About Me

Luke McGinnis is a 7th semester student at Berklee College of Music. He is studying Professional Music with a focus in arranging and conducting and is a voice principal. Luke leads the Y Chromotones, an all-male a cappella group at Berklee.

Experience & Education

Current

  • President for Berklee Student Government Association (SGA)
    November 2011 to Present (about a year and a half)

    Responsibility of the SGA is to be the intermediary between the students and both the academic and administrative community at Berklee. As the elected representation of, by, and for the students of Berklee College of Music, we are the leading force that reflects the collective voice of the students.

  • Founder, Director, Arranger for The Y Chromotones
    October 2010 to Present (over 2 years)

    I founded The Y Chromotones, an all-male a cappella group at Berklee. We have performed at the Berklee Performance Center numerous times, as well as around Boston at various events. I arrange music for the group, lead rehearsals, and conduct.

Past

  • Sales Associate for Earthshaking Music
    March 2008 to August 2011 (over 3 years)

    Earthshaking Music is a musical instrument and equipment retail store. I worked with customers to help them find what they were looking for, and gave input on choices of equipment.

Education

  • BA in Professional Music at Berklee College of Music
    2010 to Present (Expected completion 2014)