David Friend Recital Hall

The David Friend Recital Hall, located in the Genko Uchida building at 921 Boylston Street, is a semicircular performance space with a horseshoe-shaped balcony, designed by architect Shizuo Harada.

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

An evening of music for jazz orchestra featuring some of Boston's finest musicians, with original compositions and arrangements inspired by poetry, literature, and cosmic phenomena.
 

Admission
Free
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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Founded by three local singer-songwriters, and working with a team of extended musicians and performing artists, Telem Freetown is a platform for experimental music in Freetown, Sierra Leone. They offer training in songwriting and music production, stage concerts and other live events, and work to develop the vibrant Sierra Leone music ecosystem. The global culture craves what Africa has to offer, and Telem Freetown wants to help put Sierra Leonean musicians at the forefront of that demand.

Admission
Free
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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Woodwind Department fall welcome event for new and continuing students. Woodwind Department faculty and students will share information on the department as well as live performances.

Admission
Free
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Canceled
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Underwater Airport is an improvisational and recording multimedia ensemble combining music and projected visuals for the purpose of creating spontaneous portals into alternate space-time dimensions. 

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

This event celebrates freedom of sound and pays tribute to one of Boston's legendary creators—drummer Nat Mugavero.
 

Admission
Free
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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

The RPJO features many Berklee faculty members and folks from the greater Boston area and will be playing Pingrey's original compositions and arrangements. Brand new music from 2023 and 2024 will be in the spotlight!

Admission
Free
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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Songwriting Professor Michael Wartofsky presents excerpts from his latest shows Spin Me Right Round, based on the young adult novel by Berklee faculty David Valdes, and LATE, with book and lyrics by award-winning playwright Kathleen Cahill.

Admission
Free
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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

This concert will feature the contemporary jazz compositions and saxophone playing of Rick DiMuzio.

Admission
Free
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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

A master class on utilizing Carnatic ragas and mathematics in rhythm for composition by the Indian classical progressive fusion band Project Mishram.
 

Admission
Free
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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

A concert by the Indian classical progressive fusion band Project Mishram.

Admission
Free

Past Events

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

This great night of music will feature the Ayn Inserto Jazz Orchestra performing works by Ayn Inserto, assistant chair of the harmony and jazz composition department. Arrangements and compositions will focus on the beauty of the line as it intertwines through harmony and various grooves. This music will sizzle in the summer of 2023!

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Herman Hampton, a professor in the ensemble department, presents Dos e Cuatro.
 

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

An evening of original compositions spanning many facets of the jazz genre with Vice President Ron Savage and Sound of Soul, featuring Bill Pierce, Bobby Broom, Farayi Malek, Consuelo Candelaria-Barry, and Ron Mahdi.

Event Dates
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Mimi Jones, a professor in the ensemble, department presents her ensemble.

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Farayi Malek, a professor in the ensemble department, presents the mixed pop and jazz ensemble.
 

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Jhonson Francois, a professor in the ensemble department, presents the Mixed Styles Rating 2 ensemble.
 

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Jacques Schwarz-Bart, a professor in the ensemble department, presents the Neo-Soul Ensemble.
 

Event Dates
Canceled
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Mimi Jones, a professor in the ensemble department, presents the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
 

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Mimi Jones, a professor in the ensemble department, presents Funk.
 

Event Dates
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Utar Artun, a professor in the ensemble department, presents the Mixed Jazz Rating 3 ensemble.