Berk Recital Hall

The Lee and Alma Berk Recital Hall is located on the ground floor at the 1140 Boylston Street building. It was named in honor of Berklee's founder Lawrence Berk and his wife Alma. The venue hosts hundreds of events each year, including faculty concerts, senior concerts, and visiting artist clinics and master classes. Events are free and open to the public, giving the Boston community an opportunity to hear the rich and diverse talent that resides on campus.

Event Dates
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Grammy Award–winning musician Matt Rollings '86 will share his expertise as a producer, songwriter, arranger, and composer. 

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Interstellar post-rock band Voodoo Baby Aliens will play their entire upcoming album Masonic Brunch.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Double bassist and master's student Doug Harrison shares his original music and arrangements.

Admission
free
Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Global Jazz drummer Holly Channell presents an evening of Latin music infusing odd meter claves and Uruguayan candombe!

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Bell Thompson is a trumpet player and composer originally from Seattle, Washington. Thompson's melodic and expressive trumpet playing embraces the jazz tradition, and characterizes her unique artistic voice. 

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

In this master class, special focus will be given to defining and analyzing the use of syncopation in the rhythms and melodies that provide identity and a unique personality to significant, globally-recognized musical genres. 

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Pianist Kaiqi Mei presents a collection of her favorite pieces.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Canceled
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Guitarist Michael Kalisky presents his original compositions in quartet format.

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Drumset principal Dylan Hughes and his group will perform original compositions and arrangements.

Admission
Free
Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Emily Xie ignites the stage with her electrifying fusion of rock and pop, weaving in soul-stirring inspiration throughout her compositions. 

Admission
Free

Past Events

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The MBM-IAH Artist Showcase is an evening of amazing songs and compositions featuring Berklee bands and artists. Flavors range from indie all the way to blues rock.

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Graduate ensemble from the Global Jazz Institute presents a night of original compositions and arrangements featuring bassist Louis Stringer and his quintet

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Andalusian composer, violinist, and producer Ángela Varo bids a heartfelt farewell to her musical journey as an student from Berklee College and the Global Jazz Institute.

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The first ever all non-binary jazz band presents a concert of contemporary music.
 

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Using music and spoken word as a form of social justice. Original compositions and jazz standards. 

 

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Guitarist Xiangchen Song will lead his jazz band in performing some well-known tunes.

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Evan Cole is pop singer, songwriter, musician, and producer. He'll be performing a mix of covers and original songs blending R&B and pop grooves together.

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Voice principal Ourania Toli presents her music explorations, ideas, and compositions in the jazz, neo-soul, and cinematic genres, featuring Greek and Brazilian music. 

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

The Berklee Global Jazz Institute graduate program presents a 20-person ensemble that highlights influences from around the world.

Event Dates
Berk Recital Hall (1A)
1140 Boylston Street
Boston
MA
02215
United States

Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Avi Castellanos presents Chasing Heaven, a project that combines dream pop, folk, soft rock, and R&B.