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Create your sound. Rise above the crowd. Turn your potential into your reality and your ambition into your career. BREAK

Join the ranks of Berklee students, faculty, and alumni who break ground daily— not only in performance, LIMI TATIONS but in songwriting, production, film scoring, music business, and more. BREAK B.M. ‘05 LIMI TATIONS BRE AK TO YOUR FUTURE Think of Berklee as your launch- pad. This is where you’ll build the skills and gain the connections to improve, evolve, and advance as a , both before graduation BRE AK and well beyond it. TO YOUR FUTURE BREAK THROUGH

Bring your talent, enthusiasm, and ambition, and take advantage of all that the Berklee universe has A T to offer. Study with accomplished faculty, share stages and studios with students from around the world, meet the mentors who will guide and propel you—and get ready for great things.

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INNOVATION AND INSPIRATION AND INNOVATION

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#BERKLEEBREAKTHROUGH 41 39 45 35 43 33 29 27 23 21 17 15 13 09 Lucky breaks are a myth. If you want a break- through, you have to build it. Beyond raw talent, you need knowledge. You need skills, mentors, and connections. And as a Berklee student, you’ll get all that and more. Here you’ll hone your craft. You’ll deepen your understanding of music, expand your abilities, and collaborate with exceptional artists. You’ll be inspired in ways you 09

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Lucky breaks are a myth. are breaks Lucky a break- want If you build to have you through, talent, raw it. Beyond you You need knowledge. and need skills, mentors, connections. And as a Berklee student, you’ll get all that and more. hone your you’ll Here deepen your You’ll craft. understanding of music, abilities, expand your with and collaborate artists. You’ll exceptional you in ways be inspired BREAK THROUGH at BERKLEE

BREAKTHROUGHS ARE WHAT WE DO

Innovation is in our DNA. It’s why we were the first U.S. college to teach and the first to offer majors in songwriting, music synthesis, and film scoring. It’s why we teach electronic digital instruments and virtual reality. We’re always striving to push further, make it better, and drive it in new directions. Since 1945, we have remained committed to not only reflecting the music of today, but shaping the music of tomorrow.

Similarly, we help shape the future for our students. We nurture their creativity, connect them with other , and equip them with the latest knowledge so they can pursue the most promising careers. We help them find advantageous internships and professional opportunities. Even after graduation, Berklee continues to serve as a resource and the hub of a vast network of alumni who can help one another. 13 OUR DNA THERE’S ONLY ONE BERKLEE

Berklee will meet you where you are, offering a host of ways for you to pursue your artistry: ’s campuses in and , , Boston Conservatory at Berklee, and Berklee Online. No matter where you choose to begin, you’ll find there’s no place quite like it. We believe in the value of contemporary music. We recognize that music reflects the times we live in. It is the soundtrack of the human experience, and it demands our attention. So we focus on today’s music in all its forms—from to video game sound design. Wherever music goes, Berklee is there.

We believe in the power of diversity. Different ideas, opinions, backgrounds, cultures, histories—these all lead to greater inspiration and innovation, a richer educational experience, and the best results, both for our students’ music and their careers. This is why Berklee has students and alumni from more than 100 countries.

We believe that connections are crucial. This includes connections among traditions, instru- ments, and art forms; institutions and artists; and alumni, faculty, and students. We foster such interactions and continuously nurture a dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative global arts community.

We believe in our ability to make a difference. Not only in music education, but in music itself— and in the careers and lives of musicians like you. A PEERLESS INSTITUTION A PEERLESS Berklee Performance Center, Boston, MA Berklee Performance Center, 15 160 Avenue Residence Hall, Boston, MA BOSTON: AROUND CULTURE CORNER EVERY Boston is home to our main campus. This exciting, welcoming, and cosmopolitan and history. culture, city is filled with vitality, And it includes many attractions near the Berklee campus: Boston Symphony Hall, the African Meeting House, Boston Ballet—plus a host of music venues. During your time at Berklee you’ll have more to see, do, and experience than you could ever fit into four years. THE URBAN ADVANTAGE

