David Friend Recital Hall

Mark Shilansky and David Thorne Scott present original songs and arrangements that mix jazz sophistication and improvisation with the groove and storytelling of Americana. Featuring music by Cole Porter, Townes Van Zandt, Michel Legrand, and John Denver.

The concert will present the Franck Violin Sonata arranged by Raaf Hekkema from the Calefax Reed Quintet, and will feature Francine Trester, violin, and the Kalliope Reed Quintet. The program will also include Berklee faculty Carrie Cheron on songs written by Trester for her and Kalliope. Trester's composition "This," commissioned by the Boston Woodwind Society for Kalliope, will also be performed.

Nando Michelin presents original arrangements and music based on the great Uruguayan iconic songwriter Eduardo Mateo.

This is the 20th concert in our series, featuring faculty from the guitar department in solo and duo settings. Kim Perlak, chair of the guitar department, and assistant chair Sheryl Bailey, will share the stage with faculty who perform in the classical, jazz, fingerstyle, slide, blues, rock, funk, and modern improvisation styles. 

Pianist, producer, arranger, and composer Esli Honore performs a journey through some jazz standard music that he likes and some arrangements with the influence of Caribbean music and Haitian music. Honore's band will feature Ian Banno and Lumanyano Mzi and other friends.

Pianist, composer, and arranger Liz Sinn presents a diverse program ranging from her original music for piano trio to a 16-piece big band in various jazz and Brazilian styles. 

Berklee Revelation Records brings you a live show and sneak peak of the music for our 2023 compilation project titled: Issa Vibe. 

Chinese Traditional Music Club proudly presents an enchanting recital in David Friend Hall on Monday, October 2. Through our musical contributions, we aim to enrich the diverse music scene at Berklee College of Music while celebrating the enduring beauty and universal themes that resonate with audiences worldwide.

Today’s special is a stew of jazz, rock, and a hint of comedy, courtesy of Chef. On the side is his trusty Bitchin’ Kitchen, a group of the baddest instrumentalists and singers around.

Innovative saxophone mouthpiece company, SYOS, joins us on campus for a presentation of their 3D printed saxophone mouthpieces. Students and faculty can play test anything in their current catalogue and gain insight to the mechanics that make it work.