James Doran
18 years old
Drums

West Roxbury, MA
Boston City Music

“Upon entering
Berklee City Music

in the eighth grade,

I have grown to

be more serious

and focused in my
musical pursuits year
after year, and these
programs have always
provided me with
the community and
resources to make
that possible.”



Thomas Glass
17 years old
Drum set

Kenner, LA
Tipitina's Foundation

“City Music has had a
great influence on my
musical career. City
Music has instilled in
me the confidence to
persevere in this harsh
industry of music.”

Jonathan

Donald
17 years old
Electric bass

South Orange, NJ
New Jersey Performing
Arts Center

“In recent years, music
has become even
more prominent in my
life: I'm writing and
recording on a regular
basis now.”



Michael Godwin
18 years old
Drum set

Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix Conservatory
of Music

“City Music has
helped lay all the basic
elements of music out
in front of me, and
has given me an op-
portunity to integrate
them with purpose to
improve my craft.”

Xiomara Esco-
bar-Galo

17 years old
Voice

Lynn, MA
Boston City Music

“The experience was
definitely unforget-
table. | took every
advice, every lesson,
every song, and
every performance to
heart.”



Kayana Guity-

Moore
18 years old
Voice

Dorchester, MA
City Music Boston

“Being surrounded by
an abundant amount
of artists that adore
their art inspired me
to pursue mine.”

Dylan Evans
18 years old
Guitar

Valencia, PA
Lincoln Park
Performing Arts
Center

“Ever since | was
young, music has
been something that
fascinates me. Several
years ago, | decided
that a career in music
was the career for

me.”



William
Hightower

18 years old
Clarinet

Metairie, LA
Tipitina’s Foundation

“Even if you get piped,

don’t stop working.”

Yesseh
Furaha-Ali

18 years old
Tenor sax

Upper Darby, PA
Philadelphia Clef Club

“Through my par-
ticipation at Berklee
for the past two
summers, I've matured
as a person and as

a musician, and I've
learned a lot from
faculty, musicians, and
many of the Berklee
administrators and
staff.”



Isaiah Hill
18 years old
Piano

Stone Mountain, GA
Little 5 Points Music
Center-Atlanta

“Attending the
Five-Week Summer
Performance Program
was an amazing
experience. | met
new friends from all
around the world and
learned from some
some extraordinary
professors.”