Events

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Harry Skoler Quintet
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Harry Skoler, professor of woodwinds at Berklee College of Music, will be joined by a stellar cast of Berklee faculty including trumpeter Jeff Stout, bassist Barry Smith, pianist Neil Olmstead, and drummer Casey Scheuerell.

 

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Free
Saxophone

Saxophone

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William Silvio Quartet
Canceled
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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The William Silvio Quartet presents a dynamic blend of jazz and fusion, featuring original works by the group alongside compositions by legendary vibraphonist Mike Mainieri.

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Melissa Aldana Clinics
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Woodwind Department visiting guest artist Melissa Aldana presents a series of clinics.
 

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Free
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Melissa Aldana Clinics
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Woodwind Department visiting guest artist Melissa Aldana presents a series of clinics.
 

Admission
Free
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Melissa Aldana Clinics
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Woodwind Department visiting guest artist Melissa Aldana presents a series of clinics.
 

Admission
Free
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Qiyi Xin: Romance & Brokenness
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Flutist Qiyi Xin presents an R&B recital with a Y2K vibe, reinterpreting R&B as "romance & brokenness" to reflect the theme of the program.

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Free
Kenny Garrett tribute

Keye Xin

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Keye Xin: Kenny Garrett Tribute
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Alto saxophonist Keye Xin performs a set of music by Kenny Garrett. Xin will be joined by his friends, and together, they will explore Garrett’s influential sound and style.

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Free
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Syos (Shape Your Own Sound) Mouthpiece Interactive Workshop
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Pauline Eveno, president of Syos (Shape Your Own Sound), a maker of customizable, 3D-printed saxophone, clarinet, and trumpet mouthpieces, presents an interactive workshop featuring ample opportunity to test the products.

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Free
Joaquín Valdebenito: Means of rebellion

Joaquín Valdebenito

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Joaquín Valdebenito: Means of Rebellion
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Chilean born saxophone player Joaquín Valdebenito looks to combine traditional Chilean music with various genres in jazz. Means of Rebellion is an opportunity to combine the sound of Chile with modal, spiritual, and free-jazz.
 

Admission
Free
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Wendy's Senior Recital
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Wendy Zhang’s senior recital blends R&B, jazz fusion, and cinematic pop in a reflective program of reimagined songs and originals marking her Berklee journey.

Admission
Free

Past Events

Matt Walsh - Senior Recital

Matt Walsh

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Matt Walsh's Senior Recital
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Saxophonist Matt Walsh says goodbye to Berklee with a selection of jazz standards and original compositions.

Autumn Flutes, Woodwinds, and Piano

Autumn Flutes, Woodwinds, and Piano

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Autumn Flutes, Woodwinds, and Piano
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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This performance features the Berklee Flute Choir and the Autumn Winds and Piano Ensemble, led by Woodwind Professor Wendy Rolfe. Lively and lyrical music—ranging from Bach to contemporary works, and from Romantic to Latin styles—will delight audiences of all ages.

Grady O’Connor

Grady O’Connor

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Grady O’Connor's Compositional Bash
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Saxophonist and composer Grady O’Connor and his band present an evening of original jazz compositions and arrangements.

Tyler White Presents: The Circular Suite

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Tyler White Presents The Circular Suite
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Tyler White presents his jazz composition senior recital, featuring a performance of The Circular Suite as well as two other original compositions. Spanning styles from cool jazz to free improvisation to traditional old-time, White presents his entire musical journey as one full circle.

video game music meets jazz

1UP VGM

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Video Game Music Meets Jazz
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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1UP VGM, led by saxophonist and arranger Phil Om, performs jazz renditions of popular video game music with a six-horn ensemble and rhythm section.

Rodrigo Aredes

Rodrigo Aredes

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Quinteto Aredes
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Brazilian flutist and composer Rodrigo Aredes leads a wind quintet in a concert featuring his original compositions alongside arrangements of Brazilian music.

Jean Strauss

Jean Strauss

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Jean Strauss: Vocations
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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South African saxophonist and composer Jean Strauss performs original compositions that explore ideas of musical destiny.

Jacey He

Jacey He

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Jacey He: Suona Blossom
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Suona player Jacey He brings a fresh twist to this traditional instrument with a program that blends anime song covers, heavy metal fusion, funk, and folk influences. 

One Eye On The Past, One Eye On The Future

Domenic Rigazzi

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Domenic Rigazzi: One Eye on the Past, One Eye on the Future
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Domenic Rigazzi honors jazz tradition while pushing it forward with a mix of standards and original compositions.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Keye Xin: 321Let's Jam
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Saxophonist Keye Xin presents a lively program blending cowboy-inspired music with jazz, funk, and R&B influences.