Events
Berklee hosts hundreds of events throughout the year, including performances by students, faculty, and visiting artists, as well as master classes, panel discussions, conferences, and other professional development opportunities.
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Events for Prospective Students: Check out our admissions events page to register.
The Gathering with Adam Cruz (Virtual Event)
Drummer, composer, and educator Adam Cruz was born in New York City and has been a vital creative force on the international jazz scene for the last two decades.
Berklee Songwriting Original Open Mic No. 2 (Virtual Event)
Berklee's Songwriting Department will continue its open mic shows virtually on a monthly basis. Each show, open to all students regardless of major, features original material (no covers), is hosted by a department faculty member, and will be streamed live on the Songwriting Department's Facebook page.
Brian Urra (Virtual Concert)
Brian Urra, a Chilean violinist, dancer, and composer with more than 15 years of performance experience, performs.
Yoga for Musicians (Virtual Event)
Join fellow Berklee alumni for a break from the music and enjoy an alumni-led yoga session sponsored by L.A.'s Buddha Music Group.
Effortless Mastery Forum with Kenny Werner (Virtual Event)
Kenny Werner, artistic director of the Effortless Mastery Institute, discusses various topics with special guests such as Victor Wooten, Doug Johnson, Bob Lada, Lincoln Goines, and others.
Berklee World Strings (Virtual Performance)
Directed by Eugene Friesen, Berklee World Strings perform "Agua de beber" featuring cellist and vocalist Kely Pinheiro and violist Noah Leong.
Global Connections: Berklee Global Academic Partner IMEP Paris College of Music
Join us for this live discussion about how Berklee and IMEP Paris College of Music are collaborating together to provide students with robust educational opportunities.
The 14th Annual Business of Hip-Hop Symposium: 'Fight the Power': Hip-Hop and Politics (Virtual Event)
With the most consequential election of our time less than one week away, three of the most influential artist/activists in the industry today will join forces to discuss the past, present, and future impact of hip-hop music on the political landscape. Our guests will discuss their roles in the hip-hop/political revolution, the use of music to inspire political change, and the need for more artists to stand up and speak out.
Terri Lyne Carrington and Danilo Pérez in Concert (Virtual Concert)
In celebration of Berklee College of Music's 75th anniversary, Terri Lyne Carrington, founder and artistic director of the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice, and Danilo Pérez, founder and artistic director of the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, will perform a virtual concert with students from their respective institutes.
Visiting Artist Series: Tony Succar (Virtual Event)
Tony Succar is a two-time Latin Grammy–winning artist, producer, composer, and arranger whose talents stem from a passion for music gifted to him early in life. In 2019 for his album Mas de mi, he took home Latin Grammys for Producer of the Year and Best Salsa Album, making history as the youngest winner ever to win both categories.
Effortless Mastery Forum with Kenny Werner (Virtual Event)
Kenny Werner, artistic director of the Effortless Mastery Institute, discusses various topics with special guests such as Victor Wooten, Doug Johnson, Bob Lada, Lincoln Goines, and others.
Visiting Artist Series: Pinar Toprak (Virtual Event)
Pinar Toprak B.M. ’00 is one of the most refreshing voices in film music. With her orchestral music for Captain Marvel, she became the first female composer to score a film set in the Marvel cinematic universe.
Performance Ear Training Clinic with New York City Jazz Guitarists
Four New York City jazz guitarists—Mike Stern, Leni Stern, Wayne Krantz, and Sheryl Bailey—will share performances, advice, and conversation with Allan Chase, chair of the Ear Training Department, and Kim Perlak, chair of the Guitar Department.
Virtual Berklee in the Round No. 2
Berkee in the Round (BITR) is a series of free performances showcasing Berklee students and is inspired by the intimate performances at the world-famous Bluebird Cafe rounds in Nashville, Tennessee.
Oscar D'León Meets Berklee (Virtual Concert)
In celebration of Berklee College of Music's 75th anniversary, Venezuelan artist Oscar D'León will perform a virtual concert with Berklee students.
Visiting Artist Series: Audra McDonald (Virtual Event)
Audra McDonald is known for the breadth and versatility of her artistry as a singer and an actor. The winner of a record-breaking six Tony Awards, two Grammy Awards, and an Emmy Award, in 2015 she was named one of Time’s 100 most influential people and received a National Medal of Arts—America’s highest honor for achievement in the field—from President Barack Obama.
Yoga for Musicians (Virtual Event)
Join fellow Berklee alumni for a break from the music and enjoy an alumni-led yoga session sponsored by L.A.'s Buddha Music Group.
Visiting Artist Series: T-Pain (Virtual Event)
Grammy-winning artist T-Pain delivers high-energy, charismatic tunes that have garnered him a gargantuan fan base. He has collaborated with everyone from Lil' Wayne (collectively known as T-Wayne) to Taylor Swift while winning two Grammys: one for his collaboration with Kanye West on 2008’s "Good Life" and the other with Jamie Foxx on 2010’s "Blame It."
Berklee Songwriting Original Open Mic No. 3 (Virtual Event)
Berklee's Songwriting Department will continue its open mic shows virtually on a monthly basis. Each show, open to all students regardless of major, features original material (no covers), is hosted by a department faculty member, and will be streamed live on the Songwriting Department's Facebook page.
Visiting Artist Series: JP Saxe (Virtual Event)
Born in Toronto and based in Los Angeles, singer-songwriter JP Saxe always finds a way to cut beyond the surface, tapping into universal emotions and human experience. His most recent single, "A Little Bit Yours," came off the back of his debut MTV Video Music Awards performance.