The Spain Summer Performance Program is a two-week intensive music program held at Berklee's campus in Valencia, Spain. It is open to musicians from around the world between the ages of 15 and 29, with a minimum of six months of instrument or voice experience. All experience levels within that range are welcome.
Curriculum:
Students take three courses simultaneously:
| Course | Description |
|---|---|
| Musicianship & Theory | Fundamentals and applied theory for contemporary music |
| Instrument Seminar | Small-group instruction based on principal instrument |
| Recording Musician Ensemble | Ensemble performance across contemporary styles |
Styles covered include contemporary, jazz, pop and rock, funk/fusion, pop/R&B, salsa/Latin, and world music. Students are grouped by principal instrument, which may include percussion, brass, woodwinds, keyboards, and electronic/digital instruments.
Credits:
Students who earn a grade of B or higher in each course may receive one college credit per course (three credits total).
Final performance:
The program concludes with a public performance.
Logistics:
The program is held on the Berklee Valencia campus but is not residential. Students arrange their own off-campus accommodation in Valencia.
Instruments:
Percussion, brass, woodwinds, keyboards, strings, voice, and electronic/digital instruments (EDI).