Berklee College of Music News

No, I'm not referring to an economic downturn, though there are aspects of that to this story.

The Boston Public Library's free Friday lunchtime concert series starts on June 1, and will run throughout the summer.

The multi award-winning graduates of Berklee College in the US have expanded the scope of rock, jazz and pop Benin musician AngA©lique Kidjo receives her honorary doctorate 'for her exemplary work for Africa' at Berklee College of Music in 2010.

Grammy-winning jazz vocalist Dianne Reeves will receive an honorary doctor of music degree at Berklee College of Music's 2003 Commencement on Saturday, May 10, along with Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler.

New England Celtic Arts will present The Forge at on Tuesday May 29 at The Phillips Area Community Hall, at Skye Theatre Performing Arts Center in South Carthage, Me on Wednesday May 30, and at Unity College Centre for the Performing Arts in Unity, Me on Thursday May 31 .

There are countless musicians who struggle for years to put out a record and gain national notoriety.

When Marcus Heleno got accepted into a summer music program at Berklee College of Music in Boston, he was ecstatic.

BOSTON May 25 Once again, one of Boston's most beautiful spaces will be filled with music in a free, lunchtime concert series every Friday throughout the summer.

Most of us learn and make things at a prescribed pace. We learn a language one semester at a time, finish college in four years, follow set project milestones, and so on.

Every weekday, we're offering free mp3s from artists playing in the metropolitan area.

George Stevens Academy music teacher Steve Orlofsky-"Mr. O."-has been named Maine Music Educator of the Year by the Maine chapter of the Music Educators Association, the country's largest and oldest organization focusing on music education.

On Sunday, May 27, at 3 p.m., a concert to benefit the Edward Hanjian Scholarship Fund will be held at Weston Auditorium, Fitchburg State University.

In 2007 at age 16, Niswanger performed with the Gibson/Baldwin Grammy Jazz Band at a half-dozen events held in conjunction with the awards show.

The Musical Discovery Zone's Family Stage will be the "shining star" at the 14th annual Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival June 15-17, according to Karen Eylon, director of the Gahanna Convention & Visitors Bureau.

On July 3rd, Category Three and Gary Schutt Band singer/songwriter/guitarist, Gary Schutt , will be releasing his new solo album, "Puppets in Symmetry" . The title comes from a lyric in the bridge for the song "Love Me For Me" that says "we are all puppets in symmetry" . Described as heavy melodic rock and pop metal with hints of progressive and ... (more)

No, I'm not referring to an economic downturn, though there are aspects of that to this story.

IF YOU GO What: Benefit Concert featuring Dinorah Rosario and "The Alturas Duo" Where: Christ Church Cathedral, 35 Chestnut St.,Springfield When: May 26 at 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 in advance; $25 at the door For info: 726-5115 or visit www.suzukitalented.com SPRINGFIELD - No matter what 18-year-old Dinorah Rosario sets her mind to she accomplishes, ... (more)

Love Via Dance Machine , the up-and-coming boy band made up of Wiley Eston, Jimmy Coberly, Alex Badanes, and Izaiah Yelle performed at Saxe Middle School on Thursday night as guests at the RamStock battle of the bands.

The then 13-year-old took his parents' advice and now, several years later, studies at Berklee College of Music in Boston, one of the most prestigious music schools in North America.

Bordeleau Keyboard Studios in Bedford hosted their student's evaluations by the Brooks Keyboard Institute on Saturday, May 19.