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Upcoming Alumni Events
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 Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Getting Sponsored Workshop
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
921 Boylston St., The Loft (3rd Floor)
Boston, MA
The Career Development Center is presenting a workshop about getting sponsored featuring recording artist & clinician, Ravi.
Topics include:
Endorsements: What companies look for in an artist
Funding: How to create value for your sponsors and how to use sponsors to expand your busines
Proposals: Who to make the pitch to and how to do it without compromising your artistic integrity
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Wednesday, November 11, 2009
New York Alumni Circle Showcase
7:00 PM-9:30 PM
Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery (Between Houston and Bleecker)
New York, NY
Join us for the November installment of the New York Alumni Circle Showcase.
Featuring:
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Music Supervision – Opportunities and Latest Trends
6:30 PM-9:00 PM
Sanctum Sounds LA
2032 Armacost Ave
Los Angeles, CA
Don't miss this amazing panel about Music Supervision! This event is free, but seating is limited! Register Today!
Moderator:
Dan Carlin
Chair, Film Scoring, Berklee College of Music
Former CEO, Segue Music
Panelists:
Robert Kraft
President, Fox Music
Chuck Doud ‘88
Director of Music, Sony Computer Services America
Mary Jo Mennella
President/Founder, Music Asset Management, Inc.
Frankie Pine
Music Supervisor: Samantha Who?, Brothers& Sisters,
Dirty Sexy Money, Ocean’s Thirteen, Ocean’s Twelve,
Ugly Betty, Cold Case, Jimmy Neutron, Santa Clause 2,
Love Hurts.
John Houlihan
Music Supervisior: Fame, All About Steve, Street Kings,
The Love Guru, Austin Powers: Goldmember, Nacho Libre,
Training Day, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me,
The Lake House, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, 13 Going on 30.
Eve Nelson ‘86
Songwriter with recent placements in: Samantha Who,
The Hills, The Office, General Hospital, The City,
The Wrestler, America’s Funniest Home Videos, Cavemen, and Ghost Whisperer.
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 Sunday, November 1, 2009
San Francisco Alumni Showcase
5:00 PM-8:00 PM
Bay Area Sound Studios
85 Mitchell Blvd
San Rafael, CA
San Francisco alumni chapter leaders Karen Kindig and Hermann Lara host an alumni showcase at Bay Area Sound Studios. 9 alumni acts will perform. This event will surely be a blast!
Featured acts:
 Theresa Perez
 Michael Hatfield
 Chris Amberger
 Frobeck
 Shelley Leong
 Rob Sherman
 Kai Eckhardt
 Socorro de Castro
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.bayareasoundstudios.com/
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 Wednesday, October 28, 2009
An Evening with Livingston Taylor at NARAS Chicago!
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Chicago NARAS Offices
303 W. Erie St. Ste. 210
Chicago, IL
Please join us at the new offices of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences in its only Midwest chapter for an intimate performance with Berklee faculty member Livingston Taylor! Mix and mingle with fellow alumni and established industry members, including Berklee Alumnus and Vice President of NARAS Chicago Chapter, Larry Sturm.
Refreshments will be served.
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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Songwriter "Works in Progress" Group Evening
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
3787 May Street
Los Angeles, CA
Are you looking to get together with other songwriter's? Alumni Bruce Garnitz and Brandon Schott host a recurring songwriter's group in Los Angeles.
Here are the details from Bruce:
We'll have a piano, an acoustic guitar, upright bass, cajon and a coffee table (brought in from Boston) to bang on. Of course we will also have a CD player for any tracks that you would like to play.
If you haven't joined us in the past... our events have a very positive "vibe" with a lot of chuckles included.
We encourage everyone to bring a song that you consider to be "in progress" and that you would like to have feedback on from your fellow Songwriters. The songs can be instrumental tracks or vocal songs. If the songs have lyrics... please bring extra lyric sheets!
Refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Bass Alumni Reunion - Day 2
4:00 PM-9:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
921 Boylston St., David Friend Recital Hall
Boston, MA
The Bass reunion continues with more open classes and performances.
 Garth Stevenson alumni solo acoustic bass concert 4:00PM
 Bruce Gertz faculty & alumni jazz concert with Jerry Bergonzi saxophone, Phil Grenadier trumpet, and Mark Whitfield Jr. drums 7:30PM
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Monday, October 26, 2009
Bass Alumni Reunion - Day 1
4:00 PM-10:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
921 Boylston St., David Friend Recital Hall
Boston, MA
Don't miss the Bass Alumni Reunion! 2 Days of bass, bass, bass. It will be a great time to connect with faculty, alumni, and students of the bass department. Bass classes will be open for alumni to attend and there will be performances from Berklee faculty and alumni followed by a reception.
 David Buda faculty concert 4:00PM DFRH
 David Dyson alumni concert with neo-funk ensemble directed by Skip Smith 7:30PM DFRH
-Reception
Refreshments will be served.
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 Sunday, October 25, 2009
Songwriting Seminar with Professor Pat Pattison
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
9104 Deer Shadow Pass
Austin, TX
Gain some shiny new tools for your songwriting. Join Berklee Assistant Vice President Marjorie O'Malley and Austin area alumni for a very enjoyable evening at the home of Berklee parents Michael Turner and Sarah Logan. We hope to see you there!
Refreshments will be served.
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Saturday, October 24, 2009
CMJ 2009 Music Marathon Showcase!
1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery (Between Houston and Bleecker)
New York, NY
Berklee, Heavy Rotation Records (HRR), and Berkleemusic.com Present
CMJ 2009 Music Marathon Showcase
Open to CMJ badges and the public free of charge.
All ages! Come early for a free drink on Berklee.
Giveaways include two full registration badges for CMJMM10, a Berkleemusic online course, and HRR's Dorm Sessions 6 CD
Featuring:
 SEX! (HRR)
 Zigmat
 Nini&Ben (HRR)
 Man on Earth
 The Fast Romantics
 Nathan Reich (HRR)
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
Songwriting Seminar with Berklee Professor Pat Pattison
3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Coupe Studios
4780 Sterling Drive
Boulder, CO
This event is free for Berklee Alumni. Seating is limited to 25, so register ASAP.
Pat Pattison, Professional Songwriter and Professor of Lyric Writing and Writing Music to Lyrics
Phrasing and Placement: The Body Language of Your Song
There are no rules in songwriting, just tools! But there are plenty of tools, according to Berklee College of Music professor Pat Pattison, a professional songwriter with almost thirty years of experience and two songwriting books under his belt. This seminar will give you important keys to phrasing your lyrics for the most impact and support of meaning. We'll work with rhythms and placements, making sure that your ideas and lines, like body language, help to really deliver the emotion you intend. This can't-miss seminar is designed to take your songwriting to the next level and connect you with fellow Berklee alumni and other music professionals in your area.
For more information, visit www.coupestudios.com/
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Thursday, October 15, 2009
New York Alumni Circle Showcase
8:00 PM-9:30 PM
Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery (Between Houston and Bleecker)
New York, NY
Join us for the October installment of the New York Alumni Circle Showcase featuring Chrissi Poland and Urbnergy.
 Chrissi Poland '02
Originally from a small town in southern Massachusetts, Chrissi Poland is a true soul singer, writer, and instrumentalist. Combining the sounds of blues, roots, jazz, and soul, she channels a sound that is all her own, yet influenced by the greats. Now a resident of NYC, Chrissi performs her music regularly at venues including the Living Room, The Rockwood Music Hall, The Bitter End, and The Blue Note. She has performed live and toured with Stax legend Sam Moore, in the US, Canada, and Japan. Chrissi can also be heard on rock artist Moby’s latest release, “Last Night”. Most recently Chrissi has written and recorded the soulful soon-to-be-released album Songs From The Concrete, featuring Brian Blade, John Patitucci, Jon Cowherd, Steve Elliot, Chris Thomas, and Sam Yahel. Favorite performance credits include a win at the Apollo Theater’s Amateur Night in Harlem, performances with Sting, and a guest performance with The Brian Blade Fellowship.
 Urbnergy (featuring Don Mulvaney '79)
Don Mulvaney is a professional musician who has performed with many top names such as Tony Bennett, Itzhak Perlman, Barbra Streisand, Maureen McGovern, jazz singer Mark Murphy, Melissa Manchester, Bill Frisell, Mike Stern and Randy Roos. Don was a member of the Mike Gibbs Orchestra. Don is currently on faculty at Fairfield University teaching drum-set, theory and composition in the Jazz Department under the direction of Brian Torff. Don is recording the second CD with the jazz group, Urbnergy, in New York City. M.F.A. - Purchase College. B.M.- Berklee College of Music.
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Friday, October 9, 2009
AES Alumni Reception
5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Manhattan Sound Recording
13 West 36th St. 8th Floor
New York, NY
We are very excited to be having our annual AES alumni reception at Manhattan Sound Recording! It's going to be a great time to get together with old friends and maybe make some new ones. Don't miss it. Reserve your spot today!
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit www.manhattansoundrecording.com
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 Wednesday, September 30, 2009
.Digital .Music .Marketing .Com
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
921 Boylston St.
Boston, MA
Berklee Alumni Patrick Faucher and Phil Antoniades of Nimbit will be speaking about Direct-to-Fan Marketing Branding, and the importance of your website & store. Patrick is the CEO of Nimbit and Phil is President. Nimbit is the #1 direct-to-fan sales & marketing platform for the music industry boasting clients like Robert Plant, Alisson Krauss, Al Kooper, Spyro Gyra, and many more.
For more information, visit nimbit.com
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Wednesday, September 16, 2009
New York Alumni Circle Showcase
7:00 PM-9:30 PM
Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery (Between Houston and Bleecker)
New York, NY
Join us for the September installment of the New York Alumni Circle Showcase featuring alumnus Ben Ward and special guest Chris Lind.
 Ben Ward
Ben Ward is a singer, songwriter, and musician from Dothan, Alabama. He graduated from the University of Alabama and Berklee College of Music where he was a winner of the BMI Foundations John Lennon Award for songwriters. He spent five years (2002-2007) in Nashville, Tennessee writing, playing, and teaching music (mostly country). He was a Worship Leader in Peoria, IL before he and his wife moved to New York City in 2008.
 Chris Lind
Singer/songwriter Chris Lind has quickly become a driving force in the New York City music scene. With influences like Jeff Buckley, Feist, and Chet Baker, Chris has developed a unique and personal sound, defined by soaring vocals and hauntingly beautiful melodies. Growing up, his fathers position as a flutist in the Philadelphia Orchestra exposed Chris to the finest classical music from around the world. He spent his teenage years visiting family in Hawaii and eventually studied Slack Key guitar with local legend Ozzie Kotani. Now he regularly performs at many of NYCs most respected listening rooms including a residency at the famed Bitter End. This fall, Chris will record a full band EP.
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Tuesday, September 15, 2009
The Green Room
7:00 PM-10:30 PM
Cat & Fiddle
6530 W Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
The Green Room is proving to be wildly popular. After an initial 125+ Berklee SoCal alums flooded the Cat & Fiddle in Hollywood, we thought that the numbers might taper off for our second installment. Not so! 130+ alumni attended with many new faces in the crowd.
If you haven't made it out yet, here is another chance to get connected. If you attended previously and liked what you saw, join us to make the event even better! Hosted by LA Alumni Chapter Leader Justine Taormino.
Open to all 18+ Berklee alumni and friends.
Parking: Valet $6 or street
We hope to see you there!
Refreshments will be served.
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 Thursday, August 13, 2009
Berklee Alumni Reception in Puerto Rico
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
School for the Performing Arts
Plaza Guaynabo (Altos Caribbean Cinema)
Guaynabo, PR
Join Puerto Rico chapter leader Luis Santiago and Director of Alumni Affairs, Karen Bell for a reception at the School for the Performing Arts in Guaynabo. Food and beverages will be provided. Come out and meet fellow alumni, network and hear about the latest updates at Berklee.
Student Singer Songwriter Emily Elbert '11 will perform at the event!
20 year old Emily Elbert is a singer/songwriter with deep musical roots and a clear love for creative expression. Fresh off a northeast run with G. Love and Special Sauce and a showcase spot at the Folk Alliance Festival in Memphis, Elbert is quickly growing in the national spotlight. Her lifelong passion for music from around the world, and distinctive combination of jazz, folk, soul, blues, and pop creates a sound that engages the hearts, minds, and ears of listeners around the globe. Emily blends a hip musical perspective with an in-depth knowledge of classic songs to create unique vocal and guitar arrangements.
To learn more visit: http://www.emilyelbert.com.
Guests are welcome and refreshments will be served!
To RSVP please email alumniaffairs@berklee.edu
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, August 13, 2009
New York Alumni Circle Showcase
7:00 PM-9:30 PM
Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery (Between Houston and Bleecker)
New York, NY
Join us for our first showcase at our new venue, the Bowery Poetry Club. We are very excited to be back on stage and we hope to see you there. This event is free for Berklee alumni and $10 for all other attendees. Performers include:
 Lucas Madrazo
Hailing from the modest city of Toledo, OH, Lucas Madrazo got his start in the straight-ahead jazz scene. Regularly frequenting clubs such as Bakers Keyboard Lounge in Detroit and the former midwestern gem Rustys Jazz Cafe, Lucas had the rare privilege of witnessing and partaking in the last few remnants of the old school. After making the decision to move to Boston and attend Berklee College of Music, Lucas honed his skills playing with musicians such as Mulgrew Miller, Bill Pierce, and George Duke. After four years of beautiful collaborations yielding countless influences, it was time to take the next logical step. Lucas now resides in New York City where he has just released his debut CD, Culmination, showcasing his original work in capacities never before explored.
 Blaze McKenzie
Blaze Mckenzie graduated from Berklee in 2007 as a guitar principle and MP&E major. He moved to NY shortly after and quickly became a regular in the live music scene. Blaze not only fronts his own band but can also be found playing guitar for the bands Hungry Hands and Austin Bats and just finished touring with Sydney Wayser. Blaze's band combines several unique sounds and creates something new and exciting. His clever lyrics and playful melodies will be sure to grab your attention.
 Andrea Setaro
Andrea Setaro is one of the Berklee Alumni Chapter leaders for NY. She graduated in 2007 as a Songwriting and Music Business major. After graduating, she moved to NY and within a year started with her volunteer efforts in support of the chapter. Andrea has been writing for the past 11 years and has played at various venues up and down the east coast with the likes of Allie Moss (background singer and guitarist for Ingrid Michaelson) and Phil Bensen. She is currently recording her first album which should be completed by this winter.
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 Monday, August 10, 2009
First Time Home Buyers Workshop
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
921 Boylston Street
Room 311
Boston, MA
Presented by Berklee Alumnus Jonathan Hindmarsh
Berklee Alumnus Jonathan Hindmarsh, who specializes in real estate, will be offering a special workshop covering the home-buying process in detail.
The workshop includes:
deciding on the price point that is right for you
understanding mortgages, mortgage expenses, and getting pre-approved
finding a home
property due diligence and comparative market analysis
elements of the offer
home inspection, purchase and sale, mortgage contingency, walk-through and closing
special discussion of paths to affordable homeownership.
This event is free and open to Berklee Alumni. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to alumniaffairs@berklee.edu by August 5, 2009.
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, August 2, 2009
Boston Chapter Alumni BBQ
2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Co-Chapter Leader Jennifer Truesdale's Home
TBD
Arlington, MA
Well, the summer weather has finally arrived, and whats better in the summer than a BBQ! Id like to invite all of you to a barbeque at my home in Arlington (just outside of Boston) on Sunday, August 2nd at 2:00 PM. Well have plenty of grill items for veggies and carnivores alike and you are welcome (though certainly not obligated) to bring a side-dish to share. Kids are welcome, we have a large yard with fun games and things to climb on. If youd like to attend, please RSVP to jtruesdale@berklee.net or call me directly at 617-536-4553 and I will get you directions.
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, July 30, 2009
Alumni Reception at Blues Alley with Hiromi Uehara
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Blues Alley
1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Please join us for an alumni reception at Blues Alley in Washington DC hosted by DC Chapter Leader Alphonso Jiles and Steve Lipman, Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs. The reception will be followed by an 8pm show featuring Berklee alumna and international piano sensation Hiromi Uehara.
Half-price tickets are available to alumni when purchased online at www.bluesalley.com.
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Refreshments will be served, and your first drink is on Berklee.
Refreshments will be served.
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 Monday, July 13, 2009
Music Educators Forum
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
22 the Fenway
Room F22
Boston, MA
* Could you use some new ideas about teaching in private lessons or classroom settings or do you have innovative ideas to share?
* Would you like to brainstorm around some teaching challenges?
* Are you looking for qualified people to teach in your program?
* Are you thinking of starting a new school or community music program?
* Are you looking to build a network with other music teachers?
* Would you simply like to talk about music education?
Join us for an open forum discussion for music educators across disciplines to share ideas, successes, challenges, and resources as they pertain to classroom and private instruction, independent music school operations, teaching methods, classroom technology, and more!
We will be joined by Christopher Vuk, Director of The Vuk School of Groove a contemporary school offering lessons and ensemble classes in Cambridge! Invited guests also include Cecil Adderley, Chair of Music Education and Kenn Brass, Chair of Professional Music; plus Berklee Faculty with experience teaching in various settings.
Open to ALL Alumni who are teaching or mentoring in music, or who are considering that professional path.
This event is free and open to Berklee Alumni. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to alumniaffairs@berklee.edu by July 10th, 2009
Refreshments will be served.
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 Wednesday, June 17, 2009
THE GREEN ROOM
7:00 PM-10:30 PM
Cat & Fiddle
6530 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA
The March Green Room found 125+ Berklee SoCal alums flooding the Cat & Fiddle in Hollywood. If you couldn't make it the first time around, here is another chance to get connected. If you attended the first, and liked what you saw, come on out to make the second event even better! Hosted by LA Alumni Chapter Leader Justine Taormino.
Open to all 18+ Berklee alumni and friends.
Parking: Valet $6 or street
We hope to see you there!
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, June 4, 2009
Texas Alumni Mixer and In-The-Round Showcase
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Gibson Guitar Showroom
3601 S Congress 78704 (In The Penn Field Center, near Ruta Maya)
Austin, TX
Alumnus Brandon DeMaris and Austin Chapter Leader Sarah Sharp are hosting an alumni mixer featuring a songwriters in-the-round show. Join fellow alumni for drinks, appetizers, and socializing.
In-the-round performers are:
Dave Madden
www.myspace.com/davemaddenmusic
Dan Barrett of the band porterdavis
http://www.myspace.com/porterdavismusic
Sarah Sharp
http://www.myspace.com/sarahsharp
One current Berklee student from Austin
The plan is to hold this event several times a year including one current Berklee student from the Austin area as one of the in-the-round performers. Special thanks goes to Brandon DeMaris for securing the Gibson Guitar showroom for the event! Hope to see you there.
Refreshments will be served.
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Saturday, May 23, 2009
Boston Chapter Alumni Outing
12:00 PM-3:00 PM
Boston, MA
Looking to upgrade your look for office and stage? Looking for a lovely gift for a friend or loved one?
We're moving toward Summer with a special Alumni outing to So Good Jewelry on Newbury, stopping stopping off at Tossed for a bite to eat and then on to Sephora at Prudential Center!
Saturday May 23, 2009
12:00-3:00PM
Enjoy So Good Jewelry's wide selection of costume jewelry and accessories for every occasion. While at Sephora, be sure to sign up for their rewards program card!
Please RSVP to dwicknick@berklee.edu before May 15th or to alumniaffairs@berklee.edu.
This is a casual, pay your own way event - just something fun to do on a Spring afternoon!
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 Thursday, May 21, 2009
Berklee at The Kennedy Center
6:00 PM-10:00 PM
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F Street NW, The Terrace Theater
Washington, DC
Berklee College of Music cordially invites you to a performance by singer/songwriter Liz Longley and her band: Jake Cohen drums, Johnny Duke guitar, and Derek McWilliams bass.
The performance is part of the sixth season of the Conservatory Project, the Kennedy Centers effort to showcase students of Americas finest music colleges and conservatories.
The Telegraph of New Hampshire says, "Longleys songs swell with honesty and genuine emotion that most of us are unable to admit to, but recognize all the same. Music icon John Mayer, who worked with Liz while visiting Berklee in fall 2008, has described her music as Gorgeousjust gorgeous!
Reception to follow
Hosted by Larry Simpson
senior vice president
for academic affairs.
Please reply by May 15th to brthomas@berklee.edu or
617-747-3118.
Refreshments will be served.
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 Monday, April 27, 2009
Berklee at the Blue Note
8:00 PM-10:00 PM
Blue Note Jazz Club
131 West 3rd Street
New York, NY
For the eleventh straight year, a group of Berklee's top student instrumentalists and composers will play New York City's legendary Blue Note Jazz Club, on Monday, April 27. The Berklee Scholarship Jazz Sextet, directed by trumpeter and associate professor Darren Barrett, will perform original compositions and jazz standards. The band, like Berklee itself, is a melting pot of different music and cultures, featuring players from Mexico, Israel, Canada, and the U.S.
The group will play two shows, at 8 and 10:30 p.m. For ticket information, contact the Blue Note Jazz Club at 212-475-8592, or visit http://www.bluenote.net. The Blue Note is located at 131 West 3rd Street, in Greenwich village. General admission tickets are $10. Earlier that day, the Berklee Scholarship Jazz Sextet will visit WBGO 88.3 FM to give a live in-studio performance and interview from 2-3 p.m. Listen to the broadcast at http://www.wbgo.org.
For more information please visit: http://www.berklee.edu/news/619/berklee-returns-to-nyc-s-blue-note-jazz-club-apr
For more information, visit www.berklee.edu/news/619/berklee-returns-to-nyc-s-blue-note-jazz-club-apr
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Berklee Genre Jumble: Alumni & Student Bands Perform
8:30 PM-12:00 AM
T.T. the Bear's Place
10 Brookline Street, Central Square
Cambridge, MA
FEATURING:
8:45PM Black Fortress Of Opium
9:30PM Clatter Clatter
10:15PM Shea Rose
11:00PM The Help
$5 Alumni/Students
Email alumniaffairs@berklee.edu to get on the alumni discount ticket list
$8 General Public
18+ (a valid drivers license, passport, or original birth certificate is necessary for proof of ID)
Open to the general public so invite all of your 18+ friends and family.
 Black Fortress of Opium
Female vocals, eclectic instrumentation, Middle-Eastern meets Americana. Black Fortress of Opium recorded their 2008 self-titled debut album with producer Martin Bisi (Dresden Dolls, Iggy Pop, John Zorn, Sonic Youth, Brian Eno, Swans). Photo by Steve Wolkind 2008.
 Clatter Clatter
Clatter Clatter is a band that proves age and longevity are not a prerequisite for a polished, professional sound. A five-piece student band, these well trained musicians converge to create music that is upbeat and intellectual to match.
 Shea Rose
Berklee student Shea Rose is a Boston-born musician with an armful of original songs that reveal an expansive emotional range while highlighting her chops as both a vocalist and guitarist. She performed in Berklee's Women in Rock concert where she opened for Nona Hendryx, Terri Lyne Carrington, Cindy Blackman, and Meshell Ndgeocello.
 The Help
The Help blends rock, pop, punk, funk, blues, and jazz into a sound purely their own. Together since 1999, they have shared the stage with nationally prominent acts Dispatch and Cake as well as countless others over the years. Photo courtesy of Matt the music promoter.
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 Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Grabbing Media Attention in a Crowded Media World
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
The Loft (Enter through 921 Boylston Street)
Boston, MA
The Career Development Center proudly presents:
Grabbing Media Attention in a Crowded Media World
A Workshop with Debbie Catalano, Owner of Catalano Creative
Topics include:
- Know Your Media: The importance of research and finding out what the media wants
- Building a Buzz: How to find your identity and create your story
- Alternative Promotions: Using social networking sites to promote your music
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Saturday, April 4, 2009
An Evening Celebrating Wayne Wadhams
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
The Westin Copley Place
10 Huntington Ave.
Boston, MA
Join us for an evening celebrating the life and work of faculty member Wayne Wadhams.
Refreshments will be served.
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Friday, April 3, 2009
Uptown Studio Orchestra
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
First Church of Boston
Corner of Berkley & Marlboro
Boston, MA
Come on out for the inaugural concert of the Uptown Studio Orchestra presents Rock/Pop & Broadway!!
Arrangements by alumnus Keith Murray & Mirek Kocandrle
Featuringt the music of:
Alex Lacamoire (alumnus and Tony Award Winner for In the Heights)
Guest Vocalists:
Jenna O'Gara
Danial Diaz
Jordan Valentine
Dino Govoni - NY and Boston's leading tenor sax soloist
Paul Ahlstrand - R&B tenor sax
With Special Guests:
Berklee College of Music Gospel Choir
Phil Wilson's Rainbow Band
Tickets: $15 at the door
(no pre-registration required)
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Friday, April 3, 2009
Tribute to Wayne Wadhams
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
150 Massachusetts Ave. Studio A
Boston, MA
Join fellow alumni and MP&E staff for a private gathering celebrating Wayne Wadhams. A slide show will be presented and attendees will be given an opportunity to share remembrances of Wayne.
Refreshments will be served.
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Monday, March 30, 2009
The Green Room - Berklee Alumni Networking Event
7:00 PM-10:30 PM
Cat & Fiddle
6530 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
Lived in LA a while and still havent met up with your Berklee friends? Looking for a place to get your drink on? Come down to The Green Room an event for Berklee alumni to meet, greet, chill and chat about what really matters - how crazy this industry is and how insane we feel still being a part of it.
Open to all 18+ Berklee alumni and friends
Parking: Valet $6 or street
We hope to see you there!
Refreshments will be served.
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 Thursday, March 26, 2009
Alumni Reception at the MMEA Conference
8:00 PM-10:00 PM
Seaport World Trade Center, Harborside Room
1 Seaport Lane
Boston, MA
Are you currently teaching? Join us for an alumni reception!
Alumni Reception
Hosted by Dean of Professional Education Darla Hanley and
Music Education Department Chair Cecil Adderley
Massachusetts Music Educators
Association Conference
Refreshments will be served.
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 Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Berklee Reception at the Game Developers Conference
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
InterContinental Hotel- Union Square Room
88 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA
Join us for our first alumni reception at the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco!
Please join David McKay, Vice President of
Institutional Advancement and Peter Gordon, Director of Berklee Center in LA for our FIRST alumni reception during the Game Developers Conference! We will be awarding two Distinguished Alumni Awards at the event.
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Laurie Cohen '75: Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Norihiko Hibino '97
A globally renowned composer, arranger, and saxophonist, particularly for his brilliant work on the soundtrack of the famous videogame, the Metal Gear Solid series which sold 22 million copies wordwide. He also produces for J-pop stars such as Yuki Koyanagi, Chihiro Yonekura and many others. He also runs a music production company called Gem Impact. He is a 2008 Distinguished Alumni Award winner and a GDC09 Speaker
Michael Semanick '85
A two time academy award winner and has been nominated four other times for Achievement in Sound Mixing. He was nominated for all three Lord of the Rings films and won for Return of the King in 2004. He received his second Oscar for Peter Jackson's King Kong. Michael has been nominated twice for his work with Pixar on Ratatouille and Wall-e, and for his efforts on The Curious Case of Benjamin Button in 2008. He was featured on the Fall 2008 issue of Berklee Today Magazine.
Students from the Berklee Video Game Club (also performing at the GDC 09)
TO RSVP PLEASE EMAIL alumniaffairs@berklee.edu
This event is free and is open to Berklee Alumni and their guests.
Refreshments will be served.
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Friday, March 20, 2009
Fourth Annual Party at SXSW
1:00 PM-5:30 PM
FRIENDS
208 E. 6th Street
Austin, TX
21+ Come early for a free drink on Berklee. SXSW badge for entry or rsvp to: alumniaffairs@berklee.edu.
Featuring:
KID:NAP:KIN (HRR)
Melissa Ferrick
Annie Lynch and the Beekeepers (HRR)
The Volunteers
The Hollow Sound
Aaron Sinclair (of Frank Smith)
SuperVolcano (HRR)
The Motion Stick
Ma'ayan Castel
Hosted by Sarah Sharp
Giveaways include a Berkleemusic online course, SanDisc Sansa MP3 Players, and HRR's Dorm Sessions 6 CD.
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Monday, March 16, 2009
2009 Annual Nashville Reception
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
The Bound'ry
911 20th Avenue South
Nashville, TN
Please join us for our Annual Nashville Alumni Reception at the Phoenix Room at the Bound'ry. Join current Berklee students who are traveling to Nashville and Berklee faculty and staff for a fun evening!
This event is free, and guests are welcome! RSVP today.
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 Monday, March 9, 2009
Boston Tax Workshop
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Steve Heck Room
1140 Boylston Street
Boston, MA
It's that time of year agan! Join us for a clinic lead by Martin Dennehy, Music Business/Management Associate professor and private accountant.
This clinic will be an opportunity to ask any of your tax-related questions in preparation for the 2009 deadline. Handouts will be provided. Make sure to bring your own specialized questions to get the most out of the clinic!
There is no charge for this event. RSVP Today!
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 Saturday, March 7, 2009
Audtion in Boston for America's Got Talent!
1:00 AM-1:00 AM
Boston, MA
America's Got Talent Auditions in Boston March 7th, 8th
With a talent search open to any act of any age, NBC's "AMERICA'S GOT
TALENT" has brought the variety format back to the forefront of
American culture. Auditions for the 4th season of summer's #1 show
will be held in Boston March 7th and 8th at the Boston Convention and
Exhibition Center.
Each week, the show features a colorful array of hopeful
stars,including singers, musicians, dancers, comedians,
contortionists, impressionists,jugglers, magicians and ventriloquists,
all vying for their chance to strut and perform on stage in front of
our panel of celebrity judges and the viewing audience in the hopes
they'll be chosen the winner. NBC announced earlier this week that
the multi-talented entertainer/producer and comedian Nick Cannon will
become the new host of the top-rated series for season 4.
For the last 3 seasons this series has truly changed the lives of its
previous contestants in ways they never dreamed. Last year, insurance
salesman/opera singer Neal E. Boyd from Missouri won the $1,000,000
grand prize and also achieved his lifelong dream to headline on the
Las Vegas Strip with a show planned for the MGM. Queen Emily, one of
last season's semi-finalists, has recently been opening for Chaka
Khan.
What makes this show unique is that any talent goes. We want to see
anything and everythingNo matter how zany, bizarre or unusual others
may think your talent is, on our show, it could make you a star.
Register for your chance to be seen now at www.NBC.com/agt and go to
agtauditions.com for more info and a helpful auditions FAQ.
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Monday, February 16, 2009
Toronto Alumni Dinner
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
TBA
Toronto, ON
Please join Mirek Vana '01 from the Institutional Advancement Office and Berklee Audition&Interview tour team for an alumni dinner in Toronto. Music by: Bill King '64, the Artistic Director of Beaches International Jazz Festival. A very special guest will join us for the dinner. Do not let this opportunity pass you by!
All alumni are welcome and please bring a guest!
RSVP to Mirek by phone 617.747.2941 or email mvana@berklee.edu by Friday, February 13th, 2009.
Refreshments will be served.
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Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Berklee Alumni Reception in Madrid
8:00 PM-10:00 PM
Velazquez 61, 5 Izq
at the intersection of Valezquez and Don Ramon de la Cruz
Madrid, 28001,
Berklee College of Music cordially invites you to a reception with the members of the Berklee Valencia Advisory Board. The reception is being held at the home of Berklee trustee Ann Kreis. Also, attending as a special guest is Music Business and Concert Touring professor, Jeff Dorenfeld. We hope to see you there.
Please reply by February 6, 2009 to wfleming@berklee.edu or call
+1 617.747.2450
This event is free. RSVP today!
Refreshments will be served.
