Renowned saxophonist and composer Tim Berne leads an in-depth workshop exploring the art of composition, band leadership, running an independent label, and the nuances of improvisation—with a candid focus on navigating failure and creative challenges.
The Native American Church (NAC) is renowned for its sacred peyote songs. The water drum, gourd rattle, and powerful songs are an integral part of the ceremony. In this presentation, historian Erika Dyck provides some of the historical context for the spread of the NAC in North America and its influence on medical research involving “set and setting” for psychedelic studies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera proudly present an afternoon of conversation with Grammy Award–winning countertenor and creative producer Anthony Roth Costanzo.
Acclaimed dramatic soprano Wendy Bryn Harmer presents a voice master class to Boston Conservatory at Berklee students and Boston Lyric Opera Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artists, as part of Boston Conservatory’s Opera Innovators Series.
The Momenta String Quartet and bassoonist Adrian Morejon present the world premiere of Eun Young Lee’s newest work, commissioned by the Guggenheim Foundation.
Join us for an exclusive master class with Grammy Award–winning saxophonist and composer Miguel Zenón as he discusses the music of his latest album, Golden City. This master class is a unique opportunity for students to hear directly from one of the leading voices in jazz today.
Acclaimed bass Morris Robinson presents a voice master class to Boston Conservatory at Berklee students and Boston Lyric Opera’s Jane and Steven Akin Emerging Artists as part of Boston Conservatory’s Opera Innovators Series.
Twenty-five-year-old Japanese pianist Yukine Kuroki has been taking the piano world by storm. As part of the Piano Masters Series, she will lead a master class with Boston Conservatory students.
Boston Conservatory at Berklee welcomes guest soprano Martha Guth, cofounder of Sparks & Wiry Cries, for a conversation with Boston Conservatory voice students. Sparks & Wiry Cries curates opportunities for art song creators, performers, and scholars through innovative initiatives that capture the stories of our diverse communities.
