Amplify Berklee
Saturday, November 1, 2025
The Westin Copley Place, Boston
Amplify Berklee is an electrifying celebration of artistry and impact that shines a spotlight on Berklee City Music and the students it empowers. This high-energy evening kicks off with a dinner program featuring stunning live performances by Berklee’s exceptional students, alumni, faculty, and special guests. Afterward, the night comes alive with immersive, nightclub-style musical experiences across genres and generations.
Fund-a-Future Donation
Donate now to support Berklee City Music students from under-resourced communities!
Musical Itinerary
Check out the digital program and learn more about who is playing in each ensemble on Saturday, November 1.
Sponsors and Supporters
Thank you to our sponsors and supporters who make this event possible. Your generosity ensures that City Music students can reach their dreams.
Berklee City Music
Learn more about the history of the City Music program and its impact on young musicians from under-resourced communities in the United States, Canada, and Latin America.
City Music Performers
This year, many Berklee City Music students, alumni, and faculty were among the many musicians at this year's Amplify. Learn more about their stories.
Past Event Highlights
Revisit some of the most memorable moments in Amplify Berklee history, including our celebrity guests.
2025 Featured Performers
"Amplify Berklee has been much more than a gala. It's a night that serves as a reminder of the power of music to transcend boundaries and transform lives."
— Dr. Krystal P. Banfield, Vice President, Education Outreach and Social Entrepreneurship
Experience the Magic
Proceeds from Amplify Berklee support college scholarships for Berklee City Music students. Since 1993, Berklee City Music has awarded 283 full-tuition college scholarships, totaling over $33 million.
Supporting Future Musicians
All proceeds benefit college scholarships for Berklee City Music students, the college's strategic initiative to engage under-resourced public school students in a yearlong, tuition-free music education program. A pre-college pathways program, City Music was founded over 30 years ago and provides year-round instruction, expert faculty, individualized mentoring, and a comprehensive curriculum to help young people flourish as students, musicians, and confident, well-rounded individuals. Today, City Music is an international movement, serving nearly 2,000 students locally and more than 60,000 young people across the U.S., Canada, and Latin America through a variety of partnerships and initiatives.
30 Years of Berklee City Music
Amplify Berklee Gala Committee
Thank you to our dedicated committee members for their invaluable contributions and commitment to making Amplify Berklee a success.
Committee Chairs
Jessica and Timothy Donohue
Sandhya and Craig Douglas
Alison and Richard Vieira
Committee Members
Bryan Abreu BM ’04
Dr. Charles Anderson
Jasson Cohen
Chris Halaby ’18
Grace Kelly BM ’12, Trustee
Kaitlin Passafaro
Ron Savage BM ’84
Elyse Winer