Berklee NYC
Power Station Podcast Episode 4
updated
00:33 - Application Deadlines
01:03 - The Application Portal
02:29 - Transcripts, Credential Evaluations, and English Exams
03:46 - The Interview Process
Learn more about Berklee NYC: http://bit.ly/3Yaqekr
Are you ready to take your artistry to the next level in New York City? In this video, we’ll walk you through how to apply to Berklee NYC, answering the most common questions about the graduate admissions process. From choosing your Master of Arts specialization—Songwriting and Production, Live Music Production and Design, or Writing and Design for Musical Theater—to preparing your application and online interview, you’ll get a clear step-by-step overview of what it takes to join our creative community at Berklee NYC.
This essential guide covers everything from application requirements and international student guidelines to audition tips, deadlines, and scholarship opportunities. Whether you’re a musician, producer, songwriter, or creative entrepreneur, this video will give you the insights and confidence you need to start your Berklee NYC journey.
About Berklee NYC: Berklee NYC is a thriving community of forward-thinking creative professionals. The Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology program is designed for those who are ready to supercharge their skill set and the next phase of their career by learning from industry leaders and Berklee’s renowned faculty in the entertainment capital of the world. Inspired by the artistic possibilities of technology, Berklee NYC is a unique and collaborative environment where students can explore their artistry, expand their knowledge of the best business practices, and master the technical skills.
Located in Hell’s Kitchen, Power Station at Berklee NYC is a transformed state-of-the-art recording and video production facility for the music, theater, television, and film industries, just down the street from Broadway theaters, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Performing Arts Library.
Earn a Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology in less than one year in one of three specializations:
Live Music Production and Design
Writing and Production for Musical Theater
Songwriting and Production
Building on a unified core curriculum, Berklee NYC’s three MA specializations are designed for students to collaborate across disciplines, giving our students an opportunity to share their expertise on creative projects and events. In the classroom, students from all specializations regularly critique each other’s work, providing feedback and creative guidance. Hands-on collaborations include live performances on campus and beyond.
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Video credits
Featuring Fouad Dakwar
Director of Photography: Glenn Forsythe
Camera operator: Mike Moore
Edited by Glenn Forsythe
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Legendary mix engineer and producer Bob Clearmountain '25H accepts his honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music at the Berklee NYC 2025 commencement ceremony.
Defining the sound of Power Station as its Chief Engineer in its opening days, Bob’s influence spans decades of iconic recordings and live performances. His work with Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, Bryan Adams, and countless others continues to shape the sound of popular music — and inspire our students every day.
Earn your Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology, specializing in songwriting and production, at Berklee NYC. Songwriting and production takes a collaborative approach to the creation of music and art, empowering students with the tools they need to express themselves fearlessly.
About Berklee NYC:
Berklee NYC is a thriving community of forward-thinking creative professionals. The Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology program is designed for those who are ready to supercharge their skill set and the next phase of their career by learning from industry leaders and Berklee’s renowned faculty in the entertainment capital of the world. Inspired by the artistic possibilities of technology, Berklee NYC is a unique and collaborative environment where students can explore their artistry, expand their knowledge of the best business practices, and master the technical skills.
Located in Hell’s Kitchen, Power Station at Berklee NYC is a transformed state-of-the-art recording and video production facility for the music, theater, television, and film industries, just down the street from Broadway theaters, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Performing Arts Library.
Building on a unified core curriculum, Berklee NYC’s three M.A. specializations are designed for students to collaborate across disciplines, giving our students an opportunity to share their expertise on creative projects and events. In the classroom, students from all specializations regularly critique each other’s work, providing feedback and creative guidance. Hands-on collaborations include live performances on campus and beyond.
Earn a Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology in less than one year by enrolling in our songwriting and production specialization program.
The songwriting and production specialization explores the artistic possibilities of technology aided songwriting and recording, taking an integrated, collaborative approach to the creation of popular music. Our program will prepare you to enter the industry with a clear sense of your voice and the skills you need to write, produce, collaborate, and perform at the highest level.
This program will:
- Develop your artistic voice through constant performance opportunities
- Assemble a team of talented collaborators, creating in the same building that generated hundreds of hit records
- Explore new approaches to collaboration and workflow while reinforcing foundational songwriting and production skills
Subscribe: bit.ly/3kvpgBp
Facebook: facebook.com/BerkleeNYC
Twitter: twitter.com/berkleenyc
Instagram: instagram.com/berkleennyc
Website: https:/nyc.berklee.edu
TikTok: tiktok.com/@berkleenyc
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Video produced and edited by Glenn Forsythe
Camera Ops:
Felix Baez and Simon Yu
Additional Footage by:
Proudmany (Film) Dheva-aksorn
Ana Garcia
Felix Baez
Ryan Nava
Earn your Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology, specializing in live music production and design, at Berklee NYC. This forward-looking curriculum is designed to give students the tools and strategies needed to thrive in a range of artistic fields that are changing and evolving at a rapid pace.