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 Thursday, February 5, 2009
Jazz as Condition: Mint Condition
8:15 PM-10:00 PM
Berklee Performance Center
136 Mass. Ave.
Boston, MA
Mint Condition is known for its great musicianship and dazzling live shows. Tonight the band will stretch out even further to show how jazz informs its sound
The Alumni Office has a limited number of FREE tickets available for the show.
To request tickets, please email alumniaffairs@berklee.edu.
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 Sunday, January 25, 2009
Pat Pattison Presents: Rewriting Your Song: A Process
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Sanctum LA Studios
2032 Armacost Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
This seminar, presented in a Master Class format, will use participants' songs to demonstrate the rewriting process, focusing particularly on polishing those small bumps that distract the listener and let air escape from the song's tires.
Anyone interested in participating should email their lyric to ppattison@berklee.edu
If chosen, please come prepared to play the song live. We'll probably get to 3 or 4 songs, but the process is designed to be instructive to everyone. Hit songwriter Steve Seskin may join Pat in this session.
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 Sunday, January 18, 2009
Annual Alumni Brunch
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
101 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA
If you are going to be in Los Angeles during the NAMM show, don't miss our annual alumni brunch at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel. It's always a great time to see old friends and connect with new ones!
You do not need to be attending the NAMM Show to attend the brunch!
Special Guests:
Roger Brown, President of Berklee College of Music
Carl Beatty, Berklee Chief of Staff
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, January 1, 2009
Berklee SXSW Party
1:00 AM-1:00 AM
FRIENDS
208 E. 6th Street
Austin, TX
More details to come! Save the Date!
Berklee College of Music presents its 4th annual SXSW party featuring performances by Berklee alumni and Heavy Rotation Records artists. Show your SXSW badge for entry or rsvp to: alumniaffairs@berklee.edu
Refreshments will be served.
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 Monday, December 22, 2008
December New York Alumni Circle
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
The Cutting Room
19 W. 24th Street
New York, NY
Please join us for the December installment of the New York Alumni circle hosted by Jenn Mundia '07 and Andrea Setaro '07. Featured alumni acts include Emily Greene and Lucius.
Free: Berklee Alumni; $10 Cover Charge for Non-Alumni.
 Emily Greene gives songwriting an unconventional twist with her colorful range and expressive vocal style. Emily Greene's marriage of unorthodox vocal techniques and honest lyrics sheds light on a rawness rare in pop culture today. Noted for her creativity and originality, this up-and-coming young artist hails from Miami, Florida. A recent graduate of Berklee College of music, Emily was a piano prinicpal and majored in Music Business/Entrepreneurship and Management. Touring the Northeast extensively with her highly acclaimed band, Emily has been challenging the music world of independent writers and developing a loyal following. Her EP, Note to Self, is a fresh take on young love, heartbreak, and the promise of new beginnings. A new full length album is in the works and should be out in early January. Blending the worlds of pop music and alternative music, Emily Greene is a promising act to keep an eye on.
 Lucius is an indie-pop group that was formed in 2006 at Berklee by lead singers Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig. After graduating from Berklee, Wolfe and Laessig quickly found their way to New York and added instrumentalists Nick Anderson on drums; Jim Robertson on electric and acoustic bass; and fellow alumni Aki Ishiguro on guitar and Ayako Higuchi on keyboard. The band is influenced by and likens its sound to such artists as Little Dragon, Alex & Sam, Feist, the Beatles, and Bjrk.
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Monday, December 15, 2008
Boston Alumni Holiday Party!
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Vox Populi
755 Boylston Street
Boston, MA
Come out and celebrate the holiday season with fellow alumni friends and catch up on Berklee happenings! The event is free and guests are welcome. If you are driving in, be sure to ask for the $10 event rate valet parking at the venue.
We hope to see you there!
Refreshments will be served.
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 Sunday, December 14, 2008
Chicago Alumni Holiday Party!
7:30 PM-9:30 PM
Holiday Inn Mart Plaza
350 W. Mart Center Dr.
Chicago, IL
You and a guest are invited to join us as we celebrate a successful year for the Berklee Alumni Chicago Chapter and toast to continued success in 2009! Joined by faculty chairs Cecil Adderley and Larry Baione, Rhundalari Barnes of Admissions, and Brian Grzelak of Alumni Affairs as well as key industry members from the area, this is a great chance to connect with fellow alumni and other professionals in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.
The event includes a sit-down dinner and will take place in the LaSalle room, which features floor-to-ceiling windows affording a spectacular view of Chicago. Conveniently located off the spacious main lobby lounge area, the setting is conducive to conversation as well as celebration. Stay tuned for more details!
Refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Berklee & Colorado Artist Network Holiday Bash!
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge
930 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO
Berklee is hosting a joint holiday party with Colorado Artist Network (CAN) for alumni, family, friends, students, and the local music/arts community! Joined by Associate Director of Alumni Affairs Brian Grzelak, Colorado Alumni Chapter Co-Leader Melissa Axel, CAN artists, music educators, and other key industry members from the area, this is a great chance to connect with fellow alumni and other professionals in a relaxed and festive atmosphere.
The evening will include great music, delicious food, free raffle prizes, and, of course, merriment so save the date, and make sure your mailing address is up-to-date in the alumni directory to receive your invitation!
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit www.dazzlejazz.com/
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Monday, December 8, 2008
SoCal Holiday Party!
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Rive Gauche Cafe
14106 Ventura Blvd. (Between Woodman and Van Nuys at Hazeltine)
Sherman Oaks, CA
The Los Angeles Alumni Chapter invites you and a guest to the annual SoCal Holiday party hosted by Peter Gordon, Director of Berklee Center in LA! This year's special guest from Boston is Karen A. Bell, Director of Alumni Affairs.
This event has become a SoCal alumni tradition. It's always free, always fun!
Please RSVP by December 4, 2008
Refreshments will be served.
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 Tuesday, December 2, 2008
Atlanta Holiday Party!
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Wyndham Midtown Atlanta
125 Tenth Street NE (Corner of Peachtree Street and 10th)
Atlanta, GA
The Atlanta Alumni Chapter invites you and a guest to the first annual Atlanta Chapter Holiday party. Michael Trammel '95 will be your host for this great evening.
This year's special guests from Boston:
Karen Bell '90 - Director of Alumni Affairs
Maurice Cameron - Director of Admissions
Sean Skeete '04, Chair of the Ensemble Department
Joe Mulholland, Chair of the Harmony Department
Berklee student ambassadors
Hotel valet parking is $7
Please join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres and holiday cheer!
Refreshments will be served.
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Monday, December 1, 2008
Berklee Genre Jumble: A New Boston Showcase!
8:30 PM-12:00 AM
T.T. the Bear's Place
10 Brookline Street, Central Square
Cambridge, MA
FEATURING:
8:45PM Eric French
9:30PM The Hollow Sound
10:15PM Stealing Jane
11:00PM Zili Misik
$5 Alumni/Students
Email alumniaffairs@berklee.edu to get on the alumni discount ticket list
$8 General Public
18+ (a valid drivers license, passport, or original birth certificate is necessary for proof of ID)
Open to the general public so invite all of your 18+ friends and family.
 Zili Misik
Zili music bridges cultures, generations, and continents. With captivating sounds that evoke the African continent, zili retraces routes of forced exile and cultural resistance through diasporic rhythm and song. Powerful Haitian, Brazilian and West African rhythms infuse zilis original creations and traditional folksongs, while zili inspires its audiences to dance and even teaches them how. Reconnecting Haitian mizik rasin, jazz, roots reggae, samba, Cuban son, and neo soul, zili honors its influences while creating a sound that is uniquely its own. All female, zili takes its name from Haitian spiritual entity, Ezili, who is envisaged as mother, lover, and warrior. Zilis songs are sensual, political, self-reflective, positive, and invoke love. Zilis lyrics glide seamlessly from English to Kreyl to Portuguese to Spanish, spinning tales and visions of lives lived and yet to be.
 Stealing Jane
In an industry where very few bands that make it are original, Stealing Jane has blended various genres of music to create tunes that gratify every inch of the ear. This eight-man unit has managed to grab the attention of the fickle independent music scene with a genre-defying harmony of rock, pop and R&B music. Although their music can be classified as pop rock, Stealing Janes sound can be best described as groove rock, serving up a fresh new sound that people like to move along to when listening. Stealing Jane has shared the stage with many well known artists such as: Ryan Cabrera, Onerepublic, Spin Doctors, Life House, Hanson, Tower of Power, Ninedays, Antigone Rising, Pepper, Tantric, As Tall As Lions, Toots & the Maytals, Catch 22, Big D and The Kids Table, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Steel Train, State Radio, Zox, RX Bandits, and The Wailers just to name a few.
 The Hollow Sound
Over the past year, the Hollow Sound has ranked in the Top 5 as finalists in two MTVU contests. They were also asked by MTVU to perform at the Orlando date of their tour in support of the video game Rock Band. The Hollow Sound has been together since 2005 in the constant process of writing, recording and performing live throughout New England and up and down the East Coast. In 2006 and 2007, The Hollow Sound played the CMJ Music Marathon in New York City. They played both independent and label-sponsored (Epitaph/Hopeless) showcases, sharing the stage with The Matches (Epitaph), Kaddisfly (Hopeless), Royden (Hopeless), and The Hint.
 Eric French
Eric French is a Boston/Providence based artist whose insightful songwriting blends rock, blues, and folk into an exciting mixture that will surely raise your heart rate and and get your feet tapping.
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Monday, November 24, 2008
Save The Date! November NY Alumni Circle!
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
The Cutting Room
19 W.24th Street
New York, NY
Save The Date!! More information to come!
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 Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Berklee Alumni Reception in Seoul
8:00 PM-10:00 PM
The Shilla Seoul Hotel - Marronnier Rm, 3rd Floor
202 Jangchung-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu, 100-856
Seoul, Korea,
Berklee Alumni Reception in Seoul Korea
Wednesday, November 5th, 2008
8:00 - 10:00PM
The Shilla Seoul Hotel
The Marronnier Room, 3rd Floor
202 Jangchung-dong 2-ga, Jung-gu,
100-856, Seoul, Korea
(+82-2) 2233-3131
Join Director for Berklee's Center in LA, Peter Gordon and Chief of Staff, Carl Beatty for an alumni gathering in Seoul. Also in attendance will be faculty and students of the Berklee Scholarship team. Come share what has been happening since leaving Berklee, hear what is new at Berklee and connect with fellow alumni in the area!
We hope to see you there!
Reservations are necessary. RSVP Today!
To RSVP, email alumniaffairs@berklee.edu or call Emily Dufresne at 617.747.8956
Refreshments will be served.
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 Saturday, October 25, 2008
Berklee Encore GALA
6:00 PM-1:00 AM
Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers
64 arlington Street
Boston, MA
Please bring your friends and join us for Berklee's Fourteenth Annual Encore Gala to benefit Berklee City Music being held on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel.
This sensational evening of music will include performances by over 150 exceptional musicians in eight different "nightclub settings." Prior to listening to these terrific performers, you will have an opportunity to visit with friends during the cocktail reception and dinner. And you can also participate in both the live and silent auctions featuring unique "only through Berklee" celebrity experiences and vacation packages, plus musical equipment, tickets to sporting and music events and much more.
Please contact Beverly Tryon, at 617-747-2660 or at btryon@berklee.edu, to find out more details about this wonderful event.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit www.berklee.edu/gala/default.html
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 Saturday, October 25, 2008
CMJ 2008 Music Marathon Showcase!
1:00 PM-5:00 PM
Knitting Factory Tap Bar
74 Leonard Street
New York City, NY
CMJ 2008 Music Marathon Showcase!
Presented by Berklee Heavy Rotation Records [HRR] and Berklee Internet Radio Network [BIRN]
Saturday, October 25, 2008
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Knitting Factory Tap Bar
74 Leonard Street
(between Broadway and Church) New York, NY
Turkuaz (HRR)
Annie Lynch and the Beekeepers (HRR)
Tiny Animals
Lucius
Christopher Barnes (HRR)
Teletextile
Open to CMJ badges and the public free of charge.
All Ages. Free drinks for 21+
Giveaways include two full registration badges for CMJMM09, ScanDisc Sansa MP3 Players, and HRR's Dorm Sessions Volume 5 CD.
Refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2008
A Special Berklee Alumni Event at NARAS Chicago!
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
303 W. Erie St. Ste. 210
Chicago, IL
Please join us at the new offices of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences in its only Midwest chapter! Mix and mingle with fellow alumni and established industry members, including Berklee Alumnus and Vice President of NARAS Chicago Chapter, Larry Sturm www.larrysturm.com. Dont miss this unique opportunity to learn more about NARAS and find out how you can get involved! Light refreshments will be served.
We are compiling a playlist of songs by alumni for background music during this event. If you are interested in having your music played, email mp3s and song details to alumniaffairs@berklee.edu.
RSVP's are necessary. Please email alumniaffairs@berklee.edu or call Emily Dufresne at 617.747.8956 to reserve your spot today!
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit www.grammy.com/Recording_Academy/Chapters/Chicago/#profile
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 Thursday, October 2, 2008
Alumni Reception at the Audio Engineering Society Convention
7:30 PM-9:00 PM
Hotel Palomar
12 4th Street at Market
San Francisco, CA
If you are traveling to this year's AES Convention at the Moscone Center in San Francisco or live in the area, join fellow alumni, MP&E faculty, and Music Synthesis faculty at the annual AES alumni reception.
Don't miss a great opportunity to catch up with former classmates, and network with alumni!
Space is limited. Reserve your spot today!
Refreshments will be served.
We hope to see you there!
If you are driving, valet parking is offered at the hotel for $20. Cheaper hourly rates are available at:
Downtown Parking Corporation
Fifth & Mission/Yerba Buena Garage
833 Mission Street
415.982.8522
http://www.fifthandmission.com/home.htm
Ellis O'Farrell Parking Garage
123 O'Farrell St./Ellis
415.986.4800
Refreshments will be served.
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Monday, August 4, 2008
August New York Alumni Circle
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
The Cutting Room
19 W. 24th Street
New York, NY
The Berklee NY Alumni Chapter in cooperation with The Cutting Room NY and Berklees Alumni Affairs office present the NY Alumni Circle: August 08.
This month, the Circle will feature three female alumni artists. Check out their performer bios below!
Circle organizers and alumnae Jenn Mundia '07 and Andrea Setaro '07 will be hosting the evenings activities. There will be a brief intermission between sets to provide time for alumni to mingle and network.
Free: Berklee Alumni; $10 Cover Charge for Non-Alumni.
--Sydney Wayser (Berklee 2007)
Intimate and playful, placid and serene. Melancholy and dark, with occasional hints of passing sadness. This is the sound of Sydney Wayser, a 2007 graduate of Berklee College of Music. Since moving to New York City in Septmeber, Syndey's song "Carousel " won a space on Paste Magazine's CD Sampler, she has opened for Kaki King, and is scheduled to play the Newport Folk Festival in early August. Sydney's debut album "Silent Parade" is currently available on iTunes.
-Jenny Martin (Berklee 2006)
Jenny Martin graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston in the spring of 2006. Since moving to New York City in September two years ago, Jenny has quickly made a place for herself within the musical community. She was hired as the vocalist for the theme to "Love Ride", a special airing regularly on the E! network. And recently, Jenny signed her catalog from her debut album Long To Be to Stray Dog Music Publishing. In addition, her song Lovely Lonely Girl was released on the compilation CD, Gems From The New Underground Vol. 2 that is being pitched to TV, film, and advertising.
-Erin Barra (Berklee 2006)
After attending Berklee College of Music in Boston where she received her Bachelors Degree in Songwriting in 2006, Erin has had the opportunity to write and work with industry notables and Grammy award winning artists, engineers and producers such as Kathy Mattea, John Oates, George Massenburg, Elliot Scheiner and Howie Weinberg to name a few. With the recent release of her debut solo album, Soul Revolutions, Barra hopes to, "empower people to live in the moment, celebrate being alive and fulfill their hopes and dreams." The sound is a distinctive mix that has been described as one part R&B and two parts pop with splashes of reggae, gospel, funk and soul.
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 Thursday, July 31, 2008
Berklee Alumni Dinner
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
The Well
180 St. John Street, Clerkenwell
London EC1V 4JY, UK
Join Associate Director of Alumni Affairs, Brian Grzelak, for an alumni dinner in London. Also in attendance will be current Berklee students who are completing their London-based summer internships. This will be a great opportunity to meet the interns, hear about what is new at Berklee, talk about London alumni chapter activities, and give perspective on life after Berklee.
We hope to see you there! Reservations are necessary. RSVP today!
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://downthewell.co.uk/
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Sunday, July 20, 2008
Phrasing and Placement - The Body Language of Your Song
A Lyric Writing Seminar featuring Pat Pattison
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
The Argent Hotel
50 Third Street
San Francisco, CA
This Seminar will give you important keys to phrasing your lyrics for the most impact and support of meaning. We'll work with rhythms and placements, making sure that your ideas and lines, like body language, help to really deliver the emotion you intend. This is a "can't miss" seminar - it's bound to take your writing to the next level.
Pat Pattison is a Professor at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches Lyric Writing and Poetry. In addition to his three books, Writing Better Lyrics, The Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure, and The Essential Guide to Rhyming, Pat has developed three online lyric writing courses for Berklee's online school, available through patpattison.com. He has written over 30 articles for Home & Studio Recording Magazine, and Performing Songwriter. Pat continues to present songwriting clinics across the US, Canada, and internationally in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Europe. Several of his students have won Grammies, including John Mayer and Gillian Welch.
NOTE: RSVPs are required for this event seating is limited.
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 Thursday, July 17, 2008
Seattle Alumni Dinner and Beer Tasting
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
The Pike Brewing Company
1415 First Avenue
Seattle, WA
Berklee College of Music invites you to dinner and a beer tasting Thursday, July 17, 2008 6-9 pm at The Pike Brewing Company. Please join Ginny Fordham '80 and percussion department faculty member Steve Wilkes '80 for a fun-filled evening at The Pike!
Please RSVP to Barbara Thomas by Friday, July 11, 2008 atbrthomas@berklee.edu or call 617.747.3118.
Refreshments will be served.
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 Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Chicago Alumni Showcase at The ELBO Room
7:00 PM-1:00 AM
The ELBO Room
2871 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL
We are proud to announce our first-ever alumni showcase at The ELBO Room. We are looking for some great alumni performers to play the show. If you are interested, please send your MP3's and your website, Myspace or SonicBids links to alumniaffairs@berklee.edu.
If you wish to mail a CD, send it to:
Berklee College of Music
MS-1140-ALUM
1140 Boylston St.
Boston, MA 02215
If performing is not your thing and you wish to check out the show, send email to alumniaffairs@berklee.edu to register for this event!
This will be a great time! We hope to see you there!
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 Friday, July 4, 2008
Alumni Reception at the Jazz and Rock Schulen Freiburg
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Jazz and Rock Schulen Freiburg
Haslacher Str. 43
Freiburg D-79115,
Please join us for an alumni reception at the Jazz and Rock Schulen Freiburg! The reception features entertainment by an alumni jazz trio led by Dennis Frehse '05 Michael Reis '06 and JRSF faculty member Bernd Heitzler.
We hope you can join us! Guest are welcome!
Please reply by Monday, June 30, 2008 to Maria Resendes at mresendes@berklee.edu.
Refreshments will be served.
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Monday, June 2, 2008
New York Alumni Circle, June '08 Presents Hip-Hop/R&B
7:30 PM-9:00 PM
The Cutting Room
19 W. 24th Street
New York City, NY
The Berklee NY Alumni Chapter in cooperation with The Cutting Room NY and Berklees Alumni Affairs office present the NY Alumni Circle: June, 08.
This month, the Circle will feature alumni artists performing Hip-Hop/R&B. Check out the performer bios below.
Circle organizers and alumnae Jenn Mundia '07 and Andrea Setaro '07 will be hosting the evenings activities. There will be a brief intermission between sets to provide time for alumni to mingle and network.
Free: Berklee Alumni; $10 Cover Charge for Non-Alumni.
ADAM SHENK- (2007)
Adam Shenk's music fuses together elements of R&B, pop, and neo-soul. This past February, he was one of 58 males chosen to participate in MTV's "Making the Band 4" semi-finals. During his time on the show he was able to work closely with Laurieann Gibbons, Michael Bivens, P.Diddy and other top industry professionals. Adam recently acted as songwriter, singer, and producer on the release of his EP "If Ya Like This," which is currently available.
www.myspace.com/adamshenk
JOE GORETTI- (2000)
After graduating from Berklee in 2000, Joe stayed in Boston and bgean touring with blues organist, Ron Levy, electronic rock band, KittyMonkey and Boston's premier club date band, Soul of Boston. In 2002, Joe picked up and moved to New York City. Early in 2006, Joe received his first major break in the industry, becoming the drummer for Platinum-selling R&B artist, Ne-Yo. Joe was seen by millions on webcasts by AOL and Wal-Mart as well as a performance on the Late Show With David Letterman. Joe continues to freelance throughout New York as a drummer, producer, and educator and can be seen playing everything from Funk to Hip-Hop, Jazz, Fusion and beyond!(Band being featured with him at the show PULL)
www.joegoretti.com
www.myspace.com/pullinhaleitslow
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 Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Berklee Alumni Reception
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Velazquez 61, 5 Izq. (at the intersection of Velazquez and Don R
Madrid, SPAIN 28001,
Berklee College of Music cordially invites you to an alumni reception. The event is being held at the home of Berklee trustee Ann Kreis. We hope to see you there.
This event is free. RSVP Today!
Please reply by May 22 to wfleming@berklee.edu or call 617-747-2450.
Refreshments will be served.
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 Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Berklee Alumni Lunch in Barcelona
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
Hotel Torre Catalunya, Restaurant Visual
Avda. de Roma, 2-4
08014 Barcelona, SPAIN, Planta 23,
Berklee College of Music cordially invites you to an alumni lunch. The event will be from 14:00 - 16:00. There is no fee to attend this event. It is free. We hope to see you there.
Please reply by May 22 to wfleming@berklee.edu or call 617-747-2450. RSVP Today!
Refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Berklee Alumni Dinner in Barcelona
9:00 PM-11:00 PM
Casa Aliaga
Llacuna, 154 (esquina Per)
Barcelona, SPAIN,
Berklee College of Music cordially invites you to an alumni dinner. The event will be from 21:00 - 23:00. There is no fee to attend this event. It is free. We hope to see you there.
Please reply by May 22 to wfleming@berklee.edu or call 617-747-2450. RSVP Today!
Refreshments will be served.
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 Thursday, May 22, 2008
Berklee Concert and Reception at the Kennedy Center
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Family Theater
2700 F Street NW
Washington, DC
Join us for a wonderful jazz performance featuring Berklee student ensemble, Dr. Magpie. A reception will follow the show hosted by Larry Simpson, senior vice president for academic affairs, and Debbie Bieri, senior vice president for institutional advancement. The event will take place in the Family Theater at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts (2700 F St. NW, Washington, DC.)
There is no fee for this event. RSVP Today!
Refreshments will be served.
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 Wednesday, May 21, 2008
The Evolving Concepts in Music Production
8:00 PM-10:00 PM
The Literary Cafe
12325 NE 6th Avenue
North Miami, FL
Please join the members of the Miami Alumni Chapter for a conversation with Prince Charles Alexander, a Multi-Platinum Producer, Grammy Winning Engineer and Berklee College of Music Associate Professor of Music Production and Engineering.
The Evolving Concepts in Music Production
Program:
Originality vs. Authenticity
Music vs. Technology
Product Distribution vs. File Distribution
The Listening Experience (Speaker vs. Ear Buds)
Refreshments will be served.
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 Monday, May 19, 2008
Berklee Celebrates 10 Years at the Blue Note
6:30 PM-10:00 PM
The Blue Note Jazz Club
131 West 3rd Street
New York, NY
We would like to invite you to to celebrate Berklee's 10th Anniversary at the Blue Note! For the 10th straight year a group of Berklee's top student instrumentalists and composers will play NYC's legendary Blue Note Jazz Club. The concert will be directed by Bill Pierce, chair of woodwinds and will feature both original compositions and original jazz standards.
We have 40 tickets available to alumni who wish to attend the reception and show this Monday, May 19th.
Please email alumniaffairs@berklee.edu to secure your tickets today!
This event is free of charge and guests are welcome!
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit www.berklee.edu/news/2008/04/0425.html
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 Monday, May 19, 2008
Colorado Alumni Social
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge
930 Lincoln St.
Denver, CO
The Colorado Alumni Chapter is hosting an Alumni networking and jam night!
This is a great opportunity to catch up with fellow alumni! In addition to a night of networking and socializing, we will also be hosting an alumni jam! You do not need to participate in the jam if you attend the social. Just come and enjoy the music!
To register please email alumniaffairs@berklee.edu
Guests are welcome! Refreshments will be served.
House Band
We are looking for a house band in the jazz/blues style for the evening! If you would like to play in the house band please email to alumniaffairs@berklee.edu with your name and the instrument you play. We are looking for:
Drums
Bass
Piano
Guitar
Please RSVP for the house band by April 25, 2008
Alumni Jam Sign Up
If you would like to jam with the house band, please email alumniaffairs@berklee.edu with the following information:
1. Name
2. instrument you would like to play that evening
Refreshments will be served.
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 Thursday, May 15, 2008
An Evening with Walter Beasley Webcast
9:00 PM-10:00 PM
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9:00pm EST/6:00PM PST
CLICK THIS LINK NOW TO ATTEND...
http://TinyWebLink-001.com/?pid=3882081
Over the past two decades, saxophonist Walter Beasley has artfully and dynamically redefined the phrase musical Renaissance Man for the modern generation. Considered by fans and critics alike as the heir to Grover Washington Jr.s throne, the Boston-based musician has long mastered an exhilarating high wire act of balancing a successful career as a contemporary jazz recording artist and performer with an equally thriving presence in the field of music education.
For more information, visit www.walterbeasley.com
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Monday, May 5, 2008
May New York Alumni Circle: Rock!
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
The Cutting Room
19 W. 24th Street
New York, NY
Please join us for the May New York Alumni Circle at the Cutting Room! This month's showcase features three alumni rock bands!
Free for alumni, $10 for guests
Featuring: KID:NAP:KIN
KID:NAP:KIN creates feverish, intense rock with pounding odd-meter rhythms and jazz-infused melodies. Singer/Guitarist Daniel Ellis' ('06) soulful vocals wail over the crashing Bonham-esque drumming of Patrick Hanlin ('06) , while bassist Jamila Weaver ('06) rounds out this power trio. (http://www.myspace.com/kidnapkin)
daniel ellis ('06) - vocals/guitar
jamila weaver ('06) - bass
patrick hanlin ('06) - drums
Also performing:
Ellis Ashbrook
Their songwriting reverberates beauty and heaviness with respect for the Funk and love of unique grooves. (http://www.myspace.com/ellisashbrook)
John Barber ('06) - vocals/lead guitar
Jonathan Granoff ('07) - bass
Natalie Lowe ('07) - vocals/keys
Alex Major - drums/electronic percussion
Joe Lemerise - guitars/drums/samples
Atomic Brother
Atomic Brother, a NYC-based hard rock band, was formed in 2003 by Berklee alumni James Melillo ('93) on lead vocals and guitar and S.A. Sebastian Gnolfo ('93) on bass and vocals. (http://www.myspace.com/atomicbrother)
James Melillo ('93) - vocals/guitar
Sebastian Gnolfo ('93) - bass/vocals
Next Month's Alumni Circle will feature emerging Hip-Hop/R&B acts. If you are interested in performing, please contact Jenn Mundia at jennmundia@gmail.com or Andrea Setaro at andreastaro@gmail.com.
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 Friday, April 25, 2008
Washington DC Alumni Reception
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Blues Alley
1073 Wisconsin Ave., NW
Washington, DC
Come out to the Berklee Alumni Reception sponsored by the DC Alumni Chapter! Free Food and first drink on Berklee!
The biggest, baddest, broadest beat ever brought to Washington, D.C. !
6-8PM: Free Alumni Reception (Free)
8PM: BIG BAND JAM! Featuring Greg Hopkins and Berklees Jazz Orchestra (Ticket Price TBD)
The BIG BAND JAM! was conceived in 2003 and created in 2005 to bring the best in big band jazz to our Nation's Capitol through the presence of youth and jazz education. Drawing upon an immense faculty of musicians both professionally and academically it was developed to educate the students of Washington, D.C. about America's unique jazz heritage.
The BIG BAND JAM! of 2008 will be hosted at Blues Alley, Voice of America Stage, Millenium Stage at the Kennedy Center, the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History.
The 8PM showing following the alumni reception will feature Greg Hopkins and Berklee's Jazz Orchestra
Log into http://www.bluesalley.com/ for ticket information
Refreshments will be served.
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 Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Chicago Alumni Reception!
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Katerina's
1920 W. Irving Park
Chicago, IL
Don't miss our alumni reception in Chicago! More information to come!
For more information, please contact Chicago Alumni Chapter Leader Sabina L. Lilly at sabina@sabinasongs.com.
Refreshments will be served.
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 Sunday, April 20, 2008
Berklee Alumni Luncheon in London
2:00 PM-4:00 PM
George IV Pub
185 Chiswick High Road
London W4 2DR,
Please join Berklee Today magazine editor Mark Small for an afternoon luncheon in London. All alumni are welcome. The gathering will be at George IV Pub, 185 Chiswick High Road, London W4 2DR, near Turnham Green Station. We look forward to seeing you there!
Reservations are necessary. RSVP Today!
Refreshments will be served.
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 Thursday, April 17, 2008
SINGERS SHOWCASE RECEPTION AND PERFORMANCE
6:30 PM-10:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston St., Steve Heck Room
Boston, MA
Don't miss this special reception preceding one of the most popular Berklee shows of the year, the Singers Showcase. Always a great time! Can't wait to see you there.
Tickets for the show are free for alumni. Reserve yours today!
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit www.berklee.edu/events/detail/619
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 Sunday, April 13, 2008
Swiss Berklee Alumni Reception
3:00 PM-5:00 PM
Widder Hotel
Rennweg 7
008 Zurich City,
Please join Berklee Today magazine editor Mark Small for an afternoon gathering in Zurich. All alumni are welcome. The reception will be held at Widder Hotel, Rennweg 7, 8001 Zurich City. We look forward to seeing you there!
Reservations are necessary. RSVP Today!
Refreshments will be served.
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Monday, April 7, 2008
1st Berklee Latin Showcase
7:30 PM-10:00 PM
Jazziz Bistro (at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel)
5751 Seminole Way
Fort Lauderdale, FL
In association with BMI, Berklee presents the 1st Berklee Latin Showcase, sponsored by Gibson.
Enjoy a special evening featuring performances from Berklee students and alumni, winners of the BMI Foundation Peermusic Latin Scholarship, along with a reception from the 2nd Annual Miami Alumni Chapter. Dinner will be served.
Please RSVP no later than March 31
To RSVP please email alumniaffairs@berklee.edu or call 617.747.8956.
Refreshments will be served.
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Monday, April 7, 2008
New York Alumni Circle, April '08 Presents Jazz Fusion
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
The Cutting Room
19 W. 24th Street
New York City, NY
The Berklee NY Alumni Chapter in cooperation with The Cutting Room NY and Berklees Alumni Affairs present the NY Alumni Circle: April, 08.
This month the Circle will feature alumni artists performing Jazz Fusion. Our three alumni performing groups this month are all fearless instrumental acrobats, daring to leap between jazz, fusion, and genius.
The Aki Ishiguro Quartet (Aki Ishiguro 06) and The Aurelien Budynek Trio (Aurelien Budynek 06)will kick start the night off by each performing a short set with their groups.
