Commencement 2011
Kenny Garrett Delivers Commencement Address
More than 900 graduates from 58 countries--the largest graduating class to date--received degrees today at Berklee's 2011 commencement, held at the Agganis Arena at Boston University. Berklee president Roger H. Brown presented honorary doctor of music degrees to soul and gospel singer Mavis Staples; rock, pop, and r&b vocalist, pianist, and songwriter Michael McDonald; renowned Cuban musicians Chucho Valdes and his father, Bebo Valdes; and jazz saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Kenny Garrett. Garrett delivered the commencement address to the graduating class and an estimated crowd of more than 4,000 guests.
Watch highlights from the concert:
Watch Mavis Staples accepting her honorary degree: