Amplify Berklee will take place on Saturday, October 21 at the Westin Copley Place at 10 Huntington Avenue in Boston at 5:30 p.m.
There are no physical tickets, and all guests are registered by name. If applicable, if you have not yet sent us your guest names, please email Michael Goffinet or fill out this form.Please check in at the registration area on the third floor upon arrival.
Dress Code
Festive or cocktail attire; black tie optional
Parking
Parking at the Westin Copley Place is limited ($65 for valet). We recommend using a taxi, rideshare, or public transportation. Parking is available at the Prudential Center (79–99 Exeter Street) and Copley Place (100 Huntington Avenue) garages.
Evening Program
5:30 p.m. Registration Opens on Third Floor
5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception in Main Ballroom, Fourth Floor
6:30 p.m. Dinner and Program
8:15 p.m. Music Rooms Open on Third Floor
10:00p.m.–11:15 p.m. DJ Dance Party
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I donate or pay my Fund a Future pledge?
How do I purchase tickets, tables, or a sponsorship?
How do I register my guests?
Each table and sponsorship includes a number of tickets depending on the level purchased. Please fill out this form or send guest names with email addresses to Michael Goffinet at mgoffinet@berklee.edu as soon as possible.
Who are the special guests and performers?
Special guests include emcee Malcolm-Jamal Warner and DJ Dance Party host MC Lyte. Musical performers will feature music from Berklee’s students, faculty, alumni, staff: Berklee City Music Alumni Band, Berklee City Music All-Star Band, Guy Gottesfeld and Ian Coury, Eguie Castrillo Salsa Orchestra, Hip-Hop Ensemble, Middle Eastern Fusion Ensemble, Old Days: A Tribute to Chicago, Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road, Upper Structure, and Estefanía Núñez Villamandos Group. You can find out more on our main page.
What does the event support?
All proceeds support scholarships for Berklee City Music students. Founded 30 years ago, City Music works with youth from underserved communities to help develop talented youth and provide them with pathways to college. City Music reaches thousands of students in Greater Boston and across the country, and provides vulnerable youth an opportunity to develop their talents and express their voices in a safe, supportive environment.
Is my donation tax deductible?
The fair market value of nondeductible goods and services received at Amplify Berklee is $175 per attendee. U.S. Government regulations prohibit payment for event sponsorship or tickets from exempt organizations, including donor-advised funds (DAF) and bifurcation of grants (splitting the deductible portion from the non-deductible portion of the grant). Fund-a-Future donations can be funded 100 percent through your DAF. Berklee recommends that Gala attendees consult their donor-advised fund manager, tax advisor, and legal counsel for definitive tax guidance. Berklee is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization; the organization’s tax identification number is 04-2300472.
Please note: You acknowledge that you are aware of the risks involved with attending this event during the COVID-19 pandemic and acknowledge that you are choosing to do so on your own accord. Furthermore, you agree to waive and release Berklee from liability for any claim, including any claim related to COVID-19. Please check Berklee’s health and safety guidelines for performances for the latest information.
For more information or for questions not answered here, please contact Lindsey Chinni at lchinni@berklee.edu.
Thank you for your support!
