Musical Performances from the 2020 and 2021 Virtual Commencement Celebrations

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Date
May 25, 2022
Contributor
GSD News

The 2020 and 2021 Harvard Graduate School of Design Virtual Commencements included original musical compositions and performances from a range of artists who joined the GSD’s festivities from across the country. As we welcome back our 2020 and 2021 graduates for a Special Commencement Ceremony on May 29, 2022, we invite you to again enjoy these musical highlights.

Mikel Patrick Avery and the Trendsetter Brass Band

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Title of the full work (including all songs): “Tin Can”

Performed at the 2020 GSD Commencement Ceremony.

Brandee Younger

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Set List:

  • “Shelter in Place” by Brandee Younger
  • “Unrest I” by Brandee Younger
  • “Softly as in a Morning Sunrise” by Sigmund Romberg and Roger Hammerstein
  • “Essence of Ruby” by Brandee Younger

Performed at the 2021 GSD Commencement Ceremony.

Tomeka Reid Quartet

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Set List:

  • “Woodlawn”
  • “Old New”

Performed at the 2021 GSD Commencement Ceremony.

Natural Information Society

Natural Information Society 2021 Commencement Performance
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Song title: “Remarks on Soil, Clouds, & Hope.” Composition by Joshua Abrams. Paintings by Lisa Alvarado. Musicians: Joshua Abrams (guimbri), Lisa Alvarado (harmonium), Kara Bershad (harp), Hamid Drake (tar), Nick Mazzarella (alto saxophone), Mai Sugimoto (flute)

Performed at the 2021 GSD Commencement Ceremony.

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