BCA-011: Berklee Oral History Project

Established in 1998, the Berklee Oral History Project (BOHP) seeks to chronicle Berklee’s rich history from those who have lived, shaped, and defined it. In capturing the diverse experiences and perceptions of Berklee faculty, staff, and alumni, Berklee Archives seeks to document Berklee’s pedagogical contributions to music education, as well as the events and issues that have impacted the direction and identity of the institution. This collection comprises video interviews from over 100 individuals closely associated with Berklee College of Music and the Boston Conservatory, including faculty, staff, presidents, and alumni. Some early interviews also feature individuals unaffiliated with Berklee who were active in the Boston jazz community.

Creator: Berklee

Producer (pro): Berklee Archives

John Bavicchi, composer and Professor of Composition at Berklee College of Music, describes his early career; his relationship with other professors and staff at Berklee, particularly during his early years on the faculty in the 1960s; job opportunities and trajectories for Berklee composition students; and the development and function of various classes he taught, including Composition, Conducting, Beethoven, and Bartók. He also discusses conductors who performed with the Boston Symphony Orchestra including Serge Kovssevitsky, Erich Leinsdorf, and Seiji Ozawa, and the modern relationship between computers and music.

John Bavicchi, 2009 October 2

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