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.

Matt Rollings

Matt Rollings 

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Matt Rollings on Producing Songs and Artists
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. 

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Summer 2024 Ensembles: Small Jazz Band—Level Five
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Jacques Schwarz-Bart, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the small jazz band—level five.

Admission
Free
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Summer 2024 Ensembles: Funk'dafied Ensemble
Canceled
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 Funk'dafied ensemble.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Summer 2024 Ensembles: Neo-Soul Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Jacques Schwarz-Bart, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the neo-soul ensemble.

Admission
Free
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Summer 2024 Ensembles: Funk Party Time 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 Funk Party Time Ensemble.

Admission
Free
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Summer 2024 Ensembles: The Heavy Sweaters
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Lisa Guyer, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Heavy Sweaters, a pop/R&B ensemble.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Summer 2024 Ensembles: False Gummies
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Lisa Guyer, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents False Gummies.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Summer 2024 Ensembles: The Funky Bunch
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Elan Trotman, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Funky Bunch.

Admission
Free
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Summer 2024 Ensembles: Sounds of Summer
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Elan Trotman, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents Sounds of Summer.

Admission
Free
Henry

Henry Ferland

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Henry Ferland's Senior Recital
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Upstate New Yorker Henry Ferland finds the balance between country fingerstyle guitar, jazz, and rock. This recital will feature a unique set of solo acoustic guitar, bebop jazz, blues, and jam rock.

Admission
Free

Past Events

Los Vampiros de Rock 'n' Roll
Rebequita's Recital: Los Vampiros de Rock 'n' Roll
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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An afternoon of sweet blues/rock music that's good for the soul, with a touch of Latin flare!

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Yuan Liu's Senior Recital
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Saxophonist Yuan will present a set of original jazz tunes with his friends. 
 

Dava Giustizia
My Journal Entries - Dava Giustizia's Jazz Composition Senior Recital
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Indonesian pianist and composer Dava Giustizia presents his jazz composition senior recital, where he presents his original compositions written during his time in Berklee. 

FLUX ?: (may change later)

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FLUX ?:
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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FLUX?: is a night showcasing the talents of composer, performer, and multimedia artist mae flux in three acts. This will include a live debut of their 25-piece multi-genre ensemble, screenings of original short films, and a special set from mae's dance-punk band, nurse joy.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Summer 2023: Afro-Carribean Jazz Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Jacques Schwarz-Bart, a professor in the ensemble department, presents the Afro-Carribean jazz ensemble. 

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Summer 2023 Ensembles: The Roy Hargrove Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Jacques Schwarz-Bart, a professor in the ensemble department, presents the Roy Hargrove Ensemble.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Sharanya Das
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Vocalist Sharanya Das presents her senior recital, exploring her journey with music alongside peers she has met along the way. Sharing her greatest influences, this recital features a combination of jazz, pop, opera styles, and more. 

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Summer 2023 Ensembles: Mixed Pop 2 Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Farayi Malek, a professor in the ensemble department, presents the mixed pop 2 ensemble.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Summer 2023 Ensembles: Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Lisa Guyer, a professor in the ensemble department, presents the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ensemble.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Summer 2023 Ensembles: Small Band Jazz Rating 3 Ensemble
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Jhonson Francois, a professor in the ensemble department, presents the Small Band Jazz Rating 3 ensemble.