About Berklee NYC:
Berklee NYC is a thriving community of forward-thinking creative professionals. The Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology program is designed for those who are ready to supercharge their skill set and the next phase of their career by learning from industry leaders and Berklee’s renowned faculty in the entertainment capital of the world. Inspired by the artistic possibilities of technology, Berklee NYC is a unique and collaborative environment where students can explore their artistry, expand their knowledge of the best business practices, and master the technical skills.
Located in Hell’s Kitchen, Power Station at Berklee NYC is a transformed state-of-the-art recording and video production facility for the music, theater, television, and film industries, just down the street from Broadway theaters, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Performing Arts Library.
Building on a unified core curriculum, Berklee NYC’s three M.A. specializations are designed for students to collaborate across disciplines, giving our students an opportunity to share their expertise on creative projects and events. In the classroom, students from all specializations regularly critique each other’s work, providing feedback and creative guidance. Hands-on collaborations include live performances on campus and beyond.
Earn a Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology in less than one year by enrolling in our live music production and design program.
live music production and design is a growing category of artists and technicians that envision a creative convergence of theater, concert, fine art, broadcast, and video games. Innovation in all these areas is found by trading ideas with each other, exploring the ways in which sound, lighting, screens, and control systems can be leveraged to create new immersive experiences.
This program is right for:
- Performers who wish to expand their stage show with cutting edge techniques
- Live event professionals looking to sharpen their skills
- Creatives breaking into the live event industry who are ready to take a bold next step into a live event production career
Subscribe: bit.ly/3kvpgBp
Facebook: facebook.com/BerkleeNYC
Twitter: twitter.com/berkleenyc
Instagram: instagram.com/berkleennyc
Website: https:/nyc.berklee.edu
TikTok: tiktok.com/@berkleenyc
____________________________________________
Video produced and edited by Glenn Forsythe
Camera Ops:
Felix Baez and Simon Yu
Additional Footage by:
Proudmany (Film) Dheva-aksorn
Ana Garcia
Felix Baez
Ryan Nava
Earn your Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology, specializing in writing and production for musical theater, at Berklee NYC. Writing and production for musical theater takes a future-facing & collaborative approach in empowering students to develop & amplify their artistic voice.
About Berklee NYC:
Berklee NYC is a thriving community of forward-thinking creative professionals. The Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology program is designed for those who are ready to supercharge their skill set and the next phase of their career by learning from industry leaders and Berklee’s renowned faculty in the entertainment capital of the world. Inspired by the artistic possibilities of technology, Berklee NYC is a unique and collaborative environment where students can explore their artistry, expand their knowledge of the best business practices, and master the technical skills.
Located in Hell’s Kitchen, Power Station at Berklee NYC is a transformed state-of-the-art recording and video production facility for the music, theater, television, and film industries, just down the street from Broadway theaters, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Performing Arts Library.
Building on a unified core curriculum, Berklee NYC’s three M.A. specializations are designed for students to collaborate across disciplines, giving our students an opportunity to share their expertise on creative projects and events. In the classroom, students from all specializations regularly critique each other’s work, providing feedback and creative guidance. Hands-on collaborations include live performances on campus and beyond.
Earn a Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology in less than one year by enrolling in our writing and production for musical theater program.
Our writing and production for musical theater specialization combines the best of the New York theater experience with Berklee’s leading-edge curriculum and top-tier facilities. A dual emphasis on compelling storytelling and creative technology will prepare you for the world of contemporary theater and equip you with strategies to create and develop your own work, whether your goals are non-traditional performance spaces, off-Broadway, or Broadway. You will gain real-world insight from active professionals in the field while gaining first-hand experience in demo recording, all in the same studios where many Broadway cast albums are made.
This program is right for:
- Showcasing your new work with professional actors and musicians blocks from Broadway in the epicenter of Manhattan’s theater district
- Recording your songs in the same studios where Broadway cast albums are made
- Leading with a spirit of creative entrepreneurship to sustain a career in the arts that is adaptable, ethically sound, and creates change
Subscribe: bit.ly/3kvpgBp
Facebook: facebook.com/BerkleeNYC
Twitter: twitter.com/berkleenyc
Instagram: instagram.com/berkleennyc
Website: https:/nyc.berklee.edu
TikTok: tiktok.com/@berkleenyc
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Video produced and edited by Glenn Forsythe
Camera Ops:
Felix Baez and Simon Yu
Additional Footage by:
Proudmany (Film) Dheva-aksorn
Ana Garcia
Felix Baez
Ryan Nava
Video by Nick Navari
Music from the 2024 WPMT showcase: “The Final Days of Lycoming Mall”
Orchestrations by Beto González (@betogzzb) MM '24
Lyrics by Ben Fish (@thebenfish), MM '24
Take a virtual tour of the facilities at Berklee NYC, located in Manhattan, New York.
Berklee NYC is a thriving community of forward-thinking creative professionals. The Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology program is designed for those who are ready to supercharge their skill set and the next phase of their career by learning from industry leaders and Berklee’s renowned faculty in the entertainment capital of the world. Inspired by the artistic possibilities of technology, Berklee NYC is a unique and collaborative environment where students can explore their artistry, expand their knowledge of the best business practices, and master the technical skills.
