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What's Happening at Berklee

Ashley Sonlin, your guide to all things Berklee, tells you what's happening the week of May 20, 2013.

Carole King, Willie Nelson, and Annie Lennox Honored at Commencement

More than 1,050 graduates—the college’s largest-ever graduating class—and three music legends received degrees.

The Journey Begins for the Class of 2013

Berklee’s 2013 class—1,053 students representing 60 countries—will graduate this weekend. Many of them overcame significant obstacles, battling everything from cancer on down to skeptical parents. Here are a few brief profiles of the many talented and dedicated Berklee students who are soon to become alumni.

From Construction to Classroom: The Making of an Audio Complex

Berklee’s new 16-story building under construction at 160 Massachusetts Avenue is doubling as a teaching tool, with students observing design and construction in real time.

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Visiting Artist News

Wyclef Jean Rocks the BPC

August 13, 2009

Fugees legend Wyclef Jean turned the Berklee Performance Center into a virtual dance party during a Performance Perspectives Clinic.

The 2009-2010 Music Series at Berklee

August 03, 2009

Eight shows, great music from Cuba to Nashville, from roots to soul to jazz

Banjo Vagabond

July 23, 2009

Béla Fleck, jack of all genres and expert in some, mused on his road to Africa and back.

VIDEO: Bassist Larry Grenadier on Marsalis Berklee Jams

June 26, 2009

The innovative format let Grenadier and his bandmates teach by playing both for and with students.

VIDEO: Fly Drummer Jeff Ballard Talks Teaching

June 25, 2009

The jazz trio came to the college for a Marsalis Berklee Jams clinic/performance.

VIDEO: Fly Takes Off

June 24, 2009

The jazz trio taught by example as part of Marsalis Berklee Jams.

Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival, Sept. 18-26, 2009

June 08, 2009

Terri Lyne Carrington is named artistic director as the festival expands to five days and seven stages.

Video Game Demo Derby

May 28, 2009

Students got feedback from video game audio experts at this new Berklee event.

Cris Williamson: A Pioneer in Women's Music

May 13, 2009

Singer/songwriter Cris Williamson inspires students to dare to be themselves.

VIDEO: Meshell Ndegeocello at Berklee Girls Rock

May 11, 2009

Ndegeocello played with several student ensembles at the college.

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