BERKLEE PERFORMMANCE CENTER CONCE I3 Fall 1981 November 17 Berklee Concert Jazz Orchesira — Directed by Herb Pomeroy. Berklee's oldest and most prestigious big band jazz ensemble retumns for their annual fall November 18 Stairway fo the Stars — Vocalist Sheila “Harmony” Ford dedicates the first hailf of her show 1o Ella Fifzgerald. Musical styles will rqange from jazz fo gospel fo funk in quariet, 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 li/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 arangements 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 jagz/funk standards is directed by vibist Cecilia Smith in the second half. : November 30 Berklee Concert Choir — Vocal Department Chairman Brian O'Connell lead: The Concert Choir in their annual holiday concert. December 1 Music Education Ensembles — A performance by t ensembles from the Music Education Department under the direction of John Hagon. December?2 The Berklee Studio Orchesira — Utilizing the big band format with additional reeds, percussion and strings, this new student group presents ifs third concert at the BPC. December3 The Noman David Concert — Norman David and his group present an evening of contemporary jazz. December7 The Berkiee Concert Band — Conducted by Peter Hazzard. The Berklee Concert Band presents its annual fall concert. December 8 AnEventhlhmeD\mBa\d—melntemafionalDuesBand,directedby 2 Phil Wilson refurns 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 il: Bonzo Goes to Berkiee — Always one of the most exciting concerts of the year. The Berkiee Jazz/Rock Ensemble, directed by Bob Rose, returns with its usual fiair.