Berklee News

VIDEO: What's Happening at Berklee

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2009-11-02T11:30:00Z

Take advantage of the best way to learn about what's coming up on campus.

Music Series at Berklee: Issac Delgado

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2009-10-20T16:43:00Z

Grammy-nominated Issac Delgado is the "heart and soul" of Cuban salsa.

Alexander Acha Wins Latin Grammy Award

news@berklee.edu (Elisabeth Nicula) — 2009-11-06T12:00:00Z

The Berklee alumnus was named Best New Artist at the November 5 ceremony.

Alumni Profile: Dave Fraser '91

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2009-11-05T16:50:00Z

This music synthesis major has given a leg up to the next generation by employing interns at his company, Heavy Melody Music.

Student Profile: Ann Driscoll

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-11-05T16:20:00Z

Leader, writer, musician—Driscoll isn't happy unless she has her hands full.

Berklee City Music and Project R.Y.T.M.O. Announce Partnership

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-11-04T16:28:00Z

The Anaheim youth organization is the third California-based program and 15th overall to join the Berklee City Music Network.

VIDEO: Berklee at the CMJ Music Marathon

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-11-04T14:50:00Z

Student and alumni bands rocked the house at this primo industry event.

Tommy Emmanuel: Embracing Repetition

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hochschild) — 2009-11-02T15:00:00Z

Mind-blowing technique is one thing, but Emmanuel says his real success comes from being his authentic self.

Berklee Student to Take Part in White House Music Series

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-11-02T11:19:00Z

Molly Manarchy will assist Grammy-winning guitarist Sharon Isbin in conducting a workshop; introductions by Michelle Obama.

VIDEO: Nini & Ben at the CMJ Music Marathon

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-10-31T16:00:00Z

Nini Fabi and Ben Gebert started their folk duo at home and brought it to Berklee.

World Scholarship Tour Heads to Istanbul

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-10-30T10:00:00Z

Berklee holds auditions and interviews in Turkey for the first time.

Music Series at Berklee: Don Was

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2009-10-29T12:00:00Z

Don Was leads a student group in a concert of his greatest production hits.

Berklee Rocks CMJ

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-10-28T13:03:00Z

Check out photos from the college's third annual CMJ Music Marathon Showcase.

Full Scholarships for Latin American Students

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2009-10-28T12:30:00Z

SGAE will award seven scholarships to Latin songwriters and composers.

Entrepreneurial Spirit

news@berklee.edu (Mark Small) — 2009-10-28T11:06:00Z

Five alumni share stories of how vision—coupled with talent, ambition, and endurance—has yielded satisfying music-based careers.

Berklee Celebrates Canadian Students at Cafe 939

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2009-10-28T10:09:00Z

The number of Canadian students at Berklee has risen dramatically.

Alumni Profile: Carole Demesmin Arty '79

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-10-26T16:24:00Z

The Haitan musician credits vocal techniques she learned at Berklee with helping her to continue to sing after thyroid surgery.

Students Improv with Jack DeJohnette

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2009-10-25T11:58:00Z

Percussionist DeJohnette practiced with Berklee students in the week leading up to his concert with them.

Berklee Presents Latin Culture Celebration 2009

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-10-23T10:33:00Z

The event will showcase music from Cuba, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Venezuela, Panama, and more.

Wang Leehom: West Meets East

news@berklee.edu (Mark Small) — 2009-10-22T16:35:00Z

Songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and movie star Wang Leehom '99 has become a cultural icon for a generation of Asian youth.

Berklee at the Boston Book Festival

news@berklee.edu (Elisabeth Nicula) — 2009-10-20T17:00:00Z

Livingston Taylor and five Berklee bands will perform at the inaugural event.

VIDEO: Prince Charles Alexander

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-10-20T09:00:00Z

This Grammy-winning singer and producer turned to Berklee for new challenges.

PODCAST: Dafnis Prieto Si o Si Quartet

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-10-16T10:30:00Z

Check out Latin jazz from Dafnis Prieto's quartet, on campus for Marsalis Berklee Jams.

Pop Songwriters Are Winners in Mexico City

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2009-10-15T16:15:00Z

Berklee Canta en Español ends in a tie for two Latin songwriters.

Alumni Profile: Tim Cushman

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-10-15T16:00:00Z

A Berklee alumnus brings a musical flavor to his restaurant.

Lincoln Center Welcomes the Greg Osby Sextet

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2009-10-15T15:00:00Z

Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola Upstarts! series brings a fresh, new sound with just a touch of the established.

VIDEO: Jeanette Perez Takes Charge in the Studio

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-10-13T09:00:00Z

Perez was unfazed about entering the male-dominated producing field.

VIDEO: Berklee in the Classroom—Music Production for Records

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-10-13T09:00:00Z

A Grammy-winning professor helps students draw the full potential out of a song, down to the tiniest detail.

VIDEO: MP&E Buzz

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-10-13T09:00:00Z

What's Music Production and Engineering? This video goes behind the studio glass.

VIDEO: MP&E Student Fred Kim

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-10-12T09:00:00Z

This student came into Music Production for Records with a cutting-edge hip-hop style.

VIDEO: Andrew Sheron, from Bassist to Studio Engineer

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-10-12T09:00:00Z

Versatility became key for Sheron when he chose the music production and engineering major.

VIDEO: The Berklee City Music All-Stars Play Jazz at the Fort

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-10-11T09:00:00Z

Students performed with professor Terri Lyne Carrington in a neighborhood where some grew up.

VIDEO: Jazz at the Fort

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-10-11T09:00:00Z

Why stay home? Berklee brought summer music to a local park.

VIDEO: Jesse Taitt Talks Berklee City Music and Jazz

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-10-10T09:00:00Z

The college discovered Taitt's talents when he participated in Berklee's music program for urban youth.

VIDEO: Singer Jessica Johnson, a Berklee City Music All-Star

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-10-10T09:00:00Z

Johnson came to the college through its Boston-area urban youth program.

Tomo Fujita Hits It Out of Fenway Park

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-10-09T12:00:00Z

A Berklee guitar professor performs "The Star-Spangled Banner" before a Red Sox game.

Emmylou Harris Receives Berklee Honorary Doctorate

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-10-07T14:30:00Z

Linda Ronstadt and Earl Scruggs were on hand for the presentation.

Public Celebration for Revitalized Section of Boylston Street, October 15

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-10-07T13:00:00Z

New retail tenants and sidewalks are among improvements planned for the long-beleaguered block.

Student Profile: Demmi Garcia

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-10-06T15:00:00Z

Berklee's Five-Week Summer Performance Program puts a student in touch with her Hispanic roots.

Blood, Sweat & Tears at the BPC, October 15

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-10-06T10:00:00Z

All ticket sales for the concert will fund a Berklee scholarship.

Boston Globe: Different Drummer

news@berklee.edu ( ) — 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

At Berklee, Ghanaian drummer is teaching as much as he's learning

Wyclef Jean Enrolls in Berklee

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2009-10-02T15:00:00Z

The multiplatinum selling hip-hop singer, writer, and producer will pursue a Berklee diploma.

Emmylou Harris to Receive Honorary Degree

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2009-10-02T10:00:00Z

Singer/songwriter Emmylou Harris will receive honorary degree from Berklee at the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival, October 4.

Scholarship for Winner of Yamaha International Guitar Competition

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-10-01T16:30:00Z

The winner of the competition will also receive a guest spot on the Six String Theory album alongside star guitarists.

Changing the World One Song at a Time

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-10-01T16:00:00Z

The second substance abuse prevention songwriting contest let students use their skills to promote change.

Marsalis Berklee Jams: Dafnis Prieto Si o Si Quartet, October 14, 15

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-10-01T16:00:00Z

The concert and jam session will come on the heels of Prieto's new CD release on October 9.

Berklee Alumni Among Nominees for Latin Grammy Awards

news@berklee.edu (Elisabeth Nicula) — 2009-10-01T15:00:00Z

Four Berklee alumni are nominees in four different categories. The winners will be announced November 5 at the ceremony in Las Vegas.

Student Profile: Nazer Lagrimas

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2009-09-30T12:00:00Z

Film scoring major Nazer Lagrimas uses the Video Game Music Club to connect with fellow students and industry professionals.

Executive Sessions Back for Third Season

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2009-09-29T17:00:00Z

After the fight in the boardroom, a fight onstage: CEOs will compete to be named Top Rockin' Exec.

CMJ Music Marathon Showcase, October 24

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-09-25T12:00:00Z

Berklee students and alumni head to New York to perform at the city's largest music industry event.

The Colors of Music

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-09-24T16:00:00Z

To create a mural for the Berklee cafeteria, student Erica Stenquist interpreted music in paint.

Keith Warren: The Healing Power of Music

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-09-23T15:31:00Z

Warren's Berklee education helped him fight back against bone cancer.

Dave Brubeck Awarded Honorary Doctorate at Monterey Jazz Festival

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-09-21T16:00:00Z

Clint Eastwood and Berklee president Roger H. Brown were on hand to present the honor.

Berklee Welcomes SGAE Scholars

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-09-21T12:00:00Z

Three students from Spain are awarded full-tuition scholarships to attend Berklee.

Jack DeJohnette Opens Music Series

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2009-09-21T11:00:00Z

The Grammy-winning drummer will perform with a student band in the first concert of Berklee's 2009-2010 Music Series.

Berklee Alumni Win Four Emmy Awards

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-09-14T17:00:00Z

Daniel Colman, Pablo Munguia, Brian Riordan, and Trey Parker were honored at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.

Sonicbids Founder Welcomes the Class of 2013

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hochschild) — 2009-09-11T09:00:00Z

Panos Panay '94 urged new students to embrace the music industry's "new world order."

Greg Fritze Wins Gold Medal at World Music Contest

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2009-09-10T12:00:00Z

The group that commissioned Fritze's piece is one of many Spanish symphonies the Berklee professor has collaborated with over the years.

VIDEO: Orquestra Bacharengue Plays a Boston Block Party

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-09-09T09:00:00Z

This Latin band was taking it to the streets as part of Berklee's summer concert series.

October 7: Berklee Canta en Español Finalists Perform for the Prize

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-09-08T16:00:00Z

Listen to original songs that the finalists will perform at a concert in Mexico.

Grant Richards Named Berklee's 13th Jimmy Lyons Scholar

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-09-08T10:00:00Z

Presentation to be made at the Monterey Jazz Festival, September 20.

What I Did on My Summer Vacation . . . Berklee-Style

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-09-04T12:00:00Z

Student performers sent in e-postcards from their stops on tour.

PODCAST: Donald Harrison

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-09-03T12:00:00Z

This alumnus saxophonist's sound melds acoustic swing with modern r&b, second-line, hip-hop, New Orleans roots music, and reggae.

Graduating Guitarist Meets Her Inspiration

news@berklee.edu (Nili Brosh '09) — 2009-09-03T10:30:00Z

Nili Brosh '09 went from watching Guthrie Govan on YouTube to jamming with him onstage.

VIDEO: Abraham Olivo with Orquestra Bacharengue

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-08-31T09:00:00Z

This student pianist proved his mettle in Berklee's music program for local high-schoolers.

VIDEO: Arturo Pena and Orquestra Bacharengue

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-08-30T09:00:00Z

The student percussionist discussed the experience of switching between jazz and Latin music.

VIDEO: The Class of 2011 Thelonious Monk Institute Ensemble

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-08-28T09:00:00Z

Five of the six members of this top jazz group graduated from Berklee.

