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Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra session for Sky Blossom

Maria Lineva conducts an ensemble of Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra students at the Kennedy Center in a preview event for Sky Blossom in November 2019. 

Image courtesy of Vino Wong/Sky Blossom Films

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Alumna Scores New Film About Young Caregivers of Disabled Vets
May 25, 2021

A new documentary, Sky Blossom: Diaries of the Next Greatest Generation, features music by Maria Lineva B.M. ’18, performed by the Berklee Contemporary Symphony Orchestra.

Grace Kinstler on 2021 American Idol

Grace Kinstler

Image courtesy of ABC/Eric McCandless and 'American Idol'

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Student Grace Kinstler Wins Third Place on American Idol
May 24, 2021

The songwriting major's finish is the highest any Berklee artist has ever placed on the show.

Berklee City Music Boston: High School Academy

Berklee City Music students 

Dave Green

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Berklee City Music Receives Grant from National Endowment for the Arts
May 21, 2021

The $15,000 award will support City Music’s High School Academy and Preparatory Academy programs.

Berklee student Marlon Solomon

Student Marlon Solomon curates Berklee's Feature Friday series on TikTok.

Image courtesy of Marlon Solomon

New TikTok Series Boosts Berklee Artists
May 20, 2021

Feature Friday, curated by student Marlon Solomon, highlights original songs from over 50 (and counting) Berklee artists.

Roger Brown, 2019 Commencement

Roger H. Brown speaks at Berklee commencement. 

A Minute with Roger H. Brown: Part Two
May 19, 2021

In the second half of his interview with Alumni Affairs, President Brown talks about his future plans and shares advice for Berklee’s next president.

Linda May Han Oh won Bassist of the Year at the 2021 JJA Jazz Awards.

Image by Shervin Lainez

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Alumni and Faculty Recognized by Jazz Journalists Association
May 18, 2021

This year's JJA Jazz Award winners include Terri Lyne Carrington, Kris Davis, Linda May Han Oh, and others. 

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Film Scoring Students Write for Hollywood's A-List Session Players
May 17, 2021

Listen to student works performed by the musicians behind the blockbuster soundtracks for Frozen II, the Star Wars franchise, and more. 

Photo of Celine Dion

Celine Dion addresses the class of 2021. 

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Berklee Celebrates Class of 2021 with Virtual Commencement
May 8, 2021

Berklee College of Music honored Celine Dion, Donald Harrison, and Pharrell Williams and Chad Hugo of the Neptunes, and Boston Conservatory at Berklee honored Chita Rivera and André Watts.

Weezer producer Suzy Shinn in her home with her dog

Suzy Shinn '11

Image courtesy of Suzy Shinn

Producer Suzy Shinn Helps Weezer Find Its Inner Van Halen
May 6, 2021

The up-and-coming producer talks about working with the rock veterans on their new '80s-metal influenced album, Van Weezer.

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Boston Conservatory at Berklee, MF Dynamics, and Emerald Necklace Conservancy Team Up for Multidisciplinary Summer Performance in the Back Bay Fens
May 5, 2021

Boston Conservatory at Berklee, in partnership with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and MF Dynamics, announce an outdoor performance by Boston Conservatory dance, music, and theater students, to be held in the Back Bay Fens on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 12:00 p.m.