Located in Hell’s Kitchen, Power Station at Berklee NYC is a transformed state-of-the-art recording and video production facility for the music, theater, television, and film industries, just down the street from Broadway theaters, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Performing Arts Library.
Earn a Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology in less than one year in one of three specializations:
Live Music Production and Design
Writing and Production for Musical Theater
Songwriting and Production
Building on a unified core curriculum, Berklee NYC’s three M.A. specializations are designed for students to collaborate across disciplines, giving our students an opportunity to share their expertise on creative projects and events. In the classroom, students from all specializations regularly critique each other’s work, providing feedback and creative guidance. Hands-on collaborations include live performances on campus and beyond.
Subscribe: bit.ly/3kvpgBp
Facebook: facebook.com/BerkleeNYC
Instagram: instagram.com/berkleennyc
Website: https:/nyc.berklee.edu
TikTok: tiktok.com/@berkleenyc
Hosted by Fouad Dakwar (Writing and Production for Musical Theater, M.A. '23)
Video by Glenn Forsythe
Filmed by Ryan Nava
Additional footage by:
Ana Garcia Del Valle (Live Music Production and Design, M.A. '24)
Produmany DhevaAksorn (Songwriting and Production, M.A. '24)
Simon Yu
Mike Moore
Felix Baez
For more information on the Writing and Design for Musical Theater program:
https://nyc.berklee.edu/writing-and-design-for-musical-theater
Book and lyrics by Timothy L. Michuda and Carter Quinn Tanis
Music by Chingyen (Oscar) Chang
Director: Shelley Butler
Music Director: Rachel Dean
Technical Director: Joey Moro
Lightning Designer: Evan Anderson
Moving Lights Programmer: Ryan J. Stofa
Projections Designer & Programmer: Nick Chimieneti
Sound Designer: Ian Williams
Cast:
Topher: Yz Jasa
Webber and ensemble: Jeremy Morse
"TUD" and ensemble: Trevor Bunce
Musicians:
Guitar: Jesse Tim
Bass: Dave D’Aranjo
Drums: Daniel Santiago
Video by Simon Yu
Camera Operators: Felix Baez and Mike Moore
Post production audio mix: Ben Miller
Additional production: Glenn Forsythe
Watch the full video on the Berklee NYC Youtube channel. Follow our link in bio for tickets to this year's WDMT showcase of new musicals!
#WDMT #CEseason #musicaltheater #broadway #WDMTshowcase
For more information on the Writing and Design for Musical Theater program:
https://nyc.berklee.edu/writing-and-design-for-musical-theater
Music, book and lyrics by Timothy L. Michuda & Benjamin Ward
Director: Lee Summers
Music Director: Benji Goldsmith
Technical Director/Projection Designer: Joey Moro
Lightning Designer: Evan Anderson
Moving Lights Programmer: Ryan J. Stofa
Projections Programmer: Duncan Davis
Sound Designer: Ian Williams
Cast:
Alan Turing at 16: Mason Olshavsky
Alan Turing at 28 and Christopher Morcom: Esteban Suero
Alan Turing at 40: Vincent Jamal Hooper
Musicians:
Guitar: Jesse Tim
Bass: Dave D’Aranjo
Drums: Daniel Santiago
Video by Simon Yu
Camera Operators: Felix Baez and Mike Moore
Post production audio mix: Henry Reinach
Additional production: Glenn Forsythe
Listen to "Miss You" on Louis's album Reflections here: bit.ly/CatoMissYou
CREDITS
All vocals and instruments: Louis Cato
360 video edited by Glenn Forsythe
Director of Photography: Simon Yu
Spatial audio adaptation by Glenn Forsythe and Jack DeBoe
360 Video produced by Stephen Webber and Sam Goldberg
Session produced by Stephen Webber
Technical Director: Ian Kagey
Studio Assistant: Ben Miller
Creative Producer: Sam Goldberg
Learn about this one-year Master’s in Creative Media and Technology with specializations in:
• Live Music Production and Design
• Writing and Design for Musical Theater
• Songwriting and Production
This piece was written by Screen Scoring's Finneas Moore and performed by Boston Conservatory students in Power Station's iconic studio A. Captured for cinematic VR360, this piece can be heard and viewed with you in the center of these amazing performers. Please wear headphones for the best immersive experience!