Our Featured Alumnus Performer will be Lee McClure (70) founder and director of the new-music concert series, Eclectix. Lee McClure's Electric Flute produces Grand Canyon echoes, sparkling highs, a profound bass, and sensuous electronic effects that suggest shimmering illusions. THE NEW YORK TIMES has called Eclectix "a group dedicated to presenting melodic music in the tradition of Debussy, Gershwin, and Ellington."
Circle organizer and alumnus Jaime Garamella 06 will be there hosting the evenings activities. There will be a brief intermission between sets to provide time for alumni to mingle and network.
Free: Berklee Alumni; $10 Cover Charge for Non-Alumni.
Refreshments will be served.
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 Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Herb Pomeroy Tribute Concert
8:15 PM-11:00 PM
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave.
Boston, MA
Berklee will present a concert in memory of Herb Pomeroy on April 1, 2008 at 8:15PM in the Berklee Performance Center. Featured will be the Berklee Concert Jazz Orchestra under the direction of Greg Hopkins along with guest artist alumni Hal Galper, Jack Walrath, and Joe Lovano.
Alumni are entitled to two free tickets, if picked up before the day of the concert. Additional tickets and day of show tickets are $2.00 for alumni. Please bring your alumni pass to the box office to receive alumni ticket rates. If you need an alumni pass, call Emily Dufresne at 617-747-8956. General public tickets are $10.00.
Proceeds from the concert will go to the Herb Pomeroy Scholarship Fund. Alumni and friends wishing to make a contribution may send checks (made out to Berklee College of Music) to: Herb Pomeroy Scholarship Fund (Attention-David McKay), Berklee College of Music, 1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215. Gifts to the scholarship fund can also be made at www.berklee.edu/giving.
For more information, visit www.berklee.edu/bt/192/bb_pomeroy.html
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 Saturday, March 29, 2008
New Mexico Alumni Reception
1:00 PM-2:30 PM
Hyatt Regency Albuquerque
330 Tijeras Avenue NW
Albuquerque, NM
The New Mexico Berklee Alumni Chapter, David Geist, Chapter Leader and Lee Berk, President Emeritus cordially invites you to a complimentary luncheon gathering courtesy of Lee Eliot Berk, President Emeritus of Berklee, and his wife Susan G. Berk.
The luncheon will be at 1PM on Saturday, March 29, 2008 in McGraths Restaurant, lobby floor, the Albuquerque Hyatt-Regency Hotel, 330 Tijeras Ave., NW.
This event coincides with the New Mexico Filmmakers Conference at First Vision Forum, March 27-29, 2008, a free event provided by the New Mexico Film Commission and held at the Hyatt. The New Mexico Music Commission is offering two seminars at the conference by Berklee faculty:
Richard Davis, Professor, Film Scoring
Friday, March 28, 2008, 1:30 PM
The Process of Film Scoring for Composers
Sheldon Mirowitz, Associate Professor, Film Scoring
Saturday, March 29, 2008, 3:30 PM
The Composer/Director Collaboration: Making Film Music Work.
The conference will conclude with a gala networking hospitality event for film composers and producers at 6:30 PM hosted by the Music Commission.
For complete information, check out the New Mexico Film Commission website www.nmfilm.com and the New Mexico Music Commission website www.newmexicomusic.org.
Refreshments will be served.
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 Thursday, March 27, 2008
Berklee Alumni Reception at the MMEA Conference
8:00 PM-10:00 PM
Boston Park Plaza, Whittier Room
64 Arlington Street
Boston, MA
Room Change!
The event has been moved to the Whittier Room at the Park Plaza due to the popular response!
Don't miss our alumni reception at the MMEA conference. It would be great to see you. Please join us for a great evening!
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit www.mmeaonline.org/
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 Thursday, March 27, 2008
Music Discussion with Jazz Saxophonist Greg Osby '83
9:00 PM-10:00 PM
Simulcast! Attend via Phone or Webcast
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Don't miss this simulcast with Jazz Saxophonist Greg Osby '83.
To learn more about Greg Osby visit his website at http://www.gregosby.com
DATE & TIME: Thursday, March 27th at 9:00pm Eastern
FORMAT: Simulcast! (Attend via Phone or Webcast -- it's your choice)
TO ATTEND THIS EVENT, CLICK THIS LINK NOW...
http://TinyWebLink-001.com/?pid=3709461
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 Monday, March 24, 2008
Pop/Rock Live! Featuring Jen Chapin '95
8:15 PM-10:45 PM
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA
The annual Pop/Rock Showcase Live! highlights the best music written and performed by some of Berklee's most talented student songwriters, arrangers, singers, and instrumentalists.
The concert, under the direction of faculty member Mirek Kocandrle, will present a variety of original compositions as well as new arrangements of standard pop/rock repertoire.
This year the concert will feature singer-songwriter Jen Chapin, an alumna and Hybrid Records artist.
For more information, visit www.berkleebpc.com/
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 Monday, March 17, 2008
Annual Nashville Alumni Reception
6:00 PM-10:00 PM
The Phoenix Room at The Bound'ry
911 20th Avenue South
Nashville, TN
Please join us for our Annual Nashville Alumni Reception. There will be a buffet, hor d'oeuvres, and cash bar.
We hope to see you there!
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 Friday, March 14, 2008
Third Annual South By Southwest Party
1:00 PM-5:30 PM
Friends
208 E. 6th Street.
Austin, TX
ALUMNI: PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO ENSURE YOU GET A SPOT!!!
The response to this event has been overwhelming, and we want to ensure all alumni get in, so get there early and get ready for a great event!
Berklee College of Music presents its 3rd annual SXSW party featuring performances by Berklee, Berkleemusic, and Heavy Rotation Records (HRR) alumni and student artists.
Elizabeth & The Catapult (HRR)
Brad Barr from The Slip (solo)
Hallelujah The Hills
The Peasantry (HRR)
The Boy Bathing
Madi Diaz (HRR)
The Bleedin Bleedins
Via Audio
Track a Tiger
Bankrupt and the Borrowers
Stephanie Delk
Giveaways include a First Act guitar, SanDisk Sansa MP3 players, Berkleemusic online courses, Sonicbids memberships, and HRR Dorm Sessions Volume 5 CD.
Show your SXSW badge for entry or rsvp to: alumniaffairs@berklee.edu.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit 2008.sxsw.com/music/parties/
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 Thursday, March 13, 2008
The Future of Music: A Discussion with Tim Westergren, Founder of Pandora
1:15 PM-3:00 PM
1140 Boylston Street
Room 1W
Boston, MA
We have a few spots available for alumni at this upcoming discussion presented by The Music Business/Management Department.
If you would like to attend, please email alumniaffairs@berklee.edu for more information!
Tim Westergren founded Pandora in January 2000. Tim is an award-winning composer, an accomplished musician and a record producer with 20 years of experience in the music industry. In addition to guiding Pandora's overall strategy and vision, Tim now spends most of his time as Pandora's chief evangelist- traveling the country to meet with listeners to collect feedback, research local music, and spread the word of the Music Genome Project.
For more information, visit www.berklee.edu/events/month/2008-03
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 Saturday, March 8, 2008
Jakarta Alumni Reception
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
The Sultan Hotel- Jakarta
Jl. Gatot Subroto
Jakarta 10002,
Special Guest:
Roger Brown, President of Berklee College of Music
Asean Room 8-9
Don't miss our alumni reception in Jakarta, Indonesia with Berklee College of Music President, Roger Brown. It would be great to see you. Please join us for a great evening!
The event is free and refreshments will be served.
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, March 6, 2008
Women Musicians Network 11th Annual Concert
8:15 PM-11:00 PM
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA
The Women Musicians Network is proud to announce its 11th annual Berklee Performance Center concert. The show includes 13 distinct acts in styles ranging from blues and rock to alternative folk, jazz, and contemporary classical ensembles.
The show is composed, arranged, produced and performed by Berklee women students and their bands under the direction of Berklee faculty Lucy Holstedt and Christiane Karam. You’ll hear inventive, high-powered solos on piano, electric violin, and marimba; driving rock guitar and vocals; quiet moments with poignant and humorous lyrics; exciting jazz; and world-beat grooves.
This year features a guest appearance by alumna MIDI-marimba player Vessela Stoyanova with her tech rock band, Fluttr Effect. WMN also welcomes back the Boston-based world-beat band, Zili Misik, winner of the 2007 Rockrgrl Battle of the All-Female Bands.
icket Information:
2 Weeks Before Show: Free with Alumni Pass
Day of Show: $2 with Alumni Pass
*Alumni Affairs does not hold tickets for this event. All tickets must be picked up at the Berklee Performance Center box office.
To obtain an Alumni Pass, please contact the Alumni Office (Room 6S of the 1140 Boylston St. building) or email alumniaffairs@berklee.edu.
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 Wednesday, March 5, 2008
SOLD OUT: Bobby McFerrin: The Soul of Singing
7:00 PM-11:00 PM
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA
Cosponsored by the Voice Department. See the Africana Studies homepage for more information.
Ticket Information:
2 Weeks Before Show: Free with Alumni Pass
Day of Show: $2 with Alumni Pass
*Alumni Affairs does not hold tickets for this event. All tickets must be picked up at the Berklee Performance Center box office.
This event is not open to the public. Admission only with Berklee ID or Alumni Pass. To obtain an Alumni Pass, please contact the Alumni Office (Room 6S of the 1140 Boylston St. building) or email alumniaffairs@berklee.edu.
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Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Tax Info Workshop
6:00 PM-8:30 PM
The Hilton New York
1335 Ave of Americas
New York, NY
The Hudson Suite
Taxes and the Musician: Bring your questions to be answered by Associate Professor of the Music Business Dept. Martin Dennehy.
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 Sunday, March 2, 2008
Berklee Alumni Reception
7:00 PM-9:30 PM
Velazquez 61, 5 Izq.
(at the intersection of Velazquez and Don Ramon de la Cruz)
Madrid, SPAIN 28001,
Berklee College of Music cordially invites you to an alumni reception in honor of Roger H. Brown, President of Berklee College of Music. The reception is being held at the home of Berklee trustee Ann Kreis. We hope to see you there.
This event is free. RSVP Today!
Please reply by February 25 to wfleming@berklee.edu or call 617-747-2450.
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, March 2, 2008
Phrasing: The Body Language of Your Song
7:00 PM-9:30 PM
Sportsmen's Lodge
12833 Ventura Blvd.
Studio City, CA
This seminar, led by Berklee professor Pat Pattison, will give you important keys to phrasing your lyrics for the most impact and support of meaning. He'll work with rhythms and placements, making sure that the line, like body language, helps to really deliver the emotion you intend. This is a "can't miss" seminar -- it's bound to take your writing to the next level.
Space is limited. Register Today!
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 Monday, February 25, 2008
WesFest 3: A Concert to Benefit the Wes Wehmiller Scholarship at Berklee College Of Music
7:00 PM-12:00 AM
Paladino's
6101 Reseda Blvd.
Tarzana, CA
Concert to Benefit The Wes Wehmiller Scholarship at Berklee College of Music
Open to general public
Performers include:
Andrew Gouche
Danny Mo & The Exciters
The Mike Keneally Band
Kira Small
Mother Eff
Ticket Pricing:
$30 per pair of tickets in advance (advance tickets are available until February 18, 2008)
$20 for single tickets in advance
$30 for tickets at the door.
Ticket purchase/donation procedure
BY CHECK:
Send a check made out to Berklee College of Music, along with your return mailing address, to:
Berklee College of Music
15303 Ventura Blvd. Suite 931
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Attn: WesFest 3
NOTE: Please include "WesFest 3" and the number of tickets you wish to purchase in the memo field. For non-ticket donations, this is not necessary.
BY CREDIT CARD ONLINE
Click here, choose "WesFest 3" in the pulldown menu (note the quantity pricing options), follow the instructions, and complete the form.
NOTE: After completing the form, please send an e-mail to Peter Gordon at pgordon@berklee.edu confirming your order, including the number of tickets you purchased and your mailing address. For non-ticket donations, this is not necessary.
For any questions about ordering tickets or donating to the fundraising drive, please contact Peter Gordon directly at (818) 380-3041 or pgordon@berklee.edu.
For more information, visit http://www.weswehmiller.net/wesfest3.html
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Monday, February 25, 2008
Tax Info Workshop
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
The Steve Heck Room
1140 Boyston St.
Boston, MA
This clinic led by Martin Dennehy, Music Business/Management Associate Professor and private accountant, is a must for anyone working in the music industry. Hand-outs will be provided. Bring your own specialized questions.
Refreshments will be served.
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 Thursday, February 21, 2008
SUCCESS AFTER BERKLEE: Alumni Panel
1:00 PM-5:00 PM
David Friend Recital Hall
921 Boylston Street
Boston, MA
Please join us for the second alumni panel called Success After Berklee featuring various alumni coming together to share details of their musical journeys with students!
Co-Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Affairs and the Black Student Union.
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Schedule:
1PM: Discussion with Lynne Fiddmont '84
4PM: Alumni panel discussion with Lynne Fiddmont '84, Jetro DaSilva '95, Jeff Ramsey '90 and Lenora Helm '82.
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Featuring:
Jetro DaSilva 95
Pianist/keyboards for Namie Amuro, Ernestine Anderson, Patti Austin, Brandy, Celine Dion, Earth Wind and Fire, Fantasia, Jamie Fox, Faith Hill, Whitney Houston, Kem Chaka Khan, B.B. King, Gladys Knight, the Laws Family, Brian McKnight, Mary Mary, Bonnie Raitt, Luther Vandross and Stevie Wonder.
Lynne Fiddmont 84
Backing vocals for artist such as Stevie Wonder, Phil Collins, Patti Austin, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Yolanda Adams, Norman Brown, Bill Withers, Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Whitney Houston and Seal.
Lenora Helm 82
Leads her own group The Zenzalai Project, author of an arts education book entitled Arts From the Heart: How to Help Others and Make Money with your Talent, Artistic Director and cofounder of the nonprofit youth music program HARMONY Program Inc., adjunct lecturer in Jazz Studies and Voice Departments, teaching voice and ensemble, at North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina, just completed her fifth solo recording entitled, The Butterfly Chronicles, produced by renowned saxophonist Branford Marsalis due for release in 2008.
Jeff Ramsey 90
Tours and/or studio recordings with Al Jarreau, Al McKay (Earth, Wind and Fire), Maxwell, Tina Arena, Lalah Hathaway, Randy Crawford, Marcus Miller, Joe Sample, Gerald Albright to name a few.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit alumni.berklee.edu/images/success_after_berklee_flyer.jpg
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Wednesday, February 20, 2008
The Business of Hip-Hop Symposium 2008
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA
Executive Roundtable and Q&A
Moderated by Prince Charles Alexander with Mike Warner, James Artis, Andrew Dawson, Andreas Hale, and others.
An energized, interactive conversation with some of Hip-Hop's most successful professionals! Gain powerful insight from entrepreneurial through major-label Hip-Hop career tracks.
About Some of Our Esteemed Guests: (more to be added soon)
MICHAEL WARNER
CEO of M. Warner Enterprises, Vice-President of Eternal Source Productions, and COO of Egami Consulting whose credits include Jay-Z, Nas, McDonald's, RUSH Communications, Atlantic Records artist Bayje, Big Daddy Kane, Def Jam Enterprises, and Phat Farm/Baby Phat Apparel. Mike also has a publishing relationship with Sony Music Publishing.
ANDREW DAWSON '01
Distinguished Alumnus and Grammy-winner for his engineering work with Kanye West. Clients also include Common, Jay-Z, Ne-Yo, Aretha Franklin, and Nas, to name a few.
JAMES ARTIS
Tour Manager, Russell Simmons' Hip-Hop Summit Action Network
ANDREAS HALE
Editor-in-Chief of HipHopDX.com , Owner of Solprinz Marketing, Las Vegas Chapter Leader of the National Hip-Hop Political Convention, and Chief Staff Writer for HipHopSite.com
Moderated by PRINCE CHARLES ALEXANDER who is a multi-Grammy Winner whose credits include P.Diddy, Mary J. Blige, Notorious B.I.G., and many more
To RSVP or for ticket information please contact Darcie Wicknick at askdarci@hotmail.com.
More information coming soon!!
Any changes to lineup and notices about admission will be announced prior to the event.
Sponsored by The Music Business/Management Department, The Office for Cultural Diversity, and The Office of the Provost/Academic Affairs
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 Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Florida Alumni Dinner
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Spice Steakhouse, Downtown Orlando
407 E. Central Blvd.
Orlando, FL
Please join Ginny Fordham and Berklee Percussion Department's Steve Wilkes for an alumni dinner at Spice Steakhouse.
All alumni are welcome and please bring a guest!
Co-hosted by our Orlando Alumni Coordinators: Rick Richbourg and Jennifer Dixon
Cocktails 6 - 7 PM
Dinner: 7 - 9 PM
First drink and dinner - sponsored by Berklee College of Music
Spice Steakhouse
www.spicesteakhouse.com
407 E. Central Blvd.
407.487.9533
Please RSVP to Ginny Fordham by phone 617.747.2939 or email vfordham@berklee.edu by Monday, February 11, 2008.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit www.spicesteakhouse.com
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 Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Studio Talk with Recording Engineer Rick Camp
9:00 PM-10:00 PM
Simulcast (via Phone or Webcast)
http://TinyWebLink-001.com/?pid=3499988
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Studio Talk With Recording Engineer Rick Camp
(worked with Beyonce Knowles, Destiny's Child, B2K, Kelly Rowland, Chris Brown, Kelly Clarkson to name a few)
Tuesday, February 5th at 9:00pm EST /6:00pm PST
FORMAT: Simulcast! (Attend via Phone or Webcast -- it's your choice)
TO ATTEND THIS EVENT, CLICK THIS LINK NOW...
http://TinyWebLink-001.com/?pid=3499988
Rick Camp is no stranger to the recording Industry. He has recorded, mixed, and toured doing live sound with some of the most well known and talented artist in the past 20 years.
Here's your chance to directly ask Rick Camp any question you would like. Register for our call on Tuesday February 5th, (starts promptly according to www.Time.gov).
For more information, visit TinyWebLink-001.com/?pid=3499988
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 Monday, February 4, 2008
Alumni Songwriters Circle
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
The Cutting Room
19 West 24th Street (bet. Broadway & 6th Ave.)
New York, NY
The New York Alumni Chapter, in cooperation with The Cutting Room NYC and Berklee College of Music presents the premiere Alumni Songwriters Circle.
The featured performer of the evening will be alumna Maeve Gilchrist, who will perform a special 45 minute set.
Kicking off this monthly event and performing in a Nashville Style Circle will be the following alumni singer/songwriters: Brooke Fox in her Duo My Good Eye featuring Brooke Fox and Kurt Gellerstad; Katie Locke, Jon Neufeld, and Jaime Garamella, who will also host the event.
Free Admission for Berklee Alumni; $10 Cover Charge for Non-Alumni.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.berklee.edu/profiles/gilchrist.html
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 Thursday, January 31, 2008
Restore Your Soul: George Duke in Concert
8:15 PM-10:30 PM
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA
Alumni can get 2 free tickets per person with an alumni pass then tickets are $2 the day of the show. Please email alumniaffairs@berklee.edu if you need an alumni pass.
For the general public, tickets are $30, $22.50 for seniors, and can be purchased at the BPC box office, through Ticketmaster 617 931-2000, and at ticketmaster.com. Call 617 747-2261 or visit berkleebpc.com for more information. The BPC is wheelchair accessible.
The Sovereign Bank Music Series at Berklee continues with a man who has made soulful contributions in almost every genre of music: five-time Grammy winner and synth pioneer George Duke. Starting out in jazz with Jean-Luc Ponty and Cannonball Adderley, he gravitated to r&b, pop, and funk, eventually producing, recording, and performing with Larry Graham, Miles Davis, Shuggie Otis, Michael Jackson, George Clinton, Dizzy Gillespie, Earth, Wind & Fire, and frequent collaborator Stanley Clarke, among many others. Production credits include number one and top ten hits by A Taste of Honey, Jeffrey Osborne, and Deniece Williams. His 1992 album Snapshot spent five weeks on the jazz chart at number one. Younger generations know his music from samples in songs by Daft Punk, Common, and Mylo.
Duke began piano lessons at age seven, leaning toward the funkier sounds he heard in the Baptist church. He formed his first band with Al Jarreau in San Francisco. In the late '60s, he was at the forefront of the West Coast fusion scene, blowing minds and unaccustomed ears with his electric piano. This led to Duke joining Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention for a time. Duke's remarkable career was the subject of the BET profile House of Duke.
At Berklee, Duke will perform his own music, selecting from a discography of more than 30 albums, including his latest, In a Mellow Tone. He’ll also present a history of soul music, covering classic tunes with a stellar band of Berklee faculty musicians and vocalists including Walter Beasley,Terri Lyne Carrington, David Gilmore, Winston Maccow, Ricardo Monzon, George Russell, and Lenny Stallworth; and vocalists Gabrielle Goodman, Karen Bell, Armsted Christian, Jeannie Gagn, Kudisan Kai, Donna McElroy, and Jeff Ramsey. Duke was an artist in residence at Berklee in 2004.
The show is produced by Bill Banfield, and sponsored by Africana Studies/ Black Music Programming as part of the Year in Soul Music Traditions performance and lecture series ( berklee.edu/africanastudies ).
The 20072008 Sovereign Bank Music Series at Berklee features a wide variety of music, ranging from rock, jazz, and Latin, to r&b, hip-hop, and show and film tunes. Upcoming concerts include the SFJAZZ Collective, Berklee on Broadway, and the Singers Showcase. Berklee's outstanding students, faculty, and alumni are highlighted in this unique and astonishing season.
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 Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Ken Greenhouse Tribute Concert
7:30 PM-9:00 PM
David Friend Recital Hall
921 Boylston Street
Boston, MA
Ken Greenhouse, friend and longtime member of the Berklee community, has been diagnosed with ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig's disease). Ken was the Chair of the Voice Department from 1984-1996. He was the director of the acclaimed College Singers at Berklee, as well as being a wonderful musician and pianist.
Please click "Ken Greenhouse Diagnosed" on the left-hand column under Featured Stories for all details of the concert and the specifics of how all College Singers at Berklee alumni can perform once again at the tribute concert and you may also share your comments and well wishes for Ken in the Guest Book.
For more information, visit http://alumni.berklee.edu/content.php?file=ken_greenhouse.php
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Sunday, January 20, 2008
Annual Alumni Brunch at NAMM
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
101 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA
Special Guest: Roger Brown, President of Berklee College of Music
If you are going to be in Los Angeles during the NAMM show, don't miss our annual alumni brunch at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel. It's always a great time to see old friends and connect with new ones.
The event is free and refreshments will be served.
Valet Parking is $15.40. There is no self-parking at this hotel.
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Friday, January 18, 2008
Annual Alumni Brunch
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Fairmont Miramar Hotel
101 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA
If you are going to be in Los Angeles during the NAMM show, don't miss our annual alumni brunch at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel. It's always a great time to see old friends and connect with new ones!
You do not need to be attending the NAMM Show to attend the brunch!
Special Guests:
Roger Brown, President of Berklee College of Music
Carl Beatty, Berklee Chief of Staff
Refreshments will be served.
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 Friday, January 11, 2008
IAJE Alumni Reception
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
The Fairmont Royal York Hotel
100 Front Street West, Library
Toronto, ON
Special Guest: Roger Brown, President of Berklee College of Music
Reconnect with friends, old and new at our alumni reception at the International Association for Jazz Education (IAJE) conference. We hope to see you there!
Refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Restore Your Soul: George Duke in Concert
8:15 PM-10:30 PM
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA
Alumni can get 2 free tickets per person with an alumni pass then tickets are $2 the day of the show.
For the general public, tickets are $30, $22.50 for seniors, and can be purchased at the BPC box office, through Ticketmaster 617 931-2000, and at ticketmaster.com. Call 617 747-2261 or visit berkleebpc.com for more information. The BPC is wheelchair accessible.
The Sovereign Bank Music Series at Berklee continues with a man who has made soulful contributions in almost every genre of music: five-time Grammy winner and synth pioneer George Duke. Starting out in jazz with Jean-Luc Ponty and Cannonball Adderley, he gravitated to r&b, pop, and funk, eventually producing, recording, and performing with Larry Graham, Miles Davis, Shuggie Otis, Michael Jackson, George Clinton, Dizzy Gillespie, Earth, Wind & Fire, and frequent collaborator Stanley Clarke, among many others. Production credits include number one and top ten hits by A Taste of Honey, Jeffrey Osborne, and Deniece Williams. His 1992 album Snapshot spent five weeks on the jazz chart at number one. Younger generations know his music from samples in songs by Daft Punk, Common, and Mylo.
Duke began piano lessons at age seven, leaning toward the funkier sounds he heard in the Baptist church. He formed his first band with Al Jarreau in San Francisco. In the late '60s, he was at the forefront of the West Coast fusion scene, blowing minds and unaccustomed ears with his electric piano. This led to Duke joining Frank Zappa's Mothers of Invention for a time. Duke's remarkable career was the subject of the BET profile House of Duke.
At Berklee, Duke will perform his own music, selecting from a discography of more than 30 albums, including his latest, In a Mellow Tone. He’ll also present a history of soul music, covering classic tunes with a stellar band of Berklee faculty musicians and vocalists including Walter Beasley,Terri Lyne Carrington, David Gilmore, Winston Maccow, Ricardo Monzon, George Russell, and Lenny Stallworth; and vocalists Gabrielle Goodman, Karen Bell, Armsted Christian, Jeannie Gagn, Kudisan Kai, Donna McElroy, and Jeff Ramsey. Duke was an artist in residence at Berklee in 2004.
The show is produced by Bill Banfield, and sponsored by Africana Studies/ Black Music Programming as part of the Year in Soul Music Traditions performance and lecture series ( berklee.edu/africanastudies ).
The 20072008 Sovereign Bank Music Series at Berklee features a wide variety of music, ranging from rock, jazz, and Latin, to r&b, hip-hop, and show and film tunes. Upcoming concerts include the SFJAZZ Collective, Berklee on Broadway, and the Singers Showcase. Berklee's outstanding students, faculty, and alumni are highlighted in this unique and astonishing season.
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Monday, December 17, 2007
New York Alumni Holiday Social
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
East Village Yacht Club
42 East 1st St. (between 1st and 2nd Ave.)
New York, NY
Come out and celebrate the holiday season with fellow alumni friends and catch up on the Berklee happenings!!
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://evyc.com/
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 Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Come FLOW with Lynne Fiddmont!
9:00 PM-10:00 PM
Simulcast
attend by phone or web
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Lynne Fiddmont is one of the country's top studio session and touring vocalists in the POP, R&B and Smooth Jazz circuits. After being the go-to-singer for an astounding and diverse roster of musical talents that include Phil Collins, Patti Austin, Stevie Wonder, Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Yolanda Adams, Norman Brown, Bill Withers, Mariah Carey, Gloria Estefan, Whitney Houston and Seal, this lady is ready for the world to hear her voice, her music and her story.
If you could ask Lynne ANY question you wanted about how she became the go-to singer for an astoundingly diverse clientele, what would your question be?
Here's your chance to ask Lynne Fiddmont directly. Register for our call on Tuesday December 11th, (starts promptly according to www.Time.gov).
9pm EST, 6pm Pacific.
For more information, visit http://instantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=1319502
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 Monday, December 10, 2007
SoCal Holiday Party
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Rive Gauche Caf
14106 Ventura Blvd. (between Woodman and Van Nuys, at Hazeltine)
Sherman Oaks, CA
** PLEASE JOIN US **
for complimentary hors doeuvres & holiday cheer
This event has become a SoCal alumni tradition.
Its always free, always fun!
This Years Special Guests from Boston:
Karen Bell Director of Alumni Affairs
Carl Beatty Chief of Staff (and former MP&E faculty)
Refreshments will be served.
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 Thursday, December 6, 2007
Boston Alumni Holiday Social
6:30 PM-10:00 PM
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave.
Boston, MA
Don't miss this special holiday reception preceding one of the most popular Berklee shows of the year, the Singers' Showcase. Always a great time! Can't wait to see you there.
Refreshments will be served.
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 Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Bass Alumni Reunion Day 2
4:00 PM-10:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
921 Boylston St., David Friend Recital Hall
Boston, MA
Calling all alumni bass players, join Berklee's Bass department for their first-ever alumni reunion. Two days of great music and fun will include:
Tuesday 4:00pm , Ron Mahdi Jazz Group, Ron Mahdi (bass), Consuelo Candelaria (piano), and Ron Savage (drums.)
Tuesday 7:00pm Bryan Beller (visiting alumni artist) Funk Fusion with Rick Peckham, Jon Finn, Dave Limina, Larry Finn.
A reception will be held in the Steve Heck room in the 1140 Boylston St. building following the last performance on Tuesday. Don't miss it.
Refreshments will be served.
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 Monday, November 26, 2007
Bass Alumni Reunion Day 1
4:00 PM-8:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
921 Boylston St., David Friend Recital Hall
Boston, MA
Calling all alumni bass players, join Berklee's Bass department for their first-ever alumni reunion. Two days of great music and fun will include:
Monday 4:00pm - Mike Rivard (visiting artist) and Club d'Elf featuring Tom Hall (tenor sax) Randy Roos (guitar) Jerry Leake (tablas & perc) Mister Rourke (turntables) Mike Rivard (basses & sintir) Dean Johnston (drums)
Monday 7:00pm - Danny Mo Plays Bass
Tuesday 4:00pm , Ron Mahdi Jazz Group, Ron Mahdi (bass), Consuelo Candelaria (piano), and Ron Savage (drums.)
Tuesday 7:00pm Bryan Beller (visiting artist) Funk Fusion with Rick Peckham, Jon Finn, Dave Limina, Larry Finn.
A reception will be held in the Steve Heck room in the 1140 Boylston St. building following the last performance on Tuesday. Don't miss it.
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 Monday, November 19, 2007
JazzArtSigns: A one-of-a-kind universally accessible event!
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Philadelphia Theatre Company's New Suzanne Roberts Theatre
480 S. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA
Berklee College of Music cordially invites you to the Philadelphia premiere of JazzArtSigns - a one-of-a-kind universally accessible event!
JazzArtSigns is acclaimed vocalist and Berklee faculty member Lisa Thorsons groundbreaking multimedia, multisensory and interactive improvised jazz performance piece.
This performance features Berklee faculty and alumni including:
Lisa Thorson, vocals
Cercie Miller, saxophones
Doug Johnson, piano
David Clark, bass
George Schuller, drums
Please join us for a Meet the Artists reception immediately following the show!
To register, send email to vfordham@berklee.edu or call 617.747.2939 (tickets are limited)
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Friday, November 9, 2007
CANCELLED - Student & Alumni Fall Formal
5:30 PM-11:00 PM
The Sheraton Boston Hotel
39 Dalton Street
Boston, MA
DUE TO A LOW NUMBER OF TICKETS SALES, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
You are invited to our first-ever student and alumni fall formal. This event will feature special guest speaker Ann Marie Sabath founder of At Ease Inc. She will present "Overcoming Mingle Phobia" & "Dining and Style: Put Your Best Fork Forward." These two programs focus on networking and dinner etiquette. Dinner will be followed by dancing. This event promises to be a great evening of fun and learning.
Tickets are $30 per person
(Black Tie Optional - Cash bar for 21+)
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, October 28, 2007
Phrasing: The Body Language of your Song
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
6503 Auburnhill Street
Austin, TX
This seminar, led by Berklee professor Pat Pattison, explores the effect of various phrasing strategies and their impact on the emotional intent of the lyric. Gain some shiny new tools for your songwriting. Join Berklee Assistant Vice President Marjorie O'Malley and Austin alumni chapter leader Sarah Sharp as they host this enjoyable evening at Sarah's home. We hope to see you there!
