Amplify Berklee will take place on Saturday, November 2, at the Westin Copley Place at 10 Huntington Avenue in Boston at 5:00 p.m. Festivities begin at 5:15 p.m.
Dress Code Festive or cocktail attire; black tie optional.
Parking Parking at the Westin Copley Place is limited ($55 for valet for up to 6 hours). 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
5:00 p.m. Registration Opens on Third Floor
5:15 p.m. Cocktail Reception in Foyer, Fourth Floor
Each table and sponsorship includes a number of tickets depending on the level purchased. Please fill out this form(Opens in a new window) 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?
Musical performers include DJ Dance Party host DJ Jazzy Jeff as well as music from Berklee’s students, faculty, alumni, and staff: Cosmo & The Four-Strings, Clara Rose and the Hot Club of Back Bay, Pipes & Drums with Pipe Major Dave Methven, Berklee City Music Ensemble, Berklee City Music Alumni Band, Berklee City Music All-Stars featuring City Music Ambassador Brian Kennedy ‘93, Upper Structure, On Broadway featuring Musical Theater students from Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Berklee Tiny Desk featuring Kieran Rhodes B.M. ‘24, Lotus Feet, Catfish in the Sky, Berklee Bob Marley Ensemble, Eguie Castrillo Salsa Orchestra, Afro-Pop Ambassadors with Albino Mbie B.M. ‘13, and Michael Jackson Ensemble: Human Nature. You can find out more on our main page.
What does the event support?
All proceeds benefit scholarships for Berklee City Music students, the college's strategic initiative to engage underserved public school students in a yearlong, tuition-free music education program. Founded over 30 years ago, City Music provides year-round instruction, expert faculty, individualized mentoring, and a comprehensive curriculum to help young people flourish as students, musicians, and confident, well-rounded individuals. Today, City Music is an international movement, serving almost 2,000 students regionally and more than 60,000 globally through a variety of partnerships and initiatives.
Is my donation tax-deductible?
The fair market value of nondeductible goods and services received at Amplify Berklee is $250 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(Opens in a new window) for the latest information.
For more information or for questions not answered here, please contact Lindsey Chinni at lchinni@berklee.edu.
