Events

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.

Professor of percussion Ricardo Monzon hosts a special performance featuring guests from the Academia de Bachata, part of the DREAM Project, hailing from the Dominican Republic. Academia de Bachata offers free, intensive instruction in the traditional music of Latin America and the Caribbean, engaging youth in cultural expression.

Elan Trotman, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents Sounds of Summer.

Elan Trotman, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Funky Bunch.

Lisa Guyer, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents False Gummies.

Lisa Guyer, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Heavy Sweaters, a pop/R&B ensemble.

Mimi Jones, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Funk Party Time Ensemble.

Jacques Schwarz-Bart, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the neo-soul ensemble.

Mimi Jones, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents Funk'dafied ensemble.

Jacques Schwarz-Bart, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the small jazz band—level five.