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RIP Roy Hargrove

The Berklee Archives notes the passing of former Berklee student and noted jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove. Hargrove attended Berklee in 1989 before transferring to the New School in New York. He returned to Berklee multiple times during the 1990s, playing in concerts that celebrated Black History Month and the history of swing music. May he rest in peace.

Photos from BCA-013, the Berklee Office of Public Information collection by Alma Berk (https://bit.ly/2qEGIT6)

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tbt: John Marasco

Center: John Marasco (1953-2018), may he rest in peace. Pictured here with Larry Baione (Left) and Rick Peckham (Right), John began teaching in Berklee's Guitar Department right after receiving his BM in Professional Music in 1984. Photo BCA-013, Berklee Office of Public Information collection by Alma Berk (https://bit.ly/2qEGIT6)

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tbt: we can’t wait for classes to start!

We can’t wait for fall classes to start so our students can start jamming with their friends again!

Photo from BCA-003, Berklee College of Music Photographic Collection by Alma Berk, (1940’s - 1980’s) (https://bit.ly/2sL0ldY)

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tbt: Jimmy Buffett

Happy Throwback Thursday to all the Parrotheads out there! How many of you will be wasting away with Jimmy Buffett tonight at Fenway Park? We dug up these photos of Buffett's visits to campus in 1998 and 2000 (photo credit: Liz Linder).

Photos from the Office of Public Information collection by Alma Berk (https://bit.ly/2qEGIT6)

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tbt: Baseball Season

Baseball season is in full swing, and the Berklee Archives staff have found some great prospects for the Red Sox! Check out these photos of superior athletic ability!

Photos from BCA-003, Berklee College of Music Photographic Collection by Alma Berk (https://bit.ly/2sL0ldY)

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tbt: keytars and shades

check out that keytar, those sweet shades, and the awesome popped collar! Berklee is truly a funky and cool place to be.

Photo from BCA-013, the Office of Public Information collection by Alma Berk (https://bit.ly/2qEGIT6)

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fbf: The Berklee Concert Band

The Berklee Concert Band has been around for decades, and here are a few of our favorite pics! In the first photo, the Berklee Concert Band plays outdoors at the Hatch Shell in 1983. In the second photo, the band plays in the Berklee Performance Center in 1979.

Photos from BCA-013, the Office of Public Information Collection by Alma Berk (https://bit.ly/2qEGIT6)

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tbt: Berklee Jazz Choir

This week, we’re looking at the Berklee Jazz Choir. Recognize anyone? You may be thinking to yourself, "Why is there a photo of the Berklee Jazz Choir with Ted Kennedy?" The choir performed at Kennedy's 50th birthday party at the Ritz Carlton in 1982. Not a bad gig. 

Photos from BCA-013, Berklee Office of Public Information collection by Alma Berk (https://bit.ly/2qEGIT6)

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tbt: Berklee Virtual Orchestra

Though we love the past here in the Berklee Archives, it is clear from these photos that the future is now! Check out the 1992 Berklee Virtual Orchestra, made up of Richard Boulanger, Matt Marvuglio, Dennis Thurmond, and Dean Anderson.

Photos from BCA-013, the Office of Public Information collection by Alma Berk (https://bit.ly/2qEGIT6).

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tbt: Tibor’s Scores

Here's a behind the scenes look at what we're up to in the Berklee Archives! Our students, Maia and Andrew, are hard at work processing the papers of former Composition Department faculty member Tibor Pusztai. Stay tuned to follow the journey what we affectionately call Tibor’s Scores!

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tbt: Dedication of the Stan Getz Media Center and Library

Today, we’re going back in time to October 28, 1998, when the library was officially renamed the Stan Getz Media Center and Library. The Herb Alpert Foundation's generous gift provided the naming of the library, while the Stan Getz saxophone (on view in the 150 Massachusetts Avenue building) was graciously loaned to us by the Getz estate.

Materials from BCA-013, the Office of Public Information collection by Alma Berk (https://bit.ly/2qEGIT6)

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tbt: Technology!

Here at Berklee, they come for the love of music...but they stay for the state of the art technology!

Photos from BCA-013, the Office of Public Information collection by Alma Berk (https://bit.ly/2qEGIT6)

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Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

Happy Memorial Day weekend from the Berklee Archives! Here’s hoping you have a relaxing weekend full of friends, family, and music!

Photos from BCA-013, the Berklee Office of Public Information collection by Alma Berk (https://bit.ly/2qEGIT6).

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TBT: Waiting in Line

Things worth waiting in line for:

--novelty foods

--sneakers

--concert tickets

--class registration

Ah, the good old days before online registration!

All photos from the Berklee Office of Public Information by Alma Berk (https://bit.ly/2qEGIT6)

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TBT: Commencement

Happy commencement to our soon-to-be graduates! Today, we’re sharing some favorite photos from commencements past, including a couple feature honorary degree recipients Cleo Laine and David Bowie. Interested in the words of wisdom past commencement speakers have given graduates? The Berklee Archives will soon wrap up a grant-funded project to digitize about 150 VHS tapes of commencement concerts and ceremonies!

Photos from the Berklee College of Music Photograph Collection by Alma Berk (https://bit.ly/2sL0ldY) and the Berklee College of Music Communications Office collection (https://bit.ly/2jO6sdI).

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TBT, The David Liebman papers and sound recordings

Last week, the Berkee Archives staff gave the Learning Resources Department a sneak peek of the David Liebman papers and sound recordings. Interested in learning about "Lieb," his music, and/or his influences? Stay tuned for the official launch of the collection!

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Spring is here, and it’s officially softball and baseball season! Who said musicians aren’t athletic?

Photo from the Office of Public Information collection by Alma Berk (https://bit.ly/2qEGIT6).