For the Love of the Song

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-08-26T09:00:00Z

Melissa Ferrick '90 used her road wisdom to help fledgling songwriters get started down their own path.

SLIDESHOW: Student Songwriters in the Summer Program

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-08-24T09:00:00Z

A dozen singer/songwriters in the Five-Week Summer Performance Program played at Cafe 939 under the guidance of visiting professor Melissa Ferrick '90.

Roy Guzman Quintet on NPR

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hayes) — 2009-08-21T14:00:00Z

NPR Music streams the Roy Guzman Quintet's performance at George Wein's CareFusion Jazz Festival 55.

VIDEO: Professor Ricardo Monzon and Orquestra Bacharengue

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-08-21T09:00:00Z

Bachata plus merengue: just try to keep your toes still.

Songwriting Summer: Q&A with Melissa Ferrick '90

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-08-21T09:00:00Z

The singer/songwriter and Berklee alumna talked teaching.

Alumni Nominated for Ten Emmy Awards

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-08-20T14:00:00Z

Nominees include Alf Clausen, Trey Parker, Brian Riordan, and Pablo Munguia.

Billy Bragg on the Personal and the Political

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2009-08-20T12:00:00Z

Is he a punk rocker, a folk singer, a social activist, a soul singer . . . ? The indefinable Billy Bragg spoke to Five-Week Summer Performance Program students about the intersection of music and activism.

Students and Alumni to Perform in Mexico Concert and Competition

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2009-08-19T16:30:00Z

With TV broadcast to 60 countries, the potential audience will be in the millions.

Dave Brubeck to Receive Honorary Doctorate

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-08-19T15:30:00Z

The presentation to the jazz legend will be made at the Monterey Jazz Festival on September 20.

Student Profile: Charles Turner III

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2009-08-18T12:00:00Z

Vocalist Charles Turner III used his semester in Freiburg, Germany to travel around Europe, meeting new friends, performing with old ones, and experiencing the jazz festival scene.

VIDEO: Wyclef Jean

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-08-14T09:00:00Z

The hip-hop star talked and performed for a full house of fans.

Eleven Full-Tuition Scholarships Awarded at City Music Blowout

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-08-13T17:00:00Z

Young musicians from the Boston area and City Music Network sites around the country accepted Berklee scholarships at an emotional presentation.

Wyclef Jean Rocks the BPC

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-08-13T16:30:00Z

Fugees legend Wyclef Jean turned the Berklee Performance Center into a virtual dance party during a Performance Perspectives Clinic.

VIDEO: Jazz Drummer Nicholas Falk '06

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-08-08T09:00:00Z

Falk performed with the Class of '11 Thelonious Monk Institute Ensemble at Cafe 939.

Daddy's Junky Scholarship

news@berklee.edu (Elisabeth Nicula) — 2009-08-07T12:00:00Z

A jazz guitarist from Oregon wins the Battle for Berklee at Daddy's Junky Music.

VIDEO: Victor Gould '09 and the Thelonious Monk Institute Ensemble

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-08-07T09:00:00Z

This jazz pianist performed at Cafe 939 with fellow members of the institute's new class.

VIDEO: Trumpeter Billy Buss '09

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-08-05T09:00:00Z

After graduation, Buss was going straight back to school—in New Orleans, with the Thelonious Monk Institute.

VIDEO: Bassist Hogyu Hwang '07

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-08-04T09:00:00Z

This recent grad's headed to New Orleans to study at the Thelonious Monk Institute.

PODCAST: Terri Lyne Carrington

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-08-04T09:00:00Z

Listen to an upbeat instrumental from faculty drummer and alumna Terri Lyne Carrington.

Liz Davis Maxfield '09: Cello Pioneer

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-08-04T09:00:00Z

Berklee's first Fulbright Scholar created her own path to Ireland.

The 2009-2010 Music Series at Berklee

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-08-03T14:00:00Z

Eight shows, great music from Cuba to Nashville, from roots to soul to jazz

Summer in Boston via Berklee City Music

news@berklee.edu (Elisabeth Nicula) — 2009-07-31T12:00:00Z

Students from across the country were selected to attend the Five-Week Summer Performance Program on full scholarships.

City Music Festival and Blowout Concert, August 8-11

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-07-29T16:30:00Z

Berklee's first City Music Festival will culminate in the awarding of full-tuition scholarships at the Blowout Concert.

Monk Ensemble Debuts at Berklee

news@berklee.edu (Bill Beuttler) — 2009-07-27T14:00:00Z

The newest incarnation of the ensemble from the Thelonious Monk Institute makes its debut at Cafe 939.

Rock to Summer School

news@berklee.edu (Elisabeth Nicula) — 2009-07-26T12:00:00Z

Local students won scholarships to Berklee summer programs at the WBCN/Berklee Battle of the Bands.

Rock Showcase Showdown

news@berklee.edu (Elisabeth Nicula) — 2009-07-25T12:00:00Z

High school students won scholarships to Berklee summer programs at the Center for Arts in Natick's Rock o=Off Main Street Rock Showdown.

VIDEO: Liz Longley, Singer/Songwriter

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-07-25T07:00:00Z

Longley chose Berklee so she could major in songwriting.

Free Regattabar Courtyard Series

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2009-07-24T16:00:00Z

Featured artists include the Katie Thiroux Trio, the International String Quartet, Rocco and the Stompers, and Gina Cimmelli, Mondays in July and August.

Cultural Immersion: Study Abroad in Athens

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-07-24T11:30:00Z

Berklee students grow as individuals and musicians in the Study Abroad Program at Philippos Nakas Conservatory in Athens.

VIDEO: Drummer Jake Cohen in DC

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-07-24T09:00:00Z

The Berklee experience can include some perks... such as performing at the Kennedy Center.

VIDEO: Berklee Goes to Washington

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-07-23T12:00:00Z

The Kennedy Center's Conservatory Project featured students from the country's best music colleges and conservatories.

Banjo Vagabond

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-07-23T12:00:00Z

Béla Fleck, jack of all genres and expert in some, mused on his road to Africa and back.

Take No Prisoners: Berklee at Fort Warren

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2009-07-21T16:45:00Z

Boston Harbor Islands and Berklee present first-ever rock concert at historic Fort Warren on Georges Island, August 8.

Canadian Music CEO Awards Full Scholarship

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2009-07-20T10:00:00Z

An established Edmonton musician gets a full scholarship from a Canadian music CEO.

Student Profile: Jazz Robertson

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-07-17T22:30:00Z

A Berklee drummer finds a new groove in Athens.

Roy Guzman Quintet to Perform at George Wein's Jazz Festival 55 on August 9

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-07-16T14:00:00Z

Berklee's top guitarist is the winner of prestigious Billboard and Jimi Hendrix awards.

Free Outdoor Concert: Terri Lyne Carrington

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2009-07-15T18:00:00Z

Berklee and ParkARTS present the annual Jazz at the Fort concert at Roxbury's historic Highland Park.

Montreux Master

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-07-15T16:00:00Z

Trombonist Aubrey Student Aubrey Logan won this year's Shure-Montreux Jazz Voice Competition.

Chambergrass? Berklee's FAQ Hits Falcon Ridge

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-07-10T17:30:00Z

All-women ensemble stretches the possibilities of the string quartet.

HarborWalk Sounds—Thursdays in July

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2009-07-10T13:00:00Z

Berklee and the Institute of Contemporary Art offer free, cool ways to spend hot summer nights.

Alumni Profile: Big John Howell '82

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-07-10T11:30:00Z

Trained as a trumpeter, Howell made it "Big" in radio.

VIDEO: Bassist Larry Grenadier on Marsalis Berklee Jams

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-06-26T09:00:00Z

The innovative format let Grenadier and his bandmates teach by playing both for and with students.

VIDEO: Fly Drummer Jeff Ballard Talks Teaching

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-06-25T10:00:00Z

The jazz trio came to the college for a Marsalis Berklee Jams clinic/performance.

Student Profile: Arooj Aftab

news@berklee.edu (Mike King) — 2009-06-25T10:00:00Z

Berklee's online continuing education division paved the way for this Pakistani musician.

VIDEO: Sagit on Sax

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-06-25T09:00:00Z

As part of Marsalis Berklee Jams, the student took the place (temporarily) of saxophonist Mark Turner '90.

VIDEO: Fly Takes Off

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-06-24T09:00:00Z

The jazz trio taught by example as part of Marsalis Berklee Jams.

Woodwind Master Charlie Mariano '51 Passes from the Scene

news@berklee.edu (Mark Small) — 2009-06-18T12:30:00Z

Kenton, India, ECM—Mariano did it all.

Roy Guzman Quintet Plays (and Blogs) the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hayes) — 2009-06-12T15:00:00Z

The Billboard– and Jimi Hendrix Award–winner brings it to the capital.

Student Profile: Ryan Toll

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-06-11T16:00:00Z

This music education major got schooled in the bouzouki and all things Greek while studying abroad in Athens.

Faculty and Staff Blog from New Orleans Musicians' Village

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-06-11T15:00:00Z

Berklee's Gracenotes Volunteer Committee has sponsored its third annual trip to build homes in Louisiana with Habitat for Humanity.

Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival, Sept. 18-26, 2009

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-06-08T13:30:00Z

Terri Lyne Carrington is named artistic director as the festival expands to five days and seven stages.

VIDEO: Mark Turner '90 of Fly

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-06-07T09:00:00Z

When the jazz saxophonist came back to Berklee, he didn't just play for students—he played with them.

Tito Puente Latin Music Series: Free Concerts in July

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-06-04T16:30:00Z

The series, presented by Berklee, Villa Victoria Center for the Arts, and ParkARTS, returns for its fifth year of outdoor concerts on Thursdays.

PODCAST: Nini & Ben

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-06-03T09:00:00Z

Great songwriting, soulful vocals, and gritty acoustic guitar come together in the music of this student duo.

La Timbistica Plays 32nd Freihofer's Jazz Festival in Saratoga Springs

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-06-02T10:00:00Z

The student group appear at this venerable event that features 20 hours of live jazz.

Alumni Profile: Dr. Judith Hellman '81

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-06-01T00:00:00Z

A musical education served this violinist well in her career as a dermatologist.

Video Game Demo Derby

news@berklee.edu (Julia Seeholzer) — 2009-05-28T12:00:00Z

Students got feedback from video game audio experts at this new Berklee event.

Berklee Chamber Players Looks to Past and Future

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-05-28T09:00:00Z

Faculty members tackle traditional and contemporary chamber music at the Friend Recital Hall.

Varied Menu at Lunchtime Concert Series

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2009-05-27T13:00:00Z

The fifth Kendall Square Concert Series will serve up scrumptious sounds for every taste.

The New Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Ensemble to Play Cafe 939

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-05-22T15:00:00Z

To date, 49% of the students in the program have been Berklee alumni.

Kennedy Center Welcomes Liz Longley, May 21

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hayes) — 2009-05-21T10:00:00Z

Follow along as the singer/songwriter that John Mayer praised on a recent visit performs at the Kennedy Center's Conservatory Project.

Commencement 2009: Slideshow and Speeches

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2009-05-15T15:04:00Z

More than 850 graduates received degrees and heard addresses from Smokey Robinson and fellow student Sarah Noe.

Faculty Fellowships Awarded

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-05-14T09:00:00Z

Richard Boulanger, Ruth Mendelson, David Zoffer, and Kevin Bleau's innovative projects use the latest music technologies.

