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Prince Charles Alexander and Charlie Puth crouch on a stage with a packed audience of students in the background — Charlie Puth (right) poses with Prince Charles Alexander (left) in front of a packed audience of students at the 2025 Career Jam keynote event.

Image by Dave Green

Charlie Puth's Homecoming Was Also a Victory Lap

The pop star, songwriter, and producer talked about his career and shared stories behind his biggest hits, including Wiz Khalifa's “See You Again.”

Students at Career Jam Concert: The Award Show — Josh Griffin, winner of the Choreography Award, and Hope Divine, winner of the Musical Theater Award, at the Career Jam concert and award show, a celebration of standout students from across majors and career paths.

Image by Kelly Davidson

Career Jam 2025: Insights, Images, and Inspiration

Charlie Puth, Tiny Desk, top A&Rs, and more came together for a day of professional development and energetic performances. Here’s how it all went down.

Student leaping in the air with arms and legs leaning back. Image is half in color and half in black and white.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee to Present Beloved Works and World Premieres at Spring Dance Concert: Limitless

The annual showcase will feature captivating choreography by Lar Lubovitch and Andrea Miller, as well as brand new works by Ken Ossola and Aszure Barton.

SASA students — SASA students' rehearsal for their Mehfil concert which will be held on April 20, 2025 at Brighton Music Hall.

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Berklee’s South Asian Scholar Association to Host All-Ages Concert

The student-led event, Mehfil, will feature songs in eight different languages and blend traditional South Asian folk melodies with contemporary instrumentation.

Laufey, Hasan Minhaj, Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon, and Stanley Tucci — Laufey BM ’21, Hasan Minhaj, Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon, and Stanley Tucci on Cards on the Table.

Image by Matt Holyoak

How Laufey Found Her Sound by Unlearning the Rules

Laufey BM ’21 reveals she's working on new music as she joins Hasan Minhaj and Dr. Anne-Marie Imafidon on Stanley Tucci's YouTube series Cards on the Table.

FIFA Boston students — Students Ben Zakharenko and Dayvin worked on Boston’s Sonic ID, an audio composition that connects the FIFA World Cup 26 with the local community in a unique and memorable way.

Kelly Davidson

Berklee and FIFA World Cup 26 Debut Official Boston Host City Theme

Boston is the only host city to work with an educational institution to create its unique, original sound for the FIFA World Cup 26.

Close up of hands using a digital sampler in a studio environment — Image by Kelly Davidson

Electronic Music Genres: A Guide to the Most Influential Styles

Discover some of the many types of electronic music and how they’ve shaped contemporary music.

Home studio set up with mixing console, monitor, and speakers on either side — Image by Maddie Ross, courtesy of Tape Op magazine

Building a Home Recording Studio? Here’s What You Need.

Experts break down the home studio setup and share tips to create a pro-level recording space on any budget.

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‘Makes me happy’: Inclusion Ensemble Features Musicians with Physical, Neurological Disabilities(Opens in a new window)

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Boston 25: Berklee Professor Creates First-of-its-Kind Class(Opens in a new window)

Scene Noise Magazine: Gnaoua Festival: Celebrating 25 Years of Essaouira’s Musical Legacy(Opens in a new window)

The Boston Globe: A Master of the Kora Comes to Somerville(Opens in a new window)

WFXT-TV: The Sound of Boston: Berklee Students Mix Host City Theme Music for 2026 FIFA World Cup(Opens in a new window)

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Apr23

Singers Night—80s Flashback

May1

Gospel Extravaganza 2025: Through the Years—A Celebration of Berklee's Reverence Gospel Ensemble

Jun8

Piaf! The Show

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A still of the band Toto in the recording studio from Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary — Toto in the recording studio from Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary.

Photograph by Jim Hagopian/HBO

The Best Music Documentaries on Every Streaming Platform

Explore groundbreaking music documentaries streaming across Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, and more. From intimate artist portraits to legendary concert films, discover the stories behind your favorite artists and iconic moments.

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Students to Perform with Earl Slick in David Bowie Tribute Concert

Known for his work with Bowie and John Lennon, the influential guitarist will also visit classrooms and lead a master class for students.

Ty-Juana L. Flores — Image by Fena Fenelon

Berklee’s Ty-Juana L. Flores Appointed Board Chair of the Boston Cultural Council

The impact-driven leader of the arts has held various roles in design, higher education, philanthropy, and city government.

paul dworkis — Paul S. Dworkis has been named Berklee’s new executive vice president and chief financial officer.

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Berklee Announces Paul Dworkis as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Dworkis will provide vision, strategic and operational leadership, and oversight of Berklee’s finance, accounting, budget, real estate, facilities, risk management, emergency management, and business services areas

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