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.

Bradley Fiske with Little Plastic Dinosaurs

Little Plastic Dinosaurs

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Bradley Fiske with Little Plastic Dinosaurs
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Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Bradley Fiske and his math rock band, Little Plastic Dinosaurs, present a host of originals both unreleased and from their debut EP, Hatchling.

Admission
Free
Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Mo Yuan and His Enemies
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Mo Yuan and his band present a city pop music journey, featuring moments of drama and unexpected turns throughout the performance.

Admission
Free
Tage Garvin's Senior Recital

Tage Garvin

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Tage Garvin's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Guitarist Tage Garvin presents original music and contemporary arrangements spanning rock, jazz, R&B, and pop.

Admission
Free
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JJ and the Texas Terrors
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Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Colombian guitarist JJ Gutierrez presents a high-energy set blending funk, rock, Latin, and disco—all reimagined through bold arrangements and a band featuring the top talent at Berklee College of Music.
 

Admission
Free
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Will Knox: A Wide-Ranging Performance
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Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Bass guitarist Will Knox presents a Wide-Ranging Performance. The program showcases his musical growth on the bass from age eight to the present day.

Admission
Free
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Edmund Lee: First and Last
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Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Edmund Lee performs a set of covers and an original composition in R&B, soul, and pop styles. The recital features live band arrangements.

Admission
Free
Junoh Lee Trio

Junoh Lee

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Junoh Lee Trio
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Brooklyn-based blues rock guitarist Junoh Lee presents a recital showcasing his passionate and unapologetic guitar voice.

Admission
Free
John Fedchock and Jennifer Wharton.

John Fedchock and Jennifer Wharton

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Jazz Composition Festival: Master Class with John Fedchock and Jennifer Wharton
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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The Jazz Composition Festival opens with a master class featuring two of the most influential voices in jazz trombone: Jennifer Wharton and John Fedchock. Wharton, the powerhouse bass trombonist behind the Grammy-nominated Bonegasm, joins acclaimed trombonist and arranger Fedchock, leader of the celebrated New York Big Band, to share their unique perspectives on performance, improvisation, and composition.
 

Admission
Free
Brady C. Billingsley

Brady C. Billingsley

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Hear My Prayer: A Senior Performance by Brady C. Billingsley
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Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Pianist Brady C. Billingsley presents Hear My Prayer, featuring hymns and selections from Southern gospel, country, and jazz, with arrangements performed solo, with vocal duet, and with trio.

Admission
Free
Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Brady Cowles: Degenerate Genius
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Drum set principal Brady Cowles presents a recital featuring original compositions and cover medleys influenced by artists they encountered during their time at Berklee College of Music.

Admission
Free

Past Events

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Bea
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Bea is a self-made ensemble that performs a wide variety of songs, offering audiences a unique and unforgettable musical experience.

Aiqi Yu

Aiqi Yu

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Aiqi Yu Presents Torn Torrent
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Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Guitarist Aiqi Yu presents a performance celebrating metal music, featuring covers of classic songs from bands like Lamb of God, Iron Maiden, and Megadeth, blending death and thrash metal.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Jan Portisch
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Bassist Jan Portisch invites friends to an intimate evening of duo performances, where diverse musical conversations come to life.

Gibson McAssey

Gibson McAssey

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Gibson McAssey Trio
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Pianist Gibson McAssey leads his group as they play contemporary jazz works and originals.

Lorenzo Valentini - Roma Quartet

Lorenzo Valentini

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Lorenzo Valentini: Roma Quintet
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Lorenzo Valentini is a bass player from Rome, Italy, who will perform a blend of jazz standards, funk songs, ballads, and original compositions in a quintet featuring Berklee faculty.

Haru Imanishi

Haru Imanishi 

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Percussion Days 2025: Haru Imanishi Student Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Drummer Haru Imanishi presents a blend of original compositions and jazz fusion covers. 

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Daisy Soper’s Senior Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Drum set principal Daisy Soper presents her senior recital, showcasing projects she has been involved in during her time at Berklee College of Music.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Nick White’s Senior Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Drum set principal Nick White presents his senior recital, showcasing a blend of jazz, funk, fusion, and a range of other musical styles.

Kirsten Kirk and the Dirty Work ft. Camille Puaa

Kirsten Kirk and the Dirty Work

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Kirsten Kirk and the Dirty Work Featuring Camille Puaa
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Vocalists Kirsten Kirk and Camille Puaa present an afternoon of rock, soul, and country covers, with a smattering of originals. With powerful vocals backed by an incredible country-folk-punk-rock band, this show promises an electrifying and soulful musical journey.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Zisheng Zeng's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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This is Zisheng Zeng's first and final recital at Berklee. Having participated in many performances on campus, he now takes center stage, joined by his closest friends and fellow musicians. The program features a mix of fusion, jazz, and more, reflecting his journey and graduation sentiments.