Events: Non-performance Events

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Music in Advertising Panel with the Association of Music Producers and the Music Managers Forum
(EDT)
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Hosted at Berklee College of Music, the Association of Music Producers (AMP) and the Music Managers Forum (MMF) are presenting a panel discussion designed to educate both members and nonmembers on the process of creating original music and licensing music for advertising. 

Admission
Free
Fredara Hadley

Dr. Fredara Mareva Hadley

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Africana Studies Symposium with Visiting Scholar Dr. Fredara Mareva Hadley
(EDT)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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The Berklee Africana Studies Department hosts Dr. Fredara Mareva Hadley, an ethnomusicology professor in the Music History Department at the Juilliard School. She teaches courses on African American music and the field of ethnomusicology (the study of music in its social and cultural contexts). Hadley will discuss her forthcoming book I'll Make Me a World, which centers on the musical contributions of historically Black colleges and universities and their impact on Black music and beyond. She is an alumna of two historically Black colleges: Florida A&M University and Clark Atlanta University. Hadley completed her PhD in ethnomusicology at Indiana University.

 

Admission
Free
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Berklee Summer Programs students in class 

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Q&A Session: Chat with Berklee Summer Programs Advisors
- (EDT)

Curious about Berklee Summer Programs? Join us for a live Q&A session on April 23 with our advisors. We'll answer your questions, provide insights on available resources, and guide you through the registration process. Don’t miss this chance to get the answers you need directly from our team—bring your questions and chat with us live.

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RISE
RISE: Library Resources and Virtual Reality Game Night
(EDT)
Stan Getz Library
150 Massachusetts Avenue, Library (2nd Floor)
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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Meet up with library staff to review resources within the library and spend a some time in the immersive tech lab learning and playing a few virtual reality games as well. 

Past Events

Chukie El Hamel

Chouki El Hamel

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Africana Studies Department
The Making of Gnawa: A Historical Synthesis of Black Morocco
(EDT)
Steve Heck Room
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States
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The Berklee College of Music Africana Studies Department presents a lecture on the Gnawa with Professor Leo Blanco and visiting scholar Dr. Chouki El Hamel. 

 

 

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Berklee Summer Programs students

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Info Session: Housing and Student Life on Our Boston Campus
- (EDT)

If you’re thinking about living on campus this summer, join us for an info session on housing and student life. We’ll cover topics such as signing up for housing, what to expect once you’re on campus, dining, safety, and an overview of basic rules and protocols. This info session will end with a live Q&A.

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Pass the Mic Live
- (EDT)
Boston Public Library
700 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02116
United States
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Join us for a live episode of Berklee Alumni’s Award-winning Pass the Mic Podcast!

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Berklee Summer Programs students perform.

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Info Session: Berklee Summer Programs 2025 Offerings
- (EDT)

If you’re interested in learning more about Berklee Summer Programs in general, this info session has you covered. Our knowledgeable staff will cover a variety of topics, such as programs offered, on-campus housing, student resources, health and safety, and much more. Bring your questions for a live Q&A.

Jim Lucchese
President Lucchese Listening Tour for Alumni
(EDT)
Virtual Event

As Jim Lucchese prepares to lead Berklee into its next chapter, his focus is on listening and learning. Connect with Jim at a virtual listening session for alumni.

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Berklee Summer Programs students

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International Student Info Session: The Visa Process
- (EDT)

International students interested in attending Aspire: Five-Week Music Performance Intensive are invited to join us for an info session to learn how to apply for an F-1 student visa. We’ll walk step-by-step through the process, which includes requesting a Form I-20, providing sufficient documentation, and securing an embassy appointment in your home country. This info session will end with a live Q&A session.

African Studies Event

Sounds of the African Diaspora 2024

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Sounds of the African Diaspora: Celebrating Women's History Month
(EST)
Red Room at Cafe 939
939 Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
02115
United States
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This performance celebrates the arts and the creatives who represent traditional music, sounds of healing, joy, and power. These rhythms and melodies illuminate the lived experiences and stories of historical and contemporary women and people living throughout Africa, the US, and the African diaspora.

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Africana Studies
Africana Students Giving Day 2025 Events
(EST)
Africana Studies Center
7 Haviland
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Africana Studies Giving Day March 6th Events at the Africana Studies Center, 7 Haviland, RM 106

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Giving Day 2025
(CET)

Giving Day is a 24-hour global fundraising challenge that unites the entire Berklee community to support what matters to each of us. Every gift, big or small, makes an impact.

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Inside China’s Music Industry: Structure, Trends, and Opportunities
(EST)
David Friend Recital Hall (DFRH)
921 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02115
United States
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The Music Business/Management Department and the Chinese Music Industry Club invite you to an exclusive deep dive into one of the world’s fastest-growing music markets. This student-led event will explore the structure of China’s music industry, key players, and major digital streaming platforms, while also highlighting the latest trends shaping the market.