Berklee News http://www.berklee.edu/news Mon, 21 May 2012 12:23:00 -0400 news@berklee.edu en <![CDATA[VIDEO: Commencement 2012]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4448/video-commencement-2012 4448 news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) Mon, 21 May 2012 12:23:00 -0400 <![CDATA[VIDEO: What's Happening at Berklee]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/111/video-what-s-happening-at-berklee 111 news@berklee.edu (Berklee Media Relations) Mon, 21 May 2012 09:00:00 -0400 <![CDATA[PODCAST: Mark DeRose '05]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4444/podcast-mark-derose-05 Mark DeRose and the Way Home

This peripatetic songwriter and designer does it all himself.]]> Mark DeRose and the Way Home

This peripatetic songwriter and designer does it all himself.]]> 4444 news@berklee.edu (Adam Olenn) Thu, 17 May 2012 13:07:00 -0400 <![CDATA[Student Profile: Aries Deng]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4419/student-profile-aries-deng Aries Deng<br> <b>Hometown:</b> Beijing, China<br> <b>Major:</b> MP&E/EPD<br> <b>Instrument:</b> Piano

Hailing from Beijing, China, Aries Deng spins tunes as a DJ and is focused on music production.]]> Aries Deng<br> <b>Hometown:</b> Beijing, China<br> <b>Major:</b> MP&E/EPD<br> <b>Instrument:</b> Piano

Hailing from Beijing, China, Aries Deng spins tunes as a DJ and is focused on music production.]]> 4419 news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) Mon, 14 May 2012 11:10:00 -0400 <![CDATA[Performance Opportunities Abound at Vacation Destinations]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4404/performance-opportunities-abound-at-vacation-des Lynda Defuria '11 sings poolside on a Holland America cruise to Bermuda.

Performing on cruise ships and at theme parks, Berklee students gain valuable experience wowing a crowd.]]> Lynda Defuria '11 sings poolside on a Holland America cruise to Bermuda.

Performing on cruise ships and at theme parks, Berklee students gain valuable experience wowing a crowd.]]> 4404 news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400 <![CDATA[Eagles, Alison Krauss, Mulatu Astatke Receive Honorary Degrees at Commencement]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4435/eagles-alison-krauss-mulatu-astatke-receive-hono Mulatu Astatke addresses the Class of 2012 at the commencement ceremony.

Bluegrass virtuoso Alison Krauss and Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke perform at the commencement concert.]]> Mulatu Astatke addresses the Class of 2012 at the commencement ceremony.

Bluegrass virtuoso Alison Krauss and Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke perform at the commencement concert.]]> 4435 news@berklee.edu (Berklee Media Relations) Sat, 12 May 2012 13:28:00 -0400 <![CDATA[Berklee Professor and Alumnus Earns Emmy Nod]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4431/berklee-professor-and-alumnus-earns-emmy-nod Kurt Biederwolf was nominated for a Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award.

Kurt Biederwolf received a nomination for a Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award.]]> Kurt Biederwolf was nominated for a Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award.

Kurt Biederwolf received a nomination for a Daytime Entertainment Emmy Award.]]> 4431 news@berklee.edu (Liz Burg) Fri, 11 May 2012 11:38:00 -0400 <![CDATA[Berklee Awards Community Leaders for Outstanding Urban Service]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4429/berklee-awards-community-leaders-for-outstanding Studio Heat, from the Blue Hills Boys and Girls Club Music Clubhouse, performs with the Berklee Hip-Hop Ensemble.

]]> Studio Heat, from the Blue Hills Boys and Girls Club Music Clubhouse, performs with the Berklee Hip-Hop Ensemble.

]]> 4429 news@berklee.edu (Liz Burg) Fri, 11 May 2012 11:30:00 -0400 <![CDATA[PODCAST: Albino Mbie]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4427/podcast-albino-mbie

Listen to a song by a Berklee student from Mozambique, one of the many artists performing in Berklee's Summer in the City series.]]>

Listen to a song by a Berklee student from Mozambique, one of the many artists performing in Berklee's Summer in the City series.]]> 4427 news@berklee.edu (Rob Hochschild) Thu, 10 May 2012 21:18:00 -0400 <![CDATA[Five-Week's Skylar Laine Makes American Idol Top Five]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4423/five-week-s-skylar-laine-makes-american-idol-top Skylar Laine says Berklee's Five-Week Summer Performance Program prepared her for the <i>American Idol</i> competition.

Berklee's Five-Week Summer Performance Program proves to be a good training ground for American Idol's big stage.]]> Skylar Laine says Berklee's Five-Week Summer Performance Program prepared her for the <i>American Idol</i> competition.

Berklee's Five-Week Summer Performance Program proves to be a good training ground for American Idol's big stage.]]> 4423 news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) Thu, 10 May 2012 16:39:00 -0400 <![CDATA[Stats on the Class of 2012]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4403/stats-on-the-class-of-2012 Berklee's Class of 2012 features 895 students from 58 countries.

