Berklee Blogs

First-hand accounts of the Berklee experience

Author: Berklee Staff (Page 2 of 20)

A Drumroll for Roger

President Roger H. Brown

Roger H. Brown

By Larry Simpson, Provost

After 17 years as Berklee’s President, Roger Brown is stepping down at the end of this month, which means his final day is fast upon us. I have worked alongside Roger for 16 of these years and can truly say that through Roger’s leadership, Berklee is a more dynamic place where students thrive, where new ideas come to life, and where there is a shared commitment to the value of the arts. His many achievements are summarized here. Please take a moment to share your personal thoughts, reflections, and congratulations with Roger in the comments below.

Read More

Remember the Ladies: Music for Women’s History Month

By Francine Trester

Francine Trester playing violin in Boston for Women's History Month

Image by Cris Avila

Could we make an event honoring Women’s History Month come together in just a month’s time? With a pandemic putting a serious dent in any live performance possibilities?

These questions ran through my mind as I saw an email called “Music for March” in my inbox back in February. The email was from Michelle Jenney, President of the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail, and she was asking me if I had any performances lined up in honor of Women’s History Month this March.

Read More

Congratulate Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s Class of 2021

Share a message of congratulations in the comments section below to celebrate Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s class of 2021. 

Please allow two business days for posts to be processed and published.

Learn more about Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s commencement.

Congratulate Berklee College of Music’s Class of 2021

Share a message of congratulations in the comment section below to celebrate the incredible achievements of Berklee College of Music’s class of 2021.

Note that your post will not show up immediately; please allow two business days for posts to be processed and published.

In Memoriam: Ralph Peterson Jr.

Dear members of the Berklee community,

It is with great sadness that we share the news that Berklee has lost another of its icons. Cherished faculty member, bandleader, composer, and drummer dynamo Ralph Peterson Jr. passed away peacefully on March 1 at his home in North Dartmouth, Massachusetts, from complications from a long battle with cancer. He was 58.

Read More

Page 2 of 20

Copyright © 2023 Berklee College of Music