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sitc 26 1 — Students perform at beloved locations throughout Boston as part of Berklee's free Summer in the City concert series.

Image by Johanna Snow

Berklee’s Summer in the City Returns with Free Concerts Throughout Boston Area

The series features Berklee students, faculty, and alumni performing at popular venues throughout Boston and beyond.

Elaina Spiro performing with her cello on stage — Photo by Mason Davis

Announcing STAGES Magazine 2026

Marking a decade since Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music joined forces, this issue spotlights some of the groundbreaking student outcomes made possible by this historic merger and the innovators, artists, and ideas pushing conservatory education into the future.

Theater students performing on stage in 'Alice by Heart' in a row with their arms spread out making a circle of arms — Photo by Eric Antoniou

The Next Act

Dean Krisha Marcano’s vision for a connected Theater Division, and the fund making it possible

Chloe Clarke Smith

Mapping an Education

How composer Chloe Clarke Smith navigated her Boston Conservatory experience and brought new meaning to her work

Dancers on stage in front of a n ornage background. Dancer in foreground has left hand lifted towards the ceiling with the right hands horizontal towards the right side. — Commercial dance students perform Fosse’s “Beat Me Daddy, Eight to the Bar" as part of the 2026 Commercial Dance BFA Concert.

Photo by Eric Antoniou

Signature Style

Boston Conservatory’s Dance Division teams up with The Verdon Fosse Legacy for a five-year partnership.

Elaina Spiro playing the cello on stage — Photo by Mason Davis

Ready for Her Take

Cellist Elaina Spiro leveraged her experience in Berklee’s recording studios—and her talent for networking—to jumpstart her career as a session musician.