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Berklee 2026 Commencement Honorees

Left to right: President Jim Lucchese; honorees Vinny Colaiuta ’75, Jill Scott, and Jacob Collier; and Interim Provost Ron Savage

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Berklee Honors Jacob Collier, Jill Scott, and Vinnie Colaiuta at 2026 Commencement

This year's honorary doctorate recipients were recognized for their profound influence as trailblazers and innovators across music and the arts.

Berklee 2026 Commencement

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Meet Graduates from Berklee's Class of 2026

Members of this year's graduating class reflect on their proudest moments at Berklee and look ahead to what's next.

Susan Tedeschi and Tiwa Savage

Susan Tedeschi and Tiwa Savage will headline Berklee's first Homecoming Block Party on September 19.

Berklee’s First Homecoming Brings Global Alumni to Boston for a Block Party Celebration

A multi-genre lineup featuring Susan Tedeschi, Tiwa Savage, Fabiola Méndez, Dreion, and more anchors a day of live music and connection for artists, students, alumni, and fans on September 19.

Jonathon Heyward

Jonathon Heyward (BM ’14, cello)

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Cue the Change: Jonathon Heyward Is Making Classical Music More Relatable

Nicknamed “the Converse Conductor,” the Boston Conservatory alum holds top conducting roles in Baltimore and at Lincoln Center, bringing a fresh perspective to the podium.

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Illustration by Jack Flann

Just What Is Genre These Days, Anyway?

Understanding the business and art of genre-bending in 2026.

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Mei Semones BM ’22

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How Mei Semones Built Her Sound from J-Pop, Jazz, and Bilingual Songwriting

The indie-pop artist combines agile guitar lines, rhythmic shifts, and lyrics that move between English and Japanese.

Arooj Aftab

Arooj Aftab ’10

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Arooj Aftab Makes the Music She Wants to Hear

The singular artist explores the juxtaposition of grief and joy, dark and light, in her distinctive sound.

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Heat Wave: Inside Miami's Sizzling, Boundary-Blurring Latin Music Scene

In a city shaped by migration and exchange, Berklee alumni are helping drive a Latin music industry that spans continents, cultures, and sounds.

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CBS Boston: Students at Boston Conservatory say it is a "dream come true" to learn rare dance style

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The Boston Globe: Berklee to honor Jill Scott, Jacob Collier, and Vinnie Colaiuta at 2026 commencement ceremony

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Chelsey Green Named to Billboard’s 2026 Women in Music List

The Berklee professor and chair of the Recording Academy Board of Trustees joins other high-profile women on this year’s list, including Laufey BM ’21. 

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Students perform at beloved locations throughout Boston as part of Berklee's free Summer in the City concert series.

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Berklee’s Summer in the City Returns with Free Concerts Throughout Boston Area

The series features Berklee students, faculty, and alumni performing at popular venues throughout Boston and beyond.

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Berklee Convenes Leaders in AI, Music for Inaugural AIMS Symposium

The three-day event puts musicians at the center of the future of music creation, ethics, and the industry, featuring performances by Jordan Rudess, L’Rain, and Berklee students.

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