Events

Brooklyn/Queens-based saxophonist and woodwind doubler Emily Pecoraro is known for her divergent ventures across the musical spectrum. In addition to her myriad creative pursuits, Pecoraro is a staple of the Broadway pit orchestra community, having worked or subbed on over a dozen Broadway and Off-Broadway shows, and spent five consecutive seasons as a chair holder in the orchestra for the Christmas Spectacular featuring the Radio City Rockettes. 

This convocation serves as an orientation session for incoming students, featuring live performances by the Woodwind Department faculty.

Puerto Rican saxophonist Alejandro Caballero presents a tribute to Miguel Zenón, celebrating his fusion of modern jazz and Latin American folkloric music.

Talli Kimani performs jazz standards and original music in the style of John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, and Sonny Rollins. 

Violin soloist Anyango Yarbo-Davenport performs Concerto in D for violin and orchestra by Wynton Marsalis. The evening will also include the overture from Richard Wagner's Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg, Florence Price's Dances in the Canebrakes, and selections from John Williams's score for Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban.

Featuring a blend of modern and classic sounds, Nolan McCullough's program is dedicated to the most important people in his life and offers a moment of reflection through music. 

Composer and multi-instrumentalist Camden Bunker presents a collection of original contemporary works written throughout his time at Berklee College of Music. These pieces draw influence from his folk roots and jazz education.

Saxophonist David Pritchard presents his senior recital featuring music in the realm of contemporary jazz. His band will perform originals, improvised pieces, and works from modern jazz composers.

Ella Lindström performs original songs blending jazz, pop, and electronic influences, featuring new arrangements for a 10-piece ensemble with woodwinds.

Join us for an evening of music featuring the Berklee Flute Choir and the Spring Winds and Piano Ensemble, under the direction of Woodwind Professor Wendy Rolfe. Experience a vibrant program of lively and lyrical works—spanning from Bach to contemporary, romantic to Latin—that promises to delight audiences of all ages.