Students enrolled in marimba ensembles and labs will perform compositions and arrangements featuring marimba and vibraphone. Genres will span from classical and new music to jazz and pop styles.
Students enrolled in marimba ensembles and labs will perform compositions and arrangements featuring marimba and vibraphone. Genres will span from classical and new music to jazz and pop styles.
In U Do U, drum set principal Tom Maor presents a unique and unexpected combination of classical compositions, world music, and post-rock elements, featuring dynamic improvisations.
Roberto Peralta brings a diverse set of jazz fusion, pop, rock, and R&B, featuring original compositions and arrangements. Influenced by artists like Chick Corea, Michael Jackson, Snarky Puppy, and Bruno Mars, his performance showcases dynamic drumming and a talented supporting band.
Shirazette and Sonic WallPaper Band present Sonic Cacophony—a bold fusion of chaotic, dissonant energy. The concept came to Shirazette Tinnin while exploring the relationship between movement and sound, whether intentional or not, and the dissonant effects they can create.
Come experience the Max Close Quartet, a jazz fusion ensemble that takes live music to new heights. Featuring a group of dynamic musicians united by one goal—to push the boundaries of jazz fusion and create something fresh and remarkable—this performance is anything but typical. It’s an invitation to move, feel, and become part of something exciting and innovative.
Students enrolled in marimba ensembles, Marimba in Mixed Chamber Music ensemble, and Marimba Transcriptions and Repertoire Lab will perform compositions and arrangements featuring marimba and vibraphone. Genres will span from classical and new music to jazz and pop styles. Directed by Nancy Zeltsman.
Students enrolled in marimba ensembles, Marimba in Mixed Chamber Music ensemble, and Marimba Transcriptions and Repertoire Lab will perform compositions and arrangements featuring marimba and vibraphone. Genres will span from classical and new music to jazz and pop styles. Directed by Nancy Zeltsman.
The Berklee Percussion Department presents Max Roach 100, a concert celebrating the centennial year of legendary drummer, percussionist, bandleader, educator, innovator, and humanitarian Max Roach. Led by Department Chair Yoron Israel, the multimedia concert will feature faculty members Francisco Mela, Jon Hazilla, Neal Smith, Ernesto Diaz, Billy Kilson, Mark Walker, Sergio Bellotti, Alberto Netto, Skip Hadden, and Ivana Bilic, along with special guests saxophonist Bill Pierce and dancer/choreographer Mickey Davidson, both of whom have been past collaborators with Roach. Also performing are accompanists pianist Laszlo Gardony and bassist John Lockwood.
The Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Julius P. Williams, will perform alongside an extraordinary jazz quintet featuring legendary bassist Ron Carter, saxophone virtuoso Joe Lovano, masterful pianist Kenny Werner, versatile drummer Ron Savage, and Italian saxophonist Marco Pignataro, the artistic director of Va Pensiero. This concert, part of the Festival of Italian Creativity 2024, is sponsored by the Italian Consulate of Boston.
Keith Du's set features an eclectic mix of styles, including folk, rock, core, and pop, with unique and captivating arrangements. This concert tells the story of a student who arrived at Berklee four years late, capturing their journey through a blend of rhythmic energy and musical expression.
Vietnamese drummer Chuck Le will present a concert featuring original compositions from his Face Sides album series—a solo project that unfolded over four volumes and took six years to complete.
Hans Chen, a drummer and keyboard player, presents his first recital, featuring a variety of original Chinese pop, funk, R&B, and rock songs. He will also serve as the arranger and composer for this recital.