Caf Shows Dish Out Good Music

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-05-14T09:00:00Z

In Boston's smorgasbord of venues, Berklee's cafeteria holds a special place in students' hearts.

Cris Williamson: A Pioneer in Women's Music

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-05-13T14:00:00Z

Singer/songwriter Cris Williamson inspires students to dare to be themselves.

Music College: Smart Choice in the New Economy

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-05-13T09:00:00Z

Berklee students found it's not so hard out there for a musician.

Notable Berklee Grads

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Public Information) — 2009-05-11T12:00:00Z

Read about just a few of the many exceptional Berklee students who graduated this year.

VIDEO: Meshell Ndegeocello at Berklee Girls Rock

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-05-11T09:00:00Z

Ndegeocello played with several student ensembles at the college.

VIDEO: Singer Nicole Boggs on Berklee's Women in Rock

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-05-10T09:00:00Z

A clinic with Meshell Ndegeocello led one student to reflect on how far women rockers have come at the college.

VIDEO: Bassist Joshua Tyson Talks About Meshell Ndegeocello

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-05-10T09:00:00Z

Members of several Berklee ensembles got to jam with Ndegeocello during her visit.

VIDEO: Guitarist Jenna Rycroft with Meshell Ndegeocello

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-05-10T09:00:00Z

Rycroft got to play with the celebrated bassist during a performance clinic.

VIDEO: Claire Finley '08 on Meshell Ndegeocello

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-05-10T09:00:00Z

One bassist met another at a performance clinic.

Robinson, Ronstadt, Guerra, and Massenburg Honored at 2009 Commencement

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2009-05-09T18:48:00Z

Guerra joins students on stage at commencement concert.

PODCAST: Cole DeGenova and the Peoples Republic

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-05-08T16:00:00Z

It's a fusion of funk, soul, blues, and rock as Berklee student Cole DeGenova and his band perform "Take 'Em Home."

Berklee's First Fulbright

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-05-08T15:20:00Z

Fulbright Scholar Liz Davis Maxfield '09 is the first cellist ever accepted to University of Limerick's Irish trad music master's program.

Berklee Holds Audition & Interview Events in Kenya

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-05-05T17:00:00Z

This stop on the World Scholarship Tour also includes master classes, a roundtable discussion, and a public concert.

Marsalis Jams: On the Fly

news@berklee.edu (Ed Hazell) — 2009-05-01T16:00:00Z

Students get a taste of learning from jazz artists Fly through master classes, clinics, and a jam session.

An Interview with Cris Williamson

news@berklee.edu (Ann Driscoll) — 2009-05-01T12:00:00Z

The singer/songwriter talks about her Berklee visit, music and feminism, Obama, and the healing power of music.

Student Profile: Ali Amr

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-04-30T19:00:00Z

This singer and strings player came a long way to get to Berklee—and not just in miles.

Berklee Students Kick off Salem Jazz and Soul Festival

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-04-30T12:00:00Z

The free Berklee Summer Series takes place at Derby Square in Salem from May through August.

A Greener Campus

news@berklee.edu (Elisabeth Nicula) — 2009-04-30T10:30:00Z

Berklee’s sustainability initiative saves over $400,000 in energy costs per year and reduces energy use by a third.

Swine Flu Precautions

news@berklee.edu (Roy Murphy) — 2009-04-28T09:00:00Z

Swine flu facts and precautions from Berklee's director of Public Safety.

Heavy Metal Drummer

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-04-27T10:00:00Z

Jason Bittner '89 of Shadows Fall told students you have to hit hard and work hard to achieve your dreams.

Berklee Band Wins Rockus Battle

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-04-23T14:30:00Z

Rolling Stone Publisher on hand for final round of competition co-sponsored by the Rolling Stone Collection

Berklee Did Dublin

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-04-23T09:00:00Z

Read about the college's week teaching and auditioning students in Éire.

Mississippi Scholars Pursue Gospel

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2009-04-22T13:00:00Z

Two Mississippi Teens Receive Summer Scholarships in Partnership with Delta Blues and Robert Johnson Museums

Making Tracks in Music City

news@berklee.edu (Matthew Dolland '10) — 2009-04-22T12:00:00Z

Rather than head to Florida or other typical spring break destinations, Berklee students go to Nashville to learn and network.

Message from President Brown: New Building

news@berklee.edu (Roger H. Brown) — 2009-04-17T14:00:00Z

Berklee President Roger H. Brown discussed the college's acquisition of new buildings on Massachusetts Avenue.

College Adds New Building on Massachusetts Avenue

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hayes) — 2009-04-17T14:00:00Z

Thanks to a neighbor, Berklee has added important new space, right in the heart of its campus.

VIDEO: The Video Game Orchestra Brings Down the House

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-04-15T08:00:00Z

Berklee students have embraced video game music in a big way, as shown by a big concert at the BPC.

Berklee Rocks SXSW

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-04-14T09:00:00Z

Check out photos from the college's fourth annual party in Austin.

Robinson, Ronstadt, Guerra, Massenburg to Be Honored

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2009-04-13T12:00:00Z

Smokey Robinson, Linda Ronstadt, Juan Luis Guerra, and George Massenburg will receive honorary doctor of music degrees at Berklee’s commencement.

Preparing for the Future of the Music Business

news@berklee.edu (James Sullivan) — 2009-04-10T12:00:00Z

Panelists discuss how students should position themselves to take advantage of a changing music business.

Bernice Johnson Reagon on Freedom Fighting

news@berklee.edu (Fred Bouchard) — 2009-04-10T12:00:00Z

The Sweet Honey in the Rock founder gave the keynote address at Berklee's 15th annual Liberal Arts Symposium.

Genre Jumble at T.T. the Bear's, April 21

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-04-10T11:00:00Z

Alumni Affairs hosts a club showcase for alumni and student bands.

VIDEO: Composers and the Video Game Orchestra

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-04-10T09:00:00Z

It's not every day that the people behind game scores get to see their work performed live.

VIDEO: Berklee's Video Game Faculty

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-04-10T09:00:00Z

Professors agreed: Video game music has a lot to offer composers and music engineers.

Burt Bacharach: Class Act

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-04-10T09:00:00Z

The master songwriter—and new honorary Berklee doctor of music—stepped up to perform at his Sovereign Series tribute.

VIDEO: Shota Nakama '08 Talks About the Video Game Orchestra

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-04-09T11:00:00Z

Video game music has gone way beyond blips and bloops, this Berklee grad said.

Listening for Students in Mississippi

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2009-04-08T12:30:00Z

Berklee is partnering with the Delta Blues and Robert Johnson Blues museums to award summer scholarships.

Student Profile: Emir Cerman

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2009-04-08T12:30:00Z

A film scoring major helps Berklee set up an audition site in his home country of Turkey.

Tim Maurice Named BMI Film Scoring Scholarship Recipient

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-04-08T12:30:00Z

The scholarship was awarded at a presentation by BMI composer David Newman.

L.A. Internship Program: A Springboard to the Music Industry

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-04-08T12:00:00Z

Berklee's Los Angeles Internship Program provides invaluable opportunities for making connections in the music industry through real-world job experience.

VIDEO: Simon Lee '08, Coproducer of the Video Game Orchestra

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-04-07T09:00:00Z

Lee helped organize the BPC's first-ever video game music concert.

VIDEO: Presidential Scholar Nikolaos Anadolis

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-04-05T09:00:00Z

This pianist started practicing early.

VIDEO: Presidential Scholar Taylor Gordon

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-04-05T09:00:00Z

This drummer talked about how she got started in music.

VIDEO: Presidential Scholar John Orr

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-04-05T09:00:00Z

The bassist talked about his experience auditioning for Berklee.

PODCAST: Lalah Hathaway

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-04-03T13:00:00Z

Lalah Hathaway '94 sings "Breathe" in a new podcast, just ahead of the 25th anniversary Singers Showcase, featuring Hathaway, Paula Cole, and Elisabeth Withers.

Singers Showcase 25th Anniversary, April 16

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2009-04-02T12:05:00Z

The 25th anniversary of Singers Showcase will feature alumnae Paula Cole, Lalah Hathaway, and Darcel Wilson

Berklee at the Blue Note (Read the Blog)

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-04-01T11:00:00Z

Darren Barrett-led group will perform live on WBGO 88.3 FM

Heavy Rotation Records Band Sex! Competes in Rockus, April 14

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-03-31T16:45:00Z

Final round of a seven-college battle of the bands sponsored by the Rolling Stone Collection and Veritas Records.

Jazz Revelation Records Presents CD Release Concert, April 23

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-03-31T11:10:00Z

"Dedication" to personal heroes inspires Berklee students' new CD

Internship Spotlight: David Hellberg/Interscope Geffen A&M

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-03-30T12:00:00Z

A music business/management major gets experience working for a major label through the Los Angeles Internship Program.

Internship Spotlight: Stephen Herring/North Star Media

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-03-30T12:00:00Z

An alumnus's internship at a music publishing company opened the door for a career in the industry.

Internship Spotlight: David Celia/Yuval Ron Music

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-03-30T12:00:00Z

A Berklee student benefits from working in a small, highly personalized company.

Internship Spotlight: Amanda Brigham/Velvet Hammer

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-03-30T12:00:00Z

Velvet Hammer Music and Management Group provides a good training ground for working closely with artists.

President Brown Announces 24% Increase in Financial Aid and Scholarships

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-03-27T13:00:00Z

Responding to the downturn, the college is making changes that keep quality high and costs low.

Student Profile: Brian Whelan

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-03-27T12:00:00Z

It wasn't long ago that Brian Whelan couldn't find middle C. Now he can't imagine doing anything other than music.

The Balance Hangs in the Groove

news@berklee.edu (Lee Moretti '10) — 2009-03-27T06:00:00Z

Meshell Ndegeocello brings soul and smarts to Berklee.

Old-Time's Real Roots

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hochschild) — 2009-03-25T15:00:00Z

Carolina Chocolate Drops, an African American stringband, visits Berklee to shed light on a little-known aspect of roots music.

Beyoncé, U2, Springsteen, Chesney Reps Talk Touring

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2009-03-24T10:00:00Z

Forum on the future of concert touring with industry brain trust, March 26.

Berklee Goes to Ireland (and Blogs About It)

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-03-20T14:30:00Z

Improvisation workshops and scholarship auditions in Dublin, April 13-19

Berklee Blogs from SXSW

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-03-19T11:30:00Z

Keep up with students, staff, alumni, and other members of the Berklee community knocking around Austin for this year's South by Southwest Music Conference.

Berklee Honors Scholar and Artist Bernice Johnson Reagon April 3

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2009-03-18T13:35:00Z

Public Invited to Annual Liberal Arts Event Connecting Music to Social and Cultural Impact/Change in Spirit of Freedom Singer

PODCAST: Don Was and the Producer's Art

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hochschild) — 2009-03-18T09:00:00Z

Producer Don Was reflects on his time as a visiting teacher at Berklee and the qualities of a good producer.

Student Profile: Nili Brosh

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hochschild) — 2009-03-18T09:00:00Z

A talented guitarist finds her voice at Berklee.

Women in Music Panel Features Cris Williamson, April 8

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-03-17T17:00:00Z

Indie music pioneer Cris Williamson participates in a panel discussion as part of a three-day residency.

