Upcoming Events: December 2009

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Abigail Aronson, Mark Whitfield, and Larry Watson, will cover a range of styles, including folk, jazz, soul, and Motown. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Darren Barrett, David Fiuczynksi, Kris Adams, and Winston Maccow. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including r&b, funk, jazz, and reggae. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Charlie Lewis and Jon Finn. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz and rock. Follow the "details" link for set start times. 4:45pm - Charlie Lewis 5:15pm - Jon Finn [details]

Blake Branch presents his jazz composition portfolio in this recital.

Pianist Minsun Park’s recital will feature different instrumental settings, originals, and jazz standards.

Gabrielle Goodman is an acclaimed vocalist, composer, and educator who has traveled the world providing back-up vocals for artists such as Roberta Flack, Chaka Kahn, Freddie Jackson and Brian Ferry. [details]

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Robert Schlink, Terri Lyne Carrington, Greg Osby, Leo Mollinari, and Nancy Morris. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including heavy metal, jazz, and contemporary Christian. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Carolyn Wilkins, Neal Itzler, and Kenwood Dennard. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, rock, pop, Latin, funk, and r&b. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

Jared Trace presents his jazz composition portfolio in this recital.

Ami Nakazono presents this senior saxophone recital.

Democracy in Dakar explores youth, hip-hop, and politics in Africa. The film screening will follow a live acoustic performance by featured artists from the film. [details]

Joe Birmingham's final performance at Berklee College of Music, a night to be remembered. It will be the last call to hear Joe grace the stages of the recital halls as he leads the best of the best in one funked up night that will be more than a recital—a celebration of four years of hard work. Get funked up! [details]

Guitarist Michael Kindel presents his senior guitar recital.

Berklee's premiere vocal event offers a variety of styles and musical settings for some of the college's exceptional singers. The outstanding lead singers will be chosen from more than 100 students who audition for a spot in this immensely popular concert.

Saxophonist Christopher Weller will be performing original and standard repertoire in the jazz idiom.

Guitarist Trevor Paul presents his senior recital.

Lee Moretti and her band deliver hooks with a one-two punch, reflecting on love, loss, and the powers of fate, change, and choice. People can't quite put their finger on what genre Emily Peal falls into. . . and that's a beautiful thing. "Quirk-rock," maybe? [details]

After more than 15 years making music, it's obvious Ohio duo Over the Rhine is in it for the long haul, and for keeps. Their commitment is underscored by their latest CD, The Trumpet Child, and its opening track, "I Wanna Waste Your Time," a manifesto of sorts for the artists recently named to Paste magazine's list of 100 Best Living Songwriters.

Video Game Orchestra is once again returning to the Berklee Performance Center to perform contemporary, orchestral video game music with a symphony, choir, and rock band.

Don't call it a simple return. Call it a metamorphosis, a deep progression, an inspired evolution or—perhaps most fitting—a rewarding exercise in self-actualization. Stepping into his own in order to connect to his heart and artistic vision, Graham Colton has emerged with a stunning collection of pop-rock melodies, lyrics, and emotions in 12 tracks that swing between love and heartbreak, trials and relief. [details]

Rickie Lee Jones, singer, songwriter, and guitarist, has become an American classic—from her 1979 "Chuck E's in Love" to the latest CD Balm in Gilead.

Mark White leads a group of five guitars with rhythm section.

Yoichi Suzuki presents this senior recital.

An evening of gospel music featuring Berklee’s Reverence Gospel Ensemble, Women of Virtue, Overjoyed, and Men of Valor, under the direction of Dennis Montgomery.

A product of America's rich aural folk tradition as well as classical and flamenco music, Mark O'Connor's creative journey began at the feet of a pair of musical giants. The first was the folk fiddler and innovator who created the modern era of American fiddling in the 1940s, Benny Thomasson; the second, French jazz violinist, Stephane Grappelli. Between these musical extremes, O'Connor absorbed knowledge and influence from the multitude of musical styles and genres he studied. Now, at age 47, he has melded and shaped these influences into a new American classical music, and a vision of an entirely American school of string playing. As the Los Angeles Times noted, he has "crossed over so many boundaries, that his style is purely personal."

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Drummer Sam Wiseman presents this recital.

Pianist Yuki Shibata presents this recital.

Great classic music from the history of jazz with featured vocalist Aubrey Logan.

A product of America's rich aural folk tradition as well as classical and flamenco music, Mark O'Connor's creative journey began at the feet of a pair of musical giants. The first was the folk fiddler and innovator who created the modern era of American fiddling in the 1940s, Benny Thomasson; the second, French jazz violinist, Stephane Grappelli. Between these musical extremes, O'Connor absorbed knowledge and influence from the multitude of musical styles and genres he studied. Now, at age 47, he has melded and shaped these influences into a new American classical music, and a vision of an entirely American school of string playing. As the Los Angeles Times noted, he has "crossed over so many boundaries, that his style is purely personal."

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In today’s music industry, artists have options that allow them to take control of their careers and avoid dependency on corporate backup. This clinic will explore the new internet-powered order in depth.  [details]

Clifford Bond presents his jazz composition portfolio in this recital.

Guitarist Julien Osty presents his senior recital.

