Academics
With an array of undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as summer, international, and precollege offerings, Berklee College of Music provides options for students of all levels to explore and achieve their artistic, academic, and career potential.
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.
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.
Indonesian drummer Natasha Sutrisno presents her senior recital featuring original compositions, arrangements, and music from her Berklee journey, exploring jazz and traditional Indonesian tunes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Left to right: Leo Blanco, Alberto Netto, and Gregory Ryan
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.
The Berklee Percussion and Marimba Ensembles will be performing a variety of pieces written for percussion and marimba ensembles, as well as arrangements.
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.