As a participant in the Global String Program, you’ll become a part of Berklee’s thriving, creative String Department for a full week. Experience the same Berklee that fostered musicians like Sierra Hull, Casey Driessen, and national fiddle champions Luke Price and Alex Hargreaves. The curriculum will include the following:
- Styles lab: You will rotate through multiple styles, receiving coaching from various faculty each day.
- Theory-in-action labs: You will receive hands-on instruction in ear training and applying theory through your instrument. To build knowledge sequentially, you will have the same group and faculty instructor each day.
- Small ensemble: You will play in a small ensemble coached by a Berklee faculty member who is an expert in the specific style the ensemble will study (e.g., Arabic, bluegrass, Celtic, jazz, pop, etc.).
- Large ensemble: You will participate in a large ensemble, rehearsing a varied repertoire and performing in the Berklee Performance Center.
- Faculty clinics: Berklee faculty will host clinics focusing on career skills, performance techniques, and a diverse array of styles.
- Jam sessions: Each night, current Berklee students, faculty, and summer program students get together for jam sessions organized to focus on different styles (e.g., old-time, swing, free improvisation, classical, etc.).
The Global String Program offers participants the opportunity to study with internationally renowned teachers with proven track records—those who have not only won their own prestigious awards, but who have taught students who have continued on to enjoy flourishing careers, whether as international recording artists or as music teachers. The Global String Program summer faculty includes David Wallace, Beth Bahia Cohen, Bruce Molsky, Chelsey Green, Darol Anger, Eugene Friesen, Felice Pomeranz, Greg Liszt, Jason Anick, Joe Walsh, Mairi Chaimbeul, Matt Glaser, Mimi Rabson, Natalie Haas, Patrice Jackson, Sandra Kott, and Simon Shaheen.
Learn from some of the world’s leading string virtuosos and educators. Under the direction of David Wallace, chair of Berklee’s String Department, you’ll explore a wide variety of string styles, including folk, jazz, bluegrass, classical, old-time, and Celtic. Master your technique on violin, viola, cello, mandolin, harp, banjo, and more. Discover new musical styles and techniques under close guidance.