Events: Clinics and Master Classes

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts shares compositional techniques and reveals what's behind some of his favorite compositions. 
 

Admission
Free
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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Vocalist Tierney Sutton and pianist Tamir Hendelman draw on more than two decades of musical collaboration, touring, arranging, and their duo recording, SPRING, to explore how musicians bring out the best in one another. Through demonstrations and shared insights, they’ll explore the art of listening deeply, finding the groove, embracing spontaneity, and getting to the heart of a song. Together, they’ll share ways to turn accompaniment into genuine musical conversation—balancing preparation with the freedom to respond in the moment. Students are warmly invited to perform with their partners and receive feedback. 
 

Admission
Free
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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Edmundson Visiting Artist Anthony Cheung discusses his creative process. 
 

Admission
Free
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Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Boston Baroque and Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Vocal Arts Division proudly present a master class with American soprano Amanda Forsythe.

Admission
Free
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Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States

One of the world’s most sought-after teachers, Boris Berman heads the Piano Department of Yale School of Music and conducts master classes throughout the world. He has been named an honorary professor of Shanghai Conservatory, Danish Royal Conservatory in Copenhagen, and China Conservatory. His master class with Boston Conservatory students is free and open to the public.

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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Digital practice saxophone company EMEO will be on campus to present its latest version of the EMEO, discuss the technology, and hold space for play testing of the instruments. 
 

Admission
Free
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Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

On February 1, 2027, Christine Guter will lead a discussion about what it takes to succeed in graduate school as a vocalist, singing for film scoring, and jazz singing in Southern California. On February 2, 2027, Guter will sing creative interpretations of jazz, pop, and Brazilian songs with a four-piece rhythm section and later, give a vocal jazz master class to Berklee student vocalists.

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Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

On February 1, 2027, Christine Guter will lead a discussion about what it takes to succeed in graduate school as a vocalist, singing for film scoring, and jazz singing in Southern California. On February 2, 2027, Guter will sing creative interpretations of jazz, pop, and Brazilian songs with a four-piece rhythm section and later, give a vocal jazz master class to Berklee student vocalists.

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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Come join the Berklee harpists for their twenty-fifth annual recital. The program will feature classical, contemporary, jazz, original music, and more, plus a performance by the guzheng, a musical relative of the harp. 

Admission
Free
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Studio 106
132 Ipswich Street (Richard Ortner Studio Building), Floor 1—Studio 106
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera (BLO) proudly present a master class with BLO music director and conductor David Angus.

Admission
FREE

Past Events

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Venue Title
JGJ Forum Room 130
1249 Boylston St., room 130
Boston
MA
02215

This week's Gathering guest is Katherine McVicker, music agent and founder of the boutique music firm Music Works International (MWI). With agents based in Europe, the United States, and Latin America, MWI books over 600 performances annually worldwide and represents over 40 of the top jazz, Americana, and world music artists performing today including Linda May Han Oh, Branford Marsalis, and Dianne Reeves.

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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States

Saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts explores various techniques and directions in improvisation.

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Venue Title
Opera + Community Studios at Boston Lyric Opera
15 Channel Center Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02210
United States

Boston Conservatory at Berklee and Boston Lyric Opera proudly present a master class with Patricia Raccette, the American soprano, director, and master teacher.

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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The Rhythm Method string quartet presents a concert of contemporary music, including pieces by Berklee writing students. 
 

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

In this clinic, Professor Norm Zocher will demonstrate a uniquely guitaristic approach to tonal, polytonal, and atonal improvising on the fretboard.

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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The great Jimmy Haslip joins Berklee's John Patitucci and Steve Bailey for a deep dive into groove, technique, the music business, and some serious jams with Nir Felder and Lil John Roberts.

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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Join bass legend Jimmy Haslip as he explores the skills that make him one of the most versatile and busiest bass players in Los Angeles, California. The concert will feature his monumental work with the Yellowjackets and more.
 

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Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The Latin Roots Series from Berklee's Latin Music Studies invites you to join Ignacio Varchausky, founder and artistic director of Orquesta Escuela de Tango Emilio Balcarce, for a closer look at tango. This clinic will serve as an introduction to the musical principles behind the tango orchestra: its rhythmic structures, articulation, phrasing, ensemble interaction, and stylistic identity.

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Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Boston Baroque and Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Vocal Arts Division proudly present German British lyric baritone Benjamin Appl for a master class focusing on German lieder.

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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Emiliano Coronel discusses the importance of being a versatile musician in today’s music scene, covering key topics such as music production, arranging, songwriting, and performance.