A Philip Bailey Fantasy

Philip Bailey answers questions in the Berklee Performance Center during a public conversation with J. Curtis Warner, associate vice president for education outreach/executive director of Berklee City Music.

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From left, students Orlando Dixon, Maureen McMullan, and Ashley Rodriguez practice an exercise with guidance from Philip Bailey, during a vocal clinic in Cafe 939.

Photo by Phil Farnsworth

Philip Bailey

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Philip Bailey is interviewed for the public radio show, Art of the Song, in front of a live audience in Cafe 939. At the left are the show producers, Vivian Nesbitt and John Dillon.

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Students Jessica Johnson and Erin Lyder listen as Philip Bailey addresses the crowd during a vocal clinic.

Photo by Phil Farnsworth

Philip Bailey can't loan his four-octave range to anybody, but he did yeoman's work in helping students during a recent multi-day residency. His clinics, workshops, and public interviews were all part of events culminating with a concert last month. By all reports, Bailey was generous with his time and genuinely interested in imparting as much information as possible to students.

Bailey, who has had a Grammy-winning career as both lead vocalist for Earth, Wind & Fire and as a solo artist, also rehearsed with student ensembles as he prepared to share the stage with them during Shining Stars: The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire, a concert at the Berklee Performance Center on March 7.