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 Saturday, October 20, 2007
Berklee Alumni/Heavy Rotation Records CMJ 2007 Music Marathon Showcase
1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Ace of Clubs
9 Great Jones St. (3rd St. between Broadway and Lafayette
New York, NY
Berklee College of Music is proud to present our first-ever Berklee Alumni/Heavy Rotation Records Showcase at the CMJ 2007 Music Marathon. The CMJ Music Marathon is New York's largest annual music festival. There will be free drinks and we will be giving away 2 admission badges for CMJ Music Marathon '08 at the showcase (worth over $350 apiece). Come out and support your fellow alumni! 21+
Kid:nap:kin 3:30 p.m.
Elizabeth & the Catapult 2:55 p.m.
Via Audio 2:20 p.m.
edibleRed 1:45 p.m.
Igmar Thomas & The Cypher 1:10 p.m.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.cmj.com/marathon/
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Thursday, October 18, 2007
Looking for Clubhouse Mentors!
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
West End House Boys & Girls Club
105 Allston Street
Boston, MA
RSVP by Friday, October 12th
Berklee has partnered with the Music and Youth Initiative to sponsor Music Clubhouses, which are dedicated spaces where young people can go to hang out, learn to play an instrument, talk about music, compose a song or a CD.
Clubhouse Mentors are not teachers but volunteers who would like to spend time (a couple of hours, twice a month) giving musical guidance and building relationships.
Clubhouse Mentors can give their time on a short term basis (i.e. giving master classes for clubhouse youth) or long term (i.e. providing weekly one on one coaching/jamming sessions). [Go to www.musicandyouth.org (click volunteer) for more info about the Music Clubhouse and the Mentoring program]
There are volunteer opportunities at all four Clubhouses:
The West End House Boys & Girls Club in Allston
The Blue Hill Boys & Girls Club in Dorchester
THe Merrimack YMCA in Lawrence
The Hyde Square Task Force in Jamaica Plain (to be opened late 2007)
Please join us at our informational session to see a clubhouse in action and learn more about the Music Clubhouse Program to become a Clubhouse Mentor at any of the above locations.
If you cannot attend the meeting, please email us at alumniaffairs@berklee.edu and let us know.
Refreshments will be served.
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 Thursday, October 18, 2007
Bobby Caldwell at Berklee!!
1:15 PM-2:30 PM
Berklee College of Music
1W in 1140 Boylston St. building
Boston, MA
See the Bobby Caldwell clinic as he talks about his role as singer songwriter, band leader, producer, actor, composer as well as his contributions to artists such as Chicago, Amy Grant, Neil Diamond, Al Jarreau, Boyz II Men, Tupac Shakur, Michael Bolton, Norious B.I.G., Boz Scaggs, Vanessa Williams, Peter Cetera and more.
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Sunday, October 14, 2007
The Berklee Alumni Karma Club
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
The Cat and Fiddle Restaurant and Pub
6530 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
Join Los Angeles alumni chapter coordinator Catherine Goldwyn '78 for The Berklee Alumni Karma Club. This monthly event is an informal gathering of Berklee alumni to create new friends, rediscover classmates, network for opportunities, and strengthen the Los Angeles area alumni community.
One Sunday of each month February - November
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Thursday, October 11, 2007
Orlando Chapter Happy Hour
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Citrus
821 North Orange Ave, Downtown Orlando
Orlando, FL
Come out and spend time with fellow Orlando alumni. Please RSVP to Jennifer Dixon at jdixon@berklee.net
Parking: on street (free), in garage behind building (free) or valet.
Cost: Just the price of what you are drinking or eating.
Citrus: 407-373-0622
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Sunday, October 7, 2007
AES Alumni Brunch
11:00 AM-1:30 PM
The Radisson Martinique on Broadway
49 W. 32nd St.
New York, NY
Join fellow alumni, MP&E faculty, and Music Synthesis faculty for an alumni brunch during the annual AES conference. This is always a great event. We hope to see you there!
Registration is necessary for this free brunch.
Seating is limited. Register Today!
(Alumni are allowed one guest)
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Thursday, October 4, 2007
Alumnus Steve Vai '79
2:30 PM-4:00 PM
Berklee Performance Center
Boston, MA
Steve Vai will be in the Berklee Performance Center as a part of the Visiting Artist Series.
ALUMNI PASSES REQUIRED. If you need an alumni pass please visit the alumni office in Room 6S of the 1140 Boylston St. building.
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Saturday, September 29, 2007
Berklee Is Going to Lincoln Center NYC and You Are Invited
11:00 AM-2:45 AM
Berklee College of Music
130 Massachusetts Ave.
Boston, MA
To See: Margaret Garner
A new blues/jazz/gospel/classical/musical theater opera by Pulitzer-Prize winning author Toni Morrison and Grammy Award-winning composer Richard Danielpour.
http://www.margaretgarner.org/
The Trip Includes:
- a premium orchestra seat ($127 value)
- round trip bus from Berklee to New York
- one-hour backstage tour to see sets, costumes, and lighting
- first-hand information on putting together a big production
Total Cost: $100 or if you want to meet the group in New York the cost is $84.50
When: Saturday, September 29, 2007
Limited seating is available, and will be assigned on a first come, first served basis.
Schedule
11:00 a.m. Bus leaves Boston,
3:30 p.m. Arrives in New York
4:30 p.m.--5:30 p.m. Backstage tour 1
5:30 p.m.--6:30 p.m. Backstage tour 2
6:30 p.m.--7:45 p.m. Free time for dinner
8:00 p.m. Performance
11:15 p.m. Bus leaves New York
How and Where Do I Sign up?
Sign-ups are in the Student Activities Center at 130 Massachusetts Avenue
MondayThursday, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Registration and $25 deposit (cash or money order only) are due by August 1st. The remaining balance will be due by September 1.
And That's Not All...
Richard Danielpour will be coming to Berklee four days later, for a series of clinics, performances, and question and answer sessions.
For More Information, Contact:
(Residency) Andrew List: alist@berklee.edu
(Bus trip registration) Trish Kelly: pakelly@berklee.edu
For more information, visit http://www.margaretgarner.org/
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 Friday, September 28, 2007
Herbie, Brandford and more at BeanTown Jazz Festival Opening Night Concert
7:30 PM-10:00 PM
Boston, MA
1/2 price for Herbie, Branford and more!
Special Offer for Berklee alumni:
Present your alumni pass and get 1/2 price tickets available ONLY at Berklee Performance Center box office
Friday, September 28. 7:30 p.m.
BeanTown Jazz Festival Opening Night
A Celebration of Jazz and Joyce - A Concert to Establish the Joyce Alexander Wein Scholarship Fund
Promising to be one of the great jazz concerts in Boston's history, the lineup features Herbie Hancock, Roy Haynes, Branford Marsalis, Jon Faddis, Joe Lovano, Lizz Wright, Geri Allen, Regina Carter, Toshiko Akiyoshi and Lew Tabackin, Kenny Werner, Joey Calderazzo, Esperanza Spalding, Claudia Acuna, Howard Alden, Jimmy Cobb, and Ray Drummond. More names will be announced. Produced by George Wein
The concert takes place at Symphony Hall at 7:30 p.m.
1/2 price ticets at Berklee Performance Center with alumni pass $40.00 to $100.00. To obtain an alumni pass, email alumniaffairs@berklee.edu.
For more information, visit www.beantownjazz.org
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Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Turkey Alumni Chapter
7:30 PM-9:00 PM
Kumbaraci Yokusu 57
Floor 2
Istanbul,
It's the first meeting of the Turkey Alumni Chapter. Under the direction of chaper leader, Ali Agca '06, this event is a chance for alumni to come together. Former Berklee instructor Donovan Mixon '87 will host this event at his studio.
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Sunday, September 16, 2007
The Berklee Alumni Karma Club
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
The Cat and Fiddle Restaurant and Pub
6530 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
Join Los Angeles alumni chapter coordinator Catherine Goldwyn '78 for The Berklee Alumni Karma Club. This monthly event is an informal gathering of Berklee alumni to create new friends, rediscover classmates, network for opportunities, and strengthen the Los Angeles area alumni community.
One Sunday of each month February - November
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 Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Berklee Alumni Reception and Jam Session in Tokyo
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
vanilla mood Roppongi
1-3-8 Nishiazabu, Azeria Building, 1F
Minatoku, Roppongi, Tokyo,
Please join Ginny Fordham '80 and Berklee faculty member Steve Wilkes '80 for a gathering at vanilla mood nightclub owned by alumnus Norihiko Hibino '97.
Enjoy light refreshments from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Bring your instrument for a jam session!
www.vanillamood.net
http://www.norihikohibino.com
Tel. 03-5770-3843
Please RSVP by email to vfordham@berklee.edu (space is limited)
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.vanillamood.net
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Sunday, August 19, 2007
The Berklee Alumni Karma Club
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
The Cat and Fiddle Restaurant and Pub
6530 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
Join Los Angeles alumni chapter coordinator Catherine Goldwyn '78 for The Berklee Alumni Karma Club. This monthly event is an informal gathering of Berklee alumni to create new friends, rediscover classmates, network for opportunities, and strengthen the Los Angeles area alumni community.
One Sunday of each month February - November
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 Tuesday, August 7, 2007
BERKLEE MONTEREY QUARTET - PACIFIC NORTHWEST TOUR 2007
6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Santana Row
3055 Olin Avenue, Suite 2100
San Jose, CA
August 7 San Jose
Jazz On the Row, Santana Row, 6 - 8:30 p.m. (free admission)
Presented by the San Jose Jazz
www.sanjosejazz.org
Four of Berklee College of Musics finest current students, the members of the Berklee Monterey Quartet, will perform at Santana Row on Tuesday, August 7, at 6:00 pm, as part of the Societys Jazz on the Row performance series. The group, which gave an SRO performance at the Monterey Jazz Festival this past September, has since recorded for XM Satellite Radios Real Jazz/70 channel. San Jose is the final stop on their 2007 West Coast tour, which will also include performances in British Columbia, Seattle, and Portland.
With graduation still ahead, the groups members are already highly sought after, with dozens of major credits and concerts. Lawrence Fields holds the piano chair in powerhouse drummer Jeff Tain Watts group, and recently sat in on the Branford Marsalis Quartets Braggtown concert premiere. Drummer James Williams, from Seaside, California, toured the world in vibraphonist Gary Burtons Next Generation band for two years.
Saxophonist Godwin Louis has played with Wynton Marsalis, Joe Lovano, Paquito dRivera, and Chico OFarrills Latin Jazz Orchestra. Bassist Dan Carpel is one of the finest young players on the Berklee campus, and an emerging force on the upright, who plays the instrument with an electric bassists zeal and physicality.
While there is no sure thing in the music field, its interesting to note that former members of the Quartet -- now in its eleventh year of appearances at Monterey and around the world -- have gone on to performances or recordings with Terence Blanchard, Roy Haynes, the Crusaders, the Mingus Big Band, Prince, Patti Labelle, John Scofield, Mariah Carey, Steps Ahead, John Mayer, and Ravi Coltrane, to name just a few.
Lawrence Fields, piano
Godwin Louis, saxophones
Dan Carpel, bass
James Williams, drums
For more information, visit www.sanjosejazz.org
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Saturday, August 4, 2007
BERKLEE MONTEREY QUARTET - PACIFIC NORTHWEST TOUR 2007
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
L.V.s Uptown
310 SW Lincoln
Portland, OR
August 4 Portland
L.V.s Uptown, 310 SW Lincoln, 7 p.m. $10
www.lvuptown.com 503-221-0140
Four of Berklee College of Musics finest current students, the members of the Berklee Monterey Quartet, will perform at L.V.s Uptown jazz club on Saturday, August 4, at 7:00 pm. The group, which gave an SRO performance at the Monterey Jazz Festival this past September, has since recorded for XM Satellite Radios Real Jazz/70 channel. Portland is the third stop on their 2007 West Coast tour, which will also include performances in British Columbia, Seattle, and San Jose, California.
With graduation still ahead, the groups members are already highly sought after, with dozens of major credits and concerts. Lawrence Fields holds the piano chair in powerhouse drummer Jeff Tain Watts group, and recently sat in on the Branford Marsalis Quartets Braggtown concert premiere. Drummer James Williams, from Seaside, California, toured the world in vibraphonist Gary Burtons Next Generation band for two years.
Saxophonist Godwin Louis has played with Wynton Marsalis, Joe Lovano, Paquito dRivera, and Chico OFarrills Latin Jazz Orchestra. Bassist Dan Carpel is one of the finest young players on the Berklee campus, and an emerging force on the upright, who plays the instrument with an electric bassists zeal and physicality.
While there is no sure thing in the music field, its interesting to note that former members of the Quartet -- now in its eleventh year of appearances at Monterey and around the world -- have gone on to performances or recordings with Terence Blanchard, Roy Haynes, the Crusaders, the Mingus Big Band, Prince, Patti Labelle, John Scofield, Mariah Carey, Steps Ahead, John Mayer, and Ravi Coltrane, to name just a few.
Lawrence Fields, piano
Godwin Louis, saxophones
Dan Carpel, bass
James Williams, drums
For more information, visit www.lvuptown.com
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Thursday, August 2, 2007
BERKLEE MONTEREY QUARTET - PACIFIC NORTHWEST TOUR 2007
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Experience Music Project
325 5th Ave. N
Seattle, WA
August 2 Seattle
Experience Music Project, 6 8:00 p.m. (free admission)
www.emplive.org 206-367-5483
Four of Berklee College of Musics finest current students, the members of the Berklee Monterey Quartet, will perform in the Experience Music projects Sky Church on Thursday, August 2, from 6:00 8:00 pm. The group, which gave an SRO performance at the Monterey Jazz Festival this past September, has since recorded for XM Satellite Radios Real Jazz/70 channel. Seattle is the second stop on their 2007 West Coast tour, which will also include performances in British Columbia, Portland, and San Jose, California.
The show is part of EMPs series of All Access Nights, a free-admission night in the Seattle tradition of celebrating art and culture. There is no admission charge for EMP, or for the performance, that evening.
With graduation still ahead, the groups members are already highly sought after, with dozens of major credits and concerts. Lawrence Fields holds the piano chair in powerhouse drummer Jeff Tain Watts group, and recently sat in on the Branford Marsalis Quartets Braggtown concert premiere. Drummer James Williams, from Seaside, California, has toured the world in vibraphonist Gary Burtons Next Generation band for two years.
Saxophonist Godwin Louis has played with Wynton Marsalis, Joe Lovano, Paquito dRivera, and Chico OFarrills Latin Jazz Orchestra. Bassist Dan Carpel is one of the finest young players on the Berklee campus, and an emerging force on the upright, who plays the instrument with an electric bassists zeal and physicality.
While there is no sure thing in the music field, its interesting to note that former members of the Quartet -- now in its eleventh year of appearances at Monterey and around the world -- have gone on to performances or recordings with Terence Blanchard, Roy Haynes, the Crusaders, the Mingus Big Band, Prince, Patti Labelle, John Scofield, Mariah Carey, Steps Ahead, John Mayer, and Ravi Coltrane, to name just a few.
Lawrence Fields, piano
Godwin Louis, saxophones
Dan Carpel, bass
James Williams, drums
For more information, visit www.emplive.org
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Tuesday, July 31, 2007
BERKLEE MONTEREY QUARTET - PACIFIC NORTHWEST TOUR 2007
8:00 PM-10:00 PM
ArtSpring
100 Jackson Avenue
Salt Spring Island, BC
July 31 -- Salt Spring Island, British Columbia
ArtSpring, www.artspring.ca 250-537-2102, 8 p.m. $19
Four of Berklee College of Musics finest current students, the members of the Berklee Monterey Quartet, will perform at ArtSpring on Tuesday, July 31, at 7:30 pm. The group, which gave an SRO performance at the Monterey Jazz Festival this past September, has since recorded for XM Satellite Radios Real Jazz/70 channel. Salt Spring is the first stop on their 2007 West Coast tour, which will also include performances in Seattle, Portland, and San Jose, California.
With graduation still ahead, the groups members are already highly sought after, with dozens of major credits and concerts. Lawrence Fields holds the piano chair in powerhouse drummer Jeff Tain Watts group, and recently sat in on the Branford Marsalis Quartets Braggtown concert premiere. Drummer James Williams, from Seaside, California, toured the world in vibraphonist Gary Burtons Next Generation band for two years.
Saxophonist Godwin Louis has played with Wynton Marsalis, Joe Lovano, Paquito dRivera, and Chico OFarrills Latin Jazz Orchestra. Bassist Dan Carpel is one of the finest young players on the Berklee campus, and an emerging force on the upright, who plays the instrument with an electric bassists zeal and physicality.
While there is no sure thing in the music field, its interesting to note that former members of the Quartet -- now in its eleventh year of appearances at Monterey and around the world -- have gone on to performances or recordings with Terence Blanchard, Roy Haynes, the Crusaders, the Mingus Big Band, Prince, Patti Labelle, John Scofield, Mariah Carey, Steps Ahead, John Mayer, and Ravi Coltrane, to name just a few.
Lawrence Fields, piano
Godwin Louis, saxophones
Dan Carpel, bass
James Williams, drums
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Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Berklee Alumni Panel at Fluid, NY
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Fluid
532 Broadway, 5th Floor
New York, NY
Fluid is a New York based award winning music and editorial studio. Many successful television and radio spots are recorded here for companies like Absolut, Nextel, AT&T, Mercedes Benz, Sony, Sprint, Longhorn Steakhouse, to name a few. Meet five Berklee alumni who work at Fluid and contribute to Fluid's success, including Fluid Executive Producer and Partner David Shapiro, Senior Composer and Partner Andrew Sherman '89, Senior Editor and Partner Alex Frowein '88, Senior Composer Judson Crane '00, and Producer Ian Jeffreys '98. These successful alumni will talk about their career paths and share their industry experiences in an informal panel event. Enjoy some light refreshments from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM, and bring your business cards for a closing networking session.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://fluidny.com/
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Friday, July 27, 2007
New Mexico Alumni Reception
4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Quail Run Clubhouse
3101 Old Pecos Trail
Santa Fe, NM
Berklee proudly announces the formation of the New Mexico alumni chapter under the leadership of alumnus, David Geist. David is a Broadway music director and pianist who now resides in Santa Fe. Please join David, President Emeritus Lee Berk and his wife Susan Berk for an inaugural alumni chapter reception during the New Mexico Jazz Festival.
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, July 22, 2007
The Berklee Alumni Karma Club
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
The Cat and Fiddle Restaurant and Pub
6530 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
An informal gathering of Berklee Alumni to create new friends, rediscover classmates, network for opportunities, and strengthen our community.
One Sunday of each month February - November
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Friday, July 20, 2007
MP&E Visiting Artist Series
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
150 Mass Ave. Studio A
Boston, MA
1983 Berklee Pro Music Alum, Paul Hoyle will discuss his 24 years of working in Miami, highlighting recent work with Shakira and others in Studio A from 11am - 1pm. Check out his website: http://homepage.mac.com/paulhoyle/index.html
All clinic's are free with Berklee Alumni Pass - call, email, or drop by the alumni office to get one... they are free as well.
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Thursday, July 19, 2007
MP&E Visiting Artist Series
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
150 Mass Ave. Studio A
Boston, MA
Library of Congress Senior Audio engineer, Larry Appelbaum and LOC Digital Conversion Specialist, Peter Aleyea will present an archival clinic in Studio A from 11am - 1pm.
All clinic's are free with Berklee Alumni Pass - call, email, or drop by the alumni office to get one... they are free as well.
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Tuesday, July 17, 2007
MP&E Visiting Artist Series
10:00 AM-1:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
150 Mass Ave. Studio A
Boston, MA
2000 MP&E Alumnus Jeff Rothschild will present a mix clinic in Studio A from 10am - 1pm. Jeff will be bringing tracks from Kelly Clarkson and/or Sheryl Crow. Including sessions he played drums on as well as engineered. Check out his web site: http://www.jeffrothschild.com/.
All clinic's are free with Berklee Alumni Pass - call, email, or drop by the alumni office to get one... they are free as well.
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Saturday, June 23, 2007
Berklee Alumni Luncheon in Chicago
12:00 PM-2:00 PM
The Abbey Pub
3420 W. Grace at Elston
Chicago, IL
Please join alumni chapter coordinator, Steve Nixon 02, and Berklee staff member, Erin Isabella, for a luncheon in Chicago. All alumni are welcome. The buffet is free. There will be a cash bar. We hope to see you there!
Reservations are necessary. RSVP Today!
Refreshments will be served.
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Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Berklee Alumni Dinner in New Orleans
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Red Fish Grill
115 Bourbon St.
New Orleans, LA
Join Berklee Gracenotes volunteers and NOVA (New Orleans Visiting Artist) musicians for a dinner in New Orleans. The group is hosting a dinner to meet area alumni and hear their stories about life in New Orleans. The event will take place at the Red Fish Grill (115 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA) We hope to see you there!
Dinner will be served. RSVP today!
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, June 10, 2007
The Berklee Alumni Karma Club
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
The Cat and Fiddle Restaurant and Pub
6530 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
An informal gathering of Berklee Alumni to create new friends, rediscover classmates, network for opportunities, and strengthen our community.
One Sunday of each month February - November
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Tuesday, June 5, 2007
Legal Aspects of the Music Business in the Digital Age
6:30 PM-9:00 PM
Sheraton Hotel & Towers
811 7th Ave (at 52nd and 53rd), Madison 4 Ballroom
New York, NY
Panelists include alumnus Jason Vogel '88 and James Trigg, who are music business-focused intellectual property lawyers at Kilpatrick Stockton LLP", alumnus Adrian Ross '96 at ASCAP, and Entertainment Media Attorney Steven Masur of MasurLaw. Discussion topics will include an overview of copyright and trademark law, as well as music licensing and technology issues relevant to songwriters and artists in the digital age of music.
Refreshments will be served.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Berklee Alumni Reception
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino
5961 Isla Verde Avenue
Carolina 00979, PR
Luis Alvarez, class of 80 and Berklee Trustee, cordially invites to you a Berklee College of Music Alumni Reception. The reception is being held at the InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino - 5961 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina, Puerto Rico.
RSVP Today!
Please reply by May 24, 2007 to wfleming@berklee.edu or call Marianela Lopez at 787-277-5781.
Refreshments will be served.
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 Thursday, May 24, 2007
Berklee Concert and Reception at the Kennedy Center
6:00 PM-10:00 PM
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
2700 F St. NW, Terrace Theater
Washington, DC
Join us for a wonderful performance of Latin music featuring Berklee student ensemble, Dle. A reception will follow the show hosted by Larry Simpson, senior vice president for academic affairs, and Debbie Bieri, senior vice president for institutional advancement.
There is no fee for this event. Please reply by May 18 to brthomas@berklee.edu or 617-747-3118.
Dle (pronounced DEE-leh, meaning "tell him/her") is composed of 10 student musicians from five nations and three continents who have bee drawn together at Berklee by the Latin music they love. Their performance is par to fthe fourth season of the Conservatory Project, the Kennedy Center's effort to showcase the students of America's finest music colleges and conservatories.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.berklee.edu/news/2007/04/0427.html
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Monday, May 21, 2007
Memphis Alumni Reception
6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Stax Museum of American Soul Music/Stax Music Academy
926 E. McLemore Ave.
Memphis, TN
As you may have read in the last Berklee Today magazine, Berklee is expanding the reach of our Boston-based City Music program to a national level. City Music Boston provides rigorous music education opportunity to under-served middle and high school aged teens. We are creating partnerships with community-based music education programs across the country to present the new Berklee Pulse music method through Berklee City Music Network member institutions. We are working with one of your colleagues, alumnus Marc Willis '85, to bring this program to Memphis through the Stax Music Academy. We are hoping to engage Berklee alumni as teachers and advocates for this new program and will be hosting a small dinner to discuss this exciting new project. We hope you can join us. Here are the specifics:
Monday, May 21, 2007
6:00 PM
Stax Museum of American Soul Music/Stax Music Academy
926 E. McLemore Ave
Memphis TN 38106
We'll tour the museum and school buildings, have dinner, and discuss the City Music Network and Berklee Pulse music method. We hope it will be a fun and interesting evening. We look forward to seeing you there!
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, May 6, 2007
The Berklee Alumni Karma Club
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
The Cat and Fiddle Restaurant and Pub
6530 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
An informal gathering of Berklee Alumni to create new friends, rediscover classmates, network for opportunities, and strengthen our community.
The first Sunday of each month February - November
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 Monday, April 30, 2007
Max Mathews Remixed
6:30 PM-9:00 PM
Recombinant Media Labs
763 Brannan St.
San Francisco, CA
Monday, April 30, 2007
6:30 - 7:30 PM Alumni Reception
7:30 - 9:00 PM Performance/Interview
Join the Berklee community as we celebrate the 80th Birthday of The Father of Computer Music - Dr. Max Mathews. The event will take place at Recombinant Media Labs and will feature: Dr. Richard Boulanger and Dr. Max Mathews reminiscing, demonstrating, performing, and jamming on Wireless Radio Batons, the $100 OLPC Laptop, and Wiimotes control Csound via OSC. The event will also showcase Berklee Alumni remixes of Max Mathews 1957 Computer Music Classics!
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, April 26, 2007
SINGERS' SHOWCASE RECEPTION AND PERFORMANCE
6:30 PM-10:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston St., Steve Heck Room
Boston, MA
Don't miss this special reception preceding one of the most popular Berklee shows of the year, the Singers' Showcase. Always a great time! Can't wait to see you there.
Refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday, April 24, 2007
Atlanta Alumni Event
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Cafe 290
290 Hilderbrand Dr. NE
Atlanta, GA
April 24th is the date of our first Atlanta Alumni Chapter Association event. This event will be held at Cafe 290 at 6:00pm, and will begin the rollout of the 2007 Atlanta Berklee Alumni Network is Net Worth series of events. We hope to see you there.
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Monday, April 23, 2007
Berklee Alumni Reception at the Billboard Latin Music Conference
8:30 PM-10:30 PM
InterContinental Hotel Miami
100 Chopin Plaza, - The Sandringham Room - on the 2nd level
Miami, FL
Join the Berklee community for an alumni reception at the InterContinental Hotel Miami.
In attendance will be special guest alumni Jose Godur (President of UNION RECORDS), Joel Someillan (Grammy Award winner, producer), and Pedro Guzman (A & R Universal), Berklee students from the Latin American Music Student Club, Director of Alumni Affairs - Karen Bell, Rob Jaczko and Dan Thompson from the MP&E Department, and fellow alumni from Miami and other locations who are keeping very busy in the music industry!
Refreshments will be served.
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 Thursday, April 19, 2007
A Guitar Clinic and Evening with Berklee Professor Jim Kelly
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
6503 Auburnhill Drive
Austin, TX
Come and join one of Berklee's most popular guitar professors, Jim Kelly, for an enjoyable evening. Jim will conduct a clinic designed for guitar players and other musicians to learn, improvise, and have fun! Join Berklee Assistant Vice President Marjorie O'Malley and Austin alumni chapter leader Sarah Sharp as they host this enjoyable evening with Berklee alums at Sarah's home in Austin. We hope to see you there.
Refreshments will be served.
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 Sunday, April 15, 2007
Rocco Prestia Benefit Reception
3:30 PM-7:30 PM
Ryles Jazz Club
212 Hampshire Street Inman Square
Cambridge, MA
Celebrate with us as we honor and raise funds to defray medical costs for luminary Tower of Power bassist
Rocco Prestia!
$30 advance, $35 at the door
Includes a delightful buffet, desserts, cash bar, and live performance by Berklees Tower of Power Ensemble directed by Wayne Naus and featuring special guest bassist Joe Santerre. Rocco and Tower of Power will be on site at 4:00-5:30PM to thank the guests for their support!
To pre-order tickets please contact
Ryles Jazz Club at 617-876-9330
Directions and Parking Info: rylesjazz.com
For tickets and other donations you may also call Barbara Thomas at 617-625-9861 or email musicabj@netzero.net
Sponsored in part by:
Ask Darcie Music Business Consulting
Boston Horns
Pro Audio Mix
Upper Room
Your Added Touch Photography
Refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday, April 3, 2007
The Bandleader's Toolkit!! Back by popular demand!!
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
921 Boylston St. Room 511
Boston, MA
April 3rd at the CDC: The Bandleader's Toolkit!! Back by popular demand!!
Tuesday, April 3rd, 6pm-8pm
A leadership skills workshop by, for and about the entrepreneurial musician
with Patricia Adams
921 Boylston Street, Room 511 (5th Floor)
Leadership is what you decide it is. You have the qualities in you. We all do. You would not be at this juncture if you had not already asked and answered the hard questions for yourself. Now, youre making it happen and youre blindsided by what feels irrelevant - - business skills, marketing, promotions, negotiations, money, Yuk. And all any of us wanted to do was make music. This workshop is for anyone who leads a band or is thinking about doing so.
Come join the Career Development Center as we welcome Patricia Adams for a repeat of her wildly popular workshop event!
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Monday, April 2, 2007
Berklee Alumni Showcase
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
The Cutting Room
19 W. 24th Street
New York, NY
Berklee College of Music, the worlds leading contemporary music institute, in partnership with the Berklee NY Alumni Chapter and The Cutting Room NYC, proudly present the Semi-Annual New York Alumni Showcase.
We are very excited to be featuring alumni Mariam Joan 00, Shinya Miyamoto 95, Jacquelyn Schreiber 06, Harrison Young 02, Sham Sundra 83, and Igmar Thomas 06. Come on out to support your fellow alumni. It will most definitely be a fun evening of great music.
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, April 1, 2007
The Berklee Alumni Karma Club - CANCELLED for today only
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
The Cat and Fiddle Restaurant and Pub
6530 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
An informal gathering of Berklee Alumni to create new friends, rediscover classmates, network for opportunities, and strengthen our community.
The first Sunday of each month February - November
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Wednesday, March 28, 2007
NYC Tax Info Session
7:00 PM-9:30 PM
Sheraton Hotel & Towers
811 7th Ave (at 52nd and 53rd), Madison 5 Ballroom
New York, NY
This clinic led by Martin Dennehy, Music Business/Management Associate Professor and private accountant, is a must for anyone working in the music industry. Learn various tips that can save you money. Hand-outs will be provided. Bring your own specialized questions.
Refreshments will be served.
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 Monday, March 26, 2007
Berklee @ Blue Note Alumni Reception
6:30 PM-9:30 PM
Blue Note
131 W. 3rd St.
New York, NY
Make sure to join fellow alumni for a reception preceding Berklee's annual showcase at the Blue Note. The Terri Lyne Carrington Ensemble will be performing and will feature guitar prodigy, Julian Lage 10. Joining the reception will be Terri Lyne and the students of the ensemble.
There will be two shows; 8:00pm & 10:30pm
Tickets are $10/person
Alumni reception is Free.
Press Release:
Boston, MA, February 13, 2007 For the ninth straight year, a group of Berklee College of Music's top student instrumentalists and composers will play New York City's legendary Blue Note Jazz Club, Monday, March 26, 2006. Directed by Professor Terri Lyne Carrington, the group includes Julian Lage, guitar; Lawrence Fields, piano; Hogyu Hwang, bass; Brian Parks, tenor saxophone; Dan Pugach, drums; and Godwin Louis, alto saxophone. The Terri Lyne Carrington Berklee Ensemble will perform primarily original compositions; Carrington will perform with the students on a number of tunes.
The group will play two shows, at 8:00 and 10:30 p.m. For ticket information, contact the Blue Note Jazz Club at 212-475-8592, or visit the Blue Note's website at www.bluenote.net. The Blue Note Jazz Club is located at 131 West 3rd Street, in New York's Greenwich Village. General admissions tickets are $10.
