The Wall Street Journal recently profiled Stax Music Academy in Memphis, TN, one of the Berklee City Music Network’s affiliate sites. Stax has a rich tradition and history that they use to tell the stories behind that great ‘Soulsville’ sound. Check out the article here
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Silvina Moreno Final Thoughts: I Am Me
August 30, 2011 – 11:02 am
Today I was singing the words, “Send a wish upon a star. Do the work and you’ll go far,” by brilliant singer/songwriter Sia. These lines got me thinking. Whether I first came to America with a well thought-out plan, or just by following impulsive craving, from the moment that I arrived until today, I do [...]
Berklee Presents Zac Zinger and Friends for Jazz on Spectacle Island
August 30, 2011 – 10:39 am
Just a short ride away from the harbor of Boston, Zac Zinger and Friends performed on Spectacle Island last Sunday. With some thunder threatening and people crowding in the tent, the show went better than anyone could have hoped!
5 Questions with Captain America composer Alan Silvestri
August 26, 2011 – 4:42 pm
Earlier this year, I got a chance to interview Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated composer Alan Silvestri at one of the rehearsals for his concert with the Video Game Orchestra at Symphony Hall, where he conducted his suites for Forest Gump and Back to the Future. The sold-out performance also included appearances by other accomplished film and television [...]
Berklee City Music College Scholarship Winners in the News
August 26, 2011 – 4:14 pm
Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Berklee City Music Students who received full continuing college scholarships are generating press from Sommerville to JP to Richmond, Virginia! Congratulations! Somerville Patch – Josue Raymond Boston.com – Local Students Win Scholarships with two photos Jamaica Plain Gazette – Max Ridley Richmond Voice – Myrish Spell story (see below) [...]