Oliver Colvin Recital Hall

Oliver Colvin Interior

Located in the 1140 Boylston Street building, the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall is a venue at the heart of Berklee's performance action. The venue hosts hundreds of events each year, including faculty concerts, senior concerts, and visiting artist clinics and master classes. Most Berklee students lead their first concert in this hall and it is their introduction to performing at the college. 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.

The Live

TAMAGO

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たまご: The Live
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Six-piece band TAMAGO presents music inspired by J-pop, J-rock, and city pop, alongside original compositions.

Admission
Free
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Andrew Fogel: No Pressure
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Eclectic jazz pianist and composer Andrew Fogel sets out to finally make his parents proud and play his original jazz compositions. Stop by for a joyful night of jazz, soul, and love.
 

Admission
Free
Henglin Liu

Henglin Liu

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Henglin Liu: Escaping
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
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Guitarist and modular synthesist Henglin Liu presents Escaping, a performance of free jazz and experimental electronic music.

Admission
Free
Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Bijun Xu: 天气
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Vocalist Bijun Xu presents an evening of R&B originals and three selected covers inspired by the moods of weather. Through smooth melodies, intimate vocals, and atmospheric sounds, the performance explores love, longing, and memories.

Admission
Free
Matthias Thomas

Matthias Thomas

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Matthias Thomas: A Natural Progression
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Drummer Matthias Thomas presents an evening of progressive metal, featuring music by bands including Meshuggah, Animals as Leaders, and Periphery.

Admission
Free
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Joaquin Garde Group
(EST)
Canceled
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Guitarist, composer, and songwriter Joaquin Garde presents his group performing original compositions and songs.

Philip Grochmal

Philip Grochmal

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Philip Grochmal's Senior Recital
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Saxophonist Philip Grochmal presents his senior recital, featuring modern jazz arrangements and original compositions.

Admission
Free
Zhitang Zeng

Zhitang Zeng

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Zhitang Zeng: Zz
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Drummer Zhitang Zeng presents a performance of funk and fusion music with his band.

Admission
Free
Tong Hu

Tong Hu

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Tong Hu's Senior Recital
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Bassist Tong Hu presents his senior recital featuring fusion, jazz, and original compositions.

Admission
Free
Joey Acampora

Joey Acampora

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Joey Acampora's Senior Recital
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Bassist Joey Acampora presents a program of jazz fusion, featuring original compositions and works by Chick Corea.

Admission
Free

Past Events

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Vera Zhang and Friends
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Vera Zhang presents a set that blends acoustic instruments with electronic synth textures, modern jazz, and her original electronic-fusion compositions. The performance features synth bass, jungle-inspired grooves, and free-flowing improvisation shaped by connection, curiosity, and friendship.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Ensemble Department Music Festival: Small Band Jazz Rating 3
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Jozef Nadj, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Small Band Jazz Rating 3 Ensemble.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Ensemble Department Music Festival: The R&B Rating 3 Ensemble
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Kaimy Masse, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the R&B Rating 3 Ensemble.

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Ensemble Department Music Festival: R&B/Hip-Hop Ensemble
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Anthony Nembhard, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the R&B/Hip-Hop Ensemble.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Ensemble Department Music Festival: Introduction to Latin Jazz Ensemble
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Rebecca Cline, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Introduction to Latin Jazz Ensemble.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Ensemble Department Music Festival: R&B Pop/Rock and Jazz
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Kaimy Masse, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the R&B Pop/Rock and Jazz Ensemble.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Ensemble Department Music Festival: Mixed Pop 2 Ensemble
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Queen D. Scott, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Mixed Pop 2 Ensemble.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Ensemble Department Music Festival: Small Band Jazz Ensemble
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Dave Santoro, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Small Band Jazz Ensemble.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Ensemble Department Music Festival: Mixed Pop and Jazz Ensemble
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Tim Pascoal, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Mixed Pop and Jazz Ensemble.

Interior of the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
Ensemble Department Music Festival: Mixed Pop 3 Ensemble
(EST)
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Jess Curran, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Mixed Pop 3 Ensemble.