Take Note: The Berklee Award for Innovative Teaching

In 2010, Berklee College of Music introduced a new award, Take Note: The Berklee Award for Innovative Teaching, which recognizes excellence, commitment, and innovation in the teaching and development of contemporary music education. This award is designed to take note of music educators who have contributed to the advancement of music education and inspired their students to reach for their dreams. Recipients represent the highest standards of teaching and education, bringing distinction and awareness to their institution and their students.

The March 5, 2011 recipient of the Take Note Award was Dr. Radio Cremata.

Dr. Radio Cremata teaches music in Miami, FL where he runs a successful high school music program integrating popular music and technology. He and his students have performed in national and international venues ranging from classical honor choirs, bands and orchestras, to contemporary, jazz, rock and gospel festivals. His research interests include: Music Technology in Pre-Service Teacher Training, Alternative Approaches to Teaching With Music Technologies, Modifying Existing Technologies to Adapt to Music Education Settings, Vocational Music Technology Education, Efficacy of Technology in Recruitment and Retention in School Music Programs, and Developing Pedagogical Solutions to Teach With and About Music Technology.

Stay tuned for 2012 Take Note information coming soon!