Berklee College of Music

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As Berklee's Division grows, so do learning and mentorship opportunities for Boston Conservatory at Berklee students.

Reframing Conservatory Education Through Africana Studies As Berklee’s Africana Studies Division grows, so do learning and mentorship opportunities for Boston Conservatory at Berklee students.

Vocalist and pianist Luan Pommier stunned thousands with her rendition of the anthem during the games’ .

Alum Gives Soaring Performance at the 2024 Paralympics in Paris Vocalist and pianist Luan Pommier stunned thousands with her rendition of the Paralympic anthem during the games’ opening ceremony.

The producer talks about leaving Berklee to grieve the passing of a close friend and fellow student and then returning to finish his degree. He chronicles these emotions in his new song "Pachanga."

Student Spotlight: Mateo Londoño

Boston Conservatory at Berklee welcomes nearly 30 new faculty across the Dance, Music, and Theater divisions bringing industry expertise from the Boston Ballet to Broadway and from the fields of ethnomusicology to circus arts.

Boston Conservatory Adds a Robust Roster of Artists to Its Faculty Nearly 30 new faculty across the Dance, Music, and Theater divisions bring industry expertise from the Boston Ballet to Broadway and from the fields of ethnomusicology to circus arts.

Explore Berklee's flexible master’s degrees and certificate in music education, and get advice from working teachers and online learners who’ve studied here.

Why Music Educators Choose Berklee’s Graduate Programs

The ultimate experience! Last night, sang the Canadian and American National Anthems at the vs game in . ⚾️🎤

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Beginning this fall, the gospel music curriculum will focus on , , and .

Berklee's Africana Studies Division Launches New Degree Program in Black Music and Culture The first area of focus is gospel music, which will encompass artistry, industry, and culture.

☀ School may have started this week, but it's still ☀️ Did you catch Liz Sinn's performance at the last weekend?

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Boston Conservatory at Berklee's curated performance collection Center Stage returns with a 2024–2025 season, showcasing the best of the Conservatory’s dance, music, and theater programs.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee Announces Center Stage Performances for 2024–2025 Season The eight performances will showcase the best of the Conservatory’s dance, music, and theater programs.

On Wednesday, September 18 at 8:00 p.m. at the Berklee Performance Center, the concert will feature performances from legendary cellist Jaques Morelenbaum and saxophonist Gaia Wilmer.

Berklee’s Signature Series Celebrates Brazilian Composers Caetano Veloso and Antônio Carlos Jobim The concert will feature performances from legendary cellist Jaques Morelenbaum and saxophonist Gaia Wilmer.

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What's your favorite memory from your first week at Berklee?

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The associate dean will expand her responsibilities to manage performance studies courses and oversee departmental faculty.

Karen A. Bell Named Chair of Performance Studies

The mission of the Berklee and Spelman College Exchange Program (BSEP) is to promote educational opportunities in music and liberal arts to female-identifying students of African descent; facilitate cultural and social integration through the study of music performance, theory, and history; and increase the retention of African American women in jazz.

Berklee and Spelman College's Student Exchange Program Returns for Fall 2024 The initiative celebrates Black music, culture, and the power of sisterhood.

With the launch of its newest minor in fall 2024, Boston Conservatory at Berklee brings circus arts to academia.

Boston Conservatory at Berklee Gets Serious About Clowning With the launch of its newest minor in fall 2024, Boston Conservatory brings circus arts to academia.

Emmett G. Price III discusses the history of political campaign music and what makes "Freedom" such a versatile and poignant song.

How 'Freedom' by Beyoncé Became a Campaign Anthem

This season’s performances celebrate musical traditions from country music to the music of Brazil and the Republic of Georgia, as well as icons and Mariah Carey.

Berklee Announces 2024 Fall Signature Series Lineup This season’s performances celebrate musical traditions from country music to the music of Brazil and the Republic of Georgia, as well as icons Duke Ellington and Mariah Carey.

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Selects from our 2024 Berklee City Music Scholarship Concert! Last week, Berklee City Music celebrated over 30 years of service at their annual scholarship concert, featuring performances by the program's summer scholars from across the globe. Hosts include , four-time Grammy Award–winning pianist and producer, and Mayssa, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and artistic Berklee Abu Dhabi.

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The San Francisco Bay Area drummer has been named the 27th recipient of Berklee's , a four-year, full-tuition award presented at the Monterey Jazz Festival, where she will also perform.

Flora Sullivan Named 2024 Jimmy Lyons Scholarship Recipient The Berkeley, California, native will perform at this year’s Monterey Jazz Festival.

The attorney, scholar, and civil rights activist made her orchestral debut at Boston’s Symphony Hall with Boston Conservatory at Berklee in a special performance of Joseph Schwantner’s “New Morning for the World,” in which she recited the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Watch Anita Hill Perform with Boston Conservatory Orchestra at Symphony Hall The attorney, scholar, and civil rights activist narrated the words of Martin Luther King Jr. in a performance of Joseph Schwantner’s “New Morning for the World.”

This year, 19 students received scholarships, housing awards, and aid to attend Berklee College of Music.

Berklee City Music Awards Scholarships at Concert

As part of the Berklee Summer Programs curriculum, students received real-world experience in artist development, branding, and social media strategy.

Berklee’s Music Business/Management Department Hosted Summer Program with Position Music Students received real-world experience in artist development, branding, and social media strategy.

Twenty-one Berklee alumni received nominations this year for music composition, sound mixing, and sound editing.

Berklee Alumni Nominated for 2024 Emmy Awards Twenty-one Berklee alumni received Emmy nominations this year for music composition, sound mixing, and sound editing.

Internationally renowned artists Miguel Zenon and Jim McNeely will instruct jazz composition students, lead ensembles, and teach master classes.

Jim McNeely and Miguel Zenón Named the 2024–2025 Ken Pullig Visiting Scholars in Jazz Studies The internationally renowned artists will instruct jazz composition students, lead ensembles, and teach master classes.

We’re excited to announce that Jim Lucchese will become the school’s fifth president, effective January 1, 2025. Born in Boston and long active in the local music scene, Lucchese has a deep respect for the Berklee community and has served the school in many advisory roles over the course of his career. A pioneering music industry executive and a dedicated artist advocate, Lucchese is uniquely positioned to lead Berklee in providing unmatched learning experiences for today's students and realizing the institution’s vision to build the future of arts education.

Jim Lucchese Named Berklee’s Fifth President A 20-year music industry veteran and a committed artist advocate with deep Berklee roots, Lucchese sets the tone for a new era at the institution.

😃 Smile! Summer programs are in full swing at our Boston campus.

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The Grammy-nominated choir director, songwriter, producer, and scholar will be inducted into the Berklee Gospel Music Hall of Fame.

Dr. Judith Christie McAllister Joins Gospel Performance Summer Program as Artist-in-Residence

The magazine Berklee Today received the gold award and podcast Pass the Mic earned bronze from the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).

Berklee Alumni Publications Win CASE Awards