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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Selina Huang Conducting

Selina Huang

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Selina Huang's Senior Recital
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Selina Huang's senior recital celebrates her four-year journey of artistic growth as a songwriter, composer, and arranger at Berklee College of Music. 

Admission
Free
Ron Savage

Ron Savage

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Soul Revival
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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This event features a performance by the Eastern Standard Trio, with Bobby Broom (guitar), Nat Reeves (bass), and Ron Savage (drums); and Sound of Soul, featuring Bill Pierce (saxophone), Bobby Broom, Lydia Harrell (voice), Consuelo Candelaria (piano), Ron Mahdi (bass), and Ron Savage.
Admission
Free
Rebecca and Piano player

Rebecca Shrimpton and Herman Weiss 

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Alchemy: American Art Songs—Ives to Ornette
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Alchemy celebrates the beautifully blurred line between classical and popular music. Vocalist Rebecca Shrimpton and pianist/composer Herman Weiss perform American art songs by jazz and classical composers, including Charles Ives, Ornette Coleman, Florence Price, and Duke Ellington, as well as new original works. These uniquely American songs bend genre boundaries by uniting masterly compositional structures with traditional hymns, spirituals, early popular tunes, blues, and jazz. 
 

Admission
Free
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Retro Gold
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Kevin Yuen presents a tribute to the classic sound of vintage R&B, celebrating the warmth, groove, and soul of earlier eras. The music draws from traditional R&B and soul influences, focusing on feel, pocket, and expressive vocals rather than modern production.

Alan Montaño

Alan Montaño 

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Montaño Big Band
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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The Montaño Big Band is a 19-piece jazz ensemble led by pianist and composer Alan Montaño. They perform original compositions and arrangements that showcase Montaño’s passion for Latin music and jazz.

Admission
Free
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Kaoruko's Favorites
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Faculty vocalist Kaoruko Pilkington performs with a piano trio.

Admission
Free
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Solo/Duo Faculty Guitar Night XXV and Convocation
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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The 25th Solo/Duo Faculty Guitar Night features faculty from the Guitar Department in solo and duo settings. Kim Perlak and Sheryl Bailey, chair and assistant chair of the Guitar Department, will share the stage with colleagues who perform in the classical, jazz, fingerstyle, folk, funk, slide, modern improvisation, and blues styles.

Admission
Free
Don't Skip a Beat

Don't Skip a Beat event flyer

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Believe Inspire Repeat Tree House and Berklee College of Music Present
Don't Skip a Beat
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Believe Inspire Repeat Tree House (BBIRTH) and Berklee College of Music proudly present Don’t Skip a Beat, a premier cultural event dedicated to community and music. This initiative extends BBIRTH’s core mission of global cultural unity by highlighting local artistry and creating collaborative opportunities for the small business community.

Joey Blake

Joey Blake

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The Singing Tribe Reimagined: Tribute to Bobby McFerrin
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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The Singing Tribe performs a tribute to the incredible Bobby McFerrin. Enjoy pieces from Vocabularies and beyond as they explore his groundbreaking sound. Get ready for an inspiring evening of pure vocal brilliance.

Admission
Free
Matthew Nicholl

Matthew Nicholl 

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Matthew Nicholl and Friends
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Pianist/composer Matthew Nicholl presents an evening of original music, joined by old friends from the Berklee community.

Admission
Free

Past Events

panel discussion

Professional Music alumni and Department Chair Toki Wright discuss strategies for succeeding as a young Berklee alumni.

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Life After Berklee
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Join us as we welcome a panel of esteemed young alumni from Berklee College of Music's Professional Music Department to discuss their journeys since graduation. 
 

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Upper Structure Madness
Canceled
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Faculty and students perform in solo and two-piano settings, featuring upper structure arrangements of jazz standards and original compositions.

Malachi Del Rosario Presents: Biblical Meditations

Malachi Del Rosario, far left, performs on guitar.

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Malachi Del Rosario Presents: Biblical Meditations
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Composer and director Malachi Del Rosario presents an original show, Biblical Meditations, which blends ambient and classical music to explore profound biblical themes in an immersive and reflective experience.

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BTAC Presents the 9th Annual 48 Hour Theater Project, Spring 2025
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Berklee Theater Arts Collaborative (BTAC) presents the 9th annual 48 Hour Theater Project. Led by BTAC Artistic Director Rene Pfister, students will present original 10 minute musicals created in 48 hours. 
 

June Redmer

June Redmer

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June Redmer: Disciples of the_Tree (Never a Dull Moment in Fashion)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Multi-instrumentalist June Redmer presents a mix of freely-improvised dance music, ambient soundscapes, and original funk/fusion compositions. There will be extended use of experimental sound sources, effects pedals, and other unique means of sound generation.

Max Close

Max Close

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Max Close Quartet
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Come experience the Max Close Quartet, a jazz fusion ensemble that takes live music to new heights. Featuring a group of dynamic musicians united by one goal—to push the boundaries of jazz fusion and create something fresh and remarkable—this performance is anything but typical. It’s an invitation to move, feel, and become part of something exciting and innovative.

Nick Grondin

Nick Grondin

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Nick Grondin Group: A View of Time and Space
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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From breathing to calendar cycles to the orbits of the planets, a rhythmic regularity creates the fabric of our existence. Inspired by the collective rhythms and simultaneous cycles we all feel in our lives, the Nick Grondin Group will present compositions that explore the musical qualities of space and time, and the effects they create among listeners to build community. 

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Tim Berne Workshop
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Renowned saxophonist and composer Tim Berne leads an in-depth workshop exploring the art of composition, band leadership, running an independent label, and the nuances of improvisation—with a candid focus on navigating failure and creative challenges.

Boston Higashi School Jazz Band

Boston Higashi School Jazz Band

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Boston Higashi School Jazz Band
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Join us for an unforgettable evening as the Boston Higashi School Jazz Band, a talented ensemble of students with autism, delivers captivating jazz performances at Berklee College of Music.

Sean Temme

Sean Temme

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The Sean Temme Group
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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The Sean Temme Group is a contemporary jazz ensemble led by 22 year-old trumpeter and composer Sean Temme. The group will perform an eclectic mix of original compositions and free improvisation.