A Message from the President

Commencement is one of our favorite times at Berklee—a time when we celebrate new graduates embarking on the next phase of life and present honorary doctorates to those who have made outstanding contributions in the field of music. A highlight of each year's festivities is the student tribute concert held the night before commencement, in recognition of the honorary degree recipients.

This section is designed to answer the most frequently asked questions about Berklee's commencement weekend, which will be held this year on May 7–8, 2010. Here you will find a schedule of events; information about the ceremony and this year's honorary degree recipients (when they are announced); plus details about invitations and tickets, dining and lodging, directions and parking, and other helpful suggestions for making this weekend a memorable experience for you and your guests.

You may also enjoy exploring our coverage of past Berklee commencements, including video, photo galleries, press releases, webcasts, addresses, feature stories, interviews, and more.

We look forward to sharing this exciting weekend with you. If you or your family have any questions about commencement 2010, email slandry@berklee.edu.

On behalf of the faculty, administration, and staff, I congratulate the members of the class of 2010 on your monumental achievement and look forward to following your future success!

Sincerely,

Roger H. Brown
President, Berklee College of Music