Events

Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
Spring Brass Showcase
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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The Brass Department presents the Nicholas Payton Trio featuring Linda May Han Oh and Terri Lyne Carrington with special guest Luke Young.

Admission
Free
Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Lucas Clarvoe's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Lucas Clarvoe will lead a jazz quintet, performing some of his favorite tunes from his time at Berklee College of Music.

Admission
Free
Joey Du Bois Senior Recital

Joey Du Bois

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Joey Du Bois's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Trumpeter Joey Du Bois presents his senior recital, featuring all original compositions performed with some of his closest friends.

Admission
Free
A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Nick Abraham Presents the Sea Salt Snippets
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Nick Abraham presents his band, the Sea Salt Snippets, for this performance. The seven-member ensemble brings together unique elements from each musician, blending genres to create a compelling musical experience.

Admission
Free
Exterior of the 160 Massachusetts Avenue building
Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra: Music of Revolution
- (EDT)
Jordan Hall
30 Gainsborough Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Conducted by Julius P. Williams, featuring music inspired by revolution, including Dmitri Shostakovich’s complete Symphony No. 11 (a musical reflection on the Russian Revolution of 1905), Morton Gould’s "Yankee Doodle," Vítězslava Kaprálová’s "Military Sinfonietta," Adolphus Hailstork’s "Epitaph for a Man Who Dreamed," and George Gershwin’s "Rhapsody in Blue."

Admission
$10 in advance / $15 day of show
Discounted admission with Berklee ID
Free in advance / $5 day of show (use berklee.edu email address and code BerkleeBCSO)
A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Kalika Reece's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Trombonist Kalika Reece and their best friends perform a collection of music that has shaped their identity as a musician.

Admission
Free
Justin Kwak Senior Recital

Justin Kwak

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Justin Kwak's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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South Korean trumpet player Justin Kwak presents a dynamic recital exploring bebop and swing, showcasing his deep connection to jazz traditions and improvisation. 
 

Admission
Free
A performance on the Jackson Browne Stage at a crowded Berklee Dining Hall
Sean Temme’s Senior Recital
(EDT)
Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Trumpeter/composer Sean Temme presents his senior recital. 
 

Admission
Free
Dhruv Banerji Senior Recital

Dhruv Banerji

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Dhruv Banerji's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Trumpeter and composer Dhruv Banerji presents an evening of jazz standards along with original compositions.
 

Admission
Free

Past Events

A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Tony Donatelle's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Trumpet player Tony Donatelle and his band present a swingin’ night of classic tunes.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Jhon Martez's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Trumpet player and vocalist Jhon Martez presents his senior recital, seamlessly blending R&B, jazz, and soul influences. 

GAIMS

June Redmer

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June Redmer: Disciples of The_Tree (the Repertoire of an Unseen Riddler)
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Multi-instrumentalist June Redmer presents a performance featuring a collage of sonic textures, free improvisation, and experimental sound manipulation. The set will include original compositions and a showcase of her electronic free-improv group, The_Tree.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Zhimo’s Verses—Chinese Chamber Choir at Berklee Debut Concert
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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The Chinese Chamber Choir at Berklee performs a repertoire arranged from the poetry of contemporary Chinese poet Zhimo Xu.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Andrea Cui Senior Recital
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Andrea Cui presents his senior recital.

A performance on the Jackson Browne Stage at a crowded Berklee Dining Hall
Ziv Kartaginer Middle Eastern Big Band
(EST)
Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Composer, arranger, and trumpet player Ziv Kartaginer presents a set of original compositions and unique arrangements of well-known tunes, featuring top horn, string, and rhythm section players, as well as special guest vocalists. The performance spans Middle Eastern music, klezmer, jazz, bossa nova, and more.

Sean Temme’s Jazz Composition Senior Recital

Sean Temme

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Sean Temme’s Jazz Composition Senior Recital
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Trumpeter and composer Sean Temme will present a unique set of original music and arrangements.

Exterior of the 160 Massachusetts Avenue building
Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra and the Italian Consulate of Boston Present Va Pensiero: A Symphonic Jazz Exploration of Timeless Italian Arias
(EST)
Jordan Hall at New England Conservatory
30 Gainsborough Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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The Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Julius P. Williams, will perform alongside an extraordinary jazz quintet featuring legendary bassist Ron Carter, saxophone virtuoso Joe Lovano, masterful pianist Kenny Werner, versatile drummer Ron Savage, and Italian saxophonist Marco Pignataro, the artistic director of Va Pensiero. This concert, part of the Festival of Italian Creativity 2024, is sponsored by the Italian Consulate of Boston.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Louis D. Rivera Gotay: Un Alma Puertorriqueña
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Join trombonist Louis D. Rivera Gotay for a vibrant performance of Puerto Rican Latin jazz, featuring iconic songs, original arrangements, and native rhythms like bomba and plena, all brought to life by a global ensemble.

Duke Ellington with horns

Duke Ellington 

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Fall 2024 Brass Showcase
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Welcome to our annual Fall Brass Showcase, a department-wide competition featuring three of the top bands selected from a pool of audition submissions. These exceptional ensembles will compete in tonight’s concert for the chance to be featured alongside our special guest at the Spring Brass Showcase.