Terri Lyne Carrington '83, drums. Carrington developed a reputation as a child prodigy, jamming with Dizzy Gillespie, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Oscar Peterson, and many more. At 11, she received a full scholarship to Berklee, where she played with Kevin Eubanks, Mike Stern, and Branford Marsalis, among others. In 1983 she moved to New York and worked with Stan Getz, Lester Bowie, Pharoah Sanders, Cassandra Wilson, and David Sanborn. Carrington later became the drummer for The Arsenio Hall Show, and the TV show Vibe. She spent seven years on tour with Herbie Hancock and has also toured with Wayne Shorter, Joe Sample, and Al Jarreau. In addition to being an in-demand side player and producer, Carrington has released the albums Jazz Is A Spirit, Structure, and the Grammy-nominated Real Life Story. Carrington has been a professor in Berklees percussion department since 2005.
Julian Lage '10, guitar. First year Berklee student, Julian Lage is still not 20 years old, but has over a decade of professional performance experience with the likes of Martin Taylor, Herbie Hancock, Carlos Santana, Bobby Hutcherson, Charles Lloyd, Joe Lovano and others. He recently recorded a pair of albums with Gary Burton, both of which included his original compositions, and toured internationally with Burton's Generations band. He is also the subject of Mark Becker's Academy Award-nominated documentary,"Jules at Eight," shot over a decade ago, when he already showed great promise on the instrument.
Refreshments will be served.
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Friday, March 23, 2007
Orlando Alumni Chapter Inaugural Lunchtime Gathering
12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Sam Snead's Tavern at Lake Eola
301 E. Pine St.
Orlando, FL
Join fellow area alumni as we connect and reminisce over lunch. Bring your great ideas for alumni chapter events as we discuss plans for future gatherings.
Cost: Just the price of your lunch!
Parking: Pine Street Garage (validated by restaurant) or metered parking on Central Ave. and Pine St.
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Friday, March 23, 2007
Berklee Alumni Dinner in Seattle
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Chinooks
1900 West Nickerson Street
Seattle, WA
Please join Ginny Fordham and Berklee faculty member Steve Wilkes for an alumni gathering at Chinooks in Seattle.
Please RSVP to Ginny by email vfordham@berklee.edu or by phone 617.747.2939.
For restaurant info. visit: http://www.anthonys.com/restaurants/info/chinooks.html or call (206) 283-4665
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, March 22, 2007
Berklee Alumni Reception at the MMEA Conference
8:00 PM-10:00 PM
Boston Park Plaza
64 Arlington St., Franklin Room
Boston, MA
Don't miss our alumni reception at the MMEA conference. It would be great to see you. Please join us for a great evening!
Refreshments will be served.
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Monday, March 19, 2007
Annual Nashville Alumni Reception
6:00 PM-10:00 PM
The Phoenix Room at The Bound'ry
911 20th Avenue South
Nashville, TN
Please join us for our Annual Nashville Alumni Reception. There will be a buffet, hor d'oeuvres, and cash bar. We hope to see you there!
Refreshments will be served.
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 Friday, March 16, 2007
Alumni Reception at SXSW
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Friends
208 E. 6th St.
Austin, TX
If you are going to be at SXSW, you will not want to miss Berklee's alumni reception featuring the Christian Scott Quintet. It will be a great chance to catch up with other alumni. Also, your first drink is complimentary on us.
Stick around after the reception because immediately following there will be a showcase of student and alumni bands playing the music of Pete Townshend. We can't wait to see you there! RSVP Today!
Here is the list of acts performing in the tribute and the songs they have selected.
Madi Diaz Tattoo
Kid:Nap:Kin Eyesight to the Blind
Amanda Mosher Blue, Red, and Grey
Cassavettes (full band) You Better You Bet
Melissa Ferrick "Let My Love Open the Door"
Death Ships (full band) The Seeker
Steve Dawson I Can See for Miles
When Girls Collide, On the Road,
Stephanie Delk Acid Queen
Audible Mainframe Eminence Front
Scott Amendola Band - "Bargin"
Via Audio I Cant Explain or Tommy Can You Hear Me
Protokoll Instant Party
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, March 15, 2007
Women Musician's Network Concert Alumni Reception
6:30 PM-10:00 PM
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave., Will Davis Room
Boston, MA
Join us for an alumni reception preceding the 10th annual Women Musicians Network Concert. 12 acts will hit the stage comprised of Berklee women students from around the world with alumnae and faculty guests. This will be a great night of diverse musical styles. Come on out.
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, March 11, 2007
The Berklee Alumni Karma Club
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
The Cat and Fiddle Restaurant and Pub
6530 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
An informal gathering of Berklee Alumni to create new friends, rediscover classmates, network for opportunities, and strengthen our community.
The first Sunday of each month February - November
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 Tuesday, March 6, 2007
WesFest 2
7:00 PM-11:00 PM
The Gig
7302 Melrose Ave
Hollywood, CA
Concert To Benefit The Wes Wehmiller Scholarship at Berklee College of Music
Open to general public
To purchase tickets, or make a donation, use the registration link below.
Special Advance 2 ticket package for $30
Special Advance single ticket for $20
Single tickets available at the door for $30
Cash Bar
Headliner: STU HAMM
Band lineup:
Danny Mo and the Exciters
The WesFest All-Stars
The Dirty Janks
Jariya
Janet Robin
Jude Crossen
For more information, visit http://www.berklee.edu/giving/wes_wehmiller.html
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Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Berklee Alumni Dinner
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Guero's Taco Bar
1412 South Congress Avenue
Austin, TX
Austin alumni chapter coordinator, Sarah Sharp, and Assistant Vice President, Marjorie OMalley, invite you as their guest to a dinner in downtown Austin. All alumni are welcome.The dinner is being held at Gueros Taco Bar. It will be a great to night to catch up and hear what is new at Berklee. We hope to see you there!
Reservations are necessary. RSVP Today!
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, March 1, 2007
Boston Tax Seminar
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Berklee College of Music
22 Fenway, Room F12
Boston, MA
This clinic led by Martin Dennehy, Music Business/Management Associate Professor and private accountant, is a must for anyone working in the music industry. Hand-outs will be provided. Bring your own specialized questions.
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Wednesday, February 28, 2007
The Business of Hip-Hop
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
921 Boylston St., David Friend Rectial Hall
Boston, MA
THE MUSIC BUSINESS DEPARTMENT TO PRESENT "THE BUSINESS OF HIP-HOP" WORKSHOP
IN FEBRUARY
Hip-Hop music is a multi billion dollar industry; leading entertaiment and impacting popular culture in music, advertising, clothing, film, art, dance, contemporary vernacular, and much more. In its short thirty-year history, Hip-Hop has emerged as one of the most influential genres in contemporary
music.
This Spring, the Music Business Department will hold a symposium consisting of a panel discussion and special topic breakout sessions with people in the know. Using questions collected from several students in the Fall semester as a starting point, this promising event will encourage open discussion and examination of the business side of Hip-Hop, addressing marketing,
publicity, entrepreneurial, copyright, retail, production, and promotion; with an historical, cultural, and forecasting perspective.
DATE:
February 28, 2007
Location: David Friend Recital Hall and breakout sessions in Uchida
classrooms
START TIME: 6PM (meeting, hospitality, seating, etc.)
INTRODUCTION: 6:00PM
A brief dissertation of Hip-Hop History and Culture by Northeastern University Professor Dr. Emmet Price and Boston Hip-Hop Alliance Co-Founder and Resident Hip-Hop Historian James Auburn
THE PANEL: 6:30-7:45PM (Q&A 7:45-8:05)
Moderators:
Shant Koutoujian, Student
John Kellogg, Assistant Chair, Music Business/Management
Martin J. Dennehy, Music Business Faculty member
Panelists:
Prince Charles Alexander, Music Production and Engineering Faculty member
and Grammy-award winning producer who's worked with Mary J. Blige, Notorious
B.I.G., Destiny's Child, others
Cindy Diggs, a Hip-Hop veteran who's worked with national Hip-Hop icons. She is Founder of Us Making Moves Forever, Can We Talk to You?, and Peace Boston. Cindy is an expert concert promoter who merges community outreach and Hip-Hop business.
Chris Faraone (Fara-1) Freelance journalist for The Boston Herald and The Weekly Dig who has covered the entire scape of Boston's vast Hip-Hop scene and interviewed a plethora of national Hip-Hop figures
The Mass Industry Committee, a largely successful independent production and entertainment firm that produces compilations, hosts local industry
networking events, and created the groundbreaking MIC Hip-Hop Awards
Darcie-Nicole Wicknick, music business educator and consultant, publicist, journalist, songwriter, and recording artist, owner of "...Ask Darcie" Music Business Consulting, Co-Founder/Managing Director of The Boston Hip-Hop
Alliance, and leader of Velvet Stylus
BREAKOUT SESSIONS 8:15-9PM
Breakout Leaders
Concert Production and Promotion: The Mass Industry Commitee and Cindy Diggs
The Impact of Hip-Hop Production Styles: Prince Charles Alexander and
Danielle Scott (Faculty)
The Cratedigger: Cratedigger Culture, Record Collecting, and the Changes
Facing Retail: James Auburn
Media Publicity from Both Sides of the Desk: Darcie Wicknick and Chris Fara-1
This event has garnered support from several individuals and areas throughout the college, and is part of the College's wonderful Black History Month programming for 2007. Many thanks (in advance) to Professional Education, The Music Business Department, the Association of Faculty of African Descent, and to Africana Studies for their encouragement and support of this event.
Get there early! This is shaping up to be a really momentous event, and we
expect a full house!
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Berklee Today Artist Spotlight
6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Sony Studios
10202 W. Washington Blvd., Jimmy Stewart Screening Room
Culver City, CA
Brian Transeau 90, better known as BT, will appear on the cover of the new Berklee Today magazine. Please join us as we celebrate his career in a special event at Sony Studios on Tuesday, February 27th.
BT and Berklee Professor Dr Richard Boulanger will discuss such topics as Traditional and Innovative Approaches to Film Scoring and Songwriting, Composed Improvisation in the Performance of Dance Music and Electronica, Re-Mixing, Sound Design, and the Utilization of Csound in Commercial Music.
About the Artist:
BT is a world-renowned electronic composer, performer and programmer who has long been a pioneer in the trance genre and, more recently, has been celebrated for his scores to such movies as Monster, Catch and Release, Stealth, and The Fast and the Furious. His fifth album, This Binary Universe, released in 2006, was composed in 5.1 surround sound and is accompanied by animated videos which were created to accompany each song. He has just returned from a dual-headliner tour with Thomas Dolby in support of This Binary Universe. Keyboard magazine declared of this album, In a hundred years, it could well be studied as the first major electronic work of the new millennium.
Event Location:
Sony Studios
10202 W. Washington Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
Jimmy Stewart Screening Room
(go to the West Entrance/Overland Gate and ask security for directions to the appropriate parking area for the Jimmy Stewart Room)
Please Note:
For security reasons, an RSVP is mandatory. Seats are limiteddont delay!
RSVP to pgordon@berklee.edu and please put BT Event in the Subject Box.
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Monday, February 26, 2007
RIGHT SONG, RIGHT TIME: HOW TO PITCH YOUR SONGS TO LABELS
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Fluid
532 Broadway, #5 (close to the corner of Spring Street)
New York, NY
NY ALUMNI SONGWRITERS FORUM PRESENTS
RIGHT SONG, RIGHT TIME: HOW TO PITCH YOUR SONGS TO LABELS.
WITH JEFF FRANZEL & ERIC BEAL
MODERATED BY SUSAN WYBIRAL
The New York Alumni Songwriters Forum continues its series of industry panel events on Monday, February 26th by inviting JeffFranzel, and alumnus Eric Beall (84) to come and share their professional experiences with the alumni community in a discussion about pitching songs to labels. The panel will be moderated by alumnus Susan Wybiral (89), and hosted by NY Alumni SW Forum ChairBrooke Fox.
SEATING IS LIMITED AND ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR THIS EVENT.
ABOUT JEFF FRANZEL:
Jeff Franzel is a multi-talented writer with over 15 years experience in the music business. He has written for such diverse artists as ClayAiken, Leanne Rimes, Raven, Billy Gilman, N Sync, Shawn Colvin, Taylor Dayne, and The Temptations. Jeffs songs have topped Billboards Pop, AC and U.K. Pop charts. His film work includes soundtrack cuts for Runaway Bride, Serendipity, and Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen. TV shows include Dawsons Creek and Touched by an Angel. Hayley Westenra recently recorded Jeffs song Never Saw Blue Like That after he served as music director for her 2006 US tour. Franzel is also a talented jazz pianist and has toured with the Hues Corporation and big band legend Les Brown, accompanying Mel Torme, Sammy Davis Junior and Frank Sinatra. He appears regularly at in New York City with his quartet, featuring Jerry Dodgion on alto sax.
ABOUT ERIC BEALL (84 / ONLINE FACULTY)
Eric Beall is the author of "Making Music Make Money (An Insider's Guide To Becoming Your Own Music Publisher)" and a respected music industry veteran, having held senior Creative posts at Zomba Music, Jive Records, and Sony/ATV Music. Currently, he handles A&R for Shapiro Bernstein, one of the industry's most venerable and respected independent music publishers. In his role as a music publishing executive, Eric has signed and developed top writers like Stargate, Steve Robson, Billy Mann, Steve Diamond, Richard Julian.
ABOUT SUSAN WYBIRAL
Susan Wybiral is a drummer, producer/songwriter and Founder/Ceo of Third Bear Inc. - production & music publishing company. Susan has played with such artists as the Indigo Girls and toured with Tommy Boy Records best-selling artists The Roc Project supporting their Album and #1 records "Never" and "Deja Vu" in addition to being a sought-after session player. As a songwriter and producer she has placed songs in major motion pictures and reached the top of Billboards radio airplay charts with the song released on Robbins Entertainment "If You Don't Know Me By Now" featuring Aubrey.
Refreshments will be served.
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Friday, February 23, 2007
The 14th Annual Zafris Distinguished Lecture
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
921 Boylston St., David Friend Recital Hall
Boston, MA
The Music Business/Management Department announces the 14th annual Zafris Distinguished Lecture for Music Business/Management. This year's speaker is Bruce Lundvall, President & CEO of the Blue Note Label Group. In his 43-year career in the recording industry, Lundvall has signed a mind-boggling array of stylistically varied artists. Among them: Willie Nelson, Herbie Hancock, James Taylor, Paquito D'Rivera, Ruben Blades, Dianne Reeves, Joe Lovano, Max Roach, Cassandra Wilson, McCoy Tyner, Wynton Marsalis, Dexter Gordon, Natalie Cole, and Norah Jones. As they say in the trade, Bruce Lundvall has "ears".
In his lecture "Reinventing Blue Note, and Other Adventures in the Music Business", Lundvall will provide a retrospective of his career, highlighting the transformation of Blue Note Records from an all-jazz label to the signing of multi-platinum artist Norah Jones.
The event is open to the entire Berklee community. A reception will follow, with refreshments.
Refreshments will be served.
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Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Berklee Alumni Networking Event
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
The World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
Please join fellow Berklee alumni for an alumni networking event. All Berklee alumni are welcome. We hope to see you there!
Reservations are appreciated. RSVP today!
Please respond to Ginny Fordham at 617.747.2939 or vfordham@berklee.edu
worldcafelive.com 215.222.1400
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Wednesday, February 21, 2007
LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY PANEL
4:00 PM-5:30 PM
Berklee College of Music
921 Boylston St., David Friend Recital Hall
Boston, MA
Please join us for this great panel entitled, The Ebullient State of the Latin Music Market. Here is some information about the panelists:
Gabriel Abaroa-President of The Latin Recording Academy.
Leila Cobo -Billboards Executive Director of Content and Programming for Latin Music and Entertainment and member of The Latin Recording Academys Presidential Advisory Board.
Jos Tilln-VP of Music and Talent, MTV Latin America and member of The Latin
Recording Academys Presidential Advisory Board.
Luis Dousdebes-CFO of the Latin Recording Academy.
The panel for this top-level visit by the Latin Recording Academy will be moderated by MB/M Professor Peter Alhadeff.
IMPORTANT: The Latin Recording Academy will set-up a registration desk from 4:00-4:15, just before the talk starts. All musicians, not just Hispanic musicians, are welcome. The Latin Academy will emphasize both membership recruitment and participation by our community in the Latin GRAMMYAwards process. Even though the focus will be on Latin music, this is a chance to become better acquainted with the inner workings of The Latin Academy.
Sponsored by:
External Affairs
The Association of Latin Faculty
The Latin American Music Club
Special thanks to the Music Business/Management Department
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Tuesday, February 20, 2007
A BRAZILIAN CUSHITE AND STRINGS
8:15 PM-10:30 PM
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave.
Boston, MA
Jetro da Silva and the Berklee String Orchestra. They will perform compositions written by Villa- Lobos, Pixinguinha, Djavan, Milton Nascimento, Ivan Lins and others composer. Come check out the arrangements of Mathew Nicholl, Jose Bernardo Hernandez, Scott Free and Jetro da Silva.
Jetro da Silva on piano and vocals
Michael Baker on drums
Dr. Richard Boulanger on the radio baton
Oscar Sgnaro on bass
Kevin Barry on guitar
Roberto Doezema on Guitar
Ebenezer da Silva on percussion and vocals
Dennis Montgomery and the Berklee gospel choir
Who is Jetro da Silva?
Jetro da Silva born in Meier, Rio de Janeiro, in February 28th, 1967. DaSilva began his musical training at 12 years old. With only one month of piano lessons, Jetro was already playing for his church congregation (Sao Joao de Meriti Baptist Church). When Jetro turned 14, he told his dad that he wanted to pursue music seriously. At that time, Jetro started searching for the best music schools in Rio de Janeiro. Then somebody told him about Escola Nacional de Musica, the most respected classical school in Rio. Jetro prepared for the audition and within one month he was accepted as a full scholarship student.
At only 16, Jetro was the sole supporter of his family, playing with world-renowned musicians and his Pentecostal church Nova Vida da Tijuca in Rio da Janeiro. After touring with several Brazilian artists Jetro moved to Boston to extend his music education at Berklee College of Music, majoring in Music Production and Engineering.
Because of his talent and experience in Brazil as a producer, performer, arranger and songwriter, it didn't take Jetro very long for the music community in Boston and LA to embrace him.
Jetro now holds a position of Professor at the ensemble department at the prestigious BERKLEE COLLEGE OF MUSIC in Boston, Ma. Jetros experience, training as keyboardist/producer/arranger has increased his opportunity to work with people such as:
Whitney Houston, Jamie Fox, Patti Labelle, Pastor Andrae Crouch, Earth Wind and Fire, Chaka Khan, The Pointer Sisters, Gladys Knight, Brandy, Shelyla E., Namie Amuro, Bonnie Raitt, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Kem, Celine Dion, Patti Austin, Emilio Santiago, Monica, Mary and Mary and many others.
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Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Success After Berklee Panel Discussion/Jam Session
1:00 PM-9:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
921 Boylston St., David Friend Recital Hall
Boston, MA
Sponsored by the Black Student Union
Please join us for this great day of events. It is free for all alumni with your alumni pass. If you need an alumni pass, email us at alumniaffairs@berklee.edu or you can drop by the alumni office and pick one up.
Tuesday, February 20
1:00 p.m., Interview with Dawaun Parker '05, David Friend Recital Hall
3:00 p.m., Alumni panel featuring Walter Beasley '84, Makeba Riddick '99, Marlon Saunders '87, Dawaun Parker '05, plus others, David Friend Recital Hall
7:30 p.m., Jam Session and Reception featuring Walter Beasley '84, Makeba Riddick '99, Marlon Saunders '87, Dawaun Parker '05,
David Friend Recital Hall
About our Alumni Panelists:
Dawaun Parker '05 is a Multi-Platinum producer with Aftermath Entertainment. His work includes Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, T.I., Busta Rhymes, and others.
Makeba Riddick '99 has written songs for Janet Jackson, Toni Braxton, Letoya Luckett, Teairra Mari, and Rihanna. She won the ASCAP POP award for "All I Have" performed by J. Lo and LL Cool J. Her most recent work has included 6 tracks on Beyonce's album B'Day including the song "Deja Vu."
Marlon Saunders '87 has toured with Bobby McFerrin as a member of his world'renowned vocal group Voicestra. He has shared the stage with the incredible jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves, as well as recorded and toured with Nine Inch Nails, Billy Joel, Jane Siberry, Shania Twain, Vanessa Williams, Sting, Martha Wash, Michael Jackson, and Lauryn Hill.
Walter Beasley '84 is a best selling, full-time professor and recording artist. His last album For Her peaked at #5 on the BillBoard contemporary jazz charts.
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Thursday, February 15, 2007
Black Women in Music
8:15 PM-10:30 PM
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave.
Boston, MA
Gabrielle Goodman, Diane Richardson, and Joy Daniels present
Black Women in Music
A tribute to the music of Mary Lou Williams, Ella Fitzgerald, Mahalia Jackson, Leontyne Price, Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Roberta Flack, Chaka Khan, and Jill Scott
Thursday February 15th 8:15PM
BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER 136 Massachusetts Avenue
Featuring spectacular students and special guest Faculty/Staff performers by Terri Lyne Carrington, Gabrielle Goodman, Renese King, and Carolyn Wilkins!
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Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Walter Beasley and Friends in concert
7:30 PM-9:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
921 Boylston St., David Friend Recital Hall
Boston, MA
Don't miss this free concert as Beasley grooves on black music: the connections, past, present, and future. Alumni Pass is necessary. Let us know if you need one.
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Sunday, February 4, 2007
The Berklee Alumni Karma Club
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
The Cat and Fiddle Restaurant and Pub
6530 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
An informal gathering of Berklee Alumni to create new friends, rediscover classmates, network for opportunities, and strengthen our community.
The first Sunday of each month February - November
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Sunday, January 21, 2007
Annual LA Alumni Brunch
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Fairmont Miramar Hotel - Wedgewood Ballroom
101 Wilshire Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA
Dont miss this annual alumni event at the Fairmont Miramar Hotel. Its always a great time to see old friends and to connect with new folks.
Cost is $15 per person. Attendees may pay at the door by cash or check.
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, January 14, 2007
Alumni Reception at the Expericence Music Project
6:30 PM-9:30 PM
Experience Music Project
325 5th Ave. N (Sky Church)
Seattle, WA
Join Berklee College of Music in celebration of the beginning of the Berklee City Music program in Seattle. There will be an alumni reception at 6:30pm at the museum followed by a performance of the City Music All Star Band at 7:30pm in the Sky Church.
This event is free. Sign up today!
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.emplive.org/calendar/index.asp?m=1&d=14&y=2007&eventID=62&CategoryID=121
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Friday, January 12, 2007
IAJE Alumni Reception
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Sheraton Hotel and Towers
811 7th Avenue at 53rd Street, Lenox Room
New York, NY
Please join us for the annual alumni reception at the IAJE conference. It will be a great time. RSVP today!
Refreshments will be served.
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Monday, December 11, 2006
Annual Alumni Holiday Social
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Ludo
42 East 1st St.
New York, NY
Come out and celebrate the holiday season with fellow alumni friends and catch up on the Berklee happenings!!
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.ludonyc.com/
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Thursday, December 7, 2006
Boston Alumni Holiday Social
6:30 PM-10:00 PM
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave.
Boston, MA
Don't miss this special holiday reception preceding one of the most popular Berklee shows of the year, the Singers' Showcase. Always a great time! Can't wait to see you there.
Refreshments will be served.
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Monday, December 4, 2006
ANNUAL HOLIDAY SOCIAL
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Rive Gauche Caf
14106 Ventura Blvd. (between Woodman and Van Nuys, at Hazeltine)
Sherman Oaks, CA
** PLEASE JOIN US **
for complimentary hors doeuvres & holiday cheer
This event has become a SoCal alumni tradition.
Its always free, always fun!
RSVP by 12/01/06 to pgordon@berklee.edu
And please put Holiday Social in the Subject box
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, December 3, 2006
Writing from a Title: A Lyric Writing Seminar featuring Pat Pattison
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
The Argent Hotel
50 Third Street
San Francisco, CA
Starting with a powerful and effective song title, this seminar will expand upon information shared at that last workshop, by having you to take that title and build it into a completed lyric, including setting it to appropriate rhythm and tempo, using its stressed vowel sounds to brainstorm ideas, finding title placement, developing contrasting sections, and developing your ideas to recolor your title or chorus. These tools will make your writing process more efficient, and your lyrics more effective. This is how Nashville writers write a song every day, sometimes two!
Pat Pattison is a Professor at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches Lyric Writing and Poetry. In addition to his three books, Writing Better Lyrics, The Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure, and The Essential Guide to Rhyming, Pat has developed three online lyric writing courses for Berklee's online school, available through patpattison.com. He has written over 30 articles for Home & Studio Recording Magazine, and Performing Songwriter. Pat continues to present songwriting clinics across the US, Canada, and internationally in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Europe. Several of his students have won Grammies, including John Mayer and Gillian Welch.
NOTE: RSVPs are required for this event seating is limited.
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Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Berklee Alumni Showcase at Harper's Ferry
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Harper's Ferry
158 Brighton Avenue
Allston, MA
We are proud to announce our first-ever alumni showcase at Harper's Ferry. Come out and support fellow alumnus/a Jon Borgen '05, Thea Hopkins '84, Missy Johnson '03, German Schauss '01, plus others!
This will be a great time! We hope to see you there!
REGISTER TODAY to check out the show!
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Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Berklee's Visiting Artist Series presents Chuck D
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Ave.
Boston, MA
Chuck D
Rapper and Co-founder of Public Enemy
On or off stage, Chuck D knows how to work his audience. In any venue, this recognized leader and co-founder of legendary rap group Public Enemy covers it all. In his speeches, he goes beyond rap music to discuss topics as diverse as current politics, Internet file-sharing, and VH1s Strange Love, offering his audiences a jolting combination of intelligence and eloquence.
Born Carlton Ridenhouer in Roosevelt, Long Island, Chuck D formed Public Enemy in 1982. The group rose to fame with their explosive debut album in 1987, redefining rap music and Hip Hop culture. Delivering powerful messages about race, rage, reality, and inequality that reached all segments of the population. Nearly two decades later, after producing nine more albums, and three multi-platinum records, Public Enemy remains one of the most critically acclaimed and highly influential groups in the music industry. He has collaborated with many artists outside his genre, including Isaac Hayes, John Mellencamp, and U2, and has recorded soundtracks for a number of Spike Lee films.
The critical and commercial success of Public Enemy opened the doors for Chuck to deliver his message
through a number of different mediums. He has hosted his own segment on the Fox News Channel and published a best-selling autobiography, Fight The Power. He has served as a national spokesperson for Rock The Vote, the National Urban League, and the National Alliance of African American Athletes, and appeared in public service announcements for HBOs campaign for national peace and the Partnership for a Drug-Free America.
In September 1999, he launched a multi-format Web site called Rapstation.com. Home to Hip Hops most prominent DJs, celebrities, music downloads, social commentary, and current events, the site is dedicated to empowering rap artists with the knowledge and exposure they need to turn their craft into a viable living.
In 2001, Chuck created an online, offline, and midline artist distribution channel through record label SLAMjamz. He went on to launch a radio station on the Internet, Bringthenoise.com. This landmark move made Public Enemy the first multi-platinum-selling act to release their album via the Web before it was available in retail stores. Chucks involvement in the Internet has landed him on the covers of the tech industrys leading business magazines. He has also been a guest contributor to Time magazine,
and guest editor of Red Herring. His outspoken advocacy of the Web was profiled in Forbes, Time, USA Today, and got him named in Upside magazines Elite 100 list of Internet leaders, alongside
the likes of Bill Gates and Steve Jobs.
Sponsored by the Liberal Arts/Africana Studies Department
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 Thursday, November 16, 2006
The Berklee Monterey Quartet 2006
8:00 PM-10:00 PM
Twin's Jazz Club
1344 U Street, NW
Washington, DC
The Berklee Monterey Quartet brings four of Berklees finest current students to the Monterey Jazz Festival every year, and now, to D.C.s Twins Jazz Club.
With graduation still ahead, the members of the Quartet are already highly sought after, with dozens of top-name professional credits, major awards, and concerts. Co-leaders Lawrence Fields (piano) and Godwin Louis (saxophone) are among the college's most promising, upper-semester students. Joining them is Hogyu Hwang (bass) and James Williams (drums), fresh off a world tour with Gary Burton's Next Generation band.
Alumni Reception 6:00 - 7:30PM at Tabaq Bistro (1336 U St.), literally steps away from Twins Jazz.
PLEASE JOIN US for refreshments prior to the show and meet the members of the quartet.
Twins Jazz Club for 8:00PM show
$5 for Berklee alumni ($10 for general public)
REGISTER TODAY for the alumni reception and to receive the alumni discount!!!
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit www.twinsjazz.com
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Sunday, November 12, 2006
WRITING FROM A TITLE: A Lyric Writing Seminar featuring Pat Pattison
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Sportsmens Lodge
12833 Ventura Blvd. (in the Oak Room, adjacent to the Muddy Moo
Studio City, CA
Starting with a powerful and effective song title, this seminar teaches you to build it into a completed lyric, including setting it to appropriate rhythm and tempo, using its stressed vowel sounds to brainstorm ideas, finding title placement, developing contrasting sections, and developing your ideas to recolor your title or chorus. These tools will make your writing process more efficient, and your lyrics more effective. This is how Nashville writers write a song every day, sometimes two!
Pat Pattison is a Professor at Berklee College of Music, where he teaches Lyric Writing and Poetry. In addition to his three books, Writing Better Lyrics, The Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure, and The Essential Guide to Rhyming, Pat has developed three online lyric writing courses for Berklee's online school, available through patpattison.com. He has written over 30 articles for Home & Studio Recording Magazine, and Performing Songwriter. Pat continues to present songwriting clinics across the US, Canada, and internationally in Australia, New Zealand, the UK and Europe. Several of his students have won Grammies, including John Mayer and Gillian Welch.
NOTE: RSVPs are required for this event seating is limited.
To RSVP, send an email to pgordon@berklee.edu and please put
Pat Pattison Event in the Subject Box.
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Monday, November 6, 2006
RECORD LABELS: Strategies for Survival
6:30 PM-9:00 PM
TBA (in the Hollywood Vicinity)
Los Angeles, CA
Are you a solo performer or part of a band that is looking for a record deal? Are you an indie artist, with a growing fan base on MySpace, that has dreams of a major label deal? What added value can still be offered by the majors? At a time when many say the record industry is on life support, music consumption is healthier than ever..what does this mean for you?
Justin Siegel (VP A&R, Geffen/A&M Records)
&
Joe Kara (VP Marketing, New Line Records)
..both graduates of Berklees Music Business program, will share their insider perspectives of the record business as it currently operates. Some of the topics to be covered:
the new emerging business models
the significance of ancillary revenues (eg tickets and merchandise)
the strategy of giving music away does it work?
street teams, internet buzz how effective?
the change in the way music is accessed the impact of the iPod
the collapse of Tower Records contrasting with emergence of Wal-Mart and Starbucks as distribution options.
NOTE: RSVPs are required for this event seating is limited.
To RSVP, send an email to pgordon@berklee.edu and please put Record Labels in the Subject Box.
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Friday, October 20, 2006
Visiting Artist Series - Harvie S.
1:15 PM-2:15 PM
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston St., Lawrence and Alma Berk Recital Hall
Boston, MA
A superior and flexible bassist able to contribute to a wide variety of advanced settings, Harvie S. is perhaps best known for his series of duet recordings and performances with singer Sheila Jordan. Originally a pianist, he started playing bass fairly late (in 1967, when he was already 19) but developed quickly. After attending Berklee, he performed in the Boston area with Al Cohn and Zoot Sims, Mose Allison, and Chris Connor, among others. After moving to New York in 1972, he worked with Jackie & Roy, Jackie Paris, Thad Jones, Gil Evans, Lee Konitz, Barry Miles Silverlight (1974-1976), David Friedman, Double Image, Dave Matthews big band, Steve Kuhn (1977-1981), Paul Motian, and countless other top musicians. Harvie S. has headed several of his own groups, including Urban Earth (which recorded for Gramavision); he has also led dates for Bluemoon and Novus, and recorded often with Sheila Jordan.
