Music 167

Ben Davis

Ben Davis spent many years working in the jazz and improv scene in Europe before moving to the states in 2016. He worked with amongst others: Ingrid Laubrock, Evan Parker, Django Bates, Mulato Astatke, Simon Nabatov and his Mercury nominated group Basquiat Strings, as well as with visiting American artists : Wadada Leo Smith, Mary Halvorson, Bobby Mcferrin and Drew Gress.

Since living in the States Ben has been focused on fusing his classical, jazz and folk experience with free improvisation collaborating with Chris Brown, Insect Life, Larry Ochs, Zeena Parkins, Ben Goldberg, James...

Music 167H: Early Music Performance

Director: Christine Brandes, coordinator; David Milnes, supervisor
Unit: 1
Associated Performance Ensemble: Baroque Ensemble (Music 149)
Eligible Applicant: Members of the University Baroque Ensemble
Note: Students who are enrolled in Music 167H should also be enrolled in Music 149.

Music 167I: Organ Performance

Director: David Milnes
Unit: 1
Associated Performance Ensemble: None
Eligible Applicant: By approval of faculty supervisor
Note: Interested students should contact David Milnes, faculty supervisor, and George Emblom, instructor, at organlessons@berkeley.edu to audition.

Music 167B: Vocal Performance

Director: Nikolas Nackley, coordinator, Wei Cheng, supervisor
Unit: 1
Associated Performance Ensemble: University Chorus (Music 144) OR University Chamber Chorus (Music 145)
Eligible Applicant: Members of the University Chorus or University Chamber Chorus
Note: Students who are enrolled in Music 167B should also be enrolled in Music 144 or 145, depending which ensemble they are in.

Music 167C: Keyboard Performance

Director: Sharon Lee Kim, coordinator
Unit: 1
Associated Performance Ensemble: None
Eligible Applicant: Music majors who are intermediate-level pianists and need additional training to place into Music 168C (students should apply and audition for Music 168C).
Note: Students cannot be enrolled in Music 167C and 168C concurrently. Generally, there is a one year limit of Music 167C enrollment as students are expected to advance to Music...

Music 167A: Orchestral Instrumental Performance

Director: David Milnes
Unit: 1
Associated Performance Ensemble: UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra (Music 141)
Eligible Applicant: Members of the UC Berkeley Symphony Orchestra
Note: Students who are enrolled in Music 167A should also be enrolled in Music 141.