Berklee Puts Best Vocalists Forward for Singer’s Showcase, Dec. 3

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The days might get dark sooner, but Berklee will keep your evening bright with the crowd-pleasing, tradition of mega-watt star potential that is Singer's Showcase. Experience some of the college's best student vocalists on the same stage where renowned artists, such as Lalah Hathaway, Susan Tedeschi, Paula Cole, and Gillian Welch performed when they were students. This hugely popular concert takes place Thursday, Dec 3, at 8:15 p.m. at the Berklee Performance Center, 136 Massachusetts Ave., Boston.

Approximately 90 to 100 student vocalists audition for the chance to earn a coveted Singers' Showcase spot. From that rich talent pool, nine have been picked to perform in this year's show: Maureen McMullan, Annette Phillip, Mario Jose, Lucia Sentirenla, Luis Figueroa-Roig, Naomi Gillies, Karen Rodriguez, and the duo of Aubrey Logan on trombone and vocals and Kata Kozma on piano and vocals.

Those chosen will put their stamp on the music of Luther Vandross, Nikka Costa, Faith Hill, La India, Beyonce, Marc Anthony, Whitney Houston, Robin Thicke, and many more. This year there will also be a featured song from a student vocalist originally written and recorded by jazz vocalist Rhiannon, currently a Berklee Voice faculty member, who has performed with Bobby McFerrin, Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock and more.

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