Today, bassist Harvie S is experiencing a joy precious few jazz musicians have felt with any regularity in recent decades. Thanks to his embrace of Afro-Cuban rhythms and other Latin American-rooted styles, Harvie S proves that it is possible to create artistic and intellectually satisfying music that appeals to both the head and the feet.
Fortunately, his on-the-job experience in Latin music was gained under the watchful eye of some of the Latin worlds most respected leaders, including Ray Barretto, Chico OFarrill, Juan Carlos Formell, Paquito DRivera, Ray Vega, Arturo Sandoval and Bobby Sanabria. In 1996, he traveled to Cuba to absorb the essence of the music in one of its most important breeding grounds and study with local master musicians. His latest recording, Texas Rhumba, reflects this new direction.
The clinic will cover technique for right and left hand, soloing, bassline construction, rhythym playing, and Afro-Cuban styles.
For more information, visit www.harvies.com/
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Sunday, October 15, 2006
What Makes it MODERN? Brunch Lecture and Museum Tour
12:30 PM-3:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
921 Boylston St., David Friend Recital Hall
Boston, MA
Dont miss this special event where Berklee Professor Henry Augustine Tate will demystify the intricacies of modern art. The brunch and lecture will be held in the David Friend Recital Hall here at Berklee and will be followed by a tour of the Museum of Fine Arts.
Refreshments will be served.
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Friday, October 13, 2006
Berklee Alumni Dinner
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Baltimore Marriott Inner Harbor at Camden Yards
110 South Eutaw Street
Baltimore, MD
Please join fellow Berklee alumni for an alumni dinner in Maryland. All Berklee alumni are welcome. For directions, call the Marriott at 410.962.0202 We hope to see you there!
Please RSVP to Ginny Fordham at 617.747.2939 or vfordham@berklee.edu
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, October 8, 2006
AES Alumni Reception
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
The Argent Hotel
50 Third St.
San Francisco, CA
Join fellow alumni, MP&E faculty, and Music Synthesis faculty at the annual AES alumni reception. In addition, be on hand as the Distinguished Alumni Award is presented.
Space is limited. Reserve your spot today!
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, October 8, 2006
Berklee Karma Club Meeting
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
The Cat 'N Fiddle Restaurant and Pub
6530 Sunset Blvd.
Hollywood, CA
All are welcome and bring friends! Everyone can email or call Catherine Goldwyn at:
310-479-2676
Or
catherine@soundartla.org
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 Saturday, September 30, 2006
BeanTown Jazz Festival
12:00 PM-7:00 PM
On Columbus Ave. starting at the corner of Mass. and Columbus Av
Boston, MA
Don't miss this year's BeanTown Jazz Fest! Admission is FREE and it is always a great time. There will be an alumni booth inside the Berklee Informational tent. Come hang out and enjoy an entire day of great music.
Sovereign Stage
12:151:00 p.m. The Mike Tucker Quartet
1:152:00 p.m. Ellen O'Brien
2:203:35 p.m. Kenny Garrett Quartet
4:005:15 p.m. Carmen Lundy and the New Songbook Artists
5:356:50 p.m. The Christian McBride Situation
Marsalis Music Stage
12:201:05 p.m. New England Conservatory Jazz Composers Ensemble
1:252:40 p.m. Jimmy Cobb, with Javon Jackson
2:553:40 p.m. Delfeayo Marsalis with a Berklee student group
4:005:15 p.m. Doug Wamble Quartet
5:356:50 p.m. Michael Carvin Quartet
Global Stage
Noon1:15 p.m. Omar Sosa Trio
1:302:15 p.m. Antonio Jackson and Friends
2:353:50 p.m. Lionel Loueke's Gilfema
4:104:55 p.m. Hot Like Fire
5:156:30 p.m. Unwrapped All-Stars featuring Dennis Nelson
Accessible on the T by the Mass. Ave. Orange Line stop, the Symphony stop on the Green Line's E car, the # 1 bus at Mass. and Columbus Aves., and the Silver Line at Washington St. and Mass. Ave.
For more information, visit http://www.berklee.edu/events/beantown/
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Sunday, September 3, 2006
BeanTown Jazz Festival
12:00 PM-7:00 PM
On Columbus Ave. starting at the corner of Mass. and Columbus Av
Boston, MA
Don't miss this year's BeanTown Jazz Fest! Admission is FREE and it is always a great time. There will be an alumni booth inside the Berklee Informational tent. Come hang out and enjoy an entire day of great music.
Sovereign Stage
12:151:00 p.m. The Mike Tucker Quartet
1:152:00 p.m. Ellen O'Brien
2:203:35 p.m. Kenny Garrett Quartet
4:005:15 p.m. Carmen Lundy and the New Songbook Artists
5:356:50 p.m. The Christian McBride Situation
Marsalis Music Stage
12:201:05 p.m. New England Conservatory Jazz Composers Ensemble
1:252:40 p.m. Jimmy Cobb, with Javon Jackson
2:553:40 p.m. Delfeayo Marsalis with a Berklee student group
4:005:15 p.m. Doug Wamble Quartet
5:356:50 p.m. Michael Carvin Quartet
Global Stage
Noon1:15 p.m. Omar Sosa Trio
1:302:15 p.m. Antonio Jackson and Friends
2:353:50 p.m. Lionel Loueke's Gilfema
4:104:55 p.m. Hot Like Fire
5:156:30 p.m. Unwrapped All-Stars featuring Dennis Nelson
Accessible on the T by the Mass. Ave. Orange Line stop, the Symphony stop on the Green Line's E car, the # 1 bus at Mass. and Columbus Aves., and the Silver Line at Washington St. and Mass. Ave.
For more information, visit http://www.berklee.edu/events/beantown/
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Friday, August 25, 2006
Berklee Alumni Reception
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku
Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo,
Berklee College of Music cordially invites you to an alumni reception in honor of Roger H. Brown, President of Berklee College of Music. The reception is being held at the Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo, 2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo 160-8330 Japan
Tel: +81 3 3344 0111
http://www.keioplaza.com/index.html
This event is free. RSVP Today!
Please reply by August 15 to wfleming@berklee.edu or call Kazuaki Hashimoto (at the Pan School of Music) at 03-3373-7831.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.keioplaza.com/index.html
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Thursday, August 17, 2006
SOLD OUT!!! Dinner Cruise on the Spirit of Boston
6:30 PM-10:00 PM
World Trade Center Marina
Seaport Blvd.
Boston, MA
SOLD OUT!!!
What better way is there to celebrate the summer than by taking a harbor cruise? Please join fellow Berklee alumni for dinner on the Spirit of Boston. Alumni are welcome to bring a guest. Tickets are $15 per person. This includes the cruise, dinner, and parking at the Seaport Hotel. Tickets are limited, so reserve your spot today.
Refreshments will be served.
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Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Berklee Alumni Dinner
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Bistro 1600 at the Milwaukee Mariott West
Highway F at I-94, Exit 295
Waukesha, WI
Please join fellow Berklee alumni for the first-ever alumni dinner in Wisconsin. All Berklee alumni are welcome. For directions, call the Marriott at 262-574-0888. We hope to see you there!
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Tuesday, June 27, 2006
THE CREATIVE BRIEF & WRITING FOR TELEVISION ADVERTISING & FILM
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
MAN MADE MUSIC STUDIO
16 WEST 46TH ST (5/6TH AVE), 6TH FLOOR,
New York, NY
Guest speaker Joel Beckerman will discuss what its like to
write and pitch material for film, television and
corporate clients based on a one-page Creative Brief and
existing reference tracks. Examples of the process
from start to finish may be demonstrated.
Additionally, specific resources for film and TV
writers such as The Society of Composers and Lyricists
(The SLC) will be discussed.
JOEL BECKERMAN, EXEC. PRODUCER/OWNER, MAN MADE MUSIC
Joel Beckerman has been composing music for
television, documentary film and advertising for
nearly twenty years. His work is currently heard on
over twenty television series and specials including
Martha starring Martha Stewart, ABC's X-Games, The CBS
Early Show, Discovery's Critical Hour, Wild Discovery,
Dr. G, and Double Agent, MSNBC's Hardball, as well as
The Chris Matthews Show.
SEATING IS LIMITED AND ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR THIS EVENT.
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Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Berklee Alumni Reception in Puerto Rico
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino
5961 Isla Verde Avenue
Carolina, PR
Luis Alvarez, class of 80 and Berklee Trustee cordially invites to you a Berklee College of Music Alumni Reception in honor of Roger H. Brown, President of Berklee College of Music. The reception is being held at the InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino - 5961 Isla Verde Avenue, Carolina, Puerto Rico.
RSVP Today!
Please reply by May 24, 2006 to wfleming@berklee.edu or call Marianela Lopez at 787-277-5781.
Refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday, May 30, 2006
DATE CHANGE!!! NYC Alumni Showcase
6:00 PM-10:00 PM
The Cutting Room
19 W. 24th Street
New York, NY
Berklee College of Music, the worlds leading contemporary music institute, in partnership with the Berklee NY Alumni Chapter and The Cutting Room NYC, proudly present the Annual New York Alumni Showcase.
Featured alumni include Songwriters Forum Chair: Brooke Fox '98, Jesse Sparhawk '97, Kendrick Scott '03, Victoria Gross '94, Shakti '97 with Marcus "Bellringer" Bell '96. Refreshments will be served.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://alumni.berklee.edu
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Monday, May 1, 2006
The Musicians World of Sound Design
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
22 The Fenway, Room F12
Boston, MA
We are very excited to have Kurt Biederwolf, Chair of the Music Synthesis department, on hand to speak to alumni about the sound design field. He will address what kinds of jobs are out there, what the work usually entails, and the technology that helps get the job done. Reserve your spot today!
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Thursday, April 27, 2006
Singers' Showcase Alumni Reception
6:30 PM-10:00 PM
Hilton Boston Back Bay
40 Dalton St., Fenway Room
Boston, MA
Don't miss this reception preceding one of the most popular Berklee shows of the year, the Singers' Showcase. Always a great time! Can't wait to see you there.
Refreshments will be served.
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Monday, April 24, 2006
Boston Alumni Social
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Hard Rock Cafe - Cavern Club
131 Clarendon St.
Boston, MA
All Boston area alumni are invited to the Hard Rock Cafs Cavern Club (131 Clarendon St. Boston) to meet the two new co-coordinators for the Boston Alumni Chapter, Jennifer Truesdale-Brogan and Darcie Nicole Wicknick. Please join us at as we eat, drink, and hang out with friends you may have not seen in a while. Come out and share with us the kinds of events and gatherings you would like to see happen in the future.
Free drink ticket to each alumnus/a!
RSVP today!
Refreshments will be served.
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Friday, April 21, 2006
Berklee Alumni Showcase
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Edgehill Studios and Cafe
1201 Villa Place, Suite 105
Nashville, TN
The latest Berklee Alumni Showcase will be taking place this Friday evening, April 21st from 7-9 pm at Edgehill Studios and Cafe. Anyone interested in performing should email me at berkleealumni@hotmail.com as soon as possible.
-Dave Petrelli, '05
Edghill Studios and Cafe is a live music venue, coffe bar, iPod bar, art gallery, cafe and full service print station. Located at 1201 Villa Place, suite 105, Nashville, TN 37212, they are only one block off the corner of Music Row (16th Ave) and Edgehill.
For more information, visit www.edgehillstudios.com
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Monday, April 17, 2006
Berklee @ Blue Note
6:00 PM-9:30 PM
Blue Note
131 W. 3rd Street
New York, NY
Make sure to join fellow alumni for Berklee's annual showcase at the Blue Note featuring a group of the college's best students, The Berklee Scholarship Ensemble directed by Terri Lyne Carrington.
Alumni Reception at 6:00 p.m.
There will be two shows; 8:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m.
Tickets cost $10/person
Student Performers Include:
Nick Falk - drums
Dan Negrete - alto
Lawrence Fields - piano
Donald Lee - tenor
Hogyu Hwang - bass
Randall Runyon - guitar
Refreshments will be served.
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Wednesday, April 12, 2006
Singer/Songwriter Night at the Hard Rock
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Hard Rock Cafe
131 Clarendon St., Cavern Club (Downstairs)
Boston, MA
We are happy to announce our return to Boston's famous HARD ROCK CAF. The showcase will be downstairs in the Hard Rocks Cavern Club. Performers include Jordan Carp, Lauren Flaherty, Kenny P., Eric French, Krysta Youngs, and Kevin McCluskey. This event is sure to be packed, and will be a great place to network.
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, April 2, 2006
Berklee Alumni Showcase
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
The Cutting Room
19 W. 24th Street
New York, Ny
Berklee College of Music, the worlds leading contemporary music institute, in partnership with the Berklee NY Alumni Chapter and The Cutting Room NYC, proudly present the Semi-Annual New York Alumni Showcase.
We are currently looking for performers. If you are interested, please send us links to your websites, myspace, or mp3's. If performing is not your thing, come on out to support your fellow alumni. It will most definitely be a fun time.
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, April 2, 2006
Berklee Alumni Showcase
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
The Cutting Room
19 W. 24th Street
New York, Ny
Berklee College of Music, the worlds leading contemporary music institute, in partnership with the Berklee NY Alumni Chapter and The Cutting Room NYC, proudly present the Semi-Annual New York Alumni Showcase.
We are currently looking for performers. If you are interested, please send us links to your websites, myspace, or mp3's. If performing is not your thing, come on out to support your fellow alumni. It will most definitely be a fun time.
Refreshments will be served.
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Monday, March 20, 2006
Annual Nashville Alumni Reception
6:00 PM-10:00 PM
The Phoenix Room at The Bound'ry
911 20th Avenue South
Nashville, TN
Please join us for our Annual Nashville Alumni Reception. There will be a buffet, hor d'oeuvres, and cash bar. We hope to see you there!
The event is free for alumni who RSVP by Wednesday, March 15, 2006. Alumni fee at the door is $10. Non-alumni guest fee is $10 RSVP by March 15, 2006 and $15 at the door.
Refreshments will be served.
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Friday, March 17, 2006
Neil Young Rewind at SXSW
2:00 PM-8:00 PM
Friends
208 E. 6th St.
Austin, TX
Berklee College of Music and Heavy Rotation Records Present:
Neil Young Rewind at SXSW
A tribute to the music of rock's restless spirit
Friday, March 17, 2006
If you want to come, but don't have a SXSW badge,
RSVP to abush@berklee.edu by March 13.
2:00 pm Doors open
2:30-2:50
Charlie Worsham
and the Free State
of Tallahatchie
(Heavy Rotation)
3:00-3:20
Apollo Sunshine
(spinART/Heavy Rotation)
3:30-5:00
Neil Young Rewind
In order of appearance:
Amanda Mosher
Steve Dawson
Pink Nasty
Porter Davis
Sarah Sharp
Reverend Glasseye
Katahdin's Edge
Pamela Martinez
Computo
Rachel Loy
Jessie Murphy
Bleedin' Bleedins
Melissa Ferrick
The Slip
-Backed by Charlie Worsham
& the Free State of Tallahatchie
(Lineup subject to change)
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Thursday, March 16, 2006
Berklee Alumni Reception at the MMEA Conference
9:30 PM-11:30 PM
Boston Park Plaza
64 Arlington St., The Franklin Room
Boston, ma
Join us in welcoming Berklee's new chair of the Music Education Department, Cecil Adderley. Also, come out and congratulate Deanna Kidd-Szymazak who is retiring after 30 years of service to the college.
Refreshments will be served.
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Wednesday, March 8, 2006
Tax Prep for Musicians
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
The Westin New York at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street, 9th Floor, Nederlander Room
New York, NY
This clinic led by Martin Dennehy, Music Business/Management Associate Professor and private accountant, is a must for anyone working in the music industry. Learn various tips that can save you money. We are also pleased to have Linda Gorham, Associate Professor of Professional Music, join us for this clinic. Linda will share the particulars of personal finance, investments and managerial finance. Hand-outs will be provided. Bring your own specialized questions.
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, February 16, 2006
WesFest
7:30 PM-11:30 PM
The Gig
7302 Melrose Ave
Hollywood, CA
A Concert To Benefit The Wes Wehmiller Scholarship at Berklee College of Music
Open to general public
To purchase tickets, or make a donation, use the registration link below.
Special Advance 2 ticket package for $30
Special Advance single ticket for $20
Single tickets available at the door for $30
Cash Bar
Band lineup:
Mike Keneally Band {http://www.keneally.com}
Bryan Beller Band {http://www.bryanbeller.com}
Touched {http://www.touchedmusic.com}
Kira Small {http://www.kirasmall.com}
Ali Handal {http://www.alihandal.com}
SMUG {http://www.smugband.com}
Dan Rockett {http://www.danrockett.com}
For more information, visit http://www.berklee.edu/giving/wes_wehmiller.html
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Monday, February 13, 2006
Tax Prep for Musicians
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Berklee College of Music
22 The Fenway, Room F12
Boston, MA
This clinic led by Martin Dennehy, Music Business/Management Associate Professor and private accountant, is a must for anyone working in the music industry. Learn various tips that can save you money. We are also pleased to have Linda Gorham, Associate Professor of Professional Music, join us for this clinic. Linda will share the particulars of personal finance, investments and managerial finance. Hand-outs will be provided. Bring your own specialized questions.
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, January 22, 2006
Annual Alumni Brunch
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Sheraton Universal Hotel, Rooftop Garden
333 Universal Hollywood Drive
Universal City, CA
Please join us for the Annual Alumni Brunch featuring a special address from President Roger H. Brown.
RSVP is required.
Cost $15 per person.
Refreshments will be served.
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Friday, January 13, 2006
IAJE Alumni Reception
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Sheraton Hotel and Towers
811 7th Avenue on 53rd Street, Lenox Room
New York, NY
Please join us for the annual alumni reception at the IAJE conference. The event will feature the Berklee College Jazz Orchestra directed by faculty member Greg Hopkins. It will be a great time. RSVP today!
Refreshments will be served.
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Friday, January 6, 2006
Berklee Alumni Showcase
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Edgehill Studios and Cafe
1201 Villa Place, Suite 105
Nashville, TN
Come jump start your new year with great music, company, and coffee!
The second Berklee Alumni Showcase will be taking place this Friday evening, January 6th from 7-9 pm at Edgehill Studios and Cafe. This time around it will be a "Berklee boys night out" as our roster includes Jesse Lingo, Jeff Miller, Will Champlin, Ben McKay and, returning BAS favorites, Dave Petrelli and Jesse Terry.
Edghill Studios and Cafe is a live music venue, coffe bar, iPod bar, art gallery, cafe and full service print station. Located at 1201 Villa Place, suite 105, Nashville, TN 37212, they are only one block off the corner of Music Row (16th Ave) and Edgehill.
For more information, visit www.edgehillstudios.com
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Thursday, December 8, 2005
Boston Holiday Social
6:30 PM-10:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston St.
Boston, MA
Don't miss this special holiday reception preceding one of the most popular Berklee shows of the year, the Singers' Showcase. Always a great time! Can't wait to see you there.
Refreshments will be served.
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Monday, December 5, 2005
Annual Holiday Party
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Rive Guache Cafe
Sherman Oaks, CA
Join fellow Los Angeles area alumni for the Annual Holiday celebration. Heavy Hors D'Oeuvres and Holiday Cheer!
Always free, always fun!
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Sunday, December 4, 2005
NEW YORK HOLIDAY SOCIAL
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
The Cutting Room
19 W. 24th Street
New York, NY
Be on hand to celebrate the Holiday Season, and to meet the new director of alumni affairs, Karen Bell! Sign-up today to reserve your spot, this is always a fun event!
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, November 13, 2005
Lyric Writing from a Title with Berklee Professor Pat Pattison
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
The Argent Hotel
50 Third Street
San Francisco, CA
Starting with a powerful and effective song title, this seminar shows you how to build it into a completed lyric, including setting it to appropriate rhythm and tempo, using its stressed vowel sounds to brainstorm ideas, developing contrasting sections, and developing your ideas to recolor your title or chorus. These tools will make your writing process more efficient, and your lyrics more effective. This is how Nashville writers write a song every day--sometimes two!
Free for alumni & guests - RSVP today!
Refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Distance Learning Event: Marketing Your Music - Opportunities for the Independent Musician
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Dolby Labs
Burbank, CA
Marketing Your Music - Opportunities for the Independent Musician, featuring Derek Sivers
Founder of cdbaby.com and hostbaby.com
There have never been more opportunities available for the independent musician than right now. Are you ready to take advantage of them?
How is your music going to reach your audience?
After you have recorded your CD, do you have a plan?
Derek Sivers, entrepreneur and founder of the enormously successful cdbaby.com, and also more recently hostbaby.com, will share ideas, strategies, tools and an entire approach to taking your music into the marketplace. If you are a songwriter, solo artist, band member, composer or are simply interested in emerging opportunities in today's music landscape, please dont miss this session!
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Tuesday, November 8, 2005
Distance Learning Event: Marketing Your Music - Opportunities for the Independent Musician
9:30 PM-11:15 PM
Berklee College of Music
921 Boylston St., David Friend Recital Hall
Boston, MA
Please join us in the David Friend Recital Hall for this special event:
Marketing Your Music - Opportunities for the Independent Musician, featuring Derek Sivers
Founder of cdbaby.com and hostbaby.com
There have never been more opportunities available for the independent musician than right now. Are you ready to take advantage of them?
How is your music going to reach your audience?
After you have recorded your CD, do you have a plan?
Derek Sivers, entrepreneur and founder of the enormously successful cdbaby.com, and also more recently hostbaby.com, will share ideas, strategies, tools and an entire approach to taking your music into the marketplace. If you are a songwriter, solo artist, band member, composer or are simply interested in emerging opportunities in today's music landscape, please dont miss this session!
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Wednesday, November 2, 2005
Berklee SoCal Songwriter's Forum
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
TBA
, CA
Work on your songwriting with other SoCal alumni songwriters.
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Thursday, October 20, 2005
An Evening With Entrepreneurs
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Berklee College of Music
921 Boylston St. David Friend Recital Hall
Boston, MA
Please join us for panel of successful entrepreneurs who will be talking about the ins and outs of starting and growing a business. Please join us. RSVP today!
Featuring:
Fred Bramante, Founder & President of Daddy's Junky Music
Mr. Bramante is originally from Medford, MA and is a graduate of Keene State College in Keene NH. He trained in college for a career in teaching and became an 8th grade Science teacher. He has held the position of Chairman of the NH State Board of Education and was also a two-time candidate for Governor of the state of NH. He has also been the treasurer of NAMM. He started his company with his entire life savings of $600.00 and Daddy's has grown to be the 16th largest musical products company in the country.
Jim D'Addario, President of J. D'Addario & Co.
Mr. D'Addario graduated from Hofstra in 1970. He and his brother John share the executive responsibilities at this family owned business. J. D'Addario currently employs over 1,000 people on 5 continents. Rico Reeds, Evans Drumheads and Planet Waves are some of the popular brands that have been added to the J. D'Addario family of products. Mr. D'Addario is a member of NAMM, has been awarded the Small Business Association's Entrepreneur of the Year Award and was nominated for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
Wayne Inouye, CEO & President of Gateway Computers
Mr. Inouye grew up on a farm in Yuba City, CA. He credits his musically inclined mother for encouraging his interest in music. He has worked in sales and marketing for a mail order catalogue company, Warehouse Sound, where he set up their pro sound division. He has also worked for retailers including the Guitar Center where he coined the phrase, The Musicians Choice. His experiences lead him to Senior VP positions with The Good Guys and Best Buy Companies. He has been credited with the turnaround of Emachines Computers and is currently with Gateway Computers. Wayne was the 2004 recipient of the coveted Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Orange County, CA.
John C. Koss, Founder and Chairman of the Board, Koss Corporation
Mr. Koss began his company in 1958 and has grown it into a major consumer electronics company based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Koss Corporation is currently ranked as a world leader in the manufacture of high fidelity stereophones. He is Director Emeritus of the Milwaukee School of Engineering. He is the recipient of numerous high profile awards including: Consumer Electronics Association Hall of Fame 2000, Honorary Doctor of Engineering Degree, Milwaukee School of Engineering 1983, Induction into the Audio Hall of Fame in 1979, Research Directors Association of Chicago Entrepreneur of the Year 1972. Mr. Koss transferred CEO responsibilities to his son in 1991 but remains active in the leadership of the Koss Corporation.
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Sunday, October 16, 2005
Berklee Karma club - A Networking Event
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
The Cat and Fiddle Restaurant and Pub
Hollywood, CA
Come out and get to know your fellow LA area Berklee Alumni.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Berklee SoCal Songwriter's forum
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
TBA
, CA
Work on your songwriting skills with other SoCal alumni.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2005
LIFE AFTER BERKLEE - THE MOVE TO LOS ANGELES
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston St., Steve Heck Room
Boston, MA
If you are thinking of making the move to LA after graduation, please join us at the Tennis and Racquet Club* on Tuesday, October 11th from 1:00pm-2:00pm. The session will cover writing good resumes, assembling the best demo, where to live, networking opportunities, alumni chapter activities, and much more. The session will be led by Peter Gordon, Director of the Berklee Center in Los Angeles.
*Due to construction on the percussion department, many rooms at Berklee are unavailable. Our kind neighbors at the Tennis and Racquet Club (next to the Uchida Building) have allowed us to use their function room for our event. The door to the club is located between the Cactus Club and Berklee's Uchida building. Just walk in the front door and take the stairs or elevator to the 3rd floor. The room is on the left.
RSVP is necessary.
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, October 9, 2005
AES Alumni Reception
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Holiday Inn Martinique on Broadway
49 W. 32nd St.
New York, NY
Join fellow alumni, MP&E faculty, and Music Synthesis faculty at the annual AES alumni reception. In addition, be on hand as the Distinguished Alumni Award is presented.
Refreshments will be served.
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Wednesday, October 5, 2005
GETTING PAID TO PLAY Opportunities for Performers in LA
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Dolby Labs
3601 West Alameda Ave.
Burbank, CA
Don't miss this opportunity to listen to a panel of experts including top young alumni session players and touring performers in a coast-to-coast panel discussion.
How did they break onto the scene? What combination of skills allows them to stay busy and in demand? How are touring gigs filled? What are the current opportunities for recording, touring and live gigs? How should you prepare for a performing career in LA?
THE PANEL:
Charyn Harris ' 88 Moderator
Charyn toured extensively as keyboardist for Barry White and her performance credits also include The Cranberries, Luciano Pavarotti, Jonathan Butler and Al B. Sure.
Tariqh Akoni '91
Tariqh's performance credits include such artists as the Backstreet Boys, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Josh Groban, Alicia Keys, Huey Lewis and The News, Patti LaBelle, Luther Vandross, Brenda Russell, John Legend, Al Jarreau, Elton John, Tom Scott and George Duke.
Cheche Alara '94
Cheche has toured with Christina Aguilera as Assistant Musical Director and Keyboardist, and has worked with Destiny's Child, Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, John Patittucci, Russell Ferrante and Chita Rivera. He will share his perspectives on the Latin, R&B and pop scenes.
Nate Morton '94
Nate recently completed the first season as the house band drummer on the CBS hit series Rock Star: INXS. His touring credits include Vanessa Carlton, Natalie Cole, Chaka Khan, and the American Idol band. He also performed with Madonna at the 2002 Grammy Awards show.
Jim McGorman '95
Jim also recently completed the first season in the Rock Star: INXS house band on guitar, keyboards and background vocals. He has served as musical director for Michelle Branch, toured with Poison, Marc Broussard and with Cher on her recent Farewell Tour.
Rob Gonzalez '92
An accomplished pianist, singer and songwriter, Rob is currently among the busiest performers on the lucrative college circuit with a yearly concert schedule of between 100 and 120 shows. He will share his thoughts on breaking into the college scene and also what makes promo packages stand out.
Barry Squire
Besides being the most sought after contractor, Barry also instructs courses in both A&R and Auditioning Techniques. His clients have included Alanis Morrisette, Dead Kennedys, Gwen Stefani and Pink. He will share what he's looking for when touring bands are put together.
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Reservations are required. This event will fill up quickly, so don't delay!Please email me ASAP at pgordon@berklee.edu and putRSVP Oct. 5th, 2005 in the Subject Box.
Directions to Dolby Labs:
1. Going east on the 134, exit at Pass Ave ( which is just east of the 101/170 split). At the top of the exit ramp, go right. Immediately get into the left lane, and go left on Alameda. The first large intersection that you come to will be at Hollywood Way. Keep going straight thru that intersection and turn left at the next street, Cordoba. On your left, the red brick building is clearly marked Dolby Labs. After turning left onto Cordoba, turn left into the building and find parking. Then come to the elevator (near the garage entrance) and press the intercom for access (please say that you are there for the Berklee College of Music event.
2. Going west on the 134, exit at Hollywood Way. At the end of the ramp, there will be a light and slightly to your left and across on the other side of the street will be a red building with Dolby Labs on the top. So, turn left at the end of the ramp, then immediately right on Cordoba, and turn left into the Dolby parking area. Then come to the elevator ( near the garage entrance) and press the intercom for access (please say that you are there for the Berklee College of Music event)
Parking inside the Dolby building is limited, so be prepared to find on-street parking.
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Thursday, September 29, 2005
Taking Care of Business as a Performer with Visiting Guest Artist Kathy Mattea
1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston St. (Lawrence & Alma Berk Recital Hall)
Boston, MA
Kathy Mattea, a two-time Grammy winner and Country Music Association Female Vocalist of the Year has followed a path of discovery and re-thinking throughout a career spanning 11 albums of intensely felt music. Kathy Mattea will discuss the business aspects of her successful career as a performing and recording artist, in a dialogue with Music Business/Management Department Chair Don Gorder. She will talk about the evolution of her career, and what she has learned about keeping it on track, through interaction with her team of advisors. To find out more about Mattea, check out her website:
www.kathymattea.com
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Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Simply Simpsonic Music
8:00 PM-10:00 PM
Sportsman's Lodge
Studio City (Coldwater Cyn @ Ventura Blvd).
Los Angeles, CA
The Los Angeles Section of the Audio Engineering Society is pleased to host:
"Simply Simpsonic Music!"
Meetings are free and open to AES members and non-members.
Berklee alumnus and award-winning composer for The Simpsons, Alf Clausen, will be joined by the series' audio engineer, Rick Riccio, and music editor, Chris Ledesma as they discuss the technical and creative challenges of scoring for an animated series. They will also be available for questions after the presentation.
For more information, visit http://www.aes.org/sections/la/upcoming.html
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Sunday, September 18, 2005
Berklee Karma club - A Networking Event
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
The Cat and Fiddle Restaurant and Pub
Hollywood, CA
Come out and get to know your fellow LA area Berklee Alumni.
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Sunday, September 18, 2005
Songwriter's Forum
4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Manhattan Center Studios
311 West 34th Street, 8th Floor
New York, NY
This weekend....
Join us for a mid-September Songwriters Forum...
What is this SONGWRITERS FORUM?
*A non-public session where songwriters have the opportunity to present original material in the raw, for feedback and critique.
*A discussion forum covering Songwriting techniques, current opportunities,
New York life.
*A chance to spark new ideas through "Homework Assignments" offering creative songwriting approaches, which members are welcome to present at the next meeting.
*A core group of alum who are working to build the NY musician community and present future songwriting-based events around the city.
**A guitar and keyboard will be available**
And FYI, there's no "commitment" to attending the forum every time, come as often as the muse strikes you, or just come for the hang.
