Upcoming Events: December 2009

Student ensembles perform two afternoon recitals, led by faculty members Abigail Aronson and Mark Whitfield. 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]

Faculty member Larry Watson presents four student groups for a series of afternoon and evening recitals ranging from soul and rock to gospel and Motown. The performances fall on the anniversary of the day Rosa Parks made history when she refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery, Alabama bus. Click on the "details" link for set times and other information. [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, Lello 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 Ron Mahdi, Bruce Saunders, and Robert Schlink. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz and funk. Follow the "details" link for set start times. 1:45pm - Ron Mahdi 2:30pm -Bruce Saunders 3:15pm - Robert Schlink 4:00pm - Robert Schlink 4:45pm - Robert Schlink [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.

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Fernando Brandao, Bernando Hernandez, Daniel Moretti, Bob Pilkington, and Mike Ihde. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, Afro-pop, Latin, and country. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Dennis Cecere, Marcello Pellitteri, Nancy Morris, Craig Macrae, and Dave Weigert. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including pop, rock, jazz, country, Middle Eastern, indie, and world music. Follow the "details" link for set start times. 1:45pm - Dennis Cecere 2:30pm - Marcello Pellitteri 3:15pm - Nancy Morris 4:00pm - Craig Macrae 4:45pm - Dave Weigert [details]

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Ken Zambello, Barry Smith, Diane Wernick, and Marty Walsh. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, rock, r&b, and pop. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

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.

Rachel Platten is no stranger to the spotlight. After a life-changing experience in Trinidad performing, by fluke, in front of 100,000 screaming fans at the Trinidad Soca Monarch Finals, she returned to her native Boston and recorded her first record, Trust in Me. [details]

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.

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Kenwood Dennard, John Pierce, Bruno Raberg, and Winston Maccow. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, soul, and funk. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

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

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Sandra Kott, Jerry Cecco, Victor Mendoza, and Ken Cervenka. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, classical, and Latin jazz. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

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.

Widely named as one of last year's artists to watch, singer/songwriter Graham Colton has enjoyed breakout success with his hit single, "Best Days." The song has been all over radio airwaves and licensed for television, receiving massive exposure from American Idol as the coveted exit song in five episodes; Oprah's The Big Give; and national promo campaigns on ABC, MTV, and HBO, among others. [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.

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Lennie Stallworth, Joe Lovano, Nancy Zeltsman, and Matt Jensen. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including funk, marimba, 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 Mimi Rabson, Paul Fontaine, Ken Cervenka, and David Hollender. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz and bluegrass. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Bruce Nifong, Robert Kaufman, Charlie Lewis, and Ron Mahdi. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including Latin, jazz, funk, and New Orleans. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

Yoichi Suzuki presents this senior recital.

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

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.

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Leo Blanco, Darren Barrett, Tiger Okoshi, and Lennie Stallworth. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including fusion, jazz, funk, and music from South America. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [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, Stéphane 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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Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon recitals, led by faculty members Leo Blanco, Rebecca Cline, John Pierce, and Josh Rosen. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz and Latin jazz. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon recitals, led by faculty members Dave Samuels and Fernando Brandão. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz and music from Brazil. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

Pianist Yuki Shibata presents this recital.

Drummer Sam Wiseman presents this recital.

A poetry slam with the students of the Poetry Jam and Slam Class, LHUM-P450, featuring award-winning spoken word artist Bruce George and MC Simone Beaubien. Learn more about the event. [details]

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.

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Terri Lyne Carrington, Christiane Karam, Alain Mallett/Jamey Haddad, and Dave Samuels. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz and music from the Middle East. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Michael Wartofsky, Jeffrey Galindo, Barbara LaFitte, and Brian Ellis. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including klezmer/Yiddish, free jazz, hip-hop, and chamber music. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon recitals, led by faculty members Marcello Pellitteri, Lello Molinari, and George Russell. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, r&b, gospel, and Latin jazz. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [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 Julien Osty presents his senior recital.

Clifford Bond presents his jazz composition portfolio in this 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]

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Robin Ginenthal, Ron Mahdi, Ricardo Monzon, Ralph Peterson, and Dave Weigert. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, contemporary classical, and merengue. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [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, Stéphane 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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Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon recitals, led by faculty members Bruce Nifong, Ricardo Monzon, Oscar Stagnaro, and Consuelo Candelaria. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, Latin jazz, and Afro-Cuban. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon recitals, led by faculty members Fernando Brandao, Dave Weigert, Gwen Leathers, Marcello Pellitteri, and Linda Chase. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, Brazilian, pop, indie world, r&b, classical chamber, and the music of Cedar Walton. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

An acoustic concert of Sephardic music sung in Ladino (Judeo-Español), with beautiful modal-infused melodies in a music and language that have traveled throughout Spain and the Middle East since the Jewish and Muslim expulsion from Spain in 1492. The concert's theme is "a celebration of light," with songs of love, life, dreams, and faith. Featuring Julia Madeson, Tev Stevig, Brian O'Neill, Sabi Saltiel, and students Cagri Erdem, Jussi Reijonen, Sarah-Jane Pugh, and Jean-Pierre D'Alencon.

