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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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Student News

Student Profile: Shilpa Anantha Narayanan

May 29, 2012

This vocalist wants to bring parts of American funk and soul to the traditional Indian soundscape to create a blend she calls "Indian soul."

Berklee City Music Strengthens Boston Public Music Programs, Students Perform May 26

May 23, 2012

Music programs at 12 Boston schools expand from Berklee City Music Faculty Outreach Progam

VIDEO: New Bike Pavilion Opens

May 22, 2012

The grand opening of Berklee's new secure bicycle parking facility was a highlight of Green Week 2012.

Student Profile: Aries Deng

May 14, 2012

Hailing from Beijing, China, Aries Deng spins tunes as a DJ and is focused on music production.

Eagles, Alison Krauss, Mulatu Astatke Receive Honorary Degrees at Commencement

May 12, 2012

Bluegrass virtuoso Alison Krauss and Ethiopian musician Mulatu Astatke perform at the commencement concert.

PODCAST: Albino Mbie

May 10, 2012

Listen to a song by a Berklee student from Mozambique, one of the many artists performing in Berklee's Summer in the City series.

Five-Week's Skylar Laine Makes American Idol Top Five

May 10, 2012

Berklee's Five-Week Summer Performance Program proves to be a good training ground for American Idol's big stage.

Stats on the Class of 2012

May 10, 2012

Learn all about Berklee's graduating class, from home countries to popular instruments.

Watch Commencement Broadcast Live

May 09, 2012

Can't make it to commencement? Watch it live online with Ustream.

Student Artists Give Luck a Chance

May 09, 2012

Students from the six ProArts Consortium schools displayed their works on the theme of luck at Berklee.

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