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.
Cypriot drummer and composer Dimitris Terpizis presents music from his Berklee Global Jazz Institute thesis project, tracing a journey of identity from disconnection to cultural belonging.
Seba Ramírez, a drummer and percussionist from Paraguay, presents a set of original music. His work explores the intersection between traditional and contemporary South American music, and is influenced by global jazz.
Bota Chen and his friends present a set of free improvisation and jazz standards as part of his final capstone project for the Professional Music Program.
MJ Hilty presents a variety show of rock, R&B, and original music. After years of work, she is proud to showcase her knowledge and play tunes with the friends she's made along the way at Berklee College of Music.
Experience the groundbreaking music of Gary Burton’s early bands (1967–1975). Join Berklee professor and acclaimed vibraphonist Rich Greenblatt as he leads an all-faculty ensemble in a powerful tribute to the pioneering sounds of early jazz fusion.
The duo of Kim Perlak and Francisco Mela connects the sounds of modern classical guitar and avant-garde percussion. Their original works and spontaneous compositions feature modern, impressionistic, lyrical guitar playing, and a full range of imaginative textures from the drum set. Through this new music, the duo invites listeners to become a part of each performance in spirit through their active listening presence.
Students enrolled in Marimba Ensembles, Marimba in Mixed Chamber Music Ensemble, and Marimba Transcriptions and Repertoire Lab will perform compositions and arrangements featuring marimba and vibraphone—spanning genres from classical new music to jazz and pop styles. Directed by Nancy Zeltsman.
Students enrolled in Marimba Ensembles, Marimba in Mixed Chamber Music Ensemble, and Marimba Transcriptions and Repertoire Lab will perform compositions and arrangements featuring marimba and vibraphone—spanning genres from classical new music to jazz and pop styles. Directed by Nancy Zeltsman.
Drummer and composer Said Sarabia, born and raised in Mexico, presents his final performance featuring a selection of original compositions and arrangements in the contemporary jazz genre.
Juan Paez presents his senior recital alongside his friends and colleagues, featuring a mix of original compositions and arrangements by Paez and his band.
Students enrolled in Marimba Ensembles, Marimba in Mixed Chamber Music Ensemble, and Marimba Transcriptions and Repertoire Lab will perform compositions and arrangements featuring marimba and vibraphone. Genres will span from classical and new music to jazz and pop styles.
Students enrolled in Marimba Ensembles, Marimba in Mixed Chamber Music Ensemble, and Marimba Transcriptions and Repertoire Lab will perform compositions and arrangements featuring marimba and vibraphone. Genres will span from classical and new music to jazz and pop styles.
Silent Echoes of Time is a solo percussion recital showcasing a diverse selection of works by composers from around the world. This performance highlights the vast expressive possibilities of percussion, featuring snare drum, multi-percussion, marimba, vibraphone, timpani, and a marimba-piano duet.
Drummer Malcolm Longaker presents a set inspired by modern funk, rock, jazz fusion, and soul, featuring his original compositions. He will be joined by three bands.
Stephen Guerra's World Tour is a show designed to explore the various cultures and genres of music that Guerra has encountered during his studies at Berklee.