Learn all about Berklee's graduating class, from home countries to popular instruments.]]> Berklee's Class of 2012 features 895 students from 58 countries.

Learn all about Berklee's graduating class, from home countries to popular instruments.]]> 4403 news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) Thu, 10 May 2012 16:30:00 -0400 <![CDATA[The Many Screens of Composer Brian Tyler]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4422/the-many-screens-of-composer-brian-tyler Composer Brian Tyler speaks to students via Skype.

The scorer for such films and video games as The Expendables and Call of Duty takes some time to speak to Berklee students.]]> Composer Brian Tyler speaks to students via Skype.

The scorer for such films and video games as The Expendables and Call of Duty takes some time to speak to Berklee students.]]> 4422 news@berklee.edu (Chris Fitzgerald) Thu, 10 May 2012 14:23:00 -0400 <![CDATA[Rethinking the Music Industry]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4421/rethinking-the-music-industry Seth Godin started off the conference by talking about dramatic shifts towards the long tail effect in the music marketplace.

The Rethink Music conference sparks a thought-provoking conversation about how to keep fans engaged.]]> Seth Godin started off the conference by talking about dramatic shifts towards the long tail effect in the music marketplace.

The Rethink Music conference sparks a thought-provoking conversation about how to keep fans engaged.]]> 4421 news@berklee.edu (Nick Susi) Thu, 10 May 2012 13:21:00 -0400 <![CDATA[Watch Commencement Broadcast Live]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4413/watch-commencement-broadcast-live

Can't make it to commencement? Watch it live online with Ustream.]]>

Can't make it to commencement? Watch it live online with Ustream.]]> 4413 news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) Wed, 09 May 2012 10:42:00 -0400 <![CDATA[New BerkleeMobile App Announced]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4414/new-berkleemobile-app-announced

Redesign includes many upgrades, including iPad compatibility and a campus map.]]>

Redesign includes many upgrades, including iPad compatibility and a campus map.]]> 4414 news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) Wed, 09 May 2012 10:12:00 -0400 <![CDATA[Student Artists Give Luck a Chance]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4381/student-artists-give-luck-a-chance Oscilloscopes, an installation by Andrew Hlynsky, a student at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts.

Students from the six ProArts Consortium schools displayed their works on the theme of luck at Berklee.]]> Oscilloscopes, an installation by Andrew Hlynsky, a student at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts.

Students from the six ProArts Consortium schools displayed their works on the theme of luck at Berklee.]]> 4381 news@berklee.edu (Darry Madden) Wed, 09 May 2012 10:00:00 -0400 <![CDATA[Berklee Alumni Win 16 Grammy Awards]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4149/berklee-alumni-win-16-grammy-awards Terri Lyne Carrington '83, trustee Phil Ramone, Quincy Jones '51, Esperanza Spalding '05, and Berklee president Roger H. Brown celebrated at the Conga Room in Los Angeles.

Terri Lyne Carrington '83 wins Best Jazz Vocal Album.]]> Terri Lyne Carrington '83, trustee Phil Ramone, Quincy Jones '51, Esperanza Spalding '05, and Berklee president Roger H. Brown celebrated at the Conga Room in Los Angeles.

Terri Lyne Carrington '83 wins Best Jazz Vocal Album.]]> 4149 news@berklee.edu (Liz Burg) Fri, 04 May 2012 10:44:00 -0400 <![CDATA[PODCAST: Hey Rim Jeon '01]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4407/podcast-hey-rim-jeon-01 Introducing Hey Rim Jeon

International talent feeds heart and Seoul.]]> Introducing Hey Rim Jeon

International talent feeds heart and Seoul.]]> 4407 news@berklee.edu (Adam Olenn) Thu, 03 May 2012 17:04:00 -0400 <![CDATA[Robert Pinsky on How Music Saved Him]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4396/robert-pinsky-on-how-music-saved-him Robert Pinsky accepts the Liberal Arts Tribute Award.

The former U.S. poet laureate received Berklee's Liberal Arts Tribute Award and delivered a "poem jazz" keynote address.]]> Robert Pinsky accepts the Liberal Arts Tribute Award.

The former U.S. poet laureate received Berklee's Liberal Arts Tribute Award and delivered a "poem jazz" keynote address.]]> 4396 news@berklee.edu (Darry Madden) Mon, 30 Apr 2012 12:02:00 -0400 <![CDATA[Students Chat with the Pros at Music Business Roundtable]]> http://www.berklee.edu/news/4380/students-chat-with-the-pros-at-music-business-ro At the startups roundtable, entrepreneurs Mark Montgomery and Chris Woods talked about founding their own businesses.

Music business students get advice from industry professionals at a roundtable discussion prior to the Envisioning 21st-Century Music Business Models panel. ]]> At the startups roundtable, entrepreneurs Mark Montgomery and Chris Woods talked about founding their own businesses.

Music business students get advice from industry professionals at a roundtable discussion prior to the Envisioning 21st-Century Music Business Models panel. ]]> 4380 news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) Mon, 30 Apr 2012 10:57:00 -0400