Press Releases

Press Releases for Berklee

Chelsey Green

Berklee associate professor Chelsey Green has been elected as chair of the board of trustees at the Recording Academy, making her the first Black woman and the youngest person to hold the position in the organization's 68-year history.

Derrel Todd

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Chelsey Green Makes History as Recording Academy Board Chair
June 18, 2025

The violinist, violist, vocalist, and Berklee professor is the first Black woman and youngest person to hold the position.

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Berklee’s Music Business/Management Department Recognized by the Music Biz Association
June 13, 2025

Students will receive financial assistance from the Braylin Campbell Memorial Scholarship Foundation.

Regie Gibson ceremony

Regie Gibson, an assistant professor at Berklee, was honored by the state of Massachusetts as its inaugural Poet Laureate.

Margot Murphy

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Berklee Professor Regie Gibson Named First Poet Laureate of Massachusetts
June 10, 2025

Governor Maura Healey honored Gibson as the inaugural Poet Laureate for the state in a ceremony at the Peabody Essex Museum.

Ray Seol

Ray Seol, an assistant professor in the Professional Music Department, has been awarded a Fulbright US Scholar Program award in music.

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Berklee Professor’s Fulbright Project Addresses Suicide Loss Through Art
June 6, 2025

Ray Seol’s cross-cultural production Another Season draws from personal grief and artistic advocacy to spark dialogue around suicide loss and healing.

Bob Clearmountain

Pioneering mixing engineer and producer Bob Clearmountain will receive an honorary doctorate from Berklee NYC on June 28.

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Bob Clearmountain to Receive Honorary Doctorate at Berklee NYC Graduate Commencement
June 4, 2025

The legendary mixing engineer and producer, known for his work with Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, and the Rolling Stones, will be honored on Saturday, June 28.

Woman with brown hair wearing black blazer and gold top, leaning against a wall, smiling

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Betsie Becker Named Executive Director of Berklee NYC
June 3, 2025

A veteran arts and education leader, Becker brings a strategic vision for academic innovation and community partnership to Berklee’s New York City campus.

Antonio Sánchez

Promo photo for Antonio Sánchez's 2022 album, SHIFT

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Antonio Sánchez ’97 to Deliver Keynote at Berklee College of Music’s Graduate Commencement
June 2, 2025

The ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 26.

Students perform at the ICA

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Berklee’s Summer in the City Returns with Free Concerts Throughout the Boston Area
May 29, 2025

The series features Berklee students, faculty, and alumni performing at popular venues throughout the city and beyond.

Emerging Talent Intensive Program

Berklee Global in partnership with The Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation hosted the second Emerging Talent Intensive Program, marking its international debut, at Rec Música in Mexico City on Wednesday, May 21 and Thursday, May 22.

Image by Ángel Delgado/Getty Images for the Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation

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Berklee Global and Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation Host Emerging Talent Intensive Program in Mexico City
May 23, 2025

The immersive learning experience, presented by TikTok, debuted abroad, guiding aspiring music creators through production, songwriting, stage performance techniques, and music business.

Berklee Onsite 2025

Berklee Onsite will take place May 30-31 on the Berklee College of Music campus in Boston, Massachusetts.

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Berklee Online Holds Annual Berklee Onsite Music Conference May 30–31
May 22, 2025

Kamilah Marshall, a backing vocalist for Taylor Swift, will give the keynote presentation.