Native New Yorker, London resident, former kindergarten gym teacher, and one-time Parisian street sweeper, Julian Velard is a true original, serving up old-school pop perfection with a raised eyebrow. [details]

A product of America's rich aural folk tradition as well as classical and flamenco music, Mark O'Connor's creative journey began at the feet of a pair of musical giants. The first was the folk fiddler and innovator who created the modern era of American fiddling in the 1940s, Benny Thomasson; the second, French jazz violinist, Stephane Grappelli. Between these musical extremes, O'Connor absorbed knowledge and influence from the multitude of musical styles and genres he studied. Now, at age 47, he has melded and shaped these influences into a new American classical music, and a vision of an entirely American school of string playing. As the Los Angeles Times noted, he has "crossed over so many boundaries, that his style is purely personal."

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In today’s music industry, artists have options that allow them to take control of their careers and avoid dependency on corporate backup. This clinic will explore the new internet-powered order in depth. [details]

Neil Omstead presents this recital.

Michael Silvey presents his senior guitar recital.

With nearly 30 years of experience under their belt, John Munson (Semisonic) and Matt Wilson (Tripping Shakespeare) have come together to form the Twilight Hours.

With Mark O'Connor, one of the most talented and imaginative artists working in music today, Berklee celebrates American and roots music in a big way. O'Connor will perform with both small bluegrass groups and a full orchestra composed of Berklee students. [details]

In today’s music industry, artists have options that allow them to take control of their careers and avoid dependency on corporate backup. This clinic will explore the new internet-powered order in depth. [details]

Guitarist Shintaro Hanada presents this recital.

Mario Rodriguez's senior recital, an event full of happiness and good music. All are welcome!

Incredible recreation of an actual live Led Zeppelin concert circa 1970s. This is an all-ages, family-friendly show. [details]

A concert featuring advanced student conductors in a program of Bloch, Copland, and Hindemith, directed by Louis Stewart.

The Advanced Vocal Performance Lab showcases students singing an array of styles from jazz, blies, rock, pop, and r&b.

The Piano Department's second year performance majors come together for a recital featuring some of their favorite songs, led by faculty pianist Laszlo Gardony.

Apostolos Paraskevas presents his recital.

Guitarist John Paolili presents his senior recital.

Each semester, music education students demonstrate their performance skills and their connection to the proficiencies, standards, and skills that they employ as teachers.

One of Berklee's most popular ensembles. The funk and soul group performs the music of the famed Tower of Power band, creating a wall of energy with six vocalists, eight horns, and five rhythm players.

The performer/songwriter concert presents some of the best singer/songwriters Berklee has to offer. Each of the entries are judged by both songwriting and performance criteria.

The world’s greatest classical music, presented in chamber music for piano, four hands, and piano plus other instruments. Come and enjoy classics through the ages.

Bret's Frets features advanced performance students.

Guitarist Daniel McGrath presents his senior recital.

This Broadway-style musical theater production will feature a 30-piece orchestra and 30 singers, with costumes, staging, and sets, to perform music by Frank Loesser. The night will include selections from The Most Happy Fella, Candide, Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, and more.

The Piano Department's second-year performance majors come together for a recital featuring some of their favorite songs, led by faculty pianist Laszlo Gardony.

The concert will be composed of the final solo performances of students in Tom Plsek’s Exploring Technology for Brass Lab. It is traditionally one of the more innovative and creative performances of the semester.

A guitar recital featuring some great blues and funk. The music will be great and the players won’t be half bad.

John Baboian’s Advanced Guitar Performance Lab performs every semester at the school and features some of Berklee’s best guitar players. The band consists of five guitars, bass, and drums and plays unique arrangements of songs from mainstream and contemporary jazz, Latin, and funk music genres.

Berklee's Executive Sessions series continues with a battle of the bands featuring some of Boston's favorite executive bands: the Loomers, 7 at Denny's, House Red, Six, and more. [details]

Mark Shilansky plays original jazz and popular music with his quartet featuring Dino Govoni on sax and Mark Walker on drums, with special guests including vocalist Alison Wedding.

A performance by faculty guitarist David Gilmore.

10 student singers plus a rhythm section perform vocal jazz from the great groups of the 20th century including Manhattan Transfer, the Four Freshmen, and the Boswell Sisters.

Students perform their final project from Creative Vocal Improvisation class.

Bassist Andy Doonan presents an eclectic mix of original music and covers. The performance is dedicated to the awareness of tendinitis and other playing-related injuries.

This ensemble of student vocalists with rhythm section will be team-taught by David Scott and Janice Pendarvis. The ensemble will explore the highest level of jazz harmonization and put together a compelling performance.

Selected students from the Vocal Styles Lab course perform and sing an array of styles—jazz, r&b, pop, and rock.

Selected students from the Vocal Styles Lab course perform and sing an array of styles—jazz, r&b, pop, and rock.

Hyunpill Shin presents this senior saxophone recital.

Like listening to old bluesmen on your iPod? Bronze Radio Return is about the juxtaposition of the old and the new. The members of this constantly touring band share a love for records created long before their childhoods.

The a cappella group Straight No Chaser has forged a unique style based on a combination of musical brilliance balanced with a healthy dose of self-deprecating humor. [details]

The virtuosi of Canadian Brass have made the brass quintet an exciting vehicle for serious concert music. The quintet—now entering its 40th season—has a long history of recording classical repertoire. They have a special affinity for baroque music, which requires the brilliance and musical structure that has become the Canadian Brass's trademark. [details]