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Berklee College Of Music Kicks Off Summer Programs

Source: All About Jazz

BOSTON, June 14, 2002 - Berklee College of Music's annual summer programs kick off this week, providing instruction on a wide range of musical topics, from jazz trombone performance to Afro-Cuban percussion to record contract negotiation. The programs are offered to musicians of all abilities, and range in length from one weekend to five weeks.

Berklee's summer programs are taught by members of the college faculty, and, in some cases, special guest instructors, such as percussionist Horacio “El Negro" Hernandez ...

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Application Deadline for "Salsa Meets Jazz 2002" Seminar with Eddie Palmieri Orchestra extended to July 15! New York Daily News Scholarships Still Available!

Source: All About Jazz

PLAINFIELD, VT - Goddard College is proud to offer a truly unique educational event August 4-11: “SALSA MEETS JAZZ 2002": THE ONLY AFRO-CARIBBEAN JAZZ SEMINAR FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE MUSIC STUDENTS, MUSIC EDUCATORS AND PROFESSIONAL MUSICIANS IN THE UNITED STATES. A week-long intensive musical experience with the members of the EDDIE PALMIERI ORCHESTRA, areas of instruction will include daily listening sessions with Eddie Palmieri, faculty-led combos, Afro-Cuban big bands, a rumba ensemble, instrumental and vocal master classes (piano, trombone, ...

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The Standard Bank National Youth Jazz Festival - 27 June - 3 July 2000

Source: All About Jazz

STANDARD BANK NATIONAL YOUTH JAZZ FESTIVAL AT GRAHAMSTOWN

Aspiring young jazz musicians are in for a real treat again at this year’s annual Standard Bank National Youth Jazz Festival, taking place at the National Arts Festival in Grahamstown. The Jazz Festival starts on 27 June and ends 3 July.

Focusing on educating young jazz musicians, the Festival invites youths between the ages of 13 and 26 to come together and improve their jazz knowledge and skills through interaction with their ...

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Berklee Professors Arrive in Puerto Rico

Source: All About Jazz

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Eddie Palmieri & Orchestra to Conduct "Salsa Meets Jazz 2002" Seminar

Source: All About Jazz

The Afro-Caribbean Jazz Seminar with Eddie Palmieri and the Eddie Palmieri Orchestra will be leading a “SALSA MEETS JAZZ 2002" seminar, which will take place from Aug. 4-11 at Goddard College in Plainfield, Vt. SALSA MEETS JAZZ 2002 is the only Afro-Caribbean jazz seminar for serious high school and college music students, music educators, and professional musicians in the United States. Areas of instruction will include daily listening sessions with Mr. Palmieri, faculty-led combos and Afro-Cuban big bands, a rumba ...

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Berklee College Of Music "Guitar Week 2002" To Feature Visiting Artist Peter Bernstein With Pianist Brad Meldau

Source: All About Jazz

Trumpeter/Professor Emeritus Herb Pomeroy, Guitarist Dave Fiuczynski, Plus Renowned Berklee Guitar Faculty to Present Concerts and Clinics

BOSTON, March 28, 2002 -- From Monday, April 8, through Friday, April 12, the Berklee College of Music Guitar Department will present Guitar Week 2002, an annual series of concerts and clinics, by visiting artists, Berklee's renowned faculty, and some of the college's top guitar students. All events are open to the public, and most events are free EXCEPT for Wednesday, Thursday, and ...

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Berklee Percussion Week '02 To Feature Jazz Great Billy Hart

Source: All About Jazz

Plus Faculty Angelamia Bachemin, Mohammad Camara, Ernesto Diaz, Dave DiCenso, Larry Finn, Jamey Haddad, Joe Hunt, Yoron Israel, Mike Mangini, Ron Reid, Mark Walker, Dave Weigert, Steve Wilkes, and Nancy Zeltsman

BOSTON, March 20, 2002 -- Berklee College of Music's Percussion Department presents its annual “Percussion Week" from Wednesday, April 3 through Saturday, April 6. All events are open to the public. Guest artists, including jazz great Billy Hart, and Berklee's world-renowned percussion faculty will present clinics and concerts daily ...

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Berklee College Of Music Presents Music Career Expo 2002

Source: All About Jazz

Ron Fair, President of A&M Records To Deliver Keynote Address

BOSTON, March 18, 2002 -- Get ready for Music Career Expo 2002, for music students, music college alumni, and anyone interested in a music career. The Expo takes place on Saturday, April 6, 2002 from 11:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston Street, Boston. Attendees are encouraged to pre-register for the Expo, which continues to draw large crowds each year.

Admission at the door is ...

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