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.
An exceptional duo in the modern jazz scene, blending Fresu’s lyrical trumpet with Caine’s eclectic piano style. Their music, spanning jazz to classical, offers an experience of pure improvisation and creativity.
The Laszlo Gardony Quartet will perform Gardony's new compositions, along with a few selections from Don Braden’s latest chart-topping album, Earth Wind and Wonder Volume 2.
Faculty pianist Tim Ray will lead his jazz trio, featuring John Lockwood on bass and Mark Walker on drums, and will be joined by Edmar Colón on saxophone for this concert. The performance will showcase a diverse array of jazz arrangements, including pop classics like "Blackbird," "Fire & Rain," and "Paint It Black," as well as jazz standards and original compositions by the members of the group.
Pianist and arranger Hongyi Bei presents his first recital, showcasing themes from Japanese anime and animation, comics, and games culture. He will perform his arrangements of Japanese pop, rock, funk, and R&B pieces.
Peyton Griffin Trio is bringing a night of jazz standards and originals to David Friend Hall. The trio will also feature guest artists throughout the night!
Experience a dynamic performance by pianist Alexander Xhoja and his trio at Berk Recital Hall, featuring jazz standards, pop tunes, original compositions, and Latin classics.
Join Professor of Piano Suzanna Sifter for a musical discovery of upper structure triads . Learn her Roman Numeral Method to master tension rich voicings for comping, harmonizing, and re-harmonizing jazz lead sheets.
Boston-based pianist, composer, and arranger Alexander Xhoja will perform a variety of jazz standards, original compositions, and classical piano works.
The piano department presents its third-, fourth-, and fifth-semester performance majors in a solo piano recital representing a wide range of musical styles.
Jazz composer and pianist Karie Aichao Liu will perform a unique collection of original compositions at her recital, featuring a variety of ensemble configurations, ranging from solo piano to small big band.
California native Sam Marston presents an evening of music that has defined his musical journey. Expect piano renditions of familiar songs from the radio, the GameCube, and the Real Book.
Jazz and gospel pianist Esli Honore will perform a tribute concert to the most iconic Caribbean and Haitian jazz compositions that have left an indelible mark on him.