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.
Tony Sun presents a program fusing funk and R&B with modern electronic production. The set moves from classic repertoire of the '70s, '80s, and '90s into contemporary electronic fusion.
Elena Koleva and Plamen Karadonev present an evening of contemporary jazz, inspired by classical, world music, and Eastern European folklore. Fifth Season Quartet features Elena Koleva on vocals, Plamen Karadonev on piano and accordion, Greg Loughman on bass, and Austin McMahon on drums.
Lisa McCallum performs original piano music alongside other pieces she finds meaningful. The program will also feature a piano trio performing classic jazz tunes and modern compositions in a jazz-pop style.
Pianist Brady C. Billingsley presents Hear My Prayer, featuring hymns and selections from Southern gospel, country, and jazz, with arrangements performed solo, with vocal duet, and with trio.
Israeli pianist and composer Amos Landau presents his senior jazz composition recital, featuring a diverse program of original compositions blending contemporary jazz and the classical tradition.
Pianist Ishaan Rao and his band present a performance featuring a diverse array of music shaped by his roots in Indian classical music and his exposure to improvisatory styles from around the world.
This recital celebrates the artistry that emerges when voice and piano truly listen to one another. In this unique concert, singers and pianists have been paired together to explore collaboration built on osmosis and communication—absorbing each other's musical breath, phrase, and intention. Through weeks of study, our performers have dissolved the boundary between soloist and accompanist, creating genuine musical dialogue where gesture informs tone, silence speaks as loudly as sound, and music becomes a living conversation.
Ariella Tan is a singer-songwriter, producer, and dancer from Shanghai, China. Her set features a selection of her favorite pieces by various artists alongside original compositions, reflecting her multidisciplinary artistic voice.
Florence Price—the first female composer of color to achieve international recognition—stands as a true cultural hero. Join us for an unforgettable experience that blends history, discovery, and music, and deepens our understanding of Price and celebrates her enduring impact on the world.
Pianist Tennyson Schwan presents a recital that fuses electronic music with live instruments, exploring the balance between technology and tradition. The program features original works and select covers in an emotionally engaging, genre-crossing performance.
Celebrating the ensemble’s 10th anniversary, this concert honors the profound influence of Keith Jarrett through inspired solo piano performances that reflect individuality, artistry, and creative exploration featuring Berklee faculty, alumni, and current Keith Jarrett ensemble members.
The Maxim Lubarsky Trio presents a dynamic faculty-led performance highlighting contemporary jazz expression, ensemble interplay, and improvisational artistry at the highest levels.
This event features National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master Joanne Brackeen in trio performance in celebration of her remarkable career at Berklee College of Music. Brackeen will be joined by Professor Dave Clarke on bass and Percussion Department Chair Yoron Israel on drums.
Jumoke Walker and friends present music from Pilot, the upcoming debut album from b1uu, featuring original songs and special guest whimsees. The program explores a summer-inspired journey across jazz fusion, R&B, neo-soul, bossa, and more.
Led by pianist Elio Liao, this jazz quartet presents an evening of expressive and groove-driven performances featuring jazz standards and songs written by several artists such as Cedar Walton, Pat Metheny, and Roy Hargrove.
Film composer Yimo Yin presents a recital of film music performed with her friends. The program features a selection of well-known film scores reimagined in rearranged piano versions, highlighting her perspective as a composer and arranger.