Announcement: Students who complete two of three programs, Berklee A Cappella Festival June 21-24, Vocal Summit June 25-28, Stage Performance Workshop June 29-July 1, will receive a $100 discount.
The Berklee A Cappella Festival gives students the opportunity to develop their vocal performance skills. The program is open to all students interested in a cappella singing—soloists and groups are welcome! You will learn about vocal percussion and rhythms, blending, and improving your pitch and sharpening your ears by working with more advanced dissonant voicings.
Who are the instructors?
The program will be taught by Berklee faculty and guest instructors who will be announced over the coming weeks and months.
What's the schedule?
Sessions
Voice and Technology
- Mic technique (how to use processing to enhance live performance)
- Live performance looping
- Tips to achieve a quality live mix
Improvisation
- Song circle: using the circle song form to explore composition, singing over changes and open group improvising
Recording
- Prepare and execute a recording session
- Studio recording techniques
- Guide track preparation
- Mix verses Master: Learn the difference
Promotion
- Press kit essentials
Where will I eat and sleep?
Applicants will be sent information and an application for residence hall housing once accepted to the program. Most program participants elect to stay in the Berklee residence halls; however, space is limited. To optimize your chances for on-campus housing, you must return the housing application immediately upon receiving it.
