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.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Althea Wincek's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Composer and pianist Althea Wincek and their band play some jazzy and noisy tunes for your listening pleasure.

Admission
Free
Monique Reid’s Senior Recital

Monique Reid

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Monique Reid’s Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Monique Reid presents her senior recital, showcasing the culmination of her work at Berklee College of Music. The program will feature jazz and jazz fusion compositions for a fun and inspiring evening.

Admission
Free
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Oboe, Flute, and Bassoon Studio Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Join us for a combined studio recital featuring solo pieces and chamber music performed by the students and faculty from the oboe, flute, and bassoon studios at Berklee College of Music.

Admission
Free
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Sounds of Earth: Rei Shimamura
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Rei Shimamura, a jazz vocalist and composer, presents her original compositions alongside a talented five-horn jazz ensemble. Drawing inspiration from the sounds she discovers on earth, she brings her voice to life through her music. 

Admission
Free
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Music Therapy Student Amplified, Spring 2025
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Music Therapy Student Amplified event.

Admission
Free
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Stefan Fayman’s Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Drummer Stefan Fayman and his quartet present an evening of gratitude and high-energy music, blending jazz, fusion, and hip-hop.

Admission
Free
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Rei Shimamura: Sounds of Mine
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Jazz vocalist and composer Rei Shimamura presents a diverse set of jazz standards, Brazilian music, bebop, and works by modern jazz composers, along with her own original pieces. Featuring a talented ensemble, this performance reflects her musical inspirations from around the world.

Admission
Free
Jon Herrington

Jon Herington 

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Jon Herington Master Class: Steely Dan and Beyond
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Jon Herington will perform his music and discuss how to develop the essential professional skills to be an in-demand side person.



 

Admission
Free
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Chaoran's Jazz Composition Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Chaoran and his friends present a selection of his original jazz compositions, featuring both small and medium-sized ensembles.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Dylan Tamaroff's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Drummer Dylan Tamaroff presents his final performance at Berklee College of Music, featuring covers of his favorite compositions in jazz fusion, soft rock, and psychedelic rock styles.

Admission
Free

Past Events

Yueyang Chen

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“Periscope”—Yueyang’s Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Pianist Yueyang Chen presents his senior recital featuring his compositions for sextet and trio.

A young Florence Price

Florence Price

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Florence B. Price, and American Hero Presentation Parts 1 and 2
(EDT)
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Florence B. Price, the first female African American composer to be performed by a national symphony orchestra, is an American hero. Discover her victorious musical accomplishments in spite of the Jim Crow era, the abandonment by her mother, the loss of other immediate family members, and homelessness during a period of time when the writing of music that spoke of her African heritage was not embraced by her own family members. Since the rediscovery of her music once thought lost for over 30 years, she is fast rising to fame. In addition, hear some of her music through recordings and some demonstrations of live performances.

A young Florence Price

Florence Price

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Florence B. Price, and American Hero Presentation Parts 1 and 2
(EDT)
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Florence B. Price, the first female African American composer to be performed by a national symphony orchestra, is an American hero. Discover her victorious musical accomplishments in spite of the Jim Crow era, the abandonment by her mother, the loss of other immediate family members, and homelessness during a period of time when the writing of music that spoke of her African heritage was not embraced by her own family members. Since the rediscovery of her music once thought lost for over 30 years, she is fast rising to fame. In addition, hear some of her music through recordings and some demonstrations of live performances.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Alexander Hussain's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Tenor saxophonist Alexander Hussain will be performing some of his original compositions for small jazz ensemble.

Painting of flowers
A Season of Contemplation
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Join us for a one-hour program featuring music by Schubert, Brahms, Poulenc, William Grant Still, Florence Price, and more! 

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Klara Poznachowska

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Sounds of Klara
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Klara Poznachowska presents her compositions for the solo harp and bigger ensembles. 

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The Wizard & The Wize
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Join The Wizard & The Wize on their quest to save the faerie queen Lily Flutterdale from the evil sorcerer Azek! Ethan “The Wizard” Moskowitz, a guitarist and singer, has composed a magical musical adventure taking place in the fantastical Forest of Dreams.

Tosin Abasi
Tosin Abasi
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Progressive metal guitar virtuoso Tosin Abasi performs his compositions and discusses his concepts on developing innovative guitar techniques, composition, and one's own voice.

Michael Martelli

Michael Martelli

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Michael Martelli's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Michael Martelli will perform music from original projects he's been a part of, and he will showcase his love for ensemble drumming and improvisational work.

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The Music of Ivan Lins
(EDT)
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Faculty vocalist Elena Koleva presents the music of Ivan Lins.