Events

Conceived and founded by Berklee faculty member Sergio Bellotti, VOLARE: The Smooth Jazz Italian Songbook blends classic songwriting with the polished feel of international smooth jazz, introducing global audiences to the modern standards of 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s Italian pop.

Tap dancer and composer Dylan Szuch presents No Szuch Thing!, his first concert exploring jazz tap dance as an instrument and expansive vehicle for live performance. Szuch is the first tap dance principal in the Berklee College of Music undergraduate program.

Marque Gilmore is an internationally acclaimed drummer, and producer and a pioneering force in live electronic music, bridging ancient musical traditions with modern technology in what he calls science-friction-drum-and-space. Gilmore is considered the leading creator and pioneer of the sub-genre phenomenon known as live drum ’n’ bass with his interactive music platform and live performance.

Drummer and Interim Provost Ron Savage celebrates his fourth anniversary with a stellar cast of musical artists including Sean Jones, trumpet; Dr. Teodross Avery, saxophone; Lydia "the Lovely Singer" Harrell, voice; Sharik Hasan, piano; and Alexander Toth, bass.

Drummer André Caballero presents a jazz fusion performance blending Latin and world music with contemporary jazz. The program features covers and original arrangements inspired by composers including Mathieu Fiset, Zela Margossian, and Avishai Cohen.

Drum set principal Hans Chen presents a performance blending funk and hip-hop fusion styles.

Country rock drummer Tyler Servedio and his band perform a set of country and rock covers by some of his favorite artists.

Drummer Carter Hadcock's senior recital features arrangements of R&B, jazz fusion, and rock, reflecting the music and musicians who have shaped his voice as a drummer.

Drum set principal Ian Victor Lim, alongside fellow instrumentalists, presents a performance reflecting on memorable experiences and musical moments from his time at Berklee College of Music. 

Jazz drummer and composer Tommy X. Wu presents original music inspired by the three cities he has called home: Shanghai, China; Melbourne, Australia; and Boston, Massachusetts.