Our campus is integrated into, and enriched by, Boston’s vibrant Back Bay. What better place to create and experiment, cultivate your talent, expand your comfort zone, and advance as an artist than this inspirational and exhilarating setting? It’s buzzing with excitement, energy, and expression, and that’s exactly why we’re here. DESTINATION: BERKLEE DESTINATION:

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Power Station at BerkleeNYC, New York, NY

ELECTRIFYING: POWER STATION AT BERKLEE NYC

Housed in an old ConEd power plant in Manhattan, this complex is the only New York studio large enough to accommodate a full orchestra. , Esperanza Spalding, , and the cast of Hamilton have all recorded here. As a fully functioning recording studio, it’s the perfect location to offer educational programs, performance space, and resources for New York performing artists. And in a city with 8,000 alumni, it serves as a dynamic laboratory to help realize creative and career potential. 21 TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EXPERIENCE BERKLEE WINTER AND SPRING IN VALENCIA, SPAIN

BREAKTHROUGHS Our campus in Valencia offers all of the college’s trademarks—the accomplished faculty, the state-of-

We use academic breaks to give students an the-art studios and equipment, and the dynamic, CAMPUS A GLOBAL up-close look at key destinations. diverse student body—in the iconic City of Arts and You and your classmates can visit Nashville, Los Sciences. In this entertainment-based cultural and Angeles, Silicon Valley, and Atlanta, which are all architectural hub, this magnificent campus offers filled with working alumni. Go on studio tours. students an extraordinary experience. Attend live recording sessions and industry panels. Connect with alumni, , producers, As an undergraduate, you can experience Valencia and engineers. And get a good feel for where your in a number of ways: our First Year Abroad program, career might take you one day. our semester-long Study Abroad program, or our Spain Summer Study Abroad program. There is also a variety of graduate and summer programs on the Valencia campus for you to work on your break- through while in Spain.

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La Nit de Berklee Commencement Concert, Valencia, Spain * DO NOT PRINT: SEE GATEFOLD DOCUMENT * 23 ACADEMICS ABOUND ACADEMICS

EVERYWHERE YOU TURN, THERE’S MUSIC

Thousands of events are staged at Berklee College of Music every year. Not only in our 1,215-seat Berklee Performance Center and numerous theaters and halls, but even in our 400-seat dining hall. All over our campus, every day and night, you’ll have an abundance of opportunities to experience and perform music.

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RECORD, EDIT, AND MIX IN WORLD-CLASS FACILITIES

Our Boston campus has 16 professional production facilities equipped to offer students a comprehensive studio experience. At our custom-built facility at 160 Massachusetts Avenue, you’ll find a 10-studio music production complex that’s among the largest of its kind in the U.S. It includes the Shames Family Scoring Stage, a 2,200-square-foot studio that allows for the recording of up to 50 musicians. It rivals facilities used by major Hollywood studios and commercial enterprises such as Lucasfilm. And as a student, it’s all yours. SPEND YOUR SUMMER DOING WHAT YOU LOVE

Experience Berklee College of Music before the school year starts. Choose from precollege offerings in music performance, theater, dance, music production, songwriting, opera, and music business at our campuses in Boston or Valencia, Spain. You’ll have opportunities to play in a band, mix in our studios, and learn from world-class faculty and visiting artists. Come away inspired and ready to put your new and improved skills to work.

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BREAK THROUGH BORDERS

To keep connected with the entire world of music, we’ve created Berklee Global Partners. This international collective of institutions and individuals offers opportunities abroad for our students and faculty to experience collaborative workshops, master classes, and concerts. Our partnership also makes Berklee more accessible: in some cases, prospective students can study at a participating school to earn credits at a lower cost, and then transfer to Berklee College of Music. berklee.edu/global TAKE ADVANTAGE OF BERKLEE ONLINE

Study with Berklee’s faculty and industry experts in our award-winning online school. Whether you want to sharpen your skills to advance your career in music or continue studying while on tour, you can pursue your education from wherever you are. With four term starts each year, Berklee Online provides individual 12-week courses, multi-course certificate Summer in the City Concert Series programs, and fully accredited bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

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Middle Eastern Festival MAKE MORE THAN JUMP IN, CONNECT, MUSIC AND CREATE

