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

Erhu principal Yu Chun Chan presents Lichtbogen, his first artistic direction project, which captures sparks of creative connection and his journey from Hong Kong to Boston. The concert features original music inspired by Kaija Saariaho, Steve Reich, the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Dream Theater, and more.

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

We Black Folk is a folk festival created by Cliff Notez and HipStory that celebrates folk music by Black artists. Please join us for an evening celebrating, preserving, and evolving Black folk traditions through music, storytelling, and community engagement.

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

Students from Peter Eldridge’s Vocal Perspectives on Songwriting classes perform original songs crafted throughout the semester, many of them self-accompanied. The result is an intimate, heartfelt set. 
 

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

This concert will showcase piano faculty Tim Ray and student pianists from his class entitled the Music of Jarrett, Hancock, and Corea. They will perform well-known classics composed by jazz piano legends Keith Jarrett, Herbie Hancock, and Chick Corea, along with standard pieces associated with their work. 

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

This performance features contemporary jazz for five guitars and rhythm section, led by faculty guitarist Mark White.

Admission
Free

Past Events

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

The Gathering is an ongoing series presented by the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice. Events are open to the greater Berklee community and public, and feature performances, guest lectures, workshops, and discussions—all with gender and racial equity as a guiding principle.

 

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

The Gathering is an ongoing series presented by the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice. Events are open to the greater Berklee community and public, and feature performances, guest lectures, workshops, and discussions—all with gender and racial equity as a guiding principle.

 

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

On the evening of his 40th birthday, join Berklee's Assistant Chair of Piano and Yamaha recording artist Dr. John Paul McGee for the release of his new project, Intertwined. The album and the concert will explore new and exciting sounds within his "gospejazzical" genre.

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

A Latin Music Studies clarinet clinic featuring Manuel Martínez with special guest Juan Ruiz.

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

Composer and bassist Chris Lee presents a set of original music.

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

Join Berklee's MIND Neurodiversity Program for monthly jam sessions.

 

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

Yoyo and her friends will be performing some songs that you need to listen to at night.

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

Singer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter E.J. Baracewicz presents a showcase of his solo project, MR. MAN. Representing early 20s angst wrapped in a button-up shirt, MR. MAN will perform a mix of original songs and covers blending alternative rock, punk, and emo styles.

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

French pianist, producer, and keyboardist Paul Vanier, joined by some of Berklee's finest musicians, presents a dynamic set of electronic, pop, and jazz fusion originals and covers.

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

The Gathering is an ongoing series presented by the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice. Events are open to the greater Berklee community and public, and feature performances, guest lectures, workshops, and discussions—all with gender and racial equity as a guiding principle.