BERKLEE PERFORMMNCE CENTER CONCERTS Fall 1981 November 10 An Evening with Lenora Helm — Viocalist Lenora Helm invites everyone fo enjoy an evening of contemporary music with an emphasis on jazz and funk. Faculty member Orville Wright will be featured guest soloist. November 12 Music for Cane, Skin, Tubes & Transistors — Directed by Randy Felts. The title translate info music for reeds, percussion, brass and electronics respectively. Faculty member Felts presents his music to youin a variely of settings and styles ranging from experimental electronic to contemporary pop. November 16 Mariano Morales in Concert — Mariano Morales’ big band and orchestra present an evening of Latin music dedicated to Bonifacia Solis Lazu. November 17 Berklee Concert Jazz Orchesira — Directed by Herbb Pomeroy. Berklee's oldest and most prestigious big band jazz ensemble retums for their annual fall concert. - November 18 Stairway to the Stars — Vocalist Sheila “Harmony” Ford dedicates the first half of her show fo Ella Fitzgerald. Musical styles will range from jazz to gospel to funk in quartet, big band and Gospel ensemble settings. November 19 The Promise of Love. — Student Gilbert King presents a program that blends jazz standards with his own funk compositions; promising an exciting evening of good music. November 23 Pop Chops ll/it Don’t Mean A Thing — A concert of popular music written by Spector and other group members in the first half of this “fwo-for-one” show. The second half features fraditional and contemporary big band music with arrangements by leaders pianist Sam Steffke and frumpeter George Pierce. November 24 The Peter Dick Group/C.C. and Company — A split concert. Peter Dick's progressive jazz group performs in the first half. A show of commercial jazz/funk standards is directed by vibist Cecilia Smith in the second half. November 30 Berklee Concert Choir — Vocal Department Chairman Brian O’CoTeII ledds The Concert Choir in their annual holiday concert. December 1 Music Education Ensembles — A performance by student ensembles from the Music Education Department under the direction of John Hagon. December2 The Berkiee Studio Orchestra — Utilizing the big band format with additional - reeds, percussion and strings, this new student group presents its third concert at the BPC. December3 The Noman David Concert — Norman David and his group present an evening of contemporary jazz. December 7 The Berklee Concert Band — Conducted by Peter Hazzard. The Berklee Concert Band presents its annual fall concert. December 8 An Evening with the Dues Band — The Intemational Dues Band, directed by Phil Wilson returns to highlight the semester with its usual exciting program. December 9 Takin’ Care of Business — Part I: The Demented Chicken — A concert for all the closet Rock & Rollers here at Berklee is presented by faculty member Bob Rose and his 5-piece group. December 10 Takin’ Care of Business — Part li: Bonzo Goes fo Berklee — Always one of the most exciting concerts of the year. The Berklee Jazz/Rock Ensemble, directed by Bob Rose, returns with its usual flair.