Happy Holidays from Berklee

Dear Berklee community,

As we close the book on a fantastic semester and head into a well-deserved winter break, I want to wish you all the best for a joy-filled holiday season. I’m deeply grateful for the many ways you help make our community so vibrant and supportive, and I continue to be inspired by the talent and creativity on display here every day.

And because the season is about spreading joy, I’m excited to share Berklee’s annual holiday video—a tradition that brings together remarkable performances from across our locations in Boston, Valencia, New York, and Abu Dhabi. Our video for 2025, “December”—Earth, Wind & Fire’s holiday adaptation of their classic song “September”—features student vocalists, instrumentalists, and dancers, along with a guest appearance by Berklee alum B. David Whitworth ’84, a longtime member of Earth, Wind & Fire.

You’ve given so much of yourselves this semester, and I hope the coming weeks offer the chance to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends. I’m excited for the possibilities the new year will bring, and I look forward to seeing you all in 2026. 

Yours, 

Jim Lucchese
President