Video Game Music Scores Big at the BPC

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-03-17T09:00:00Z

Berklee's biggest video game music concert yet showed how far the college has come in the emerging industry.

Hear Spanish Songwriting Contest Winners

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2009-03-16T12:00:00Z

Berklee and SGAE award five student and alumni singer/songwriters in Berklee Canta en Espanol Contest.

Combating Racism in America

news@berklee.edu (Madeline Hawke '11) — 2009-03-16T11:45:00Z

A social activist debunks the myth that the election of Obama has eradicated racism and puts out a call to action to fight discrimination.

Berklee's John Kellogg Elected President of MEIEA

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-03-16T11:30:00Z

Kellogg will assume his new role at the annual MEIEA conference, March 27-28, at Berklee.

Berklee to Host MEIEA Conference, March 27-28

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-03-16T11:30:00Z

Speakers at the International Music and Entertainment Conference will include Hal Vogel and Danny Goldberg.

Middle Eastern Modes

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-03-16T09:00:00Z

Arabic music master Bassam Saba led the way at the college's first annual Middle Eastern music festival.

Geri Allen Premieres Composition at Berklee

news@berklee.edu (Adam Olenn) — 2009-03-13T15:30:00Z

Music and dialogue were on the bill as Geri Allen performed a piece she wrote for her Guggenheim Fellowship. Faculty member Danilo Perez interviewed her afterward.

Berklee's 41st Annual High School Jazz Festival

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-03-12T11:00:00Z

High School students get the chance to show off their jazz skills at Berklee's annual festival.

Nashville Music Masters Share Business Secrets with Berklee College Students on “Alternative” Spring Break

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2009-03-11T14:17:00Z

Professors set up a tour of the music mecca.

VIDEO: Marsalis Brothers Play Berklee's High School Jazz Fest

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-03-10T09:00:00Z

Drummer Jason and trombonist Delfeayo '89 shared their wisdom and experience.

Marsalis Berklee Jams: Jazz Trio Fly, April 15, 16

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2009-03-09T09:00:00Z

Students will learn-by-doing with Jeff Ballard, Larry Grenadier, and Mark Turner.

Heavy Release: Students Turn Out Another Banner Album

news@berklee.edu (Zac Taylor '09) — 2009-03-06T12:00:00Z

Student-run record label Heavy Rotation Records celebrates its ninth CD release with a BPC show.

Are Smart Phones the Future of the Music Business?

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2009-03-05T17:00:00Z

Nettwerk CEO Terry McBride spoke of his dreams for the future during Berklee's James G. Zafris music business lecture.

Tower of Power Sits In

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-03-04T11:00:00Z

Members of the Bay Area funk outfit spend an afternoon with the Tower of Power student ensemble.

Out of Africa: Lionel Loueke

news@berklee.edu (Mark Small) — 2009-03-03T11:00:00Z

With his distinctive blend of new- and old-world sounds, guitarist Lionel Loueke '01 has caught the attention of the jazz world.

Juliana Hatfield: Angst and the Artist

news@berklee.edu (Mark Small) — 2009-03-02T11:00:00Z

"Music was a lifeboat on a deep dark angry ocean, to me. Without it, I would have drowned," says Juliana Hatfield, in the latest issue of Berklee Today.

VIDEO: Presidential Scholar Jessica Lee

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-03-01T08:00:00Z

The saxophonist's dad encouraged her talent.

PODCAST: Paula Cole

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-02-27T16:00:00Z

A Berklee alumna and an extraordinary vocalist, Paula Cole will perform in Music of Burt Bacharach concert on March 1.

Student Profile: Jack Shenker

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-02-27T12:00:00Z

In school for a second time, Shenker's devoted his Berklee career not only to learning music but also to helping other students navigate the system.

From A Distance, Learning Online

news@berklee.edu (Paul D. Lehrman) — 2009-02-27T11:00:00Z

Through Berkleemusic.com, thousands of students are learning music production, writing, performance skills, and more from instructors who are miles away.

AUDIO: Dorm Sessions 6 (Heavy Rotation, 2009)

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-02-26T15:00:00Z

Student-run Heavy Rotation Records releases its sixth Dorm Sessions compilation.

Fourth Annual SXSW Party, March 20

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-02-25T17:00:00Z

Nine Berklee alumni and student acts perform at one of the music industry's biggest events.

Rehabbing the Musician's Image

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2009-02-25T12:00:00Z

A survey finds that the perception of drug and alcohol use at Berklee doesn't match the reality.

Zafris Lecture: Can Applications Boost the Industry?

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2009-02-19T14:00:00Z

Nettwerk Music Group CEO Terry McBride Discusses Music Industry Relief from Applications and Social Networking at Annual Zafris Lecture, Feb. 20

Philip Bailey Live at the BPC, March 7

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2009-02-13T14:00:00Z

Philip Bailey Joins Students and Faculty for Concert Tribute to Earth, Wind and Fire, March 7

Women Musicians Network Concert March 12

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-02-13T12:00:00Z

WMN's 12th annual concert showcasing female students also features Mili Bermejo and Zili Misik.

Carolina Chocolate Drops, African American Stringband

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2009-02-11T16:31:00Z

Fiddle and banjo musicians provide a unique twist on bluegrass and old-time sounds.

Heavy Rotation Records House Party at the House of Blues

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-02-11T16:00:00Z

HRR presents the first night of music at the brand-new Boston nightclub

Bacharach Songbook with Paula Cole, March 1

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2009-02-11T15:00:00Z

The Great American Songbook: The Music of Burt Bacharach with special guest Paula Cole, Berklee Performance Center, March 1

Carly Simon: Healing Through Music

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-02-11T12:00:00Z

The award-winning singer/songwriter paid a visit to Berklee's Music Therapy Department.

Execs Wield Axes at Cafe 939

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2009-02-11T11:30:00Z

The bosses came back for season three of Berklee's Executive Sessions, February to April.

VIDEO: The City Music All-Stars

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-02-10T09:00:00Z

Promising musicians from Berklee's youth outreach initiative performed at the college's High School Jazz Festival.

VIDEO: High School Bandleaders at Berklee

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-02-10T09:00:00Z

On January 31, 2009, 3,000 students converged on the college, accompanied by upbeat band directors.

VIDEO: The Buzz at Berklee's Annual High School Jazz Festival

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-02-10T09:00:00Z

For the 41st year, Berklee brought together aspiring young jazz musicians to learn and compete.

Geri Allen Premieres New Work

news@berklee.edu (Elisabeth Nicula) — 2009-02-09T17:00:00Z

Jazz composer and pianist Geri Allen will present her Guggenheim Fellowship project, a new solo piano work, on February 26.

Berklee Alumni Win Eight Grammy Awards

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-02-09T16:00:00Z

Alumni including John Mayer and Gary Burton took honors on music's biggest night.

Video Game Orchestra, March 5

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-02-09T14:00:00Z

A 90-piece ensemble plays classics from the Nintendo, PlayStation song book.

Feeling the Beat in Trinidad

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-02-09T09:00:00Z

Berklee faculty and students perform at Trinidad's steelpan and jazz festival and host a workshop for prospective students.

King Me: Berklee at the MFA

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-02-06T15:00:00Z

Berklee's Africana Studies initiative brought scholarship and swing to the Museum of Fine Arts's Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration.

Taylor and Kurzweil Keynote BTOT Conference

news@berklee.edu (Elisabeth Nicula) — 2009-02-06T12:00:00Z

At the annual Berklee Teachers on Teaching conference, a world-class musician and educator and a future-oriented inventor share their perspectives.

VIDEO: Professor George W. Russell Jr. Performs at the MFA

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-02-06T09:00:00Z

Russell and the Africana Studies initiative shared music and ideas on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Talk, Tunes by Critic and Artist

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2009-02-04T22:30:00Z

Noted jazz writer Bob Blumenthal and genre-bending jazz artist Greg Osby present a show with variety, February 12.

Berklee Investing in Young Memphis Musicians

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-02-02T12:00:00Z

The college is auditioning students and awarding scholarships at Stax Music Academy, February 14-15.

VIDEO: Presidential Scholar Barclay Moffitt

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-02-01T08:00:00Z

For Moffitt, jazz started at home.

VIDEO: Presidential Scholar Jose Andres Marquez

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-02-01T08:00:00Z

The percussionist said he's adjusting to his new home.

PODCAST: Model Cars

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-01-30T16:00:00Z

Hear a Heavy Rotation Records track from an energetic indie rock band with a knack for memorable melodies.

Berklee's Enhanced Events Calendar

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-01-30T13:00:00Z

Take advantage of new features and a new look to our listings of concerts and events.

Wayne Shorter's 75th

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-01-30T12:00:00Z

The saxophone legend showed that he's still got it in a concert celebrating his 75th birthday.

Jazz as Culture, Language, Being, and Music Series

news@berklee.edu (Elisabeth Nicula) — 2009-01-28T16:00:00Z

The Africana Studies initiative presents over a month of concerts, interviews, and lectures.

Caribbean Jazz Showcase

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2009-01-28T12:00:00Z

Bob Marley, Afro-Cuban, and Steel Pan Ensembles Featured in Caribbean Jazz Night, Feb. 19

Liz Walker Honored

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2009-01-28T11:30:00Z

Berklee City Music Recognizes Liz Walker for Community Influence

City Hall Honors MP/E Professor

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2009-01-28T10:00:00Z

Prince Charles Alexander Recognized for Recording Career

VIDEO: BeanTown Jazz Fest Busts Through Boston

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-01-23T09:00:00Z

Get a glimpse of the performers and patrons at this festival, a highlight of the Boston jazz year.

Faculty and Alumnus Play for Obama at Inauguration Events

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-01-20T10:00:00Z

Faculty members Oscar Stagnaro and Mark Walker and alumnus Diego Urcola performed for Obama at a barbecue and the Kennedy Center.

VIDEO: Hiromi Rocks New Year's Eve for NPR

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hayes) — 2009-01-18T15:00:00Z

2009 gets a powerful introduction. See the video, hear the concert.

Encore for Monday Night Faculty Jazz Series

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2009-01-16T16:00:00Z

After a popular fall run, Arsenal Center for the Arts presents winter Berklee jazz concerts.

Berklee Appears at Macworld Expo

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-01-16T15:30:00Z

For the sixth year running, the big computer event showcased the college's expertise in music technology.

Heavy Rotation Records Concert February 4

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2009-01-16T15:00:00Z

Berklee's student-run record label hosts a release concert for its latest CD, Dorm Sessions 6.

Mint Condition at the BPC

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2009-01-16T15:00:00Z

The r&b group performs in Berklee's annual Africana Studies series, February 5.

Superstars Honor Bassist

news@berklee.edu (Peter Gordon) — 2009-01-16T11:00:00Z

A jazz/fusion supergroup performs a scholarship fundraiser in Los Angeles February 26.

Peruvian Music Queen Eva Ayllón Performs at Berklee

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-01-14T16:00:00Z

Berklee celebrates Latin Culture Month with Afro-Peruvian composer and singer Eva Ayllón.

Student Profile: Wayne Pearcy

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-01-13T15:00:00Z

A classical and jazz aficionado practically since birth, Wayne Pearcy is jamming full-speed ahead, laying the foundation for a life in the music industry.

Berklee Quartet Takes Pulse of French Festival

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2009-01-12T12:00:00Z

Students, faculty, and staff perform, hold auditions, and give clinics as part of the Nancy Pulsations Festival.

