David Friend Recital Hall

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

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

Allison Miller, the Harmony and Jazz Composition Department's Ken Pullig Visiting Scholar, directs an ensemble of students performing her own works alongside compositions brought in by the band.

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

Playscape is an interactive art installation by Matt Issa-Abbas featuring sound-making objects by glassblower Kenny Kay and a live electroacoustic ensemble playing a mixture of orchestral, ambient, and noise music composed by Issa-Abbas.
 

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

Join us for the 100th Anniversary Alan R. Pearlman Celebration Concert.

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

Join us for an evening celebrating the lyrical elegance and cinematic brilliance of one of the most beloved composers in the jazz tradition. Talented vocal students from Berklee College of Music's Voice Department will perform classic and inventive works by Michel Legrand, showcasing their artistry while honoring his rich legacy in jazz, film, and song. Don’t miss this inspiring tribute to timeless melodies and musical storytelling.

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

This performance features traditional classical choir literature. 
 

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

Join us for an evening of music featuring the Berklee Flute Choir and the Spring Winds and Piano Ensemble, under the direction of Woodwind Professor Wendy Rolfe. Experience a vibrant program of lively and lyrical works—spanning from Bach to contemporary, romantic to Latin—that promises to delight audiences of all ages.

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

Join us to celebrate World Voice Day 2026 at a fun and informative vocal science fair to learn how the voice works. The event will feature a spectrogram for all singers to "see" their voices working. Experts will be present to answer questions on vocal health and wellness.
 

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

Striving to recreate the one-of-a-kind experience found only at TED, TEDxBerklee Boston provides a platform for inspiring guest speakers from the world of music to share their insights and ideas. The entire Berklee community—including students, alumni, faculty, and staff—is welcomed and encouraged to apply as speakers.

 

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

The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education presents its spring recitals. 

 

 

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

Students enrolled in Marimba Ensembles, Marimba in Mixed Chamber Music ensemble, and Marimba Transcriptions and Repertoire Lab will perform compositions and arrangements featuring marimba and vibraphone and spanning genres from classical new music to jazz and pop styles. 

 

 

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Free

Past Events

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David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
Professors Andrea Capozzoli and Elena Koleva present an evening of Brazilian vocal jazz styles by various composers, including Antônio Carlos Jobim, Djavan, Dani Gurgel, and many more. Student performers from the Vocal Department will perform both traditional and contemporary arrangements.  
 


 

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

Grammy-winning saxophonist, composer, and current Ken Pullig Visiting Scholar Miguel Zenón will perform at Berklee as part of the Jazz Composition Festival. A visionary artist blending jazz with the rich traditions of his Puerto Rican heritage, Zenón will lead the Ken Pullig Visiting Scholar Ensemble alongside Berklee students in a dynamic program of his original compositions. 

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

Join us for an engaging performance featuring the Berklee Flute Choir and the Autumn Winds and Piano Ensemble, led by Woodwind Professor Wendy Rolfe. This concert will showcase a lively and lyrical selection of music, ranging from Bach to contemporary pieces, as well as Romantic and Latin influences, promising to delight audiences of all ages.
 

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

Renowned saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Christine Jensen joins the Berklee Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra for a special performance showcasing original student compositions. As a leading voice in contemporary jazz composition, Jensen’s expressive playing and deep musicality will bring these new works to life. Each piece has been crafted specifically to feature her artistry, making this a unique collaboration between an acclaimed musician and the next generation of jazz composers.

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

Herb Alpert Scholar Jason "J. Rawls" Rawls, J. Rhodes, and Daedelus will be speaking on hip-hop production in an event presented by the Professional Music Department.

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

Six stellar guitar principals lead their ensembles in a dynamic program of original works and covers, spanning traditional, contemporary, R&B, funk, instrumental, and vocal styles. Presented and directed by Thaddeus Hogarth, Jeff Lockhart, and Jim Peterson.

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

The ABLE Assembly is a three-day event in David Friend Recital Hall.

 

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

The ABLE Assembly is a three-day event in David Friend Recital Hall.

 

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

The ABLE Assembly is a three-day event in David Friend Recital Hall.

 

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

The ABLE Assembly is a three-day event in David Friend Recital Hall.