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MONDAY Feb 8 LAST DAY TO VOTE for Foxwoods Jingle Round 1, Several Alumni Entered!
Support your fellow Alumni and register to win prizes too!
You may vote ONCE for as many artists as you would like. Voting closes Feb 8 at 11:59PM
Submitted by Darcie Wicknick on February 08, 2010 | | | | | BOSTON
All-Alumni Band Nominated in Two Categories for New England Urban Music Awards
Velvet Stylus is a nominee for the New England Urban Music Awards in the R&B Group category and in the R&B CD/SIngle category for their original song "Inside Your Mind"
Velvet Stylus is:
Darcie-Nicole Wicknick '01, Voice
James Auburn Tootle '97, Keyboards
Tony Porter '99, Drums
Josh Witmer '99 Guitar
Jay Prokorym '98 Bass
You may vote ONCE and do not need to vote in every category to have your vote count
Voting is open through March 15.
The show is on April 24 at THE STRAND THEATER in Dorchester, MA and this year, the show will feature a tribute to NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK
Velvet Stylus has been chosen as the house band for the event!
Submitted by Darcie Wicknick on February 01, 2010 | | | | | NEW YORK
Marlon Saunders-produced artist Gemma Genazzano on the Today Show
Gemma Genazzano, whose album 'Si Me Quieres/ If You Love Me' was co-written and produced by Berklee alumnus Marlon Saunders '87, has had songs placed on 'All My Children.'
CDs hit stores in the US on January 12 with a simultaneous worldwide digital release on all platforms in the UK, Canada, Japan and Europe. The video version of 'Take Me Away' has aired on HBO Latino and HBO Zone.
Submitted by Adam Olenn on February 01, 2010 | | | | | BOSTON
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Photo by Beantown Swing Orchestra |
Alumni-filled big band contestant to be the next voice of Foxwoods Casino.
Boston-based Beantown Swing Orchestra, made up of many Berklee students and alumni, is a contestant for the Foxwoods Jingle Contest. The submission includes John Stevens '09 on male vocals, John Replogle '07 on lead trumpet, Clint Simmons '09 on drums, and the full arrangement done by Danny Fratina '07. Ten bands will perform in the finals at Foxwoods on February 27, and the winner will receive $25K in prizes and be featured in their commercials next year. Voting ends on February 8, so support Berklee's most talented young graduates and vote!
Submitted by Daniel Fratina on January 30, 2010 | | | | | BOSTON
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Photo by photo courtesy of Erin Daneele |
Alumna ERIN DANEELE in the running for BET Gospel competition Sunday Best!
Vocalist ERIN DANEELE is in the running to participate as a contestant on BET's upcoming series SUNDAY BEST
Check out her profile and cast your vote to help Erin get cast!
Submitted by Darcie Wicknick on January 26, 2010 | | | | | BOSTON
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Photo by Photo courtesy of Booty Vortex |
Berklee Alumnus/Staff Member contestant in Foxwoods Jingle Competition
Booty Vortex is the outrageous disco cover band that Voice Dept. Accompanist James Auburn Tootle '97 plays in, and the band is a contestant for the Foxwoods Jingle Contest!
Please take a listen to their new and unique arrangement of the Foxwoods song! To vote, fill out the simple registration form (no phone number is needed)
One vote per person per artist
Voting is open until FEBRUARY 8 at 11:55PM
Performed by Booty Vortex
[James Tootle, Arranger; Sister Nancy, Horns Arranger]
Please spread the word and many thanks for your support!! And if you are in the Boston area, look for Booty Vortex's live extravaganzas! http://www.bootyvortex.com
Submitted by Darcie Wicknick on January 22, 2010 | | | | | BOSTON
Alumna Christine Fawson '02 to be featured on TLC's 'What Not to Wear'
Vocalist and Trumpeter Christine Fawson '02 will be featured on TLC's makeover show "What Not To Wear."
Fawson describes herself as a tomboy with a stubborn streak who thinks dressing up isn't for her. The cast of the show hopes to help her see how a new image can help boost her career.
Submitted by Adam Olenn on January 21, 2010 | | | | | SAN FRANCISCO
Dione Tan wins Mill Valley Philharmonic Fanfare Contest
Dione Tan, a Music Synthesis student at Berklee, has won the Mill Valley Philharmonic's Fanfare Contest for Berklee Women Composers.
Her piece "Fanfare pour Les Femmes," written for full orchestra, will have it's world premiere in the Mill Valley Philharmonic's orchestral program of women composers in conjunction with International Women’s Day in mid-March.
The concert, titled "Celebrating Women Composers," includes works by Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Ruth Crawford Seeger, Amy Marcy Beach and Florence Price. We are excited to have Dione Tan participate in Mill Valley Philharmonic's 10th season.
Submitted by Adam Olenn on January 21, 2010 | | | | | LOS ANGELES
Justin Trout '07 - Make It or Break It
Justin Trout '07 produced, mixed, & played all instruments on Max Morgan's "Suffer" to be featured on ABC Family's-Make It or Break It on January 25th. Check your local listings for time. Join Justin on Twitter during the show to tweet your thoughts about the song - jtroutmusic.
Submitted by Brian Grzelak on January 20, 2010 | | | | | |
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