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Published on 2024-03-28 11:38:05
Berklee College of Music and A3 Communication, producer and organizer of the Gnaoua and World Music Festival, announce the launch of a new edition of the “Berklee on the Road” traveling program that will take place from Monday, June 24 to Saturday, June 29, 2024 in Essaouira. Here are the details.
Attention to students and musicians looking to develop their musical skills. Berklee College of Music and A3 Communication, producer and organizer of the Gnaoua and World Music Festival, reveal the new edition of the “Berklee on the Road” traveling program, scheduled from Monday, June 24 to Saturday, June 29, 2024 in Essaouira.
In detail, this program is initiated as part of the 25th edition of the Gnaoua and World Music Festival. Neila Tazi, president of A3 Communication and producer of the Festival, highlights the importance of this event as a global musical laboratory, welcoming international artists for a rhythmic fusion with the Maâlems Gnaoua. “This 25th edition marks the beginning of a promising partnership with Berklee, aiming to enrich the experience of musicians in the heart of the African continent,” she said. The program is intended for active musicians looking to deepen their skills as improvisers, and open to students from various musical backgrounds, from classical music to Gnaoua music, as well as pop, rock, and jazz. Therefore, candidates must be at least 18 years old at the start of the program and have at least two years of experience in practicing their main instruments.
Taught in English and translated into Arabic
According to the same source, this program is under the academic direction of Professor Leo Blanco from Berklee’s African Studies department, while Jason Camelio will oversee administrative direction. Instruction will be provided by a team of artists and professors from Berklee including Ron Savage, Vice President and Executive Director, Viktorija Pilatovic, accomplished jazz singer, composer, and assistant professor, and Javier Vercher, associate professor in Berklee’s study abroad program in Valencia (Spain), among others. “I am excited to launch this new edition of the program on the Road at the Gnaoua and World Music Festival,” said Ron Savage, Vice President and Executive Director of Berklee College of Music. “I am always thrilled to meet talented young musicians from around the world. Being part of a festival that celebrates Gnaoua and world musicians makes this program a very special experience.” The “Berklee at Gnaoua and World Music Festival” program will take place from 10am to 5pm daily. “Participants will be guided on how to connect their own musical language with others, starting first by listening and understanding the musical concepts of their peers,” said Leo Blanco, academic director of the program. Instruction will be provided in English and translated into Arabic, ensuring a broad and inclusive educational experience.
Workshops on various themes
According to the organizers, the program highlights workshops on various themes such as “The composer as an improviser,” “Building your creative vocabulary,” and “Styles, grooves, and accompaniment labs.” A series of lectures will also explore the intersection between Gnaoua music and various contemporary genres. “There will also be discussions on technology and the business of music. In addition, participants can learn more about the Berklee Abu Dhabi Fellowship fund, which offers Berklee scholarships to students from the Middle East and North Africa.” According to the same source, all students will receive free badges giving access to reserved areas of the main stages of the Gnaoua and World Music Festival 2024. “Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online. The registration fee is $420.00 USD. The deadline for receiving applications is May 24, 2024. To apply, please click on: https://www.berklee.edu/berkleeontheroad”, it is explained.
About Berklee College of Music
Berklee College of Music is the largest institute of contemporary music and performing arts in the world. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs on its campuses in Boston (Massachusetts) and Valencia (Spain) as well as through its award-winning online learning program, Berklee Online. Dedicated to developing the creative and professional potential of the most inspired artists in the world, Berklee’s commitment to artistic education is reflected in the work of its students, faculty, and alumni, several hundreds of whom have been honored with Grammy Awards, Tony Awards, Oscars, and Emmy Awards.
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