Hope to see you! Please RSVP to:
BROOKE FOX
Chair, NY Alumni Songwriters Forum
917-586-4064
info@BrookeFox.com
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Friday, September 16, 2005
Berklee Alumni Showcase
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Edgehill Studios and Cafe
1201 Villa Place, Suite 105
Nashville, TN
Please join Nashville area Berklee alumni for an Alumni Showcase this Friday. The roster for the eveningincludes LauraClapp, Jesse Terry, Stacy Allyn Baker, Mare Wakefield, Eve Fleishman, Dave Petrelli and Gabe Wright. Please feel free to bring your friends and join us for an evening of music and catching up - the more the merrier!
A little about the venue - Edgehill Studios is a great new venue, a fusion of a print shop, cafe and live venue rolled into one. They serve coffee, pastries and sandwiches (no liquor license yet). They are located one block off of music row (16th ave) at:
1201 Villa Place, Suite 105
Nashville, TN 37212
615-301-8539
Of course you are welcome and encouraged to come early and stay late! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Megan Kirschbaum via e-mail!
For more information, visit http://www.edgehillstudios.com/
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Friday, August 5, 2005
Vineyard Vibes '05
4:30 PM-11:00 PM
Hot Tin Roof
Martha's Vineyard, MA
Join fellow alumni and friends for this special summer weekend getaway that includes alumni/VIP receptions, concerts, and more. This year's concerts will include performances from Juliana Hatfield, Phil Wilson and the Berklee Rainbow Big Band, Eguie Castrillo's Palladium Night Orchestra, Berklee's Reverence Gospel Ensemble and more.
ALUMNI SPECIAL!!!
Alumni reception followed by concert at the Hot Tin Roof on Friday, August 5th. The evening's performance is an 18-piece latin band - faculty member Eguie Castrillo's Palladium Night Orchestra in a tribute to the Mambo Kings. Latin music at its BEST!
Cost is $35 per person. Includes parking, boat to and from the island, dinner, concert ticket, and transportation to venues.
Always a great time! Reserve your spot today!
Refreshments will be served.
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Saturday, July 23, 2005
NYC Alumni Songwriter's Forum
4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Manhattan Center Studios
311 West 34th Street
(Room Location Listed at Front Desk)
New York, NY
The June NY Alumni Songwriter's Forum will be held on Sunday, June 5th from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. Co-chairing the meeting will be Brooke Fox, recording artist and Berklee Alumnus, and Lisa Hearns, NY Alumni Chapter President.Songwriting techniques, writing exercises, current opportunities, will all be discussed. The Forum gives alumni songwriters the opportunity to present original material for feedback and critique. Although presenting is not mandatory at these meetings participating in the critique process can often give songwriters insight into their own writing styles. A piano or keyboard will be available for presenters. Those wishing to present on guitar should bring one with them. Homework Assignments are often handed out, giving Forum members new ideas for songwriting approaches, with the goal to have members present the outcome at the next meeting. Alumni wishing to join the Forum or attend a meeting should email Lisa Hearns directly at lhearns@berklee.net.
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Monday, June 27, 2005
Mix it Up! Alumni Networking Event
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
The Cutting Room
19 West 24th Street
New York, NY
Looking for a job? Looking for more gigs? Looking to make more alumni connections? Come out and network, meet other alumni in the New York area, and learn more about what your fellow alumni are up to since graduating. Join Lisa Hearns, NY Alumni Chapter President, at the Cutting Room, located at 19 West 24th Street, NY, NY. Well be mixing it up, exchanging business cards, hanging out and having fun! Stick around after this event for some great music starting at 9:00 PM, provided by Brooke Fox (Breathe The Same Air - CD Release Party) www.brookefox.com, Ian Jeffreys (Album Pre-Release Party) www.ianjeffreys.com, and Sorensen and Mechlowiczwww.sorensen-mechlowicz.com (all Berklee Alumni!). For more details on the music check out the Alumni Gigs section of this website. For more info on the Cutting Room please visit them online at:http://www.thecuttingroomnyc.com/.
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Thursday, June 16, 2005
Alumni Dinner to Welcome President Roger H. Brown
5:00 PM-7:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street, Steve Heck Room
Boston, MA
Please join us for an alumni dinner to welcome Berklee's new president, Roger H. Brown! This event will be a great chance to meet Roger and hear his ideas for Berklee's future.
Space is limited. RSVP today!
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, June 5, 2005
NYC Alumni Songwriter's Forum
4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Manhattan Center Studios
311 West 34th St.
New York, NY
The June NY Alumni Songwriter's Forum will be held on Sunday, June 5th from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. Co-chairing the meeting will be Brooke Fox, recording artist and Berklee Alumnus, and Lisa Hearns, NY Alumni Chapter President.Songwriting techniques, writing exercises, current opportunities, will all be discussed. The Forum gives alumni songwriters the opportunity to present original material for feedback and critique. Although presenting is not mandatory at these meetings participating in the critique process can often give songwriters insight into their own writing styles. A piano or keyboard will be available for presenters. Those wishing to present on guitar should bring one with them. Homework Assignments are often handed out, giving Forum members new ideas for songwriting approaches, with the goal to have members present the outcome at the next meeting. Alumni wishing to join the Forum or attend a meeting should email Lisa Hearns directly at lhearns@berklee.net.
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Tuesday, May 10, 2005
Women In Music & Berklee Alumni Power Networking Session
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
The Cutting Room
19 West 24th Street
New York, NY
Join Berklee NY Alumni Chapter President Lisa Hearns and Women In Music members (including President of WIM,Susanne White) at the Cutting Room on May 10th, for an evening of power networking! Women in Music, Inc. is a dynamic group of music industry professionals working together to support, cultivate and recognize the talent of women in our field. If youre looking for a professional community then you'll be interested in joining WIM.Through educational seminars, networking events, showcases, jams, publications, annual Touchstone Awards, and other gala events, WIM provides camaraderie and tools for advancement to hundreds of members at all stages of their careers. Dont forget your business cards and promotional materials! And theres more! Stick around after the event for two sets of music, from 9-11:00 PM, provided by the Lisa Hearns Band and the amazing Tommy T-BoneStinson. For more information on WIM please visit their website at http://www.womeninmusic.org/. For more information on Lisa Hearns and Tommy Stinson please visit them online at: http://go.berkleemusic.com/lhearns, and http://www.tbonestinson.com/.
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 Monday, May 9, 2005
BERKLEE @ BLUE NOTE
6:30 PM-9:30 PM
Blue Note
131 W. 3rd Street
New York, NY
Make sure to join fellow alumni for Berklee's annual showcase at the Blue Note, featuring some of the college's best students. This year's group will be led by Esperanza Spalding and Francisco Mella. There will be two shows; 8:00 p.m. & 10:00 p.m. Tickets cost $10/person
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.berklee.edu/opi/2005/0420.html
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 Sunday, May 1, 2005
MATCHING LYRICS TO MELODY
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
The New Yorker Hotel
481 8th Avenue at 34th Street, Tribecca Room
New York, NY
This seminar, led by Berklee professor Pat Pattison, will show you how to get the most out of your lyrics by combining them accurately and effectively with melody.
I took a class with Pat Pattison, a really great teacher I learned a lot of stuff in that class, and I still read Writing Better Lyrics.
--Grammy winning artist/songwriter John Mayer-
This event is free for alumni and $10 for guests.
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Thursday, April 28, 2005
I FEEL GOOD! CREATING COMFORT IN MUSIC & LIFE
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street, (room 2E)
Boston, MA
Musicians face constant challenges to sit, stand and move comfortably while they make music, work at computers and spend hours in the car. As we grow and age, our movements and posture can become compromised by inefficient movement habits, activities of daily living, and responses to injuries that are barely noticeable. Eventually, chronic problems can develop which may affect our health and ability to function.
The Feldenkrais Methoda unique form of sensory motor learning developed by Dr. Moshe Feldenkraislets you unlearn limiting habits and return to the more natural movements you knew as a child. Through this method, you can increase your ease and range of motion, improve your flexibility and coordination, and rediscover your innate capacity for graceful efficient movement. The aim is a body that is organized to move with maximum efficiency, not through muscular strength, but increased awareness of how it works.
Richard Ehrman came to the Feldenkrais Method as an injured musician and through his early studies was able to return to normal functioning. Marveling at the Methods effectiveness and intrigued by its practice, he trained to become a practitioner and has been teaching this method at Berklee since 1996.
This experiential workshop will serve as introduction to how you can improve your attention to sensory cues, recognize limiting habits and find more comfortable ways to move and play. Well explore improving posture, freeing the arms and breathing easily. Individual concerns will be addressed.
For more information, visit http://alumni.berklee.edu/images/events/MTI_emailbrochure.pdf
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Sunday, April 17, 2005
MATCHING LYRICS TO MELODY
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
The Argent Hotel
50 Third Street
San Francisco, CA
This seminar, led by Berklee professor Pat Pattison, will show you how to get the most out of your lyrics by combining them accurately and effectively with melody.
I took a class with Pat Pattison, a really great teacher I learned a lot of stuff in that class, and I still read Writing Better Lyrics.
--Grammy winning artist/songwriter John Mayer--
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit www.patpattison.com
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Friday, April 15, 2005
SENIOR LUNCHEON - "The move to New York"
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
136 Massachusetts Avenue - BPC - Will Davis Room
Boston, MA
If you are about to gradute from Berklee, make sure to attend this informative session on the many services offered to you by the Office of Alumni Affairs. In addition, take advantage of useful information from Lisa Hearns, the New York alumni chapter president.
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, April 14, 2005
HOW NEW MUSIC MOVES ABOVE GROUND
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
W Chicago City Center
172 West Adams Street
Chicago, IL
Join fellow alumni for a discussion with music journalists who write for mainstream and indie press, and who feature various artists on their programs. Learn what they look for in the music they cover, and how to maximize your visibility.
The panel will feature Paul Abella, Asst PD/MD, WDCB public radio, 90.9 FM; Chris Force, publisher & editor - Alarm Magazine; Mike Gibson, music director - WLUW FM (Loyola University); Jason Koransky, editor - Downbeat magazine; and Bob Mehr Chicago Reader
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, April 10, 2005
NYC ALUMNI SONGWRITER'S FORUM MEETING FEATURING EVE NELSON
4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Manhattan Center Studios
311 West 34th St., Studio 8, 8th Floor
New York, NY
Join Lisa Hearns, NY Alumni Chapter President, and Brooke Fox, Chair of the NY Alumni Songwriters Forum in welcoming alumnus Eve Nelson at a special meeting of the NY Alumni Songwriters Forum. Eve has graciously agreed to come and speak with alumni and SW Forum members about her background, experiences and her writing process. She will also be available to critique ASW Forum member song presentations during the second half of our meeting.
"Eve Nelson is simply the best. She can do anything."
--Chaka Kha
EVE NELSON
Miami native Eve Nelson possesses a unique, unbridled passion for the music business which has taken her from composing some of the nations hottest commercials and television themes to major Grammy nominated recording artists. Her flexibility and versatility has afforded the opportunity to produce and compose for such broad-ranging talent as Chaka Khan (with The London Symphony Orchestra), Ben Jelen (Maverick), Angela Bofill (Jive), Willa Ford (Lava), Buster Poindexter, Donna Summer and the late great Eva Cassidy. Eve's orchestral work includes themes and underscores for TNT, Warner Bros., The Boston Red Sox, The NBA and Major League Baseball. Classically trained, Nelson was awarded the very first ASCAP Scholarship from Berklee College of Music. She graduated in just 2 years, at the tender age of 21. Shortly after, she navigated through the ever-evolving music scene. She landed a publishing deal with Zomba Music, started her own music production company, Nelson-O'Reilly Productions and became one of today's most coveted composers. Eve approaches her career with sensitivity and confidence. This has enabled her to expand beyond the traditional role of musical artist, providing homes in both of her state of the art recording studios for superstars and up and coming talent alike. From the young pop star Billy Crawford, who recently went gold in France, to dance sensation Donna Giles and her #1 UK hit, to Universal's "Stuart Little" soundtrack, Eve's work defies categorization. You may have read about Eve in the Alumni Profile article written by Mark Small in Berklee Today. To access the full article click on Berklee Today linked below left. Eves Alumni Profile appears in the Spring 2001 Issue of Berklee Today, Volume 13, Number 2.
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Monday, March 28, 2005
MANAGEMENT, A&R, and TOURING (and how they work together)
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Westin Hotel at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street
New York, NY
This special panel will feature a seasoned group of industry professionals who will talk about their personal experiences within the fields of management, A&R, and touring, and the direction the industry is headed.
Panelists:
Jeff Dorenfeld: (host/moderator)
Berklee Associate Professor of Music Business/Management and 25 year music industry professional: Former manager of multi-platinum group Boston, former VP, Scholz Research and Development.
Andy Carp, VP A&R, Lava/Atlantic
John Czajkowski:
Tour Manager, Production Manager, and Tour Accountant for some of the most succesful tours of this decade including Bruce Springsteen, Shania Twain, Ringo Starr, Wynton Marsalis, The Strokes, and the Vote For Change Tour (Bruce Springsteen, Pearl Jam, REM, Dixie Chicks, Dave Mathews Band, Bonnie Raitt, John Mellencamp and others).
Jeff Price:
Co-founder, and has been GM/President of the New York based independent record label spinART records for the past thirteen years. The label has had strategic relationships with Sony, Warner Brothers, Polygram Music Publishing and others. Since is incepetion spinArt has distributed over 140 releases included Frank Black, the Pixies Applies In Stereo, Vic Chestnutt, Jason Falkner, Richard Thompson, Echo & The Bunnymen, and many more.
Ronald S. Bienstock:
Senior Partner, Beinstock & Michael, P.C.: Since forming his offices in 1987, Ron was editor-in-chief and publisher of International Musician & Recording World and was general counsel to Hoshino, U.S.A. (manufacturer of Ibanez Guitars, electronics, and Tama drums). In 1991, Ron was voted one of the top 100 "Most Influential People In The Music Business" by BAM Magazine. Ron has been published in the New York Law Journal, on musicplayers.com, and NYSBA's Entertainment, Arts, and Sports Law Journal. He has written a monthly column, "The Biz", in Guitar Magazine, and continues to write for
the influential artist website, getsigned.com. Ron is also Co-Chair of the NYSBA committee on the Recording Industry and the Internet.
This event is free for alumni; $10 for guest
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, March 24, 2005
DESKTOP MASTERING
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Berklee College of Music
22 The Fenway, Room F12
Boston, MA
This clinic, led by Music Synthesis Associate Professor Jeff Baust, will touch upon Professional Mastering, Desktop/DIY Mastering, Desktop Mastering tools for the Mac, Critical Listening, Mastering Techniques, and preparing a CD master of your project.
Baust will cover these topics using various software programs such as Logic Audio, ProTools, and Peak, with plug-in mastering tools by Waves, Sony, WaveArts, IK Multimedia and others.
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 Wednesday, March 23, 2005
A Call to Listen, A Call to Action: Women's Voice from Darfur
4:00 PM-7:00 PM
Massachusetts College of Art Auditorium
621 Huntington Avenue
Boston, MA
A Multimedia, Interactive Community Forum
Presented by the Berklee Womens Network, Mercy Corps, and My Sisters Keeper, and hosted by Massachusetts College of Art.
You are invited to join Linda Mason, Susan Romanski, Liz Walker, and Gloria White-Hammond, who recently returned from the Darfur region of Sudan for an interactive and informative evening. The evening will focus on the pervasive violence currently afflicting Sudanese women and, most importantly, what can be done to help. This event will feature musical performances, a panel discussion, and audio and video recordings from Darfur.
It is imperative that awareness of violence against women be raised. Action must be taken to ensure that violence against women in Sudanand worldwideceases. This event promises to educate, stimulate, and offer avenues for activism.
Free and open to the public.
R.S.V.P. to Maria Resendes at mresendes@berklee.edu or (617) 747-2143. Those interested in supporting this effort may also contact Maria Resendes for sponsorship information.
For more information, visit http://www.massart.edu/about/
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Saturday, March 19, 2005
NYC Alumni Songwriter's Forum
4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Manhattan Center Studios
311 West 34th Street
New York, NY
The March NY Alumni Songwriter's Forum will be held on Saturday, March 19th from 4:30 - 6:30 PM. Location TBA. Co-chairing the meeting will be Brooke Fox, recording artist and Berklee Alumnus, and Lisa Hearns, NY Alumni Chapter President.Songwriting techniques, writing exercises, current opportunities, will all be discussed. The Forum gives alumni songwriters the opportunity to present original material for feedback and critique. Although presenting is not mandatory at these meetings participating in the critique process can often give songwriters insight into their own writing styles. A piano or keyboard will be available for presenters. Those wishing to present on guitar should bring one with them. Homework Assignments are often handed out, giving Forum members new ideas for songwriting approaches, with the goal to have members present the outcome at the next meeting. Alumni wishing to join the Forum or attend a meeting should email Lisa Hearns directly atlhearns@berklee.net.
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Thursday, March 17, 2005
Solas with special guest the Maeve Gilchrist Trio
7:30 PM-11:00 PM
World Cafe Live
3025 Walnut St.
Philadelphia, PA
Solas, already acclaimed by many as the most exciting Irish traditional group in the world, has broken new ground with their fifth album, The Edge Of Silence. They interpret a wide range of material in surprising ways; songs by contemporary artists are given a Celtic tinge, making explicit their connections with the deep, ultimately Celtic roots of American music.
Opening the show, from Bostons Berklee College of Music, is the Maeve Gilchrist Trio.
Edinburgh native Gilchrist, just 19, sings and plays the clarsach the Celtic harp with her American jazz trio.The transatlantic instrumental blend is intoxicating, as is her take on traditional Scottish folk tunes, and the truly new voice she gives to the music of Nina Simone, Leonard Cohen, and Tom Waits.
Floor, Loge, and Bar Tickets: $28.00 (Includes all processing fees)
Mezzanine Tickets: $55.00 (Price Includes Buffet!)
Ticket Holders: Full Dinner Service Available at Your Table for the Show!
Dinner Seating Begins at 6:00 PM for the 7:30 PM Show!
For more information, contact Andy Starr at astarr@praxiscapital.com
For more information, visit http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=621
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Thursday, March 17, 2005
MMEA Alumni Reception
9:00 PM-10:00 PM
The Boston Park Plaza Hotel, Constitution Room (4th Floor)
64 Arlington Street
Boston, MA
If you plan to attend this year's MMEA Conference or are a Music Education graduate, make sure to join Music Ed. faculty, staff, and fellow alumni for this special gathering.
To register for this event please contact Mary Deane at mdeane@berklee.edu or call 617-747-2425.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.mmeaonline.org/conference/teachers.htm
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Monday, March 14, 2005
Annual Nashville Alumni Reception - Featuring Roger H. Brown
6:30 PM-10:00 PM
The Phoenix Room at The Bound'ry
911 20th Avenue South
Nashville, TN
Please join us for our Annual Nashville Alumni Reception. This year's special guest is Berklee's new president Roger H. Brown. There will be a buffet, hor d'oeuvres, and cash bar. We hope to see you there!
The event is free for alumni who RSVP by Friday, March 11, 2005. Alumni fee at the door is $10. Non-alumni guest fee is $10 RSVP by March 11 and $15 at the door.
If you are NOT bringing a non-alumni guest, you may RSVP by the above date to reserve your space for free by emailing: berklee_alumni_nashville@comcast.net
To reserve a space for you and your guest, please RSVP by Friday, March 11, 2005 with any necessary payment (made out to Berklee Colleg of Music) to:
Neil Diercks
6344 Columbia Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, March 6, 2005
ALUMNI SHOWCASE
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
The Chocolate Moose Music Cafe
9118 State Road 84
Davie, FL
Come join area alumni and friends for the second alumni showcase and gathering in Florida.
Featured alumni performers include: Melissa Axel '02, Donna Cutler '79, Katherine Farnham '96, Matthew Goldberg '92, Alan Palanker '74, and John Sacca '01.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.vamoosed.com/index.html
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Thursday, March 3, 2005
TAX PREPARATION FOR MUSICIANS - BOSTON
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street, Steve Heck Room
Boston, MA
PLEASE NOTE - DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL THURSDAY.
This clinic led by Martin Dennehy, Music Business/Management Associate Professor and private accountant, is a must for anyone working in the music industry. Learn various tips that can save you money. Hand-outs will be provided. Bring your own specialized questions.
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, February 27, 2005
Alumni Songwriters Forum Meeting
4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Manhattan Centre Studios
311 W.34th Street
New York, NY
Join us for the next NY Alumni Songwriters Forum meeting. This is an opportunity for alumni songwriters to network with fellow alumni, present songs to receive feedback from forum members and to gain valuable insight into their own songwriting techniques by examining song presentations in detail. Forum members also participate in writing exercises and learn about issues and opportunities relevant to the songwriting community.
To register for Forum meetings please contact Lisa Hearns directly at lhearns@berklee.net.
For more information, visit http://www.mcstudios.com
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Thursday, February 17, 2005
TAX PREPARATION FOR MUSICIANS - NYC
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Westin Hotel at Times Square
270 West 43rd Street
New York, NY
This clinic led by Martin Dennehy, Music Business/Management Associate Professor and private accountant, is a must for anyone working in the music industry. Learn various tips that can save you money. Hand-outs will be provided. Bring your own specialized questions.
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Sunday, February 6, 2005
MATCHING LYRICS TO MELODY
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Austin Marriott at the Capital
701 East 11th Street, Creekside 1 Room
Austin, TX
This seminar, led by Berklee professor Pat Pattison, will show you how to get the most out of your lyrics by combining them accurately and effectively with melody.
I took a class with Pat Pattison, a really great teacher I learned a lot of stuff in that class, and I still read Writing Better Lyrics.
--Grammy winning artist/songwriter John Mayer--
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.patpattison.com
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Saturday, February 5, 2005
Berklee Mexican Alumni And Current Students Reunion
8:00 PM-12:00 AM
Veracruz 55 int. 13 col. Condesa. esq. Maztlan
Mexico,
Dear Berkleans:
First of All Happy 2005!:
Like many of you, its been some years since I graduated from Berklee, and I believe its time to have an alumni and current students reunion in Mexico.
Even though some of you are not in DF, you are all invited.
It would be incredible if everyone could send this e-mail to all the Berklee people that you know of all generations. This will be the only way of gathering many generations and be able to connect with everyone.
THE REUNION WILL BE SATURDAY FEBRUARY 5th
After 8pm
Veracruz 55 int. 13 col. Condesa. esq. Maztlan
I only ask that you help me by bringing whatever each of you will be drinking.
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Tuesday, February 1, 2005
HOW MUSIC GETS OUT OF THE CLUBS AND INTO THE PRESS AND ON THE RADIO
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
22 The Fenway, Room F12
Boston, MA
Join fellow alumni at Berklee (22 The Fenway, Room F12) for a discussion with music media from mainstream and indie press and radio. The panel will feature:
Matt Ashare - Music Editor, Boston Phoenix
Jim Sullivan - Music Columnist, Boston Globe
Bob Young - Jazz columnist, Boston Herald
Selene Angier - Listings Editor/music writer,
Boston Metro
Lee Doerr - Music Director, WERS
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Saturday, January 29, 2005
Alumni Songwriters Forum Meeting
4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Champions Dance Studio
257 West 39th St. (between 7th & 8th)
New York, NY
Alumni Songwriters are invited to join NY Alumni Chapter Coordinator Lisa Hearns and the Berklee NY Alumni Songwriters Forum members on Saturday, January 29th for their next meeting. The Forum provides alumni with an opportunity to network, present original songs for feedback and the chance to benefit from providing feedback to others on material presented.Songwriting exercises, resources and methods are also presented and discussed. A piano will be available. Those wishing to present their songs on guitar or by other means should bring any necessary equipment. Live presentation is encouraged but not mandatory for attendance. Presenters should also bring copies of lyric sheets (8-10) which will be returned at the end of the meeting. RSVP is mandatory for this meeting as space is limited. Please RSVP to lhearns@berklee.net. You may also wish to sign up to be included on the Forum email distribution list, to receive invitations to future meetings directly.
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Sunday, January 23, 2005
LOS ANGELES ALUMNI BRUNCH
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Sheraton Universal Hotel, Rooftop Garden
333 Universal Hollywood Drive
Universal City, CA
Please join us as we acknowledge the achievements of celebrated electronic music pioneer and film score composer BT '90 (film credits include The Fast and the Furious, Under Suspicion, and Monster).
Also, renowned Film Music Executive Todd Homme '76 (Head Music Executive at Dreamworks SKG: American Beauty, Gladiator, Saving Private Ryan, Prince of Egypt, Almost Famous, Catch Me If You Can, Shrek 1 & 2, A Beautiful Mind, Road To Perdition, House of Sand and Fog).
Please RSVP by Friday January 21
For more information please contact Peter Gordon at pgordon@berklee.edu or (818) 380-3041.
Parking: self parking costs $5 with validation stamp (at registration table)
Directions:
1) From the San Fernando Valley and all point north and west: going south on the Hollywood Freeway 101, take the Lankershim exit ( about a mile south of the Ventura Freeway intersection) . At the end of the ramp, go right on Cahuenga to Lankershim ( the first right). Go right to Universal Terrace Parkway (look for the large Universal sign on the right). Go right, up the hill to the first right which is the entrance to the hotel.
2) From Anaheim and all point south:
take the 5 Freeway north towards Los Angeles. Shortly beyond the intersection with the 710 Freeway, take the 101 north through Los Angeles into the San Fernando Valley. Just beyond the Barham Blvd exit, take the Lankershim exit. At the end of the ramp, go right on Lankershim to the first immediate right) Universal Terrace Parkway ( the first immediate right - look for the large Universal sign on the right). Go right, up the hill to the first right, which is the entrance to the hotel.
Refreshments will be served.
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 Thursday, January 6, 2005
IAJE ALUMNI RECEPTION
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Long Beach, Beacon Ballroom A
200 South Pine Avenue
Long Beach, CA
Join alumni and friends at the annual IAJE Alumni Reception. Also, be on hand as we welcome Berklee College of Music's new president Roger H. Brown.
Music will be provided by the Phil Wilson trio and the Berklee Rainbow Band.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit www.iaje.org
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Tuesday, December 14, 2004
NEW YORK HOLIDAY SOCIAL
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
Citrus
320 Amsterdam Avenue at 75th Street
New York, NY
Be on hand to celebrate the Holiday Season, and to meet Berklee's new president, Roger Brown!
The event will feature live music from the Paul Vinton ensemble and giveaways. Sign-up today to reserve your spot, this is always a fun event!
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.josiesnyc.com/samples/citrus/index.html
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Monday, December 13, 2004
ANNUAL SOCAL ALUMNI HOLIDAY PARTY
5:30 PM-8:00 PM
Rive Gauche Cafe
14106 Ventura Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA
Please join us for a complimentary hors d'oeuvres & holiday cheer. This event has become a SoCal alumni tradition. It's always free, always fun!
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, December 9, 2004
BOSTON YEAR END SOCIAL
6:00 PM-9:30 PM
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street, William Davis Room
Boston, MA
Don't miss this special holiday event, that will also feature a performance from Berklee professor Livingston Taylor. Following the reception at 8:15 p.m., attendees can enjoy one of the most popular shows of the year, Singers' Showcase.
Refreshments will be served.
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Monday, December 6, 2004
LIFE AFTER BERKLEE - THE MOVE TO LOS ANGELES
1:00 PM-2:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
136 Massachusetts Avenue - BPC - Will Davis Room
Boston, MA
Join us on Monday, December 6th in the William Davis Room in the BPC from 1:00pm-2:00pm. The session will cover writing good resumes, assembling the best demo, where to live, networking opportunities, alumni chapter activities, and much more. The session will be led by Peter Gordon, Director of the Berklee Center in Los Angeles.
Please RSVP to Brian Grzelak at alumniaffairs@berklee.edu or 617-747-2556. Please Bring Resumes and Demos to be critiqued by Peter Gordon during the meeting.
Refreshments will be served.
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Friday, December 3, 2004
INAUGARATION OF ROGER H. BROWN
2:00 PM-5:00 PM
Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street
Boston, MA
The board of trustees and the Berklee College of Music community cordially invite you to the inauguration of Roger H. Brown as the third president of Berklee College of Music.
For more information, visit http://www.berklee.edu/president/inauguration.html
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Friday, December 3, 2004
INAUGURATION CONCERT
7:15 PM-10:00 PM
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA
For more information, visit http://www.berklee.edu/president/inauguration.html
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Monday, November 29, 2004
GOSPEL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE ALUMNI RECEPTION
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
136 Massachusetts Ave. - Will Davis Room
Boston, MA
Please join fellow alumni for a reception and performance of Berklee's Reverence Gospel Ensemble and Overjoyed directed by faculty member Dennis Montgomery, III. This concert will feature both ensembles performing songs from various artists in traditional and contemporary gospel styles. It will truly be a wonderful night of music.
The reception starts at 7:00 p.m. and the performance starts at 8:15 p.m.
Admission is free for reception attendees. RSVP Today!
Refreshments will be served.
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Monday, November 15, 2004
Music Technology Seminar - Featuring Alumnus Oz Barron '80
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston St. - Steve Heck Room
Boston, MA
Come join us for an interesting two hour seminar about using technology to help you make music! This seminar covers a wide range of topics and is designed to be useful to musicians at any level:
Part 1: Got a Mac? Get a Gig! - If you have a recent model Mac running OS X, you likely have most (if not all) of the tools you need to create your promo kit and get you the exposure you need to start working! While not a tutorial on every application you could use, you'll see how iLife and OS X give you the power to create.
Part 2: Got more than one computer? Make 'em work for you! - Like many of us, you may have more than one computer and may be unsure of the best way to use them securely. We'll talk about wired vs wireless, and talk about basic security for the small studio or office, Mac or Windows.
Oz Barron (80), founder of OzBarron.Com - a small to mid sized business technology consulting company, is a veteran of the hi-tech wars as well as a bassist for stage and studio, and has been using computers for work since the first days of DOS and for music since the Commodore 64 days. His love of run-on sentences is the result of many hours of reading A A Milne and Dr Seuss.
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, November 14, 2004
NYC ALUMNI SHOWCASE
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
The Cutting Room
19 W. 24th Street
New York, NY
Join us for the fall Alumni Showcase at the Cutting Room. This event features Melissa Axel 02, Elizabeth Ziman 04, Boris Perovic 95, Todd Steinhilber 86, Unamed (Eric Seiz 97), Ryan Link 99, and Air Bourne (Jason Rosen 01). This will be a fun evening of great music and networking.
Admission is free. We look forward to seeing you there!
RSVP Today!
For more information, visit http://www.thecuttingroomnyc.com/
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Sunday, November 7, 2004
Songwriters Forum
5:30 PM-7:30 PM
Brooklyn, NY
Join alumni songwriters in this social and informal gathering to share original material in a live, but informal performance setting, gain feedback on your songs, and meet other alumni with similar interests. This will be the second meeting of the Forum, which will be meeting on a bi-monthly basis from now on. Please check the alumni website regularly for future dates.
Advance registration is required.
For directions and to register for this event please email Lisa Hearns at lhearns@berklee.net.
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 Saturday, October 30, 2004
10th ANNUAL ENCORE GALA
6:00 PM-11:00 PM
Boston Park Plaza Hotel
64 Arlington St.
Boston, MA
We are proud to announce that the Tenth Annual Encore Gala will be held on Saturday, October 30, 2004 at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel and Towers. As this year's co-chairs, we are asking for your support of this outstanding event sponsored by William J. Lynch and Associates. We also ask that you join us in welcoming Berklee's new president, Roger Brown, and his wife, Linda Mason.