At Berklee College of Music, you’ll find countless Our community is filled with talented musicians from ways to engage the community. Maybe you’d like to many different countries, traditions, and influences. work at the BIRN (Berklee Internet Radio Network) And they all share a drive to break out of their comfort or Heavy Rotation Records; maybe you’d like to zones and collaborate with you. write for FUSION magazine or the Music Business Journal. Consider joining some of the 80 or so clubs It’s no wonder that we have so many ensembles. on campus—some are music focused, others aren’t. From Afro-pop to hip-hop to bebop, from Balkan choir Whether you want to connect with students from your to Indian music, you’ll find more than 350 to choose home country or take part in your hobbies (anime, from. The only constant here is perpetual motion: rock climbing, Ultimate frisbee, etc.) with like-minded an unceasing drive to engage yourself, experiment, students, it’s all possible here. and explore.

berklee.edu/connections MAKING CONNECTIONS

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MAKING HISTORY WITH BOSTON CONSERVATORY

When Boston Conservatory joined the Berklee community in 2016, it marked a milestone in performing arts education and created the world’s most comprehensive training ground for dance, music, theater, and related professions.

As a leading conservatory known for its 150-year tradition of innovation, Boston Conservatory at Berklee offers more than 50 fully accredited undergraduate and graduate programs for talented artists seeking highly focused, rigorous performance training. Together, we are reaching more artists, embarking on genre-defying collaborations, and giving our students an experience that helps build professional relationships and career pathways.

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Berklee professors win awards, earn fellowships, and publish books. They score blockbusters, record superstars, produce platinum albums, and perform on the world’s largest stages. They include artists and big names in the music industry. All are highly accomplished, passionately committed, and truly inspirational. And thanks to our 1:11 faculty-to- student ratio, they’ll be your mentors, collaborators, and industry connections.

@berkleecollege BIG NAMES, BIG REACH, BIG POSSIBILITIES

The list of accomplished professionals who visit Berklee to speak and share their experiences reads like a Who’s Who of the music industry. Well-known performers, engineers, music business industry professionals, and more from around the world offer clinics and master classes about the business and art of music. They offer you insights and enviable access that will open your eyes and—possibly—doors. OPENING DOORS

39 BREAK THROUGH THE COMPETITION WITH AN INTERNSHIP

We help our students land internships working alongside industry professionals in music hubs such as New York, , Nashville, and Atlanta. Through hands-on experience, you’ll build marketable skills, establish professional relationships and connections, and gain inside perspectives crucial for keeping pace with an ever-changing industry. CONNECT WITH A BRIGHTER FUTURE

Berklee has some of the best music career connections in the world. Not just because of our accomplished alumni who are plugged into the industry at companies like Apple, Sony, Disney, Columbia Records, and Universal, but because of the remarkable reach of our network. It is truly global, and it covers every facet of the performing arts, both behind the scenes and in the spotlight, in the realms of entertainment, education, medical care, and more. A BRIGHTER FUTURE

41 B.M. ’91 Berklee studentswithbigdreams. Here are justafew: Behind themanybignamesandaccomplishmentsare former Cristina Abaroa ’91 Tariqh Akoni ’91 Cheche Alara B.M. ’94 ’86 Louis Cato ’04 Jasmine Cephas Jones ’09 ’90 Lynne Fiddmont ’84 Luis Figueroa-Roig ’11 Ray Greene B.M. ’97 ’89 Donald Harrison ’81 Amy Heidemann B.M. ’08 B.M. ’95 B.M. ’12 ’96 Nate Morton B.M. ’94 Jessica Anne Newham B.M. ’13 Nick Noonan B.M. ’08 Emily Remler B.M. ’76 John Roberts B.M. ’92 Reuben Rogers B.M. ’99 ’99 Tierney Sutton ’87 ’99 Tuffus Zimbabwe B.M. ’05 B.M. ’98 ’80 ’90 Kirill Gerstein ’96 B.M. ’10 ’75 B.M. ’92 Makeba Riddick ’99 B.M. ’03

