News Below you will find recent news from the Office of the President. Image by Ashley Yu Press Release Meet the Winners of Berklee's Songs for Social Change Contest May 4, 2021 Presented by Berklee's Songwriting Department and Songs for Social Change initiative, the annual contest encourages students to write songs that promote positive change. Press Release Alicia Taylor Bard Named Senior Director of Media Relations April 14, 2021 Bard brings over 20 years of media experience to her new role at Berklee College of Music. Press Release Berklee Alumni Recognized at the 63rd Grammy Awards March 15, 2021 With this year's wins, Berklee alumni have now received 310 Grammy Awards. Press Release Applications Open for the Juanes Scholarship December 18, 2020 The Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation is now accepting applications for a four-year scholarship to Berklee College of Music. Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah received nominations for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album and Best Improvised Jazz Solo. Image by Mike Spencer Press Release 29 Berklee Alumni Nominated for Grammy Awards November 30, 2020 Nominees include Ingrid Andress, Terri Lyne Carrington, Danilo Pérez, Christian Scott aTunde Adjuah, Big Thief, and others. Tony Maserati Image courtesy of artist Press Release Nine Berklee Alumni Win Latin Grammy Awards November 20, 2020 Nine Berklee alumni took home Latin Grammy Awards across three categories in the November 19 ceremony. From left to right: Will Wells, Loudon Stearns, Stephen Webber, and Rona Siddiqui Image by Ryan Nava Press Release BerkleeNYC Announces Interim Directors for Master of Arts Program November 17, 2020 Berklee's New York City campus taps Will Wells ’11, Rona Siddiqui, and Loudon Stearns ’01 to run its new graduate program’s three specializations. Image courtesy of the artist Along with Challenges, Remote Semester Brings Unexpected Rewards November 10, 2020 Upper-semester Berklee students recently reflected on their time off campus, taking stock of how their relationship to their music has changed. Press Release Berklee Celebrates BMI Day with Black Panther Composer Ludwig Göransson November 10, 2020 Göransson and BMI executive Mike Steinberg copresented the BMI Film Scoring Scholarship to student composer Xiyue “Diana” Lizhao. Steve Winwood performs as one of Encore Gala's featured artists. Press Release Berklee’s 26th Annual Encore Gala Raises More Than $1.5 Million October 28, 2020 This year's Encore Gala was held virtually and featured Jackson Browne, Steve Winwood, Darryl "DMC" McDaniels, and many more. Load More
