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.

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Trumpeter and educator Greg Hopkins describes growing up and gigging in Detroit’s music scene; attending Michigan State University and meeting several influential musicians there; his approach to writing music; and his time performing with Billy Maxted and Buddy Rich’s bands. Hopkins shares how he transitioned from touring to teaching at Berklee College of Music in 1974, several major influences among his colleagues, and how he came to direct his big band. He describes playing in musical productions like Porgy & Bess and Dancin’, gigging in Boston with various bands, and his international performance experiences. Hopkins also describes his Berklee student jazz orchestra and memorable student members, his compositional and teaching philosophies, his views of the evolution of jazz, and his current musical projects.

Hopkins, Greg
January 26th, 2007
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