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Beyoncé performing on stage with her arms outstretched to the audience

Beyoncé performing during a stop on her Renaissance Tour in 2023.

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How 'Freedom' by Beyoncé Became a Campaign Anthem

Emmett G. Price III discusses the history of political campaign music and what makes "Freedom" such a versatile and poignant song.

Headshot of Mateo Londoño with a music production setup in the background

Mateo Londoño

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Student Spotlight: Mateo Londoño

The producer talks about leaving Berklee to grieve the passing of a close friend and fellow student and then returning to finish his degree. He chronicles these emotions in his new song "Pachanga." 

Headshot collage of former Boston Ballet principal dancer John Lam, actor De’Lon Grant, and mezzo-soprano Sandra Piques Eddy.

Former Boston Ballet principal dancer John Lam, actor De’Lon Grant, and mezzo-soprano Sandra Piques Eddy are among dozens of new Conservatory faculty members. 

Boston Conservatory Adds a Robust Roster of Artists to Its Faculty

Nearly 30 new faculty across the Dance, Music, and Theater divisions bring industry expertise from the Boston Ballet to Broadway and from the fields of ethnomusicology to circus arts.

Music education students play in and conduct an ensemble

Music education students play in and conduct an ensemble.

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Why Music Educators Choose Berklee’s Graduate Programs

Explore Berklee's flexible master’s degrees and certificate in music education, and get advice from working teachers and online learners who’ve studied here.

2024 Signature Series Gospel Extravaganza Concert

Left to right: Berklee Professor Dennis Montgomery III, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Dr. Teresa Hairston-Jackson, the Rev. Dr. Milton Biggham, Lisa Harrigan ‘83, Ms. Evelyn D. Lee, and Berklee Dean Emmett G. Price III at the 2024 Signature Series Gospel Extravaganza Concert.

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Berklee's Africana Studies Division Launches New Degree Program in Black Music and Culture

The first area of focus is gospel music, which will encompass artistry, industry, and culture.