News: 2004

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The Quest for Equality
The Berklee community reflects on personal experiences and historical events as the college marks the 50th anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision with a public symposium. (December 22, 2004)

NPR and Donald Harrison come to Berklee on New Year's Eve
National Public Radio arrives at Berklee on New Year's Eve to air a live broadcast of alumnus saxophonist Donald Harrison performing with his quintet. (December 22, 2004)

Roger H. Brown is Inaugurated as Berklee's Third President In a ceremony filled with purpose, emotion, and plans for the future, Roger H. Brown was officially installed as Berklee's new president. Also on hand were Chaka Khan (in photo with Brown), James Taylor, and drummer Dennis Chambers. (December 10, 2004)

Berklee Alumni Earn 38 Grammy Award Nominations
Nominees include John Mayer, Howard Shore, John Scofield, Tony Maserati, Arif Mardin, Roy Hargrove, Bruce Hornsby, Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks, Branford Marsalis, Adam Dutkiewicz and Joel Stroetzel of Killswitch Engage, and Melissa Etheridge. (December 7, 2004)

Playing from the Heart
Berklee faculty and other top-flight musicians pay tribute to the late James Williams, a jazz piano great and former faculty member. (November 9, 2004)

Berklee's Online School Receives Accreditation
Berkleemusic.com, the college's online school, gets the stamp of approval from the region's accrediting association. (October 14, 2004)

Building a Universe One Song at a Time Singer/songwriter and alumnus John Mayer returns to the college to talk to students about being a Berklee student, songwriting, and other topics.. (October 6, 2004)

Berklee and the Boston Music Scene
Berklee alumni, students, and faculty are everywhere at this year's Boston Music Awards and NEMO Music Conference. (October 5, 2004)

Michael Brecker, Sue Mingus, and Convocation 2004
Saxophonist Michael Brecker receives an honorary degree and the wife of Charles Mingus blesses Berklee's new mascot. (September 9, 2004)

The Vineyard Vibe
Berklee's annual music fest on Martha's Vineyard takes a huge step forward, with executive vice president Gary Burton and singer/songwriter Bruce Cockburn among the headliners. (August 25, 2004)

Sound Certificates
Berkleemusic.com begins giving college credit and certification to online students. (August 13, 2004)

Lighting Up Athens
Berklee faculty member Mitch Benoff's light sculpture kicks off the 2004 Olympic Games. (August 12, 2004)

No Chord Left Behind
At Boston's Democratic National Convention, a panel of celebrities, pundits, and politicians talk about music and arts education. (August 10, 2004)

Drive South
A second-semester student reports from the road after participating in Berklee's 17th annual spring break trip to Nashville. (July 16, 2004)

See It, Be It Quincy Jones returns to Berklee to help students set their sights on success. (June 24, 2004)

Go East
Pioneers at Israel's Rimon School, part of the Berklee International Network, bring jazz education to a new frontier. (June 18, 2004)

Kootch Adds Student to Resume
Top producer Danny Kortchmar, who has worked with artists such as Neil Young, James Taylor, and Carole King, comes to campus to produce a student recording. (June 11, 2004)

Partners in Education
Berklee and its international collaborators come together on the global challenges of teaching contemporary music. (June 4, 2004)

Playing Shape
Acclaimed jazz bandleader Toshiko Akiyoshi refocuses on her instrument and finds she's stil got the chops. (June 2, 2004)

Double Visionaries
After leading Berklee through its first three decades, Lawrence Berk was succeeded by his son, Lee Eliot Berk. Now, having served almost as long himself, President Berk is retiring. (May 21, 2004)

Dreams and Responsibilities
President Lee Eliot Berk and more than 700 graduates wave goodbye to Berklee and entertainer Bill Cosby gives the commencement address at graduation. (May 14, 2004)

Punctuality and Functionality
Keyboardist and composer Patrice Rushen stresses versatility and persistent effort in the annual Dr. Warrick L. Carter Lecture. (May 5, 2004)

Stars Come Out for Online Scholars
Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and four alumni, including Steve Vai, help launch a new series of Berkleemusic online scholarships. (April 27, 2004)

World Classics Students representing nine countries share one stage on a night of powerful music at the annual International Folk Festival. Check out the story and flip through a photo gallery. (April 21, 2004)

Masters Champion
For the second time in three years, mastering engineer Gavin Lurssen '91 wins a Grammy Award for his work. (April 20, 2004)

In Good Hands
Pianist and bandleader Eddie Palmieri visits Berklee during Piano Week to talk about the shifting rhythms of his career. (April 15, 2004)

Turntablism 101
CBS Sunday Morning runs a long feature story on Berklee's Turntable Technique lab. (March 29, 2004)

Taking Control
Singer/songwriter Jonatha Brooke visits Berklee for Voice Week and talks about overcoming the major label miasma. (March 23, 2004)

Board Certified
Producer Arif Mardin has spent 40 years bending raw talent into hit songs. (March 4, 2004)

His Game is Hot
Hit-making engineer Tony Maserati '86 gives students a wake-up call in two master classes, "In Service of the Song." (February 20, 2004)

Turning the Tables on Music Education
Berklee breaks new ground as the first music college to offer instruction in turntablism, with Professor Stephen Webber as the resident guru of the DJ art form. (February 17, 2004)

Berklee Names New President For only the third time in Berklee's 59-year history, the college names a new president: entrepreneur and early childhood educator Roger H. Brown. (February 6, 2004)

Sisterly Advice
A group of former Berklee women students return to perform and tell their war stories to current students. (January 29, 2004)

Passion at the Piano
Composer, bandleader, and pianist Michel Camilo inspires all during a weeklong residency on campus. (January 8, 2004)