents

The Blood Mountain Brothers featuring Roger Brown

Monday, April 12, 2010, 7:00 p.m., Cafe 939 [Map]

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
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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.

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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.

$15
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April
13

Marton Juhasz

Tuesday, April 13, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Drummer Marton Juhasz presents some improvisational music within the jazz idiom.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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April
14
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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]

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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
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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.

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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
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Snow Owl

Thursday, April 15, 2010, 1:15 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

A clinic with electric bassist Snow Owl.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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]

$10
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Singers Showcase

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.

$15, reserved seating
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April
16

Stefon Harris

Friday, April 16, 2010, 1:15 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

A clinic from visiting artist Stefon Harris, cosponsored by the Percussion and Ensemble departments.

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Guatakeando with Lorena Perez

Friday, April 16, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Recital Hall 1W [Map]

Lorena Perez Batista presents this recital, a combination of South American music.

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Felix Martin

Friday, April 16, 2010, 4:00 p.m., Berk Recital Hall [Map]

Guitarist Felix Martin presents this recital.

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