Signature Series

The Signature Series at Berklee brings Berklee students, faculty, alumni, and world-renowned, award-winning musicians to the Berklee Performance Center stage. From jazz to funk to Middle Eastern music, the concerts represent a wide range of genres for every listener.

Upcoming Events:

Presented By
Signature Series
Event Dates
Monday / April 3, 2023 / 7:00 pm
Venue
Symphony Hall, Boston
301 Massachusetts Ave.
Boston
MA
02115
United States

The Berklee Inauguration Symphony Orchestra will present the opening event celebrating the inauguration of Dr. Erica Muhl as Berklee’s fourth president. This vibrant and expressive contemporary classical orchestral concert will feature President Muhl’s original compositions, as well as works reflecting important musical influences on her career, and showcases Berklee as a place where creativity and achievement flourish. 

 

Admission
Free with reserved ticket
Presented By
Signature Series Presents
Event Dates
Tuesday / April 4, 2023 / 7:00 pm
Venue
MGM Music Hall at Fenway
2 Lansdowne St
Boston
Massachusetts
02215
United States

The Great American Songbook: Girl on Fire—The Music of Alicia Keys concert is part of the inauguration events for Dr. Erica Muhl as Berklee’s fourth—and first female—president. Experience a joyous evening of live music presented by over 100 Berklee students from 30+ countries, celebrating the rich musical canon of legendary singer-songwriter, pianist, actress, director, producer, author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist Alicia Keys.

Admission
Free with RSVP
Presented By
Signature Series Presents
Event Dates
Thursday / April 6, 2023 / 8:00 pm
Venue
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Berklee celebrates the music of The Mambo Kings - 100 Years with special guests legendary percussionist John Dandy Rodriguez and six time Latin Grammy Award–winning superstar singer Gilberto Santa Rosa featuring music from Berklee students and faculty. 

Admission
$15/$20 advance / $20/$25 day of show
Discounted admission with Berklee ID
Free/$5 in advance / $5-$10 day of show
Event Dates
Friday / April 14, 2023 / 8:00 pm
Venue
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

The Miley Cyrus Ensemble is a production showcasing the contrasting layers and intricate components of Miley Cyrus’ life through music.

Admission
$15-20 in advance / $20-25 day of show
Discounted admission with Berklee ID
$10 in advance / $5-25 day of show
Event Dates
Saturday / April 15, 2023 / 8:00 pm
Venue
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

The Miley Cyrus Ensemble is a production showcasing the contrasting layers and intricate components of Miley Cyrus’ life through music.

Admission
$15-20 in advance / $20-25 day of show
Discounted admission with Berklee ID
$10 in advance / $5-25 day of show
Presented By
Signature Series Presents
Event Dates
Friday / April 28, 2023 / 8:00 pm
Venue
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

In this Signature Series event, we celebrate the power of gospel music with a performance by Berklee’s Reverence Gospel Choir, directed by Dennis Montgomery III and featuring a special guest performance by Kurt Carr, the legendary producer and arranger of gospel music.

Admission
$15-$20 advance / $20-$25 day of show
Discounted admission with Berklee ID
Free-$5 in advance / $5-$10 day of show

Past Events Highlights

Presented By
Signature Series Presents
Event Dates
Thursday / February 23, 2023 / 8:00 pm
Venue
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Through historical stories from the the musical melting pot of New Orleans, Gumbo Stories will present music ranging from second line and congregational to jazz and bounce.

Presented By
Signature Series Presents
Event Dates
Thursday / December 8, 2022 / 8:00 pm
Venue
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Join an outstanding global cast of Berklee students for a unique musical experience celebrating the prolific career of singer-songwriter, bassist, activist, actor, and philanthropist Sting 94H and his diverse and brilliantly crafted body of work as solo artist and principal songwriter in the Police, one of the most sonically distinctive, dynamic, and bestselling rock bands of all time. 

Presented By
Signature Series Presents
Event Dates
Thursday / December 1, 2022 / 8:00 pm
Venue
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Experience Berklee’s first-ever headphones-based concert, as performers from the popular YouTube series “Two Track” take the stage for one night only. More than a dozen Berklee acts will perform original material and covers, captured with the intimate, one-microphone recording approach that “Two Track” audiences have come to know and love.

Presented By
Signature Series Presents
Event Dates
Tuesday / November 15, 2022 / 8:00 pm
Venue
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

The Signature Series at Berklee presents the 14th Annual Berklee Middle Eastern Festival: The Tigran Hamasyan Trio Meets Pletenitsa. The concert will feature Hamasyan’s new project, StandArtas well as a collaboration with the Pletenitsa Balkan Choir, which will premiere material arranged by Hamasyan.

Presented By
Signature Series Presents
Event Dates
Thursday / November 10, 2022 / 8:00 pm
Venue
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

In this Signature Series event, Latin Grammy-winner Andres Cepeda will perform music in various styles, including Latin rock-pop, bolero, and balada, accompanied by Berklee students.

Presented By
Signature Series Presents
Event Dates
Thursday / November 3, 2022 / 7:00 pm
Sold out
Venue
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States

The Dee Dee Bridgewater Ensemble, directed by Shirazette Tinnin, will feature Berklee honorary doctorate recipient Dee Dee Bridgewater performing Love and Peace: A Tribute to Horace Silver.

Presented By
Signature Series Presents
Event Dates
Thursday / October 27, 2022 / 8:00 pm
Venue
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

In this Signature Series concert, NEA Jazz Master and Berklee honorary doctorate recipient Kenny Barron will be featured with Berklee World Strings, performing Barron’s original music as arranged by Piano Department Professor Eric Gould.

Presented By
Signature Series Presents
Event Dates
Thursday / October 6, 2022 / 7:00 pm
Venue
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States

Students from the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice, directed by Edmar Colón, will perform “new standards” from the institute's book of lead sheets, as well as original compositions.

Presented By
Signature Series
Event Dates
Saturday / April 16, 2022 / 8:00 pm
Venue
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

The Berklee Beyoncé Ensemble is a large production that captures the essence of HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) culture and aesthetic.

Presented By
Signature Series Presents
Event Dates
Thursday / April 7, 2022 / 8:00 pm
Sold out
Venue
Berklee Performance Center
136 Massachusetts Avenue
Boston
MA
02115
United States

Join an eclectic cast of student performers for a thrilling evening of live music celebrating one of the most beloved voices of all time, the living legend Sir Elton John.