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  • PFSS 371: Survey of Vocal Styles

    2.00 Credits
    Berklee College of Music

    Credits:2 credits Prerequisites:None Course Chair:J. Shapiro Required of:PERF voice principals Electable by:All Offered:Spring, Fall Description A historical study of the development of the jazz vocalist and jazz vocal styles. Listening and style analysis through use of recordings and assigned student participation and performances. Singers covered include the Rhythm Boys, Bessie Smith, Sippie Wallace, Jimmy Rushing, the Boswell Sisters, the Mills Brothers, Ethel Waters, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan, Frank Sinatra, Diane Reeves, Al Jarreau, Bobby McFerrin, and representative contemporary artists.
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  • PFSS 381: Survey of Woodwind Styles

    2.00 Credits
    Berklee College of Music

    Credits:2 credits Prerequisites:None Course Chair:W. Pierce Required of:PERF woodwind principals Electable by:All Offered:Spring, Fall Description The analysis of the history of woodwind instruments (saxophone, flute, clarinet) in jazz. Emphasis is placed on the various styles of major players. The study of woodwind players including Johnny Hodges, Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Lester Young, John Coltrane, Eric Dolphy, Frank Wess, Andy Kirk, Benny Goodman, John LaPorta, Gerry Mulligan, and others, through tapes, articles, and transcriptions.
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  • PFSS 385: R&B,Funk,and Smooth Jazz Saxophone Styles

    2.00 Credits
    Berklee College of Music

    Credits:2 credits Prerequisites:None Course Chair:W. Pierce Required of:None Electable by:All Offered:Spring, Fall Description This course analyzes the history of saxophone in the r&b lineage and covers players associated with smooth jazz, funk, blues, soul jazz, acid jazz, soul, pop, and fusion styles. Emphasis is placed on the various styles of major saxophonists including Earl Bostic, Red Prysock, Hank Crawford, King Curtis, Junior Walker, Maceo Parker, Grover Washington, David Sanborn, Tom Scott, Michael Brecker, Kenny G, Gerald Albright, and others, through recordings, articles, and transcriptions.
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  • PFST 231: Performance Major Private Instruction

    3.00 Credits
    Berklee College of Music

    Credits:1 credit Prerequisites:PIST-112 Course Chair:M. Glaser Required of:Third-semester PERF major string principals Electable by:PERF major string principals Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description Performance Major Private Instruction 3 is required of all third-semester performance majors. This course, combined with PIST-211, is a college hour (50-minute) private lesson that meets on a weekly basis. The longer format allows more time for detailed instruction and learning required for the performance major. Course instruction provides individual guidance in developing performance technique, learning repertoire, ear training and transcription, and strengthening a sense of musical direction in preparing for performance of music. The instrumental department final exam is a major component of the final grade determination. Note: Students will enroll in both PIST-XXX and PFST-231. PIST-XXX will be converted to PIST-211 once a passing for PIST-112 has been officially submitted.
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  • PFST 232: Performance Major Private Instruction

    4.00 Credits
    Berklee College of Music

    Credits:1 credit Prerequisites:PIST-211 or PFST-231 Course Chair:M. Glaser Required of:Fourth-semester PERF major string principals Electable by:PERF major string principals Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description Performance Major Private Instruction 4 is required of all fourth-semester performance majors. This course, combined with PIST-212, is a college hour (50-minute) private lesson that meets on a weekly basis. The longer format allows more time for detailed instruction and learning required for the performance major. Course instruction provides individual guidance in developing performance technique, learning repertoire, ear training and transcription, and strengthening a sense of musical direction in preparing for performance of music. The instrumental department final exam is a major component of the final grade determination. Note: Students will enroll in both PIST-XXX and PFST-232. PIST-XXX will be converted to PIST-212 once a passing for PIST-212 has been officially submitted.
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  • PFVC 231: Performance Major Private Instruction

