Berklee Performance Center Concerts



February 28 The Bass Department Student Concert - Bass
Department Chair Rich Appleman presents an evening of jazz,
funk, and fusion performed by specially selected bass students in
a variety of instrumental settings.

March 1 Upfront/Tales From Mythology - Drummer
Joachim Leyh opens this evening’s performance with his quartet
playing original jazz compositions and works by Chic Corea, Bill
Evans and Joe Henderson. Featured performers include Steve
Hamilton, piano, Matt Pavolka, bass and Bill Vint, saxophone. In
the second half, contemporary jazz originals and compositions by
Chic Corea will be performed by Alexander Orfanos and his
quintet.

March 3 The Commercial Arranging Department
Spring Concert - Original compositions and arrangements by
faculty members in the Commercial Arranging Department will be
performed by a 40 piece orchestra and choir.

March 7 The Secrets of Arcanum/Stripes - Pianist Raz
Ytzhaky presents contemporary jazz and original compositions
performed by the Arcanum Trio with special guest Jurg
Wickihalder, soprano saxophone. In the second half vibraphonist
Matthias Lupri offers a program of original fusion compositions
performed by his sextet.

March 8 The Piano Department Student Concert -
Solo piano and small groups featuring specially selected students
in the Piano department will perform in a variety of musical styles
under the direction of department chair Paul Schmeling.

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