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.

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

Guitarist Noah Kroeze presents an assortment of music that has shaped his playing over the years. Get ready for an eclectic evening full of jazz, groove, and original compositions.

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

Improvisational guitarist Greg Perlman performs a trio set of jazz, rock, and reggae.

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

Guitarist Dacheng Jiang presents his senior recital, featuring classical guitar, a collaborative duo performance, and a band set spanning blues, funk, and smooth jazz.

 

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

Serbian-born artist Una presents a set of original music and select covers. By inviting audiences into the world she has created through her songs, she offers a personal and vulnerable expression of her artistry.

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

This talk and concert addresses how jazz musicians created jazz standards by playing songs from Broadway musicals, featuring examples by Oscar Peterson and Bill Evans.
 

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

The Rhythm Method string quartet presents a concert of contemporary music, including pieces by Berklee writing students. 
 

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

This concert features Music Therapy Department faculty showcasing their recent studies.

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

The annual Fall Brass Showcase is a department-wide competition featuring three of the top bands selected from a pool of audition submissions. These exceptional ensembles will compete for the chance to be featured alongside our special guest at the Spring Brass Showcase.
 

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

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.
 

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

Auditioned Berklee vocal students perform arrangements and original compositions developed specifically for this night, aimed at bringing out the uniqueness of each performer. The students are accompanied by Peter Eldridge on piano and vocals, and full rhythm section.
 

Admission
Free

Past Events

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

Tyler White's new ensemble blends straight-ahead jazz, avant-garde elements, and traditional music—delivered with a distinctive, chordless sound.

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

Chloe Jo, a songwriting major at Berklee, presents a set of original songs blending folk, jazz, electronic, and drum 'n' bass. 

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

A woodwind clinic focusing on breath, physical wellness, exercises, and connecting to your instrument as an extension of your body. 


 

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

A woodwind clinic focusing on sound, spirit, and self-awareness.
 

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

Lena Zheng and friends present a genre-blending recital of Robert Glasper covers and beyond, fusing live improvisation with electronic textures across house, R&B, neo-soul, and jazz fusion.

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

Matching Set is a twin-led indie-folk band performing original songs with lush vocal harmonies and poetic lyrics. Their set features intimate compositions blending European and American influences.

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

Malaysian singer-songwriter Hong Yi Lim presents a recital of original songs and covers that blend pop, R&B, and rock styles, showcasing both versatility and personal artistry.

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

Guitarist and composer Norman Zocher brings his genre-bending Electric Strings Quintet to the Berk Recital Hall. This concert, which draws from jazz, rock, R&B, country, and classical traditions, features Zocher on guitar, surrounded by fellow faculty members Mimi Rabson on violin, Rebecca Shrimpton on voice, Abby Aronson Zocher on bass, and Mike Connors on drums.

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

Tyler’s NEW! Hextet blends straight-ahead jazz, the avant-garde, and traditional music in a bold, chordless sound.

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

Yumi performs iconic video game themes, arranged to follow a player’s journey from main theme to credits.