How to Enroll
- Submit your registration.* Begin by submitting your registration online. If applicable, you may need to submit additional supporting materials.
- Make your tuition payment.* All programs have limited capacity, so be sure to complete your full tuition payment to reserve your space in the program.
- Request housing. Students who are 15 years of age or older by the start of their Boston-based program are eligible to stay in on-campus housing. If you meet the eligibility requirements and have indicated that you would like to request on-campus housing, please revisit your registration portal and submit a Residence Hall Agreement.
*Please note: This program has limited capacity. Submission of registration materials alone does not guarantee participation in the program. You will secure your spot by paying in full.
The Gospel Performance Program offers ensemble rehearsal, technique-in-performance classes, and gospel history discussions. Classes will be led by Berklee faculty and visiting artists who are trained in the gospel tradition.
Every participant's schedule will include a class in each of the following:
- Ensemble: Rehearse with other vocalists and instrumentalists to perform in a final concert. Friends and family will not want to miss this performance.
- Performance classes: Develop techniques appropriate for the style in this smaller class setting.
- History: Study the roots of the gospel tradition through the evolution of gospel music today. Explore gospel's cultural relevancy and connection to contemporary music.
- Master class: Participate in an elite master class with a visiting artist from the gospel tradition.
Below is a sample of a typical day in the program.
Time | Event |
8 AM–9 AM | Breakfast |
9 AM–10:15 AM | Gospel history and business |
10:30 AM–12 PM | Performance class |
12 PM–1 PM | Lunch |
1 PM–2:30 PM | Presenting Yourself with Professor Nichelle Mungo |
2:45 PM–4:30 PM | Ensemble rehearsal |
5 PM–7 PM | Dinner |
7:30 PM–9:30 PM | Evening activities |
Schedule subject to change.
The program will feature a final concert on Thursday evening. Students will perform the repertoire they have been rehearsing in their ensembles.
General Requirements
All students 15 and older with six months of playing or vocal experience are welcome to attend.
Participants must possess a proficient level of English to enroll in this program. We do not require proof of English language proficiency (e.g., TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo) as part of the enrollment or application process; however, you are expected to have a sufficient command of the English language to understand class material and assignments.
Required Materials
Please bring your instrument and any necessary accessories. Pianos, organs, and drums will be provided, but drummers should bring their cymbals, hi-hat, and stick bag. We supply amplifiers for all participants to use in our ensembles during rehearsals and final performances. No amplifiers are provided for use in practice rooms, so you may choose to bring a set of practice headphones and a small practice amplifier.
Program Directors
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Assistant Professor
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Dean of Africana Studies
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