Berklee's Africana Studies at the MFA

news@berklee.edu (Elisabeth Nicula) — 2009-01-12T12:00:00Z

William Banfield gives a lecture/performance with the faculty ensemble BGKLS at the museum's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Open House.

James Taylor's Truth

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2009-01-12T11:00:00Z

The superstar singer/songwriter shares his hard-won wisdom with students.

Berklee's Winter at the ICA

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2009-01-12T09:00:00Z

The popular summer series moves indoors for monthly concerts.

Student Profile: Jonathan Lewis

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2009-01-09T14:30:00Z

Aspiring music producer Jonathan Lewis is testing the waters in L.A. through Berklee’s Los Angeles Internship Program.

Panama Jazz Festival: Scholarships Build Bridge to Opportunity

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2009-01-08T17:30:00Z

A Panamanian scholarship winner performs and Berklee faculty members will hold clinics at the Panama Jazz Festival.

Berklee's 41st Annual High School Jazz Festival, January 31

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2009-01-08T13:50:00Z

3,000 musicians, 200 bands will compete for $175,000 in scholarships.

VIDEO: Drummer Francesco Basile '08

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2009-01-06T09:00:00Z

Basile came to Berklee after working for several years in the Italian music industry.

A Profile of Berklee's International Man: Larry Monroe

news@berklee.edu (Mark Small) — 2009-01-05T12:00:00Z

Berklee's vice president for Academic Affairs/Berklee Valencia has taken his love of music on the road—and around the world.

Winter Series at Local Theater

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2008-12-24T08:30:00Z

Berklee and the Huntington Theater collaborate on winter series in arts complex.

Berklee Turns Tables in Helsinki

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2008-12-23T12:00:00Z

Faculty and students take hip-hop and turntablism on the road.

Student Profile: Bronwyn Bird

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2008-12-23T12:00:00Z

Folk musician Bronwyn Bird melds her love of the nyckelharpa and music therapy.

Gospel Gigs

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-12-23T09:00:00Z

The Berklee community plays a major role in Boston's church and gospel music world.

U2 Producer Daniel Lanois Gives Student a Beautiful Day

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hochschild) — 2008-12-22T23:00:00Z

During a visiting artist clinic focusing on Dylan and U2, Daniel Lanois grants a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to a student bassist.

Getting Back to Basics with Cellist Lindsay Mac

news@berklee.edu (Brit Woollard) — 2008-12-19T13:00:00Z

Berklee alumna gives students advice about keeping their music simple and marketing themselves.

Presidential Scholarships Awarded

news@berklee.edu (Elisabeth Nicula) — 2008-12-18T12:00:00Z

Full-ride scholarship winners wrap up their first semester.

World Scholarship Tour Visits Australia

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-12-18T12:00:00Z

Berklee holds auditions in Sydney and Melbourne for the first time.

Paul Simon, Christopher Guest, and Marc Willis Join Berklee's Board of Trustees

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-12-17T15:00:00Z

Simon and Guest look forward to more interaction with students and faculty.

VIDEO: Singer Tais Alvarenga

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-12-17T08:00:00Z

Student vocalist Tais Alvarenga talks about how Berklee's music-rich environment inspires her.

VIDEO: Students Open for Brazilian Great

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-12-16T08:00:00Z

Performing on the same bill with Brazilian great Cesar Camargo Mariano gives students a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The Don Was Demo Session

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hochschild) — 2008-12-12T17:40:00Z

A great producer plays some never-heard tracks for students and faculty.

The Speaker Project Echoes

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-12-12T13:00:00Z

A gig board post opened up a new room of creative sound to the Berklee community.

Student Profile: Matthew Williams

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-12-12T11:00:00Z

This dedicated Boston native puts his faith in drums and the divine.

Berklee Alumni and Faculty Earn 29 Grammy Award Nominations

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-12-09T12:30:00Z

Nominees include John Mayer, Joe Lovano, Gary Burton, Aimee Mann, Dave Samuels, and Mike Stern.

VIDEO: Women in Rock

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-12-05T17:00:00Z

Pioneering African American women came to campus in October 2008 to share their successes opening doors in the music industry... and, of course, to rock out.

Daniel Lanois in Studio A

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-12-05T09:00:00Z

It was showtime all day for the legendary producer, who shared his magic hands-on at a Berklee recording studio.

Bob Bean '86 Keeps Military Time

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-12-03T09:00:00Z

Forget arena tours—this alumnus prefers a tour of duty.

PODCAST: Hiromi's Sonicbloom

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-12-02T09:00:00Z

Hear an alumna's high-energy improvisational quartet before its New Year's Eve performance.

Student Profile: Javier Samayoa

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-12-02T09:00:00Z

This enterprising music business student has helped Berklee Canta en Español.

Eddie Gomez's All-Star Jazz Band

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-12-01T12:00:00Z

Berklee faculty and guests got a treat when they performed with the Puerto Rican bassist as part of the college's Latin Culture Celebration.

VIDEO: Singer/Songwriter Shea Rose

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-12-01T08:00:00Z

For Rose, writing poetry led to singing, learning to play guitar, and finally immersing herself in music at Berklee.

VIDEO: Drummer Jovol Bell

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-12-01T08:00:00Z

Bell was already on the road when he found out he got accepted to Berklee.

VIDEO: Cindy Blackman '80

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-12-01T08:00:00Z

Performing at Berklee's 2008 Women in Rock concert, alumna Blackman says she loved meeting people at Berklee who were "into pushing the envelope."

Hiromi's Sonicbloom to Play Boston's First Night Celebration

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-11-25T16:30:00Z

Alumna pianist's return to Berklee to be heard live, coast-to-coast on NPR's Toast of the Nation

Berklee Faculty Member Wins Latin Grammy Award; Alumni Nominated for Five Awards

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2008-11-21T18:37:00Z

2008 Latin Grammys have a Berklee Vibe with winners, presenters, and performers representing the college.

Students Campaign to Land Professors a Presidential Gig

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-11-21T13:00:00Z

Berklee the beautiful? Music business/management students are pushing to get Donna McElroy and Jetro da Silva to perform at Obama's inauguration.

VIDEO: More Mayer

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-11-21T11:00:00Z

Get an insider's look at the advice John Mayer gave students during his campus visit.

Wayne Shorter Celebrates 75th

news@berklee.edu (Sue Auclair) — 2008-11-17T14:00:00Z

Wayne Shorter will hold his 75th birthday concert on Dec. 3 at the Berklee Performance Center.

Virtuoso Vibraphonist Plays Latin Rhythms

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2008-11-17T13:00:00Z

Berklee's Jazz Series at Arsenal Center for the Arts Continues with Victor Mendoza Quartet December 1.

VIDEO: Clarinetist Linus Wyrsch

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-11-15T08:00:00Z

Alumnus Wyrsch talks about his experiences before coming to Berklee.

VIDEO: Flautist Kazuyo Kuriya

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-11-15T08:00:00Z

Word of mouth got Kuriya to Berklee.

VIDEO: Percussionist Diogo Barcellos

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-11-15T08:00:00Z

Barcellos came to Berklee from Brazil.

VIDEO: Bassist Ignacio Long

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-11-15T08:00:00Z

Long came to Berklee for a semester "just to take a look."

Berklee City Music at the White House

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-11-14T16:00:00Z

The college's youth music education program won the prestigious 2008 Coming Up Taller Award.

Lindsey Buckingham, Still Stylin'

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hochschild) — 2008-11-14T09:00:00Z

Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham spends an afternoon performing for and answering questions from students.

Genre Jumble, December 1 at T.T. the Bear's

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-11-13T09:00:00Z

Alumni Affairs hosts a nightclub showcase for alumni and student bands.

Record $1.3 Million Raised at Berklee Encore Gala

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-11-07T16:00:00Z

The college held its 14th annual gala to benefit the Berklee City Music youth program.

AUDIO from Don Was: A Producer's Most Important Lesson

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hochschild) — 2008-11-07T15:00:00Z

Veteran producer Don Was talks about what it takes to succeed in the recording studio.

Berklee Shines at CMJ 2008

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-11-07T15:00:00Z

Berklee crashes New York’s largest music event.

AUDIO: CNN Political Consultant David Gergen

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2008-11-07T15:00:00Z

Just prior to the historic presidential election, Gergen spoke to Berklee students about the current political climate.

In the Company of a Master: Cesar Camargo Mariano

news@berklee.edu (Rebecca Cline) — 2008-11-07T14:00:00Z

Berklee celebrates 50 years of bossa nova with the Brazilian pianist, arranger, composer, and producer.

My Week with John Mayer

news@berklee.edu (Emily Elbert '10) — 2008-11-06T16:00:00Z

A student singer/songwriter got advice from a music superstar—and lived to tell the tale.

Aerosmith Drummer Returns to Berklee

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2008-11-06T12:00:00Z

Alumnus Joey Kramer visits Berklee's David Friend Recital Hall for a Q&A session with students.

PODCAST: Leo Blanco

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-11-03T09:30:00Z

Sounds of Berklee brings you a professor's unique stew of African, Spanish, jazz, and classical music.

Student Profile: Mark Schafer

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2008-10-31T12:00:00Z

A music business major finds his calling through Berklee's new London internship program.

Songwriting Sessions with John Mayer

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-10-31T11:00:00Z

Mayer was producer-for-a-day for three lucky songwriters.

John Mayer in the Classroom

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-10-29T16:00:00Z

See a photo slideshow of John Mayer's recent visits to Dennis Montgomery's small band ensemble and Livingston Taylor's performance techniques classes.

John Mayer: Converting Information to Inspiration

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2008-10-24T16:00:00Z

The Berklee alumnus offers advice on writing songs, defining expectations, and dealing with the music industry.

Peruvian Music Queen

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2008-10-24T16:00:00Z

Afro-Peruvian sensation Eva Ayllón is a highlight of the Latin Culture Celebration and the Sovereign Bank Music Series at Berklee, November 6.

From Africa to Appalachia

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-10-24T15:45:00Z

Two string virtuosi bridge continents with a kora and a banjo

Latin Culture Celebration 2008

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2008-10-24T15:30:00Z

Berklee presents its 10th annual Latin Culture Celebration, an event organized by students to showcase the wealth of talented musicians from Latin America.

Daniel Lanois to Perform November 16

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-10-21T13:00:00Z

The ten-time Grammy winner will be an artist-in-residence, November 16-18, appearing with master drummer Brian Blade.

Maggie Scott Trio Live

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2008-10-21T00:00:00Z

Maggie Scott performs American Songbook selections in Watertown.

French Lick Kicks Off Executive Sessions

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2008-10-20T12:00:00Z

View a slideshow of the concert featuring Boston Celtics CEO Wyc Grousbeck.

Women Rock Berklee

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2008-10-17T12:00:00Z

African American women rockers get exposure during a week-long residency.

Berklee Announces Plans for School in Valencia

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hayes) — 2008-10-16T14:00:00Z

High-tech "first stone" event features holographic projection of the site that will result from Berklee's collaboration with SGAE to build a music school in Spain.

Berklee Lit Mag Launches

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2008-10-16T13:30:00Z

FUSION: A Magazine of Literature, Music, and Ideas celebrates its premiere, October 29.

Cindy Blackman and Terri Lyne Carrington Peak the Drum Summit

news@berklee.edu (Elisabeth Nicula) — 2008-10-16T12:00:00Z

The drummers, also Berklee alumnae, lead their bands at the Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival drum summit.

