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.

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Jozef Nadj, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Music of Dream Theater Ensemble.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Albino Mbie, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the MBJ 24 Ensemble.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Fernando Brandão, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Feijão con Arroz Ensemble.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Vocalist Yang will perform a set of original songs and covers, blending folk, pop, pop/rock, and R&B styles.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Josh Rosen, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents a jazz quintet.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

John Roberts, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Pop Life Ensemble.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Singer-songwriter and arranger Rakel Saranga, an undergraduate at Berklee College of Music, brings a rich blend of influences—from jazz to Middle Eastern music—shaped by her experiences across Turkey, Germany, Israel, and the US. Her music bridges diverse cultures with genuine, heartfelt songs.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Kevin Barry, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Music of Jimi Hendrix Ensemble.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Jacques Schwarz-Bart, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Neo-Soul Ensemble.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

South Korean guitarist Moojin Chang performs a set of original songs in a combination of rock, blues, and jazz genres.

Admission
Free

Past Events

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Robert Schlink, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Jam Band Ensemble.

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Fernando Huergo, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Fernando Huergo Small Jazz Band Ensemble.

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Lello Molinari, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Small Band Jazz 5 Ensemble.

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Heon Kim and his band have a passion for odd meter jazz. 

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Sharik Hasan, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Mixed Pop and Jazz Ensemble.

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Guitarist Josh Ting and his quartet perform a set of original songs and arrangements of tunes composed by Joe Henderson, Benny Golson, and John Coltrane. 

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Loren Benn, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the R&B Rating 3 Ensemble.

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Phillip Young, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Mixed Pop 2 Ensemble.

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Pianist and performer Anson Chen presents a variety of compositions and arrangements in the jazz idiom for his final Berklee recital.

Event Dates
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall (1W)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Billy Kilson, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Contemporary Jazz Ensemble.