Berklee Screen Scoring:
Screen Scoring Chair: Sean McMahon
Composer: Finneas Moore
Boston Conservatory at Berklee:
Conductor and Chair of Instrumental Studies: Matthew M. Marsit
First Violins: Celeste DiMeo, Marta Dorovic, Christina Junga, Isabella Yee
Second Violins: Gaia Sbeghen, Stephen Kim, Adrian Atonya, Hsiang-Chieh Lin
Violas: Robert Bruce, Zeynep Yigitoglu, Lauren Wilson
Cellos: Elaina Spiro, Andres Celis
Bass: David Amoureti
Flute/Clarinet: Daniel Meza
Horn: Justin Park
360 Video by Glenn Forsythe
Additional 360 production and stitching by Felix Baez
Mixed by Soledad Toledo
Spatial audio adaptation by Glenn Forsythe
Engineered by Ian Kagey
Produced by Stephen Webber
For more information on the Writing and Design for Musical Theater program:
https://nyc.berklee.edu/writing-and-design-for-musical-theater
Music, book and lyrics by Michelle Rocqet
Director: Melissa Crespo
Music Director: Joel Waggoner
Technical Director: Joey Moro
Lightning Designer: Evan Anderson
Moving Lights Programmer: Ryan J. Stofa
Projections Designer & Programmer: Nick Chimieneti
Sound Designer: Ian Williams
Cast:
Youngmee: Minji Kim
Mom: Lynn Craig
Dad: Kevin Schuering
Mayor Darla: Sarah Pesek
Ensemble: Joshua Evan Eiger
Ensemble: Benjamin Ward
Musicians:
Guitar: Jesse Tim
Bass: Dave D’aranjo
Drums: Daniel Santiago
Video by Simon Yu
Camera Operators: Felix Baez and Mike Moore
Post production audio mix: Henry Reinach
Additional production: Glenn Forsythe
This piece was written by Screen Scoring's Soledad Toledo and performed by Boston Conservatory students in Power Station's iconic studio A. Captured for cinematic VR360, this piece can be heard and viewed with you in the center of these amazing performers. Please wear headphones for the best immersive experience!
Berklee Screen Scoring:
Screen Scoring Chair: Sean McMahon
Composer: Soledad Toledo
Boston Conservatory at Berklee:
Conductor and Chair of Instrumental Studies: Matthew M. Marsit
First Violins: Celeste DiMeo, Marta Dorovic, Christina Junga, Isabella Yee
Second Violins: Gaia Sbeghen, Stephen Kim, Adrian Atonya, Hsiang-Chieh Lin
Violas: Robert Bruce, Zeynep Yigitoglu, Lauren Wilson
Cellos: Elaina Spiro, Andres Celis
Bass: David Amoureti
Flute/Clarinet: Daniel Meza
Horn: Justin Park
360 Video by Glenn Forsythe
Mixed by Soledad Toledo
Spatial audio adaptation by Glenn Forsythe
Engineered by Ian Kagey
Produced by Stephen Webber
Berklee NYC is a thriving community of forward-thinking creative professionals. The Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology program is designed for those who are ready to supercharge their skill set and the next phase of their career by learning from industry leaders and Berklee’s renowned faculty in the entertainment capital of the world. Inspired by the artistic possibilities of technology, Berklee NYC is a unique and collaborative environment where students can explore their artistry, expand their knowledge of the best business practices, and master the technical skills.
Located in Hell’s Kitchen, Power Station at Berklee NYC is a transformed state-of-the-art recording and video production facility for the music, theater, television, and film industries, just down the street from Broadway theaters, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Performing Arts Library.
Earn a Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology in less than one year in one of three specializations:
Live Music Production and Design
Writing and Production for Musical Theater
Songwriting and Production
Building on a unified core curriculum, Berklee NYC’s three M.A. specializations are designed for students to collaborate across disciplines, giving our students an opportunity to share their expertise on creative projects and events. In the classroom, students from all specializations regularly critique each other’s work, providing feedback and creative guidance. Hands-on collaborations include live performances on campus and beyond.
Subscribe: bit.ly/3kvpgBp
Facebook: facebook.com/BerkleeNYC
Twitter: twitter.com/berkleenyc
Instagram: instagram.com/berkleennyc
Website: https:/nyc.berklee.edu
TikTok: tiktok.com/@berkleenyc
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Video Produced by Stephen Webber
Edited by Mike Moore
Motion Graphics by Glenn Forsythe
Camera Ops:
Simon Yu
Mike Moore
Felix Baez
Ryan Nava
Lighting and Visuals by Dali Aljassim
Video Directed by Simon Yu
Audio Mixed by Neal Shaw
The Lounge Produced by Loudon Stearns
Artistic Director: Ryan Sciaino
Lighting Director: Joey Moro
Lighting: Ryan Stofa
Front of house: Daniel Pembroke
Movement Coach: Breton Tyner-Bryan
Band:
Jimmy Lym
Roxie Urbani
Katryna Marcogliese
Inigo Gonzalez
Camera Ops:
Felix Baez
Simon Yu
Mike Moore
Esther Zhou
Filmed on location at Power Station Berklee NYC.
Follow BerkleeNYC:
instagram.com/berkleenyc
facebook.com/BerkleeNYC
Lighting and Visuals by Dali Aljassim
Video Directed by Simon Yu
Audio Mixed by Neal Shaw
The Lounge Produced by Loudon Stearns
Artistic Director: Ryan Sciaino
Lighting Director: Joey Moro
Lighting: Ryan Stofa
Front of house: Daniel Pembroke
Movement Coach: Breton Tyner-Bryan
Band:
Bass: Chopin Nanan
Guitar: Ben Larsen
Camera Ops:
Felix Baez
Simon Yu
Mike Moore
Esther Zhou
Filmed on location at Power Station Berklee NYC.
