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
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
Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
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
Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
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
Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Nightingale Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal and Clinic at Berklee
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Nightingale Vocal Ensemble will present an open rehearsal and clinic of original compositions by Berklee student composers. 
 

Admission
Free
Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Bobby Stanton Clinic
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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A guitar clinic featuring numerous applications of contemporary fingerstyle techniques, featuring Stephan Chaggaris and Bruce Gertz.


 

Admission
Free
Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Dylan Gani: Son of the Sea
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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This recital serves as the completion of Dylan Gani's senior recital requirement for his jazz composition major. He will perform a blend of jazz, fusion, Latin, and Indonesian pop (his homeland's music). The performance will also feature his original compositions and arrangements.

Admission
Free
Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Alyssa's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Vocalist Alyssa presents her senior recital with a featured string quartet in a variety of pop arrangements. They will cover various artists such as Yebba, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and more.

Admission
Free
Interior of the Berk Recital Hall
Gabe Bumagat: Sincerities
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Composer and pianist Gabe Bumagat presents Sincerities, his senior recital. Featuring a set of pieces in the jazz idiom, Sincerities explores Bumagat's love for strings and their versatility and beauty.

Admission
Free
Sam Anderson

Sam Anderson

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Preyhound: A Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Sam Anderson puts on a show with all their friends to celebrate the end of their college experience.

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. 

Yuval Agam's Senior Recital

Yuval Agam

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Yuval Agam's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Saxophonist Yuval Agam presents a collection of pieces from renowned jazz artists alongside his own original compositions, marking the culmination of his time at Berklee.

novi

Filippo Novi-Goller

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PsiPhi—Filippo Novi-Goller‘s Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Italian-German bassist, composer, and producer Filippo Novi-Goller presents PsiPhi, a solo project that explores his artistic identity, seamlessly blending elements of jazz, prog, and electronica. The project is also infused with inspirations drawn from diverse influences across the globe.

Jason Ryu Performance Senior Recital

Jason Ryu

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Jason Ryu's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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In his senior recital, trombonist Jason Ryu presents his originals in a combo setting. 
 

Desiree Sierra

Desiree Sierra

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Desiree Sierra
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Embark on an enchanting evening of music as vocalist Desiree Sierra and her band grace the stage, offering a dynamic set featuring original songs and covers. The fusion of pop, R&B, and Latin styles creates an irresistible invitation to dance the night away.

Angella Ahn

Angella Ahn

Angella Ahn Master Class
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Join Berklee Strings for a contemporary chamber music master class with violinist Angella Ahn of the internationally renowned Ahn Trio.

Aaron's Senior Recital

Aaron (Wooseong) Jeon

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Aaron's Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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In his senior recital, Aaron (Wooseong) Jeon performs in various genres, including K-pop, jazz, R&B, and gospel. 

Yueyang Chen

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“Periscope”—Yueyang’s Senior Recital
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Pianist Yueyang Chen presents his senior recital featuring his compositions for sextet and trio.

A young Florence Price

Florence Price

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Florence B. Price, and American Hero Presentation Parts 1 and 2
(EDT)
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Florence B. Price, the first female African American composer to be performed by a national symphony orchestra, is an American hero. Discover her victorious musical accomplishments in spite of the Jim Crow era, the abandonment by her mother, the loss of other immediate family members, and homelessness during a period of time when the writing of music that spoke of her African heritage was not embraced by her own family members. Since the rediscovery of her music once thought lost for over 30 years, she is fast rising to fame. In addition, hear some of her music through recordings and some demonstrations of live performances.

A young Florence Price

Florence Price

Archival image

Florence B. Price, and American Hero Presentation Parts 1 and 2
(EDT)
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Florence B. Price, the first female African American composer to be performed by a national symphony orchestra, is an American hero. Discover her victorious musical accomplishments in spite of the Jim Crow era, the abandonment by her mother, the loss of other immediate family members, and homelessness during a period of time when the writing of music that spoke of her African heritage was not embraced by her own family members. Since the rediscovery of her music once thought lost for over 30 years, she is fast rising to fame. In addition, hear some of her music through recordings and some demonstrations of live performances.