David Friend Recital Hall

The David Friend Recital Hall, located in the Genko Uchida building at 921 Boylston Street, is a semicircular performance space with a horseshoe-shaped balcony, designed by architect Shizuo Harada.

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Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
Ensembles Spring 2024: Big Band Jazz
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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John Pierce, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents Big Band Jazz.
 

Admission
Free
Winston Maccow

Winston Maccow

Image courtesy of the artist

Ensembles Spring 2024: The Truth Will Always Be
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Winston Maccow, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents The Truth Will Always Be.
 

Admission
Free
Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
Ensembles Spring 2024—Contemporary Chamber Ensemble: Fahrenheit 402 New Creations
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Barbara LaFitte, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Contemporary Chamber Ensemble: Fahrenheit 402 New Creations.
 

Admission
Free
Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
Ensembles Spring 2024: The Music of Bob Marley
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Matt Jenson, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Music of Bob Marley.
 

Admission
Free
Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
Ensembles Spring 2024: Joint Recitals
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Edvard Lee, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents joint recitals.

Admission
Free
Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
Ensembles Spring 2024: Joint Recitals
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Edvard Lee, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents joint recitals.

Admission
Free
Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
Ensembles Spring 2024: Pop Rock Player Vocalist
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Nancy Marshall, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents Pop Rock Player Vocalist.
 

Admission
Free
Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
Ensembles Spring 2024: Lady Gaga Ensemble
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Lisa Guyer, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Lady Gaga Ensemble.
 

Admission
Free
Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
Ensembles Spring 2024: Asia Rising Ensemble
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Edvard Lee, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Asia Rising Ensemble.
 

Admission
Free
Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
Ensembles Spring 2024: Asia Rising Ensemble
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Edvard Lee, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Asia Rising Ensemble.
 

Admission
Free

Past Events

Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
2023 Spring Ensembles: Tuesday Metal Ensemble
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Robert Schlink, a professor in the ensemble department, presents Tuesday Metal Ensemble.
 

Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
2023 Spring Ensembles: Pletenitsa Balkan Choir
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Christiane Karam, a professor in the ensemble department, presents Pletenitsa Balkan Choir.
 

Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
2023 Spring Ensembles: Berklee Middle Eastern Fusion Ensemble
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Christiane Karam, a professor in the ensemble department, presents Berklee Middle Eastern Fusion Ensemble.
 

Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
2023 Spring Ensembles: Jazz and Gender Justice Ensembles
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Terri Lyne Carrington, a professor in the ensemble department, presents Jazz and Gender Justice Ensembles.
 

Photo Courtesy of Terri Lyne Carrington

Terri Lyne Carrington Spring ‘23 JGJ Ensembles
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Ensembles directed by Terri Lyne Carrington.

Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
2023 Spring Ensembles: Big Band
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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John Pierce, a professor in the ensemble department, presents Big Band Ensemble.
 

Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
2023 Spring Ensembles: The Kitchen Sink
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Kaimy Masse, a professor in the ensemble department, presents The Kitchen Sink.
 

Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
2023 Spring Ensembles: The Music of The Mad Dogs and Englishmen
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Marty Walsh, a professor in the ensemble department, presents The Music of The Mad Dogs and Englishmen.
 

Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
2023 Spring Ensembles: Rainbow All-Stars
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Tia Fuller, a professor in the ensemble department, presents Rainbow All-Stars.
 

Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
2023 Spring Ensembles: R&B
Canceled
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Kaimy Masse, a professor in the ensemble department, presents R&B.