Berk Recital Hall

The Lawrence 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.

Event Dates
(EDT)
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Contemporary writing and production and screen scoring major Kevin Zhou presents a set of R&B covers and originals.

Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Singer-songwriter and arranger Thea Li presents a high-energy recital blending pop rock and electronic styles. Through original songs and reimagined covers, her performance showcases deep influences from contemporary pop, alternative rock, and modern electronic production.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Boston-based guitarist Cory Rosenberg performs a set of original music in a blend of jazz styles and funk, featuring a band with three horns and rhythm section.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Ben Leroy concludes his time at Berklee with his jazz composition capstone recital, featuring an all-original program that blends his passions for jazz and Japanese music.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Malaysian guitarist William Ooi presents his senior recital. The performance features original compositions alongside covers of classic funk fusion tunes.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Haibo Xu presents a set of rearranged songs exploring jazz, rock, fusion, and contemporary styles. Through new harmonies, rhythms, and ensemble textures, the performance reimagines familiar works in a fresh creative context.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Chinese pianist Shawn Xie presents his senior recital with his band, featuring original music and covers in a variety of styles, including jazz, classical, and rock.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The Piano Department presents fifth-semester performance majors in a solo piano recital featuring a wide range of styles.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Voice student Yuxin, from China, presents a performance featuring ballads, rock, and R&B selections, alongside new musical directions and experimentation.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Drummer André Caballero presents a jazz fusion performance blending Latin and world music with contemporary jazz. The program features covers and original arrangements inspired by composers including Mathieu Fiset, Zela Margossian, and Avishai Cohen.

Admission
Free

Past Events

Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Elene and friends bring a fresh perspective to timeless rock, blues, and soul classics, reimagining the songs everyone knows and loves through their own unique sound and interpretation.

Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The Brosamer/Dong Collective is a progressive jazz fusion group led by Bailey Brosamer and Esther Dong, blending individual expression and eclectic influences into a unified, cathartic sound.

Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

 This concert showcases the original compositions of Rasih Öztürk, performed by a talented ensemble of his close friends.

Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Bailey Brosamer leads small and large ensembles in Always from the Heart, a genre-blending program exploring creativity and self-discovery.

Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Mimi Jones, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Funk Ensemble.

Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Consuelo Candelaria-Barry, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Introduction to Latin Jazz Ensemble.

Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Mimi Jones, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Small Band Jazz Rating 4 Ensemble.

Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Esther Dong is a half Chinese, half Korean jazz composer, arranger, multi-instrumentalist, and sound artist. Drawing from her diverse musical roots, she will present a collection of original works for both small and large ensembles—music deeply grounded in personal stories and lived experiences. This program is an expressive and honest reflection of her artistic journey.

Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Liam Luo presents Chapter Eight, his eighth recital at Berklee. This performance will include Luo's original music that he has written in his jazz composition courses.

Event Dates
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Manuela Serrano is a trilingual music business professional, vocalist, and producer from Venezuela pursuing a dual major at Berklee. She specializes in A&R, Latin music discovery, and artist development.