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.

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

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.
 

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

This talk and concert addresses how jazz musicians created jazz standards by playing songs from Broadway musicals, featuring examples by Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans.
 

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

The Rhythm Method string quartet presents a concert of contemporary music, including pieces by Berklee writing students. 
 

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

The annual Fall Brass Showcase is a department-wide competition featuring three of the top bands selected from a pool of audition submissions. These exceptional ensembles will compete for the chance to be featured alongside our special guest at the Spring Brass Showcase.
 

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

Eclectic jazz pianist and composer Andrew Fogel sets out to finally make his parents proud and play his original jazz compositions. Stop by for a joyful night of jazz, soul, and love.
 

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

The Bebop Guitars is a student guitar ensemble consisting of five guitars and rhythm section. The music features original arrangements and compositions by faculty leader John Baboian. The style ranges from jazz and Latin to blues.
 

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

This concert features contemporary jazz for five guitars and rhythm section.

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

Three finalists will be selected to perform a 15-minute set with their bands or chamber ensembles at the Al Natale Scholarship Concert.


 

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

The Bebop Guitars is a student guitar ensemble consisting of five guitars and rhythm section. The music features original arrangements and compositions by faculty leader John Baboian. The style ranges from jazz and Latin to blues.

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

This concert features contemporary jazz for five guitars and rhythm section.

Admission
Free

Past Events

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

Edward Lim presents original music with a group of close collaborators.

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

Máté Pozsár leads a workshop on the Hungarian free and improvised music scene, based on the work of the Bartók Conservatory Creative Improvisers Youth Orchestra in Budapest, Hungary. 
 

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

Mariikoo and her quartet present a set of arrangements in both jazz and Latin styles, showcasing their versatility and dynamic musical interplay.

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

Haoxuan and friends offer a laid-back set highlighting their collaborative spirit.

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

Bota Chen and his friends present a set of free improvisation and jazz standards as part of his final capstone project for the Professional Music Program. 

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

Iara Magalhães shares original songs that blend her Portuguese roots with her Berklee experience, celebrating family, growth, and belonging.

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

Come enjoy the singular talents of this outstanding group of singer-songwriters at the second annual Summer Singer-Songwriter Soirée.
 

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

MJ Hilty presents a variety show of rock, R&B, and original music. After years of work, she is proud to showcase her knowledge and play tunes with the friends she's made along the way at Berklee College of Music.

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

The Olson Pingrey Quartet, a.k.a. the OPQ, is led by the husband/wife team of trombonist Randy Pingrey and baritone saxophonist Kathy Olson. This chordless quartet plays original jazz compositions and is rounded out by the fantastic Fernando Huergo on electric bass and the incomparable Austin McMahon on drums.

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

Jhony Keys, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Mixed Styles Rating 2 Ensemble.