Berk Recital Hall

The Lee and Alma Berk Recital Hall is located on the ground floor at the 1140 Boylston Street building. It was named in honor of Berklee's founder Lawrence Berk and his wife Alma. The venue hosts hundreds of events each year, including faculty concerts, senior concerts, and visiting artist clinics and master classes. Events are free and open to the public, giving the Boston community an opportunity to hear the rich and diverse talent that resides on campus.

Matt Rollings

Matt Rollings 

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Matt Rollings on Producing Songs and Artists
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Grammy Award–winning musician Matt Rollings '86 will share his expertise as a producer, songwriter, arranger, and composer. 

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Ensembles Spring 2024: Rain on Just a Minute Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Winston Maccow, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents Rain on Just a Minute.

Admission
Free
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Ensembles Spring 2024: R&B/Funk 5
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Anthony Nembhard, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the R&B/Funk 5.

Admission
Free
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Ensembles Spring 2024: RNB Hip-Hop Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Anthony Nembhard, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents RNB Hip-Hop.

Admission
Free
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Yingfan Su's Senior Recital
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Guitarist Yingfan Su takes the stage, delivering a captivating set of originals and arrangements that seamlessly blend jazz, blues, and funk styles.

Admission
Free
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Ensembles Spring 2024: Music of Cedar Walton
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Marcello Pellitteri, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Music of Cedar Walton.

Admission
Free
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Ensembles Spring 2024: The Music of Dave Holland
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Lello Molinari, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents The Music of Dave Holland.

Admission
Free
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Ensembles Spring 2024: Mixed Styles 3
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Lello Molinari, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents Mixed Styles 3.

Admission
Free
Joe Wagner

Joe Wagner

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Joe Wagner's Senior Recital
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Joe Wagner presents an evening of original compositions within the jazz idiom embodying experiences and inspiration from his personal mentors. 

Admission
free
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Ensembles Spring 2024: R&B Pop/Rock Jazz Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Tom Appleman, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents Tom Appleman's R&B Pop/Rock Jazz Ensemble.

Admission
Free

Past Events

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Ensembles Spring 2023: Sharik Hasan's Mixed Pop 2 Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Sharik Hasan, a professor in the ensemble department, presents Mixed Pop 2 Ensemble.

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Ensembles Spring 2023: Rhythm & Moods: The Groove of Our Emotions
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Alvin Foster, a professor in the ensemble department, presents Rhythm & Moods: The Groove of Our Emotions

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Ensembles Spring 2023: R&B Rating 3 Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Jhonson Francois, a professor in the ensemble department, presents R&B Rating 3.

Youjung

Youjung

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Youjung's Senior Recital
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Youjung's senior recital will feature a combination of Korean and English R&B, ballad, pop, and jazz songs.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Ensembles Spring 2023: RNB/Funk Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Anthony Nembhard, a professor in the ensemble department, presents RNB/Funk.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Ensembles Spring 2023: Sweet Honey in the Rock
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Farayi Malek, a professor in the ensemble department, presents Sweet Honey in the Rock.

Ledisi and Farayi Malek
Sweet Honey in the Rock Spring '23 Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Sweet Honey in the Rock Ensemble, led by Professors Ledisi and Farayi Malek.

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Ensembles Spring 2023: Nadia Washington's Directed Study Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Nadia Washington, a professor in the ensemble department, presents Directed Study.

Ledisi and Nadia Washington
The Music of Ledisi Spring '23 Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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This ensemble, led by professors Ledisi and Nadia Washington, studies and performs the music of Ledisi. 

Cole Calise presents “Fahrenheit” by Toto

Cole Calise

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Cole Calise’s Senior Recital: The Music of Toto
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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In his senior performance, drum set principal Cole Calise and his band will perform his favorite music by Toto.