On May 6 and 7, CaixaForum València hosts Berklee Ensemble Nights, a series of concerts featuring students from the Master's in Contemporary Music. The event offers a showcase of emerging talent in a format accessible to all audiences. The performances span styles such as jazz, pop, electronic, and fusion, with original repertoires and covers developed throughout the course.
Immersive Sound and Live Production 🎛️
The ensembles work with condenser microphone systems and in-ear monitors to control the balance in the room. MIDI controllers and modular synthesizers integrated with DAWs like Ableton Live are used, enabling loops and real-time processing. The lighting is synchronized via DMX from the same software, creating an immersive experience without the need for large technical infrastructures.
The Master's That Prepares You to Play in an Elevator 🎻
Because yes, after two years of a master's degree and several thousand euros, the most likely outcome is that you'll end up playing jazz standards in the lobby of a shopping mall. But hey, at least you're wearing in-ear headphones and know how to sync a drum loop with your effects pedal. And yes, don't forget the barcode on your sandwich to get into the dressing room.