Academics
With an array of undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as summer, international, and precollege offerings, Berklee College of Music provides options for students of all levels to explore and achieve their artistic, academic, and career potential.
The student Bebop Guitars Ensemble consists of five guitars, bass, and drums. The group consists of some of the best guitar players at Berklee College of Music. Their repertoire includes jazz, blues, and Latin grooves written specifically for the ensemble to showcase the unique characteristic of all five guitarists reading charts and playing together.
The 25th Solo/Duo Faculty Guitar Night features faculty from the Guitar Department in solo and duo settings. Kim Perlak and Sheryl Bailey, chair and assistant chair of the Guitar Department, will share the stage with colleagues who perform in the classical, jazz, fingerstyle, folk, funk, slide, modern improvisation, and blues styles.
Jonathan Yu, a fifth semester Music Production and Engineering student, performs a set of original works spanning jazz fusion, progressive rock, funk, and experimental music.
Haotian Li debuts Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk, an electronic-pop recital featuring his original works and “emo glitch” style. The performance is a musical journey shaped by time, memory, and growth.
Six guitar principals lead their bands in a program of original and cover material, spanning both instrumental and vocal pieces from the R&B and funk genres.
The student Bebop Guitars Ensemble consists of five guitars, bass, and drums. The group consists of some of the best guitar players at Berklee College of Music. Their repertoire includes jazz, blues, and Latin grooves written specifically for the ensemble to showcase the unique characteristic of all five guitarists reading charts and playing together.
doge's quintet will present a program of jazz fusion and standard jazz tunes. Their set includes works by John Scofield, Miles Davis, Robben Ford, Thaddeus Hogarth, Weather Report, Herbie Hancock, and Bob James.
Sal DiFusco has extensive experience in writing, recording, producing, and performing with many world-class artists. He has toured the world performing original music.
Guitarist Gabriel Américo performs a program of original modern compositions and Brazilian classics, celebrating the richness and diversity of Brazilian culture.