Follow BerkleeNYC:
instagram.com/berkleenyc
facebook.com/BerkleeNYC
This piece, written by Screen Scoring's Dana Zulpykharova, was performed by Boston Conservatory students in Power Station's iconic studio A. Captured for cinematic VR360, this piece can be heard and viewed with you in the center of these amazing performers. Please wear headphones for the best immersive experience!
Berklee Screen Scoring:
Screen Scoring Chair: Sean McMahon
Composer: Dana Zulpykharova
Boston Conservatory at Berklee:
Conductor and Chair of Instrumental Studies: Matthew M. Marsit
First Violins: Celeste DiMeo, Marta Dorovic, Christina Junga, Isabella Yee
Second Violins: Gaia Sbeghen, Stephen Kim, Adrian Atonya, Hsiang-Chieh Lin
Violas: Robert Bruce, Zeynep Yigitoglu, Lauren Wilson
Cellos: Elaina Spiro, Andres Celis
Bass: David Amoureti
Flute/Clarinet: Daniel Meza
Horn: Justin Park
360 Video by Glenn Forsythe
Mixed by Dana Zulpykharova
Spatial audio adaptation by Glenn Forsythe
Engineered by Ian Kagey
Produced by Stephen Webber
Earn your Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology, specializing in Songwriting and Production, at Berklee NYC. Songwriting and Production takes a collaborative approach to the creation of music and art, empowering students with the tools they need to express themselves fearlessly.
About Berklee NYC:
Berklee NYC is a thriving community of forward-thinking creative professionals. The Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology program is designed for those who are ready to supercharge their skill set and the next phase of their career by learning from industry leaders and Berklee’s renowned faculty in the entertainment capital of the world. Inspired by the artistic possibilities of technology, Berklee NYC is a unique and collaborative environment where students can explore their artistry, expand their knowledge of the best business practices, and master the technical skills.
Located in Hell’s Kitchen, Power Station at Berklee NYC is a transformed state-of-the-art recording and video production facility for the music, theater, television, and film industries, just down the street from Broadway theaters, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Performing Arts Library.
Building on a unified core curriculum, Berklee NYC’s three M.A. specializations are designed for students to collaborate across disciplines, giving our students an opportunity to share their expertise on creative projects and events. In the classroom, students from all specializations regularly critique each other’s work, providing feedback and creative guidance. Hands-on collaborations include live performances on campus and beyond.
Earn a Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology in less than one year by enrolling in our Songwriting and Production Specialization program.
The songwriting and production specialization explores the artistic possibilities of technology aided songwriting and recording, taking an integrated, collaborative approach to the creation of popular music. Our program will prepare you to enter the industry with a clear sense of your voice and the skills you need to write, produce, collaborate, and perform at the highest level.
This program will:
Develop your artistic voice through constant performance opportunities
Assemble a team of talented collaborators, creating in the same building that generated hundreds of hit records
Explore new approaches to collaboration and workflow while reinforcing foundational songwriting and production skills
Subscribe: bit.ly/3kvpgBp
Facebook: facebook.com/BerkleeNYC
Twitter: twitter.com/berkleenyc
Instagram: instagram.com/berkleennyc
Website: https:/nyc.berklee.edu
_________________________________
Video produced by Stephen Webber
Edited by Glenn Forsythe
Camera Ops:
Simon Yu
Mike Moore
Felix Baez
Ryan Nava
Captured in cinematic VR360, each piece can be seen and heard with 360 degrees of rotation; immersing the viewer inside the recording session. Stay tuned here on @BerkleeNYC for the immersive 360 degree videos!
___________________________________
Video produced by Stephen Webber
Edited by Mike Moore
Director of Photography: Simon Yu
Camera Operators:
Mike Moore, Simon Yu, Ryan Nava
Additional production: Glenn Forsythe
Earn your Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology, specializing in Writing and Design for Musical Theater, at Berklee NYC. Writing and Design for Musical Theater takes a future-facing & collaborative approach in empowering students to develop & amplify their artistic voice.
About Berklee NYC:
Berklee NYC is a thriving community of forward-thinking creative professionals. The Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology program is designed for those who are ready to supercharge their skill set and the next phase of their career by learning from industry leaders and Berklee’s renowned faculty in the entertainment capital of the world. Inspired by the artistic possibilities of technology, Berklee NYC is a unique and collaborative environment where students can explore their artistry, expand their knowledge of the best business practices, and master the technical skills.
Located in Hell’s Kitchen, Power Station at Berklee NYC is a transformed state-of-the-art recording and video production facility for the music, theater, television, and film industries, just down the street from Broadway theaters, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Performing Arts Library.
Building on a unified core curriculum, Berklee NYC’s three M.A. specializations are designed for students to collaborate across disciplines, giving our students an opportunity to share their expertise on creative projects and events. In the classroom, students from all specializations regularly critique each other’s work, providing feedback and creative guidance. Hands-on collaborations include live performances on campus and beyond.
