Events: Clinics and Master Classes

A guitar clinic featuring numerous applications of contemporary fingerstyle techniques, featuring Stephan Chaggaris and Bruce Gertz.

Nightingale Vocal Ensemble with present a workshop/rehearsal of original music written by Berklee student composers.

Corey Hamm is professor of piano at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. His students have won numerous prizes and awards, including first prize in the 2024 Leeds International Piano Competition.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera present an afternoon of conversation with soprano Christine Goerke.

Tia Fuller, the legendary saxophonist and composer who has performed with artists such as Roy Haynes and Beyoncé, presents a live performance and Q&A workshop. 
 

Berklee Percussion Department faculty member Bertram Lehmann presents the first of a two-part series of clinics on Brazilian and Cuban drum set performance.

Professor Vaughn Brathwaite will demonstrate how to tastefully reharmonize various genres of contemporary music and tap into your musical creativity in a logical and systematic way.

Join us for an enlightening clinic where we will explore the complex relationship between performance anxiety and the creative process. In this interactive master class, we’ll delve into the nature of music performance anxiety, exploring its roots and effects on musicians of all levels.

Florence Price made history as the first African American female composer to gain international recognition when her symphony was performed by the Chicago Symphony Orchestra in 1933. Despite facing immense challenges during the Jim Crow era, including family struggles and financial hardship, she rose to prominence before her untimely death. Her rediscovered works—lost for over three decades—are a powerful gift, offering a message that resonates deeply today. Price's legacy stands as a testament to her strength and resilience, making her an enduring American hero.
 

The Mindfulness for Pianists workshop will equip students with practices that nurture their mind-body connection. Pianists will learn integrative mindfulness practices that aid in self-regulation, help manage anxiety, and improve overall performance both in the classroom and on stage.