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Berklee Performance Center Conceris

SUMMER 1993

K.T. & THE GROOVE MERCHANTS—Faculty guitarist Kenneth Taft
presents a program of blues, soul, and jazz for his seven-piece en-
semble and featuring special guest Nat Simpkins.

GUITAR DOMINANCE—Summer Performance Program faculty mem-
ber Joe Stump performs original heavy metal compositions for trio
from his latest recording, Guitar Dominance!

THE CONCERT CHOIR—Under the direction of Voice Department
faculty member Anne Peckham, the 45-voice Concert Choir will
perform famous choruses from Brahm'’s Requiem, Mt. of Olives by
Beethoven, Copland’s The Tender Land and Fauré’s Cantique de Jean
Racine. The Concert Choir Chamber Singers will also perform a set of
small ensemble works by Byrd, Brahms, and others. ;

THE BACK BAY BRASS JAZZ ORCIiESIRA;Big band jazz originals
will be presented by faculty trombonist, composer, and arranger Ben
Elkins with special guest vocalist Conny Devany.

FIVE-WEEK BLOW-OUT—The Five-week Summer Performance :
Program winds up with this concert featuring some of the program’s

best ensembles ranging from small groups to big band and the five-
week choir. Musical styles will include rock, jazz, and fusion.

BERKLEE GUITAR SESSIONS CONCERT