The Groove: Berklee Students Use Their Musical Gifts to Fundraise for Japan

A benefit concert and CD will raise money for those affected by the disaster.
April 18, 2011

In response to the recent tragedy in Japan, several concerned Berklee students have jumped to organize projects that will raise money to help the victims and their families in this desperate time of need. Two of the most ambitious projects have been spearheaded by Kylie Rothfield and Julian Weisser, who are both working tirelessly to organize, oversee, and promote their fundraising efforts to members of the Berklee community, Boston, and beyond.

Stand with Japan: A Benefit Concert

Kylie Rothfield assembled a team of five Berklee student volunteers to help her put together a benefit concert titled Stand with Japan. Rothfield has put on six benefit concerts since middle school, so organizing an event to fundraise for Japan just felt natural to her. "When I heard about what happened in Japan, I was like, 'I'm at Berklee, we could do something huge.' I really believe that music and benefits go together," says Rothfield...

Read more about the benefits for Japan at BerkleeGroove.com.