VIDEO: Berklee Valencia

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-10-16T09:00:00Z

Learn about a collaboration between Berklee and SGAE to build a music school in Spain.

West African Drum and Dance Ensemble Concert Nov. 3

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-10-15T17:35:00Z

15-member group presents special guests from Ghana at the Berklee Performance Center before traveling to Austin for the Percussion Arts Society International Convention

Women Rock and Talk

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-10-14T17:00:00Z

As part of the Women in Rock symposium, five pioneering African-American artists talked about their careers, challenges, and celebrations.

VIDEO: The Zach Hillyard Band Plays Berklee's Free Summer Concert Series

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-10-14T09:00:00Z

The very busy members of this Berklee funk/jazz outfit talked about the band's progress and future plans.

Berklee Names First Africa Scholar

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-10-06T09:00:00Z

Victor "Blue" Dogah is among 26 African musicians awarded a total of $1.4 million in scholarships.

VIDEO: Amy Crawford and Randy Runyon

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-10-06T08:00:00Z

The singer/songwriter and guitarist talk about how they connected at Berklee.

VIDEO: Bassist Wesley Cole Switzer

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-10-06T08:00:00Z

Performing in Berklee's Summer Concert Series, Switzer says the high level of talent at Berklee "encourages you to step up."

VIDEO: Guitarist Randy Runyon

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-10-06T08:00:00Z

Performing during Berklee's Summer Concert Series, Runyon talks about the many styles he's learned at Berklee.

VIDEO: Guitarist Niklas Karlsson

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-10-06T08:00:00Z

Karlsson didn't worry about auditioning for Berklee in Paris—he knew he'd never get it. And then he got the call....

VIDEO: Sax Player James Casey

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-10-06T08:00:00Z

Saxophonist James Casey performs in the Zach Hillyard Band during Berklee's Summer Concert Series.

VIDEO: Singer/Songwriter Amy Crawford

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-10-06T08:00:00Z

Though she was already working as a jazz pianist and singer, Crawford came to Berklee to focus on songwriting and business.

Gretsch Endows Scholarship

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2008-10-03T16:00:00Z

Gretsch Foundation endows a scholarship to support music business students.

Berklee Hosts CMJ Showcase at the Knitting Factory October 25

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-10-03T11:00:00Z

Heavy Rotation Records will feature its bands and alumni artists at New York's largest music event.

President Brown Goes Bluegrass

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-10-03T10:00:00Z

Berklee president Roger H. Brown gave the keynote at this year's International Bluegrass Music Association conference.

Berklee Latin All-Stars Wow Monterey

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hayes) — 2008-10-02T11:00:00Z

Students hang out—and play—with Latin masters at this top-shelf music festival.

PODCAST: Shea Rose

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-10-01T09:00:00Z

Hear a tune from a student who fuses rock, soul, and folk on her original songs.

Sean Jones to Jam with Students at Cafe 939

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-10-01T09:00:00Z

Marsalis Berklee Jams brings star trumpeter Sean Jones to Berklee.

Student Profile: Eric Robertson

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-09-29T12:00:00Z

For mandolinist Eric Robertson, Berklee offered the opportunity to put his bluegrass roots to use.

Melissa Ferrick Supports New GLBT Scholarship

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-09-24T09:00:00Z

Proceeds from the singer's September 13 concert were donated to the new GLBT Leadership Fund.

Miguel Zenon '98 Named 2008 MacArthur Fellow

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-09-23T09:00:00Z

Alumnus wins "genius" grant for jazz saxophone/composition.

Executive Sessions Returns for Second Season

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2008-09-23T09:00:00Z

Berklee's Cafe 939 hosts a series a shows featuring local CEOs and corporate executives showing off their musical chops.

Nona Hendryx, Siedah Garrett, Rock the BPC on October 8

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-09-22T11:30:00Z

Women In Rock residency features a one-time gathering of influential and groundbreaking African American female musicians.

Students Play on D.C.'s National Mall

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hayes) — 2008-09-19T16:30:00Z

Berklee Latin All-Stars perform at the Duke Ellington Jazz Festival.

Music Synthesis Alumnus Teaches Machines How to Hear

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-09-17T11:00:00Z

At MIT's Media Lab, Paris Smaragdis '95 researches the science of sound.

Trumpeter Is 12th Jimmy Lyons Scholar

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hayes) — 2008-09-16T11:00:00Z

Berklee and the Monterey Jazz Festival award Lafayette's Aaron Bahr a full-tuition scholarship

Latin All-Stars Play Monterey

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hayes) — 2008-09-16T10:30:00Z

Down Beat Winners Return to Northern California

Opening Day: Identifying a Deeper Purpose

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2008-09-15T12:00:00Z

Opening Day inspires Berklee faculty and staff.

VIDEO: Gunther Schuller

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-09-15T09:00:00Z

A maverick musician urges students to take responsibility for their own education.

Opening Day: Now's the Time

news@berklee.edu (Roger H. Brown) — 2008-09-15T09:00:00Z

Berklee's president reflected on the deeper purpose of creating a music college

VIDEO: Jeff Miles '08 of the 2007 Berklee Monterey Quartet

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-09-15T08:00:00Z

Miles said the quality of musicians has gone up thanks to a better interview process.

VIDEO: Ryo Shibata '07 of the 2007 Berklee Monterey Quartet

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-09-15T08:00:00Z

Shibata said he loved meeting people from different cultures at Berklee.

VIDEO: Mika Nishimura '07 of the 2007 Berklee Monterey Quartet

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-09-15T08:00:00Z

Nishimura said that at Berklee she made great connections.

VIDEO: Dan Carpel '09 of the 2007 Berklee Monterey Quartet

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-09-15T08:00:00Z

Carpel said Berklee gives musicians "real-world experience."

Wayne Wadhams on Technology, Art, and Life

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-09-12T12:00:00Z

A late faculty member reflects on the creative process.

Berklee Celebrates Bossa Nova's 50th Anniversary

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2008-09-11T16:00:00Z

The college pays homage to the genre with performances by Brazilian artists Oscar Castro-Neves and Cesar Camargo Mariano.

Berklee Alumni Nominated for Seven Emmy Awards

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-09-10T16:10:00Z

Nominees Include Alf Clausen, Joey Newman, David Van Slyke, and Pablo Munguia

VIDEO: The 2007 Berklee Monterey Quartet

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-09-09T09:00:00Z

Several of the college's top jazz musicians talked about performing far and wide.

VIDEO: Hip-Hop Contest Winner Justin "Jae Guttah" McGibbon

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-09-04T08:00:00Z

For the second time in a row, McGibbon wins a scholarship to Berklee's Five-Week Summer Performance Program with the Berklee/Essence Magazine Hip-Hop Songwriting Contest.

VIDEO: Nyles "Witness" Houston, Hip-Hop Contest Winner

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-09-04T08:00:00Z

As the Berklee/Essence Magazine Hip-Hop Contest grand prize winner, Houston won not only acclaim, but "a mini college experience."

VIDEO: Hip-Hop Contest Winner Jennifer "Nesi" Chianesi

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-09-04T08:00:00Z

"Nesi" talks about how Berklee's Five-Week Summer Performance Program helped her make decisions about her future.

VIDEO: Professor Prince Charles Alexander Talks Rap

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-09-04T08:00:00Z

With the Essence/Berklee Hip-Hop Songwriting Contest, Berklee is increasing its involvement in the hip-hop scene and promoting positivity.

PODCAST: Fernando Brandão

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-09-02T11:00:00Z

Hear the music of Brazil-born faculty member Fernando Brandão.

Christian Scott Breaks Convention

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2008-09-02T11:00:00Z

The Berklee alumnus encourages budding musicians to think for themselves.

2008-2009 Sovereign Bank Music Series at Berklee

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-08-27T09:00:00Z

Great music from Peru to Nashville; from soul to lando to jazz. Eight shows. No boundaries. Full of surprises.

New Jazz Series Presented by Berklee and the Arsenal Center for the Arts

news@berklee.edu (Joyce Linehan) — 2008-08-25T10:00:00Z

Berklee College of Music and the Arsenal Center for the Arts in Watertown partner for Berklee Jazz, a new collaboration featuring performances in a wide variety of jazz styles by some of Berklee’s world-renowned faculty.

My Morning Jacket Frontman Speaks to Students

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2008-08-22T11:00:00Z

Jim James offers his opinion on everything from soundscapes to stealing.

Ten Scholarships Awarded at Berklee City Music Blowout

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2008-08-15T13:51:00Z

Ten young musicians from urban Boston neighborhoods accepted full scholarships to Berklee at an emotional presentation on Tuesday, August 12.

Sovereign Bank Series: Melissa Ferrick

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-08-15T11:00:00Z

Singer/songwriter Melissa Ferrick opens the 2008–2009 Sovereign Bank Music Series at Berklee with a Berklee Performance Center concert on September 13.

Kicking Back at Kendall

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2008-08-01T12:00:00Z

A lunchtime concert series offers workers a break from the office and musicians a chance to show their stuff.

PODCAST: Kendrick Oliver

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-08-01T09:00:00Z

Sounds of Berklee for this month features Kendrick Oliver and the New Life Jazz Orchestra.

Monterey's High School Musical

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2008-07-31T12:00:00Z

The Monterey Jazz Festival's high school jazz band visits Berklee.

Yuki Ito

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2008-07-23T14:00:00Z

"When I was 12 years old, I met the bass," recalls Yuki Ito, who was in her junior high school band at the time. "I found it and just chose it. Everybody says it's too big and nobody wants to play it. But it's right for me. It has a beautiful sound."

Films at Berklee Highlight Hip-Hop and Global Music

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2008-07-23T12:00:00Z

For the first time in the history of the Roxbury Film Festival, its organizers will team with Berklee to bring films of social import with music mantras to Boston.

Berklee Salsa with Strings Octet Get Double Jazz Billing

news@berklee.edu (Billy Herron) — 2008-07-22T12:00:00Z

Juan Chavez y Arco Kemao will play the Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival on August 9

Students' Starry Night with McCoy Tyner

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hayes) — 2008-07-22T12:00:00Z

Berklee's young lights join a piano great at the Montreal International Jazz Festival.

VIDEO: Hip-Hop Songwriting Winners Perform at Festival

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2008-07-22T12:00:00Z

EPMD and Das EFX will join the winners of the Berklee/Essence Hip-Hop Songwriting Contest at the Peace Boston Hip-Hop Festival.

Alumnus over Broadway

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-07-22T12:00:00Z

Alex Lacamoire '95, the college's first Tony Award-winner, explains it all for you.

Swinging Big Band Music at Roxbury's Highland Park

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2008-07-18T09:00:00Z

The annual Jazz at the Fort will feature Kendrick Oliver and the New Life Orchestra.

VIDEO: Daniel Nadeau '12

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-07-17T12:00:00Z

His dad's music collection changed this young drummer from a metalhead to a jazz fan.

Meet the Next Generation Jazz Orchestra

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-07-17T12:00:00Z

Members of the Monterey Jazz Festival's best-of-the-best high school band talk about recording at Berklee.

VIDEO: Hailey Niswanger

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-07-17T12:00:00Z

This incoming freshman is excited to have a college experience focused on playing music.

BeanTown Jazz Returns

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-07-17T00:00:00Z

This year's Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival Includes an explosive kick-off drum summit at the BPC and free, all-day block party on three outdoor stages, September 25-27, 2008.

