Scholarships named for Alberto Iglesias, Howard Shore, Michel Camilo and
Juan Luis Guerra.
VALENCIA, May 9, 2012 – Berklee College of Music in Valencia today proudly
announces the support of internationally renowned artists, musicians and
professionals from the music industry: Alberto Iglesias, Howard Shore, Michel
Camilo and Juan Luis Guerra, who have each given their names to scholarships.
The scholarships, which cover 50% of the tuition fee, will be awarded to students
selected from the college’s first master’s degree program, launching in
September 2012.
“In order to remain the world´s leading college for contemporary music
education, we must also offer scholarships at our new campus in Valencia so that
the most gifted musicians from all over the world have the means to attend,”
explained Berklee College of Music President Roger Brown. “Quincy Jones is a
Berklee alumnus who would not have had the opportunity to attend without
scholarship support, and is a prime example of the importance and success of
this practice.”
Commenting on the support Berklee in Valencia is receiving from these renowned
musicians, Guillermo Cisneros, Vice President for Global Initiatives, Berklee
College of Music and Executive Director, Berklee in Valencia, said: “We are
honoured and extremely grateful for the personal commitment they are giving to
Berklee in Valencia through these named scholarships and for their backing of
the young musical talents who will be participating in our master’s programmes.”
As the leading college for contemporary music education, Berklee College of
Music aims for its new state-of-the-art Valencia campus to provide a hub for
those wishing to pursue an international career in music – and to date, the
College is already processing a high number of top quality applications for its
master´s programmes from students originating from more than 50 countries.
Students benefit from the experience and academic excellence the college has
provided for over 65 years, to launch their careers across the globe. The
introduction of its first master’s programs and their unique nature, combined
with the scholarships on offer and the prestige associated with the musicians and
professionals who have given their names to them, marks another significant
milestone in the college’s history.
All candidates who apply to enter one of the intensive one-year master’s degree
programs at the Berklee in Valencia campus will automatically be considered for
a scholarship. The selection and awarding of scholarships will be based on the
student’s talent and demonstration of excellence in their chosen field of study,
together with their requirement for financial support throughout their further
education.
Master’s Scholarships available:
Master’s in Scoring for Film, Television and Video Gaming
Led by Programme Director, Andy Hill, this master's programme focuses on the
very complete and complex art and craft of composing, orchestrating, editing
and producing music for the screen:
The Alberto Iglesias Scholarship: Alberto Iglesias is Spain’s most acclaimed
composer. Renowned for his film compositions working with directors such as
Oliver Stone, Pedro Almodóvar, and John Malkovich, Iglesias is also a scholar
with classical training that includes piano, guitar, composition and counterpoint,
as well as electronic music studies. He is the recipient of ten Goyas, the
Hollywood Film Composer Award, and numerous European accolades, as well as
a number of Academy Awards nominations, most recently for ”Tinker, Tailor,
Soldier, Spy.”
“It is both a compliment and an honor to put my name to a Berklee scholarship
and I would advise the successful scholar, and all Berklee students, to make the
most of the great opportunity they have. I hope they will be capable of creating
music that both contributes to society and that they are proud of.” - Alberto
Iglesias.
The Howard Shore Scholarship: Howard Shore is one of today’s most
respected, honored, and active composers and music conductors. He is a threetime
Academy Award winner – for his work scoring The Lord of the Rings trilogy
– and nominee this year for Hugo. He has also won four Grammys, three Golden
Globes, and three Genie Awards. His vast experience spans television, film and
opera, and his music has been performed at concerts throughout the world,
many of which he has conducted. Shore is a Berklee alumnus who holds
Honorary Doctorates from Berklee and York University, and is an Officer of the
French Order of Arts and Letters.
“I am very happy to be part of Berklee in Valencia.” - Howard Shore.
Master’s in Contemporary Studio Performance
Led by Programme Director, Victor Mendoza, this master's programme explores
performance skills in a variety of styles, from salsa to rock to Afro-Cuban jazz to
bluegrass. Students will also be schooled in studio techniques and
entrepreneurial skills, developing their own career plans and complete digital
promotional package of their music.
The Michel Camilo Scholarship: A native of the Dominican Republic, Michel
Camilo is an internationally acclaimed Grammy, Latin Grammy and Emmy
award-winning jazz pianist, composer, bandleader, lecturer and visiting professor
“A scholarship winner has a responsibility to excel, there is a little bit of
pressure, but hopefully this will catapult them into the next step of their careers
and if I can point them in the right direction or inspire them in some way, I will -
I want to share my knowledge and inspire through my experiences” - Michel
Camilo.
The Juan Luis Guerra Scholarship: Juan Luis Guerra is a jazz, pop and
merengue singer and songwriter from the Dominican Republic, renowned
worldwide for his truly original work. Winner of 12 Latin Grammys, 2 Grammys,
10 Billboard Awards and 4 Latin Billboard Awards, he is also a Berklee alumnus
and Honorary Doctorate recipient. “A musical education is hugely complementary to talent, which is a gift from God
– and to have the opportunity to study at Berklee is a great privilege. It is an
honor for me to put my name to a Berklee scholarship and I hope to directly
contribute to the experience of those who receive my scholarship - I already
have planned visits to go to the campus in Valencia and spend time with the
students.” – Juan Luis Guerra.