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

Evan Fort will be playing a set of original music with a small combo, inspired by artists such as Aaron Parks, Brad Mehldau, and Kiefer.

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

Moon Star is a rock band that blends jazz and world music influences to create a unique sound. Their repertoire includes songs by Chick Corea, Kansas, TOTO, and Black Sabbath, as well as non-Western artists such as Dhafer Youssef, Ilaiyaraaja, and M.S. Viswanathan. The set also features original jazz-rock compositions by the band's drummer and leader, Akash Nandakumar.

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

Sam Scarnavack performs originals and covers in the styles of blues and country.

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

Berklee's Liberal Arts and Sciences Department presents Timeless Ragas, Modern Instruments, a master class and clinic.


 

 

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

Colombian-American singer and performer Nicole Castilla-Villamil performs pop, Broadway, Latin pop, and Latin songs by different artists.

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

Bassist Matthew Ashley presents a show filled with music from his time at Berklee. 
 

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

Pianist Jikhan Jung's recital will feature various jazz-style performances. Influenced by many contemporary jazz musicians, he aims to present a creative and experimental musical experience to the audience.

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

Bassist Xavier Hogan presents a mix of jazz and original music, inspired by his time at Berklee College of Music. This performance offers a laid-back and easygoing atmosphere.

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

New York drummer and composer Aidan Petersen presents his senior recital, featuring a mix of original compositions and fresh arrangements of familiar tunes.

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

Join Sarah Psaila and her band for an afternoon of music that reflects her time at Berklee College of Music. This performance will be piano-driven, featuring synthesizers and organ, and showcasing an array of genres and styles to celebrate her growth, creativity, and work.

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Free

Past Events

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

The Brass Department presents Approaching Jazz Improvisation Through Limitation: Conceptual Approaches to Vocal and Lyrical Playing, a brass showcase visiting artist master class with Marquis Hill.

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

The Brass Department presents a brass showcase concert with the Howard Johnson Ensemble, directed by Marcus Rojas.

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

Bass principal and vocalist Simon “Shell” Safran performs a set of original songs and covers in a combination of folk and rock styles. The performance will feature a special guest appearance from Professor Ed Lucie.

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

The TromboneQueen is a powerhouse of multiple genres including pop, rock, funk, and hip-hop! Her magnetic stage presence will leave the audience mesmerized.

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

Join brass instrument maintenance and repair extraordinaire Lou Anderson for Understanding Brass Instruments, a master class on the nuts and bolts of brass instruments.


 

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

Drummer Kiet Luu and his quintet present a captivating performance featuring jazz originals and arrangements paying homage to celebrated ECM artists and beyond.

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

The Brass Department presents Steve Davis on trombone, Trevor Jackson on drums, Luis Perdomo on piano, and Greg Ryan on bass.

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

The Brass Department presents a brass quintet concert performing a repertoire spanning 1602-2024, with two original compositions by Kaho Wing and David Tarrega Krupala. Led by Shelagh Abate.

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

The Brass Department presents a master class with faculty trumpeter Billy Buss. Join Professor Buss in this interactive clinic in which he will demonstrate live looping and pedal board applications for brass players.

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

North Carolina-born Ava Williams performs a set of original songs and covers with a sound found between indie folk and southern blues.