Oliver Colvin Recital Hall

Oliver Colvin Interior

Located in the 1140 Boylston Street building, the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall is a venue at the heart of Berklee's performance action. The venue hosts hundreds of events each year, including faculty concerts, senior concerts, and visiting artist clinics and master classes. Most Berklee students lead their first concert in this hall and it is their introduction to performing at the college. Events are free and open to the public, giving the Boston community an opportunity to hear the rich and diverse talent that resides on campus.

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Mimi Jones, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Small Band Jazz Rating 4 Ensemble.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Anastassiya Petrova, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Small Band Jazz Rating 5 Ensemble.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

David Marvuglio, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Chon Ensemble.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Bob Schlink, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame Ensemble.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

David Greiff performs a set of original and cover songs with his band, highlighting both his musical and personal journey over the past few years.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

In this performance, talented voice students will perform Christmas tunes while self-accompanying on piano, using techniques they have learned in their classes throughout the semester.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The Fingerstyle Guitar Ensemble will perform a variety of pieces from the genre.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Canceled
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Auditioned vocal soloists team up with Voice Professor Peter Eldridge to arrange and perform songs tailored specifically to their unique talents. The concert showcases a wide range of musical genres, including original compositions created especially for this event. Performances will feature both full rhythm section arrangements and intimate duo settings with Eldridge at the piano.

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The Berklee Contemporary Cello Ensemble, led by Strings Department faculty member Jeremy Harman, performs an eclectic mix of cello-centric compositions and arrangements.
 

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The student Bebop Guitars Ensemble consists of five guitars, bass, and drums. The group consists of some of the best guitar players at Berklee College of Music. Their repertoire includes jazz, blues, and Latin grooves written specifically for the ensemble to showcase the unique characteristic of all five guitarists reading charts and playing together.
 

Admission
Free

Past Events

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Tolieth Marks, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Mixed Pop Two Ensemble.

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Paula Gallitano, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Directed Study in Songwriting Ensemble.

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Jhony Keys, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Jhony's Mixed Pop and Jazz Ensemble.

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Violinist Margaret Barbour and her band offer an evening of acoustic jazz, featuring a mix of classic standards, reimagined classical pieces, and original compositions.

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Phil Grenadier, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Miles Davis Acoustic Ensemble.

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Mimi Jones, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Small Band Jazz Rating Four Ensemble.

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Anastassiya Petrova, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Directed Study: The Music of Astor Piazzolla Ensemble.

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Students of Neil Olmstead will perform works from the classical and jazz repertoires in a solo piano recital.
 

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Yuechen will deliver a recital featuring masterpieces by Chopin, Debussy, Liszt, and Beethoven, blending the expressive depth of Romanticism with the ethereal beauty of Impressionism. The concert will also feature a classical ensemble collaboration with a violinist to offer a rich and dynamic musical experience.

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Introducing the Spotlight Series: a tribute to a featured artist each semester. Students from the Piano Department will showcase their interpretations of the selected artist's music in various formats.

This semester, they kick off the series with a concert honoring the renowned Portuguese pianist, composer, and arranger Mário Laginha. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience his work through the eyes of talented students.