Berkiee Performance Center Concerts

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Joe Lovano & Friends, an evening of contemporary jazz featuring saxophonist Lovano
and other prominent Berklee alumni.

Gil Graham & Friends, faculty member Gil Graham leads his small jazz group through
a varied program that features guests Alex Ulanowsky and Larry Monroe as well as
vocalist Candy Stout. o

Times Place: Always A Beginning, Luciano Salvatore s joined by fellow faculty
member Ed Saindon and saxophonist Bob Zung in a program of innovative jazz utilizing a
variety of instrumental combinations.

Alternate Source, Bill Scism presents his own seven piece jazz group In their first
Performance Center outing. The program will showcase some of Berklee’s finest.

My Reason, Craig Najar, who recently joined the Berklee faculty, is one of the area’s
most promising young song-writer/vocalists. presents an evening of music that bridges the
many facets of the American pop style.

New Life Orchestra, faculty member Ken Taft joins forces with student pianist/
composer Steve Bauer in presenting an exciting new big band.

The Lancaster Brass Quintet in Concert, rapidly emerging as one of the area’s
finer chamber music groups, the Lancaster Brass Quintet directed by faculty member
Glenn McDonald presents its first Performance Center concert. The program consists of
traditional as well as contemporary chamber music. o

Jon Gorr-Barry Reiter/Jackie Beard-Ron Mc*horter.' the first in a series of
concert “'doubleheaders”, this program features two outstanding student groups in an
evening of diverse and innovative modern jazz

The Next Cure, student composer Kendall Schmidt is the musical force behind this
sextet that defies musical category. Elements of jazz. rock. and fusion emerge in the
music of this outstanding new group.

The Danny Harrington Quartet, saxophonst Harringtor, a recent addition to the
Berkiee Faculty, offers a concert of smali group zz in the best mainstream tradition.

Catharsis, directed by Shel Sondheim. is one of Berklee's most enduring jazz/rock/funk
groups. The group's growing reputation for innovative music promises an exciting evening

Ictus, faculty member David Mash brings his outstanding group back to the Performance
Center. "'Modern American music’"is the only apt description for this unique septet.

Count Dracula Meets Dr. Frankenstein - The Arch Fiends of Be-Bop, students
Bradley Young and Kurt Lund bring their respective groups to the Performance Center
for a joint concert of small group jazz.

Plunder, multifaceted reed playe~ Richard Hermann. a member of the Berklee faculty,
makes his first appearance at the Performance Center with an engaging and varied program.

The Threepenny Opera, The Berklee Pumpernickel Players present this Brecht/Weill
classic. Directed by Larry Brenner. with Michael Gibbs conducting, this promises to be an
entertaining night at the theatre

Steppin’ Out, composer/saxophorist Peter Gordon, a member of the Berklee faculty,
offers a concert of "“fusion music. ' A mixed band of students and faculty will present a
program of original music that features the leader on lyricon.

String Department Student Concert, Berkiee's young and .expanding String
Department presents their first co~ce~t at the Performance Center. Directed by String
Department Chairman, Rande! Sa-e~. ths concert will be a unique evening for Berklee
concert goers.