Events

Contemporary violin virtuoso Jozef Nadj brings his band Groove Machine to Berklee. Ensemble/String department faculty blends jazz, rock, and funk together beautifully with an accent on his significant electric violin sound.

Violinist and composer Riya Lakshman presents an evening of Indian-Western jazz fusion with her brilliant band, through her original compositions and arrangements. Come feel all the feels with this one.
 

Professors Jason Yeager (piano) and Jason Anick (violin) present an evening of duets featuring their students and themselves, exploring a range of contemporary music techniques.

Led by Venezuelan violinist Eduardo Chocron and Colorado cellist Daniel Chouinard, a 12-person coalition of string players named "Just Strings" will perform diverse styles of music such as blues, funk, salsa, and flamenco. The audience will hear rhythm, bass, percussion, groove, and tons of improvisation, all made with "just strings."

Fino Brasil is a project featuring a duo with cello and guitar which presents a variety of styles, ranging from Brazilian music, jazz standards, blues, original music, and improvisation.
 

The biggest stereotype of being a violinist is how people always assume and expect classical music. However, violin could be played in any possible styles as long as the musician dares to challenge. This concert is to break the stereotype in a captivating way.

Sho Humphries is an instrumental spotlighting ukulele performer and singer-songwriter. In their performance, they seek to showcase the infinite possibilities of their instrument. In their songwriting, they explore emotions that define themselves and humanity. 

Violinist, violist, singer-songwriter, composer, and ambassador of good vibes Ellie Monaco (they/them) presents an eclectic collection of their “greatest Berklee hits.” This senior recital will feature original compositions and arrangements: a program of genre-diverse music spanning klezmer to Billie Eilish and beyond. 

Appalachian fiddle player and vocalist Aila Wildman presents her senior recital. It will consist of old time fiddle tunes, covers, and original music, all representing her time at Berklee.

The Funkestra performs tunes chosen by the participants and arranged by the ensemble. All genres welcome.