Miles at Montreux

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hochschild) — 2008-07-14T15:00:00Z

Recent graduate Jeff Miles wins the Montreux Jazz Guitar Competition while two other Berklee players finish near the top.

Berklee Series Brings Gypsy, Swing, Latin, and Jazz to Cambridge

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-07-01T12:00:00Z

"Burger Eats and Berklee Beats" will feature Pat Carroll, Alex Meek and Shine, Eleonora Bianchini, and the Berklee Monterey Quartet.

Road Scholars

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-07-01T10:00:00Z

Musicians from all over Africa traveled to new Berklee audition sites in South Africa and Ghana.

PODCAST: Latin Jazz All-Stars

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-07-01T09:00:00Z

This month's Sounds of Berklee features an award-winning student group.

From Artist to Attorney

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2008-06-30T14:15:00Z

Music law attornery Valerie Lovely '95 makes sure musicians are protected.

VIDEO: Dr. Magpie Plays the Kennedy Center

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-06-30T12:00:00Z

Berklee students don't just perform on campus—a spring 2008 trip send this string jazz band to Washington D.C.

Student Alex Han Tours with Marcus Miller

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2008-06-26T09:00:00Z

Han, a 2006-2007 Presidential Scholar, wowed Miller while performing in a Music of Marcus Miller concert at Berklee.

Scoot over, Ricky Martin

news@berklee.edu ( ) — 2008-06-23T09:00:00Z

Berklee showcased its own at the Latin Billboard awards.

Three Seattle-Area Teens Awarded Summer Scholarships

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-06-20T12:00:00Z

Three students from Experience Music Project | Science Fiction Museum—a charter member of Berklee's City Music Network—were presented with scholarships to Berklee's Five-Week Summer Performance Program at the museum's year-end concert.

Students Back McCoy Tyner in Montreal

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hayes) — 2008-06-19T09:00:00Z

Alumnus trumpeter Christian Scott performs with Tyner and top Berklee students.

All-Star High School Band Plays Berklee

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-06-19T00:00:00Z

Twenty-one-piece Next Generation Jazz Orchestra—sponsored by the Monterey Jazz Festival—boasts former members such as Joshua Redman and Patrice Rushen.

Berklee Helps Build Homes in New Orleans

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2008-06-18T09:00:00Z

Faculty and staff collaborate on Habitat for Humanity project in Musicians Village.

Swingin' Near Fenway

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-06-16T12:00:00Z

People of all ages are invited out for another year of live jazz in historic Mothers Rest playground in the Back Bay Fens.

Latin Music Series Hits South End

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2008-06-16T09:00:00Z

The fourth-annual Tito Puente Latin Music Series combines the Latin rhythms of Colombia, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica with influences from far-flung corners of the world, reflecting Berklee’s sonic melting pot.

PODCAST: Zili Misik

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-06-02T09:00:00Z

The latest episode of Sounds of Berklee brings you a track by Zili Misik, an all-woman band with eclectic influences.

High School Bands Survive Berklee Battle

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2008-05-30T09:00:00Z

Eyeball Kid from Kingston, Massachusetts was crowned the winner of the 2008 WBCN/Berklee College of Music Battle of the High School Bands.

Ernie Boch Jr. Challenge a Success

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-05-30T08:00:00Z

A matching gift triggered a record number of alumni donations.

Steve Winwood Rolls with It

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2008-05-30T00:00:00Z

The classic rocker talks about his evolution as a musician and the benefits of a contemporary music education.

Alumna's Song Clinches American Idol

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2008-05-29T00:00:00Z

Emily Shackelton '07 pens a song that reaches millions as David Cook sings his way to becoming the new American Idol.

Getting a Grip on Social Activism

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-05-29T00:00:00Z

Frances Moore Lappé shares insights about making the world a better place.

VIDEO: Danilo Perez, Boston, and Berklee

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-05-27T12:00:00Z

Perez considers Boston "one of the most powerful cities" in music, in no small part due to Berklee.

VIDEO: Danilo Perez and The Panama Suite

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-05-27T08:00:00Z

Danilo Perez, a Berklee professor and alumnus, talks about his piece The Panama Suite.

A Thousand Miles, a Giant Step

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-05-23T09:00:00Z

The college launches its first-ever capital campaign already ahead of the game.

Berklee Grads Find Their Wings

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-05-23T00:00:00Z

The class of '08 follows the clarion call of music into the world.

Student Jazzers End Night at the Pops

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2008-05-22T09:00:00Z

Some of the college's top student jazz groups will close out the evening for music greats Arturo Sandoval and the Dizzy Gillespie All-Stars at the 2008 Boston Pops Jazz Fest.

Auditions in Africa

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-05-22T00:00:00Z

Berklee announces the creation of the Africa Scholars Program to provide opportunities for gifted musicians from that continent without financial resources to attend the college. Auditions will be held in two countries beginning June 15 of this year

Student Label Reprises Outdoor Series

news@berklee.edu (Katherine F. Myers) — 2008-05-21T12:00:00Z

Berklee's Jazz Revelation Records is at it again with summer music series at Kendall Square and the Institute of Contemporary Art that will hit the spot with quality, organic sounds for lunch and dinner on Thursdays throughout the season.

Memphis Teens Win Berklee Scholarships

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-05-19T09:00:00Z

Three students from Stax Music Academy—a charter member of Berklee's City Music Network—were presented with scholarships to Berklee's Five-Week Summer Performance Program at the academy's spring concert.

VIDEO: Rosa Passos Receives Honorary Doctorate at 2008 Commencement

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-05-18T08:00:00Z

Brazilian singer/songwriter Rosa Passos thanks Berklee for honoring her.

VIDEO: Philip Bailey Gives 2008 Commencement Address

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-05-18T08:00:00Z

Commencement speaker Philip Bailey told graduates that "life is a very interesting and unpredictable journey."

VIDEO: Rock Musician Steve Winwood Receives Honorary Degree at 2008 Commencement

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-05-18T08:00:00Z

Honorary doctor of music recipient Steve Winwood said he was honored to be a part of the graduating class of 2008.

VIDEO: Howard Shore '69 Receives Honorary Degree at 2008 Commencement

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-05-18T08:00:00Z

Alumnus Howard Shore imparts valuable advice to the 2008 graduating class.

VIDEO: Philip Bailey and Maurice White Honored at 2008 Commencement

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-05-18T08:00:00Z

The stars of Earth, Wind & Fire receive honorary doctorates.

VIDEO: Howard Shore '69 Conducts at 2008 Commencement

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-05-18T08:00:00Z

Alumnus Howard Shore conducts a student orchestra at the 2008 Commencement.

VIDEO: Rosa Passos Performs at 2008 Commencement

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-05-18T08:00:00Z

Rosa Passos sings "Verao" ("Summer") accompanied by Berklee musicians.

VIDEO: Philip Bailey Performs at 2008 Commencement

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-05-18T08:00:00Z

Philip Bailey performs at Commencement with a Berklee band.

VIDEO: Steve Winwood Performs at the 2008 Commencement

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-05-18T08:00:00Z

Graduating senior Rebecca Muir performs with honorary doctorate recipient Steve Winwood.

Berklee Starts First Capital Campaign

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2008-05-12T00:00:00Z

Goal is set at $50 million for scholarships, expansion, innovation, and a giant step into the future.

Howard Shore's Journey

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2008-05-10T00:00:00Z

Berklee alumnus cites passion and collaboration as the keys to success.

VIDEO: XM Radio Features Berklee's Dr. Magpie

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-05-09T12:00:00Z

Dr. Magpie, an alt-folk/jazz band of Berklee students, performs live on XM Radio.

Berklee's Dr. Magpie Flies into DC

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hayes) — 2008-05-09T12:00:00Z

Innovative string jazz band plays the Family Theater on May 22.

PODCAST: Nesi

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-05-09T09:00:00Z

Listen to an award-winning Rhode Island rapper in the new episode of Sounds of Berklee.

Alumni Talk About the Big Break

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hochschild) — 2008-05-08T13:00:00Z

Members of Avril Lavigne's band return to their alma mater.

Building a Bridge to Mississippi

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2008-05-05T09:00:00Z

Berklee partners with two blues foundations to bring talented young musicians from Mississippi to Boston this summer.

Beyond Nickel Creek

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-05-05T09:00:00Z

Mandolin wunderkind Chris Thile wanders in new directions.

Foretelling the Future

news@berklee.edu (James Sullivan) — 2008-05-02T00:00:00Z

A panel of industry experts discuss the changing music business.

Students Head North to Salem

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2008-04-29T12:00:00Z

Berklee and the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival are cosponsoring a pre-festival line-up of some of Berklee's best.

Professors Land New Grants

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-04-28T09:00:00Z

Three Berklee faculty members win grants from the college for projects relating to music and culture from Taiwan and Brazil.

Ten Years at the Blue Note

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-04-25T09:00:00Z

Woodwind chair Bill Pierce brings top students to play New York's legendary Blue Note jazz club on May 19. The band will also perform live at WBGO radio.

Berklee Label's Common Ground

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-04-22T09:00:00Z

Ten artists from eight countries find a "universal voice" on Jazz Revelation's fifth compilation.

Berklee Bands Wow the Crowds at SXSW

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-04-22T09:00:00Z

Berklee's party was jam-packed with original music from 11 bands that feature Berklee alumni and students.

On with the Students' Show

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-04-18T00:00:00Z

Berklee's newest venue, Cafe 939, puts students in the spotlight in more ways than one.

New Generation Ready to Take Back the Music

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2008-04-13T09:00:00Z

Celebrity judges and Berklee scholars have made the final decisions and awarded five outstanding teen MCs Berklee scholarships to help take their talents to new heights.

VIDEO: Berklee Goes Broadway

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-04-13T08:00:00Z

Berklee students and faculty explored and reinterpreted the Great American Songbook.

Scholarships in the Delta

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2008-04-12T09:00:00Z

Berklee partners with the Delta Blues Museum and the Robert Johnson Foundation to find talented young musicians from a region rich in blues history.

The CEO Sound

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-04-11T00:00:00Z

Executive Sessions will kick off with the Loomers, featuring Tom Simons, PARTNERS+simons, April 17, and Ernie and the Automatics, with Ernie Boch Jr., May 15, at Cafe 939.

Five Music Legends to Get Honors at 2008 Commencement

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-04-08T00:00:00Z

More than 800 student musicians will graduate as honorary doctorates go to Philip Bailey and Maurice White of Earth, Wind & Fire; Steve Winwood; composer Howard Shore; and Brazilian artist Rosa Passos.

Outside of the Box

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2008-04-04T00:00:00Z

Pandora founder Tim Westergren relates the internet radio station's ups and down.

PODCAST: Annie Lynch and the Beekeepers

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-03-31T11:00:00Z

In this month's Sounds of Berklee, student Annie Lynch and her Beekeepers unspool their brand of acoustic alternative folk music. Give a listen.

Berklee's Best Vocalists Spring Forward

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2008-03-31T09:00:00Z

The popular Singers Showcase—the event that provided a proving ground to future stars like Susan Tedeschi, Lalah Hathaway, and Paula Cole—returns for its 25th spring edition.

Southbound Again

news@berklee.edu (David Hollender) — 2008-03-31T09:00:00Z

Bluegrass was the focus during the 2008 Nashville trip, with mandolin master Ricky Skaggs providing some of the best moments.