While you are enjoying the Encore Gala, take pride in the fact that you are helping many young people to fulfill their dreams. Please call Beverly Tryon, Director of Corporate Relations, at 617-747-2660 or email at btryon@berklee.edu with any questions or to offer your support.
Sincerely,
William J. Lynch, Co-Chair
Beth A. Lynch, Co-Chair
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.berklee.edu/gala/default.html
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Thursday, October 28, 2004
AES ALUMNI RECEPTION
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
The Argent Hotel
50 Third Street
San Francisco, CA
Please join Berklee faculty, staff, and fellow alumni for this special reception at the annual AES conference.
Refreshments will be served.
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 Monday, October 25, 2004
BERKLEE MONTEREY QUARTET @ BLUES ALLEY
6:30 PM-8:00 PM
Blues Alley
1073 Wisconsin Ave. NW
Washington, DC
Led by guitar phenom Nir Felder, and featuring new trumpet star Christian Scott, the Berklee Monterey Quartet will play two shows, at 8:00, and 10:00. There will be a reception at 6:30 p.m. for alumni and friends.
Fresh off a pair of acclaimed performances at the Monterey Jazz Festival, the group brings its beautiful and surprising "Drum and Bass meets Electric Miles" sound for a first-ever appearance at Blues Alley. The group features Christine Scott, trumpet; Nick Falk, drums; Luques Curtis, bass: and Nir Felder, guitar.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.berklee.edu/opi/2004/1008.html
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Wednesday, October 20, 2004
TEN LEGAL MATTERS EVERY MUSICIAN NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
921 Uchida Building, Career Development Center
Boston, MA
Since 1993, Dave Herlihy has maintained a law practice with a focus on intellectual property, entertainment law and new media. His clients run the gamut from publishers and record companies to songwriters, producers and entrepreneurs. A musician himself, the former lead singer and principal sonwriter for O POSITIVE and currently performing with the band Toyboat, offers smart and personal advice for making your musical endeavors successful business ventures.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2004
ASCAP 101 - YOUR MUSIC & YOUR RIGHTS
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
ASCAP
One Lincoln Plaza
New York, NY
Join fellow alumni at ASCAP (One Lincoln Center, NYC) for this seminar led by Seth Saltzman '81, Senior Vice President, Member Management, ASCAP, and Chris Amenita, Senior Vice President, Enterprises Group, ASCAP, examining how composers and publishers make money from their music. This event will be extremely useful for artists interested in recording and publishing. Also discussed will be ASCAPs new performance tracking system, Media Guide.
Space is limited, RSVP's are manditory.
Refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday, October 12, 2004
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE FILM AND TV WORLD
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street, Steve Heck Room
Boston, MA
Join fellow alumni at Berklees Steve Heck Room (1140 Boylston Street) for this seminar led by Seth Saltzman '81, Senior Vice President, Member Management, ASCAP, and Chris Amenita, Senior Vice President, Enterprises Group, ASCAP, examining performing right revenue streams for composers and songwriters. This event will be extremely useful for artists interested in recording and publishing. Also discussed will be ASCAPs brand new performance tracking system, Media Guide.
Refreshments will be served.
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Tuesday, September 28, 2004
BIG TIME TOURING - FROM THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE TO THE TOP OF THE WORLD
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Berklee College of Music - Career Development Center
921 Boylston St., U311
Boston, MA
Former guitarist of three-time Grammy nominee Hanson, Ravi will be on hand to speak about touring.
Currently, Ravi is a touring performer, a regular columnist for Music& Sound Retailer, and also writes for Electronic Musician and Onstagemagazines. He is often a featured speaker at industry conferences and spearheads efforts to raise the integrity level of the arts community and society in general. For more information on this subject, please visit - www.ArtisticIntegrity.org
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 Sunday, September 26, 2004
BOSTON ALUMNI SHOWCASE
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
Hard Rock Cafe
131 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA
Join us as we return to the Hard Rock Cafe for our second Alumni Showcase in this location. The evening will feature Tim Blane '03, guitar faculty member Thaddeus Hogarth '88, Joe Jaworski '84, Putnam Murdock '02, and Stan Swiniarski '79.
Please contact (617) 747-2556 for more information.
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Wednesday, September 22, 2004
HOW NEW MUSIC GETS OUT OF THE CLUBS AND INTO THE PRESS
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
SESAC
152 W. 57th Street, 57th Floor
New York, NY
Join a discussion with a group of music journalists who write for mainstream and indie press. Learn what they look for in the music they cover. Understand how circulation, advertising, radio play, and readership demographics can influence editorial decisions. Get info on how best to present your music to media. Listen to their stories about discovering bands and connecting people to them with their publications.
Speakers include: Bill Crandall - Rolling Stone, Rebecca Louie - New York Daily News, Roni Sarig - CMJ panel manager; freelance writer for Rolling Stone, Vibe, XXL, Tracks, Maxim, Jack Rabid - Big Takeover, Gail Worley - Rolling Stone.com, Modern Drummer, Bass Player, Ink19.com, Meanstreet, Starpolish.com, various independent clients.
RSVP's for this event are manditory. Space is limited.
Refreshments will be served.
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 Monday, August 30, 2004
Songwriting: Berklee Bluebird Posse
6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro Rd.
Nashville, TN
Jesse Lingo (songwriter) invites you to join the Berklee Bluebird Posse. The goal of the group is to coordinate alumni performances on the last Monday of every month at the Bluebird Cafs open mic nights.
In order to be eligible to perform on the last Monday of the month, you will need to attend one open mic at the Bluebird PRIOR to that date to obtain a stamped slip of paper with your name on it so you can be entered in the "returning player basket".
If you have any questions, please contact
Jesse Lingo: 615-332-7568
jessesundance@yahoo.com
For more information, visit http://www.bluebirdcafe.com/
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 Thursday, July 29, 2004
Tin Roof Thursdays (Networking/Social Event
)
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tin Roof
1516 Demonbreun St.
Nashville, TN
FREE appetizers for Berklee Alums. This weekly event is an opportunity to network in a casual environment with fellow alums as well as others working in the music industry.
Refreshments will be served.
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Monday, July 26, 2004
Songwriting: Berklee Bluebird Posse
6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro Rd.
Nashville, TN
Jesse Lingo (songwriter) invites you to join the Berklee Bluebird Posse. The goal of the group is to coordinate alumni performances on the last Monday of every month at the Bluebird Cafs open mic nights.
In order to be eligible to perform on the last Monday of the month, you will need to attend one open mic at the Bluebird PRIOR to that date to obtain a stamped slip of paper with your name on it so you can be entered in the "returning player basket".
If you have any questions, please contact
Jesse Lingo: 615-332-7568
jessesundance@yahoo.com
For more information, visit http://www.bluebirdcafe.com/
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 Friday, July 23, 2004
VINEYARD VIBES '04
4:30 PM-11:00 PM
Martha's Vineyard Regional Performing Arts Center
Martha's Vineyard, MA
Back for the third year, join fellow alumni and friends for this special summer weekend getaway that includes alumni/VIP receptions, concerts, and more. This year's concerts will include performances from Bruce Cockburn, Gary Burton and Makoto Ozone, Phil Wilson, Syncopation, Dennis Montgomery and the Berklee Reverence Gospel Choir and more.
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Thursday, July 22, 2004
Tin Roof Thursdays (Networking/Social Event
)
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tin Roof
1516 Demonbreun St.
Nashville, TN
FREE appetizers for Berklee Alums. This weekly event is an opportunity to network in a casual environment with fellow alums as well as others working in the music industry.
Refreshments will be served.
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
CANCELLED - MACWORLD ALUMNI MEETING
12:00 AM-12:00 AM
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street, Steve Heck Room
Boston, MA
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
Be on hand as David Mash, Vice President for Information Technology at Berklee, discusses the latest technology from Apple as it pertains to the music industry. This is a very special session that will be of interest to all Apple users, in particular those not attending the MacWorld conference.
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Thursday, July 15, 2004
Coffee Meeting: Getting Your Music Into Film and Television (With Special Guests)
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Rita's Antiques Cafe
167 8th Ave. (between 18th and 19th)
New York, NY
If youre interested in getting your music into film and television, you dont want to miss this event! Come sip a cappuccino and chat with Music Publisher/Supervisor Barbara Jordan of Heavy Hitters along with other special guest alums who have successfully placed their music into film and television. This will be an informal question and answer session and an excellent opportunity for alumni to meet other alumni with similar interests.
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Thursday, July 15, 2004
Songwriting: Group meeting/Co-writer Connection
6:00 PM-6:30 PM
Caffeine (next to Tin Roof)
1516 Demonbreun St.
Nashville, TN
Jesse Lingo (songwriter) hosts a monthly meeting to discuss songwriting activities for the chapter and help alums connect with other co-writers. All alums interested in songwriting are encouraged to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact Jesse Lingo at
615-332-7568 or jessesundance@yahoo.com
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Tin Roof Thursdays (Networking/Social Event
)
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tin Roof
1516 Demonbreun St.
Nashville, TN
FREE appetizers for Berklee Alums. This weekly event is an opportunity to network in a casual environment with fellow alums as well as others working in the music industry.
Refreshments will be served.
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Thursday, July 8, 2004
PROTOOLS MASTER CLASS
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Light at the End of the Tunnel
594 Broadway
New York, NY
If you need to touch-up on your ProTools skills, be sure not to miss this ProTools Master Class led by Music Synthesis associate professor Jeffrey Baust. The class will examine the latest plug-in architecture, soft synths, new features, and more.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.theendofthetunnel.com
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Thursday, July 8, 2004
Tin Roof Thursdays (Networking/Social Event
)
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tin Roof
1516 Demonbreun St.
Nashville, TN
FREE appetizers for Berklee Alums. This weekly event is an opportunity to network in a casual environment with fellow alums as well as others working in the music industry.
Refreshments will be served.
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Thursday, July 1, 2004
Tin Roof Thursdays (Networking/Social Event
)
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tin Roof
1516 Demonbreun St.
Nashville, TN
FREE appetizers for Berklee Alums. This weekly event is an opportunity to network in a casual environment with fellow alums as well as others working in the music industry.
Refreshments will be served.
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Wednesday, June 30, 2004
HAPPY HOUR HANG
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
Lunasa (Outdoor Patio Area)
126 1st Avenue (Between St. Marks Place and 7th St.)
New York, NY
Join New York alumni chapter coordinator, Lisa Hearns, and fellow alumni for the first NYC Happy Hour Hang. Stop by after work for some free appetizers and enjoy the great summer weather out in the backyard patio area. Sip a cool cocktail, catch up with alumni friends, and make some new ones. (In the event of rain look for us inside.)
Refreshments will be served.
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Monday, June 28, 2004
Songwriting: Berklee Bluebird Posse
6:00 PM-8:30 PM
Bluebird Cafe
4104 Hillsboro Rd.
Nashville, TN
Jesse Lingo (songwriter) invites you to join the Berklee Bluebird Posse. The goal of the group is to coordinate alumni performances on the last Monday of every month at the Bluebird Cafs open mic nights.
In order to be eligible to perform on the last Monday of the month, you will need to attend one open mic at the Bluebird PRIOR to that date to obtain a stamped slip of paper with your name on it so you can be entered in the "returning player basket".
If you have any questions, please contact
Jesse Lingo: 615-332-7568
jessesundance@yahoo.com
For more information, visit http://www.bluebirdcafe.com/
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Saturday, June 26, 2004
PROTOOLS WORKSHOP
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
150 Massachusetts Avenue, Studio A73
Boston, MA
Back by popular demand, Music Synthesis faculty member Jeff Baust will lead a special hands-on mixing clinic that will touch upon mixing techniques, signal processing, sound replacement, bussing and more.
Seating is very limited. $10/person.
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
 Friday, June 25, 2004
Object Writing
12:00 AM-1:00 PM
Fido
1812 21st Ave. South
Nashville, TN
Kellee Gooch hosts an hour of object writing. If youre familiar with object writing, youre aware of the great benefit it is to the songwriting process. If you have not yet experienced it, this is a great opportunity to add object writing into your development process.
Fido: (615) 385-7959
For more information contact Kellee: kelleegooch@yahoo.com
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Thursday, June 24, 2004
Tin Roof Thursdays (Networking/Social Event
)
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tin Roof
1516 Demonbreun St.
Nashville, TN
FREE appetizers for Berklee Alums. This weekly event is an opportunity to network in a casual environment with fellow alums as well as others working in the music industry.
Refreshments will be served.
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Friday, June 18, 2004
Object Writing
12:00 AM-1:00 PM
Fido
1812 21st Ave. South
Nashville, TN
Kellee Gooch hosts an hour of object writing. If youre familiar with object writing, youre aware of the great benefit it is to the songwriting process. If you have not yet experienced it, this is a great opportunity to add object writing into your development process.
Fido: (615) 385-7959
For more information contact Kellee: kelleegooch@yahoo.com
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Songwriting: Group meeting/Co-writer Connection
6:00 PM-6:30 PM
Caffeine (next to Tin Roof)
1516 Demonbreun St.
Nashville, TN
Jesse Lingo (songwriter) hosts a monthly meeting to discuss songwriting activities for the chapter and help alums connect with other co-writers. All alums interested in songwriting are encouraged to attend.
If you have any questions, please contact Jesse Lingo at
615-332-7568 or jessesundance@yahoo.com
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Thursday, June 17, 2004
Tin Roof Thursdays (Networking/Social Event
)
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tin Roof
1516 Demonbreun St.
Nashville, TN
FREE appetizers for Berklee Alums. This weekly event is an opportunity to network in a casual environment with fellow alums as well as others working in the music industry.
Refreshments will be served.
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Monday, June 14, 2004
PRO TOOLS MAGIC Part 2
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Dolby Labs
3601 West Alameda Ave
Burbank, CA
Making Music and Making Records
Featuring Tal Herzberg
In a live, interactive ISDN event from Dolby Labs in California, first call Pro Tools Doctor Tal Herzberg will conduct a presentation on the use of Pro Tools for advanced mixing. He will be working with the Pro Tools session for the song Restless, which was recorded and produced by current Berklee students. This is Part 2 in the development of this song and will take the sonically improved tracks (from Part 1, aired February 2004 ) and continue to build the song into a powerful and professional mix. Tuning, Tempo Mapping, Quantization and other topics will be demonstrated. The all-important choices we make as artists and as craftsman will be explored! Tals most recent credits include work on the Grammy-nominated Black Eyed Peas Elephunk, Vanessa Carltons Be Not Nobody, Johnny Langs Long Time Coming, and Lisa Loebs Cake And Pie. He has also worked with the Counting Crows, Goo Goo Dolls, Motley Crue, Julio Iglesias, and Mya.
DIRECTIONS:
Going EAST on the 134,
exit at Pass Ave (just east of the 101/170 split).
Turn R at the top of the exit ramp.
Immediately get into the left lane to turn L on Alameda.
Go thru 1st large intersection @ Hollywood Way.
Turn L onto 1st street @ Cordoba.
DOLBY LABS is clearly marked on red brick building on your left.
Turn L into parking garage OR use area streets.
Use garage elevator press intercom for access - say that you are there for the Berklee event.
Going WEST on the 134, exit at Hollywood Way.
At end of ramp, there will be a light and slightly to your left and across the street will be a red building with DOLBY LABS clearly marked on the top.
Stay in your RIGHT lane - turn L off ramp, then immediately turn R onto Cordoba. Turn L into the Dolby parking garage OR use area streets.
Use garage elevator press intercom for access - say that you are there for the Berklee event.
NOTE: garage parking is limited.
Reservations are required to attend this event.
PLEASE RSVP by calling Alumni Chapter President Leanne Summers at (818) 769-7260.
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Saturday, June 12, 2004
Object Writing
12:00 AM-1:00 PM
Fido
1812 21st Ave. South
Nashville, TN
Kellee Gooch hosts an hour of object writing. If youre familiar with object writing, youre aware of the great benefit it is to the songwriting process. If you have not yet experienced it, this is a great opportunity to add object writing into your development process.
Fido: (615) 385-7959
For more information contact Kellee: kelleegooch@yahoo.com
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Friday, June 11, 2004
Object Writing
12:00 AM-1:00 PM
Fido
1812 21st Ave. South
Nashville, TN
Kellee Gooch hosts an hour of object writing. If youre familiar with object writing, youre aware of the great benefit it is to the songwriting process. If you have not yet experienced it, this is a great opportunity to add object writing into your development process.
Fido: (615) 385-7959
For more information contact Kellee: kelleegooch@yahoo.com
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Thursday, June 10, 2004
Tin Roof Thursdays (Networking/Social Event
)
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Tin Roof
1516 Demonbreun St.
Nashville, TN
FREE appetizers for Berklee Alums. This weekly event is an opportunity to network in a casual environment with fellow alums as well as others working in the music industry.
Refreshments will be served.
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
PROTOOLS MASTER CLASS
7:00 PM-8:30 PM
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street, Steve Heck Room
Boston, MA
If you need to touch-up on your ProTools skills, be sure not to miss this ProTools Master Class led by Music Synthesis associate professor Jeffrey Baust. The class will examine the latest plug-in architecture, soft synths, new features, and more.
To register for this event, click here.If you attended this event, let us know what you think by filling out an event survey. | | |
Tuesday, May 25, 2004
BERKLEE-KENNEDY CENTER QUARTET
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Kennedy Center, Terrace Theatre
2700 F Street NW
Washington, DC
Berklee College of Music is proud to bring the Berklee-Kennedy Center Quartet to The Conservatory Project, and the Terrace Theatre audience.
The group features and all-star line up with Rafael Alcala, piano; Evan Gregor, bass; Jordan Perlson, drums; and Christian Scott, trumpet.
The concert will be followed by an alumni/VIP reception.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.kennedy-center.org/
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 Monday, May 17, 2004
BERKLEE @ BLUE NOTE
6:30 PM-10:00 PM
The Blue Note
131 W. 3rd Street
New York, NY
Join us for the 6th Annual Berklee @ Blue Note event, this year featuring the Berklee Scholarship Jazz Ensemble led by Assistant Chair of the Percussion Department, Yuron Israel.
A reception will be held prior to the event for alumni and their guest. Admission is $10/ticket.
For more information, visit http://www.berklee.edu/opi/2004/0312.html
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Wednesday, May 12, 2004
ALUMNI RECEPTION @ MECCA MUSIC CONFERENCE
9:00 PM-11:30 PM
Goose Island Brewery
3535 N. Clark
Chicago, IL
Join Steve Nixon, Chicago alumni chapter coordinator, and the VOO DOO KINGS for this kick-off to the MECCA Music Conference. The event is free for alumni - reservations are necessary!
For more information contact Steve Nixon at (773) 450-5397.
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, May 6, 2004
ARTISTS GROUP: Planning Meeting
6:30 PM-8:30 PM
Caffeine
1516 Demonbreun Street
Nashville, TN
Melissa Bauer (vocalist/writer) coordinates the Nashville chapter's artist community. The goal of this group is to help alumni artists advance their careers by:
-strengthening the network among artists
-strengthening the connection between alumni and the industry
-learning how to develop skills in order to suceed in this competitive environment
Alumni at all levels in their careers are encouraged to attend this monthly meeting and share their ideas, advice and experiences.
For more information, contact Melissa Bauer at mjb276s@hotmail.com
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Sunday, May 2, 2004
MAYFAIR
12:00 AM-6:00 PM
Havard Square
Cambridge, MA
Stop by the May Fair celebration next Sunday and see fellow alumni perform on the Berklee Stage. Featured groups are ESO, Thaddeus Hogarth, Jerome Klyes, Ian Rapien and Chad LaMarsh.
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Wednesday, April 28, 2004
MUSIC BUSINESS: Industry Issues Series
6:00 PM-7:30 PM
TBA
Nashville, TN
Neil Konouchi (Wilderness Music) is hosting a series of discussion panels focused around current issues in the music industry. These discussions are an evolution of the second Saturday Sessions, and will be in a "round-table discussion" format, allowing both guest speakers and and alumni an equal opportunity to contribute to the topic of the month. Each month, alumni will volunteer to lead a discussion on a certain topic. Leading a topic involves the following:
- Choosing a relevant, important topic
- Gathering information regarding the topic (internet research, articles, etc.)
- Provide a brief summary (to be sent via email) at least one week prior to the discussion date
- Sugest and help gather guest speakers
- Help moderate and keep the discussion flowing in a positive direction
These discussions give an opportunity for everyone in the alumni community to better understand the current issues facing the music industry and contribute to the sucess of the group. We would like to not only learn form the speakers and each other, but also leave our guests with a strong feeling about the aptitude of the Berklee community.
For more information, please contact Neil Konouchi:
neil@wildernessnashville.com
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Wednesday, April 28, 2004
STUDIO/ROAD MUSICIANS GROUP: Monthly Meeting
10:00 AM-12:00 AM
Bongo Java Roasting Company
107 S. 11th Street
Nashville, TN
John Mattick (Studio/road musician, Grammy award nominated producer/writer) directs this meeting. The goal of this group is to help studio and road musicians get gigs by:
-strengthening the network among alumni musicians
-strengthening the connection between alumni and the industry
-learning how to develop skills in order to succeed in this competitive environment
For more information on this monthly meeting (4th Wednesday of every month), contact John Mattick: jmattick@comcast.net
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Tuesday, April 27, 2004
A SONGWRITER'S CAREER PATH
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
921 Uchida Building, Career Development Center
Boston, MA
The Career Development Center spring workshop series presents "A Songwriter's Career Path" featuring Betsy Jackson '84, hit Nashville Songwriter & Musician's Realtor.
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Monday, April 26, 2004
BOSTON ALUMNI SHOWCASE @ HARD ROCK
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Hard Rock Cafe
131 Clarendon Street
Boston, MA
We are happy to announce the first-ever alumni showcase at Boston's famous HARD ROCK CAFE. This event is sure to be packed, and will be a great place to network. Mark your calendars now!
Performers include ESO (David Cowan), Velvet Stylus (Darcie Wicknick), Revolutionary Snake Ensemble (Ken Field), Karen Fiore, Chad LaMarsh, Jerome Kyles, Kate Schutt, and Pamela Martinez.
RSVP's are necessary! Free admission for alumni and their guests.
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, April 22, 2004
SINGERS' SHOWCASE RECEPTION AND PERFORMANCE
7:00 PM-10:00 PM
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA
Please join us for one of Berklee's most popular concerts of the year. The Singers' Showcase features our most outstanding vocalists in a memorable performance that no one should miss. The concert will begin at 8:15 p.m. following the reception. RSVP required.
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, April 15, 2004
SONGWRITING: Group meeting/Co-Writer Connection
6:00 PM-6:30 PM
Caffeine
1516 Demonbreun Street
Nashville, TN
Jesse Lingo (songwriter) hosts this monthly meeting (3rd Thursday of every month) to discuss songwriting activities for the chapter and help alumni connect with other co-writers. All alumni interested in songwriting are encouraged to attend.
Please contact Jesse Lingo with any questions at jessesundance@yahoo.com
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Thursday, April 15, 2004
BERKLEE ON STAGE
8:00 PM-11:00 PM
Highland Grounds
742 N. Highland Avenue
Hollywood, CA
This alumni showcase promises to be an evening of great music. Admission is free. Come out and support fellow alumni.
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Saturday, April 10, 2004
HAPPY HOUR HANG with Special Guest, Pat Pattison
4:30 PM-7:30 PM
The Muddy Moose Lounge (@ Sportsmen's Lodge)
12825 Ventura Boulevard
Studio City, CA
Join fellow Berklee alumni at the Muddy Moose Lounge with special guest, Berklee songwriting facutly member Pat Pattison.
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Wednesday, April 7, 2004
Online Music: Where's it going and who's getting paid?
7:00 PM-9:00 PM
David Friend Recital Hall - Genko Uchida Building
921 Boylston St.
Boston, MA
A panel of online music experts will examine the current status of this marketdownload and subscription services, licensing and royalty systems, copyright issues, etc.and the direction in which its moving. Well discuss the impact that online services will continue to have on artists, labels, songwriters, publishers, and other music industry players, and offer projections of where the jobs will be, in the new order.
The panelists:
John L. Simson, Executive Director of SoundExchange (the first performing rights organization formed to collect digital performance royalties for sound recording copyright owners and recording artists), has been involved in the music industry since his 1971 signing with Perception Records as a singer/songwriter. His career has included a ten-year partnership in Studio One Artists, managing country superstar Mary Chapin Carpenter (1988-1995), Steve Forbert (Geffen), Jonell Mosser (MCA), Mike Henderson (RCA), and others. Simson has practiced entertainment law since 1980, and most recently was of counsel to the firm of Berliner, Corcoran & Rowe from 1990 through 1999.
Bill Stafford is Vice President of Copyright Administration at BMG in New York City. Prior to that, he held the position of Director, Copyright Licensing at PolyGram Records, with earlier experience as a Licensing Agent at The Harry Fox Agency. Throughout his career in the music industry, he has focused on music theory, analysis, and performing as a pianist. He is a graduate of the Hartt School of Music with additional studies at Juilliard, and enjoys lecturing about the various facets of music licensing.
Jon Vanhala is Vice President for New Media & Strategic Marketing with the Verve Music Group in New York. A former free-lance musician, music student, and graduate of Chicago's Columbia College Arts, Entertainment, Media Management program, he now heads up all digital marketing and sales operations for Verve, where his duties also include developing partnership-marketing opportunities with third party companies. He worked his way up the ladder in the recording industry from previous positions as intern, assistant to the GM, sales coordinator, marketing admin, product manager, sales regional, and National Director of Sales.
Jonathan Whitehead is Vice President and Counsel for Online Copyright Protection at the RIAA, Recording Industry Association of America. He has extensive legal experience in the fields of Internet piracy, online commerce and intellectual property, and regularly represents the recording industry at entertainment, technology and university conferences. As a panelist or public speaker, he discusses in detail the role of intellectual property in an emerging online market and the degree to which Internet piracy has affected its growth. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Washington University, and a J.D., magna cum laude, from American Universitys Washington College of Law.
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Sunday, April 4, 2004
NYC ALUMNI SHOWCASE
6:00 PM-9:00 PM
The Cutting Room
19 W. 24th Street
New York, NY
This event will showcase some of New York's best, and will feature bands and solo acts. Among the performers are Polina, Sean Driscoll, Larry Edoff, Marta Gomez, Karen Ires, Tom Papadatos, Soren Sorensen, and Jessica Zambri.
Due to the response for this showcase, we plan to hold another one this summer - if you are interested, stop by the showcase to sign up.
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, March 28, 2004
PHILADELPHIA ALUMNI RECEPTION
5:00 PM-10:00 PM
Grover Washington, Jr. Middle School
201 Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
FEATURING HIGHLIGHTS OF THE BERKLEE CITY MUSIC
- PHILADELPHIA PARTNERSHIP
Join us for the first-ever Philadelphia Alumni Reception, hosted by the Mt. Airy Cultural Center, Tony Williams, director & The Grover Washington, Jr. Middle School, Michael Rosenberg, principal.
Live music will be provided by the Grover Washington, Jr. Middle School Band, and the Jaleel Shaw '00 ensemble.
No admission fee for alumni and guests.
RSVP's are necessary.
Refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit http://www.maccjazz.org/
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 Sunday, March 28, 2004
GAUGUIN "IN TAHITI" BRUNCH & LECTURE
11:30 AM-2:00 PM
Berklee College of Music
921 Boylston Street
Boston, MA
This very special brunch will be held in Berklee's David Friend Recital Hall, and will feature a lecture on Paul Gauguin "In Tahiti" by Berklee Professor of Art, Henry Augustine Tate. The morning will also feature live music and tickets to the Gauguin exhibit that afternoon.
As did Rembrandt, tickets to this event will sell-out very quickly - get yours today! Cost is $20/person. This event is limited to alumni and (1) guest. Due to the costs of tickets, transportation to the MFA is not provided.
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, March 25, 2004
INTERNATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL ALUMNI RECEPTION
7:15 PM-8:15 PM
Berklee Performance Center - Will Davis Room
150 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston, MA
Join fellow alumni for a reception followed by the 15th International Folk Festival concert. Admission to the concert is free for alumni attending the reception.
The concert begins at 8:15pm. RSVP required for attendance.
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, March 18, 2004
BERKLEE ON STAGE
8:00 PM-11:00 PM
Highlands Grounds
742 N. Highland Avenue
Hollywood, CA
Hosted by veteran performer, vocal coach, and Berklee alumna, LEANNE SUMMERS, this alumni showcase promises to be an evening of great music. Performing at the event are The Bruce Garnitz Band, "Findings" featuring Erin Hurff & Luke Tozour, Aruna, Joe Kraemer, David Kidd, and Red Gypsy. Admission is free.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2004
MINNEAPOLIS CHAPTER ALUMNI RECEPTION
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Minneapolis Marriott City Center
30 South 7th Street
Minneapolis, MN
Join Mark Small, editor of Berklee today (Bt) and Adrian Ross, director of Alumni Affairs, for a special reception with Mark Brodin '88. Brodin will receive the Bt Achievement Award and will talk about his recent work which earned him a regional Emmy award.
Refreshments will be served.
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Monday, March 15, 2004
ANNUAL NASHVILLE ALUMNI RECEPTION
6:30 PM-10:00 PM
BB Kings Blues Club and Restaurant
152 2nd Avenue North
Nashville, TN
Please join us for this special alumni event honoring Lee Berk, who will be retiring this May after 25 years as president.
Music and a special presentation will be featured.
Cash bar.
Refreshments will be served.
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Sunday, March 14, 2004
Annual Nashville Alumni Reception - Featuring Berklee's New President, Roger H. Brown
6:30 PM-10:00 PM
The Phoenix Room at The Bound'ry
911 20th Avenue South
Nashville, TN
Please join us for our Annual Nashville Alumni Reception. This year's special guest is Berklee's new president Roger H. Brown. There will be a buffet, hor d'oeuvres, and cash bar. We hope to see you there!
The event is free for alumni who RSVP by Friday, March 11, 2005. Alumni fee at the door is $10. Non-alumni guest fee is $10 RSVP by March 11 and $15 at the door.
If you are NOT bringing a non-alumni guest, you may RSVP by the above date to reserve your space for free by emailing: berklee_alumni_nashville@comcast.net
To reserve a space for you and your guest, please RSVP by Friday, March 11, 2005 with any necessary payment (made out to Berklee Colleg of Music) to:
Neil Diercks
6344 Columbia Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, March 11, 2004
MMEA CONFERENCE ALUMNI RECEPTION
6:00 PM-8:00 PM
Sheraton Ferncroft Resort
50 Ferncroft Road
Danvers, MA
Join fellow alumni and Berklee Music Education faculty at this special alumni reception at the Massachusetts Music Educators Association conference, as we honor John Hagon, Chair of the Music Education department who will be stepping down after over 22 years.
This eagerly awaited reception is a great way to meet and network with other alumni in the Boston area and to stay in touch with Berklee faculty. We hope to see you there!
Refreshments will be served.
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Thursday, January 29, 2004
Alumni Songwriters Forum Meeting
4:30 PM-6:30 PM
Champions Dance Studio
257 West 39th St. (between 7th & 8th)
New York, NY
Alumni Songwriters are invited to join NY Alumni Chapter Coordinator Lisa Hearns and the Berklee NY Alumni Songwriters Forum members on Saturday, January 29th for their next meeting. The Forum provides alumni with an opportunity to network, present original songs for feedback and the chance to benefit from providing feedback to others on material presented.Songwriting exercises, resources and methods are also presented and discussed. A piano will be available. Those wishing to present their songs on guitar or by other means should bring any necessary equipment. Live presentation is encouraged but not mandatory for attendance. Presenters should also bring copies of lyric sheets (8-10) which will be returned at the end of the meeting. RSVP is mandatory for this meeting as space is limited. Please RSVP to lhearns@berklee.net. You may also wish to sign up to be included on the Forum email distribution list, to receive invitations to future meetings directly.
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