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Berkice Performance Center Concerts
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February 19 The Next Cure, student composer Kendall Schmidt is the musical force behind this
sextet that defies musical category. Elements of jazz, rock. and fusion emerge in the
music of this outstanding new group.

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February 20 The Danny Harrington Quartet, saxophonist Harrington, a recent addition to the
Berklee Faculty, offers a concert of small group jazz in the best mainstream tradition.

February 21 Catharsis, directed by Shel Sondheim, is one of Berklee's most enduring jazz/rock/funk
groups. The group’s growing reputation for innovative music promises an exciting evening.

February 25 lctus, faculty member David Mash brings his outstanding group back to the Performance
Center. “Modern American music'' 1s the only apt description for this unique septet.

February 26 Count Dracula Meets Dr. Frankenstein - The Arch Fiends of Be-Bop, students L4
BradleyYoung and Kurt Lund bring their respective groups to the Performance Center
for a joint concert-of small group jazz.

February 27 Plunder, multi-faceted reed player Richard Hermann, a member of the Berklee faculty,
makes his first appearance at the Performance Center with an engaging and varied program.

March 4 The Threepenny Opera, The Berklee Pumpernickel Players present this Brecht/Weill
classic. Directed by Larry Brenner, with Michael Gibbs conducting, this promises to be an 3
entertaining night at the theatre. (34
March 5 Steppin’ Out, composer/saxophonist Peter Gordon. a mimber of the Berklee faculty,
offers a concert of “fusion music.” A mixed band of students and faculty will present a
program of original music that features the leader on lyricon.
March 6 String Department Student Concert, Berklee's young and expanding String
Department presents their first concert at the Performance Center. Directed by String
Department Chairman, Randel Sabien, this concert will be a unique evening for Berklee L J
concert goers. .

March 24 The Norman David Eleventet, faculty member Norman David leads his fine jazz
group in a return performance. With compositions by the leader, this “little"" big band
never fails to impress.

March 25 Side By Each, faculty gutarist Scott Free presents an evening of small group jazz,
drawing from the many styles of today's jazz music and featuring some of Berklee's best.

March 26 The Electronic Music Department Concert, chairman Michael Rendish presents
one of the most unique and intriguing concerts of the year.

March 27 They Can’t Do That To You, an evening of jazz oriented funk music wil introduce
you the talents of Steve Olenick. A recent addition to the Berklee faculty, keyboardist
Olenick has written all of the music and lyrics for this program.

March 31 Music For The Common Band, Elington, Mingus, and Zappa are just a few of the

diverse influences on faculty composer Kim Cissel. His first Performance Center concert k3
offers an evening of original contemporary music.