Events

Come enjoy a celebration of the fiddle through a range of genres, presented by graduating senior Ruth Shumway. The concert will feature her band, Catfish in the Sky, along with a number of special guests.

Ukulele principal and multi-instrumentalist Tyler Donkoh-Halm performs his senior recital. This recital will feature original compositions and covers with a unique blend of jazz, R&B, folk, and pop.

Mandolinist Drury Anderson presents his senior recital, featuring music by Cahaba Roots and more.

Banjoist Maxwell Petersen, joined by an abundance of friends, presents a delightful cornucopia of favorite songs and tunes.

Folk fiddler, vocalist, and writer Annie McDougall performs a collection of songs and tunes she loves dearly, alongside the people she cherishes.

Conducted by Julius P. Williams, featuring music inspired by revolution, including Dmitri Shostakovich’s complete Symphony No. 11 (a musical reflection on the Russian Revolution of 1905), Morton Gould’s "Yankee Doodle," Vítězslava Kaprálová’s "Military Sinfonietta," Adolphus Hailstork’s "Epitaph for a Man Who Dreamed," and George Gershwin’s "Rhapsody in Blue."

Emma Turoff performs a mix of bluegrass, old-time, and other folk styles. Her recital will feature both original compositions and traditional music.

Lyon, France-born violin principal and composer Louis Thélot performs a set of his own compositions, ranging from solo jazz violin to a larger fusion/rock band. His music, influenced by many different musical traditions, is characterized by captivating melodies combined with complex and vibrant rhythms.

Violist Tamer Tarhan embraces every stereotype about viola players by losing the plot live on stage! An evening full of confusion—and maybe even fun.

Sammy Wetstein celebrates four years at Berklee with an evening of genre-bending string music, performing on fiddle, cello, piano, and accordion alongside his bands and special guests.