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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Ashley Zarah: Final Berklee Recital (Video Rewind)
In this video rewind from 2018, dark/pop performer Ashley Zarah returns to Boston for her final Berklee College of Music recital—an acoustic set filled with the tense music from her upcoming LP, Better Mess.
Martín Guas (Virtual Concert)
Martín Guas is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from La Plata, Argentina, whose music and lyrical style are deeply rooted in Latin American folk.
Guitar Performance and Composition Clinic: Tosin Abasi (Virtual Event)
Modern guitarist, composer, and eight-string player Tosin Abasi will perform and speak with Sheryl Bailey, assistant chair of the Guitar Department.
Ira Klein (Video Rewind)
In this video rewind from 2018, guitarist Ira Klein presents original music and arrangements of multigenerational blues songs.
Effortless Mastery Forum with Kenny Werner and Ben Wendel (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. This week's forum will feature Ben Wendel, Grammy-nominated saxophonist, bassoonist, and composer known for his work in the band Kneebody.
RE:VUE—Vocal Unity Event: Conservatory and College Vocalists Join Forces (Video Rewind)
In this video rewind from 2017, the Voice departments of the Conservatory and the College collaborate to present some of our best and brightest vocalists. The program showcases our stylistic diversity across a wide range of genres.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.