04/12/17 Peter Gordon - Director, Berklee Center in LA
Peter Gordon is the Director of Berklee College of Music\u2019s Los Angeles office and has been the college\u2019s senior west coast representative for more than 23 years.\xa0 The Berklee Center in LA was the college\u2019s first satellite office and it has helped create one of the most effective alumni networks in the music industry.\xa0 Peter\u2019s role includes building strategic relationships for the college within the music and entertainment industry, all geared towards creating internship opportunities for undergrads and career opportunities for the alumni. \xa0\xa0
\xa0Originally from Australia, Peter began studying flute at the age of eight and was soon active in regional youth orchestras in both Perth and Sydney.\xa0 He discovered the world of improvisation in the late \u201860s when both Jethro Tull and Traffic burst onto the scene, and he eventually decided to attend Berklee.\xa0 After graduating with a Performance degree, he joined Berklee\u2019s woodwind department and was on the faculty from 1978-1984.\xa0
\xa0After moving to L.A. in 1985, his freelance performance career began with 3 years touring as part of the Tom Jones horn section, and has subsequently included 3 CDs as a solo artist and recording sessions for numerous film, TV and video game scores and soundtracks.
\xa0Peter currently also serves as Program Committee Chair for the Mr. Holland\u2019s Opus Foundation, is a member of the Society of Composers & Lyricists, BMI, and the Musicians Union.\xa0 His extended education includes an MBA from Pepperdine University.