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Spain, Valencia
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Requirements
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image Parent/Guardian Consent
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Jul 15 — Jul 26
Price range
2735 USD
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Key Facts

Improve your performance, theory, production, and technology skills, take a workshop in our state-of-the-art campus in Valencia, Spain, and network in a multicultural environment. The program provides an opportunity for both Berklee and non-Berklee students from around the world to earn up to three undergraduate college credits from Berklee.

Interest Areas:
Performing Arts (Music, Film, Theater)
Pre-college
Grade:
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
High school grad
gap year
College 1st year/freshman
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Berklee College of Music’s international campus in Valencia, Spain, offers a comprehensive summer music performance program each July. Coming to the Spain Summer Performance Program gives students a big-picture view of what it takes to become an excellent musician. Open to experienced performers or novice musicians who have never been in front of an audience, all participants will be able to improve their musicianship and performance skills in just two short weeks. The Spain Summer Performance Program aspires to give students a better understanding of what being an excellent musician entails, from instrumental, harmonic, melodic, and rhythmic skills to recording and production techniques to performing in front of live audiences. Our top-notch teachers from both the Valencia and Boston campuses create a supportive and creative environment that encourages students to push their vocal and instrumental performance skills to new levels and define their musical voice and style. All of this is taught in the vibrant cultural center of Valencia, Spain, and at one of the most prestigious contemporary music institutions in the world.

For two weeks, students are immersed in all aspects of performance. Classes, workshops, and rehearsals will focus on the important elements of being a musician. Students will play in ensembles, develop improvisational and reading skills, improve their technique in daily instrumental group lessons, and enjoy workshops and demonstrations by Berklee Valencia faculty and visiting artists. Students will also participate in production and recording workshops with first-rate engineers and producers on the Valencia technology team. To conclude the program, students will participate in the Lagos de Concierto in the vibrant City of Arts and Sciences, open to the Berklee and Valencia communities.

Format

Berklee Valencia campus does not offer student housing directly, but there are many options available for students to choose from. Students can rent a room in a private apartment or rent an entire apartment and arrange to share with classmates. There are also several student residences near campus where students can stay in individual or double rooms, with or without meal plans.

The Berklee Valencia Summer Performance Program is strictly an on-campus academic program. It is not a residential program, and students are required to live independently off-campus in non-Berklee-sponsored housing. Berklee only provides supervision during the set hours of the program and does not supervise students outside of program hours. Parents/legal guardians shall ensure proper supervision and accompaniment of minors (participants under 18 years of age) enrolled in the Spain Summer Performance Program outside the on-campus program scheduled hours, as well as during their travels to/from Valencia. Participants under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent-legal guardian OR must have signed an authorization from their parent and/or legal guardian authorizing their participation in the program without adult supervision.

Program Details

Curriculum
Due to renovations and the expansion of the Berklee Valencia Campus, the recording studios will be unavailable to use for summer 2024. Therefore, the recording session that usually occurs as part of the Recording Musician Ensemble will not take place in 2024. We will, however, be adding other exciting and engaging activities to the program. Please stay tuned for more information.

The curriculum consists of three core courses with additional cocurricular and optional activities designed to develop the participant's overall musicianship and performance skills. Students will complete a Musical Background Form prior to the start of the program; this will aid in placing students in the appropriate sections depending on the principal instrument, music style preference, and music level and ability. Students participating in the Spain Summer Performance Program may receive three college credits, one per core course, by earning a grade of B or higher.

Cocurricular Activities
Industry Workshops, Labs
In addition to the core curriculum, there are additional cocurricular activities meant to complement the core curriculum. Industry workshops and labs are designed to explore current topics and "trends" in the industry that deepen a student's overall understanding and musicianship. Students are expected to attend at least three workshops or labs as part of the musicianship course.

Recording sessions & Performances
As part of the ensemble core curriculum, students will have the opportunity to record a song with their ensemble in our state-of-the-art recording studio. All students will also perform with their ensemble in the Lagos de Conciertos. The Lago de Conciertos happens on a floating stage, in front of the Príncipe Felipe Science Museum in the City of Arts and Sciences, where the campus is also located.

Optional Activities
During the evening hours from 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., students may participate in optional activities such as jam sessions or open mic nights. These activities are designed to enhance students' performance opportunities and are run by our Spain Summer Performance Program group leaders. Specific activities will be announced each week and students will be required to sign up in advance.

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Eligibility

The Spain Summer Performance Program is open to all musicians at least 15 years old who have a minimum of six months of instrument or voice experience.

The language of instruction is English. Participants are advised to have at least an intermediate level (B1) of English to succeed in the courses and take advantage of the program. Please note that students are not required to submit proof of proficiency in order to join the program.

Application Components
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1. Create an account in our online application portal and choose the level "Summer Programs", the application type Berklee Valencia Summer Programs.

2. Fill out all your personal information, and then click "Register" for the Spain Summer Performance Program (on the Valencia, Spain campus).

3. Pay the registration fee and tuition at this time to complete your registration to the program.

Students who have completed the registration form and paid tuition will receive further information regarding their enrollment in the summer program via email.

All students that require a visa to enroll in this program must have a passport that is valid for at least six months after their intended return date. Students who do not have a valid passport should get one as soon as possible as the process can take several weeks.

 

Deadline

The deadline to reserve your spot by paying the tuition is June 1. However, please note that the program has limited spots. Should the program fill up, the registration will be closed before the above-mentioned deadline.

Tuition & Aid
Summer Performance Program
image Jul 15 - Jul 26
image 2 weeks
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2735 USD

Tuition and Registration Fee*: $2,735 ($50 non-refundable)
Tuition Payment Deadline**: Friday April 5, 2024

*These are the 2023 prices. The fees will be reviewed in early 2024, and are subject to change.
**Any registration received after the deadline will be considered until the program reaches maximum capacity. Please note it is highly possible for the program to reach capacity prior to the registration deadline.

Please note that students are responsible for booking their own housing, which is not included in the Summer Performance Program.

How to Pay Tuition
Once you complete the registration process, you pay the registration fee and tuition at the same time to complete your registration to the program.

Tuition Refund Requests
If you have already made your tuition payment and would like to request a refund, you must send an email to [email protected] before the program start date. The last day to request a refund is July 8, 2024. The tuition payment is not refundable after the start of the program under any circumstances.

Financial Aid

Unfortunately, there are no financial aid opportunities for our summer programs at this time. We recommend pursuing local and government funding to help with tuition payments.

Spain Summer Performance Program image
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Spain, Valencia
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Requirements
image English Test
image Additional Requirements
image Online Application From
image Application Fee
image Parent/Guardian Consent
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Jul 15 — Jul 26
Price range
2735 USD
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Need Help?
Learn more about the application process in the Blog or by scheduling a free consultation with the Summer Program adviser
Speak with an adviser Learn more in the blog

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