Earn a Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology in less than one year by enrolling in our Writing and Design for Musical Theater program.
Our writing and design for musical theater specialization combines the best of the New York theater experience with Berklee’s leading-edge curriculum and top-tier facilities. A dual emphasis on compelling storytelling and creative technology will prepare you for the world of contemporary theater and equip you with strategies to create and develop your own work, whether your goals are non-traditional performance spaces, off-Broadway, or Broadway. You will gain real-world insight from active professionals in the field while gaining first-hand experience in demo recording, all in the same studios where many Broadway cast albums are made.
This program is right for:
Showcasing your new work with professional actors and musicians blocks from Broadway in the epicenter of Manhattan’s theater district
Recording your songs in the same studios where Broadway cast albums are made
Leading with a spirit of creative entrepreneurship to sustain a career in the arts that is adaptable, ethically sound, and creates change
Subscribe: bit.ly/3kvpgBp
Facebook: facebook.com/BerkleeNYC
Twitter: twitter.com/berkleenyc
Instagram: instagram.com/berkleennyc
Website: https:/nyc.berklee.edu
TikTok: tiktok.com/@berkleenyc
_________________________________
Video produced by Stephen Webber
Edited by Glenn Forsythe
Camera Ops:
Simon Yu
Mike Moore
Felix Baez
Ryan Nava
Earn your Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology, specializing in Live Music Production and Design, at Berklee NYC. This forward-looking curriculum is designed to give students the tools and strategies needed to thrive in a range of artistic fields that are changing and evolving at a rapid pace. In this program, you will:
- Learn approaches to the design, management, and execution of live productions spanning music, the arts, corporate and sporting events
- Advance your skills in performance technologies, sound and lighting design, projection mapping, LED screen technology, stage design and management, and computer-aided design
- Master the most in-demand production techniques used in multichannel sound installations, live electronic performance, and playback engineering
- Gain real-world insight from active professionals in the field.
About Berklee NYC:
Berklee NYC is a thriving community of forward-thinking creative professionals. The Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology program is designed for those who are ready to supercharge their skill set and the next phase of their career by learning from industry leaders and Berklee’s renowned faculty in the entertainment capital of the world. Inspired by the artistic possibilities of technology, Berklee NYC is a unique and collaborative environment where students can explore their artistry, expand their knowledge of the best business practices, and master the technical skills.
Located in Hell’s Kitchen, Power Station at Berklee NYC is a transformed state-of-the-art recording and video production facility for the music, theater, television, and film industries, just down the street from Broadway theaters, Carnegie Hall, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Performing Arts Library.
Building on a unified core curriculum, Berklee NYC’s three M.A. specializations are designed for students to collaborate across disciplines, giving our students an opportunity to share their expertise on creative projects and events. In the classroom, students from all specializations regularly critique each other’s work, providing feedback and creative guidance. Hands-on collaborations include live performances on campus and beyond.
Earn a Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology in less than one year by enrolling in our Live Music Production and Design program.
Live Music Production and Design is a growing category of artists and technicians that envision a creative convergence of theater, concert, fine art, broadcast, and video games. Innovation in all these areas is found by trading ideas with each other, exploring the ways in which sound, lighting, screens, and control systems can be leveraged to create new immersive experiences.
This program is right for:
Performers who wish to expand their stage show with cutting edge techniques
Live event professionals looking to sharpen their skills
Creatives breaking into the live event industry who are ready to take a bold next step into a live event production career
Subscribe: bit.ly/3kvpgBp
Facebook: facebook.com/BerkleeNYC
Twitter: twitter.com/berkleenyc
Instagram: instagram.com/berkleennyc
Website: https:/nyc.berklee.edu
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Video produced by Stephen Webber
Edited by Simon Yu and Glenn Forsythe
Camera Ops:
Simon Yu
Mike Moore
Felix Baez
Ryan Nava
Lighting and Visuals by Dali Aljassim
Video Directed by Simon Yu
Audio Mixed by Neal Shaw
"The Lounge" produced by Loudon Stearns
Artistic Director: Ryan Sciaino
Lighting Director: Joey Moro
Lighting: Ryan Stofa
Front of house: Daniel Pembroke
Movement Coach: Breton Tyner-Bryan
Camera Ops:
Rachel Bard
Rosalind Durham
Mark Methathavach
Edwin Casanova
Esther Zhou
Filmed on location at Power Station Berklee NYC in the Black Box Theater.
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Join us in celebrating the artistry, talents and collaborative spirit of Berklee NYC Masters students in this livestreamed concert event. The concert will take place across multiple rooms in the Power Station facility and feature a diverse group of creatives from around the world, combining their artistic voices for a memorable night of music and art.
Join us in celebrating the artistry, talents and collaborative spirit of Berklee NYC Masters students in this livestreamed concert event. The concert will take place across multiple rooms in the Power Station facility and feature a diverse group of creatives from around the world, combining their artistic voices for a memorable night of music and art.
