Brass Weekend 2008

	Brass Weekend • Application

What's the program?

The Brass Weekend is designed for brass players who want to focus on their playing skills. Berklee's renowned brass faculty will help you develop your technique, ensemble playing, and improvisational skills.

Am I eligible?

You must be at least 15 years old by the start of the program, and have at least one year of experience on your instrument. How should I prepare for the placement evaluation? You will be placed into classes, lessons, and ensembles with participants of similar training and ability. To determine your level, the faculty would like you to arrive prepared to play a short piece of music that features your strengths. You will be shown some music to sight-read and will also have the opportunity to do a little improvisation.

Who are the instructors?

Berklee's talented and experienced brass faculty, including, Christine Fawson, Jeff Galindo, Charles Lewis, Tiger Okoshi, and Phil Wilson will provide the instruction for the program.

What's the schedule?

• Group Lesson-You will be introduced to instrumental skills that are specific to performing music on brass instruments. This class is taught in a group/master class setting.
• Theory and Improvisation-This class offers an introduction to basic theory and how to apply it to jazz improvisation.
• Group Clinics-Each day you will attend an hour-long clinic that may include topics such as how to play in a band, survey of brass styles, and developing and using the jazz vocabulary.
• Ensembles-In your ensembles you will work to prepare a performance for Sunday's final concert utilizing the skills and techniques introduced in your other classes.

Sunday's concert ends at 5:00 p.m. For programming purposes, please do not book flight departures leaving before 8:00 p.m.

Where will I eat and sleep?

When we have processed your application, you will be sent information and an application for residence hall housing. Most program participants elect to stay in the Berklee residence halls. However, acceptance to the program does not guarantee a residence hall space. Space is limited. To optimize your chances for on-campus housing, you must return the housing application immediately upon receiving it. To be eligible to live in the residence hall, you must be 15 years of age by the start of the program. If you are applying to the program after mid-May 2007, call the Housing Office at 617 747-2292 to find out if residence hall space is still available.

How much are the tuition and fees?

How and when can I pay my fees?

Bills for this program will be mailed 30 days prior to the start of the program. The bill will include a payment coupon and return mail envelope for your convenience. All bills will have instructions on how to make payment using the Internet, phone, and bank-to-bank wire transfers; it will also include the due date for the payment. Tuition and housing fees are to be paid together, unless you are living at an off-campus location. Payments are due in full one week prior to the start of the program. This will expedite your registration. Payment on the date of registration is highly discouraged. If you are experiencing difficulty making your payment by the due date, please contact our offices for assistance. If your application was not received and processed in time for you to have a bill sent in the 30-day period, call the Office of the Bursar to check your balance. A bill will be mailed regardless of when your application is processed and it will indicate "Late Add." No additional charges are assessed for this, however, you are still responsible for making the payment within the due date guidelines.

The Office of the Bursar is available to assist you with your questions regarding payment of your summer program. Please address any of these issues by emailing bursar@berklee.edu or by contacting one of our representatives at 617 747-2165 or 617 747-2610.

How do I apply?

There are two ways to register for the program:

When will I know if I've been accepted into the program?

Please allow us four weeks (six for international applicants) to process your application. Once your application has been processed, we will notify you of your enrollment status by mail.