News Below you will find recent news from the Office of the President. Composer, singer, and sound artist Ken Ueno '94 Image courtesy of the artist Explore the World of Throat Singing, Overtone Singing, and Other Multiphonic Vocal Techniques May 24, 2022 Listen to a playlist curated by Ken Ueno '94 that explores the diverse history and sonic possibilities of the human voice. Zitong (Selina) Zhang Image courtesy of the artist Can You Write an Uplifting Song About the Climate Crisis? May 20, 2022 Student Zitong (Selina) Zhang talks about the inspiration behind her new song “Life,” a meditation on climate change and its impact on our world. Berklee City Music students on stage at the Berklee Performance Center Image by Dave Green Press Release Berklee City Music Receives Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts May 18, 2022 The $25,000 award will support City Music’s High School Academy and Preparatory Academy programs. Daedelus is one of several Berklee faculty members set to participate in the first-ever Connect 2022 EDI Summit. Image by Gari Askew Press Release Berklee Launches Connect 2022 EDI Summit May 18, 2022 Sponsored by Ableton and Elektron, the four-day program unites industry-leading creatives, manufacturers, and educators from across the electronic music community. Calvin McCormack M.M. ’21 Image by Helo Houviez Press Release Alumnus Receives Fulbright Award to India May 18, 2022 Calvin McCormack M.M. ’21, a graduate of Berklee's campus in Valencia, Spain, is the third Berklee alum to receive a Fulbright in the past two years. Grace Kelly B.M. ’12 Image courtesy of the artist Press Release Jazz Virtuoso Grace Kelly Joins Berklee's Board of Trustees May 17, 2022 The alumna saxophonist becomes one of the youngest members of a distinguished group of professionals and industry leaders. Te'Zhuen Watson received first place in the annual Songs for Social Change Contest for his song "When They See Us." Image courtesy of the artist Press Release Songs for Social Change Contest Winners Announced May 17, 2022 The annual contest offers a combined total of $10,000 in awards for the winning songs. Kendrick Lamar Image by Iñaki Espejo-Saavedra Kendrick Lamar's New Album Is Full of Berklee Collaborators May 13, 2022 Berklee alumni played significant roles in every step of the creation of Kendrick's double album, Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers. Professor Julius P. Williams Image by Dave Green Press Release Julius P. Williams Composes Song for 54th Massachusetts Regiment Memorial Rededication May 12, 2022 The Boston Children’s Chorus will perform the song, “Heroes,” at the rededication ceremony on June 1. Dr. Keiko S. Broomhead Image courtesy of Dr. Broomhead Press Release Dr. Keiko Broomhead Named Vice President for Enrollment Management May 12, 2022 The higher education executive brings more than 25 years of enrollment management expertise to the role. Load More
