Events

Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
Solo/Duo Faculty Guitar Night XXVI and Convocation
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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This is the 26th concert in a semi-annual series, featuring 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
Julien Kasper

Julien Kasper

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Julien Kasper
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Professor of guitar Julien Kasper and his band, featuring Jesse Williams on bass and Zac Casher on drums, perform Kasper's unique original music. 

Admission
Free
David Tronzo and Kim Perlak

David Tronzo and Kim Perlak

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David Tronzo/Kim Perlak Duo
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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David Tronzo and Kim Perlak perform new written and spontaneous compositions for modern slide guitar and classical guitar.

Admission
Free
Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Guitar Artist Ensemble: Bebop Guitars
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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The Bebop Guitars is a student guitar ensemble consisting of five guitars and rhythm section. The music features original arrangements and compositions by faculty leader John Baboian. The style ranges from jazz and Latin to blues.
 

Admission
Free
Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
The Eclectic Electrics
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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This concert features contemporary jazz for five guitars and rhythm section.

Admission
Free
Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
Guitar Night: R&B/Funk Showcase
(EST)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Six guitar principals lead their bands in a program of originals and covers in contemporary, traditional R&B, and funk styles. This event is presented by guitar professors Thaddeus Hogarth, Jeff Lockhart, and Jim Peterson.

Admission
Free
Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
Solo/Duo Faculty Guitar Night XXVII and Convocation
(EST)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
(View Map)

This is the 27th concert in a semi-annual series, featuring 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
Interior of the David Friend Recital Hall
Metal Guitar Night
(EST)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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This concert showcases some of Berklee's top metal guitar talent in an evening filled with fierce metal riffage and high-tech shred guitar pyrotechnics.

Admission
Free
Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Guitar Artist Ensemble: Bebop Guitars
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
(View Map)

The Bebop Guitars is a student guitar ensemble consisting of five guitars and rhythm section. The music features original arrangements and compositions by faculty leader John Baboian. The style ranges from jazz and Latin to blues.

Admission
Free
Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
The Eclectic Electrics
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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This concert features contemporary jazz for five guitars and rhythm section.

Admission
Free

Past Events

A performance on the Jackson Browne Stage at a crowded Berklee Dining Hall
Marco Stassi's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Marco Stassi brings together a wide array of influences, including rock, country, blues, and reggae. The program of cover songs features slide guitar, instrumental pieces, and guest vocalists.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Sungju Jung's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Guitarist Sungju Jung and her band present a program of original jazz arrangements alongside covers of pop and funk music.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
The Eclectic Electrics
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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This performance features contemporary jazz for five guitars and rhythm section, led by faculty guitarist Mark White.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Blazing Country Trails
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Led by faculty guitarist Bobby Stanton, Blazing Country Trails is a performance studies class that examines the historical development of American country music. The course takes an inclusive approach by exploring the musical contributions of various ethnic groups and their distinctive instruments, revealing a richer and more diverse understanding of country music’s origins. 

A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Lex Kolody's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Lex Kolody performs a senior recital of guitar-driven music blending rock, funk, and jazz fusion with an emphasis on groove and improvisation.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Guitar Artist Ensemble: The Bebop Guitars
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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The student Bebop Guitars Ensemble consists of five guitars, bass, and drums. The group consists of some of the best guitar players at Berklee College of Music. Their repertoire includes jazz, blues, and Latin grooves written specifically for the ensemble to showcase the unique characteristic of all five guitarists reading charts and playing together.
 

The Dobrzynski Group

Dawid Dobrzynski

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The Dobrzynski Group
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Dawid Dobrzynski performs a set of fusion covers, original music, rock trio repertoire, and straight-ahead jams in his final Berklee performance.

Sam's Super Serious Senior Recital

Sam Duque Underhill

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Sam Duque Underhill's Super Serious Senior Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Guitarist Sam Duque Underhill presents a recital with a deliberately serious, no-nonsense approach. Audience members are asked to refrain from smiling or having fun, as it may distract the performers on stage.

A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Lucas Tytla's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Guitarist Lucas Tytla performs a set of original songs and covers in a mix of folk and jazz styles.

A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Seku Fujino-Harmachis's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Guitarist Seku Fujino-Harmachis presents original music with his band, Orangeblossom, alongside covers performed with collaborators from California and Boston. Blending neo-soul, jazz, R&B, and blues, the program reflects his Berklee College of Music journey through sound.