Performances
Each year, Berklee presents more than 1,500 concerts and events at venues on campus and in the Boston area, showcasing student, faculty, alumni and outside professional acts.
Write of Spring 2020
The Jazz Composition Department at Berklee College of Music presents the Write of Spring concert, now in its 27th year, featuring exciting new music encompassing all realms of jazz.
Brooke Annibale / Hayley Sabella
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Brooke Annibale possesses a magnetic voice and expressive songwriting capabilities. Born in Massachusetts and raised in Nicaragua, Hayley Sabella mixes gripping melodies with honest, intimate lyrics.
The Coming: Black History Month Celebration
This musical narrative features excerpts with Daniel Black from his book The Coming, along with compositions from Tia Fuller’s Grammy-nominated album, Diamond Cut, and performances by the Rainbow All-Stars Ensemble on the rich traditions and more contemporary portrayals of the African diaspora, firmly depicting the unrighteous capture and journey of the transatlantic slave trade.
Studio Two: A Tribute to the Beatles
Alumni group Studio Two performs music by the Beatles before they stormed America.
Haley Urbo EP Release: Iridescent
Haley Urbo’s debut EP Iridescent fearlessly reveals a world, love, mind, and heart that continuously change hues based on perspective.
Michiko Inoue
Pianist Michiko Inoue presents original music and covers inspired by jazz, classical, and Brazilian music.
Billy Raffoul
Billy Raffoul’s anthemic debut single “Driver” is a potent calling card for the 22-year-old singer-songwriter.
ICCA Northeast Quarterfinal: Night Two
Top a cappella collegiate groups from the Northeast region compete for the title of international champions.
The 8-Bit Big Band: Video Game Music Greatest Hits
The 8-Bit Big Band, a 33-member jazz/pops orchestra created by Charlie Rosen, presents unprecedented “big band” performances of original arrangements of popular video game music with special guests, including Grace Kelly B.M. ’12.
The 8-Bit Big Band: Video Game Music Greatest Hits
The 8-Bit Big Band, a 33-member jazz/pops orchestra created by Charlie Rosen, presents unprecedented “big band” performances of original arrangements of popular video game music with special guests, including Grace Kelly B.M. ’12.
Floradora the Explora III
This is the third edition of the Floradora the Explora showcase, led by Flora Son. Various genres of music will be featured, including Motown, R&B, pop, rock, gospel, and funk.
International Folk Festival Contemporary Showcase
This event, part of the International Folk Music Festival, features the cultures of Peru, South Korea, Cuba, among other countries. Student-led ensembles will use folk music as the inspiration to create a more contemporary sound.
Best Inventions Plus 2019
Best Inventions Plus is a solo piano concert of the best student counterpoint projects from the 2019 academic year.
Movie Musicals
Join us for an evening of songs, duets, ensembles, and dance from movie musicals past and present. From Singing in the Rain to The Greatest Showman, you will hear top talent from Berklee College of Music and Boston Conservatory at Berklee students.
Roots Roadshow
The Roots Roadshow series, presented by the American Roots Music Program, is a showcase that explores and celebrates America’s rich musical heritage.
International Folk Music Festival
The 34th annual International Folk Music Festival presents folk music from around the world, performed by Berklee students and special guests.
Hide the Trio Project: Last Recital
For his final recital at Berklee College of Music, Hideaki Ura presents the Hide the Trio Project. Joined by bassist Kevin Barber and drummer Ryan McSweeney, the trio will feature odd-meter original compositions in the progressive/jazz/fusion/metal genres.
Berklee Original Bands Showcase
The Berklee Original Bands Showcase features five Berklee College of Music bands playing 30-minute sets of original music of any genre.
Yuval Cohen: UV Quintet
Drum set principal Yuval Cohen presents his jazz quintet.
Jazz Violin Summit
Led by violinist Jason Anick, the Jazz Violin Summit showcases and celebrates the talents of jazz violin faculty and top students at Berklee College of Music.