BerkleeNYC Online:
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Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/berkleenyc
Site: https://nyc.berklee.edu/
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Video edited by Ryan Nava
Music and additional production: Glenn Forsythe
Director of Photography: Simon Yu
Enjoy this immersive, cinematic 360 recording of the original piece "Irradiation," written by Boston Conservatory student Nicholas Politi, M.M. '23
"Irradiation" was performed by BoCoCelli in Studio A at Power Station at BerkleeNYC. BoCoCelli is an octet of cellists from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, directed by Rhonda Rider.
Composed by Nicholas Politi, M.M. '23
BoCoCelli Cellists:
Andrés Celis, B.M. '25
Backkyoung Cho, M.M. '23
Grace Fairweather, M.M. '22
Nicholas Johnson, M.M. '20, G.P.D. '22
Jerrel Martin, G.P.D. '23
Jianze Qi, B.M. '23
Elaina Spiro, B.M. '24
Luis Tovar, B.M. '24
Rhonda Rider: BoCoCelli Director
Dr. Michael Shinn: Dean of Music, Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Learn more about Boston Conservatory at Berklee:
Site: https://bostonconservatory.berklee.edu
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360 Video by Glenn Forsythe
Spatial audio mixed by Glenn Forsythe
Produced by Stephen Webber
Recording session engineered by Ian Kagey
Enjoy this immersive, cinematic 360 recording of the original piece "Daan," an experimental work for cello quartet written by Michael Begay of the Navajo Nation.
"Daan" was performed by four members of BoCoCelli in Studio A at Power Station at BerkleeNYC. BoCoCelli is an octet of cellists from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, directed by Rhonda Rider.
Composed by Michael Begay
BoCoCelli Cellists:
Andrés Celis, B.M. '25
Grace Fairweather, M.M. '22
Nicholas Johnson, M.M. '20, G.P.D. '22
Elaina Spiro, B.M. '24
Rhonda Rider: BoCoCelli Director
Dr. Michael Shinn: Dean of Music, Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Learn more about Boston Conservatory at Berklee:
Site: https://bostonconservatory.berklee.edu
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Twitter: twitter.com/bosconservatory
Instagram:instagram.com/bostonconservatory
TikTok: tiktok.com/@bostonconservatory
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360 Video by Glenn Forsythe
Spatial audio mixed by Glenn Forsythe
Produced by Stephen Webber
Recording session engineered by Ian Kagey
Enjoy this immersive, cinematic 360 recording of the original piece "Auditory Representations of Undanced Emotions," written by Boston Conservatory graduate Byron Hogan (G.P.D. '14).
"Auditory Representations of Undanced Emotions" was performed by BoCoCelli in Studio A at Power Station at BerkleeNYC. BoCoCelli is an octet of cellists from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, directed by Rhonda Rider.
Composed by Byron Hogan, G.P.D. '14
BoCoCelli Cellists:
Andrés Celis, B.M. '25
Backkyoung Cho, M.M. '23
Grace Fairweather, M.M. '22
Nicholas Johnson, M.M. '20, G.P.D. '22
Jerrel Martin, G.P.D. '23
Jianze Qi, B.M. '23
Elaina Spiro, B.M. '24
Luis Tovar, B.M. '24
Rhonda Rider: BoCoCelli Director
Dr. Michael Shinn: Dean of Music, Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Learn more about Boston Conservatory at Berklee:
Site: https://bostonconservatory.berklee.edu
Facebook: facebook.com/bostonconservatory
Twitter: twitter.com/bosconservatory
Instagram:instagram.com/bostonconservatory
TikTok: tiktok.com/@bostonconservatory
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360 Video by Glenn Forsythe
Spatial audio mixed by Glenn Forsythe
Produced by Stephen Webber
Recording session engineered by Ian Kagey
Enjoy this immersive, cinematic 360 rendition of "Lespwa" by Sydney Guillaume, performed by BoCoCelli in Studio A at Power Station at BerkleeNYC. BoCoCelli is an octet of cellists from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, directed by Rhonda Rider.
BoCoCelli Cellists:
Andrés Celis, B.M. '25
Backkyoung Cho, M.M. '23
Grace Fairweather, M.M. '22
Nicholas Johnson, M.M. '20, G.P.D. '22
Jerrel Martin, G.P.D. '23
Jianze Qi, B.M. '23
Elaina Spiro, B.M. '24
Luis Tovar, B.M. '24
Rhonda Rider: BoCoCelli Director
Dr. Michael Shinn: Dean of Music, Boston Conservatory at Berklee
Learn more about Boston Conservatory at Berklee:
Site: https://bostonconservatory.berklee.edu
Facebook: facebook.com/bostonconservatory
Twitter: twitter.com/bosconservatory
Instagram:instagram.com/bostonconservatory
TikTok: tiktok.com/@bostonconservatory
Follow BerkleeNYC:
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Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/berkleenyc
360 Video by Glenn Forsythe
Spatial audio mixed by Glenn Forsythe
Produced by Stephen Webber
Recording session engineered by Ian Kagey
BerkleeNYC Online:
Facebook: facebook.com/berkleenyc
Instagram: instagram.com/berkleenyc
Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/berkleenyc
Site: https://nyc.berklee.edu/
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Video edited by Ryan Nava
Music and additional production: Glenn Forsythe
Director of Photography: Simon Yu
Nona Hendryx addresses Berklee NYC's inaugural class of 2022.
