Events: Student Recitals

Be prepared to stop

Martina Sabariego

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Martina Sabariego: Be Prepared To Stop
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Valencian composer and bassist Martina Sabariego presents Be Prepared To Stop, a set of original music written during her time at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.

Magalí Benítez: Echoes of Paraguay

Magalí Benítez

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Magalí Benítez: Echoes of Paraguay
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Pianist and composer Magalí Benítez, from Paraguay, presents a set of original compositions and arrangements that bridge jazz with Paraguayan and South American influences.

Admission
Free
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Fall Raye's Graduate Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Saxophonist Fall Raye (they/them) presents original music and arrangements from their time at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute, including works from their graduate thesis honoring women revolutionaries such as Assata Shakur, Constance Markievicz, Sylvia Rivera, and Leila Khaled.

Admission
Free
Sofia Almeida

Sofia Almeida

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Sofia Almeida's Graduate Senior Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Sofia Almeida presents a senior recital of original music shaped by Portuguese, Brazilian, and global jazz influences.

Admission
Free
Mikayla Shirley’s Masters Recital

Mikayla Shirley

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Mikayla Shirley’s Master's Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Master’s student Mikayla Shirley presents her final Berklee recital, joined by both longtime collaborators and new friends to perform a variety of her favorite tunes.

Admission
Free
Ben Fig

Ben Fig

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Ben Fig’s Graduate Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Ben Fig presents original compositions and arrangements with his group.

Admission
Free
Sterlyn's Master's Recital

Sterlyn Termine

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Sterlyn Termine's Master's Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Haitian-American electric bassist Sterlyn Termine presents an evening of original music and arrangements, featuring a blend of Haitian, hip-hop, jazz, and R&B influences.

Admission
Free
Jure Slapar Band

Jure Slapar

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Jure Slapar Band
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Slovenian guitarist and composer Jure Slapar presents his final Berklee performance alongside friends and fellow musicians. The recital reflects the collaborative spirit and musical experiences that shaped his time at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute.

Admission
Free
Sam Knight

Sam Knight

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Sam Knight: Eden Unfinished
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Eden Unfinished presents a sextet performance of original music that moves between tightly structured writing and open, searching improvisation.

Admission
Free
Lost and Found

Owen Mar

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Owen Mar: Lost and Found
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Utilizing the tone and rhythm of tap dance, Owen Mar leads a jazz/fusion collective into new sonic territory.

Admission
Free

Past Events

Daniel Buades

Daniel Buades

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Daniel Buades Master's Recital: Reimagining Tradition
(EDT)
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Daniel Buades presents original works blending contemporary jazz with reimagined folk traditions from Alicante, Spain.

Sen Yoshimura's Master's Senior Recital

Sen Yoshimura

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Sen Yoshimura's Master's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Japanese saxophonist and composer Sen Yoshimura presents a set of original compositions with his band, inspired by his experiences at the Berklee Global Jazz Institute. The music will be performed by a dynamic ensemble of emerging artists from the institute, reflecting a new generation of music.

close up of a cello
Student Recital: Ricardo Sardinas, Cello
(EDT)
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Ricardo Sardinas (AD '27) presents a cello recital. 

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Janáček out this Schubert cool Brahms?
(EDT)
Houston Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 1
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Boston Conservatory students present an exciting chamber recital of Janáček and Schubert string quartets and a Brahms piano trio. Pizza and sweets will be provided.

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Wilkinson Young Singers Competition 2026
(EDT)
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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The Wilkinson Young Singers Fund (WYSF) presents the live final round of its annual awards competition for classically trained singers in the Boston area, with winners announced at the conclusion of the evening. 

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Marco Stassi's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Marco Stassi brings together a wide array of influences, including rock, country, blues, and reggae. The program of cover songs features slide guitar, instrumental pieces, and guest vocalists.

Sean McFarland’s Senior Recital

Sean McFarland

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Sean McFarland’s Senior Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Sean McFarland presents original acoustic songs and instrumental works developed during his time at Berklee, showcasing his evolving musical voice.

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Student Recital: Ricardo Verde, Horn
(EDT)
Seully Hall
8 Fenway, Floor 4
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Ricardo Verde (BM '26) presents a horn recital. 

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Student Recital: Noah Gunn, Voice
(EDT)
Studio T401 (Boston Conservatory at Berklee)
31 Hemenway Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Noah Gunn (MM '26) presents a voice recital. 

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Sungju Jung's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Guitarist Sungju Jung and her band present a program of original jazz arrangements alongside covers of pop and funk music.