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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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Berklee News

Alumni Profile: Howard Shore's Journey

May 10, 2008

Berklee alumnus cites passion and collaboration as the keys to success.

Berklee's Dr. Magpie Flies into DC

May 09, 2008

Innovative string jazz band plays the Family Theater on May 22.

VIDEO: XM Radio Features Berklee's Dr. Magpie

May 09, 2008

Dr. Magpie, an alt-folk/jazz band of Berklee students, performs live on XM Radio.

PODCAST: Nesi

May 09, 2008

Listen to an award-winning Rhode Island rapper in the new episode of Sounds of Berklee.

Alumni Talk About the Big Break

May 08, 2008

Members of Avril Lavigne's band return to their alma mater.

Beyond Nickel Creek

May 05, 2008

Mandolin wunderkind Chris Thile wanders in new directions.

Building a Bridge to Mississippi

May 05, 2008

Berklee partners with two blues foundations to bring talented young musicians from Mississippi to Boston this summer.

Foretelling the Future

May 02, 2008

A panel of industry experts discuss the changing music business.

Students Head North to Salem

April 29, 2008

Berklee and the Salem Jazz and Soul Festival are cosponsoring a pre-festival line-up of some of Berklee's best.

Professors Land New Grants

April 28, 2008

Three Berklee faculty members win grants from the college for projects relating to music and culture from Taiwan and Brazil.

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