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]

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon recitals, led by faculty members Fernando Brandão, Linda Chase, Gwen Leathers, Marcello Pellitteri, and Dave Weigert. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including pop, indie, world, classical chamber music, and jazz. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

Neil Omstead presents this recital.

Michael Silvey presents his senior guitar recital.

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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 roots music in a big way. O'Connor will perform—along with Berklee faculty members Matt Glaser and John McGann—with small bluegrass groups, the Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra, and the Berklee Jazz/World String Orchestra, all of which are composed of Berklee students. [details]

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon and evening recitals, led by faculty members Brian Ellis, Dave Hollender, John McGann, Mark Simos, and Skip Smith. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including bluegrass, soul, and hip-hop. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon recitals, led by faculty members Brian Ellis, Winston Maccow, Mark Shilansky, Greg Wardson, and Diane Wernick. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, blues-rock, and spoken word. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [details]

Student ensembles perform a series of afternoon recitals, led by faculty members Jack Pezanelli, Joe Santerre, Lennie Stallworth, and Bill Thompson. These end-of-semester performance finals will cover a range of styles, including jazz, r&b, Latin, funk, and hip-hop. Follow the "details" link for set start times. [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]

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

Guitarist Shintaro Hanada presents this recital.

Wakey!Wakey! is Michael Grubbs, an NYC songwriter who blends gorgeous songcraft with a sense of humor to create original, heartfelt songs that make listeners stop what they're doing. The sometimes gorgeous, sometimes disturbing Sarah RabDAU and the Self-Employed Assassins opens. [details]

Live, interactive visuals and circuit-bent sound alterations by wizards of the Electronic Production and Design Department of Berklee College of Music. [details]

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

Looking for indoor entertainment for the family in December? Current Berklee students will perform holiday-inspired concerts at the Prudential Center the week of December 13. The inaugural show features fiddler Ivonne Hernandez and songwriter Liz Longley. [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]

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.

Looking for indoor entertainment for the family in December? Current Berklee students will perform holiday-inspired concerts at the Prudential Center the week of December 13. The December 14 show features Emily Elbert. [details]

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.

Looking for indoor entertainment for the family in December? Current Berklee students will perform holiday-inspired concerts at the Prudential Center the week of December 13. The December 15 show features Luisa Sobral. [details]

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.

Berklee celebrates the 100th anniversary of the birth of Frank Loesser, one of the most influential composers for Hollywood and Broadway. This Broadway-style musical theater production will feature a 30-piece orchestra and 30 singers, with costumes, staging, and sets. The night will include selections from The Most Happy Fella, Candide, Fiddler on the Roof, Guys and Dolls, and more. Vocalist and musical theater great Jo Loesser, wife of the late Frank Loesser, will perform.

Come join the Bass Department faculty for nothing-but-bass arrangements of holiday favorites. Sound odd? It is, and wonderfully so. Rich Appleman, Bass Department chair, describes it as "the lowest in holiday sounds," while others call it their favorite Berklee tradition. If you've never laughed or teared up at instrumental music, then come to this show: it must be seen and heard to be truly understood.

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.

Looking for indoor entertainment for the family in December? Current Berklee students will perform holiday-inspired concerts at the Prudential Center the week of December 13. The December 16 show features Tubby Love. [details]

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 ends its third season of Executive Sessions with a battle of the bands featuring some of Boston's favorite executive bands: the Loomers, 7 at Danny's, House Red, Six, and more. [details]

Mark Shilansky and his quartet play Latin-influenced jazz with lots of fun new chords added to jazz standards, and original tunes that are complex yet catchy, all served up with Shilansky's virtuosic piano playing and soulful singing. Special guest singers (Alison Wedding, David Thorne Scott, and Yumiko Matsuoka) will help render tunes from Shilansky's latest release, Join the Club, and some of Shilansky's vocal jazz arrangements, including an original Christmas tune. With Dino Govoni, sax; Keala Kaumeheiwa, bass; and Mark Walker, drums.

A performance by faculty guitarist David Gilmore [details]

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.

Looking for indoor entertainment for the family in December? Current Berklee students will perform holiday-inspired concerts at the Prudential Center the week of December 13. The December 17 show features Nini & Ben. [details]

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.

Looking for indoor entertainment for the family in December? Current Berklee students will perform holiday-inspired concerts at the Prudential Center the week of December 13. The December 18 show features Silvina Moreno. [details]

Hyunpill Shin presents this senior saxophone recital.

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. 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.

Looking for indoor entertainment for the family in December? Current Berklee students will perform holiday-inspired concerts at the Prudential Center the week of December 13. The December 19 show features Neara Russell and Dear Havannah. [details]

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]

Virtuoso jazz violinist Ben Powell, a 2009 Berklee graduate, leads a group that includes Tim Ray on piano, Bruno Raberg on bass, and Bob Tamagni on drums. The concert is a centerpiece of this year's First Night Boston festival. [details]

First Night Boston, Berklee College of Music, and WGBH 89.7 present Anat Cohen at the Berklee Performance Center on New Year's Eve, kicking off NPR's annual worldwide broadcast Toast of the Nation. The concert is a centerpiece of this year's First Night Boston festival. Entrancing audiences on both clarinet and saxophone, Berklee alumna Cohen is one of jazz's brightest young stars. Her quartet features Jason Lindner on piano, Joe Martin on bass, and Daniel Freedman on drums. [details]