Esperanza Spalding B.M. ’05 B.M. ’91 ’03 Lucas Vidal B.M. ’07 Jeff “Tain” Watts ’81 Candace Avery ’81 Joe Belliotti B.M. ’95 Mike Cassidy ’97 David Dorn ’86 Pedro Guzman ’04 James Moraels B.M. ’16 Dave Pettigrew B.M. ’91 Seth Saltzman ’81 Nir Seroussi B.M. ’96 Meghan Stabile ’06 Steve Walter ’78 Will Wells ’11 Tim Cushman ’80 Sanjeev Kale B.M. ’89 John Roberts ’86 Peiter Zatko B.M. ’92 Marlon Saunders B.M. ’87 Robert Vega B.M ’06 ’99 Gustavo Celis B.M. ’94 Fab Dupont ’94 Eugene Gearty ’82 Kazuma Jinnouchi ’02 Will Lee B.M. ’16 Anthony Maserati ’85 Tina Morris ’97 Joel Someillan B.M. ’93 Nobuko Toda ’09 Tommy Torres B.M. ’93 Miles Walker B.M. ’03 43 NAME-DROP Mindi Abair B.M. ’91 Mindi Abair B.M. ’91 Cristina Abaroa ’91 Akoni Tariqh ’94 B.M. Cheche Alara ’86 Calhoun Will ’04 Louis Cato ’09 Jones Cephas Jasmine ’90 Cole Paula Fiddmont ’84 Lynne ’11 Figueroa-Roig Luis ’97 B.M. Greene Ray ’89 Hargrove Roy Donald Harrison ’81 ’08 Heidemann B.M. Amy ’95 B.M. Hirano Taku ’12 B.M. Kelly Grace ’96 Mayer John ’94 B.M. Morton Nate ’13 B.M. Anne Newham Jessica ’08 Nick Noonan B.M. ’76 B.M. Remler Emily ’92 B.M. Roberts John ’99 B.M. Rogers Reuben ’99 Ross Rashawn ’87 Sutton Tierney Leehom ’99 Wang ’05 B.M. Zimbabwe Tuffus ’98 B.M. Ramin Djawadi ’80 Rachelle Ferrell ’90 Melissa Ferrick ’96 Kirill Gerstein ’10 B.M. Alex Lacamoire ’75 Mounsey Rob ’92 B.M. Oremus Stephen Riddick ’99 Makeba ’03 B.M. Sirota Ruslan ’05 Spalding B.M. Esperanza ’91 B.M. Tedeschi Susan ’03 Uehara Hiromi ’07 B.M. Vidal Lucas Watts ’81 “Tain” Jeff ’81 Avery Candace ’95 Belliotti B.M. Joe ’97 Cassidy Mike Dorn ’86 David Guzman ’04 Pedro ’16 B.M. Moraels James ’91 B.M. Pettigrew Dave Seth Saltzman ’81 ’96 B.M. Nir Seroussi ’06 Meghan Stabile ’78 Walter Steve ’11 Wells Will ’80 Cushman Tim ’89 B.M. Kale Sanjeev ’86 Roberts John ’92 B.M. Zatko Peiter ’87 Marlon Saunders B.M. ’06 B.M Vega Robert ’99 Bhasker Jeff ’94 B.M. Celis Gustavo Dupont ’94 Fab Eugene Gearty ’82 ’02 Jinnouchi Kazuma ’16 Lee B.M. Will ’85 Maserati Anthony Morris ’97 Tina ’93 Someillan B.M. Joel ’09 Toda Nobuko ’93 B.M. Torres Tommy ’03 B.M. Miles Walker

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If you want music to be central to your life; if you want to actively build your skills, knowledge, and network; if you want to place yourself in the midst of a diverse, talented, and ambitious group of students, faculty, and alumni, then your breakthrough starts at Berklee College of Music. Come and get it. apply.berklee.edu 800 BERKLEE (237-5533) or +1 617-747-2222 [email protected] photography berklee.edu/admissions Tato Baeza Louise Bichan Carole Cohen Jim Coleman John Davenport Kelly Davidson Elizabeth Flock Dave Green Don Hamerman Histeria Producciones Collin Idzikowski Collin Keller Peter Larson Mike Spencer Max Wagenblass

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