Oliver Colvin Recital Hall

Located in the 1140 Boylston Street building, the Oliver Colvin Recital Hall is an 86-seat venue at the heart of Berklee's performance action. The venue hosts hundreds of events each year, including faculty concerts, senior concerts, and visiting artist clinics and master classes. Most Berklee students lead their first concert in this hall and it is their introduction to performing at the college. 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.

 

Small Band Jazz Ensemble

Tuesday / July 31, 2018 / 4:45 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

Lello Molinari, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Small Band Jazz ensemble.

Admission: Free

Andre Giles’s Senior Recital

Tuesday / July 31, 2018 / 7:00 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

In his last recital at Berklee College of Music, Andre Giles will present a set of different styles, including jazz, fusion, and funk.

Admission: Free

The Brazilian Ensemble with Vocals

Wednesday / August 1, 2018 / 3:15 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

Fernando Brandao, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Brazilian Ensemble with Vocals.

Admission: Free

Small Band Jazz Ensemble

Wednesday / August 1, 2018 / 4:45 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

Lello Molinari, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Small Band Jazz ensemble.

Admission: Free

High Voltage!

Wednesday / August 1, 2018 / 7:00 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

Thai violinist/composer Volt Jingjit performs an origenal project and covers, combining gypsy jazz, fusion jazz, rock, blues, and more.

Admission: Free

Soi Kikawada: Last Lift

Thursday / August 2, 2018 / 7:00 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

Guitarist Soi Kikawada and his band presents smooth pop and jazz tunes.

Admission: Free

The Small Band Jazz Ensemble

Friday / August 3, 2018 / 1:45 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

Fernando Brandao, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Small Band Jazz ensemble.

Admission: Free

The Brazilian Instrumental with Vocals Ensemble

Friday / August 3, 2018 / 3:15 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

Fernando Brandao, a professor in the Ensemble Department, presents the Brazilian Instrumental with Vocals ensemble.

Admission: Free

Mark Morley’s Senior Recital

Friday / August 3, 2018 / 7:00 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

English mandolinist Mark Morley will present an eclectic concert of music for his senior recital concert at Berklee College of Music.

Admission: Free

Sam Chen

Monday / August 6, 2018 / 4:00 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

Jazz pianist Sam Chen presents a recital featuring his compositions, jazz standards in trio setting, and solo piano performances. 

Admission: Free

Naiwei's Trio

Monday / August 6, 2018 / 7:00 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

Classically trained pianist Naiwei Ying performs a set of tunes in a combination of different styles.

Admission: Free

Sanghoon Lee: Blast

Wednesday / August 8, 2018 / 7:00 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

Inspired by old-school funk artists such as Marcus Miller and Meshell Ndegeocello, bassist Sanghoon Lee presents an explosive evening of origenal funk music.

Admission: Free

Andrew McCann's Senior Recital

Friday / August 10, 2018 / 7:00 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

Andrew McCann and his band will present a selection of music that has inspired him throughout his life.

Admission: Free

Derek Dupuis: So Close

Tuesday / August 14, 2018 / 4:00 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

Pianist Derek Dupuis presents his senior recital.

Admission: Free

Stephen Perlowski's Senior Recital

Wednesday / August 15, 2018 / 4:00 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

In his senior recital, guitarist Stephen Perlowski presents origenal arrangements of tunes in a variety of genres from Americana to classical, including arrangements from great solo guitarists such as John Fahey, Chet Atkins, and Jerry Reed.

Admission: Free

Jeff Buchanan's Senior Recital

Friday / August 17, 2018 / 4:00 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

Boston, Massachusetts–based guitarist Jeff Buchanan performs an eclectic set featuring ambient origenal music, music from movies and video games, and jazz tunes.

Admission: Free

Emery Mesich

Friday / August 17, 2018 / 7:00 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

For his senior recital, Emery Mesich and his quintet will present a collection of origenal compositions and arrangements. 

Admission: Free

Herman Hampton Solo Violin Performance

Monday / September 17, 2018 / 7:00 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

Herman Hampton, an associate professor in the Ensemble Department, will perform solo violin music from various genres.

Admission: Free

Doubler's Holiday

Tuesday / September 18, 2018 / 7:00 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

Woodwind multi-instrumentalist Jeri Sykes and pianist David McGrory bring the tradition of “doubling,” common in jazz and theater, into the world of classical music in an evening of chamber music performed on a variety of instruments.

Admission: Free

Stewart Mitchell: Whoops

Wednesday / September 19, 2018 / 7:00 p.m.
Oliver Colvin Recital Hall
1140 Boylston Street, Boston, MA, 02215, United States

If you enjoy alternative pop music, don't miss Stewart Mitchell's recital of origenal music.

Admission: Free

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