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Gospel Extravaganza 2026

Students performed at the Gospel Extravaganza at the Berklee Performance Center on May 1, 2025.

Elizabeth Friar

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Berklee Africana Studies Hosts Gospel Extravaganza 2026
April 23, 2026

The Signature Series event will honor three new inductees to the Berklee Gospel Hall of Fame and celebrate the gospel music tradition at Berklee.

Lenora Helm Hammonds

Lenora Helm Hammonds 

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Lenora Helm Hammonds Is Turning Passion Into Plan A
April 13, 2026

The dean of the Professional Education Division has seen the industry from all sides. Now she's bringing it all back to Berklee.

Students from The Prince Project ensemble
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Berklee Celebrates Prince’s Legacy in Two-Night Signature Series Event
April 9, 2026

Directed by Tia Fuller, the Prince Project brings together more than 80 student and faculty performers to honor the artist’s genre-defying career April 16–17.

George Martin

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Berklee Students to Honor George Martin with Performance of Original Scores
April 6, 2026

The orchestra, led by associate professor Xander Rovang, will perform several works including iconic Beatles songs.

Stephen Croes

Stephen Croes

Final Cadence Spring 2026
April 3, 2026

Remembering those who have left our community.

Nancy Zeltsman

Nancy Zeltsman performed at 2026’s Berklee Teachers on Teaching (BTOT) Keynote.

Image courtesy of Nancy Zeltsman

Faculty Notes: Spring 2026
April 1, 2026

Recent accomplishments, releases, and events by Berklee faculty.

next jazz legacy 2026

The 2026 Next Jazz Legacy cohort, clockwise from top left: Devon Gates; Alden Hellmuth; Destiny “Lé Queen” Diggs; Lily Finnegan; Sequoia “REDWOOD” Snyder; Siya Charles; Allison Philips

Image courtesy of New Music USA

Press Release
New Music USA and Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice Announce 2026 Next Jazz Legacy Cohort
March 12, 2026

The program has selected seven artists who will receive apprenticeships, mentorships, and professional development opportunities as part of its mission to advance jazz inclusivity.

We photograph shows and events to capture the artistry of our students, as exemplified here at Limitless, Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s annual spring dance concert.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee's spring dance concert, Limitless, in 2023.

Image by Jim Coleman

Boston Conservatory to Timothée Chalamet: We Care About Ballet and Opera
March 11, 2026

Boston Conservatory at Berklee students and faculty respond to the actor's recent comments and share why the classical arts still matter today. 

Humberto Ramirez

Humberto Ramirez BM ’84

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Berklee Presents Mambo Mania: Eguie Castrillo and the Berklee All-Stars Big Band’s Tribute to Eddie Palmieri
February 27, 2026

The concert honoring the late Latin jazz and salsa legend will feature Berklee graduate and Grammy-winner Humberto Ramirez.

Portrait of Mark Ethier

Mark Ethier, executive director of BEATL

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Berklee’s Mark Ethier Named One of SPIN’s Most Influential People in Music for 2026
January 20, 2026

The executive director of Berklee’s Emerging Artistic Technology Lab (BEATL) ranks No. 9 on SPIN’s annual list spotlighting the people shaping music’s future.