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Site: https://nyc.berklee.edu/
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Video edited by Ryan Nava
Music and additional production: Glenn Forsythe
Director of Photography: Simon Yu
Meet program directors, current students, faculty, and alumni of Berklee NYC’s one-year Master’s in Creative Media and Technology with specializations in:
Live Music Production and Design
Writing and Design for Musical Theater
Songwriting and Production
You can attend this dynamic open house either in person on the Berklee NYC campus or online. At this event, you will:
- Learn about the cutting-edge facilities and curriculum
- Receive the inside scoop on the learning, collaboration, and creativity that occurs at Berklee NYC
- Gain insight into the admissions process and the student experience
- Have a chance to ask the admissions team questions prior to completing and submitting your application
Be sure to submit your application by January 15, 2023 in order to receive an admissions decision by March 31, 2023!
Earn your Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology, specializing in Songwriting and Production, at Berklee NYC. Songwriting and Production takes a collaborative approach to the creation of music and art, empowering students with the tools they need to express themselves fearlessly.
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Video produced by Merrily James and Stephen Webber
Music track "You'd Better" By Adai Song, Songwriting and Production M.A. '22
Co-Produced and mixed by Icruyn
Video edited by Glenn Forsythe
Motion graphics by Glenn Forsythe
Filmed by Simon Yu and Ryan Nava
Earn your Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology, specializing in Writing and Design for Musical Theater, at Berklee NYC. Writing and Design for Musical Theater takes a future-facing & collaborative approach in empowering students to develop & amplify their artistic voice.
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Video produced by Julianne Wick Davis and Stephen Webber
Video edited by Glenn Forsythe
Motion graphics by Glenn Forsythe
Filmed by Simon Yu and Ryan Nava
Designed to revolutionize your skill set and catapult your career to new heights, BerkleeNYC’s new masters’ degrees are already changing lives!
Meet program directors, current students, faculty and alumni of BerkleeNYC’s one-year Masters in Creative Media and Technology specializations in:
Live Music Production and Design
Writing and Design for Musical Theater
Songwriting and Production
You can attend this dynamic open house either in-person on the BerkleeNYC campus, or online. Learn about the cutting-edge facilities and curriculum, ask questions and receive the inside scoop on the learning, collaboration and creativity that occurs at BerkleeNYC.
Gain insight into the admissions process and the student experience, and ask your questions to members of the admissions team prior to completing and submitting your application.
Early Action deadline is November 1, for 50% off your application fee, and a decision issued by January 31, 2022!
BerkleeNYC, Berklee's New York campus, is already changing lives. Revolutionize your skill set and catapult your career forward with an immersive one-year master of arts program with specializations in:
Live Music Production and Design
Writing and Design for Musical Theater
Songwriting and Production
A shared core curriculum focusing on creative entrepreneurship and collaboration, employs new technology and best practices to reinvent and redefine the industry standard.
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Video Produced by Stephen Webber
Edited by Simon Yu
Filmed by Simon Yu and Ryan Nava
Original score by Glenn Forsythe
Motion graphics and additional production by Glenn Forsythe
Earn your Master of Arts in Creative Media and Technology, specializing in Live Music Production and Design, at Berklee NYC. This forward-looking curriculum is designed to give students the tools and strategies needed to thrive in a range of artistic fields that are changing and evolving at a rapid pace. In this program, you will:
- Learn approaches to the design, management, and execution of live productions spanning music, the arts, corporate and sporting events
- Advance your skills in performance technologies, sound and lighting design, projection mapping, LED screen technology, stage design and management, and computer-aided design
- Master the most in-demand production techniques used in multichannel sound installations, live electronic performance, and playback engineering
- Gain real-world insight from active professionals in the field.
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Video produced by Loudon Stearns and Stephen Webber
Edited by Simon Yu
Motion Graphics by Glenn Forsythe
Filmed by Simon Yu and Ryan Nava
Featuring (in order of appearance):
Stephen Webber, Executive Director of BerkleeNYC and Dean of Strategic Initiatives for Berklee
Nona Hendryx, Artist Ambassador for Berklee
Pete Muller, Berklee Trustee and Musician
Julianne Wick Davis, Program Director, Writing and Design for Musical Theater
Merrily James, Assistant Program Director, Songwriting and Production
Will Wells, Program Director, Songwriting and Production
Loudon Stearns, Program Director, Live Experience Design and Director of Academic Technology
Taylor Fagins, Student Commencement Speaker
Video edited by Simon Yu and Carol Mak
Original score by Glenn Forsythe
Cameras Operators: Anna Yatskevich and Tracy Yang
Photography by Ryan Nava
Video produced by Stephen Webber


