Events

Liam Backhoff

Liam Backhoff

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Liam Backhoff: Shapes, Colors
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Saxophonist and composer Liam Backhoff presents an evening of original compositions and covers from and inspired by the jazz lineage.

Admission
Free
Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Mi Yu: Tribute to ChiliChill—I Feel Sleepy Every Class
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Alto saxophonist Mi Yu presents a tribute to the Chinese indie band ChiliChill, performing arrangements of video game fan songs, vocaloid songs, and selections from the band's original album.

Admission
Free
Rodrigo Aredes

Rodrigo Aredes

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Chiasmus: A Flute Recital by Rodrigo Aredes
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Flutist and composer Rodrigo Aredes presents a solo flute recital featuring original compositions and free improvisations.

Admission
Free
Troy Roberts

Troy Roberts

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Troy Roberts: Perspectives on Improvisation
(EST)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts explores various techniques and directions in improvisation.

Admission
Free
Domenic Rigazzi

Domenic Rigazzi

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Domenic Rigazzi: Freedom
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Tenor saxophonist Domenic Rigazzi presents Freedom, a collection of free improvisation pieces emphasizing spontaneous collaboration and the legacy of avant-garde music.

Admission
Free
Troy Roberts

Troy Roberts

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Troy Roberts Perspectives on Composition
(EST)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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Saxophonist and composer Troy Roberts shares compositional techniques and reveals what's behind some of his favorite compositions. 
 

Admission
Free
shiri

Shiri Wolman

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Shiri Wolman and Friends
(EST)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Clarinetist Shiri Wolman presents a program of original music featuring collaborations with various musicians. The performance includes original jazz compositions and experimental electronic sets that explore the intersection of clarinet, improvisation, and electronic sounds.

Admission
Free
Jared Wang

Jared Wang

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Jared Wang Quartet
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Saxophonist and composer Jared Wang presents his debut concert as bandleader with a set of original compositions brought to life by pianist Sahn Cannon, bassist Albin Sundström, and drummer Erik Lee.

Admission
Free
Maya Kaya

Maya Kaya

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Maya Kaya's Senior Recital
(EST)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Oboist Maya Kaya presents her senior recital, performing classical, electroacoustic, and improvised music as well as alt pop.

Admission
Free
Spring Flutes, Winds, and Piano

Autumn Flutes, Woodwinds, and Piano

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Autumn Flutes, Woodwinds, and Piano
(EST)
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, and romantic to Latin, will delight all audiences.

Admission
Free

Past Events

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Lan Jiao: On the Definition of Love
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Flutist Lan Jiao presents On the Definition of Love, a three-part recital performed by a woodwind quartet with rhythm section, exploring a personal journey through warmth, rebellion, loss, reflection, and gratitude.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Keye Xin: All Seven
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Alto saxophonist Keye Xin presents a performance featuring works in seven beats, including pieces by Chris Potter, Rahel Talts, and T-Square.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Summer Jin: 看不见的我
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Oboist Summer Jin presents a program of original compositions written since her last recital.

A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Selmer Paris Saxophone/Clarinet Presentation and Play Testing
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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Selmer Paris will be on campus to present the history of the company and its current direction. Representatives will have saxophones and clarinets for students to play test.

Aoi Group

Aoi Murakoshi Group

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Aoi Murakoshi and Ai Furusato: The Sunrise Room
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Alto saxophonist Aoi Murakoshi and pianist Ai Furusato present original compositions blending jazz and electronic elements.

Eri Scarlet Pendragon

Eri Scarlet Pendragon

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Eri Scarlet Pendragon's Race to the Finish
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Alto saxophonist Eri Scarlet Pendragon presents a program of J-Rock and fusion originals and covers.

Seb, Seb, and Company

Seb Olsen

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Seb, Seb, and Company
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Seb, Seb, and Company presents an afternoon of original jazz compositions blending the traditions of hard bop with a modern sound.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Woodwind Doubling Master Class with Emily Pecoraro
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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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. 

A performance inside of the Red Room at Cafe 939
Woodwind Department Convocation
(EDT)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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This convocation serves as an orientation session for incoming students, featuring live performances by the Woodwind Department faculty.

Alejandro Caballero

Alejandro Caballero

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Alejandro Caballero: A Tribute to Miguel Zenón
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Puerto Rican saxophonist Alejandro Caballero presents a tribute to Miguel Zenón, celebrating his fusion of modern jazz and Latin American folkloric music.