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Patrick Doyle

Patrick Doyle

Michael Carlo

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Patrick Doyle, Internationally Acclaimed Composer, to Receive Honorary Doctorate at Berklee Valencia’s 2025 Commencement
May 2, 2025

The ceremony will be held on Monday, July 7. 

Andrew Durand headshot: grinning in front of a black backdrop.

Boston Conservatory alum Andrew Durand (BFA '08) received his first Tony nomination in the category of Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical for his role in Dead Outlaw. 

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Six Boston Conservatory Alumni Nominated for Tony Awards
May 1, 2025

More than 30 alumni from schools across Berklee contributed to this year’s Tony-nominated productions.

André 3000

André 3000 will receive an honorary doctorate from Berklee College of Music at its 2025 commencement. 

Image by Michelle Helena Janssen

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André 3000 and Sara Bareilles to Receive Honorary Doctorates at Berklee College of Music 2025 Commencement
April 29, 2025

The ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 10, with a concert honoring the artists on May 9.

Headshot of Tania León (left) and Kelli O’Hara (right)

Boston Conservatory at Berklee will present honorary doctorates to Tania León (left) and Kelli O’Hara (right) during the Conservatory’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 10.

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Tania León and Kelli O’Hara to be Honored at Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Commencement Ceremony
April 29, 2025

Executive Director Michael Shinn will present honorary doctorates during the Conservatory’s commencement on Saturday, May 10.

Fito Paéz

Argentine musician Fito Paéz spoke to Berklee students on the Boston campus on April 14, 2025.

Image by Kelly Davidson

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‘Detach Yourself from the Herd’: Fito Páez Inspires at Berklee
April 23, 2025

In a session hosted by the Mediterranean Music Institute, the influential Argentine musician encouraged students to reflect, question, and dance.

Berklee in Puerto Rico 2024 Student Concert

Students performed at the Berklee in Puerto Rico concert in 2024.

Image courtesy of Make Music Happen

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Berklee in Puerto Rico Program to Host 30th Anniversary Concert
April 23, 2025

The event will feature Grammy- and Latin Grammy–winning artist Miguel Zenón BM ’98, cuatro player Fabiola Méndez BM ’18, and other musical guests.

esperanza spalding BM '05 will Berklee Abu Dhabi's Jazz Night ahead of International Jazz Day

Courtesy of the Dominican Republic Jazz Festival

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Berklee Abu Dhabi’s Jazz Night Kicks off Global Celebration of Music and Culture
April 22, 2025

The concert, held the night before International Jazz Day, will feature esperanza spalding, Mayssa Karaa, and the HeJAZZ ensemble.

Inside Power Station Season 3

Gloria Kaba (left) speaks with Arun Pandian for an episode of Inside Power Station @ BerkleeNYC.

Ryan Nava

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Berklee NYC and NYC Media Launch Season 3 of Inside Power Station @BerkleeNYC
April 18, 2025

This season features faculty member Arun Pandian as the new host and interviews with a range of top industry talent.

Yukai Yang

Yukai Yang

Image by Sussie Su

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Berklee Student Yukai Yang Named 2025 Yamaha Young Performing Artist
April 18, 2025

The drummer secured a spot among the elite winners in this year's competition.

Edward J. Lewis III

Gabe Palacio

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Edward J. Lewis III Named Senior Vice President of Institutional Advancement
April 16, 2025

Lewis has more than 20 years of industry experience, leading fundraising initiatives at the Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts and UNC’s School of the Arts.