Pathways to Berklee
Pathways to Berklee is a special opportunity for students who have received an official notification of acceptance from Berklee’s admissions office, inviting them to enroll at Berklee. Rimon has a long-standing partnership with Berklee and through that partnership, students are invited to complete two full years of study at Rimon (fulfilling many core music requirements), providing a more affordable tuition option.
Rimon School of Music is Israel’s leading institution of higher learning for jazz and contemporary music. Rimon is one of the founding members of the Berklee Global Partners (BGP), Berklee and Rimon have maintained a decades-long academic relationship and formal articulation agreement.
In addition to our high standards of academic study, Rimon offers a rich musical environment emphasizing creativity, diversity and musical excellence. The year at Rimon encompasses a variety of academic activities and engagements which will allow you to fully immerse yourself in the study of music while getting to know Israel, its rich culture and music.
Your program includes counseling and advising services. You will enjoy a variety of extracurricular activities throughout the school term. The Berklee-approved program at Rimon includes core music curriculum, harmony, ear training, keyboard, arranging, instrumental study, ensemble, music technology and much more.
Please note: Rimon’s main campus in Ramat HaSharon and the northern campus in Akko are commuter branches which do not offer housing.
Additional Program Highlights
Study at Rimon offers a variety of activities, allowing students to learn more about this fascinating region of the world. Today’s Israel offers unique multi-cultural surroundings. This program is a foundational training ground that helps better prepare you to become a successful Berklee applicant and student. For more information regarding Pathways to Berklee please write us at: admissions@rimonschool.co.il
MAJORS
Composition for Screen and Stage
Students in this major are trained in the topics of harmony, counterpoint, tonal composition, 20th century compositional techniques, instrumentation, orchestration. and conducting. The major includes studies in film-scoring, techniques, music composition for TV, video and contemporary visual media.
Performance
In this area of study students develop skills, abilities and concepts, demonstrating a high-level of musical proficiency on their principal instrument, Topics include development of instrumental techniques, jazz improvisation, stage performance and extensive practical participation in ensemble work in a wide variety of musical styles, genres, and sizes.
Songwriting
Students develop skills in melody, harmony, and production as well as creative approaches to song-form composition and lyric writing. The major helps students to find their individual voice and writing style guiding them in becoming professional singer/songwriters.
Contemporary Music Production
In this major students learn and practice the methodologies involved in creation and production of recordings in contemporary music. Studies focus on traditional techniques of arranging and instrumentation in a variety of contemporary music styles and genres. Students are exposed to the practical tools of music technology for contemporary music production and implementation of advanced digital audio processes, sound, recording, mix and master.
Electronic Music Production
In this track of study students master the musical and creative use of electronic production and sound design tools and technologies. Areas of focus include electronic composition/production, synthesizer programming, sound design techniques, interactive performance systems, digital signal processing, audio programming and music for visuals, animation and video-games.
Music Education
In partnership with the Levinski-Wingate College for Education in Tel-Aviv, Rimon students develop the necessary skills and methodologies in areas of teaching, pedagogy, working with student ensembles in different age levels and incorporating music technology in today’s modern classroom.
The Rimon Jazz Institute
This high profile jazz performance program is designed for talented young musicians with an emphasis on jazz performance. The program concentrates on advanced skills in contemporary improvisation, jazz composition and arranging and individual style development.
