Berklee City Music News

The annual event, filled with world-class performances, will benefit Berklee City Music students.

Currently celebrating its 30th anniversary, the City Music program has to date awarded 274 four-year, full-tuition scholarships, totaling over $33 million.

This year’s event featured performances by the Family Stone, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, the Berklee Indian Ensemble, and more.

Since its inception, the City Music program has awarded more than 250 four-year, full-tuition scholarships, totaling over $30 million.

The $25,000 award will support City Music’s High School Academy and Preparatory Academy programs.

Nine ambassadors representing all aspects of the music industry will advise, mentor, and work with Berklee City Music students throughout the academic year.

Eight students from Berklee City Music programs across the country will attend the college on four-year, full-tuition awards.

The $15,000 award will support City Music’s High School Academy and Preparatory Academy programs.

Massachusetts's first black Congresswoman called for greater inclusion in the media at Berklee's Unsung Heroes Ceremony.

The 25th annual Encore Gala included guest musicians such as Chaka Khan, Grandmaster Flash, and Livingston Taylor. 

Rob Rose, whose influence was felt by students aspiring to be performers, retires after 50 years at Berklee.

Five young musicians from underserved communities in Boston and across the U.S. were awarded four-year, full-tuition scholarships to attend Berklee during an emotional presentation at the Berklee Performance Center on Tuesday, August 8. 

The 2016 Berklee City Music Summit featured Academy Award-winning rapper Frayser Boy, Grammy-winning guitarist Larry Carlton, Snarky Puppy's Michael League, and Jennifer McCrea, coauthor of The Generosity Network. The summit was an opportunity for community organizations across the U.S. and Canada who participate in the Berklee City Music® program to collaborate around enabling youth from underserved communities to develop musically, academically, socially, and emotionally, primarily through the study of contemporary music.

Emceed by actor and comedian Sinbad, the City Music scholarship presentation came at the conclusion of the Berklee Five-Week Summer Performance Program, the last hurdle for scholarship winners to clear before beginning their college careers.

Ensemble and City Music faculty Chantel Hampton '08 and Alonzo Harris underscore the importance of being versatile as a musician and how technology can enhance performance. 

Krystal Banfield, dean for Berklee City Music, received the 2016 Amtrak Pioneer Award, an award that honors African-American leaders who have made impactful contributions to the city of Boston.

The Berklee PULSE® Music Method expands to Metro Nashville Public Schools and the School District of Philadelphia, providing over 400 music teachers with access to the comprehensive online platform.

City Music student Muñeca Diaz is the beneficiary of a handmade bass, thanks to a donor's generosity at this year's Encore Gala.

The fifth annual Berklee City Music Summit brings music educators, professional musicians, and students together for networking and collaboration.

Boston’s philanthropic community came out in force for Berklee’s 21st annual Encore Gala to benefit the Berklee City Music program on Saturday, October 24, 2015.

J. Curtis Warner Jr. has been named to lead Berklee's new Office of Community and Government Relations as associate vice president. 

Thirteen young musicians from underserved communities in Boston and across the U.S. were awarded four-year full tuition scholarships to attend Berklee at an emotional presentation at the Berklee Performance Center on Tuesday, August 11.

Students, musicians, and filmmakers united for the launch of the Take Me to the River Education Initiative at the World Famous Apollo Theater on February 12.

The 4th annual Berklee City Music Network Conference explored the changing role of American popular music in education today.

Berklee's 20th annual gala raised nearly $2 million for Berklee City Music with help from Jaime Lee Curtis and George Clinton. 

Berklee trumpet player Arnetta Johnson receives a major scholarship from Blues Babe Foundation on BET's An Evening of Stars, a celebrity-studded award show sponsored by the United Negro College Fund.

Berklee and Little Kids Rock are bringing a modern band curriculum to 600 New York City public schools, serving 60,000 students in kindergarten through 12th grade. 

On August 12 at the Berklee Performance Center, 18 students were awarded full scholarships to Berklee College of Music.

For Gerami Groover, enrolling in the Music Technology Innovation graduate program at Berklee’s Valencia, Spain campus has been a capstone to her Berklee trajectory.

The Berklee City Music Faculty Outreach Program culminates with a concert on May 17.

Summer in the City presents free performances throughout Boston and culminates with the free Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival on September 27, 2014.

In his new role as VP for education outreach and social entrepreneurship, Lee Whitmore will preside over the Berklee City Music program in Boston and 46 network sites across the country.

The Berklee City Music Network, a national network of organizations that provide contemporary music instruction, mentoring, and scholarship opportunities to underserved teens at no cost, announces its 44th and 45th partner sites: Renaissance Youth Center in Bronx, New York, and Camden Repertory Theater in Camden, New Jersey. 

Berklee City Music students perform the national anthem at TD Bank Garden after an on-campus visit from Celtics star forward Brandon Bass. 

The 19th annual gala raised money for Berklee City Music.

