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A Drumroll for Roger

On June 14, 2021

In Berklee in Boston, Message from the President

Roger H. Brown

By Larry Simpson, Provost

After 17 years as Berklee’s President, Roger Brown is stepping down at the end of this month, which means his final day is fast upon us. I have worked alongside Roger for 16 of these years and can truly say that through Roger’s leadership, Berklee is a more dynamic place where students thrive, where new ideas come to life, and where there is a shared commitment to the value of the arts. His many achievements are summarized here. Please take a moment to share your personal thoughts, reflections, and congratulations with Roger in the comments below.

Remember the Ladies: Music for Women’s History Month

Posted by Berklee Staff

On April 2, 2021

In Berklee in Boston, Faculty

By Francine Trester

Francine Trester playing violin in Boston for Women's History Month

Image by Cris Avila

Could we make an event honoring Women’s History Month come together in just a month’s time? With a pandemic putting a serious dent in any live performance possibilities?

These questions ran through my mind as I saw an email called “Music for March” in my inbox back in February. The email was from Michelle Jenney, President of the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail, and she was asking me if I had any performances lined up in honor of Women’s History Month this March.

Congratulate Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Class of 2021

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On March 22, 2021

In Student Experience

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Learn more about Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s commencement.

Congratulate Berklee College of Music’s Class of 2021

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On March 22, 2021

In Student Experience

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Notes from the Room: When Writing Room Walls Talk

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On November 23, 2020

In Alumni, New York

Veteran songwriter, author, and Berklee alumnus Billy Seidman reflects on the many experiences he’s had in the songwriting world. In this three-part series, Billy shares some of that hard-earned wisdom.

By Billy Seidman ’72

With years of song cowrites to reflect on, scenes such as the following have been a reminder for me to go with the flow, but having a backup plan can also save the day. Consider this scenario, inspired by my own experiences:

Taylor the “Pop Shark” was stalking an idea, pacing in a circle doing his usual routine; speak-singing nonsense syllables trying to tease out a melody.

Jordan had been lobbing titles at Taylor and me for 45 minutes; “How about ‘Too little, too late,’ or ‘The Wheel’,” he said hoping one would click and stick.

The clock was coming up on an hour and 15 minutes since the three of us settled into BMG’s NYC writing room and…nada.

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A Drumroll for Roger

Remember the Ladies: Music for Women’s History Month

Congratulate Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Class of 2021

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Notes from the Room: When Writing Room Walls Talk

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