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What's Happening at Berklee

Ashley Sonlin, your guide to all things Berklee, tells you what's happening the week of May 20, 2013.

Carole King, Willie Nelson, and Annie Lennox Honored at Commencement

More than 1,050 graduates—the college’s largest-ever graduating class—and three music legends received degrees.

The Journey Begins for the Class of 2013

Berklee’s 2013 class—1,053 students representing 60 countries—will graduate this weekend. Many of them overcame significant obstacles, battling everything from cancer on down to skeptical parents. Here are a few brief profiles of the many talented and dedicated Berklee students who are soon to become alumni.

From Construction to Classroom: The Making of an Audio Complex

Berklee’s new 16-story building under construction at 160 Massachusetts Avenue is doubling as a teaching tool, with students observing design and construction in real time.

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Alumni News

VIDEO: Brazilian/Jazz Guitarist Ricardo Vogt

October 15, 2007

Vogt wishes he'd played even more recitals at Berklee.

VIDEO: Singer/Songwriter Madi Diaz

September 15, 2007

One songwriting class shot Madi Diaz into the folk realm.

Berklee Today: Other Paths

September 10, 2007

Some high-achieving alumni chose career paths that have led them to surprising places.

Berklee Today: On His Own Terms

September 10, 2007

Years after experiencing pop stardom, hit songs, Grammy Awards, and platinum-selling records, Bruce Hornsby '74 continues to seek new musical challenges.

Berklee Today: Lee Alexander '93

June 01, 2007

This alumnus bassist's first songwriting forays ended up on Norah Jones's first album.

Berklee Today: The Jazzaar Festival Marks 15 years

June 01, 2007

Alumni Fritz and Helen Renold direct one of Europe's most celebrated jazz education festivals.

Berklee Today: Where the Metal Meets the Road

June 01, 2007

After 22 years together, Dream Theater is still virtuosic, dark, heavy, and going strong.

Berklee Today: Changing Lives With Music

March 09, 2007

Berklee alumni are using their talents to make a difference for others.

Berklee Today: 21st-Century Prototype

March 02, 2007

Brian Transeau '89 is creating dance, film, and art music that's a revelation for the rising generation of laptop musicians.

Berklee Today: Mindi Abair '91

September 09, 2006

Saxophonist Mindi Abair '90 arrived at this phase in her career through hard work, some luck, and a few fortuitous encounters.

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