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Berklee Performance Center Concerts

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Spring 19680

Andna & The Magnificent Eleven, vocalist Andrea Sommerstenn leads an eleven man
ensemble of Berklee's finest in a concert that blends a variety of contemporary music styles.

An Evening With The Dues Band, one of Berklee's most prestigious student
ensembles, directed by Phil Wilson, comes out swinging with an evening of big band jazz.
Faculty Chamber Concert, an evening of chamber music coordinated by faculty
member Jeronimas Kacinskas.

Berklee Trombone Choirs In Concert, faculty trombonists Tom Pisek. Phil Wilson,

“and Isham Peugh combine efforts to present their respectuve Trombone Chays«in a cross-

sectional program of music. -

Aipotu, faculty member Quinous Johnson, one of the area'’s finest drummers, presents an
evening of music that bridges the many styles of today's music.

Steamer, one of Berklee's most versatile performers, Marnie Andrews, presents a
program of music that showcases her many and diverse talents.

Hot Pursuit, composer/trombonist Rick Walsh leads his large ensemble in an evening of
jazz that runs that gamut from mainstream to fusion.

The Back Bay Boppers, Hendrik Meurkens leads his unique little group in its first
Performance Center concert, comprised of straight-ahead be-bop in a most uniikely

musical setting.

Mix & Match, a lelded program that features the talents of Mimi Brodsky and

Claire Bureau respectively, two of Berklee's finest young vocalists.

The Billy Norine Group, percussionist Bill Norine, a member of the faculty, present an
evening of small group contemporary jazz. £
The Meeting, pianist Jeff Covell, a member of the Berklee facuity. directs h% small group
through a program of contemporary jazz.

The Berklee Concert Band, in therr Spring concert, the Concert Band features guest
faculty soloists Deanna Kidd and Thomas Martin in the premier of a new work by
Conductor Peter Hazzard.

Doing My Thing, in her first BPC concert, Michal Beckham.offers a program of music
that reflects the many styles of today s scene. Matt Quinn directs the back-up group for ths
most talented young performer.

Guitar Nite 1V, the annual Spring block-buster by Berklee's multi-faceted Guitar
Department directed by Chairman Wiliam Leavitt, this concert never fails ‘to impress.
Chrysalis, the very talented Ruth Ristich, who was so prominently featured in last year's
“Struts & Frets” returns this year with a presentation that displays the many facets of her
vocal skills

Gradus ad Parnassum/Camera, a divided concert of two dramatically different styles of
music. After the first half of original contemporary chamber music, directed by Corey Alien,
the evening concludes with the music of Camera. a fine jazz fusion group directed by Mich
Saito.

Berklee Jazz/Rock Ensemble, Berklee's dynamic Jazz/Rock Ensemble, directed by
Robert Rose, gives further evidence of their well-deserved reputation for exciting music.
Berklee Men’s Chorus, faculty member Wayne Ward leads the Berklee Men's Chorus in
a varied program of choral music.

When In Doubt, Change The Melody, Harmony Department Chairman Alex
Ulanowsky directs this program of original music that represents the best student
composed songs to come out of the Advanced Harmony classes.

The Ed Tomassi Quintet, faculty member Ed Tomassi leads his be-bop quintet through
an evening of straight-ahead, no-nonsense jazz.