Performances

Renowned saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Christine Jensen joins the Berklee Jazz Composers Workshop Orchestra for a special performance showcasing original student compositions. As a leading voice in contemporary jazz composition, Jensen’s expressive playing and deep musicality will bring these new works to life. Each piece has been crafted specifically to feature her artistry, making this a unique collaboration between an acclaimed musician and the next generation of jazz composers.

Boston Conservatory undergraduate and graduate composition students present a concert featuring new works.

Six stellar guitar principals lead their ensembles in a dynamic program of original works and covers, spanning traditional, contemporary, R&B, funk, instrumental, and vocal styles. Presented and directed by Thaddeus Hogarth, Jeff Lockhart, and Jim Peterson.

Matt Jenson, a member of Berklee's Piano Department, presents an album release concert for Unmarked Routes, featuring an evening of ambient-neoclassical-dub-piano-with-electronics, a string quartet, woodwinds, and dance.

Conducted by Julius P. Williams, featuring music inspired by revolution, including Dmitri Shostakovich’s complete Symphony No. 11 (a musical reflection on the Russian Revolution of 1905), Morton Gould’s "Yankee Doodle," Vítězslava Kaprálová’s "Military Sinfonietta," Adolphus Hailstork’s "Epitaph for a Man Who Dreamed," and George Gershwin’s "Rhapsody in Blue."

The Music Inclusion Ensemble is an innovative musical collaboration of disabled artists reimagining classical music. Developed and codirected by Adrian Anantawan, Gaelynn Lea, and Molly Joyce, it is joined by a rotating cast of talented disabled musicians and allies at various stages of their musical careers.
 

A true rap icon from the sun-drenched streets of Los Angeles, Murs brings a raw and unfiltered voice to the culture of hip-hop. With roots in the vibrant indie scene of the late 90’s and early aughts, he stands as a testament to authenticity and lyrical brilliance.

This showcase for Berklee Revelation Records features live performances. Refreshments will be provided.
 

The Berklee Revelation Records Spring Showcase is a genre-fused evening of live music celebrating the hard work of our artists. We will feature lyricist, musician, and producer Michael Arizmendi; songwriter and musician Sophia Bryter; and singer, bassist, and songwriter LEIA.

The Music Education Department presents an eclectic program of instrumental and vocal solos and ensembles. Please join us for an entertaining and informative celebration of music presented by contemporary performers who work to impart their artistry in tandem with strong pedagogical skills. Those who can teach, can perform!