    3.00 Credits
    Berklee College of Music

    Credits: 1 credit Prerequisites: PIVC-112 Course Chair: J. Shapiro Required of: Third-semester PERF major voice principals Electable by: PERF major voice principals Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall Description Performance Major Private Instruction 3 is required of all third-semester performance majors. This course, combined with PIVC-211, is a college hour (50-minute) private lesson that meets on a weekly basis. The longer format allows more time for detailed instruction and learning required for the performance major. Course instruction provides individual guidance in developing performance technique, learning repertoire, ear training and transcription, and strengthening a sense of musical direction in preparing for performance of music. The instrumental department final exam is a major component of the final grade determination. Note: Students will enroll in both PIVC-XXX and PFVC-231. PIVC-XXX will be converted to PIVC-211 once a passing for PIVC-112 has been officially submitted.
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  • PFVC 232: Performance Major Private Instruction

    4.00 Credits
    Berklee College of Music

    Credits:1 credit Prerequisites:PIVC-211 or PFVC-231 Course Chair:J. Shapiro Required of:Fourth-semester PERF major voice principals Electable by:PERF major voice principals Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description Performance Major Private Instruction 4 is required of all fourth-semester performance majors. This course, combined with PIVC-212, is a college hour (50-minute) private lesson that meets on a weekly basis. The longer format allows more time for detailed instruction and learning required for the performance major. Course instruction provides individual guidance in developing performance technique, learning repertoire, ear training and transcription, and strengthening a sense of musical direction in preparing for performance of music. The instrumental department final exam is a major component of the final grade determination. Note: Students will enroll in both PIVC-XXX and PFVC-232. PIVC-XXX will be converted to PIVC-212 once a passing for PIVC-212 has been officially submitted.
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  • PFWD 231: Performance Major Private Instruction

    3.00 Credits
    Berklee College of Music

    Credits: 1 credit Prerequisites: PIWD-112 Course Chair: W. Pierce Required of: Third-semester PERF major woodwind principals Electable by: PERF major woodwind principals Offered: Spring, Summer, Fall Description Performance Major Private Instruction 3 is required of all third-semester performance majors. This course, combined with PIWD-211, is a college hour (50-minute) private lesson that meets on a weekly basis. The longer format allows more time for detailed instruction and learning required for the performance major. Course instruction provides individual guidance in developing performance technique, learning repertoire, ear training and transcription, and strengthening a sense of musical direction in preparing for performance of music. The instrumental department final exam is a major component of the final grade determination. Note: Students will enroll in both PIWD-XXX and PFWD-231. PIWD-XXX will be converted to PIWD-211 once a passing for PIWD-112 has been officially submitted.
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  • PFWD 232: Performance Major Private Instruction

    4.00 Credits
    Berklee College of Music

    Credits:1 credit Prerequisites:PIWD-211 or PFWD-231 Course Chair:W. Pierce Required of:Fourth-semester PERF major woodwind principals Electable by:PERF major woodwind principals Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description Performance Major Private Instruction 4 is required of all fourth-semester performance majors. This course, combined with PIWD-212, is a college hour (50-minute) private lesson that meets on a weekly basis. The longer format allows more time for detailed instruction and learning required for the performance major. Course instruction provides individual guidance in developing performance technique, learning repertoire, ear training and transcription, and strengthening a sense of musical direction in preparing for performance of music. The instrumental department final exam is a major component of the final grade determination. Note: Students will enroll in both PIWD-XXX and PFWD-232. PIWD-XXX will be converted to PIWD-212 once a passing for PIWD-212 has been officially submitted.
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  • PIXX 111: Private Instruction

    1.00 Credits
    Berklee College of Music

    Credits:2 credits Prerequisites:None Course Chair:Bass, brass, guitar, percussion, piano, string, woodwind, or voice chair Required of:All Electable by:All Offered:Spring, Summer, Fall Description Principal instrument study level 1 (bass, brass, guitar, percussion, piano, string, woodwind, or voice).
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