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.
Voice student Yuxin, from China, presents a performance featuring ballads, rock, and R&B selections, alongside new musical directions and experimentation.
Paul Pampinella, associate professor of voice, presents Five O'Clock Shadow (FOCS), one of Boston's most tenured vocal ensembles. FOCS performs a mix of original and cover music in the pop/rock genre. In April of 2026 they were awarded a CARA Award for Best Rock Album for Time and Time Again.
The Sophia Laure Blues Band performs a set of classic blues-rock covers and original songs inspired by the powerhouses of 1970s rock. This set draws inspiration from artists such as Humble Pie, Janis Joplin, Joe Cocker, and the Allman Brothers Band.
Singer-songwriter Rita Valldeperas, from Barcelona, Spain, performs a set of original songs with a live band. Blending pop and soul, her music is shaped by personal experiences and emotions.
Canary Islander artist Tani presents an intimate performance exploring themes of love, empowerment, self-discovery, and cultural identity through emotionally driven songs and energetic moments.
Serbian-born artist Una presents a set of original music and select covers. By inviting audiences into the world she has created through her songs, she offers a personal and vulnerable expression of her artistry.
During the 48-Hour Theater Project writers, composers, lyricists, directors, instrumentalists, stage managers, and performers join in teams to craft and perform a new 10-minute musical in just 48 hours.
From the smoky cabarets of Weimar Berlin to the glittering lights of Broadway, Kurt Weill’s music defies easy categorization. This concert revue uses his most famous song, “Mack the Knife,” as a launching point to explore the astonishing range of his artistic output. This performance features faculty vocalists and instrumentalists from Berklee College of Music and the Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Natacha presents a set of original songs and reimagined covers, blending R&B, soul, rock, jazz, pop, and hip-hop with French, Polish, and Lebanese influences.
WenDee presents original music from her upcoming concept album, My Glass House on a Sand Hill. Blending rock, storytelling, and theatrical elements, the performance explores themes of time, identity, love, and meaning through a series of interconnected songs.
Singer-songwriter and arranger Thea Li presents a high-energy recital blending pop rock and electronic styles. Through original songs and reimagined covers, her performance showcases deep influences from contemporary pop, alternative rock, and modern electronic production.
The summer singer-songwriter soirée is a vibrant evening of fresh, original music from Berklee student singer-songwriters led by Assistant Voice Professor (and singer-songwriter) Julie Kinscheck.
Ziru Xu presents How’s Your Summer?, a performance inspired by themes of nostalgia and youth that blends indie rock and bedroom pop through original songs and reimagined covers.
Vocalist and producer Simran Shah presents a dreamy R&B and neo-soul performance featuring originals and reimagined covers inspired by Alex Isley and Robert Glasper.
Avery Wang and Lindsay (Dechen) Lin present Half and Half Season 3: Black and White, a performance exploring themes of memory and release through the music of Lala Hsu. Featuring solo and duet performances, the recital reimagines Mandarin pop works through personal interpretation and live arrangement.
Vocalist Hayley Li performs a set of original songs and covers blending pop, jazz, R&B, and Cantopop influences. The performance showcases a diverse selection of music shaped by contemporary and classic styles.
Cypriot singer-songwriter Christos Metaxas performs a set of original music with his band, featuring songs from his upcoming debut EP. Blending indie folk and pop influences, the performance showcases his original songwriting and musical style.