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.

Sam Fierke in Concert

Sam Fierke

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Sam Fierke in Concert
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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Contemporary jazz vocalist and composer Sam Fierke shares original music, both new and old.

Admission
Free
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Ethan Klotz's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Join Ethan Klotz and his band for an evening of beautiful, heart-centric music, featuring original compositions by Klotz and selected covers from his favorite artists, performed alongside a talented group of musicians.

Admission
Free
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Music in Advertising Panel with the Association of Music Producers and the Music Managers Forum
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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Hosted at Berklee College of Music, the Association of Music Producers (AMP) and the Music Managers Forum (MMF) are presenting a panel discussion designed to educate both members and nonmembers on the process of creating original music and licensing music for advertising. 

Admission
Free
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Peyton Griffin

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Peyton Griffin: Performer, Composer, Arranger
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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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For his senior recital, pianist Peyton Griffin presents an afternoon of his original compositions and arrangements. 

Admission
Free
BNOW! (Berklee Worships3)
BNOW! Berklee Worships3
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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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A powerful night of contemporary praise and worship featuring a grand mix of Berklee student worship leaders and directed by Assistant Voice Professor Julie Kinscheck and Guitar Professor James Peterson. Come join us and get your praise on!

Admission
Free
Adrian Sicam, Assistant Professor of Voice

Adrian Sicam

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Groovin' on a Friday Afternoon
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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Adrian Sicam, assistant professor of voice and rhythm section grooves at Berklee College of Music, will be joined by other voice faculty and staff accompanists for a Sunday afternoon of soul jazz originals and covers.

Admission
Free
Ryota Sasaki

Ryota Sasaki

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Ryota Sasaki's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Saxophonist Ryota Sasaki presents his senior jazz composition recital.

Admission
Free
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Louis Thélot's Senior Recital
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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Lyon, France-born violin principal and composer Louis Thélot performs a set of his own compositions, ranging from solo jazz violin to a larger fusion/rock band. His music, influenced by many different musical traditions, is characterized by captivating melodies combined with complex and vibrant rhythms.

Admission
Free
Hyejin Kim

Hyejin Kim

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Hyejin Kim's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Hyejin Kim blends classical, jazz, and gospel in a heartfelt performance featuring renowned artists and original works, sharing music as a source of comfort and healing.

Admission
Free
Memories From Years Learning To Dream- SammytheCellist’s Senior Recital

Sammy Wetstein

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Sammy the Cellist’s Senior Recital: Memories from Years Learning to Dream
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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Sammy Wetstein celebrates four years at Berklee with an evening of genre-bending string music, performing on fiddle, cello, piano, and accordion alongside his bands and special guests.

Admission
Free

Past Events

Matt Rollings

Matt Rollings 

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Matt Rollings on Producing Songs and Artists
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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. 

The Black Book Cypher Continued: A Transgenerational Conversation
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Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Following the debut of Queen D. Scott's "The Black Book Cypher," a three-movement multimedia hip-hop composition, members from Berklee's Association of Faculty and Staff of African Descent (AFSAD) and Berklee Black Scholars Initiative (BSI) will "join the cypher" and respond to Scott's work with live performances of their original works. The performances will be followed by panel discussion with faculty and student artists making this a transgenerational conversation on Black creative practices.

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Oops! All Fusion: Austin Burkett's Senior Recital
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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Immerse yourself in Austin Burkett's electronic jazz fusion improvisation—a captivating blend often featuring unique time signatures.

Giovanni Siveroni

Giovanni Siveroni

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Giovanni Siveroni and the Sound of Fitness: Unlocking Your Musical Potential
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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Embark on a transformative journey with Giovanni Siveroni's revolutionary approach to musical fitness  with The Sound of Fitness: Unlocking Your Musical Potential. Discover how physical conditioning and mental wellness can elevate your musical prowess to new heights, setting you on the path to mastery. 


 

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Michael Dunaway’s Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Michael Dunaway is a multi-instrumentalist and composer from Nashville, Tennessee. His group will be performing an array of original jazz compositions for his senior recital. 

Worship night
Berklee Worships 2- Taking it Higher
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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A contemporary Christian worship concert, featuring inspiring student worship leaders, led by assistant voice professor and Christian artist Julie Kinscheck. Come join in and raise your voice in praise! 

Stephen Guerra

Stephen Guerra

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Stephen Guerra's Senior Recital
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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Multi-instrumentalist and composer Stephen Guerra recounts his journey through Berklee and showcases compositions and arrangements of past and present.

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Andy Garcia's Senior Recital
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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Los Angeles-based bass trombonist Andy Garcia presents his original compositions for large ensemble.

The Hunter Allison Jazz Orchestra

Hunter Allison

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The Hunter Allison Jazz Orchestra
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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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The Hunter Allison Jazz Orchestra will feature arrangements and original compositions written by Hunter Allison during his time at Berklee College of Music.

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Ensembles Spring 2024: The sp-PM Ensemble
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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Albino Mbie, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the sp-PM.