April 26- The Berklee Contemporary Wind Ensemble Rhapsody in Bloom -the Contemporary Wind Orchestra focuses on contemporary compositions by faculty and students in compendium with pivotal twentieth century works. The CWO presents a lush orchestral sound to compliment and bring to life the fine works of Leos Janacek, Leonard Bernstein, Percy Grainger and George Gershwin. World pre- mier performances of works written by Berklee faculty include those composed by conductor Julius Williams, with a special guest perform- ance by faculty trumpeter, Christine Fawson. Faculty clarinetist, Harry Skoler will feature 2 selections from his new CD and pianist, Louis Stewart will be the piano soloist in George Gershwin’s Rhapsody In Blue and a suite for orchestra and winds by composer and hornist Dennis LeClaire. One student composition, written by Dorian Charnis will also make its debut in the concert entitled, Rhapsody In Bloom. Student conductor Windy Setiadi will conduct Grainger’s Irish Tune from County Derry. April 27- Concert Jazz Orchestra- Contemporary music for Big Band will be performed under the direction of faculty composer/arranger/trumpeter Greg Hopkins. April 28- Chord Scale Madness/Urban Outreach Jazz Orchestra - Under the direction of Jazz Composition department faculty member Jackson Schultz, some of the strongest student arrangements from the "Voicings Derived from Chord Scales" course will be performed by a large ensemble. Then Ensemble department faculty member Lin. Biviano presents big band jazz in the style of the Count Basie, Woody Herman, Maynard Ferguson and Buddy Rich Bands. Berklee College 1140 Boylston Street of Music Boston, MA 02215-3693 www.berklee.edu 9 « rk’ < {,}