News
Below you will find recent news from the Office of the President.
Chinese Music Industry Leaders to Visit Berklee
November 8, 2018
Featuring a special performance by Chinese superstar Tia Ray, the Berklee China-U.S. Music Summit will take place December 1–2.
Tanya Darby Announced as Chair of the Brass Department
November 1, 2018
Darby, an accomplished educator, musician, and clinician, will take up her new post in January of 2019.
Mayssa Karaa and A. R. Rahman Craft a Bollywood Hit
November 1, 2018
The Lebanese-American singer's first track with mega-producer Rahman has amassed millions of plays in the month since its release.
Hustling and Joy: Madame Gandhi's Tips for Success
October 30, 2018
Drummer, electronic musician, and activist Madame Gandhi shared her advice and experience with students at Cafe 939.
Dave Limina Appointed Piano Department Chair
October 30, 2018
In addition to his teaching, Limina performs on jazz, rock, and blues stages around the world.
A Guide to Berklee's EDI Showcase
October 25, 2018
This Tuesday, seven upper-semester electronic production and design majors will showcase many electronic digital instruments and the music they make.
Erika Zade Brings 'Attitude' to The Voice
October 23, 2018
The Cuban-American student caught judge Kelly Clarkson's attention with her powerful vocals.
Aja Burrell Wood Joins Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice as Managing Director
October 18, 2018
Wood is an ethnomusicologist, educator, and curator with a background in development and violin performance.
Kim Perlak Named Chair of Berklee’s Guitar Department
October 18, 2018
Perlak, who served as assistant chair of guitar for five years, becomes the first woman to chair the department.
Students Work 'Field to Festival' at Bon Iver's Eaux Claires 2018
October 11, 2018
“We returned covered in bug bites, but with a renewed sense of why we decided to pursue a career in music.” —Will Yeo, student