What should my family know about sending our 17 year old to Berklee School of Music for the 2006 Summer (5 week) Performance program?
Any tips, secrets, etc?
What to look for when choosing a hotel to stay at near Berklee…how hard to get Sox tickets for a specific date in August…anything about the Berklee Program itself.
17 year old very mature, quiet, drummer (drum kit), does not read music.
What should he/we be doing, besides begging for money from the family, to get him ready for a good experience?
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I’ll be honest, I know nothing about the Summer Program. Here is some information that might make the time in Boston a little easier/more fun. Disregard it if it does you no good…
Berklee’s campus is large and spread out. There are music stores and fast food joints and convenience stores ~ in other words, everything starving music students need ~ all within steps of the main buildings. Depending on where your son is from it could be intimidating at first. Since everything is close, however, the adjustment shouldn’t be too bad.
Contrary to popular belief, Boston and New England do get hot in the summer. It’s not the same sweltering hot of say south of the Mason Dixon line ~ but it isn’t pleasant, either. Make sure he brings clothes that will keep him cool. And, that being said, a sweater, too. You just never know up here.
If you know when you’re going to be in town for the Sox game, I would go ahead and get tickets now. If you don’t know, then it will depend on who the other team is (give it up if it’s a Yankees game!) and what day of the week. Weekends tend to be a tougher gig than week nights or a matinee.
Any hotel in Boston proper is going to be relatively close or accessible. We’re just not that big in terms of actual area. However, if you want to get more specific, check out hotels in Copley Square (more expensive), the Howard Johnsons on Boylston Street (less expensive) or simply ask when you call around if they are located on the Green Line. That’s the subway train that is easiest in getting to Berklee.
Finally, know that Boston is an expensive town. More cash in his pocket is better than less.
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My ex did the SPP, and he loooved it. I do know that it took up alot of his time, and it was really difficult. But he had such an awesome time. It was a bit easier for him because he is from Boston, but it’s right by Newbury Street. It’s a really nice shopping area and right next to the T. You can get ANYWHERE on the T. I hope he doesn’t mind large crowds, because there are ALOT of people in the Berklee area. Why don’t you room him there? They have dorms there, that might be a lot easier and cheaper then a hotel in Boston.
As for the Sox tickets, I’d go to the Box office to get them, or order online. People are always selling them on the streets the night of the game too.
Um, I don’t know much about the program itself, but my ex had a hard time reading music. That was one thing he needed to learn there. As for tips, always be on time for the events!! And always go to each event!!
Ok, I have one more tip. I don’t know where the 17 yr old is from, but DO NOT SWIM IN THE CHARLES RIVER!!! It is ALOT cleaner now, but still not swimable. My ex’s roomie thought it was really humid, so he decided to take a dip in the river. Not a good idea. I hope he’s used to the humidity too. It getys really bad in Boston, so be warned! I hope he has a great time at Berklee and the city of Boston!!