Capturing Berklee's Masters

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hochschild) — 2008-03-30T03:00:00Z

See the sound-inspired images of Lucy Cobos.

Bobby McFerrin: One-Man Band

news@berklee.edu (Josh B. Wardrop) — 2008-03-28T00:00:00Z

A vocal great thrills students in performance and lecture

Debating the Future of Music

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-03-26T00:00:00Z

A panel discussion titled Envisioning 21st-Century Music Business Models: The Impact of Copyright on Digital Licensing of Music will include a keynote address by Marybeth Peters, U.S. Register of Copyrights.

Oscar Stagnaro in Santo Domingo

news@berklee.edu (Alexander Trampas) — 2008-03-25T00:00:00Z

Berklee professor presents the first in a series of master classes in the Dominican Republic.

An Eye on the Hip-Hop Industry

news@berklee.edu (James Auburn Tootle '97) — 2008-03-25T00:00:00Z

Business of Hip-Hop Symposium resonates with an audience hungry for insight about what it takes to succeed in the genre.

Keppie Coutts

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2008-03-24T11:00:00Z

When Keppie Coutts came to Berklee, she planned on leaving her proclivity for activism behind and concentrating on her aspirations as a singer/songwriter. But no sooner had she landed here than she was drawn to various causes, realizing her social consciousness could not be squelched.

Berklee's Partners in Panama

news@berklee.edu (Jason Camelio) — 2008-03-24T00:00:00Z

Danilo Perez Foundation boosts Berklee's presence at the Panama Jazz Festival.

VIDEO: Gabrielle Goodman

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-03-23T08:00:00Z

Voice professor Gabrielle Goodman teaches a course that focuses on background singing.

VIDEO: Armsted Christian

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-03-23T08:00:00Z

Armsted Christian thinks Berklee helps students navigate the changing music world.

VIDEO: George W. Russell Jr.

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-03-23T08:00:00Z

Professor George W. Russell Jr. is impressed with quality of the students and faculty, Berklee's curriculum, and the college's guest artist roster.

VIDEO: Zachary Croxall

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-03-22T08:00:00Z

Berklee has taught electric bass player Zachary Croxall the value of playing as a group and making connections.

VIDEO: Michael Borgida

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-03-22T08:00:00Z

Michael Borgida enjoys being surrounded by jazz.

VIDEO: Manami Morita

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-03-22T08:00:00Z

Manami Morita credits Berklee for teaching her valuable composition skills.

VIDEO: Bob Edinger

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-03-22T08:00:00Z

Student drummer Bob Edinger loves the versatility Berklee provides.

VIDEO: George Duke: Restore Your Soul

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-03-22T08:00:00Z

George Duke brought a lot of soul and r&b to a week-long Berklee visit.

VIDEO: Jazz Revelation Records

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-03-22T08:00:00Z

Jazz Revelation Records creates an "opportunity for students to shine."

VIDEO: Jazz Revelation Records Hits the Studio

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-03-22T08:00:00Z

See part of the process at this label where students call the shots.

Students Play Cambridge Club

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-03-20T09:00:00Z

Artists on Jazz Revelation Records celebrate new disc with show at Regattabar.

VIDEO: Honest Thomas

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-03-20T08:00:00Z

"Everybody's just so good," the band's drummer said.

So I Have the Degree—Now What?

news@berklee.edu (James Sullivan) — 2008-03-20T00:00:00Z

Voice Department faculty member Marlon Saunders helps students survive life after Berklee.

Branford Marsalis and Berklee Join Forces

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-03-19T09:00:00Z

Marsalis Berklee Jams—an innovative performance/education partnership—launches with Miguel Zenón Quartet at Berklee's Cafe 939, April 2-3.

AUDIO: Common Ground (Jazz Revelation, 2008)

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-03-18T09:00:00Z

Listen to the fifth release from Berklee's student-run jazz label.

Latin Jazz All-Stars Play Monterey

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hayes) — 2008-03-18T00:00:00Z

Down Beat Student Award-winning band will give Latin rhythm clinic and anchor the festival's popular Latin Jam Session.

Berklee Honors Keith Lockhart at International Show

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2008-03-17T09:00:00Z

The college's global community perform music from their home countries and Boston Pops conductor Keith Lockhart will be honored at the International Folk Music Festival.

VIDEO: Professor Armsted Christian

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-03-15T08:00:00Z

Christian thinks Berklee helps students navigate the changing music world.

VIDEO: Kudisan Kai

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-03-15T08:00:00Z

The Vocal Department professor and rock girl says the best part of teaching is when students catch on.

64-Bit Symphonies

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2008-03-11T00:00:00Z

Video game composers share their expertise with the next generation.

Richard Blackstone: True Believer

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-03-11T00:00:00Z

Industry tumult excites 2008 Zafris lecturer Richard Blackstone.

Fred Wesley: Sideman Takes Center Stage

news@berklee.edu (James Sullivan) — 2008-03-07T11:00:00Z

James Brown trombonist Fred Wesley muses on the enduring mystery of funk.

Making Music for Herb Pomeroy

news@berklee.edu (Allen Bush) — 2008-03-07T09:00:00Z

A memorial tribute concert will feature Joe Lovano, Hal Galper, Jack Walrath, Greg Hopkins, and the Berklee Concert Jazz Orchestra, with proceeds to benefit the Herb Pomeroy Scholarship Fund.

Berklee Opens Cafe 939

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-03-06T09:00:00Z

Student-run, all-ages concert venue and coffee house's inaugural season will feature Marsalis Berklee Jams with the Miguel Zenon Quartet and Berklee students, and Executive Sessions, featuring bands with local CEOs.

Berklee to Honor Country Star Ricky Skaggs

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2008-03-03T09:00:00Z

The event, at the Grand Ole Opry, is one of many highlights for students on a spring break trip to Nashville.

PODCAST: SFJAZZ Collective

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-02-28T13:00:00Z

Listen to the mastery of a jazz supergroup in the latest episode of Sounds of Berklee.

Bootsy Collins: Shaking Things Up

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hochschild) — 2008-02-27T11:00:00Z

Bassist Bootsy Collins is the latest funk master to hang with Berklee students.

Berklee Bands Return to SXSW

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-02-27T09:00:00Z

There's a party at Texas's SXSW Music Festival and Conference and it has Berklee's name written all over it. Students and alumni from Berkleemusic and Heavy Rotation Records will be featured, as well as alumni from New York, Chicago, Austin, and more.

Creating the Beat of a Different Drummer

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-02-26T08:00:00Z

Engineer/composer Barry Threw '04 fuses technology and virtuosity.

On a Good Note

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2008-02-21T00:00:00Z

Berklee's 40th annual High School Jazz Festival earns high marks.

Michael J Powell: Producing a Winner

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2008-02-21T00:00:00Z

Insights on the state of the industry, taking chances, and keeping it real, all from an accomplished pro.

George Duke: On Top of the Business

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hochschild) — 2008-02-20T11:00:00Z

George Duke helps students understand the challenges of the music industry.

VIDEO: An Interview with Faculty Member Jetro da Silva

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-02-20T09:00:00Z

Faculty pianist and alumnus Jetro da Silva talks about the joys of Berklee.

From Rock to World at Women Musicians Network Concert

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-02-14T09:00:00Z

Women rule the stage in a show composed, arranged, produced, and performed by Berklee women students and alumna performing in styles ranging from rock to contemporary classical.

AUDIO: Dorm Sessions, Volume 5 (Heavy Rotation, 2008)

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-02-13T08:00:00Z

Student-run Heavy Rotation Records releases its fifth Dorm Sessions compilation.

Berklee Alumni and Faculty Win 13 Grammys

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-02-11T09:00:00Z

How versatile is Berklee? This year's crop of Grammy honorees spans genres from Latin to jazz to classical to new age. Alumni have now won over 160 awards.

Networking to the Top

news@berklee.edu (Lesley Mahoney) — 2008-02-01T00:00:00Z

Patricia Abdelnour '97 credits her success to her Berklee education.

James Brown Sideman Performs with Students

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-01-31T11:00:00Z

Trombone great Fred Wesley, former music director of James Brown's band, visits Berklee for clinics and concerts.

SFJAZZ Collective Comes to Berklee

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-01-29T09:00:00Z

The all-star ensemble from San Francisco brings both jazz tradition and new inspiration to the Berklee Performance Center.

PODCAST: The Peasantry

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-01-28T11:00:00Z

The new Sounds of Berklee turns you on to the Peasantry, a band of Berklee student rockers.

Berklee Celebrates Broadway

news@berklee.edu (Mitzi Dorbu) — 2008-01-28T09:00:00Z

Mass Ave. will be like a slice of Midtown Manhattan when faculty, alumni, and students play some of the best-known hits of American musical theater on February 24.

VIDEO: Canada Comes to Berklee

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-01-25T13:00:00Z

Berklee celebrates Canadian music with performances from the New Pornographers, k-os, and others

Northern Exposure

news@berklee.edu (Danielle Dreilinger) — 2008-01-25T09:00:00Z

A multi-band concert celebrates Berklee's connections to Canada.

VIDEO: Drummer and songwriter Andre Brown

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-01-22T08:00:00Z

For Brown, a Presidential Scholar, music has always been a religious experience.

VIDEO: Violinist Ada Pasternak

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-01-22T08:00:00Z

Pasternak, a Presidential Scholar, won numerous awards before coming to Berklee.

Serving the Police

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2008-01-22T00:00:00Z

Music business major Jared Braverman learns about the music industry from the inside.

Guest Gets Serious

news@berklee.edu (Brenda Pike) — 2008-01-22T00:00:00Z

The "mockumentarian" opens up to Berklee students.

Conducting Class

news@berklee.edu (Ken Pullig) — 2008-01-22T00:00:00Z

Visiting professor Maria Schneider goes one-on-one with composition students.

VIDEO: Dorm Sessions 2008

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-01-20T09:00:00Z

Student bands perform in a show celebrating the latest release from student-run Heavy Rotation Records.

VIDEO: Drummer Joe Dyson

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-01-20T08:00:00Z

Growing up in New Orleans, music was a family affair for Dyson, now a Berklee Presidential Scholar.

VIDEO: Saxophonist Jahaziel Arrocha

news@berklee.edu (Berklee Office of Communications) — 2008-01-20T08:00:00Z

Arrocha, a Presidential Scholar, began playing tenor sax in Panama at the late age of 14.

Heavy Rotation Celebrates New CD

news@berklee.edu (Margot Edwards) — 2008-01-16T09:00:00Z

Berklee's student-run Heavy Rotation Records presents an eclectic mix of of music in this CD release concert, featuring artists ranging from r&b to experimental music.

Berklee's Latin Adventure

news@berklee.edu (Javier Samayoa) — 2008-01-16T09:00:00Z

Students travel to Las Vegas to participate both on stage and behind the scenes at the 2007 Latin Grammy Awards.

Berklee's High School Jazz Festival Turns 40

news@berklee.edu (Nick Balkin) — 2008-01-16T00:00:00Z

Three thousand musicians and 200 bands compete for $175,000 in scholarships at Berklee's High School Jazz Festival, the largest competition of its kind in the United States.

Faculty Pianist Danilo Perez Releases New Disc

news@berklee.edu (Rob Hayes) — 2008-01-15T09:00:00Z

The Panama Suite, a composition the Grammy-winning Danilo Perez created in celebration of his homeland, was just released as a Berklee production through ArtistShare.

VIDEO: Keyboardist/vocalist Hinako Sato