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.

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Ensembles Fall 2024: Music of Charles Mingus
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Bruno Råberg, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Music of Charles Mingus Ensemble.

Admission
Free
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Ensembles Fall 2024: Original Fusion Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Tiger Okoshi, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Original Fusion Ensemble.

Admission
Free
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Ensembles Fall 2024: Miles Davis Electric Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Phil Grenadier, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Miles Davis Electric Ensemble.

Admission
Free
MARYJO

MARYJO

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MARYJO
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Mexican singer-songwriter and performer MARYJO, along with her band, will present a set of covers and original music spanning various genres, from pop to rock and beyond.

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Writing Out Our Lives
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Students from Vocal Perspectives on Songwriting Level 2 (Fall 2024) will perform original songs written throughout the semester, under the direction of course instructor Darcel Wilson.

Admission
Free
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Frank Chen's Senior Recital
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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In his senior recital, guitarist Frank Chen presents heavy metal music infused with classical elements.

Admission
Free
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Chen Wang's Senior Recital: A Night of Metal and Fusion
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Chinese guitarist Chen Wang will present a set featuring progressive metal, hard rock, jazz rock fusion, and more.

Admission
Free
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The Amaury Experience
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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After countless performances and recitals, guitarist and composer Amaury Cabral is concluding his Berklee journey. Join him for a farewell show and experience the rhythm and energy of original works from his upcoming debut album.

Admission
Free
Piano
Piano Performance Majors Recital
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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The Piano Department presents its fifth semester performance majors in solo piano recitals representing a wide range of styles.
 

Admission
Free
Piano
Piano Performance Majors Recital
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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The Piano Department presents its fifth semester performance majors in solo piano recitals representing a wide range of styles.
 

Admission
Free

Past Events

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Ensembles Fall 2023: Cuban Moves and Grooves Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Rebecca Cline, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Cuban Moves and Grooves Ensemble.

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Ensembles Fall 2023: R&B Rating 3 Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Mimi Jones, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the R&B Rating 3 Ensemble.

Music
Composition Gala Concert Fall 2023
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Students of composition present their original work.
 

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Ensembles Fall 2023: Pizza -n- Reharm Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Jonathan Singleton, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Pizza -n- Reharm Ensemble.

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Ensembles Fall 2023: Afro-Cuban Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Luis Perdomo, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Afro-Cuban Ensemble.

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Ensembles Fall 2023: The Appendix: Mixed Pop Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Lizje Sarria, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Appendix: Mixed Pop Ensemble.

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Ensembles Fall 2023: Latin & Mix Pop Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Lizje Sarria, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Legends: Latin & Mix Pop Ensemble.

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Ensembles Fall 2023: Mixed Pop Level 2 Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Phillip Young, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Mixed Pop 2 Ensemble.

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Young’s Senior Recital
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Hand percussionist Hayoung Jeon performs Afro-Cuban and Latin jazz.

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Eldridge Duos Fall 2023
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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An intimate evening of two voices and piano. Auditioned vocal students arrange (sometimes compose) and perform a wide variety of music with Berklee professor Peter Eldridge.