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Berklee College of Music

Overview

Region

Boston,

Massachusetts,

United States

Faculty

Felice Pomeranz (head of harp program)

Program summary

Specific degrees include BM in Performance, Music Therapy, Music Production/Engineering, Electronic Production and Design, Professional Music and MM in Jazz through the prestigious Berklee Global Jazz Institute.  Program includes improvisation orchestra, symphony orchestra, Broadway orchestra, world string ensemble, video game orchestra, chamber music, jazz groups, Berklee Global Jazz Institute, jazz harp ensemble, and internships. Now offering improvisation instruction for guzheng players.

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program details

Type of school

College

Music and arts degrees offered

  • Bachelor of Music
  • Master of Music
  • Artist Diploma or Certificate
  • Performance Diploma or Certificate
  • Professional Studies Certificate

Lessons available for non-majors?

Yes

Harp minor offered?

Yes

Number of school harps

6

Space provided for personal harps?

No

Berklee College of Music

This program is best suited for students who:

"are passionate about a career in music."

What sets this program apart from others is:

"there are many modern programs and majors, including unmatched internship opportunities."

Students who graduate from this program go on to:

"careers in performance, music therapy, studio work, electronic production, bands of every genre.."

The three words that best describe this school's environment are:

"diverse, welcoming, progressive"

There are five pedal harps and one lever harp for student use.  Students may bring their own harps, but there is no storage provided for them. Dedicated practice space is available in two buildings.

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