The Berklee City Music Network conference features national leaders in education and development addressing challenges and solutions in serving underserved communities. 

The 13th annual Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival was held on September 28, 2013. Thousands of music lovers gathered along several city blocks in Boston to enjoy jaw-dropping free performances from some of today’s most talented artists on three stages.

New City Music Boston director Misael Martinez has made a career of helping students to overcome challenges and set their sights on achieving secondary and higher education. 

Berklee City Music scholarships pave the way for music education for youth from underserved communities.

On September 28, music lovers of all ages will gather for the 13th annual Berklee Beantown Jazz Festival in Boston’s historic South End.

Natixis Global Asset Management and Berklee partnership expands series to more than 200 free outdoor concerts, including the BeanTown Jazz Festival on September 28.

Berklee students and corporate executives collaborate on a concert that raised more than $288,000 for Berklee's City Music program.

More than 70 women will grace the stage at the Berklee Performance Center when Berklee's Women Musicians Network (WMN) presents its 16th annual concert on Thursday, March 7. Female students from countries around the world—including Indonesia, Colombia, Lithuania, India, and Norway—will showcase their songwriting, arranging, performing, producing, and engineering talents in this popular concert. The show features 13 diverse acts ranging from big band and acoustic jazz to Balkan folk, rock, poetry, and 1950s Italian doo-wop. 

The eighteenth annual Encore Gala, which drew more than 900 guests, raised money for the Berklee City Music Program.

Boston's biggest block party—the Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival—drew 50,000 visitors. This year's festival highlighted women in jazz. 

Jordan Williams was so impressed with the Five-Week Summer Performance Program last year that he came back for another session—this time to focus primarily on jazz.

One of Boston's largest, most popular festivals celebrates women in jazz this September.

Krystal Banfield has been appointed dean of Berklee City Music. In this role, she becomes the first African-American woman on the college's executive leadership team.

PULSE's partnership allows student songwriters and producers from across the Berklee City Music Network to collaborate on song creation.

The 17th annual gala raised money for Berklee City Music.

PULSE documents five local bands' music-making for an online teaching tool.

Banded, a documentary for Berklee's PULSE online curriculum, captured the intersection of inspiration and education.

This bassist's participation in Berklee's City Music program has paid off in high-profile gigs and a full-tuition scholarship to Berklee.

Tuffus Zimbabwe, a City Music alumnus, will perform at a free show in his old neighborhood.

Berklee faculty and staff give back to the birthplace of jazz, helping build homes in Louisiana.

At Berklee's annual faculty conference, a panel discussed the best ways to push students to the head of the class—literally.

The free event features student performances and a panel discussion on Boston's busing era.

Berklee City Music executive director J. Curtis Warner Jr. received the 2010 Humanitarian of the Year award.

In partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston and the Music and Youth Initiative, Berklee's new music education facility includes a recording studio, and ensemble and practice rooms, and will serve 100 students weekly.

The sixteenth-annual gala raised money for Berklee City Music.

A Berklee City Music alumnus steps into a long-running ensemble.

One student's dream helped a team of Berklee students show a village of children the world of music.

It was a life-changing night for 14 talented youth, who could not afford to come to Berklee on their own.

Winners of full-tuition scholarships will be revealed.

Legendary producer Quincy Jones praises and offers advice to City Music students.

The gift will support Berklee's urban music outreach programs.

Five Berklee graduates and a student earned the chance to compete in the Hollywood Week round of American Idol.

City Music participants get to share a stage with legendary jazz bassist Ron Carter.

The Unsung Heroes Breakfast also includes a panel discussion with 1961 Freedom Riders Jean Thompson and Judith Ann Wright.

Berklee work-study students bring their knowledge to classrooms and clubhouses around Boston.

The Anaheim youth organization is the third California-based program and 15th overall to join the Berklee City Music Network.

Young musicians from the Boston area and City Music Network sites around the country accepted Berklee scholarships at an emotional presentation.

Students from across the country were selected to attend the Five-Week Summer Performance Program on full scholarships.

Berklee's first City Music Festival will culminate in the awarding of full-tuition scholarships at the Blowout Concert.

Berklee and ParkARTS present the annual Jazz at the Fort concert at Roxbury's historic Highland Park.

The college is auditioning students and awarding scholarships at Stax Music Academy, February 14-15.

Berklee City Music Recognizes Liz Walker for Community Influence

Simon and Guest look forward to more interaction with students and faculty.

This dedicated Boston native puts his faith in drums and the divine.

The college's youth music education program won the prestigious 2008 Coming Up Taller Award.

The college held its 14th annual gala to benefit the Berklee City Music youth program.

Ten young musicians from urban Boston neighborhoods accepted full scholarships to Berklee at an emotional presentation on Tuesday, August 12.

An alumna saxophonist says Berklee is "for the musician of today."

Matthew Witek is getting as much teaching experience as possible as he prepares for a career as a music educator.

The Berklee City Music All-Stars travel far from Berklee to help mark a turning point in the college's City Music program.