Events

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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Drummer/composer Josie May presents her senior recital, featuring original jazz fusion tunes arranged for small brass ensemble.

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Free
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Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Drummer Matthew Martin performs some of his favorite rock, pop, disco, and indie songs that have influenced his playing and shaped who he is as an artist.

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Free
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Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Jon Hazilla, along with with Rebecca Cline on piano and Keala "Special K" Kaumeheiwa " on bass, will explore the possibilities of tempo strokes and tunes from the Great American Songbook.

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Free
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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States

Indonesian drummer Natasha Sutrisno presents her senior recital featuring original compositions, arrangements, and music from her Berklee journey, exploring jazz and traditional Indonesian tunes.

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Free
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Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Led by Roman DiStefano, this performance blends rock, blues, Latin styles, and R&B into an energetic, groove-driven program.

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Free
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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States

Trey Tarzia presents a recital with friends featuring a variety of musicians to celebrate his time at Berklee College of Music. The program includes music from different projects he has been part of, along with selections by artists he admires.

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Free
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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

This event is a presentation of Afro-Cuban hand percussion with faculty percussionist Mikael Ringquist. The focus of this clinic will be on stylistic differences from various areas of Cuba. Some rhythms that will be covered are bembé, palo, abakuá and Orisha/Lwa music.

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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States

Teetat “Auto” Nitikitpaiboon, a Thai drummer, arranger, and music director, presents a dynamic recital showcasing his passion for R&B, hip-hop, jazz, and gospel. The set blends instrumental pieces and vocal-driven tunes, brought to life by an amazing band and standout vocalists.

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Free
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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States

Drum set performance major Ben Friedman presents his senior recital, featuring music by Snarky Puppy, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Nate Smith, and Herbie Hancock, performed with a group of Berklee musicians.

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Free
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Jackson Browne Stage/Berklee Dining Hall
160 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Tom Maor presents Nothing in Common, a program featuring a mix of classical, fusion, electronic, world, and metal pieces. While the styles may appear unrelated, they are unified by a shared energy, with each piece revealing a different side of his sound.

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Free

Past Events

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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States

Drummer Maura McGarvey brings psychedelia back to Berklee.

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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Drummer and composer Satvik Agarwal presents work that showcases his time at Berklee College of Music. The recital will be all original music and arrangements played by people who have inspired and supported him here.

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

The Yoron Israel Quartet will be performing the Music of John Coltrane—A Centennial Celebration as part of Berklee Percussion Days 2026.
 

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

This performance features the Berklee Steel Pan Ensemble and Contemporary Electronic Percussion Ensemble.

 

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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States

Join faculty member and author Sergio Bellotti for an immersive deep-dive into the "micro-grid"—the internal architectural logic of the snare drum. Moving far beyond simple filler notes, this clinic explores the systematic use of ghost notes to transform rhythmic density into musical texture.
 

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

The Alberto Netto Trio presents an evening of vibrant Brazilian jazz, blending rich rhythms and soulful improvisation. Featuring styles such as samba, partido alto, bossa nova, and ijexá, the trio brings the spirit of Brazil to life through dynamic grooves and expressive melodies. Join us for this public concert and experience the energy, warmth, and musical traditions of Brazil in an intimate jazz setting.

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

The Berklee Percussion and Marimba Ensembles will be performing a variety of pieces written for percussion and marimba ensembles, as well as arrangements.

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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Percussion Days 2026 presents a master class and performance by Martin Kwaku Kwaakye Obeng and the West African Drum and Dance Ensemble.

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Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States

This clinic and performance, featuring a jazz trio with vibraphonist Gustavo Agatiello, guitarist Sheryl Bailey, and bassist David Clark, will explore jazz standards and Great American Songbook repertoire in a loose, improvisatory style.

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Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Jazz composition and drum set principal Xuanhe Song presents his jazz composition portfolio.