Berklee in Santo Domingo

Applicants who submit their application by the deadline of 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 22, 2024, will receive their decision on Friday, December 6, 2024. Spaces fill up quickly for certain instruments, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

You must submit at least two (2) videos that show you playing the instrument with which you are applying. You may only apply with one (1) instrument. Each video must be two-three minutes in length and must be accessible by a shareable link from a website such as YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc. You must be clearly identifiable singing or playing your instrument in your video. Large ensemble performances where you are not clearly identifiable will not be accepted. Audio-only submissions or videos published on social media platforms such as Tik Tok, Instagram, and Facebook, will not be accepted.

Aplicantes que envíen sus aplicaciones antes de la fecha límite 11:59 p.m. viernes, 22 de noviembre de 2024, recibirán la decisión el viernes, 6 de diciembre de 2024. Los espacios se llenan rápidamente para ciertos instrumentos, por lo que te animamos a enviar tu solicitud lo antes posible.

Debes enviar al menos dos (2) videos que te muestren tocando el instrumento con el que estás aplicando. Solo puedes presentarte con un (1) instrumento. Cada video debe tener una duración de 2 a 3 minutos y debe ser accesible mediante un enlace para compartir desde un sitio web como YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc. Debes ser claramente identificable cantando o tocando tu instrumento en tu video. No se aceptarán presentaciones de conjuntos grandes en las que no seas claramente identificable. NO se aceptarán presentaciones de solo audio ni videos publicados en plataformas de redes sociales como Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook. 

This program is open to citizens of the Dominican Republic only. You must be at least 15 years old by the start of the program, and you must have been playing your instrument (including singing if you are a vocalist) for a minimum of six (6) months to attend the program. This program is designed for aspiring high school and college-aged musicians seeking to advance their musical knowledge and performance skills.

El programa está abierto únicamente para ciudadano de la República Dominicana. Debes tener al menos 15 años a la hora de empezar el programa y un mínimo de 6 meses tocando tu instrumento (incluyendo canto si eres vocalista) para poder asistir al programa. Este programa está diseñado para aspirantes a músicos de secundaria y universitarios que buscan mejorar sus conocimientos musicales y sus habilidades de interpretación.

The Berklee in Santo Domingo performance program includes the following:

Harmony and Chord Scales: This lecture will demonstrate how to use contemporary harmony and chord scales to enhance your performance, improvisation, comping, and writing skills.

Instrumental technique classes: You will participate in classes covering techniques specific to your instrument. Insights into practicing and improvisation will be presented.

Ensembles: You will be assigned to an ensemble in order to apply the skills you've learned in lecture classes. You will perform in a final concert at the end of the program.

Special lectures: Faculty and special guest artists will present master classes on the topics of composition, arranging, and songwriting. You will work in a helpful, noncritical environment with faculty who are world-renowned for their knowledge, teaching skills, and empathy with students.

El programa Berklee en Santo Domingo incluye lo siguiente:

Armonía y escalas de acordes: Esta clase demuestra cómo usar armonía contemporánea y escalas de acordes para mejorar tu ejecución, improvisación, acompañamiento y escritura musical.

Ensambles: vas a ser asignado a un ensamble para poder aplicar las destrezas aprendidas en las clases del programa. Tocarás en un concierto al final del programa.

Clases especiales: la facultad y artistas invitados van a presentar una serie de clases magistrales en los temas de composición, arreglo, composición de canciones (songwriting). Vas a trabajar con una facultad mundialmente reconocida por sus talentos en un ambiente útil, fuera de prejuicios y empático.

Professor of Bass, Fernando Huergo (Academic Director, Berklee in Santo Domingo)
Associate Professor of Piano, Zahili Gonzalez Zamora (Assistant Academic Director, Berklee in Santo Domingo)
Associate Professor of Percussion, Shirazette “She Beats” Tinnin
Professor of Ear Training, Jane Potter (Voice)
Assistant Professor of Ensembles, Phil Grenadier (Trumpet)
Associate Professor of Woodwinds, Lauren Sevian
Associate Professor of Ear Training, Ciao Afiune (Guitar)
Professor of Guitar, Norm Zocher
Musicianship and Ensembles, Berklee alum and pianist, Josean Jacobo
Assistant Vice President, Global Programs and Partnerships (Trombone), Jason Camelio

Próximamente se agregará más información sobre la facultad.

Candidates accepted to the Berklee in Santo Domingo program will attend at no cost.

Los candidatos aceptados al programa Berklee en Santo Domingo podrán asistir libre de costo.

Av. Alma Mater, Santo Domingo 10106, Dominican Republic

Classes will generally run from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day from Monday through Friday, with a one-hour break for lunch. Information for the final concert and closing ceremony on Saturday will be provided to students once they are accepted to the program.

En general, las clases empiezan de 10:00am a 5:00pm de lunes a viernes, con una hora de receso de almuerzo. Información respecto al concierto final y la ceremonia de cierre el sábado de esa semana se proveerá una vez hayan sido aceptados al programa.

You are required to make your own housing arrangements.

Los estudiantes aceptados están requeridos en encontrar su propia vivienda durante el tiempo del programa.

For more information, please contact:
Berklee Global Programs and Partnerships
Berklee College of Music
1140 Boylston Street, MS-855 GI
Boston, MA 02215-3693 U.S.A.
Telephone: 617-747-2700, or toll-free: 877-Berklee (U.S. and Canada / U.S. y Canada)
Email: globalprograms@berklee.edu