Kendra Colton '83 is an assistant professor of singing in the conservatory. Adept at a wide range of repertoire, Colton has developed a niche in oratorio and sacred works from Bach to Brahms, and is recognized for her interpretation of contemporary chamber music and championing of little-known works written in the last century.
Soprano Katherine Jolly emphasizes physical and mental well-being in her teaching, principles instilled in her as a young dancer and through years of yoga and mindfulness studies. Timothy LeFebvre is associate professor of singing at the conservatory and teaches private voice and oratorio repertoire for singers.
His is a nationally acclaimed baritone, and his musical experiences range from the operatic stage to the concert hall. He has performed extensively as a soloist and in concerts with such groups as the Cleveland Pops Orchestra, Vermont Symphony, American Symphony Orchestra, and others. Lorraine Manz is a conservatory professor of singing, with a special interest in voice pedagogy.
A mezzo-soprano, she has been featured as soloist in orchestral, oratorio, recital, and chamber music settings. In , she was elected to the American Academy of Teachers of Singing. Christopher Mirto is an assistant professor of opera Theater at the conservatory and has worked as a freelance actor, director, and producer.
However, the real draw for this program is the faculty. Students at the program are provided an opportunity to work with some of the best names in classical voice performance and pedagogy. One of these faculty members is Stephen West, a bass-baritone whose distinguished ability has been featured at the Metropolitan Opera, many major opera houses in Europe, and a current faculty appointment at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, one of the leading schools for classical voice performance.
Beginning in the '80s, he changed his focus to the concert hall. From to , he served the Polish Composers' Association initially as vice-president until and then as president.
Dmitri Shostakovich b. September 25, Saint Petersburg — d. August 9, Moscow Shostakovich, like J. Bach, is famous for encoding and weaving their names into their music. Shostakovich did not have this luxury and had to get creative with his name to be able to encode it into his music.
He chose the following four letters to serve as his musical initials: DSCH. It is not by coincidence that the two sound so similar—Shostakovich looked up to and was heavily inspired by J. The cello concerto begins with a statement of a DSCH-like melody.
Shostakovich transforms the first four notes into its various different guises throughout the work. This concerto was written for one of Shostakovich's friends—Mstislav Rostropovich, one of the greatest cellists of the 20th century. Sergei Prokofiev b. April 23, Krasne, Ukraine — March 5, Saint Petersburg Prokofiev was born in a remote, rural region in Ukraine near Donetsk which you may recognize from the recent events involving Ukrainian separatists and Russia.
The process can be a confusing one; this session will help you begin to create a framework for college applications and figure out how to get where you want to go. Check your inbox for an email from Berklee.
You will start to receive program information, updates, and deadline reminders. Explore our programs or learn more about how to apply. Don't see what you're looking for? Main Site Berklee. In This Section. Who Should Apply High school students, ages 15 to 18, who are serious about singing. Classes Sight-Singing and Ear Training Daily work on scales, intervals, and other musical patterns as well as rhythmic exercises to strengthen the music-reading ability of each student.
How to Apply Students interested in applying to this program should prepare the following materials:. Instructions on how to submit your materials are available in the online application portal. Create your account to begin your application. Apply by June 1. Once received, your application materials will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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