Events

A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Tenacious B
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Tenacious B delivers an hour of hard-hitting rock music written by the legendary band Tenacious D. This tribute features face-melting solos, tear-jerking moments, and plenty of humor in honor of the world's greatest bearded bards.

Admission
Free
Moon Star

Moon Star

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Moon Star
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Moon Star is a rock band that blends jazz and world music influences to create a unique sound. Their repertoire includes songs by Chick Corea, Kansas, TOTO, and Black Sabbath, as well as non-Western artists such as Dhafer Youssef, Ilaiyaraaja, and M.S. Viswanathan. The set also features original jazz-rock compositions by the band's drummer and leader, Akash Nandakumar.

A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Danny Huerta's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Drum set principal Daniel Huerta and his group will perform a mix of covers and original compositions by the members. The set will center around instrumental jazz fusion while also featuring vocals.

Admission
Free
Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Stefan Fayman’s Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Drummer Stefan Fayman and his quartet present an evening of gratitude and high-energy music, blending jazz, fusion, and hip-hop.

Admission
Free
Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Dylan Tamaroff's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Drummer Dylan Tamaroff presents his final performance at Berklee College of Music, featuring covers of his favorite compositions in jazz fusion, soft rock, and psychedelic rock styles.

Admission
Free
Justin Liu

Justin Liu

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Justin Liu: A Journey Through J-Pop and Rock
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Join drummer Justin Liu for a journey through J-pop and rock in his senior recital, celebrating the energy and artistry of Japanese pop and rock. This performance showcases the songs that have shaped his musical journey.

Admission
Free
Robert Ahearn

Robert Ahearn

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Robert Ahearn's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Robert Ahearn presents his senior recital, featuring an ensemble of friends. The performance will include covers and original compositions that have been meaningful throughout his four years at Berklee College of Music.

Admission
Free
Aidan Petersen

Aidan Petersen

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Aidan Petersen's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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New York drummer and composer Aidan Petersen presents his senior recital, featuring a mix of original compositions and fresh arrangements of familiar tunes.

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)
Bertram Lehmann

Bertram Lehmann

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Cuban Drum Set—Technique and Concepts
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Berklee Percussion Department faculty member Bertram Lehmann presents the second of a two-part series of clinics on Brazilian and Cuban drum set performance.

Admission
Free

Past Events

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Roy Jurado: Pocket
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Drum set principal Roy Jurado presents Pocket, a performance blending in-the-pocket playing with world rhythms. The show explores the technical precision behind simple grooves and the complexity of global rhythmic styles.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Rich Evangelista Fusion
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Rich Evangelista presents Rich Evangelista Fusion, his final performance at Berklee, featuring Marco Ronquillo on bass and Santiago Bosch on keyboard.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Chuck Le's Jazz Composition Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Vietnamese drummer Chuck Le presents a senior recital for his jazz composition major, performing original tunes and arrangements.

Chuck Le's Performance Senior Recital

Chuck Le

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Chuck Le's Performance Senior Recital
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Vietnamese drummer Chuck Le will conclude his four-year academic journey at Berklee College of Music with his performance major senior recital, featuring original compositions and Japanese jazz fusion covers.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Zisheng Zeng's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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This is Zisheng Zeng's first and final recital at Berklee. Having participated in many performances on campus, he now takes center stage, joined by his closest friends and fellow musicians. The program features a mix of fusion, jazz, and more, reflecting his journey and graduation sentiments.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Nick White’s Senior Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Drum set principal Nick White presents his senior recital, showcasing a blend of jazz, funk, fusion, and a range of other musical styles.

Quincy Davis Quintet

Quincy Davis Quintet 

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Percussion Days 2025: Quincy Davis Quintet and Christos Rafalides Concert
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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As part of Berklee Percussion Days 2025, in collaboration with the Armand Zildjian Visiting Artist-in-Residence Program, we are proud to present drummer, educator, and composer Quincy Davis and his quintet with vibraphonist, composer, and educator Christos Rafalides. The quintet members include Kori Park (alto saxophone), Aidan Arcangel (tenor saxophone), Isaiah Nygard (piano), and Aidan Gould (bass). 
 

Quincy Davis Quintet

Quincy Davis Quintet

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Percussion Days 2025: Open Rehearsal Featuring the Quincy Davis Quintet and Christos Rafalides
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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As part of Berklee Percussion Days 2025, in collaboration with the Armand Zildjian Visiting Artist-in-Residence Program, we are proud to present an open rehearsal workshop featuring drummer, educator, and composer Quincy Davis and vibraphonist, composer, and educator Christos Rafalides, along with quintet members Kori Park (alto saxophone), Aidan Arcangel (tenor saxophone), Isaiah Nygard (piano), and Aidan Gould (bass).

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Percussion Days 2025: The Berklee Phineas and Ferb Ensemble
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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The Berklee Phineas and Ferb Ensemble is a group of talented Berklee students coming together to pay tribute to the beloved animated show Phineas and Ferb by playing a selection of nostalgic songs from the show. The setlist will include fan favorites such as "Squirrels in My Pants," "Busted," "Gitchee Gitchee Goo," and many others.

Christos Rafalides

Christos Rafalides

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Percussion Days 2025: Christos Rafalides's Vibraphone and Electronic Mallet Clinic
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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As part of Berklee Percussion Days 2025, in collaboration with the Armand Zildjian Visiting Artist-in-Residence Program, we are proud to present Christos Rafalides, vibraphonist, electronic mallet artist, educator, and composer, for a clinic that will cover practical topics such as contemporary electronic mallet application, an introduction to the Pearl malletSTATION, repertoire development, and other vibraphone and mallet techniques.