Berk Recital Hall

The Lee and Alma Berk Recital Hall is located on the ground floor at the 1140 Boylston Street building. It was named in honor of Berklee's founder Lawrence Berk and his wife Alma. The venue hosts hundreds of events each year, including faculty concerts, senior concerts, and visiting artist clinics and master classes. 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.

Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Tyler Donkoh-Halm's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Ukulele principal and multi-instrumentalist Tyler Donkoh-Halm performs his senior recital. This recital will feature original compositions and covers with a unique blend of jazz, R&B, folk, and pop.

Admission
Free
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Jhon Martez's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Trumpet player and vocalist Jhon Martez presents his senior recital, seamlessly blending R&B, jazz, and soul influences. 

Admission
Free
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Renée's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Swiss singer-songwriter Renée blends jazz, soul, R&B, and pop in a captivating tribute to music's timeless icons. With powerful vocals and fresh arrangements of classics by Etta James and more, she breathes new life into beloved melodies. 

Admission
Free
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Percussion Days 2025: The Berklee Phineas and Ferb Ensemble
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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The Berklee Phineas and Ferb Ensemble is a group of talented Berklee students coming together to pay tribute to the beloved animated show Phineas and Ferb by playing a selection of nostalgic songs from the show. The setlist will include fan favorites such as "Squirrels in My Pants," "Busted," "Gitchee Gitchee Goo," and many others.

Admission
Free
Ebba Dankel

Ebba Dankel

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Ebba Dankel's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Pianist, vocalist, and composer Ebba Dankel presents her senior recital for her jazz composition major.

Admission
Free
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Moojin Chang's Jazz Composition Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Moojin Chang’s jazz composition recital showcases his growth as a guitarist, arranger, and composer. Featuring his refined composition techniques, this performance builds on his 2024 recital, offering a deeper look into his musical journey.

Admission
Free
Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Tan Monsereenusorn's Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Tan Monsereenusorn's recital marks the culmination of his Berklee journey, showcasing a diverse selection of music including jazz, fusion, and Thai pop.

Admission
Free
Han Jazz

Han Kim

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Han Jazz
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Jazz vocalist Han Kim presents a captivating performance, blending jazz, Latin, R&B, and pop influences with expressive phrasing and improvisation.
 

Admission
Free
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Chuck Le's Jazz Composition Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Vietnamese drummer Chuck Le presents a senior recital for his jazz composition major, performing original tunes and arrangements.

Admission
Free
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Nightingale Vocal Ensemble Workshop with Berklee Student Composers
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Nightingale Vocal Ensemble with present a workshop/rehearsal of original music written by Berklee student composers.

Admission
Free

Past Events

Matt Rollings

Matt Rollings 

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Matt Rollings on Producing Songs and Artists
(EST)
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Grammy Award–winning musician Matt Rollings '86 will share his expertise as a producer, songwriter, arranger, and composer. 

SMV

Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, and Victor Wooten.

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SMV—How and Why Three Bass Icons Joined Forces to Make Music and Tour the World
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Stanley Clarke, Marcus Miller, and Victor Wooten are all innovators and major forces in the music world. Hear about the ins and outs of joining forces and touring the world as a bass trio, what led to it, and why.

Bartender on Rock II

Garen Chen

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Bartender on Rock II
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Garen Chen presents a setlist of 80's glam rock and heavy metal such as Queen, Aerosmith, and Iron Maiden.

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Yue Yu: 蛹
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Vocalist Yue Yu presents her senior recital.

Stanley Clarke and Lenny White
Stanley Clarke and Lenny White—Bass & Drums
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Stanley Clarke and Lenny White are one of the iconic bass/drum powerhouses among the ranks of Ron and Tony, David and Rocco, and Bonham and Jones. Their relationship throughout jazz and jazz fusion is legendary. Come find out why!

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Zoe Pang: Ringo No Uta
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Zoe Pang performs covers by Tokyo Incidents and Sheena Ringo with her friends. 

Melodies of the Stage and Screen

Hope DiMaria

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Hope DiMaria: Melodies of the Stage and Screen
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Violinist Hope DiMaria presents a program of musical theater and film themes that have shaped her musical journey.

Adam and Jonathan
The Complete Drummer—From Studio to the Stage
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Adam and Jonathan bring diverse backgrounds to their clinics, from touring with top artists worldwide to becoming one of the most 
in-demand studio drummers. 

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Ryota Sasaki Big Band
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Jazz composer and saxophonist Ryota Sasaki presents his original compositions for big band.
 

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Olivia Zemartis: A Musical Cabaret
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Vocalist Olivia Zemartis presents a musical theater cabaret. This recital will feature songs from musicals throughout history.