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What's Happening at Berklee

Valentina Lombardi, your guide to all things Berklee, tells you what's happening the week of May 13, 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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Visiting Artist News

VIDEO: Guitarist Jenna Rycroft with Meshell Ndegeocello

May 10, 2009

Rycroft got to play with the celebrated bassist during a performance clinic.

VIDEO: Singer Nicole Boggs on Berklee's Women in Rock

May 10, 2009

A clinic with Meshell Ndegeocello led one student to reflect on how far women rockers have come at the college.

Marsalis Jams: On the Fly

May 01, 2009

Students get a taste of learning from jazz artists Fly through master classes, clinics, and a jam session.

An Interview with Cris Williamson

May 01, 2009

The singer/songwriter talks about her Berklee visit, music and feminism, Obama, and the healing power of music.

Philip Bailey: The Shining Star Joins Students

April 28, 2009

The Earth, Wind & Fire legend performs a high-octane show with Berklee musicians.

A Philip Bailey Fantasy

April 28, 2009

Berklee student singers make the most of a chance to work closely with Earth, Wind & Fire great Philip Bailey.

Robinson, Ronstadt, Guerra, Massenburg to Be Honored

April 13, 2009

Smokey Robinson, Linda Ronstadt, Juan Luis Guerra, and George Massenburg will receive honorary doctor of music degrees at Berklee’s commencement.

Bernice Johnson Reagon on Freedom Fighting

April 10, 2009

The Sweet Honey in the Rock founder gave the keynote address at Berklee's 15th annual Liberal Arts Symposium.

Preparing for the Future of the Music Business

April 10, 2009

Panelists discuss how students should position themselves to take advantage of a changing music business.

Burt Bacharach: Class Act

April 10, 2009

The master songwriter—and new honorary Berklee doctor of music—stepped up to perform at his Sovereign Series tribute.

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