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.
Bluegrass 01 Ensemble
Dave Hollender, a professor in the Ensemble Department at Berklee College of Music, presents the Bluegrass 01 Ensemble.
Bluegrass 02 Ensemble
Dave Hollender, a professor in the Ensemble Department at Berklee College of Music, presents the Bluegrass 02 Ensemble.
Avant-Garde Ensemble
Edmar Colón Gierbolini, a professor in the Ensemble Department at Berklee College of Music, presents the Avant-Garde Ensemble.
Billy Kilson’s Directed Study Ensemble
Billy Kilson, a professor in the Ensemble Department at Berklee College of Music, presents the Directed Study Ensemble.
Songwriters Ensemble
Paula Gallitano, a professor in the Ensemble Department at Berklee College of Music, presents the Songwriters Ensemble.
Roswitha: A New Musical by Kevin Bleau and David Schrag
Roswitha tells the story of a 10th-century noblewoman who, after being forced into a loveless marriage, finds an outlet by writing plays.
Latin Open Mic and Jam
Latin Music Studies, in coordination with the Professional Performance Division, is pleased to announce the first Latin open mic and jam session at the Red Room at Cafe 939.
Berklee Indian Ensemble: Untold Stories
Melding Indian music in all its forms with spoken word, poetry, and visuals, the Berklee Indian Ensemble brings together unheard voices to tell their stories.
Charles Lloyd & the Marvels and Lucinda Williams
In November 2016, Charles Lloyd & the Marvels recorded a powerful version of Bob Dylan’s Masters of War with singer-songwriter Lucinda Williams. The success of that single led to this unique collaboration and tour, which includes guitarist Bill Frisell, pedal steel guitarist Greg Leisz, bassist Reuben Rogers, and drummer Eric Harland.
Solo Piano Improvisations of Keith Jarrett
Hey Rim Jeon, associate professor in the Piano Department, leads a solo piano concert featuring students from her course, Solo Piano Improvisations of Keith Jarrett, as well as from her private studio.
Berklee Marimba Concert
Students enrolled in Berklee Marimba Ensembles I, II, and III; Marimba in Mixed Chamber Ensembles; and Marimba Transcriptions & Repertoire Lab will perform a wide variety of music, featuring marimba, vibraphone, other percussion, and other instruments.
Lucas Amorim’s Final Recital
Lucas Amorim will present a series of improvised jazz, Latin, and bossa nova standards with his group.
The Holly Bears the Crown: The Berklee Celtic Vocal Ensemble
Nine of Berklee's best vocalists present a lively pre-holiday concert of ballads, chanteys, and jigs from the British Isles, accompanied by an eight-piece Celtic band.
Berklee Symphonic Winds: American Legends
The Berklee Symphonic Winds present a performance of contemporary American music for wind ensemble, featuring the music of Leonard Bernstein and a commemorative tribute to the life of John F. Kennedy.
Groovalicous
Groovalicious, directed by Gwen Leathers, showcases the talent and musicianship of students from the Voice Department.
String Band Ensemble Concert
Performed by students and faculty of the String Department at Berklee College of Music, this concert features music influenced by bluegrass and acoustic innovators such as Béla Fleck, David Grisman, Sierra Hull, and Edgar Meyer.
String Fling: Berklee String Department Student Showcase
The Berklee String Department is excited to present String Fling, a biannual student showcase series that highlights student groups featuring string players.
The Oh Hellos with Special Guest the Family Crest
The Oh Hellos stage Christmas Extravaganza, a unique holiday event that mixes the band’s critically acclaimed live show with music from The Oh Hellos Family Christmas Album, as well as additional carols, bad jokes, singalongs, dancing, revelry, and all the holiday cheer you can squeeze onto one stage.
The Music of Jarrett, Hancock, and Corea in Concert
Piano faculty Tim Ray leads a concert of jazz selections made famous by the legendary jazz pianists and composers Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, and Keith Jarrett.
Pop/Rock/Country Vocal Ensemble
Jeannie Gagné's Pop/Rock/Country Vocal Ensemble performs original and classic tunes with an all-star rhythm section.